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this week 10 defend the .faen star" from the susp
ciops that have eclpecd her popularity He says
a the conectures to the ~ her abrupt depar
ture correct. IL neither freak Of caprice
the art Of spoiled child 81 the opera, offended
vanity because her not 10 be put in capital
letters the play biilsnor tempting engagement at
St Petersburg at New York, that matches her
the of her trumphs But II to believe Flo
rentno, who half raises the curtain "a give US glimpse
Of a splendid marriage in the perspective the impress
sionable, nervous temperament OF the prma donna
81 the stage and bad dreamed Of repose In such
tranquil DE- nestle bliss Of her sisters en;cys in
chateau the banks Of the Rhine En- at,dant moth
ing has yet been heard Of Cruvs except that her
ings ride viii cost her, probably, mt least hundred
thousand francs Rachel Ii recrncled with the Theatre
Francaise and will potpone her departure TO New York
until next june farbe whose letter protesting against
his involuntary release from prison you have seen in
BRUSSELS. The from the elections in Spain Is deci-
dedly favorable 70 the progresssta party The
at the nvaldss have not yet announced the fall Of se
bastopol FIGARO.
Victor Hugo to George N. Sanders,
UroN RECEIVING THE DEMOCRATIC REVIEW FOR 1852.
MARINE TERRACE Isle Of Jersey, Oct. 9, 1854.
SIR, AND NonLg coCnIzES THE UNIVERSAL REpuB-
uc-l receive at this moment your handsome gift do
not delay minute to thank you for it, profit by the
kindness Of my coproscrbed and feow-ctizen s**%ss
who is leaving for London to send you this packet.
you have done the honor send me. was partcu-
arly struck with the article Noroeon le PETIT Permit
me to offer you the work under this envelope together
with les Chdtfmtnfs and some words Of Exile
am happy to tell you how profoundly sympathise
with the noble and high sentiments expressed in your
admirable letter 10 the Swiss government Let America
have rany Americans, and the republic many republic
cans ike you, and the peoples saved send you
with the expression Of my lively gratitude the most
cordial clasp Of the hand. VICTOR HUGO
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SIEGE OPERATIONS.

From the london Times, Oct. 10
We now enabled, by the last arrivals from the East
TO resume with certainty narrative OF the move,
mcnts Of the army before sobastopo and although the
communications received up TO this time only extend to
the Sd OF October they afford accurate account
thnn before possessed of the operations which were
then about to On the 28th Of September the
Second, Third and Fourth divisions of the army were
ordered at to up TO the heights about Sebas-
topol, where they encamped, the First Division remain
ing at Kadko behind the port of Baskava for the pro-
lection Of that important post willie the Light Division
rested the heights above the harbor which II had
occupied before the surrender Of the fort At the desire
Of Gen Brown, however, the Light Division also moved
forward on the following day, and occupies posi-
ton in the line Of the msieging army The Engineers
and Artillery proceeded at to land the siege train
and on the 2qth some Of the guns already dragged
up tie heights, and temporarily placed in field about
one mile in the rear o. the position occupied by
the troops. From this elevated encamp which was
occupied by troops without any opposition on the
part Of the enemy, may he obtained Of the whole
port Of sebasoIo with Ms harbors arscnals ships aud
forts lying within circle OF three four miles al tho
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may b. question whether the interests Of the allies
In the present campaign would BE- most eectusiy pro-
NOTED by diversion 10 be made BY the advance Of the
Turkish army into Beesarabia, by attack
other part Of the Crnca In the OF the present
month the main hody Of Omer Pasha's army has been
concentrated at fraow. and Is moving gradually
towards the Pru but these operations not rapid
or decisive 10 imply that any positive resolution has
hen taken. To invade Bessarabia with effect army
must he prepared 10 undertake the siege OF Ismala
place siill If considerable strength both by land
and water aud not to be taken, especially ut this
season, without great sacrifices and delay. Omer
fasha, however showed by his sklful operations
Of last winter on the Danube, that he could keep
numerous Russian army the alert by ncessant at
lacks without exposing the strength Of his army in any
decisive enterprise renewal of these tactics the
Truth would be extremely servceabe TO the of the
allies and would probably have important effect on
the future character OF the The termination Of the
campaign in the Baltic viii set at liberty considerable
portion OF tie Russian forces in the northern provinces
where for the next months the icebound coasts Of
the empire are secure from the fleets 1t is not mproba
HE that the Emperor Nicholas will take advantage Of
this circumstance 10 pursue hostlities during the winter
months in those parts of the continent where they
be carried on; but there was a moment when il
desirable TO multiply the POINTS OF attack and
to prevent the concentration OF the enemys forces in
any single portion Of his vast empire.
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a>w The sympathes of the people are against RussiAn
Snauence, consequently go with Austria the more
Openly che declares herself and matters have come 70
thiathat Russian troops actually concentrating on
the Austrian frontier with view to hostiiities As 70
Berlin itself public opinion openly manifests itself, ana
despite the censorship the Berlin journals speak their
mind pretty plainly For instance, the National Gazette
Of Berlin, has the following -
Au.,r;. has IN nresence of the great Powers recog
aed the right for troops Of the Sultan OF an occu-
patton in common of the lrincpa,les ana ~ mas been
decided that occupation OF the Danuban provinces
nv The Austrian troops is not TO be obstacle TO the
military occupation Of Turkey and Of her allies Aus
fxia thus appears NJ length To wish to her posi-
ton and familarse herself more and with the
eyentualities OF war, which for her become
and threatening and which, precisely by the fall OF Sc
bsstopo cannot be much longer retarded Prussia from
the same cause much longer hesitate her posi-
ton great European and German Power is at stake
The empire li belong 10 him h0 shall grasp the banner
of Germany nth firm hand an the hour Of danger BY
anterior acts, Prussia has admitted which side the
she cannot withdraw herself adding in giving vic
tory 70 right In protecting the right of Europe she
equally supports her own immediate interests as wen as
those of Germany.
could quote many other examples, If necessary. In
audience given by the Emperor Of Austria to the
French Ambassador the Emperor said that his resolu-
tons the Eastern question would not DO Influenced
BY the results OF the expedition to the Crmea whatever
they might be, but by Of what was due TO Ger
man interests. They were he said fixed resolutions
and he gave his word Of honor that he would maintain
them.
The Saron Gazette Of Dresden, which has hitherto been
in favor Of Prussia published the following article
the l4th, which caused some surprise -
Austria cannot withdraw her army in presence Of that
Of Russia she must IL the Russians the Pruth
drive them back by force The honor and interest of Ger
many require it, it is for the Russians TO defend them
selves against the attacks of the allies which may be
made from Moldavia Austria would not see such
attack with pleasure, byl the allies persist she cannot
prevent It. IL Russia, N opposition to the promises
made to the Western Powers should again endeavor to
occupy the Dsnubian principalties attempt the
passage Of the Balkan the conventions of the goth of
April and the additional article would possess all their
force for Germany.
The Russians have not taken the offensive in the Cri-
inca since the battle OF the Alma.
London is duh as ii possibly be. In my last
mentioned Cruvellis fight from Paris II seems
that the fair cantAtrice left account Of adre de
c0ur. very young man, one Baron de yougeat heir
possessor Of large fortune the happy individual
Tho fame is said to be mutual and intense and tho
marriage ceremony to be forthwith celebrated in
Brussels This is the version given The Opera claims
100, 900 francs damages.
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You are right in surprising that wrote the letter in
question: and in view of the necessity which afterwards
for its publication in order to correct the msrep-
esentations concerning the affair, put forth BY your
gents and through your connivance only regret that
my friend Colonel Greene thought II proper to withhold
Obliged by urgent official duties to leave London for
Madrid shall seize the earliest moment upon my return
in about fifteen days. to demand satisfactory retrae
ton Of these derogaory statements concerning myself
which cannot but suppose to have been written under
misapprcbension of the facts but for which, in your
communication, you declare yourself responsible.
remain, sir, your very obedient servant,
GEoRGE PEABODY, Esq DANIEL f. SICKI.ES.
UNITED STATES LEGATION
LONDON, October 4, 1854.
SIR-Having returned to London after temporary
petitions your letter the Baon Post Of the 10th Of
August ultimo which seem to bear construction dero-
gatory TO myself.
After reading your communication to the press attan
lively is impossible for TO resist the conviction
that throughout this affair, you have most strangely
misconceved your position towards the legation and my
You appear to magine--indeed you strive to convey
this impression-that !, guest at private dinner
party having reason to be dissatisfied with the enter
tainmen chose to treat with unprovoked rudeness ono
OF the oass proposed to the company and then leaving
the table went to my desk and penned an a.
criticism FOR an American newspaper, ungrAclousy w
nouncng your banquet, and dsparasng your
There had been several projects started among the
Americans in London with reference TO the cele-
bration OF the 4th. You discouraged these ano 70.
sss sa: the
day II was objected by some persons that 70 prvcrs
table none could except your own 40
july dinner IN that lght-that it was national day;
that yours would be national celebration and that
Who r,;cht he n London matter whether you knew
them personally or not You win remember that you
desired the legation TO invite the Americana then In
town and not known to you to be present the
sion and that number of such invitations given.
In the next place. you seem entirely to forget thAs
your agent, Mr.. somerby-a gentleman appointed by
you get up the dinner-came to the legation rcpcst
edy TO confer with US In regard TO the programme 81
the celebration. He came there In your name, to ds-
the toasts TO be proposedthe order In which sa
should be givenwho should be invited 10 respone -
them-vhat national songs should b. sung, and wtat
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To prevent possible the matchmaking influence of
the Eastern from joining too closely the hands of
Luther of Mahomet and the Pope and thus converting
Franks into Turks and even Yankees into Mussumen,
the German bishops have decided to found Catholic
university at Berlin Thus far however, neither ultra
montanists the university party in France have
had reason to complain of the experiment Of liber-
ty Of instruction in this country. The vacations
arc now over, and the colleges OF Paris count
larger number Of students than at this time last
year Messrs Philarete Charles, De Falloux, Mazere
fonsard Bignan, and Count de Marcellus are all
knocking at the door of the academy The Acade-
my Of Sciences is absorbed, usual, in astronomical
speculatons and proud Of Ieverrers having just de-
termned the difference Of longitude between the two great
observaores If Europe and those Of Paris and Green
wch (which he and McAiry have fixed at degs 20 min.
esec as Il he had discovered another planet Costa
fishes that have been brought by the Strasburg Rail
way ducked into the lake in the Bots de Boulogne
Boarding school girls in America must not shudder when
they hear II the Of this little lake. 1t has
not been empoisoned The vintage is nearly at An end,
and IT is already clear that the wine Of this year is de-
fccn in quantity but superior in quality as to merit
the distinguishing title given to it. c rin dn cholera, rs
much did e Tin de Ia coe Near Rouen the weather
was presented of appetrecs and trees at the
same time full Of blossoms and laden with fruit To the
capital however October has brought this week touch
ice enough, of winter weather Fortunately for the Ia
boring classes, work win not be lacking this season.
The works just contracted for by the Srasburg Railway
Company with the Statcthe completion If the Malhouse
road as far the Noyent STATEN and Of that from Paris
to vincennes and Saint Maur win cost two years labor
and twenty millions Of francs The trading classes must
balls and festivities Of winter, until definitely "good
news'' shall have from the East Meanwhile, their
majeses the Emperor and Empress will retire to the
castle and forest Of Compiegne Whether the Emperor
viii shoot any American par.ridgcs there this season
do not know But in former years very successful Efforts
have been made naturalize in the western parts of
France the colin, the American partridge which - so
abundant and so highly esteemed in Ohio. Two brace
were at FIRST brought over, and they have increased
and multiplied" as rapidly NJ Cortc's fishes Those
classes In Paris whose chief business Is amusement
have been abundantiy gratfed by the exciting scenes
Of the fall races the Champ de Mars, BY the opening
attractions Of the theatrical and operate season. and
above all by the scandal az the sil planned disap
pesrsnces " Cruye Her friend Fiorentino undertakes
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Some surprise has been expressed that measures do
not appear TO have been taken by the allied commanders
dude The renforcements Of the enemy and to shut in
TIE forces already assembled in the Crmca but this sug
ges,ion, which must have been considered by the ge
ais in their plan of the campaign, will not support ex
animation. The lines OF Perekop consist Of a rude
trench and ridge constructed by the Tartars before the
Russian invasion and although this position might
defended successfully by considerable army with park
Of artillery, such operation would require at least
20 COO men, with heavy guns The country unlike the
southern coast of the Crimea offers supplies and
shelter the water is bracksh the climate severe; and
Amy driven back from such position would be
oscd 10 certain destruction its line of retreat More
.vcr the allies were clearly not in condition to divide
their principal army of operations The observa.
ons do not apply however, to maritime operations If
the Gulf Of Perkop be navgablc by of the steamers
with the feet, it the duty Of the Admiral to
take that strict watch kept the west coast
of the sthmus and considering the Of this
tongue of land the fire some of the despatch boats
carrying Iancasters guns might have seriously embar
raised the passage Of the army.
At any rate accurate information may thus have been
obtained Of the strength Of the reinforcemens entering
the Crimea and hope to learn that every exerton
has been made TO execute this important service.
can feel no establishment alarm at the fact that
the Russians doing all they to throw reinforce
ments into the Crmea on the contrary we are rather
surprised that the collected there previous to the
invasion uncomfortable that they could not op-
pore TIE landing check the advance Of the army In
the position now happily occupied by the allied armies,
their security and the continuance Of the siege hard
y be affected by the presence Of number of troops
in the interior Of the Crmea Had the siege been
have been widely different, for although might have
strengthened the position Of the bcscgng army the
Eelbek must always have been liable to attack in the
rear.
Asit is, with base Of operations the sea, and
the full possession Of triangle Of hills which offers only
side TO attack the allied armies neither be turn
cd threatened If achievements their march
70 the Russian camp they also to the French and
English quarters The left at Varna In the first
instance Joined after She battle Of the Alma Sew
eral French lneobatte ships emharking troops at
1oulon, which will than repair the losses sustained
by sickness and In the field and fresh deachments are
preceding and ready proceed from this country.
Omer asla has also taken care that division Of the
Turkish my should remain within reach Of Narns,
whence they can be thrown into the Crimca In few
days.
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