Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-12-27
ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEWS BY
irHE MERICA

LIE Ab1LleIS@As
There had been several sortics of the Rus
sian forces at Sebastopol against the allied en-
trenchments, from which they were repulsed,
suffering considerable loss Both armies were
receiving reinforcements, the Russians appar-
emily in larger numbers than the allies, and
the latter were suffering from cold and stormy
weather.
The news of special interest relates to an al
lance or treaty of Austria with the Western
Powers, the exact terms of which had not
TRANSFERRED but so far as understood or sur
missed with considerable appearance of p1oba-
bility, they at least bind Austria not to es-
pouse the cause of Russia and to act openly
against that power under certain specified con-
ditions depending on the future action OF Rus
sa,--opening the way for future negotiation
and delay.
DIpLoMATIc.-At Vienna, Dec I'd, treaty
of alliance was signed by the representatives
of Austria, France and England, the exact
terms of which are not known, but surmised,
as follows Austria will regard the violation
of Turkish territory as war against herself;
will augment her force in the Principalities so
as to enable The Turks to resume the offensive;
on demand of France and England will send
10000 soldiers to the Crimea, under certain
circumstances that may transpire France and
England guarantee that Austrian territory
shall remain undiminished Prussia shall be
invited to Join the alliance the treaty to be
binding on Austria unless Russia comes to
terms before January I'd. There is also a let
ter from Count Nesselrode, Russian Secretary
Of State, setting forth the terms upon which
the Gar will make peace "a joint guarantee
of the five powers for the protection OF Chris
tians in Turkey, joint protectorate of the
Turkish Principalities, subject to existing Rus
,,;r ~ 81 fraof rof1
between Russia and Turkey, and the free
navigation of the Danube.
The speech of the King of Prussia to the
Chambers, asserts that the army shall be made
ready for war, but does not indicate the course
he will adopt; but Berlin papers publish
Prussian note of Nov. 10 to the ambassador at
Vienna, saying that no concession shall be de.
manded from Russia beyond the original four
points. 1t is stated but not generally credit
ed, that at {, council on the Och inst, the King
of Prussia determined to unite with Austria
in the new treaty, i'll order to bring the war to
close The committee OF the Germanic diet
had held important deliberations upon the
position of affairs, Russia demanding of them
a declaration in favor of the Prussian policy,
or at least Of neutrality, while Austria insists
upon a declaration of opinion whether the
north. eastern frontiers of Austria are not suf-
support of the troops of the confederation.
Most of the Germanic States are hastily put
ting their armies on a war footing. The
present is considered the last opportunity to
secure peace by negotiations, ana unless it is
now established, the next Spring will prob
ably witness military operations on as large a
scale as during the great wars of the French
empire.
The WAg.-At Sebastopol there had been
some fighting, but not of much Importance.
The allies were mainly occupied in strength
ing their position against attack, establishing
new batteries, and protecting the barracks
against the severity of the weather. There
Lad been heavy rains. Lord Raglan, British
commander, had ordered that no officer should
leave the camp unless sick or wounded. Dur.
ing hurricane of wind and rain, on the night
of Nov. l4th, the Russians made a sortie on
the French entertainments but were repulsed.
The following day several men and horses
died from cold and exhaustion in the allied
camp. 4he 10th the British completed a re-
doubt overlooking the Inkormann road. The
weather moderated on the l8th and the Rus
SLAMS in the valley received achievements es-
timated at 20, 000 On the 10th the French
made a reconnaissance in force, and found the
Russians repairing the artillery damaged in a
| previous battle. Considerable renforcements
were received by the British and French
| troops on the 10th. From the list to the 24th
the bombardment continued weak on the past