Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-05

OF New J Ork. from Liverpool, l4th, arrived
n, New York Jan 2Sth Tho hearing o.
/ the case Of the Alexandra. before the Court
of Exchcquer, resulted IN a discharge Of the
rule for new trial. The Court were equal
IL divided. two arguing in substance that by
the strict letter Of the foreign enlistment
act, the building OF a war vessel for a foreign
helligcrant - the Conicderates-was not
prohibited. though the armiHg and sqlIp-
piHg Of one was u was admitted that the
Alexandra received her arms and equipment
"A few miles from the shore but that did
not bring her within the language Of the
statute. On the other hand two Of the
Judges cOntcnded ths' where the equipment
was doubtful in it- character, the INTENTION
for which the building took place could prop
crly be brought in % show what the true
character II the equipment was They
thought that there ought to be new trial.
To make sure the right toappeal, the young
or of the Judges withdrew his Judgment,
and the rule was formally discharged. The
Attorney General intimatcd his intention 70
appeal.
II is reported that certain persons in LIv-
erpool viii shortly be brought before mag
istratc charged with enlistinS British sub
iects for the rebel service. The London
Times says it is almost certain that war will
10 arrested in India and japan. \ public
execution IN London had produced strong
anti-hanginr demonstrations and loud indig-
nation against the Home Secretary, who re
Gently remitted the sentence against res
pectably connected murderer, but refused to
do - in the case Of laboring man.
The HOlstein question remains unchanged.
Earl Russell's letter Of Dec. 81 b the Fed
eral Diet is published. He demands in the
interests Of peace a conference of the Pow
ers who signed the London treaty with
German representation. and that the status
quo be maintained in the meantime France
had addressed a circular to the minor German
States explaining her position. The Danish
Ministry had proposed 10 Austria a renewal
of negotiations from the point where they
were broken off in 1852 Austria refused.
4 Hamburgh telegram saws the Danes have
opened the dams OF the Elder to inundate the
country. The approach to Frederichstadt Is
PARTIALLY ohstructed. The principal military
force of Denmark 'l6, 600 men) was concen-
tratcd in the city OF SchleswIg. Colossal
palisades and extensive barricades are being
erected The class of soldiers of the age of
- are being called OUT by the Danish Gov
crnmcnt. Warlike preparations were gong
ON m Norway The London Times says on
the Danish side the last resolve has been
taken, and should any GermIn regiment ad-
vanc, hcyund the northern boundary of Fed
eral territory, Denmark Is resolved % enter
on a war with all energy. It is quite time
the two German powers declared their fu-
turc course with equal precision. The second
arv states can do mo- more. They cannot
turn the supposed occupation Of Holsteln
into the invasion of Denmark without aid
from their powerful supporters. The real
objects OF Austria and Prussia are still IN
the dark
Adyices from japan state that the agent-
Of Satsuma have agreed to pay the indemni-
tv Immediately. and relax no effort to turn
the murdcrers of Mr. Richardson over to the
English.
The steamship Australasian, from Liver
pool 10th. Queenstown 18th, arrived at New
York on Friday. There Is nothing of any
exciting character in addition to previous
advc,-.
The Government Investigation into the case
of the rebel priyatecr Rappahannock, late war
steamer Victor. resulted IN proving certain
officials al Shccrnes- guilty Of neglect and Vi
lation of the neutrality laws. The Govern
crnmcnt is determined to prosecute the prln-
cipal offender Mr. Rumble, the principal
engineer and inspector of machinery ahOat,
was brought before the magistrate and bound
over in heavy bail There had been no pro
cccdings ~ vet against other parties
The case Of the PdmperO, seized On the
CLYDE for violating tine neutrality act, had
been transferred % the Scotch Court Of Ses-
sious as an Exchcquer ease, and will shortly
be debated.
Three persons were summoned 70 the LIv-
crpool Police Court, charged with enlistIng
men for the rebels. Only one appeared, and
evidence showing his completely, ne was
bound over to appear. The defeniant's S eoun-
sci denounced the case as one Of the most
trumpery ever got up, and denounced federal
espionage.
The King Of Denmark has made briet
speech, pledging himself TO defend the Danish
rights.
Opposition speeches in the Corps Legisla-
tif have given rise to alarming rumors IN
Paris. Its stated that the Emperor Is great
lv offended. and there are some rumors OF a
possible coup Getat The Emperor, in sig
nifcant speech, said God too visibly protect
ed France TO permit or call forth agitation.
Mazzlni denies all completely with the
persons suspected of a conspiracy against the
/ lite Of the Emperor. Some deny that there
was any conspiracy whatever.