Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-03-22

! Litter ndvices state thst the attack C onsis-
ted mainly of heavy fire sf artillery, under
cover Of which the Russian, m,de an at.
tempt to storm thu town.
Lord John Russell arrived at Berlin and
had an immediate audience Of the King and
Ministry. Prussia seems to be making at-
tempts to como to an understanding with the
western powers. An official editorial 10 tho
Correspondent of Vienna says that drafts Of
a general treaty have been prepared secu-
ring integrity to Turkey, preventing further
encroachments OF individual power and guar
snteeing rights Of Christians.
The pleni potsntaries with the exception
Of Russell have all arrived at Vienna. Con.
ference meets on the 9th. of March. Strong
hopes of peace arc entertained. Notwith-
sanding Russian profe ssions OF pence, war.
ike preparations were never more active.
A report reached England via Berlin, that
the Czar was dangerously i'll and had been
given up by the Physicians, and although it
wanted combinations; funds advanced.
An order prohibiting the export Of wheat
from Poland into Prussia, came into effect on
| the 2ist
The German papers mention tho capture
strongest fortress.
Ieix Pasha, son-in-liw of Omer Pashs,
died Of fever al Enpaloria.
BRITAIN
| Earl Carlisle definitely appointed Lord
Lieutenant Of ireland, otherwise the ministry
remains as per Pacific.
Parliament unimportant. Lord Goodrich's
motion to iscreaso the chances o: military
promotion from the ranks, was negatived. In
the house of Lords a debate occurred on the
subject Of acknowledging the loyalty of Can
ada and other colonies; no action.
Roebuck's committee proceeds vigorously y.
1t is reported that the objects of enquiry will
will be better attained by making the COM
mission a secret one.
On the lst inst. Mr.. koebuck o, penrsd
at the bar of the House of Lords, with mes
sngo from the House of Commons, citing
the Duke Of New Castle to give evidence
before the committee.
The 2lst inst. has been set as a national
fast-day, for the success Of the war.
Meetings deprecating the conduct Of the
war, on the increase throughout the coun.
try.
Everything is sgain quiet in Liverpool and
London.
Earl Lucan publishes a convincing lett or
to Raglan,e himself rom all blame
IN the cavalry charge at Balaklava.
Letters are making their appearance in the
English newspapers, complaining of the uon-
| rnt nE, IL Al.
bition.
FRANCE.
The Emperor is at camp of St. Omers
Nothing further 10 known respecting the in.
tended visit to the Crimea.
..umors of important arrests, from political
causes, at Paris. Persons OF high distinc-
tisn are said 10 have been implicated.
The Moniteur announces the loss of
French irigate, with 6Oo troops on board. -
A pershed,
BELGIUM.
Lord John Russell had an interview with
King Leopold, on his way to Berlis.
CHINA.
Dates from Hong Kong to Jan. Is, the In. !
surgents hold Canton ia siege; they have
command Of the whole river, their neet hay.
ing gained several victories over the Inperi-
al fleet, consequently, supplies being cut Of,
provisions especially rice, ia. rising rapidly
A fight took place ia Whampoa anchorage
in the presence of the American and Eugli.h
ships OF war. Foreign shipping much dam.
ssed.
Shanghai dates 10 the ist state that a dir.
fenlIy occurred between the insurgent au.
'horites shere, and the French the Admiral
wi:h the ship. Jean dare and Colbert bonn.
bsrded the city, which ere this has surrsn.
iered ar been stsrmed.
TIE insurgents mst with rsvsrsss 10 the
east Of Pskin.
Aasoy was quiet. Captain Adams had