The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-15

the covering parties but on being engaged by the reg
| ments retired towards .he town.
simultaneously with the attack on the British strong
sore made the French, the Russians penetrating
within the parapet and spking three mortars. The
French rallied and drove back the enemy inside the lines
OF his advance and at dsybreak the batteries were all
quiet
JANUARY lathe sanitary condition OF the British
army is improving. Theestablshment Of central depot
for provisions has much relieved the suerings Of the
| army
| JAN. i6.-There has been continued fafof snow
aud 1t is three and half feet deep Preparations
for renewal of bombardment progre ssng rapidly
on the part Of the British Fifty siege guns thir
teen of tie largest mortars and thirteen thousand sot
ard shell have been brought to the camp Polish de-
serer from the Russians has given important niorma
tion meeting the range OF their batteries The guns
of the enemy have been nearly silent all day move.
ment has bee,' observed among the Russians, and 1t IL
reported that Geerai pranci has received strong rein
forcements.
JANUARY 16--The Russians appeared in considerable
forcr Balaklava, which IL thought they had
abandoned There heavy fall Of snow to-day, and
II is two feet deep a level The seth British re-
ginent OF infantry have disembarked The French
very active in bringing up British powder There has
been firing to-day. The French batteries quite
silent; the Russians scarcely firing shot, but active
rife practice continued both sides. The steamer
simla arrived with four hundred horses.
JANUARY 18-A despatch In the Paris Potie announces
that Hre almost suspended both sides. AL
seeking shelter from the The moral physcal
condition of the besiegers good, but the horses
suffering from cold.
JAsuARy 2o.-A despatch from Prince MenschikoH
states that during last night successful sortie
made against tho French centre. Several made
prisoners and many killed.
JANUARY 22-The following report has via Blu.
charest; st;--weather very fne but the British sl
scky However, abundant supplies OF all kinds, have
arrived shot, shell and clothing but houses. There
is progress to report in the siege. The British 39th
and 14th regiments dsembarking The French have
undertaken to hold the whole British works.
The ealvanic apparatus for exploding twenty tons OF
powder against the sunken ships Sebasopol has
rived at Balakava and the expected corps Of divers
1t expected the explosion will damage the foundations
Of forts Constantine and Alexander.
The new Russian defences at Odessa are completed
composed of twenty.ssven batteries and mounting
hundred and ten guns. The Notifications Of Kafa
Anapa Kertsh and sujak Pale being strengthened
THE DANUBE.
omer Pacha has sent in his resignation, because Is
mael Pasha appointed to the command OF the army at
Roumea, not placed under his orders.
Large bodies Of the Russians again concentrating
in Rcni, and sadyk Pacha has proceeded with all his
available troops to that point.
The Russians made q reconnaissance from TutcLa,
the 10th and 11th between the sulna mouths Of the
Danube, and omeisklrmishiug occurred
The St. Petersburg Journal gives an official account
Of the recent crossing OF the Danube and describes it
reconnaissance in force. Letters however, cay it
really advance of the whole Russian army, which
stopped by orders from the Russian ambassador at
Vienna, to prevent embarrassment to negotiations.
The Russians occupy their previous positions
| their side Of the river.
Constantnople accounts Of the 22d say a change in
the Turkish ministry is expected Affairs arranged
| with Greece and this Turkish Minister is recalled.
| ASIA.
ScbamyIs existence and continued command Is
| proved by a recent forsy of his Tiais; the
report of his death probably false. Rurdstan
tinues IN state Of revolt Accounts from the army
| Ksrs unchanged.
General Guyon has been placed on half pay.
The Cars two sons passed through Moscow the
| 18th.
Great Britain.
IMPORTANT PROCEEDINGS IN TIE BRITISH PARLIA-
MENT- LORD DERBY UNABLE TO FORM A CABINET
THE BALTIC FLEET ORDERED TO SEA.
| The week has been Of anxiety in England. The
Atlantic brought London papers OF Saturday 27th,
tanning Lord John Russers explanation Of his resigna.
tion also containing the Of the debate
Mr. Roebuck's motion Of want OF confidence in the
| Ministry.
On the evening Of Monday, 30th, Mr.. Roebucks motion
resumed In the House Of Commons, namely-'sThat
select committee be appointed inquire into the con
clifton Of the British army before Sebastopo, and into
the conduct Of those departments OF the government
whose duty 1t has been to administer to the wants Of
| that army"
Messrs Stafford and Disraeni spoke, when the House
divided 305 fOr he iarfav
against government, l5T whereupou the Ministry 70.
signed
Their resignation accepted, and the Aberdeen
| Cabinet only hold Office until new Ministry can be
formed.
On the evening Of Tuesday the 3oth the Queen sent
for the Earl Of Derby the leader Of the conservative
party On Wednesday, Lord Derby waited the Queen,
and had an interview OF two hours. when the inter.
view was finished Lord Derby drove In haste to the
residence OF Lerd Palmsrston, where heightened
ference took place The public have not yet learned
What occurred between them, but the general rumor
that Lord Palmerson would not assent to the terms
proposed by Lord Derby; consequently the latter
unable TO form q sufheienty strong cabinet. Various
rumors then followed, pointing TO Lord Palmerston
Lord John Russell, and lastly to Lord IAndsowne, a.
those who would probably be placed at the head OF the
| ministry.
Both houses Of Parliament adjourned from Tuesday
until Thursday. On re.assemblng, Lord Aberdeen
briefly announced the resignation. The Duke Of New
castle entered into explanation In self defence
4 The Earl Of Derby informed the House that he had
been invited by the Queen 10 form Cabinet but could
/ not do 20.
The friends Of the Aberdeen ministry dead against
Lord John Russell for breaking up the coalition by his
retirement. The Queen Is reported TO have written him
autograph letter eensurng his conduct but this
doubtful No ministry has yet been formed and gene.
i rally there Ia souae What of pubic auxiety