The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-07-18
FULL DETAILS OF THE EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE
BY THE STEAMSHIP ARAGO.

AS was stated IN Inc OF news
published in yesterdays Union the Arago brings intel
genoe Of the death Of Lord Raglan commander-inchef
Of the British forces la the East The melancholy
was received by Lord Panmue from General Simpson
the afternoon of the 3oh uit For days previous
y Lord Raglan had been suffering from ndspositon but
until 4 p m the 2sth his lordship progressed to the
satisfaction Of his medical attendants Afterwards alarm
ng symptoms developed themselves attended with diff
Guilty Of breathing which gradually increased From s. p.
H. he unconscious and from that period he gradual
IL sunk until wentfve minutes before g. at which hour
he died The has plunged the whole army into the
most profound grief II stated that Major General Simp-
son bad succeeded Lord Raglan pro tenn.
Opening LEGISLATIVE AssEnBLyspEEcH on
EMPEROR NAPOLEON
The French legislative assembly was opened on the I'd
Of July when the Emperor Louis Napoleon delivered the
following speech:
Msaeurs les Senateurs Kessie,us les Deputies
gThe diplomatic negotiations commenced during the
course last session already made you foresee that
should be Obliged TO call you together when they came 10
4 termination.
"unhappy, the conferences of Vienna have failed in
procuring peace and again appeal to the patriot
ism OF the country and to your Were we wanting
il moderation in settling the conditions do not fear to
examine the question before you.
cone year already had passed since the commencement
Of ha war and already France and England had saved
Turkey gained two battles forced Russia to evacuate the
prncipates and exhaust her forces IN the defence OF
the Crimea We had moreover in our favor the adhesion
rope
lin that situation the cabinet of Vienna asked us if we
would consent to treat upon bases vaguely formulated
Before refusal on our part seemed natural
Was il to be supposed iosooth that the demands OF
France aud England would increase in proportion to the
greatness of the struggle and Of the sacrifices already
made :?
well France and England did not turn their advan-
tages to account make the of the rights given
them by previous treaties SO much had they at heart to
facilitate peace and to give interchangeable proof Of
their moderation.
ave restricted ourselves to ask in the interests of Ger
many the free navigation of the Danube and breakwater
against the Russian food which continually INSTRUCTED the
i mouths Of that great river
aWell all these propositions which may call magnan-
mous from their dsinerestedness and which were APP
proved in principle by Austria by Prussia, and by Russia
herself have evaporated In the conferences.
ave demanded, in the interest of humanity and Of
Justice the guarantees for the Christians OF every
confession under the exclusive protection of the Sultan
In the interests OF the Porte well as in those of
Europe demanded that Russia should limit to reason
able degce--sutcent to shield her against any attack
number of her ships in the Black number which
she could only maintain with aggressive object
ave demanded in the interests of Austria and Of Ger
many better constitution for the Danubian princpalities
that they might serve barrier against these repeated
u pgasions Of the North.
"Russia who had consented in theory put end to
preponderance the Black sea- has refused every linn
tton Of her naval forces and we have still to wait for
Austria to fulfil her engagements which consisted in rem
derng treaty OF alliance offensive and defensive the
l negotiations failed.
Austria is true proposed to to guaranty with
by treaty the independence of Turkey and to consider
Tor tie future as 5ei increase of the number OF
Russian shps-ofwar exceeding that before the
II ment of hostilities.
ITO accept sucha proposition impossible, for it in
bound Russia and the contrary, we should
apparently have sanctioned her preponderance in the Black
4 sea BY treaty.
The war had to follow its course,
The admirable devotion Of the army and navy will,
nsi lead happy result 1t is for you to provide
me with the means to continue the struggle,
aThe country has already shown what resources it has
/ at ta nd md IN m
Some months since it offered me l,7o0,o009hof more
than demanded portion OF that sum will suffice to
maintain its military honor and its rights rs great ma
I ton.
9" had resolved 90 and place myself in the midst of
that valiant army where the presence Of the sovereign
&could not have failed to produce happy influence and
witness of the heroic efforts Of soldiers should have
been proud TO lead them but serious questions agated
abroad which have always remained pending and the ma
tpTe OF circumstances demanded at home and import
act measures II rs therefore, with regret that aban-
doned the idea.
my government viii propose you to vote the annual
recruitment bill there will be extraordinary levy, and
the bill will take the usual necessary for the regu
II larity OF the administration OF a recruitment bill
list @Sas oss ho ssia for Se
puhy let US mnge regrets for those whose loss we
have to deplove
! 80 great an example of unsefshness and consistency
1 VIII not have been given in vain to the world.
Let US not be discouraged by the sacrifices which are
necessary for you aware nation either alb
acae every political character if it possesses the in
unct and the will to act conormaby to its generous
lure to its historical traditions to its provdenta mission
must learn how TO support at tines the trials which
alone reemper il and restore II to the rank which Is
II IL due Ef
Faith in the Almighty perseverance in efforts and
We shall obtain peace worthy Of the alliance of Two great
nations
GREAT BRITAIN.
II Admiral Seymour, who wounded board her
Maestys ship Exmonth from the bursting of Internal
machine still suffering and little hope entertained
of saving the sight of his eye
The Journal de ST. Petersburgh publishes correspond
nce respecting the outrage at ango, which Russia ex-
laes the ground that the flag of truce not up
Russia England making improper use OF flags OF
truce.
Another Demonstration against Lord Robert Grosye-
Unors Sunday trading bill took place in Hyde Park on
Sunday July and exceeded in numbers and riot the one
(which took place the week previous According to the
REPORT of the Morning. Herald the beyond descp
ton AT the lowest computation upwards OF 100000 men,
Women and children were present The proceedings were
commenced by attempting to address the crowd,
Which attempt Immediately put down by the police
This gave rise to extraordinary scene OF confusion
constables hats knocked or and the several car
v-ages which bold enough to venture were hooted,
TENDERS were taken into custody, but not without giving
Imuch trouble to the police who in many instances
compelled 10 their slaves in very manner
The Paris correspondent OF the Daily News states that
French government demands loan OF hum
trcd and fifty million francs II proposes import OF
kne-nh on produce and the revenue accruing from
carriage of passengers and goods by railway 10000
enen of the class 1855 called under
In both houses of Parliament the evening OF the Sd
Instant royal message recommending the House TO pros
de some material token of recognition Lord Raglan
he his this