Later From Europe

ARRIVAL OF THE KANGAROO

NEW YORK, Feb. 19. – The Kangaroo has arrived with dates to the 6^th.

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

No confirmation of the report that another Federal vessel, supposed to be the Brooklyn, was cruising off the Isle of Wright.

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

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

Mr. Bright, in a speech at Birmingham, denied that the American blockade was ineffectual and ridiculed that America was in a position to be trampled on – pointed 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 set.

It is asserted that the Allies are determined that their armies shall march on the Capital of Mexico next month, and the report is revived and gains strength that the Archduke Maximilian will be tendered the throne of Mexico.

It is asserted that the French Government is determined to reverse and modify the Navigation Laws.

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

London, 6. – The Spanish Ministry deny that any arrangements have been made for Mexico, and declare 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 Mexican nation, a strong and durable government.

PARIS, Feb. 5. – A committee has been appointed by the Minister of Foreign affairs for the regulation of the indemnity due from Mexico to France.

MADRID, Feb. 5. – Correspondence is received saying that the Sumpter [sic] was still lying at St. Roche with not funds enough to pay expenses that she has incurred.

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

(Latest by telegraph to Queenstown.)

LONDON. – Feb. 6. Consuls closed 92¾@92½. – American securities quite and steady.  

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, February 22, 1862, p. 3