The Portland daily press., 1863-05-15
TWO DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the America, at Halifax.

Steamship America, Captain Noodle, from
Liverpool I'd via Queenstown Sd, arrived at 10
o'clock this morning.
Steamship North American, from Portland,
arrived at Liverpool the lst
GREAT BRITAIN.
The Shipping Gazette says the information
in case of the gunboat Alexandria was filed
on the 1st. The case is to be tried in the
Court of Exchequer, at West Minister, before
special jury.
The Times City Article says it is understood
that the United States Government have re-
solved to send an agent to England, versed in
maritime and international law to cooperate
with Mr.. Adams in London, in the considera-
ton of the various questions now arising, or
likely to arise on these points between the two
countries. The object is to enable such ques-
tions in all possible cases to be promptly set
tied.
The Times says, as regards the Peterhoff
case our merchants feel that it would be rash,
without further proof, to allow a principle to
go forth that might, under special circum-
stances, cause our commerce to.be harrassed
and even suspended in every part of the world.
1t is trusted, moreover, that whatever may be
the decision we are now to adopt and conse-
crate, there should, if possible, be something
like an explicit understanding.
1t is only question Of time, year or two,
more or less, when England will have to call
into play whatever weapons she may possess,
and although it is announced that the people
Of the United States will not then stand upon
nice legal restrictions, it will not be conso-
nant with our traditions or practice to shift
our own views Of right or allow them to be
set aside.
Earl Russell, in reply to Lord Chelmsford,
said he understood that in future any mails
seized would be forwarded to their destination
without breaking the seal. When the Govern
ment received the communications which was
to come from the American Government it
would be its duty to consider what answer
they should return.
Mr.. Layard said he had much satisfaction in
stating that dispatch had been received from
Lord Lyons, announcing that Mr.. Seward had
given directions that the mails on board the
Peterhoh should be sent to their destination
unopened. (Cheers.)
In the House of Lords on the 30th, Earl
Russell said as the question of the Peterhoff
and the detention of Her Majesty's mails was
the subject OF discussion few days ago, it
might be convenient that he should state the
substance of an intimation he had received
from Lord Lyons. Lord Lyons stated that in
answer to an application, Mr.. Seward inform
ed him that the American Government had
determined not to release the vessel and cargo
but to send them before the Prize Court. With
regard to the mails, in conformity with the
letter Of Oct. 31st, they would be forwarded to
their destination. Mr.. Seward stated that in
any similar case the same couse would by pur-
sued until some agreement was made upon
the subject.
FRANCE.
La France SAYS the elections will commence
on the 31st of May, and corps Legislative will
re-assemble for a fortnights session in june
The Moriteur says sub-electoral committees
L.. Ill l. IL
trail committees, as the law prohibits such
meetings.
ITALY.
The King has returned to Turin In the
Chamber the Minister of the Interior defended
the government in having prevented meeting
in favor of Poland, as it was mere pretext for
an agitation dangerous to public safety. The
Chamber approved the Governments course,
by a majority of 3 to l.
POLAND.
1t is stated that Russia will address men,
orandum to the powers on Poland, stating the
concessions made to the Poles. 1t is asserted
that the Poles will publish counter memo
randum.
There is war-lke news from Copenhagen.
1t is said all the Danish ship-of-war are to be
put into commission, and the army modified.
Seven ships-of-war, fully armed, including
HbH-tIdus, are az anu Tie ptlbiLduc
of the war assert thatit is designed to send a
French fleet to the Swedish port of Carlskroua.
The Cracow correspondent of the London
Times says, it appears from official inquiries
on the part of the National Government oil
Poland, that there are 80 bands of Insurgents
in that kingdom alone, some few OF which are
from 200 to 500 strong
The Warsaw official journal confirms the
news that 500 Russians had been defeated and
forced to seek refuge in Prussian territory,
Three Russian Infantry Corps had been entire
ly defeated near Koszzee by the Insurgents
The Insurgents it is said have been defeated
at Ostrowor, near Kalisch, and TO have 1000
taken prisoners.
The Count John ID. Ziatinski, a member Of
the Prussian chamber, Joined the Insurgents
at Calisch. The police made domicilary &c
his palace and seized the entire plan of the
intended revolutionary orginazton Of Posen
Latest via Queenstown.
Warsaw news is meagre and unimportant.
The Times editorialy recommends Ameri
cans, il they mean to be advised, to take les
son from history, and look at what England
and other nations have given up, without be-
ing worse for it. England has been quite a.
proud as the United States, and has found then
quite useful since they ceased to be her own
The Morning Post edltorially deplores war
like bravado of the Americans that has pre-
vailed, and contends that there is no GROUND
for war on either side, and dares not believe
in its probability.
The details of the defeat of the Russians b,
Circassians, in which the Grand Duke Michae
had such narrow escape from capture, ar,
published. The Russian party was routed BY
5000 Circassians, and the Grand Duke and hi
party fled in disorder; many were killed.
The Herald's correspondent says the con
viction is growing general in Paris that thu
avoidance of war with Russia no longer rest:
with England and France but with Russia.
Vallangigham to be sent South-Gen. Nc
Clellan to hsve Command.
New YORK, May IA.
According to the Washington correspondent
of the Philadelphia Enquirer. the Presiden
has changed the sentence of Vallandigham, I,
sending him South.
The Express understands that Gen. McCel
Ian sent request, last week, requesting tn,
President to either accept his resignation Of
give him active service. Rumor says his res
ignation was not accepted, but the reply wa
accompanied by an intimation that his actiy,
services will be required at an early day.
Commercial.
Per steamship America at Halifax
LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARK ET-Rich
ardson, Spence Co., and others report Flour firn
at OBS a. 26s Wheat steady, Red Western 9s 4d q
los; Red Southern 9s 4d a los. Corn dull mike
30s; white 3ls a 32s.
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