The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02
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Portland Daily Press.
THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Steamship Africa at Halifax
HALIFAX, Sept. !

HALIFAX, Sept. /.
The steamship Africa, Capt. Stone, from
Liverpool at noon of the I'D, and Queens
town 23d, arrived here at hali-past twelve to-
day.
The U. S. Consul at Frankfort had display
ed the Mexican flag. The Europe of that
city explains, that it is In pursuance of an ar
rangement, by which, in case of the overthrow
of the Republican authority in Mexico, Presi-
dent Lincoln would allow Mexico to be repre-
sented in Foreign countries, by the agents of
the Washington Government
The Europe refers to the fact that in March
last, Mr. Seward declared that Mr.. Lincoln's
cabinet would never tolerate a Monarcbia
Government in Mexico, and anticipates an
immediate war, If Louis Napoleon does not
confne himself to a demand for indemnity,
and leave Mexico a republic.
| GREAT BRITAIN.
In Great Britain, nothing is known of the
movements of the Florida since she was last
seen off Tuscan, on the evening of the Goth
| ult. Various speculations had been afloat as
| to the object of the Florida's visit to British
waters. One report was, that it was for the
| purpose of taken on board Mr.. Mason, who is
about to return to the South.
Mr.. Mason, it is announced, had gone to
Ireland, on visit to the Earl of Donough-
more.
The Gazette says the silver bars taken from
the b. f. Hoxie, will be restored to the origi-
nal consignees. The silver was shipped by an
English house, and insured in London to the
full amount.
1t is also stated that the commander of the
Florida, on hearing of the fact, resolved to re-
store it to its rightful owners.
The Times, of the 22d publishes long ex-
tracts from the correspondence between the
governments of England and America, touch
ing the restrictions on the trade between the
North parts of the United States and the Ba-
hamas.
The Army and Navy Gazette says it is graf
flying TO know that the Government is not
blind to the danger of difficulties with Aneri-
ca, nor is it Indifferent to the perils of run.
tire, which, we trust, the good sense of all
respectable americans will aid us in avoiding.
The same journal says that it is with no
wish TO fiatter the great republican tyranny,
which is now raising its head on the North
American Continent, that ii again records its
conviction OF the ultimate success of the mil
itary means the North has set TO work to crush
the heroic efforts of the South.
IL Lee we're now able to give Touchdown
blow and seize Washington, or even il he ut
terly routed the army Of the Potomac, the eff
feet would be so great, that another year would
be gained, and with it, who knows what gain
might be obtained for the Confederates. But
should he remain inactive, or permit the feder-
al army to sweep round into his rear, to flood
the Confederacy, and overlap all his communi-
cations, Richmond may become mere cdput
mortud, and the South and all be lost.
The London Globe regards peace as still!
distant, but says the Issue is not doubled
The South may be mangled and exhausted,
but must win in the end-temporary defeats
10 the contrary notwithstanding.
The COME crate Loan, on the Dist, rallied
one per cent, closing at % 26.
FRANCE.
An Imperial decree has been published, con-
demnatory of the bishops letters on the sub
ject of the election. and declaring them an
abuse of ecclesiastical authority. The decree
declares that bishops and archbishops are not
empowered TO deliberate together or pass
common resolutions, without special permits
sion of the government.
POLISH QUESTION.
There is no news yet of the presentation of
the notes to Gortschakoff
Ten thousand Russian troops have been sent
into the Palatinate of Lublin.
The Polish leaders avoid engagements with
the Russian forces.
THE GERMAN CONGRESS.
The German princes continued In Congress
at Frankfort
The King OF Saxony had returned from his
mission to the King of Prussia, who repeated
his refusal to be present at the Congress, on
c>NNS "a~""y " AuSai1.
SPAIN.
II is asserted that the ministry will not con-
slider the Mexican question until the archduke
Maximillian's decision is announced.
TURKEY.
Forced labor on the Suez canal is absolutely
abolished. Six months Is allowed for making
new arrangements.
Disturbances are reported near Damascus.
CHINA AND JAPAN.
Shdnghde, Jnly 4h.-The city is quiet
The imperialists have attacked and captured
the outer works.
Intelligence from Japan is to the effect that
the Japanese have paid the indemnity, and the
Mikads had issued orders TO expel foreigners
and close the ports.
The loss of property by the earthquake at
Manila was forty million dollars.
--latest via. Queenstown.
Frankfort, Aug. 22d.-The conference of
the Princes opened at II o'clock this forenoon.
II is expected the decisive resolutions will be
arrived at.
The newspaper report that the Emperor's
speech was altered before publication, is ofic-
tally contradicted.
Parts, Aug. 22d.-The Courier du Denim
che says the notes of the three powers are
identical in their conclusion. They call upon
Prince Gortschakoh to give serious attention
to the gravity of the situation Of Russia, and
ed by their friendly counsels, she will become
responsible for the serious consequences which
the proongation OF the war with Poland will
bring about.
Berlin, Ang. 22d.-Queen Victoria will pro-
coed TO Pottsdam for few days, in conse-
quence Of an invitation received from the
crown Prince and Princess of Prussia.
Liverpool, Aug. 22d.-The official CORES
pondence published by the Times to-day. re-
garding FEDERAL interference in the trade with
the Bahamas, winds up with letter from Earl
Russell TO Lord Lyons, dated July 18th, in
which he says the British government had
seen reason TO hope that the interference of
the United States government would have
been discontinued under the representations
from the British government; <but such not
being the case, he lRussellD instructs Lord
Lyons TO address a fresh remonstrance to the
United States government.