Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-02-16

We TOOK IA English and French prisoners.
The allies lost considerable number in
killed. Arab dcsertcrs say that the Turks
are treated with very little consideration by
the Allies"
Russian Guard, had deserted to the Turks
There was a rumor among the Turks that
Schamyl was dead.
The screw steamer Black Sea, with the sub.
marine telegraph cable for connecting Varna
with Balakava, had put back to Ilarwch,
damaged.
The Danube Patrie SAYS " The recent pas
| sage of the Danube by the Russians has given
rise to a demand by Austria upon Gortscha
kof for explanations, and orders have been sent
to Count - to prevent the Russians from
recommending campaign upon the Danube.
Accounts from various parts of Spain, give
indications of an approaching Carlist insur-
rection. 1t is thought that Prussia will yield
to the demands Of Austria to mobilize her
army, should she be outvoted in the diet.
The Swedish army is Immediately to be
placed on war footing. Negotiations con-
tinue between Austria and Prussia, concern.
ing the Germanic army
The Queen of Sardinia is dead
The steamship, Great Britain. arrived ut
Liverpool from Australia, with about 3,75O,-
600 dollars in gold.
There were numerous rumors Of failures at
Liverpool, but they were exaggerated The
cotton market had been influenced thereby.
Consuls declined in consequence of Lord
John Russel's resignation, and closed 1T pa
and 9ls.
Brcadstufis closed very dull at last weeks
rates.
Mismanagement in the British Commissnry's
Department was continually coming to light.
Messrs. Miller e Thompson, of Liverpool,
suspended payment for eco 900, chiefly ow-
ing to losses in the Australian trade
Rumors were in circulation on change, that
other heavy failures were imminent. Messrs.
Home Co., have failed for fl3O 900 also,
Mcssrs, Treniff & Sharp, iron dealers, have
failed for large amount
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
In the House yesterday Mr.. Bocock of
Va, from the committee on Naval Affairs re-
ported bill authorizing the construction of
sloops of war. Referred OF the committee of
tho whole
Senator Dodge of Iowa, has been appointed
Minister to Spain. in place of Mr. Brecken-
riuse' o0.H""d. Mr.. Wilson, the new Sena-
tor from Mass, made -,ro.r.,oo :; A..
Senate to-day and was qualified.
The Maine Law has become the law in In
diana
The Mexican Consul's Case.
NEW York, Feb 10.
The Supreme Court refused this morning,
to discharge the Mexican Consul from the
suit brought by his government for maL.ap-
preparation Of portion of the Mexican In
demnity which passed through his hands.
His bail was reduced to $1,000
Pennsylvania Legislature. n row in the
American Caucus.
HARRIsBURcu, Feb. 10
Hon. S. Cameron was nominated by the
American Caucus as their candidate for l.
S Senator at half past one clock this morn
ing. On the fifth ballot Cameron had 46
votes, Scott 46, being one ballot more than
there were voters present and much excite
ment ensued On the 9th ballot Cameron
had -, Carter AZ, Scattering /, iraudu-
lent hallot had been again deposited thereby
defeating the nominate" 81 Mr. Carter.
Another row took place and numerous mem
bcrs boltcd. On the 9TH ballot Cameron had
a, Carter | | Fuller .. Great numbers hav-
inc left the Caucus, II resolution was adopted
making the nomination unanimous.
Miscellaneous News.
BosToN, Feb. 18th.
Senator Dodge, has been confirmed as Min
lister 10 Spain.
Ralph Metcalf has written letter accept
inc the Know Nothing nomination for Cover
nor Of y. II. lie expresses himself as op-
posed to the Nebraska bill and will probably
obtain the entire anti Nebraska vote.
/ \ dispatch from New Orleans says that
/ portion of an expedition to invade Cuba has
sailed from that city. The entire expedition
is said to be composed of $500 men.
New York, Feb. II.
\ Paris letter in the Daily Times says
that rumors were gathering strength that II
divorce is in contemplation between the Em-
perur and Empress for high state reasons.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18th
Renewed efforts will be made this week
to confer the rank of Lieut. General on Gen
Scott.
Gen. ScOtt-Good Pay.
Washington, Feb. 10.
The resolution passed to day, comforting
the title of Lieut. General upon Gen. Scott.
It will give him about $50, 900 back pay, and
akout 81 600 additional yearly
PennsyIvani a Legislature.
liarrisburgh, Feb. Is.
Resolutions have passed both Houses o
Legislature, FIR appointing select committed
to investigate whether bribery and corrup
ton had been used to effect the election of U
5. Senators.
The statements that the relations betwecl
Mr.. Sumner and tho new Senator from Mass
, achusetts, Mr.. Wilson, are not cordial, ar
| wholly unfounded,
rTrg-
Albany, Fob 49,
Speaker Littlejohn was hrrnt in eaigy on
cross in front Of the Capital last night, an
Thompson was treated in the same style i
front of the journal Office. Considerable OK
cltemont was occasioned by these scenes.
Important from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA
RoSToS, Feb 18th, p. NJ.
s Steamship Asia arrived at Halifax TIN
d 4. NJ. with dates from Europe to Feb, 4th,
d week ter. The news is important.
AZ Anticipated, the Aberdeen Ministry hay
been defeated in Parliament on tho questio
l. of neglect in tho war, and have all resigned,
y Lord Derby had been sent for but did NJ
30 succeed in his efforts to form new ministi
and up to tue latest moment no new cabin
% had been formed, Tho Germanic relation