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London, England, 1855-03-27

ODESSA.

The Hamburg correspondent of the Independance
Beige contains the following :

" Letters from Odessa of the 15th confirm my previous
announcement of the formation of a new Russiaa army,
specially intended to oppose the advance of Omer Pasha
from Eupatoria on Sebastopol. The former commander
of the Russian:forces in the Caucasus, General Read, is to
be plated at the head of that army. Most of the regiments
of the third corps, under his orders, have already reached
Perekop, and are quartered in the neighbourhood.
The roads, however, were altogether impassable since
the thaw, and this circumstance rendered all forward
movement of the Russian infantry impracticable for
! the moment. Several additional pulks of regular
Cossacks, belonging to the 17th and 18th Regiments,
had also arrived at Perekop from the Don, and
the main force of those corps was expected there in a
short time. The two Grand Dukes of Ruscia.—Nlohn.
las and Michael—coming from Sebastopol, arrived at
St. Petersburg on the 12th to assist at the funeral service
of the Emperor Nicholas. They were expected to re-
turn to the Crimea immediately after the accomplish-
ment of that pious duty.
"The Allied ships, obliged by the stormy weather
which had prevailed for some days to retire from before
Odessa, had resumed the blockade of the place without
having committed, as yet, any serious act of hostility
against it. The Russian army in Bessarabia, under Ge-
neral Luders, weakened by the departure of the troops
marched vice Odessa, to Kischeneff and the Crimea, will
be, ere long, completed by the accession of the four
divisions of reserve, which have been organised for the
purpose on the war footing during the winter. On the pro-
position of the nobility of the two provinces of St. Peters-
burg, the Emperor Alexander has appointed comman-
ders-general of the national militias levied and organised
in them, the General of Artillery Yermoleff, and the
General of Infantry Prince Schachowekoi, one of the
personages most be beloved by the people of Russia.
They both belong to old patrician families, and exercise
great influence over the populations of the towns and
country in those provinces. The militiamen are all
armed with muskets, instead of pikes."
London, England, 1855-03-27

THE SARDINIAN CONTINGENT.

The house then went into a committee of the whole
house to consider her Majesty
ject of the Sardinian loan.
The Message having been read,
's Message on the sub-
Lord PALMERSTON rose to move a resolution, in
reply to the Message, and, in doing so, he briefly urged
the necessity which the war had created for calling in
foreign aid to our assistance. Her Majesty having ex-
hausted the powers of the militia, had been forced to
have recourse to the assistance of a. foreign ally, and
Sardinia had undertaken to supply an auxiliary force of
15,000 men to co-operate with the troops of Eng-
land and France, and in return for this assistance
her Majesty had undertaken that this country
should advance Sardinia a loan of 1,000,0001., pay-
able within the next six months, upon condition that
the loan should carry interest at the rate of 4 per cent.,
one per cent, of which to go to the Sinking Fund. The
value of this assistance could not be overlooked ; be-
cause the valour and skill of the Sardinian soldiers were
amply acknowledged in history as having been estab-
lished upon many a hard-fought field. It was alike for
the interest of Sardinia as of England that
this alliance should be entered into ; it was an
alliance honourable to both parties • and while it would
afford to Austria a guarantee for th'e tranquillity of the
assurance for the safety and
y
a resolution, in effect authorising the Commis-
sioners of the Treasury to issue to her Majestygie
northern‘
quietude
Sardinia po afr m
t the
sfo Isteoatt
hl, on the other hand it would
l
for the purpose of this loan
• He concluded by moving
1,000,0001. out of the Con-
solidated Fund immediately, and a further 1,000,0001. in
the event of the war continuing beyond twelve months.
Mr. DISRAELI found fault with the noble lord's
statement as being exceedingly meagre and unsatisfac-
tory. No doubt it was gratifying to know that
Sardinia was ready to assist us with her army, but
still there were circumstances connected with their as-
sistance which the house would do well to consider.
Last year they heard of loans in disguise, and it ap-
peared to him that this loan was a subsidy in disguise.
(Rear, hear.) The system of subsidising was vexati-
-0,3 in principle and pernicious in operationl
and so unsatisfactory did it work during the
last war that nothing but extreme necessity could jus-
tify a recurrence to it. Now, was there any extreme
had been the cause of it ? They were told, indeed, tat
the in the present case ; and if there was, what
h
the country was embarked in a struggle with a
great Power,
but before we embarked in it
we should have calculated cos —ea
t (h r hear)--and
consequences. at
We had only been at war about twelve
months, and yet, at this early period,Parliament
was
called
return to subsidies, The noble
upon to sanction
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Just published, price 55., by post, free, ss. 6d.,

STRICTURE of the URETHRA : its Ritiona
Treatment and Prompt Cure.

By F. B. COUR rEkAY,
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
" We believe Mr. Courtenay's experience in the treatment of stric-
ture during the last twenty years has equalled, if, indeed, it hal not
surpassed, that of any of his contemporaries. It is, therefore, no
matter of sut prise that he shopld enjoy the reputation of being a
most dexterous and skilful manipu ator with urethral instruments;
and when it is remembered that the lamented Liston used to assert
that the introduction of Instruments through a stricture which bad
previously been impermeable to them, was the most difficult in the
whole range of surgical operations, it must be no slight source of
gratification on Mr. 'ourtenay's part to have achieved the reputation
he has in this resdect ; and for our part, with the knowledge we have
of his experience, we know of no man to whose,care we would with
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of the urethra."—Medical Circular.
London, England, 1855-03-27

RUSSIAN PORTS.

Mr. SANDARS;sked the First Lord of the Admi-
ralty at what period it wa3 intended to establish a blockade
of the Russian ports in the Baltic and White Seas, and
if that blockade was, from the first to the last, to be an
effective one I

Sir C. WOOD said it was intended, as soon as the
ports were open, to establish an effective blockade from
first to last.

CLOTHING THE ARMY.
Sir DE L. EVANS asked the Clerk of the Ordnance
when it was intended to introduce any improvement in
the cloth for clothing the army
Mr. MONSELL said the clothing of the army was
not yet transferred to the Ordnance, but, as soon as it
was, the quality of the cloth would be duly considered,
with a view to its improvement.
BREECH-LOADING CARBINES.
Sir DE L. EVANS said it was reported that most
of the principal gunmakers in the metropolis had been
invited to send in to the Ordnance specimens of their
breech-loading carbines. Now, he was told by some
of them that they had received no such invitation, and
he should be glad to know if that were so ?
Mr. MONSELL raid there would be no objection to
produce a list of those who had been invited
LORD DUNDONALD'S SCHEME.

In reply to Mr. DELLEIY,
Sir CHAS. WOOD said Lord Dundonald submitted
his scheme to the late Board of Admiralty. It
.had since
been fully inquired into, but it would be indiscreet in
him to publish to the world what the result was, or how
the Admiralty would decide upon it.
THE VIENNA NEGOTIATIONS.
Mr. LAYARD wished to know from the First Mini-
ster whether there would be anv objection to lay before
Parliament the protocol of the 2a December, which had
originated the Vienna conference ?
Lord PALMERSTON said it was not usual to pro-
duce fragmentary documents relating to a conference
still going on.
London, England, 1855-03-27

TILE ARMY BEFORE SEBASTOPOL.

The following changes have taken place in the staff
and other departments of the army before Sebastopol :--
' Lieutenant-Colonel Brownrigg, assistant-adjutant-
general, let division, is temporarily transferred to do
duty as assistant-adjutant-general of the Light Division,
in place of Colonel Sullivan, who has left, at the recom-
mendation of a medical board, for three months' leave of
absence to England. Captain R. Ellison 47th Regi-
ment, and Captain V. Wing, 95th Regimen't, have been
appointed aides-de-camp to Lieutenant-General Penne-
father, C. 8., commanding the 2d Division, and Captain
Sheffield, 21st Fusiliers, aide-de-camp to Colonel TroI;
beTenheatftoallcoh‘evdin
lope, commanding the Ist Brigade, 2d Division. Captain
Earle, 57th Regiment, is appointed brigade-major of the
Ist Brigade, 4th Division.
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s follows lat el y:
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Staff-
Surgeon taavffe.
Surgeon Dr. Wood, to the 21 Division ; Ist t classclaas Stag
Surgeon Dr. Mouatt, to the 3d Division n
gtomdei
Dmiv;ision Mr. G.
Surgeon Dr. Paynter, to the
o lan
d for the service of the army.
labourers enattgo
Foster has been nominated superintendent of the Cr t.

SANITARY REGULATIONS IN THE CAMP.

Increased- attention is being devoted to the sanitary
condition of the camp in the Crimea.
The following general order was published on March 6:—
Head-quarters, before Sebastopol,
March 6th, 1855.
"With reference to former order-, the Field-Marshal
Commanding begs that generals of division, Capta'n
Lushington, R.N., commanding the Naval Brigades,
a,cl the officers commanding Royal Artillery and
Engineers, will take immediate steps fur effectually
burying all dead animals and offal which may be found
within the limits of the ground, as pointed out by the
assistant quartermaster-general from head-quarters.
They will also be so good as to cause all the refuse
clothing, and other rubbish lying about the camp, to be
collected and burnt; and all broken and empty bott7.
to be buried. Fatipc parties on this occasion will
ceive the usual working pay.— By order.
(Signed) "T, B, B, EacQUAT, AdjeGen.;
London, England, 1855-03-27

THE NEWSPAPER STAMP DUTIES.

.I.).EPU I'ATION OF NEWSVENDERS TO VIE
CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCEIEC2I3EI
Yesterday a deputation of newsvenders, appointed at
a public meeting held at St. Martin's Hall, on Thursday
'evening last, consisting of' Messrs. Wild (chairman),
.Walter, Terry, Dawson, Castle,
jkt of the proposed measure for the removal and alters-
'tion of the stamp duty on newspapers, waited on the
Chancellor. and Howe', on the sub-
() The Chancellor of the Exchequer bad appointed two.
themyidrewnceziun
residence
for the reception of the deputation at his official
sphe3rwedn
. Wild, the chairman, then proceed at sorne
length 1110.g-street, and precisely at tbat hour
~to explain the great inconvenience an Positiv_e
* ,
grievous injury that would result to the news
rbey the adoption of the proposed measure without 11.9.
01-responding belie& to the public, in merely ab°.
I i :I.'l 'mg a tax which was voluntary, and for which great
ed in
convenience and important
facilities were receiv
ntion
change.o_ He believed that the supposition of the e unction
inf a postal charge would not cause so great a rotbe
at thee revenue as was anticipated, but be would call the
paper trade
t ntion of the right hon. gentleman- to the ffiet t,
theoffice. railways
would become the opponents of tbe Pit.
After adverting to the mischief of the prlh le.
or
tio;Of newspapers by persons without registrai°? -a
giving security, as being prejulicial to the publiVild
and rendering them liable to actions for libel, Mr. 00.
proceeded to detail the practical inconvenience the 11_0.
vender would labour under by the publication of ntitiresi
ous newspapers, part of them stamped and parlwf it
unstamped, and there would be every possible diffiollZ:
in point of time, so to assort the stamped from
eveningthe
Stamped
amped papers in time for the morning and
PePere
mails, particularly on the days the extra weeklY
upon
were üblished. Mr Wild ded by the urging
'3/3
the Chancellor of the 'Exchequer aconclu reconsideration of
measure.
Mr. Terry
b.prob
ptbt,e.Y t:ne :4terll;
followed, and explained similar vieweinet,:.
alteration of the present system would be They, find
venient and oppressive to the newsvendors. TheY,
he believed the public, did not want tLe alterationtlerst
vweenrde Mr.oor
vendors
D woulda opinionwso n
teohxbapsteetrrhiveeencicdeitffih that
yu i
the,
the with
yVC le need mess
m,
rtritoigohotfbe satisfactorily and equitably met u... 7 ;s: pow
fvaeciilitietshaespartespernetsesntta.m
mopres would be found equally inconvenient. ow
stamp to
pirdo.,powsiittbiontboef
B—ta_Eneped
en.
olunstarnped`newspapers would not
tion
of. Walter said he was of opinion that the
Pdu ctive
be pro °floe,
the good urged for it by Messrs. Cobden' 31 1
Gibson,
saonmd
eMfurr.
tßherrigobbts.ervations,
The Chancellor of the Exchequer said thetg:obtoi°lllllds
of the difficulties thrown out by the deputation
receive his attention and careful consideration•
with the
The deputation then withdrew, impre,sed • to
belief l
nto that the right hon. gentleman was fal alive
ont•
the inconveniences and difficulties they had poi
London, England, 1855-03-27

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London, England, 1855-03-27

THE ARMY BEFORE SEBASTOPOL.

The following changes have taken place in the staff
and other departments of the army before Sebastopol :-.-
Lieutenant-Colonel Erownrigg, assistant-adjutant-
general, Ist division, is temporarily transferred to do
duty as assistant-adjutant-general of the Light Division,
in place of Colonel Sullivan, who has left, at the recom-
mendation of a medical board, for three months' leave of
absence to England. Captain R. Ellison 47th litigi•
meet, and Captain V. Wing, 95th Regiment,
have been
appointed aides-de-camp to Lieutenant-General Penne-
father, C. 8.,
commanding the 2d Division_,Sheffield, 21st Fusiliers, aide-de-camp toCr
rid Captain
olonel .Trot:
sk
lope, commanding the Ist Brigade, 2d Division. Captain
Earle, 57th Regiment, is appointed brigade-major of the
Ist Brigade, 4th Division.
The following medical officers, lately promoted, have
been attached to divisions as follows :-Ist class Staff-
Surgeon Dr. Wood, to the 2d Division ; lsi class Staff-
Surgeon Dr. Monett, to the 3d Division; Ist class Staff-
Surgeon to the 4th Division. Mr. G.
Surgeon Dr.
Foster has been nominated superintendent
of the Crotian
engaged for the service of the army.
Pay 11
labourersssAimtuy
REGULATIONS IN THE CAMP.
Increased attention is being devoted to the sanitary
condition of the camp in the Crimea.
The following general order was published on March 6:—
"Head-quarters, before Sebastopol,
March 6th, 1855:
" With reference to former orders, the Field-Marshal
Commanding begs that generals of division, Capta",
Lushington, RN., commanding the Naval Brigades,
and the officers commanding Royal Artillery and
Engineers, will take immediate steps for effectually
burying all dead animals and offal which may be fonnd
within the limits of the ground, as pointed out by the
assistant quartermaster-general from head-quefters.
They will also be so good as to cause all the refuse
clothing, and other rubbish lying about the-camp, to be
collected and burnt ; and all broken and empty bott:,
to be buried. Fatigue partied on this occasion will
ceive the usual working pay.—By order.
(Signed) "T. 13. B. &NOM, Adj.-Gen,
London, England, 1855-03-27

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FRANCE.

" We have reason to believe," says the &slut
Public of Lyons, " that the mperor Napoleon
111. has, from motives of clemency and humanity,
which will be admired by all, decided that all the
Russian prisoners who are so wounded as to bo in-
capable of bearing arms, shall be sent from Con-
stantinople and Toulon to Odessa without any con-
ditions, and at the expense of France."
A. letter from Marseillas, of the 24th, says :
" Yesterday there arrived here 300 mules of large
size, principally purchased on the Spanish frontier,
which are to bo embarked without delay for the
army of the East. From the pi es int time to the
15th April, between 5,000 and 6,000 horses and
mules aro expected here for the East. Prepara-
tions have been made for the reception of 7,000
men of the Imperial Guard, 4,000 of whom em-
bark at this point, and 3,000 at Toulon. They
are to commence arriving in three or four days.
The Ulloa steam-frigate, Capt. Didot, entered the
port this morning. She has brought home from
Constantinople 260 convalescent soldiers. The
military hospitals of Notre Dame du Mont and of
La Corderie have been for some days removing
their patients to the hospitals of Aix and Avignon
to be ready to receive such sick and wounded
soldiers as may be brought home from the East.
The Aigle steam-corvette, which has just arrived
at Toulon from Constantinople, has brought to
France 39 Russian prisoners, who have been sent
to Fort Lamalgue."
Tl.e Regiment of Guides of the Imperial Guard
proceeded' yesterday, at 1 o'clock, from their bar-
rack at the Ecole Militaire to Longchamp, where
they established their camp, under the eyes of the
Emperor and Empress. The men were in heavy
marching order.
The steam corvette Laplace left Toulon yesterday
for Algiers, where she will take on board troops for
the Crimea. The Mouette steamer left on the
same day with men, horses, and ammunition for
the army of the East.
The 9th battery of the 3d Regiment of Artillery,
consisting of 3 officers and 94 men, arrived yester-
day at Vincennes from Havre and Dieppe.
The 20th Battalion of Foot Chasseurs, quartered
at the Luxembourg, left Paris this morning for the
camp of the north.
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THE BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEW,
No. X LII., pi ice will be pittlished, 6pril2.

CONTENTS:-

1. -The Literature of th Italian Revival.
2. James Watt and His Inventions.
3. Giust nian's Court of Henry VIII.
4. Our New Religions.
5. The At ili•ary System of France.
6. The Mystics and the Reformers.
7. Memoirs of James Montgomery.
R. '1 he War Controversy - an Exposition.
9. Our Epilogue on Affairs and Books.
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VIENNA, MONDAY EVENING, MA/tell 26.

A dvices from Odessa of the 21st inst. state that
the Russians, in spite of repeated attacks, main-
tain the position they had taken on Mount Sapoune
on the 24th of February, from which their guns
play on the French lines of attack and upon part
of the camp.

TILE VIENNA CONFERENCE

We have received the following telegraphic de
spatch from Vienna :
VIENNA, MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 26.

Yesterday the representatives of the Allies held

a conference in order to agree on the conditions
to be made with Russia for effecting a diminution
of her power in the Black Sea.
The Continental newspapers continue to repeat
that the Allies have ceased to insist on the dis-
mantling of Sebastopol ; and journals which have
been with Russia throughout the contest now ad-
mire the " conciliating intentions" of the Allies.

The more candid pro-Russian papers commence,
in anticipation, those taunts which we must ex-
pect to hear film all sides if the Crimean expedi-
tion should return irrithout having attainezi its
object.
1 •

VIENNA, March 23.—The fifth Conference is
Snow being held, and the probability is, that unless
aiiue Utifore,oon clifgottl+y abould ',I-Quota+ thA
second point will be settled to-day.
The Breslau Zeitung learns from Berlin that the
harmony between France, England, and Austria
" was greatly disturbed when those States had to
give expression to their separate wishes." We are
further told that the Western Powersarebecoming
more and more suspicious of Austria, and that a
coolness is observable between England and France.
Fortunately it is in my power to give you perfectly
authentic information on these points. As has
above been stated, the only point of importance on
which there is a difference of opinion between the
Western Powers and Austria is that which relates
to the Black Sea. That the French and English
Governments entertain suspicions of the candour
and loyalty of the Imperial Government is totally
impossible, for it is a fact, well known to every
diplomatist in this city, that Austria, for realsous
which are too self-evident to require mentiou, is
quite as anxious to make peace on really solid
bases as are either of the Western Powers.
London, England, 1855-03-27

HARROW AND UXENDON STEEPLECHASE.

APRIL 5.

The following are the London entries up to five
o'clock yesterday (Monday) :—Fenman, Jovial, Cato,
Macomo, Tom Gurney, Trout, Rosa, Janus, Lord of
the Ides, Baronet, Wiliam, Emigrant, Malmesbury,
Bullfinch, Diana, Holbert, Sir Harbottle, and St.
Hilary.

EXHIBITION OF ART CONTRIBUTIONS
IN AID OF DISTRESSED RELATIVES
OF OFFICERS IN THE EAST.

The special object of this exhibition is to create a fund
for the orphans and distressed relatives of our officers
who have been engaged in the war. For this purpose a
large number of amateur artists have contributed works
executed by themselves to the number of about 1,600, of
which only between 700 or 800 can be suspended, on ac-
count of want of room. Contributions are even now
pouring in. The proceeds arising from the exhibition
and sale of the works ate to be devoted to the pur-
poses above mentioned. The object is a good one,
and has every prospect of being successful. There is
another object which will be fulfilled by the exhibition,
and which was not, of course, contemplated by the
originators. 1t will furnish a tolerably accurate test
of the education of the youthful members of the higher
classes in one branch of the fine arts. Viewed in this
light the exhibition is very satisfactory. Many of the
paintings and drawings display not only great taste and
talent, but much artistic skill. Among the contributors
are the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, Prince
Alfred, the Princess Alice, and the Princess Helena.
The Princess Royal's water-colour drawings, " The
Battle Field," has created a furore amongst the compe-
-1 titors. At the private view on Saturday we remarked
that as much as-100 guineas had been offered for it, and
yesterday the bidding had reached 200. The Prince of
Wales has contributed a pen and-ink sketch of a
" Knight," for which already 50 guineas Dave been
offered. All that we need observe upon this harmless
enthusiasm is that we are glad the results of it are in-
tended to be employed for so praiseworthy a purpose.
The Duchess of Gloucester has contributed 16 draw-
ings. The room, situated No. 121, Pall-Mall, was
crowded to excess on Saturday and yesterday. Thein-
tentions of the originators will be fulfilled in a manner
to exceed their most sanguine expectations.
London, England, 1855-03-27

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Buckstone,
THIS EVENING,
Will be presented THE SECRET AGENT. Principal characters
by Mr Backstone and Miss E. Chaplin.
To be followed by THE SPANISH DANCERS.
THE BALANCE OF COMFORT.
After which NATO YOUR WILLS.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. ()Luau Kalil.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed LIVING TOO FAST.
Will be presented FAUST AND MARGUERITE.
Cathca r Principal
characters by Messrs. C. Kean, David Fisher, Raymond,
and K.
t,
and Slater; Mrs. Winstanley, Misses C. Leclercq, Daly,

Term.
To be followed by the popular new Farce, entitled A GAME
OF ROME'S. Principal characters by Messrs. Harley and Chester;
Mrs. Winstanley, Misses Reath, Murray, C. Leclercq, Daly, and
Ternan.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
proprietor, Kr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,
wane performed a new and original Drama, preceded by a Fro-
wns, and called JANET PRIDE.
After which. I'LL TELL YOUR WIFE.
To conclude with THE FETE OF NATIONS.
London, England, 1855-03-27

TBE ARMY BEFORE SEBASTOPO L.

place in the staff
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army
Lieutenant-Colonel Brown rigg, assistant-adjutant.
e take
beforen Sebastopol ;
general, Ist division, is temporarily transferred to do
duty as assistant-adjutant-general of the Light Division,
in place of Colonel Sullivan, who has left, at the recosti=
mendation of a medical board, for three months' leaye 4
absence to England. Captain R. Ellison, 47th RV!'
went, and Captain V. Wing, 95th Regiment, have b..
appointed aides-de-camp to Lieutenant-Genorsl Venue.
father, C. 8., commanding the 2d Division,sad Oapntaitt
Sheffield, 21st Fusiliers, aide-de-camp to C 446141 1114
lope, commanding the Ist Brigade, 2d Division. Captain
Earle, 57th Regiment, is appointed brigade-major of the.
Ist Brigade, 4th Division. .
The following medical officers, lately promoted, have
been attached to divisions as follows :-Ist class Staff-
Surgeon Dr. Wood, to the 21 Division ; Ist class Staff.
Surgeon Dr. Mouatt, to the 3d Division; Ist class Staff-
Sufgeon Dr. Payt:t:r, to the 4th Division Mr. a.
Foster has been n,-.urinated superintendent of the Crotiai
labourers engaged for the service of the army.
SANITARY REGULATIONS IN THE CAMP.
Increased at:cntion is being devoted to the sanitary
condition of the camp in the Crimea.
The folio winggeneral order was published on March 6:—
~ llcal-quarters, before Sebastopol,
March 6th, 1855.

4. With reference to former rder,,, the Field-Marshal
Commanding begs that generals of division Capts
Lusbington, R.N., commanding the Naval Brigades,
a.:(.1 the officers cornuanding Roybl Aitillery and
Engineers, will take immediate steps for effectually
burying all dead animals and offal which may be found
within the limits of the ground, as pointed out by the
assistant quartermaster-general from head-quarters.
They will also be so good as to pause all the refuse
clothing, and other rubbish lying about the camp, to be
collected and burnt ; and all broken and empty bote•
to be buried. Fatigue parties on this occasion will
ceiwe the usual
working pay.—By order.
(Signed) .6 Es T. B. B.
_TCOUBT, Adj.-Gene
London, England, 1855-03-27

Just published, New and Improved Edition, price Is.,
THE CURABILITY of CONSUMPTION •
being a Series of Papers, presenting the most prominent and
important Practical Points in the Treatment of the Disease.
By FRANCES D. ft AMA DGE, M.D.,
Fellow of the College of Physicians, late Senior Physician to the
Royal Intirniary for Diseases of the Chest, &c.
Also, by the same Author, Price 10s. 6d ,
A TREATISE on ASTHMA and on DISEASES of the HEART.

London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Lon,gmans,
London, England, 1855-03-27

BOARD OF WORKS.

Mr. WISE wished to ask the Secretary of the Trea-
sury for an explanation of the third, fourth, and fifth
paragraphs in the auditors' report, dated the 31st day of
January, 1855, on the accounts of the Commissioners of
Works and Public Buildings?
Mr. WILSON gave the required explanation, declar-
ing that all the accounts were quite regular and correct.

RUSSIAN PORTS.
Mr. SANDARS asked the First Lord of the Admi-
ralty at what period it a-a, ; intended to establish a blockade
of the Russian ports in the Baltic and White Seas, and
if that blockade was, from the first to the last, to be an
effective one ?

Sir C. WOOD said it was intended, as soon as the
ports were open, to establish an effective blockade from
first to last.

CLOTHING THE ARMY.
Sir DE L. EVANS asked the Clerk of the Ordnance
when it was intended to introduce any improvement in
the cloth for clothing the army ?
Mr. MONSELL said the clothing of the army was
not yet transferred to the Ordnance, but, as soon as it
wag, the quality of the cloth would be duly considered,
with a view to its improvement.

BREECH-LOADING CARBI NES.
Sir DE L. EVANS said it was reported that most
of the principal gnnmakers in the metropolis had been
invited to send in to the Ordnance specimens of their
breech-loading carbines. Now, he was told by some
of them that they had received no such invitation, and
he should be glad to know if that were so ?
Mr. MONSELL raid there would be no objection to
produce a list of those who had been invited
London, England, 1855-03-27

4" A 7 ;t; If PIiAM I' 14'

.ewe--
DEPUTATION OF- NEWAVENDERS TO Taß
CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER-
Yesterday a deputation of newsvenders, appointed at
a public meeting held at St. Martin's Hall, on
evening last, consisting of Messrs. Wild (cliairono),
Waiter,. Terry, Dawson, Castle, and Howes, oa the sub
alters
ject of the proposed measure for the removal an
011 the
tion of the stamp duty on new- led
newspapers, waited
Chancellor.
0 The Chancellor of the Exchequer bad appointed two
Thursday
'click for the reception of the deputation at thatfficial
residence in Downing-street, and precisely at hour
they were ushered in.
Mr. Wild, the chairman, then proceeded atositive
some
length to explain the great inconvenience and p
grievous injury that would result to the newspaper trade
by the adoption of the proposed measure without any y
abo-
real corresponding benefit to the public, in merel
lishing a tax which was voluntary, and for which great
conveniencec and important facilities were received in
change. He He believed that the supposition of the retention
of a postal charge would not cause so great a reduction
in the revenue as was anticipated, but be would call the
attention of the right lion. gentlenian to the fact that
the railways would become the opponents of ti.e P°4.
office.i Alter adverting to the misc.:Lief of the puhlica
Con of newspapers by persons without registration or
g-vrng security, as being preulicial to the publi,be
j
and rendering them liable to actions for libel, Mr. Wi
i .
receded to detail the practical inconvenience tkeuews
yo euns der‘v
newspapers,oul d labpoaurrt tonfidteiri
them
my
stthaemppuebdl publication on of
un-:tamped, and there would be every possible difficulth
in point of time, so to assort the stamped from the un-
stamped papers in time for the morning and evening
mails, particularly on the days the extra weekly papers
were published. Mr. Wild concluded by urg.ing uP"
the Chancellor of the Exche •
quer a reconsideration of the
measure. . we. The
avlteration of the present system would be
Mr. Terry followed, numer•
most lee u.,
and explained similarlireoftbel-
enient and oppressive to the newsvendors. They, and
he believed the public, did not want the a!teration.
Mr. Dawson observed that be, with many
were of opinion that the difficulty which they
the
hsure
vendors would experience by the froposed
men
vendors
be satisfactorily and equitably met by an a gal
Lion of the present stamp to id., svith the same p
en.
%.
lilities as at present. The proposition of clamped
-c.opes would be found equally inconvenient. • .
Mr. Walter said
Gibson,After saonmdeMr.
furtherli rigohbts.
he was of opinion .. . •e,
otheesyrss!
tion of unstamped newspapers would not be product's"
of the good urged for it by Messrs. Cobden,
tions
The Chancellor of the Exchequer said the sugges„,od
of the difficulties thrown out by the de he sou
observations,
receive his attention and careful consideration. •
The deputation then withdrew,
belief that the right hon. gentleman was full ali!out°
the inconveniences and difficulties they had pointed
Griner
itl..lPressed 0.1161:
London, England, 1855-03-27

ODESSA.

The Hamburg correspondent of the Independance
Beige contains the following :
" Letters from Odessa of thelsth confirm my previous
announcement of the formation of a new Russian army,
specially intended to oppose the advance of Omer Pasha
from Eupatoria on Sebastopol. The former commander
of the Russian:forces in the Caucasus, General Read, is to
be plaoed at the head of that army. Most of the regiments
of the third corps, under his orders, have already reached
Perekop, and are quartered in the neighbourhood.
The roads, however, were altogether impassable since
the aila this circumstance rendered all forward
movement of the Russian infantry impracticable for
the moment. Several additional pulks of regular
Cossacks, belonging to the 17th and 18th Regiments,
had also arrived at Perekop from the Don, and
the main force of those corps was expected there in a
short time. The two Grand Dukes of Russia—Nicho-
las and Michael—coming from Sebastopol. arrived at
St. Petersburg on the 12th to assist at the funeral service
of the Emperor Nicholas. They were expected to re-
tutu to the Crimea immediately after the accomplish-
ment of that pious duty.
"The Allied ships, obliged by the stormy weather
which had prevailed for some days to retire from b«. fore
Odessa, had resumed the blockade of the place without
having committed, as yet, any serious act of hostility
against it. The Russian army in Bessarabia, under Ge-
neral Luders, weakened by the departure of the troops
marched Zia Odessa, to Kischeeeff and the Crimea, will
be, ere long, completed by the accession of the four
divisions of reserve, which have been organised for the
purpose on the war footing during the winter. On the pro-
position of the nobility of the two provinces of St. Peters-
burg, the Emperor Alexander has appointed comman-
ders-general of the national militias levied and organised
in them, the General of Artillery Yermoloff, and the
General of Infantry Prince Scbachowekoi, one of the
personages most be beloved by the people of Russia.
They both belong to old patrician families, and exercise
great influence over the populations of the towns and
country ,in those provinces. The militiamen are all
armed with muskets, instead of pikes."

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NORTHAMPTON RACES.

(THIS DAY.)

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES.
HUNGERFORD
QUINCE
TYPEE
Sixteen ran. Won by half a neck.
STAND PLATE.
Commodore Charley
Cranbourne
Four ran.
WIIITTLEBURY STAKES.
Thames Ditton
Para
Eight ran.
PYTCHLEY STAKES.
Questionable
Vulcan
Nestor
Ten ran.
Q UEEEN'S GUINEAS.
Kingstown
• Ratapl an
Eight ran.
LATEST BETTING ON THE COURSE-1.15.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES.
5 to 1 agst Nabob
Bto 1 agst Defiance
10 to 1 agst Lincolns Inn
CHESTER CUP.
20 to 1 agst Andover
ARRIVED.—NewboId and Brysa.
London, England, 1855-03-27

TROOP SHIPS.

Col. HARCOURT inquired whether it was true that
in November last there was an inspection of the sheeting
in use in Parkhurst Barracks, when a very large quan-
tity was condemned, and put aside for the express
purpose of being immediately forwarded to the
Crimea, for use as bandages and lint, but that till
very recently, if not up to that time, it remained
at Parkhurst, and was not used for any purpose :
—Whether it was true that Lord Methuen, the
Colonel of the Wiltshire Militia, declined allowing his
men to be embarked for the Mediterranean in the troop-
ship Resistance, in consequence of his not considering
her fit fur the purpose ; whether it was not then pro-
posed t,) send oat the drafts of the Guards in her, who,
for some cause or other, did not go out in her ; and
whether drafts of the Highland Brigade, er of some
other regiments, bad not been since sent in that ship ?
Mr. PEEL said no part of the sheeting had been sent
out, because it was not wanted. The objection to the
Resistance was that it was a sailing and not a steam-
vessel. A portion of the Guards wore ordered to go out
in it, hilt, in e,•nizaq"......., of Oleo lama a.r.narvirnn,ifatiem
required for the officers they did not go out in it, and
the vessel was therefore appropriated to the Highland
Brigade.
London, England, 1855-03-27

ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS.

The SOLICITOR•GENERAL gave notice that, on
Friday next, he should move for leave to bring in a bill
to abolish the jurisdiction of the Ecclesiastical and other
courts in England and Wales respecting wills and the
testamentary distribution of property, and to create a
distinct court for granting probates and letters of admi-
nistration, and otherwise to amend the law relating to
will and letters of administration.
London, England, 1855-03-27

REASONS FOR EXPECTING .PEACE.

( From the Independence Beige.)
The items of intelligence from Vienna are unanimous
concerning the progress of the Conferences. Diploma-
tists are buoyed up with hope, and it is said that
the French Government shows itself far more yield-
ing on certain points that might create uneasiness
respecting the success of the negotiations. Thus,
until now, no understanding could be come to with
Russia respecting an exchange of prisoners. I hear
that M. Drouyn de l'Huys has made overtures to the
persons charged with Russian interests at Paris, and
that he appeared desirous of effecting a complete
exchange. Russia will, doubtless, accept these
proposals, which have been , forwarded to St.
Petersburg by a special messenger. I ant as-
sured also that Lord Palmerston shows conciliatory
inclinations. He is imbued with the spirit of the
aristocratic order, which sees with anxiety the symp-
toms now visible in England of a determination to
demand great modifications in the English constitution.
He believes, therefore, that peace is necessary, in order
to retain power in the hands of the aristocracy, but he
desires to proceed slowly, in order that he may not for-
feit hia popularity. It has not escaped remark that, with
the view of preserving that popularity, he went a good
way in his last speech, when he hinted at the possibility
sooner or later of taking Polish nationality and the re-
construction of that kingdom into consideration.
London, England, 1855-03-27

REASONS FOR EXPECTING PEACE.

( From the Independance Beige.)
The items of intelligence from Vienna are unanimous
concerning the progress of the Conferences. Diploma-
tists are buoyed up with hope, and it is said that
the French Government shows itself far more yield-
ing on certain points that might create uneasiness
respecting the suecess of the negotiations. Thus,
until now, no understanding could be come to with
Russia respecting an exchange of prisoners. I hear
that M. Drouyn de l'Huys has made overtures to the
persons charged with Russian interests at Paris, and
that he appeared desirous of effecting a complete
exchange. Russia will, doubtless, accept these
proposals, which have been forwarded to St.
Petersburg by a special messenger. I era as-
sured also that Lord Palmerston shows conciliatory
inclinations. He is imbued with the spirit of the
aristocratic order, which sees with anxiety the symp-
toms now visible in England of a determination to
demand great modifications in the English constitution.
He believes, therefore, that peace is necessary, in order
to retain power in the hands of the aristocracy, but he
desires to proceed slowly, in order that he may not for-
feit his popularity. It has not escaped remark that, with
the view of preserving that popularity, he went a good
way in his last speech when he hinted at the possibility
sooner or later of taking Polish nationality and the re-
construction of that kingdom into consideration.
London, England, 1855-03-27

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.

Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING,

Will be presented the new Comedietta, called TIT FOR TAT, In
Which Mom F. Robson, A. Wigan, and Miss Maskeli will appear.
Followed by the Farce entitled A BLIGIITLD BEING, in
which Mr. F. Robson will appear.

After which, a new Fairy Extravaganza. entitled THE YELLOW
DWARF AND THE RING OF THE GOLD MINES. Characters
by Mr. F. Robson, Miss Julia St. George, Miss E. Ormonde, MlB3
Marston, Miss Bromley, and Mrs. Fitzallan.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
THIS EVENING,
The Grand Romantic Eqaestrlaa Spectacle called TIIIOUR THE
TARTAR.

After which, the incomparable SCENES in the CIRCLE, and the
astounding evolutions of the Four Performing Elephants, with Herr
Endersehn'a accomplished Performance on the SlAck Wire.
An Equestrian Spectacle of peculiar construction is in active pre-
paration for Easter Monday.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West. Acting Manger, Air. W. H. Cooke. Equestrian Director,
Jir. W. Cooke, jun.

NATIONAL STANDARD.
THIS EVENING,
WM be pertbrmed, THE DUCHESS of xrATSI. Duke, Mr. H.
Marston; Duchess, Miss Glyn.
After which, a DIVERTISEMENT. Mr. and Mrs. Heinmlpgs•
To conclude with BLACK-EYED SUSAN.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE•
Under the direction of Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH. Cha-
racters by Messrs J. Raiford, Rogerson, and Kinloch ; and Miss Re-
becca Isaac 4, Miss Beaumont, and Miss Somers.

♦fter which, 'TWAS I. Characters by Messrs. Kinloch and J.
Howard; Miss Isaacs, Miss Beaumont, and Mrs. Laws.
To conclude with TRICK FOR TRICK.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tete DAT —Morning39 min.e.fter 8 Evening 25 atin.aft. 9
To-Moe tow—Rorningl2 min.after 10, evening 58 min.tif. 10

TEM WMATELER.—SUM 07FICII, March. 27.
TABIUSONICTICB, IN THE SHADE.
46—highest since noon yesterday.
38 —lowest this morning and during the night.
46—this day, at noon.
BAROMETER, 29'90.
WIND, W.—Moderate breeze, with fine, mild weather.

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