The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-25
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interests. As yet, however, not > single Austrian
has crossed the WJlachian frontier, and Buchsr
rest IL still occupied by the Russians. Hosilties
ON large scale viii shortly 'ak' place. The fret
object of paraguay d'Hiiher's exosd ton to the BsI
tic viii, II Is said, be the occupation OF the Aand
Islands, Of which The chief fort, Bomarsund has al
ready been destroyed by English steamers. These
isEaI ds, which are situated at the mouth OF the
Gulf Of FINLAND, viii form an excellent basis
for future operations. The Timss, in its Sc
cond edition OF 10 day, publishes report that
a selegaphe despatch bad been received
BY General Rudiger, at Warsaw, to the effect that
the bombardment Of Cronstadt hal actually com
menced. 30 not credit this, as ews from Dautzg
states tina. the fleets are at anchor in Bsro snod.
Sir Charles Napier il said 70 have asked permission
to try and take Cronsfadt not ahng 70 incur loss
OF bfe withoutfrst consulting the govenme 1t, and
believe the answer to take it if possible. rhe
lose TO Russian commerce already, by the blockade
Of the Baltic ports and the destruction OF Russian
rade and shipping, is immense.
There has been aort Of naval engagement in
the Black Sea Two english and one French steam
er eDiced ont large prigsteer OF the Russian leet
from Sebastapo, ana pretended 70 run away. As
soon as the Russians sere some way out the little
squadron TUNED round and at fnl steam made
for the Russian, banging at them as soon as
they came within range. Russian steamers
men of ~aJ--.o she number OF eight. meiiatcly
ran for it, ani sought shelter beaind the forts Of
sebastopol, not however, without receiving some
damage from the long guns Of the steamers. Anapa
win shortly be attacked
There is otaerwisc nothing stirring from the seat
Of sar.
The accounts received from Spain are 70 the efact
that the insurgents in ol Retreat, and that they
are iistan ling. This is the government account.
At one time the insu,rection looked very like the
commencement OF civil war. The insdrgent forces
remained three days at Araojie2, and expected re.
inforcemrnts from An5aiousia, and IT was said that
the southern provinces would rise under General
Serrano. Sbonld his &C W, and 5erano succeed in
joining O'DonneI, events might take luite diff
ent turn to that represented by The government
organs. General Blaser commands toe troops
at Madsd wbioa have been considerably
reinforced. The leaders Of the msnrection evident
ly expected that s,mc of the provinces would have
risen and joined them. General ODonnell has adj
dressed two letters 20 Queen Isabella, couched ia
the mos, respectful language. de protests his de.
voLion and fidelity to she person of the Qaec8. He
states that wha. he he's done vas not from hostile
motives, but, On the contrary, 10 protect the Queen
and her dynasty ftom men who, uuder the pretext
OF serving cause dear 10 eve Spanish heart, com
promised il by their follies and acts OF violence.
Thcle lettes made some impression upon she Queen,
and created some STIR Reconciliation and Regota-
tjcn were hintea at, bnt the Count de san Luis
represented to tho Queen tina. the royal authority
would receive an irreparabie blow Ii she entered
into negotiation with rsbels-.nat she only line Of
conduct was 70 be irm, and PIT il down by force.
This opinion prevailed. and O'DoAnei's letters still
remain unanswered.
The yoang King Of Portugal is staying on visit
With his royal relations il Belgium, and then pro-
ceets 30 France and other European courts. It is
said that he win offer his hand to Zoe young Princess
Charlotte OF Belgium.
The Queen Of England honored the Che5vick
Flower show on Saturday With her presence. She
was BY no means looking in good health. Prepa-
rasions are already being mede for the royal annual
trip. Il is ruu orel tina, Parlia neas win break up
early in August.
The death Of Madame Sontag created in London
feeling of universal regret.
Coyent Garden j. crowded every night TO heai
the last notes OF the Divl-Grisi. She gives q con
cert on Friday. Tickets al three guinsas each orr
easily disposed OF. Our season IL, however, fast
drawing to an end.
Yachtsnen are preparing their nautical traps
and dare say many of our London dandies are
laying in stores for the Baltic, Mediterranean OF
the Black Sea.
LONDON, July IL, 1854.
EVcsiern Predictions md Russian -iciuoiaiss--Ih
car iriR Hold his Gronnl--B iels,.ags Bet,as'
The French and Easlsh al Vaiaa- BiundT ant
liismanagemea' Of the Latter Discussions IN Ia
| English CGjinet-Engtsh Repaaistion"- tn
English and drHcr;can Press Holpitai Disco
| sures--EG,cts Of The lVar Oh Eagiaal ard 1ias
| ,icc-P Projected pisit Of the Emperor and Es.prss
! Of France TO England.
Up 70 his time j. i admitted ny the Tnglish tia
| no advantage fatal TO pcssis ;,as been garod eve
that Power, notwithstanding the Tyiftucss Of steaH
and the bouncing and mighty Preparations ia
were adopted 10 make The var a5 vas promised
| short sharp and decisive one. Such is the coloa
sol pow or and innate strength of Russia that ther
l. no evidence that the shtest impression has bee
msde On her, or that shc has in the slightess DC
| gree changed her policy. 1t was confidently fors
told that long before this there would have bee,
| an instruction among the Russian nct'ss; tina
the Gar Nicholas would have been ssfangled
! and that his successor wonld have humbly sue,
| for peace from France and England Russia has 10
| even yet teen driven out Of the Dannbian Pdnci
| paies, which .he 81 most iniamensly avade
| notwithstanding the heroic struggles, sacrifices
| and successes Of ne Turks, ana tiat "a Az glo
French army has been the seat Of war for I'll,
last six months Some Of fhe sea ports OF Rassi:
have been battered and shgaly damaged, but no
an inch OF territory has been taken from her. Not
single ally has cordially joined France and Eng
land mp to shsperioj, understanding the boastin.
Of The French and English thu. lonsbefore this al
Europe would be ieagued against tue Northern Co
lossue. Yet, even at this early stage, Engislmer
are getting inpatient and are feeling thc pressure o
the war. What they viii feel ana 10 before the wal
Is over may BE- easily cmjectured. They win carsC
il and be- heartily tired Of it.
Ten thousand more English troops are 70 be sen,