New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-11

cfrts!n commanding under the walls of Sevastopol.
that when 1t was known that the assault was de-
cded o. the soldiers expressed their delight win
the extTsyasaut panionlne Of French demonstrd-
ton:
"Thev received ~ announcement with = wild rosr
Of glsouess thew csps in air shook hsad md huyget
each other The lists ef volunteer. for the attacking
columns we're rapidly filed with 5000 nsne,- Gen.
C6nroberi required hut 900. II i impossible 10 de-
scribe the chGgrn OF the rejected candiis'es. do
rot in ~ least exsggers'e w1en tell you that many
Of them bad tear in their eyes POUNDS, captain,
said Of my men 10 me-, wounded five times ia
Africa and again at the Aims, and recommended for
the decoration Legion Of Honor, POUNDS vs no
luck Nov do say word for ~ the General.
deputstion Of those rko hare hex mss begged OF
the General the honor Of foloSing the first coiamn
Of attack.
While we are furnished with abundant reports
like this, of the fne animal courage OF men acting
under the pressing excitement of the fight, gree
DIV for decorations and cOrpOrals stripes ON their
arms. or maddened like hunting-dogs aud forest
beasts by the sight Of blood. we see hardly any.
thing Of the of the picture IN French prints
Those accounts of hardship, suffering and misery
endured by the besiegers. which give so painful
an interest 10 the English papers. would not be
permitted here; still less would French editor
dare to publish any criticism on the conduct OF the
war Even in the mere descriptions of battles.
and other episodes Of the siege the timid shacked
Partisan press is far behind the English, whether
We consider the accuracy Of the information con-
tanned or the elOquence of its form.
1t is difficult enough TO know what public opin-
ion here really is-being SO carefully gagged. Ii
is. ! think. not probable that, were il free it
would express much opposition to the war, or 10
the manner in which Government conducts 1t;
but it il nearly certain that il would give large ut
terance to its anxiety regarding the continuance,
the expenses in men and money, and the eInbar-
RAISING effects of this not popular war. do not
mean TO say that the war IS unpopular L am only
sure il is not popular. Tie French are not such
fools IS to love increased taxes and diminished in
cOmes-thoueh glory to a few comes from the mis-
fortune of the mass. There will undoubtedly be
such talk and flourish of trunpets all about ma
tOnal glory in newspapers and books, at theaters
and wines shops that this like other wars will be-
come hereafter fayorite theme of national vanity.
Wars, in the time of them. among the immediate
sufferers from them, are not popular tor the most
part, for they attack the people on change, IN
their counting rooms in their workshops, at their
fresides. Traditions of the desolating conscrip-
tons of the old Napoleonc wars have revived the
sorrows of memory and excited dreadful antclps-
tions in the country. A rumOr spreads that Gov
eminent viii order levy OF 5OO,UOO men. The
Government finds it necessary TO quiet the tears OF
the people this head and essays to do so IN this
copsoling manner; after denying the truth Of the
rumor. il adds: "When the Legislative Body meets
thatof last year. Thisis the true state of things"
Now the levy of the past year was lao, 600 men
Tie ordinary cOnscrIptiOn has been $1,000, OF
whom ordinarily only 1000 were mustered INTO
service.
Every one recollects the fable of the wounded
eagle who. regarding the arrow in his breast, dis
covers that the feather which assured its fatal aim
was once part of his own plumage. 1t is re-
corded as curious fact, that the Colonel or Cen
CoI, ic ha
at Seyastopol, completed his studies in the French
schools OF artillery and engineering at Mentz.
Ii has frequently been remarked that Nicholas
was disposed to treat the French, whether prison
ers or other residents in Russia, with more kind
ness than he permits to be- shown to Engshmen.
Whether .cally be his Majesy's purpose TO
break the alliance OF his great western enemies by
so iDgorious procedure let Cottman tel; but
apropos Of that suppositon is the following anec-
dote. reported by IT. Petersburg correspondent
of The Constitutional:
"The Emperor having been informed that French
man had been Isuted by an eminent merchant Of the
clty for the latter and demanded the reason OF
such conduct. Because said the Russian, | hate
n cir nation Then you had 10 other motive. IL
was really from hatred Of the French, Of the French
in general. taat you acted as you dldF Yes Sire!
'NtIy well will give you an opportunity OF express
ing our feelings. You shall leave Immediately for
the sru in the Crmea.'
The writer adds that the English are not so well
treated as the French; but the Austrians ase less
well treated than the English, and exposed to all
manner of ve1ations. bis observation on the APP
p.arance of Nicholas and the state of his capital
are not without interest. He says that the En-
peror continues bis old habit Of walking alone:
You often meet him in the street, foot, but
protected from indscreet curiosity By the police or
diDances which forbid any one to address him Al
though bis oCunen6nce long since acquired charac-
ter OF mpsssabity il is easy TO recognize the reac'
ton upon his ply steal powers of the terrible storms
that have swept through his soul, lie mas become
very thin and h hairs almost white. The effects OF
the war sre severely felt in the capital. Excepting
which the abundance of the last harvest keeps
at moderate price, every kind Of provisions IS ex
cessively dear Stone coal IS no longer 10 be had
and the streets lighted with oil, in place Of gas
The steamer Crobstadt and the locomotives OF the
railway are obliged 10 burn wood only. The aspect
of the city is melancholy in the extreme. At the be-
ginning OF the war the lower classes were full OF
enthusiasm, while the superior orders, Affected IN
their fortunes were gloomy and anxious. Popular
demOpsratipns were organized in hOuor Of the Car
and Hoiy Russia. The PROFESSIONS reminded one oil
the manifestations frequent IN the streets OF Pars
efier the revolution Of February But this efferes
oence has gradually subsidized. Indeed, the Govern
mert began TO fear the consequences OF these pa
triotic eies that filed the streets with troops Of idle
workmen, more or less excited by strong crlnks
Since vel OF gloom has spread over the capital.
The robiry, burcened with debts, a. you know, no
loI ger finds credit Commerce is dead many stores
are closed The workshops, which still continue their
operations have dismissed in some instances, tllrd
or half in some three fourhs, Of their men Inc
principal hotels are deserted.
Paris hotels are doing better business. Amer
leans and English at least, are as plenty as usual
st this season. The Rue de Ia PaIx which, be-
sides being the channel OF communication between
Meurice's and the large En2lish-frequented hotels
and the Bouleyards, is beautiful street in ITSELF
is never without specimens" SO Anglicised
has that quarter become, that Figaro says an
ingenious cofee-house keeper is TO set up an es-
adjustment there with this sign: Iri Ton Parte
Fraioeis 10 attract stray Parisians wis wander