Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-15

NEW YoRk. Dec. l3.-The American mai
steamship Pacific arrived here this morning
bringing six DAYS later aivices than those re-
ceived by the steamer Union. She was detained
in her passage bv rough weather.
The Liyerpooi Breadstuf Market was dull at
the close aud flour had slightly declined. Canal
was quoted at 42ai2S I'D to lbs. Baltimore and
philndelphia l:}, to ii-some circulars quote it
Al, Cd. Ohio Halls 81. Wheat was duh at n
s,pht decline. There was, however. "A fair de.
mand Red los 6dails Cd; White II 6dal2s per
barrel; Indian Corn slightly declined. Yellow
quoted 4,s4ls 6d-White 45aijs I'D per quarter
The Cotton market was quiet-prceS how
ever, Il shade lower in the aggregate, but no
special change i'll quotations. Sales of the week
10000 bales.
Tobacco was scarce and firm at previous
prices.
Iron dull and prices ON the decline, with small
salcs.
American stocks dull and tending downward.
Bullion in the Bank of England declining.
GENERAL NEWS.
The intelligence from the seat of in the
Crimea is without any very striking points,
though interesting. Up to the latest dates af-
fairs were rather in statu quo,though both bcllig
erent powers were actively engaged in strength
eninc their positions-as well in reinforcements
Ms in other respects. There had, however, been
no further fighting, though the bombardmcnt was
continued, and the seige progressing. Nothing
else Of n very striking character had occurred in
the week preceding the departure of the steamer.
The reported engagement before Sebastopol,
on the 18th, was untrue.
A current rumor prevailed that two English
ships had been captured in the Baltic by the Rus
slams.
England and France have declined to treat for
peace on the basis of the four points.
The allies had been reinforced by the arrival of
Il a ,,l- h.a nptI
tv was still observable and dispatches had been
sent off for further recruits.
The Arabia arrived out at Liverpool, on the
Goth instant.
The Paris Moniteur says that the seige opera
tons were still advancing on the l3th-but that
the weather here had been bad throughout
Good health prevailed, and the troops were in
fine spirits.
The steamers Thames, Repose and Alps; had
arrived out with troops for the relief of the al
lies.
Parliament was 90 assemble on the 10Th De
cember. The object chiefly is to provide means
to prosecute the war efectuaIly.
The effect on trade, the London Times says,
cannot fail to be very serious, but success must
be achieved no matter how heavy the reckoning.
Louis NAPOLEON has issued a spirited address
to the French army in the Crimea, III which he
pledges himself to persevere in humbling the
pride Of Russia at all hazards aud expense.
The Russian loss at the battles of lnkermann
on the 9TH Nov. is estimated at l5,oOo killed and
wounded The allies themselves buried 5000
Russians found dead ON the field ofbatte. This
is the English account.
During the past ten days $4,000 men passed
tho Bosphorus to reinforce the allies
Terrible storms prevailed between the 10th
and 10Th ON the Black sea.
The United States steamer san Jaclnto, lett
Rordoux on the goth of Nov, for Madrid with
Mr. Soule on board.
All Russians in France have been ordered to
leave.
II, announced from Austria thai the bankers
will not grant the Railway Companies loan, un-
less the Government joins with the Western pow
The Baltic feet at last adyices had not return
ed.
Thirty transport ships ashore ON the
The very latest dates foom Sebastopol an
nounce that the siege suspended, and the
bombardment almost entirely ceased.
SPAIN.
Espartero, of the Spanish Cabinet, had resign
ed, but the Queen refused to accept his resigha-
ton.
Three members of the Denmark Ministry have
resigned.
The army in Asia have gone to winter quar-
The Cossacks had heed rcpulsed to Dobruds-
cha and Omer Pasha had susl ended opera
tions.
Bessaraba will scd twenty thousand men to
Narna.
1t is reported that the Russians have thrown
two strong bridges across the foot of the North
forts at Sebastopol, with the intention OF with
drawing the garrison.
Itis also rumored that Austria would sign the
treaty of the Western Powers, but that she repu-
dates the obligation to adopt immediate hostih-
ties; but that she will insist upon support from
the Allies in case she should eventually have an
outbreak with the Car.
Bank of England returns show a decline OF
f95,000. -.
Bavaria promises support to the German Di-
Thirteen large English steamers arrived at
Marseles to transport French troops to the Cri-
inca.
The Italian government is about to send
vessel to the United State, to purchase meal on
military account.
BERiJN, Nov 22.-The Russian answer to the
Prussan note says the Car will treat ON the FOL
lowing conditions
First-A guarantee of the rights OF the Chris
tian subjects of the Porte.
Sec nd--The joint protectorate OF tho PrincI-
palities by the five powers.
Third2A revision of the treaty of lell.
Fourth-1he free nayigation Of the Danube.
Proceedings Of Congress.
WASHINGTON, Dee l3-ln the House OF Rep-
,osentatiyes, on motion of Mr.. Boyce, the Judi
ciarv Committee was instructed to inquire and
-, a.. ia tLc cynpdicncv of repeating the usu-