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. Anthony Barclay, formerly British consul at New York, and now a resident in Savannah, was repulsed by General Sherman with the remark, that as soon as the rebels were disposed of (which he seemed to think would be done in a few months) the United States would turn their guns against Great Britain. He said the ocean would soon swarm with five hundred Federal cruisers, which would sweep the British flag from the sea; and that after England had been sufficiently reduced and exhausted, he wouldbe excused for failing to tremble at the threats of General Sherman. Even Ledru Rollin, that rabid French Republican, seems to entertain a very different idea of the resources and greatness of England from the politicians and soldiers of the United States. "Who can deny," he exclaims, "that England, in an industrial and manufacturing point of view, has become the first in the world?--the chief moving power, the universal agent, the sovereign people of credit, circulation and commerce? "Wh

A Southern writer says that the course of the British ministry, "though they are too blind to see it, will as certainly lead to war with the United States as that the earth endures — a war in which the South, if subjugated, will not be reluctant to enter." That the United States and Great Britain may eventually drift into war is among the possibilities. But that "the South, if subjugate, will not be reluctant to enter" into that war, is a curious idea to us. In all former wars of tUnited States and Great Britain may eventually drift into war is among the possibilities. But that "the South, if subjugate, will not be reluctant to enter" into that war, is a curious idea to us. In all former wars of the country — in any war which occurred when she was not subjugated — she has never been reluctant to take her place in the front of the battle. Her valiant sons illustrated the annals of the Revolution and the last war with England; her volunteers contributed the vast majority of the armies of the Mexican contest. If Buchanan had promptly resented the indignities offered to the American flag by British cruisers during his administration, the South would have led the vanguard of the war. But t<

nks and praise which are so justly due for His great goodness, and for the many mercies which He has extended to us amid the trials and sufferings of protracted and bloody war. Now, therefore, I, Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America, do issue this my proclamation, appointing Friday, the 10th day of March next, as a day of public fasting, humiliation and prayer, (with thanksgiving,) for "invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God;" and I do earnestly invite a the 10th day of March next, as a day of public fasting, humiliation and prayer, (with thanksgiving,) for "invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God;" and I do earnestly invite all soldiers and citizens to observe the same in a spirit of reverence, penitence and prayer. Given under my hand and the seal of the Confederate States, at Richmond, this twenty-fifth day of January, in the year five. Jefferson Davis. By the President: J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State. ja 26--3tawtd

that the engines on the Virginia and North Carolina railroads shall be able to run over the entire line; and, to the end, a committee of two on the part of the Senate and three of the House of Delegates shall wait upon the President of the Confederate States and confer with him as to the importance of the subject. The President appointed Messrs. Keen and Logan as said committee on the part of the Senate. The following resolutions of inquiry were agreed to and referred to the appropriae Committee on Confederate Relations make inquiry to ascertain whether the funds have been furnished to the proper disbursing officers for paying the soldiers in the ranks of our army; and that they apply to the Quartermaster-General of the Confederate States to ascertain how long it was since any, and what portion, of the army, as large as a brigade, east of the Mississippi, were paid off prior to the 1st of January, 1865; and, if need be, to extend the inquiry why the payment of this needed de

giment, captured in Fort Fisher, who are to be sent to Fort Delaware. On the evening of the 18th instant, Colonel Abbott, commanding a brigade of troops, started out from Fort Fisher on the way to Wilmington, North Carolina. A general forward movement of our troops against the town was actively engaged in reconnoitering along the banks of the Cape Fear river, and in sounding for torpedoes and removing obstructions to the free navigation of the river. New York, January 21.--The United States steamer Massachusetts, from the South Atlantic blockading squadron, has arrived. She left Charleston bar on the evening of January 18th, and was off Fort Fisher on Thursday evening. All Admiral Porter's fleet, except the larger vessels, were in Cape Fear river. On the night of the 18th, five blockade-runners ran into New inlet (not knowing of the fall of Fort Fisher), and were captured by our fleet. Their names were not ascertained. The Massachusetts brings two hundred invalids a

ther Continental news is unimportant. Commercial Intellignnce. January 3. --The sales of cotton yesterday amounted to 3,000 bales, including 1,000 bales to speculators and for export. The market closed dull, with a decline of ¼@ ½d. The Manchester markets are dull and prices are declining. The market is steady, with the exception of wheat, which has an upward tendency. Messrs. Bigland, Athya & Co., and Boult, English & Brandon, report flour firm. Wheat firmer, with an advance of 1d. for winter red. Corn quiet. Latest markets by Telegraph. Liverpool, January 5, via Queenstown. --Sales of cotton for two days, 6,000 bales, including 2,000 bales to speculators and for export. The market continues dull, with a slight decline on all qualities. Breadstuffs steady. Provisions quiet and steady.--Lard advancing. London, January 5.--Consols closed at 98¾@89⅜; Illinois Central, 52½ per cent. discount; Erie, 37 @38; United States 5.20's, 45@

The Houston Telegraph announces officially the capture of the United States steamer Sonora. She was on her way to New Orleans from Santiago.--She was taken on the 13th ultimo by Captain Conway and six men.

l Hardee, dated on the 24th, says there are no movements being made by the enemy on either side of the Savannah river.--That is, that Sherman was not demonstrating against either Augusta or Branchville; but, on Wednesday, it was reported in Charleston that the enemy were withdrawing from Pocotaligo, and that a large column was moving from Savannah up the Augusta road. It was reported yesterday that the President had appointed General R. E. Lee General-in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States, and had assigned General Joseph E. Johnston to the command of the Army of Northern Virginia. The general expectation had been that General Johnston would be assigned to the command of our forces now confronting Sherman, in South Carolina. General Curtis Lee has been made a major general, and assigned to the command of a division on the north side of the James. The House of Representatives, on yesterday, refused to pass the midshipman bill over the veto of the President.

Sixty dollars reward. --Ran away, on the 22d of January, 1865, from the Confederate States Nitre Works, Richmond, Lewis Harris and Sam Valentine, free negroes.--They live in Mecklenburg, and may have hired themselves to the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company, to be employed at Keysville. Deliver them to any jail and notify. E. Harrison. Richmond, Va. ja 27--6t

Thirty dollars reward. --Catch Albert, a square-built, reddish-yellow Negro, with whiskers. He ran away from the Confederate States Nitre Works on Wednesday morning, January 25th, and may make for Amelia county, as he was hired from Edward Eggleston, of that county. Deliver him to any jail and notify E. Harrison, Richmond, Va., ja 27--6t