Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-03-24

embargo OH British shipping in Russian ports
1t is stated that the Western Powers have
demanded n reply from Russia, whether she
will evacua'c the Principaics before hfri
Both. A refusal or no reply to be considered
a declaration Of war.
The reply will be received by March Goth.
Austr adheres 10 the Western Powers bur |
will no, fight against Russia.
The legislature of France was opened .
March Cd, with speech from the Emperor.
In reference to the deficient harvest, he Gays
famine has bccn uvcrtcd but War Was begin |
ming. and continued with an eloquent resume
Of the Eastern troubles, in which he says days
Of conquest have passed never to return.
France has an equal interest with Englnnd,to
prevent the cncroachmcnts of Russia upon
Constantinoplc. We are going therefore to
ConstantinoIc to defend the cause Of the
Sultan, to protect the rights efchristians-to
defend the freedom Of the seas and the just
rights of France in the Mediterranean. We
are going with Germany to aid Austria in
preserving the rank from which they wish to
degrade hcr-to secure ncr frontier against
the prcronderancc of her too powerful neigh
Dor.
A formidable instruction has occurred at
Sarragossa Spain. The insurgents for con-
siderable time held several strong positions.
4 battle onsucl in which the insurgcnt
commander WAS killed and the insurgents re-
treated, but We're afterwards joined by deser-
t,rv crn,,, the government ormy aud ado n
stand. Madrid and the province is placed in
state Of siege.
The latest accounts say that Austria is
about to occupy Bosnia and Scrvia.
Brcadstuffs--Thc English breadstuff market
was declining. Flour sd Is lower. Corn
| IS, and Wheat 3 Al lower.
WASHINGTON, March Is.
In the House the Presidents message was
received relative to the Black Warrior seiz.
urc. lie recapituatcs tho various aggres-
sions and violations of the rights OF American
citizens for the past few years by cuba, which
have led as yet only to protrectcd and fruit
less negotiations. lie says that in case the
measure now adopted fail, he shall use the
authority which Congress may grant to vim
dictate the honor of the American flag. This
message had caused great excitement,
The steamer Reindeer burst her boiler at
Cannclton, Ia, by which so persons were
killed and wounded,
New Hampshire Election.
BosToS, March II,
The New Hampshire election is unexpec-
/ teddy close, and the result doubtful The
| Wings and Free Sellers claim to have elected
l57 members, which Is majority OF the
whole house. The Democrats conccde l46
Decision In the Case OF senator Phelps.
HIS CLAIM REJECTED.
WASHINGTON, March 10th
The Phelps case was taken upand Messrs
Mason, Touccy and Stewart, opposed Mr.
Phelps claim and Messrs. Grier. Walker and
Clayton, supported it, The Senate finally
decided againet HE right by a vote of 10 to
%, feas,-Clayton, Dodge of Iowa, Everett,
Fcssenden, Foot Gricr, Morton, Norris,
Sebastian, Wade, Walker and Williams.
New Hampshire Election.
BoSroN, March 18th.
The final result In New Hampshire !. pro
badly a small Democratic majority in the
House, they having elected l56 members to
l46 opposition.
1t it thought however thnt .hcfe are num-
Der of Burke Democrats, among the majority.
Baker, Democrat, for Governor, has about
100 majority.
NLw IoRK, March 18th.
A Doughfnce Meeting in New York.
y Nebraska meeting was held here last
evening, in Tammany Hail. f. F. Purdy
presided, and speeches were made by lcadin,
Democrats. The resolutions dcnounce tn,
Missouri Compromise line as a violation o
the principles of the popular government.
Great loss of life on the Mississippi,
By the sinking Of the Steamer j. l.. Avery be
low Natchcz, over so lives were lost Sh
was bound from Cincinnati for New Orleans
The Gale of the 18th.
BosroH, March Goth, 1854
The severe gale of Saturday did consdera
BILE damage. A portion of the great depot o
the Western Railroad at Springfield was blown
down; also, buildings in numerous other pla
ces were demolished but no loss of life en-
sued.
New HBmpshire Election.
The Wings still claim that New Hampshr,
is Observation-Disclosures they have a majority
in the lower House. and that the Democrat
cannot elect United States Senators.
The Black Warrior.
New YoRk, March 20, 1853.
Accounts from Havana to March l4,h, state
that the steamer Black Udyrior is still in pos
session of the Cuban authorities.
Fire in New Orleans.
NEW ORLEA>s, March l6.
disastrous fire occurred here last night
destroying Is valuable stores, and damagin.
many others. Loss not yet known. Insu
rance over quarter Of a million. One fire
man lost his life and several others were in
jured.
Massachusetts Legislature.
BosroN, March 20.
The Hoosac Tunnel State Loan Bill passe,
/ the House to-day. by considerable majority
: lthad previourly passed the Senate.
THE NEBRASKA BILL
Referred to Committee of the WHOLE.
Its Defeat considered certain
, WAsHIsGToS, March 81.