The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-29
FOREIGN NEWS.
New York. Feb. %.

The steamer Asia from Liverpool 18th,
via Queenstown l4th, arrived here this
forenoon.
Lord Derby, in the House of Lords,
attacked Earl Russell, and defended the
Government policy relative to the suspec-
ted steam rams.
The latter declined to produce papers
pending legal Investigations.
In the House OF Commons Laird reit-
Grated his statement that Watts made no
written or verbal communication to Earl
Russell of the substance of Stewards dis
patch of the 18th of July last.
Fitzgerald called attention TO the cir
cumstances attending the capture Of GER
tain British vessels by federal cruisers,
the murder Of the crew of the Saxon, By
federal Lieutenant, dc. He asserted
that Russell had not done enough 10 the
matter and moved for the correspond
ence.
The Attorney General opposed the
motion. He said the principle of prize
adjudication in America is the same as in
England, and the disposition of the
American Government is very fair and
just.
During general debate several speak
ers charged the government with truck
ling policy towards the American Gov
eminent.
Lord Palmerston said it was due the
American government to say they inva-
riably received England's representations
in spirit of equity and justice. He
called the Trent case as evidence ofa de-
sire to do right. 1t was prejudicial to
good understanding between powers to
accuse foreign government of acts which
they are not guilty, and express distrust
of their equity when nothing justified
such charges.
The resolution was withdrawn.
1t is reported that two first class En-
glish houses, sufferers By rebel cruisers,
and are about to dispatch one of the fastest
steamers ahoat in pursuit OF pirates. 1t
is suggested this may be another rebel
dodge.
1t is confirmed England proposed an
armistice on the basis of the evacuation
Of all Schleswig, except Alsenby. The
Danes, Russia, France and Sweden sup
port the proposition. 1t is stated Austria
assents but the result is not yet known.
Nothing but mere skirmishes are re-
ported from the seat of war. The Ger
mans we're receiving large reinforcemeuts
and making preparations against the al
lies
The Prussians occupied Altonia in
spite of the Federal protests. The Danes
were capturing Prussian vessels.
Parliamentary proceedings in the cas-
of the suspected steamer Psmpero, seized
on the Clyde, commenced in the Elk.
chequer Court at Edinburg on the 1lth.
The indictments are similar TO those in
Alexandra case. The defendants put in
general denial and appeal to the jury.
The case was adjourned till the 18th.
The London Times special has an ar
ticle on Parliamentary Debates upon seiz
ures by the Federals of certain British
ships. 1t treats the alleged murder on
board the Saxon as most serious case,
and says any negligence in demanding
and urging punishment of the crime will
be an abandonment of the protection
which State owes its subjects.
The Danes on the 10th were posted
about one hours march from Duppel.
Among the passengers by the Asia, is
Mr.. Sanford, Z. S. Minister to Belgium.
New York, Feb. e9.
The steamer Champion has arrived |
from Aspinwall, with s407 900 in specie.
She brings no news.
The Herald's Army Potomac dispatch
states reconnaissance by Col. Murphy,
10th New York, from Fairfax to Wolf
Run, Thursday last. found strong force
Of the enemy's cavalry there. Our forces
without attacking them.
It is reported; but unconfrmed, that
Lees army was moving down the way
side, through the mountains. towards
Harper's Ferry. Unusual activity among
our troops might give some color to the
rumor.
The Herald's Washington dispatch
'ays General Sickles is expected to start
Wednesday for the west, and thence to
he Atlantic coast, visiting on the way
Hilton Head, Fort Monroe,
TO-, and investigate concerning rebel de-
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