Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-10-28
BY YESTERDAYS MAILS,
ADDITIONAL BY THE NIAGARA

FROM THE SEAT OF WAR;
The news by this arrival from the Crmea, the
present seat of active hostties, is of highly
iSterestmg character. Sehastopol at the last ac
ernnts was invested by the allies on the south
and cast, and the guns of their fleets and bate
res were PLAYING upon the wall of the fortresses
of that famous stronghold of the Car.
1t was supposed that the siege al tery of the
allies would be mounted on the battery around
Sebastopol on the 4th inst, that the bomnard-
ment would commence on the 9th, and that an as
sault was expected to be made on the Sth
The Allied trenches were within sixteen hun
dred yards of the walls and were already noun
ted with fifty guns. A private despatch says
that two breaches had been made in quarantine
ON the 9th. Another says that no bombardment
Ind been made up to the Sth.
Seven Russian ships had been sunk, with all
their guns and stores on board, and the remain
der of the Russian fleet was held ready for sink
ing. Their crews to the number of 10000 had
been added to the garrison.
The Allied fleets were comparatively useless
and the marines from ON board them had Joined
the land forces.
The whole country north of Sebastopol had
been evacuated by the allies. All the allied
reserves had left Narna for the Crmea.
Gen. Osten s,cken was at Perekop since the
ID, and expected to join Menschikoff with his
army before the l4th.
The Paris Debates estimates the Russian
force in the Crimea at $1,000 men, and the Al
lies at 10000. including the seamen.
The two Russian generals taken at the battle
of Alma were Gonchoff and lchanoff. Both of
them were wounded and one of them has since
died. They stated that the Russians were but
$4,000 strong at the battle of Alma, considering
that sufficient to defend the position. Mensch-
coff was sick but sat on the heights and directed
the battle. The Turks could not be prevented
from bayonetting all the wounded Russians, cry
ing out "Sinope.'
Lord Raglan took the chief command of the
Allied army ut Alma. Marshal Canrobert is
considered energetic and adventurous, but as a
tacttian his abilities are regarded rs doubtful
FROM THE BALTIC.
The Baltic portion of Admiral Plumridges
squadron, and Admiral Duchesnes' fleet was at
Kel on the 9TH inst. The greater part of the
fleet under Napier was at anchor near Revel, and
it was considered almost certain that no opera
tions would now be attempted ON the Baltic.
ASIA.
Schamyl has been defeated by Prince Albroni-
totf, who again threatened kars.
ENGLAND.
The London Globe says that the American CON
ference assembled the Continent is without
precedent, understand, acting under the
directions of the President of the United States.
The Ambassadors of that country are assembled
To exchange information, consult and report on
State affairs on the Continent American trade
is carried to every port of the world, and this
conference had in view the due protection and
advancement of these interests in any new ar
rangements or treaties which may be made in
Europe. Mr.. Buchanan left London on Satur-
day, and has already been met by the American
Minister ut Paris.
FRANCE.
The recent mammoth lie about the fall of Sc
bastopol has been traced to the Paris Bourse.
The Emperor has ordered an investigation, and
says he will punish with severity those who may
he found guilty of the act. The correspondent
of the journal residing at Smyrna is implicated.
The Moniteur publishes letters from Marshal
st. Arnaud showing that he was aware of his
approaching end and was ready to meet it. His
maady was disease of the heart. His remains
arrived at Marseilles the 10th and were re-
ceived with all the honors which the Imperial de-
cree ordered They would be buried at the In
vaides.
PRUSSIA.
Notes have been sent by France and England
TO Prussia to declare her intentions as to the
maintenance of an offensive and defensive ALI
ance with Austria.
The proposition of Manteufel, the Prime
Minister, intended TO preserve a good under
standing not having been favorably received he
rendered his resignation, but was recalled an Dire
tanned. When the King arrived he presided at
the Cabinet Council, and Manteuffel Withdrew
his designations.
The Anglo French note TO Prussia is very en-
ergetic and calls on that government to decide
for or against the Western powers. The Prince
of Prussia, who is favorable to an alliance
with Austria and the Western powers, was i'm
medatelv on the reception of the note sent on a
special mission to Vienna.
The expectation now is that Prussia will de-
clare her policy to I've identical with Austria.
SPAIN.
At Madrid national Subscription has been set
foot for the wounded in the recent distur-
bance.
Ten thousand pounds have been subscribed in
Australia to be presented to Smith O'Brien in
thos hape of gold vase
LYDIA AND CHINA.
BY the arrival of the overland mail dates from
Shanghai TO August 9TH and Canton August 81 st
had been received. Canton continued to be in a
state of siege, and Shanghai still in the hands
of the insurgents. Ningpo Foo Choo and Annoy
were quiet. A large quantity of tea would be
exported from Fo -Choo but no tea had arrived
at Canton and business quite suspended.
There was but little doing in raw silk.
THE LATEST.
A despatch from St. Peters burg says there is
nothing fresh frorl Sehastopol up to the 9th
Prince Menschkon retained his old position on
the north side eff the city.
PARIS, Fridav-Privatet Geographic despatch
es from Vienna, dated October H. announce that
according to Lord Raglan the 9th, the siege
works of the Allies sufficiently advanced to
admit of opening their fire in few days.
y despatch dated Madrid, October TO- says
the elections were proceeding quietly with ad-
yantag, to the cause of the progressistas.
Az Al lp "