The Express.
London, England, 1855-03-20 00:00:00

THE WAR.

Telegraphic advice. from Vienna report that the
conferences there are in danger of assuming a dila-
tory character, the real work of the conference—the
limitation of Russian power in the Black Sea—
being postponed to the two points which chiefly
affect Austrian interests—namely, the future foreign
relations of the Principalities, and the navigation of
the Danube. No tangible concessions are reported
as having been made by the Russian plenipotentiaries,
but the " spirit " evinced by these gentlemen is said
to be admirable. It is understood that a protocol,
fixing the general character of the four guarantees,
was signed on Saturday on the part of all the
Powers, and that the state of the Principalities was
next discussed. The touchstone for Russia, and for
Austria also, will be the deliberations on the third
point.
Letters from Warsaw present the probability that
Count Nesselrode will visit Vienna as soon as the de-
liberations of the Conference become critical.
A new circular note by Count Nesselrode has
been sent to the Russian ministers at the several
courts of Europe, If the telegraphic accounts of
this document are to be relied on, the Chancellor de-
clares the mission of the new Emperor to be "the
preservation of the integrity of the empire, and
especially the restoration of peace to Russia and the
world." The Constitutionnel notices this circular
. without attaching importance to it.
Advice. from Jassy state that the draughts made
from the Russian army corps in Bessarabia to rein-
force that in the Crimea have lately been so heavy,
that the province may almost be said to have been
evacuated. It is to be presumed that the Russians,
before weakening their defences in this direction,
have satisfied themselves as to the disposition of
Austria.

RUSSIA.

THE EMPEROR ALEXANDER AP PRINCE

MENTCHIKOFF.
The Journal de St. Peterabourg, of the 11th, pub- I
liahea the following :
Reeeript of his Majesty the Emperor to the Aide-de-
Camp General Admiral Prince ?dentehikoff, commander-
in-chief of the laud and marine forces in the Crimea :
" Prince Alexander Sergusiievitch,—ln the last moments
of his indefatigable solicitude for the defence of the faith
and the country, my august father learned with sincere
regret that your broken health mould not become re.esta-
blished in the midst of your incessant labours asoommander-
in-ehief of the land and marine forces in the Crimea. Con-
formably to your request, and to the intentions of the lets
Emperor, I have relieved you of this duty and of the
duties of superior staff officer of the marine, and of the
governor-generalship of Finland, in order to accord
to you the repete indispensable to your recovery,
but preserving to you the dignity of aide-de-
camp general, and yew functions in the council of
the Empire; I render also full justice to the abnegation
with which, notwithstanding the state of your health, you
have, Up to this time, filled the important and numerous

duties imposed upon you.
In the profound and general grief caused by the death
Of our benefactor, we shall find consolation in the courage,
truly Russian, with which the troops entreated to your
command have received the enemy and combated hie
attempts.
" Thank in my name all the valorous defenders of Sebes
topol for the brilliant feats of erase with which they have
enriched our military annals. From the bosmn of the eternal
life where he reposes, the august cLief of this pions army
blesses their unparalleled firmness and intrepidity.
" I am eser your affectionate
(Signed) " ALIXANDZIL"