Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-06
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THE NEWS.

The important fortress of the Aland Isles, to
which the English have been cautiously direct
ing their attention for some time past has at
length fallen before the allied forces. Not
man of the French or English feet was killed
or wounded, and two thousand Russian soldiers
surrendered without offering any material re-
sistance. Thus the victory of Bomersund,
like Greytown, was achieved without the
spilling of blood, and it is be hoped the easy
conquest will inspire the allies with sufficient
confidence to induce them to make demon
stration with some effect against Sebastopol,
and Constadt.
The expedition against the Crimea, the
grand exploit of the Black Sea, is still in pro-
gress. 1t is reported that the effort to make a
landing was unsuccessful. The time fixed
was the 9th July, and when the last advices
left the Crimea, which was eleven days from
that date, the peninsula wss still in possession
of the Russians. 1t is said they feel very Sc
cure there, and that their feet had come out
from Sebastopol, sailed past Odessa, and re-
turned without molestation to port. 1t was a
bold movement, and We can only wonder where
the allied fleets could have concealed them
being executed.
The Russians report that they had gained a
victory in Asia, and that the Turks had over
5000 slain. The Russian guard and reserve,
are advancing by forced marches to the south
ern frontier. Prussia PROCESSES to be satisfied
with the evacuation of the Principalities. and
openly assumes the character of mediator.
A letter from St. Petersburg, says that not a
word about peace is uttered there, and if any
one wishes it he dare not express his thoughts,
as the old Russian war party entirely govern
public opinion.
From Mexico we have news up to the 22nd.
Col. Moreno reports having dispersed band
of insurgents one thousand strong after Wig
orous resistance. The revolution at Michoa-
can seems to proceed very slowly and without
active movements of moment on either
side. The insurgents are commanded by Diaz
and Huarta. Santa Anna has issued &c cree
enabling the religious orders to avail them
selves of the civil tribunals to enforce upon
| the monks and the clergy the adherence to
| their vows. An order for the confiscation of
the property of the insurgents has been issued.
| Don Emilio Rey has been charged, by Santa
| Anna, to write the history of his last campaign
| in the South. Don Sebastian Hollinger, who
| has been lately liberated by Alvarez, has been
appointed to the command of one Of the new
steamers expected to arrive shortly from New
| York. A committee has been formed to con-
| struct line of electric telegraph from Quad
| alajara to San Bias. A weekly English paper
| is to be established at the City of Mexico, by
Mr.. Richards. Gen. Minon and Senior Suarti
| late exiles, have been restored to their titles
| and honors. The official paper of Monterey
announces the execution of Agapito Travino,
celebrated highwayman. The Universal is
out again'strongly in favor of the great Spanish
American alliance, which, it says is rendered
necessary by the late occurrence at Greytown.