The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-01-28
FIVE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Hibernian.

steamship Hibernian, Capt. Dutton, from
Liverpool 18th and Greencastle 18th, arrived
at this port at one O'Clock P. M. Friday, bring
% cabin and los steerage passengers and a
large and valuable cargo. She has experience
ed heavy westerly gales throughout the
voyage.
We are indebted to Messrs Allan Brothers
d Co., through the courtesy of the Purser for
files of papers.
The steamer Washington, which was to
have left Havre for New York on the 18th,
was detained by having some of her machin-
cry broken
The steamer Kangaroo arrived at Queens
town at midnight on the 18th.
The papers advance nothing new on Amer
lean affairs.
"Historicus," well known legal writer in
the Times, publishes a long letter denouncing
the Instructions by Mr.. Benjamin TO the rebel
Secretary OF the Navy as to the treatment OF
neutral vessels, and hopes that whatever else
these instructions may accomplish, they will
at least secure that no Confederate vessel shall
ever again sail from England.
FRANCE.
~ Is reported lnat the number of ships OF
war to be disarmed in accordance with the
economical views set forth in Fould's financial
report Is no less than 80. a
SPAIN.
The United States steamer Sacramento ar
rived at Cadiz on the Sd inst. She had been
In collision with British brig. The latter
was damaged, but there is nothing said of dam
age to the Sacramento.
In the Senate Calderon Collantes attacked
the ministry for the abandonment of San Do
mingo. Marshal Narvaez replied that it was
for the interest of Spain that the step was
proposed.
PRUSSIA.
1t is stated that the Government will sub
nit bills to the Chambers for further develop
ment of the naval power of Prussia, and for
opening canal to connect the German Ocean
with the Baltic.
Everything Is quiet in Japan. The Jutland
Sea was opened and trade appeared to be GO
ing on satisfactorily.
u8e MONETARY AFFAIRS. g,
James Lunham O. Co. provision merchants
London, had suspended. Liabilities 100000
sterling H D
Satterthwaite's Circular reports important
fluctuations in American securities during the
week. On the news of the occupation of Sa
yannah there was decided inclination to buy
Government bonds and railroad shares, and
5-20 bonds were taken at 46, and Illinois al
81 Ia. The return OF the Wilmington exhi
bition had depressing effect, Illinois Central
returning to last weeks quotations and 5-2Os
to 40 IL. The greatest decline is in Eries
which, after touching 50, hrye fallen to IS 1-2
sc H. E
Summary of Virsinia,s news anticipated by the Hi
bernian. faA
The news of the fall of Savannah caused
much excitement although fully expected
Additional compliment are heaped on Sherman
for his skill. e' eb s
The Confederate loan fell about four per
cent and cotton about penny under the news
while Federal securities improved. Advice
by the Peruvian of the failure to capture vii
mington, however, caused a reaction.
The Morning Post credits Sherman as one
of the most daring skilful soldiers of the pres
eht day, and regards the occupation of Savan-
nah as OF vital Importance. nf y.,sa ge.R
The Times editorially replies to rumors from
America that France and England contem-
plate the early recognition Of the Confederate
States, and does not believe that such a move
ment is entertained for one moment, and think
such step would prove fatal to the govern
ment. 1t emphatically denies 1t ever encour
aged the idea of Intervention of England.
The meeting Of Parliament is fixed for Feb
1uci I'LL staer ffl sf4
Capt. Graham, Of the steamer ,Jura, was &C
quilted of all blame for the loss of that vessel
Marshall Narvaez had laid bill before the
Spanish Congress for the abandonment of St
Domingo.
Summary of Glasgow's dispatch anticipated by the
#aHs Hibernian. e str4
The failure at Wilmington somewhat re-
viyed the dropping spirits of Southern parti-
zans under Sherman and Thomas successes.
and caused rally of:two per cent. in the Con
federate loan, and relapse of one. and hal
per cent. In 500 bonds.
Seward, in letter to the Union and Eman-
cipatiou Society, returns Lincoln's thanks fol
their congratulations and the Society's devo-
tion to the best interests of America, butpoints
out that final declaration Of his reelection is
not yet made. Sc s4s "a -s4.ss4 .ft rst,-v
The Times explains the operations on the
Great Eastern for laying the Atlantic cable
They will be ready in June, and If successful.
no doubt preparations will be made at once foi
laying second cable.
Garibaldi will visit Liverpool in the spring
simply as guest of a friend in that town.
THERE will be no public services at Third