The New York herald., 1865-02-20

who hsd not tasted meat in the last sx months and
other added that soldiers themselves had also been
without meat for long time Mr. Henry Of Tennessee,
said the dcuIy not 70 produce food but prevent
| IT falling into the hands Of the Yankeea
EUROPEAN N1ws
We have from Europe important intelligence two days
later brought BY the steamship sa1ona which arrived
here yesterday, from Southampton the sth inst,
Tho English Parliament WINS opened on the 9th inst.
the Queens address being by the Lord Chancellor
Its reading was succeeded by very interesting and ami
mated debate American affairs between tho ministry
and their supporters and the opposition, which showed
material change Of opinion the part of British states
men regarding and tho position OF the United
States government Earl Russell admitted that we had
just for complaint against England both in regard
to the fitting Of rebel pirates and the federation Of
raiders Canada and thought II not unnatural that
our government should take steps for increasing Its
naval force on the Northern lakes Other members
pressed similar opinions
An important meeting of the French Privy Council
took place in Paris the 4th inst at hich the rea
ons between government that OF Napoleon, and
the attitude assumed by the American Congress and
people regarding the imperial usurpstion in Mexico
said to have formed the subjects OF discussion II is
understood that the councils final agreement to
abstain for the present from al mo vement in these mat
ters without however, indulgng in false security"
The Paris AneSr pronounces the reports that Sonora
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solute fahrications. =
Tho Onde, Of the Francorebcl rams, sailed from
the Isle OF Houa on the OF France the 2sth Of
January She had been previously supplied BY French
steamer with guns ammunition, crew, coal and all the
other of an outfit II was reported that she
bound for Charleston for the purpose Of raising the
blockade II this really her destination she proba
bly, sailed little late Wow Of our recent accounts
Of Affairs in that vicinity latest reports say the
Onde had reached Corunna, Spain where she lay in
unseaworthy condition.
II is said that Maximlan Of Mexico has addressed an
autograph letter TO the Pope explaining his
assuming the claim Of his government TO all the Mexican
church property.
The opening Of the Sucz Canal to navigation through
out It's entire length from the Red Sea the Mediter
rancan has been officially announced all the chambers
OF commerce in Europe by NJ Lesscps president and
superintendent.
General Mcclellan, with his family, arrived in Liver
pool on the 9th inst, and left for London next
day
Consols closed in London on the 7h inst at from
eighty nine and eighth to eighty nine and fourth
for money On the day there was an advance OF
from fourth to onehaf Of penny per pound cot
ton in the Liverpool market which closed quiet, but
arm BrcadstuIs provisions and produce dull, |
with q downward tendency
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The steam transport Blackburn, Captain Berry, ar
rived here yesterday from Savannah the 18TH Port
Royal on tho l4th and Fortress Monroe the 18th inst
No news of importance for the press was furnished by
the Blackburn; but she brought important dispatches for
General Grant from General Sherman, which were left
at Fortress Monroe
The steamship Guiding Star, Captain Knapp from New
Orleans the 11th inst, arrived at this port last
evening Her reports from the Gulf have been l
anticipated by the arrival Of the Gee.ss ;,r5m. ;,,rm
weh' on satnssssy The Guiding Star reports hav
ing been signaized by the steamship Morning |
Star, OF Hatteras, to stop and take on her mails,
she obg to put into Fortress Monroe from the
following circumsances:-On Wednesday morning Feb.
rary Is, the Morning Star the United States
port MerrImac IN asinking condition and wanting
assistance, when she sent boat alongside and found
the nres all out the boilers damaged everything adr
and the vessel leaking badly. The Morning took OF
the officers and hundred and forty in aland
then started for Port Royal at which place she arrived
on the afternoon Of the 10th, but unable 70 obtain
coal there, and was obliged 10 proceed TO Fortress
Monroe
Our laest advices regarding the war between Brazil
and the republics Of Uruguay and Paraguay
via England. blockade OF the port of ontcvidco,
rug by IN was eYed iu,m;
rhe Argentine government continued firm in neutra-
ty between Brazil and the two republics At Buenos
Ayres the pressure for money continued but expect
I'd 10 pass OF without causing any important failures
Our correspondent in the important Mexican town Of
Guaymas In the State Of Sonora the Gulf OF Califor
MIA informs that up to the 5th Of January the impe
rial troops had not made their appearance that place.
and stil true TO the republican He
that considerable force of mperasts had commenced
march the town; but when about forty miles distant
the republicans attacked them, and killed, wounded
captured the whole Of them.
The constitutional amendment aboshing slavery has
been ratified by the Legislature of Nevada there being
only two votes against It in each house. Sixteen States
have spoken in favor of the amendment
On Saturday there skating the Park and
Fifth ponds The ice showed strong indications
of melt, and the banks quite waterish and
soft; but, notwithstanding this very select party
skated throughout the day and appeared to enjoy them
selves handsomely The Park pond again open 10 !
skaters yesterday, but the ice was only $3.50 The ice
has stn much strength left in 1t, however, that
little touch Of frost would insure few days
tnuancc Of this favorte amusement Il
The trial Of the Christy will is to be resumed this
morning in the Surogates Court. An carly termination
Of this remarkable is confidently anticipated.
Next Wednesday will be the one hundred and thirty
third anniversary Of washingons birthday and Is to
receive marks Of recognition in this city
sautcs will fred the Battery and at other points
and there will be parades Of several or the military
ganixationa
Coroners inquest held last evening" nj the New
York Hospital over tho bodysof Philip Hanovan,
whose death resulted from pistol shot wound received