Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02
NEWS FROM EUROPE.

The steamship Europa, having taken the place OF
the Niagara, arrived at Halifax on "Wednesday,
with one weeks later intelligence from Earope
The dates from Liverpool are to the 10Th.
The prominent item Of intelligence by this arrival IL
the confirmation Of the capture OF Bomarsund the sx
important achievement of the Allies. This fortress WEE
the principal protection Of the island Of Aand the msn
island IN group of seven, to which it has giyen ItB
name situated at the extremity Of the Baltic Sea- ut sks
entrance to the Gulf Of Bothnia and close to the Gulf OF
Finland The island of Aand proper is nine leagues IN
length, seven in breadth, and has estimated popuis
ton OF ten thousand inhabitants The other islands "a
the group are much smaller and have but sparse pUpu
lation They were wrested from Sweden by Russia m
1902 by the treaty Of Frederkshamn which secured 20
that Power the remainder Of Finland and Eastern Bsxh-
MIA Russia had already acquired the other part 81 Fin
land by the treaty Of Abo The loss Of that fine and rich
province dreadful check to the Swedish power
Their occupation by the allied Powers now independents
of the excellent point they furnish the base Of opera
ons in the Cuffs Of Bothnia and Finland is probably
with view secure the active cooperation Of Sweden,
the restoration Of the islands and Of Finland being the
reward demanded by her for espousing the Of tbs
Allies. Bomarsund was built by the Russians, and WIS
protected the side by extensive Notifications The
coast Of Aland is deeply indened and affords sacscnt
harborage whilst from the rapid current producsd ~
eux Of the waters Of the Cuffs the harbors the
last to freeze Should the allied fee any pDr-
ton OF #, remain IN the Baltic during the winter, tbe
possession Of these islands will confer important adj
vantage The climate is wholesome though rigorous IN
winter. The surrender Of Bomarsund took place the
16th and IL 900 French troops Immediately landed
1 The invasion Of the Crimea was still unaccompsheas
the expedition not having left Varna at the latest
counts The Austrian forces had crossed the frontier
and were entering Walachia The Russians ayowfd
their intention of retaining possession of certain points
in the Principally long the Turks remain within IL
On the Danube the aspect Of affairs is unchanged.
THE Crops IN EURoPE.-The harvest accounts
from England, France, and we may say from Europe
generally continue to be favorable An agriculta-
raj report from Ireland says:
son the whole there is still every reason % think that
the grain crops will be the abundant that have been
gathered many years With regard potatoes there
be doubt that the disease is spreading, but
not to such alarming extent some people represent
The new potatoes are generally in throughout the
country For the most part the quality is excellent"
GREAT BRITAIN
! The British Parliament was prorogued ON Satur-
day. the 18th August, to Thursday, the 18th Of Oc
| tober. The QUEEN delivered speech on the occz-
sion, in which the most prominent legislation of the
session is adverted to- Wecopy the speech entire-
sMy Lords and Gentlemen am enabled, by the stsee
Of public business to release you from longer attend
| ance in Parliament"
| "Gentemen Of the House Of Commons In closing
the session. it affords me great pleasure to express
Of the zeal and energy you have shown in proyi
ing means for the vigorous prosecution OF the war n
which, notwithstanding my efforts to avert it,
engaged This liberalty in granting supplies for the
public service demandsmy warmest thanks and although
lament the increased burdens Of my people, fully
cognse your wisdom in sacrificing considerations Of pre-
convenience and in providing for the immediate EXT
gences Of the without addition being made to the
/ permanent debt Of the country.
stMy Lords and Gentlemen: In cordial cooperation
with the Emperor Of the French my efforts will be direct
ed to the efectual repression Of that ambitious and
gressive spirit the part Of Russia which has compelled
take up in defence Of ally and to
the future tranquility Of Europe.
i "You will join with me in admiration of the courage
and manifested by the troops Of the SULTAN
in their defence Of Sistria and in the various military
operations the Danube.
The engrossng interest of matters connected with the
progress of the has prevented the due
of Of those subjects which, the opening of the
sion had recommended TO your attention; but am
happy to acknowledge the labor and diligence with which
you have perfected various important well cn
!, culated to prove of great public utility
" You have not only passed an act for opening the
coasting trade Of the United Kingdom and for removing
the last legislative restriction upon the foreign
se you have also revised and consolidated the whole
statute law relating to merchant shipping
"The for establishing the direct control Of the House
of Commons the charges incurred in the collection
of the revenue will give complete effect to inn
porant principle of the constitution, and will promote
simplicity and regularity in system Of public
/ counts.
II rejoice to perceive that amendments in the admuTs-
traon Of the Law have continued occupy your atts-
tons and anticipate great benefit from the improve
ments you have made in the forms of procedure in the
| superior courts Of common law
g The you have adopted for the better govern
ment Of the University Of Oxford and the mproysme
Of its constitution will tend greatly increase the
usefulness and to extend the Of this great
| nary of learning.
" have willingly given my assent to the measure yua
have passed for the prevention Of bribery and Of
practices at elections and hope that it may prove
eectual in the correction Of evil which, if unchecked
threatens to fix deep stain upon our representative
/ system.
g my earnest desire that returning to your
spectve counties, you may preserve lit Of union and
concord Deprived of the blessings Of peace abroad it
is than necessary that should endeavor to
confirm and increase the advantages Of internal su-
alton and it is with the greatest satisfaction that
regard the progress of active industry and the gener
al prosperity which happily prevails throughout the
country
Deeply sensible of these advantages it my humble
prayer that may continue enjoy the favor Of tbs
Almighty, and that under His gracious protection We
be enabled to bring the present contest just md
honorable termination.
HOUSE BUILDING-GRAvEL WALLS.
The Salem (Mass) Gazette gives description of nm
economical mode Of building houses in that region adopt
Ped in consequence of the present hoh price Of building