Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

the 9th, bringing Liverpool dates to the 9Th o.
January.
The news by this arrival is not of striking im'
polamce. The condition Of the siege of Sevasto
pol was unchanged at the latest accounts. The
Peace Conference was to open about the middle
of February at Vienna.
Lord John Russell has resigned his position in
the English Cabinet, and general breaking up
of the Ministry was threatened The opinion is
that the whole Ministry must go out. Public
feeling seems to be tending towards peace.
From Sevastopol accounts represent the British
army as being in a wreched state from misman-
agement. There had been report of another
battle. but it proved 10 be incorrect.
The latest does from Sevasiopol are TO the
l4ih Of January. Nothing of moment hao &C.
Cured. The Russians bad made two sorlies and
were repuSed with considerable loss The
weather had been cold but vas moderaing.
Odessa letters dated January Q, say that the
Russians will shortly ASSUME the offensive in the
Crimea, having received The necessary reinforce
menis. Large btdes Of Russian troops have
been ordered to concentrate at Perekop with a
view Of attacking Eupatora.
The Parie says that the recent passage of the
Danube by The Russians has given rise to de-
mand by Austria for an explanation from Gorls-
chakofT, and orders have been sent to Count CO.
ronn 10 prevent the Russians from re-commen-
/ cling the campaign on The Danube.
Considerable reniorcements were reaching the
allies General Liprand had again advanced his
out p,sts to Tchernaya. Forty thousand Rus
slams, with so guns, were said to be at Perekop.
Letters from Sevastopol say that the French
had mined the Flag staff Battery and only await
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ness was increasing in the camps of the allies
Prince Menschikof' is reported to have said-
Our troops may rest Generals january, Feb
rua,'y and March will fight our battles far better
than we can !"
The allies are going to establish hospital for
2 900 men Mt Smyrna and an establishment for
convalescenis al Rhodes.
The Russians report numerous desertons from
the allies to their ranks.
The appointment Of Ishmel Posha to the com.
mand of The army of Anlolia has produced the
best results upon The troops. The Turks had o.
pened communication with Schamyl. whose
force numbers 20 600 men, Prince Ppraiyski.
Pole. and Lieutenant in the Russian Guard had
deserted TO the Turks. The Turks had rumor
that Schalnyl is dead.
The dates from China are to Dec. r. Poni-
cal dlIdllS III tit SOuIhCIH pIi' va ''S
were more critical than ever. The Canton au-
thorities had applied officially for assistance from
the American and English Consuls. with what
result was not stated. Trade was completely
suspended.
The commercial news shows an advance In
flour; cotton was unchanged.
FRoM CALIFoRNIA.-The steamer North Star
arrived at New York on the 9Th, with 81 ,200,-
000 in gold on freight. The San Francisco
dates are to January 10th.
The Panama Railroad was completed and the
first train passed over on the 2Sh of January
The passengers that went out by the North Star
and those that come home by her, passed over
the road. The lime occupied in The transit was
four hours.
The Senatorial election in California was to
come of on the l7th The Democrats were d
vided between Twin and Frederick. The Wings
had nominated P S. Edwards as their cand
dato.
The miners in California were rejoicing over
The recent rains, and the work of washing was
going briskly on. In some parts Of the State The
weather had been excessively cold, and SHOW had
fallen to the depth Of two feet.
The Legislature had created a great excite
,HeHI III nc ISii1'VuS p'iti" "i ''C ~
refusing to pay for the services of a chaplain and
inviting all sacrameuis and all cergymen,
Mormon minister included to oiiicia;e alternately.
The Clergy were declining the invitation
From the Sandwich Islands we have dates to
the 23d Of December. King Lbohlo had ascen
Ged the throne and the funeral OF King Kamelam
cha was postponed to The 9Th Of January.
Dates from Australia TO the lst Of December
represent trade as very much depressed. and Tears
were being entertained for the crops, owing to the
drought Flour and grain were being imported
from California.
Dates from Acapulco, Mexico, to the 23d says:
We learn that Alverez obtained a complete
victory in Guerrero-Sania Annals army, 1000
stroug surrendered to Alverez.
At Acapulco it was reported that of Santa An
mas array, 1868 in number had deserted and
gone over to Alverez-a portion OF them reaching
Acapulco on the 23d Jan. The remainder were
daily expected.
PRoGREss OF IYFIDgLrrY.-T New York
Journa! of Commerce calls attention to the fac!
that LARGE numbers Of Germans who have cume To
L. g a.