Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02
EUROPEAN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC.


tic arrived at her dock at 8. l5,P. NJ.
There 10 a ministerial crisis In England
owing to Lord John Russelrs shutting ex-
plantations at the Vienna conference.
Sebastopol was bombarded again on the
18th without effect.
Additional formidable batteries are being
erected by the Allies against Mslokaff and
the Redan, and the Russians are erecting
equally strong works at these defences.
The Atlantic left Liverpool on the l4th at
ii A. NJ, and the same day met the Asia. on
the 2lst passed the Hsrmsnn, and on the 22d,
of Cape Race, spoke the steamer Americas
Size brings l59 passengers.
A dispatch received the moment Of the
steamers departure state that Lord John
Russell had resigned.
The.steamer Washington. was at Sou,kam.
ton on the 18th.
The circumstances which led to the resg-
natien''of Lord John RUSSELL we're disclosures
made by him oil his course at Vienna, which
disclosures led to a debate in the House on
Friday the 9th; at the close OF that debate
Mr.. Lytton Bulwer moved that the conduct
of the Minister charged with the ne yotiations
at Vienna, and his continuance in office as 4
responsible advises Of the Crown, had sha-
ken the confidence which the country should
place in ore, on whom the administration OF
pubic affairs is entrusted. Previt usly to
Russell's resignation it was reported that IL
he did not resign he weull take the Gyay
section Of the Cabinet with him, ard that
Palmerston would fill their places with more
decided men out of the liberal ranks, and also
that Lord Derby. vas the coming men with
another coalition cabinet.
War news Of little importance. Accounts
of the crops from all parts Of England sit
favorable.
Another general assault /, not ia off, LOOT
men are employed in the works.
The Russians in addition to the better defen
ces were throwing formidable stone for
behind the Redan. A weak FIRE was kept uI
ON the 10th and llth.
The cholera was decreasing and the
health of the allied army was satisfactory
The Russians made sortle on the night
OF the 9TH on the works in front of the Ma
melon, they effected nothing
Advices from Kars state that the demon
stration against that place had been repul'
that the Russians hat taken the field, and
that the Turks had evacuated Kara aud falier
back on Ersterron.
Schamyl, the Circassian chief, is again re-
ported dead.
The Bal.ic.-The Allied fleet continues t
cruise and destroy exposed property along tn
coast.
The White Sea--The port Of Exchang
hus been placed in good state OF defence,
new battery 0. 80 guns has been erected
The foreign ships in port had succeeded in
clearing their cargoes before the blockade.
Amongst other ships we're several Ameri
cans, which utter landing their cargo pro
ceeded eastward. The blockade is now strict
" enforced.
Additional Items--There are rumors Of
dangerous insurrection in the Russian sibcr
an regiment; and also, OF change in tn
Russian Cabinet.
The British ship Antelope had bombarde
and destroyed Eestown Cali bar,
The Spanish insurrection ia suppresse
Queen Victoria's visit 10 Paris is fixed fol
the 18th Of August.
A new Austrian circular is spoken of. Il
10 iEtehueu es Sount Ddues q reply 10 Ma
poleons inuendoos, g. defending the conduc
of Austria towards the Western Powers.
The following is the circular Of r chardson
Spencer g. Co, Of the l0th:--
During the week there has been an mprov
cd demand for -four and wheat.
Indian corn has again declined As pc
quarter, and to.days market 10 firm. Few
sales were made ut dOs for yollows and fo
white per 4S0 pounds.
Western Canal -four 3sa39s.
In beef and pork transactions small. Ba
con light; stock falling of in demand.
Lard market active. Sales at 63a64s.
Tallow early in the week was active; bu
now dull.
Celton--prices decline al per hundred an
admitted sales. Towards the close of tn
week the demand slightly increased. Sale
Of 28,200 bales Cosols closed at 81 Ameri
can securities firm. and tendency upwards.
Iron--Hoders are demanding'n advance