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Later from Europe.arrival of the Canada. New York, Aug. 20 --The steamship Canada has arrived at Halifax, with Liverpool dates to Saturday, August 10th, being two days later than by the Bohemian. The sales of cotton at Liverpool on Saturday were 8,000 bales, with a quiet but firm market. At London, Consols closed at 90¼ a 90 The political news from Europe is not of general interest.
Another Newspaper threatened — glorious Exploit on the Mississippi. Louisville, Ky. Aug. 20 --The circulation of the Louisville Courier has been stopped at St. Louis and Cairo. The steamer Hambal has been sunk by Gen. Pillow's guns, and 400 prisoners taken. The Lincoln ammunition which was stopped to Harrison county, passed through here to-day. [Second Dispatch.] Louisville, Aug. 20. --The news of the sinking of the Hambal comes via Paducah, Whence the boat Mississippi. Louisville, Ky. Aug. 20 --The circulation of the Louisville Courier has been stopped at St. Louis and Cairo. The steamer Hambal has been sunk by Gen. Pillow's guns, and 400 prisoners taken. The Lincoln ammunition which was stopped to Harrison county, passed through here to-day. [Second Dispatch.] Louisville, Aug. 20. --The news of the sinking of the Hambal comes via Paducah, Whence the boat runs daily to Cairo and Commerce, 20 miles above Cairo.
The War upon Newspaper. Philadelphia, Aug. 20. --The Jeffersonian office, in Westchester, has been demolished by Lincoln mob. Ambrose L Kimball, the editor of the Sussex (N. J.) Democrat, was forcibly taken from his house last night, and tarred and feather and ridden on a rail. After suffering for a long time, Mr. Kimball was compelled to humble himself on his knees and take the following oath: "I am sorry that I have published what I have, and I promise that I will never again publish articles against the North, or in favor of Secession. So help me God."
The Daily Dispatch: August 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], Message of the Governor of North Carolina. (search)
More Lincoln outrages — the privateer "Sumter," &c. Philadelphia, Aug. 20. --Pierce Butler, a citizen, has been arrested, and by the order of Secretary Cameron he has been sent to Fort Hamilton. The privateer Sumter captured the bark Maxwell on the 27th of July. Intelligence received last night at 10 o'clock, from Easton, Pennsylvania, stated that the Sentinel office was being demolished. The Sentinel advocated peace or a compromise. Col. Philip Johnson, a member of Congress elect from this district, was burned in effigy last night. The riot is still progressing.
Mr. Russell on the battle of Manassas. New York Aug. 20. --Russell's letter to the London Times, about the battle of Bull Run, on the 21st of July, says that "the Federal repulse was decided. The repulse might not have had any very serious effect, but for the disgraceful conduct of the troops. The retreat ended in a cowardly rout — a miserable, causeless panic. Such scandalous conduct on the part of soldiers I considered impossible. I have never, even among camp-follower, seen the like. The North must put her best men in battle, or she will irrevocably fall before the energy and superior fighting power of her antagonist."
Tone of the British Press. New York, August 20. --The London Times says that only a victory which will wipe out all the disasters at Manassas can save Lincoln from ultimate impeachment for having begun the war. The London Globe and the Shipping Gazette attack the details of the blockade. The Post says if England drifts into the American quarrel, the fault will be with Lincoln, who has attempted a blockade which he cannot render complete.
Rumors and Threats. Washington, Aug. 20. --There are rumors of fighting near the Chain Bridge, but they are doubtless untrue. The National Republican, (Lincoln's organ,) referring to the supposed intention of the Confederates of crossing the Potomac, for the purpose of invading lower Maryland, says that "negro insurrections are more probable," and threatens "a formidable emancipation movement unless the holders of slaves are loyal."
Refuses to take the oath — Exchange of prisoners considered. Washington, Aug. 20. --Mayor Barrett has refused to take Lincoln's oath of allegiance. An exchange of prisoners has been considered, but no decision about the matter has been determined on. President Lincoln is opposed to any recognition of the principle of an exchange of prisoners.
The "Efficient Blockade." Washington, Aug. 20. --Commander Hickley, of the British ship Gladiator, informs Commodore Stringham of half a dozen ports in North Carolina which are not blockaded. James S. Wadsworth has been entreated by Gen. Scott to accept the position of Brigadier General.
Naval movements. Washington. Aug. 20. --All vessels abroad have been ordered home. The Potomac flotilla is being largely reinforced. A large fleet is now lying out in the Potomac beyond the reach of the Confederate batteries, and command the river from Aquia creek to the Potomac creek.
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