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Later from Europe.
the London papers on the blockade.

The steamer Vudor, from Liverpool, with London telegrams of the 16th ult., has arrived at New York.

The pickets of the insurgent Poles and the Russian army are in close proximity near Michord and a battle was expected hourly. Next day (15th) the Russians withdrew, and the expected battle has not taken place. The insurgents have captured several places, in one of which thirty-nine Crossacks were killed out of a garrison of two hundred.

The insurgents also captured Russian dispatches accusing Austria of instigating their movement, and another, from the Grand Duke Constantine, stating his resolution not to abandon the course he has followed.

It is reported that the siege of Nankin has been abandoned.


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London, Feb. 16--The Times alleges that it is clear the blockade at Charleston was not raised at the time of the attack and the sinking of the Mercedita. It says there was not even an into mission of it.

The Boat takes the same view of it, and says the suspension of the blockade for a few hours did not terminate it, nor did it impose upon the blockading force the necessity of giving fresh notice to neutral States of the intention to blockade.

It is reported that the Emperor of Russia will visit Paris during the spring. The object of his visit is said to be a desire to have an understanding as to common action in Belgium after the demise of the King.

The Liverpool Post announces the arrival of the pirate Sumter in the Mersey.

The London Morning Star, of February 13, has a scathing criticism on the Lord Mayor on account of his invitation to Mr. Mason to the banquet at the Mansion House.

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