Arrival of the Kangaroo

NEW YORK, February 19.

The Kangaroo has arrived, with dates of the 6th.

The Nashville was last seen on the 3d, outside of the Needles, steaming down the channel.

There is no confirmation of the report that another Federal vessel, supposed to by the Brooklyn, was cruising off the Isla of Wright.

There were rumors of a three-masted paddle steamer, supposed to be a privateer, off Cape Ann.

At the annual meeting of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, the blocking up of Charleston Harbor was strongly denounced, and the efficiency of the blockade questioned; but continued non-intervention was generally approved.  A letter was read from Mr. Cobden, showing the paramount importance of settling belligerent rights, and the necessity of England agreeing to the American doctrine relative to private property at sea.

Bright, in a speech at Birmingham denied the American blockade was inefficient and ridiculed the idea that America was in a position to be trampled on.  He points out the dangers of interference, and strongly urged neutrality.

It is stated that the Minister does not conceal his indignation at Earl Russell’s late letter to the Admiralty, relative to the use of British ports.  There are also considerable differences in political circles as to the policy and propriety of the act.

It is asserted that the allied powers are determined that their armies shall march on the capital of Mexico next month, and the report is revived and gains strength the Arch-Duke Maximilian will be tendered the throne of Mexico.

It is asserted that the French government is determined to revise the navigation laws.

There are popular demonstrations in Parma and Florence against the Pope’s temporal power and in favor of Victor Emanuel’s.

QUEENSTOWN, 6th. – The Federal gunboat Tuscarora left Cowes Thursday morning for the westward.

LONDON, 5th. – The Spanish Ministry deny that any arrangements have been made for Mexico, and declare that the Mexicans will be free to choose their own government.

The Paris Moniteur says the allies must complete their work by giving Mexico, in accordance with the wishes of the nation, a strong and durable government.

PARIS, Feb. 6. – A committee has been appointed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the regulation of the indemnity due from Mexico to France.

MADRID. Feb. 6. – Correspondence is received, saying that Sumter was still lying at St. Roche, not having funds enough to pay expenses she has incurred.

The U. S. Consul has given a banquet at Cadiz to the former prisoners of the Sumter.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Thursday Morning, February 20, 1862, p. 1