27 AUGUST 1853, Page 7

The Washington arrived last night off Cowes, from New York.

Her dates are to the 13th instant. The weather was so rough that the mails had to be landed in life-boats. The news is not of great importance. Everything was passing pacifically at the fisheries ; the commanders of both squadrons making reciprocal efforts to prevent encroachment. It is now stated that Lord Stirling will have to get his pretensions recognized. by the British Government before they will bo entertained by the Fede-. ral authorities. Captain Ingraham's conduct in the Smyrna affair haa: been fully approved by the Cabinet.