Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-04-05
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.

GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
There was no mistake about the an
nouncement of the death of Nicholas,
by the last steamer. The Emperor
Nicholas is dead. and his son, Alexan-
der, has ascended the throne of the
Empire, with the title of Alexander the
Second His succession took place with
out opposition, and perfect order and
quiet.
He has issued q manifesto, stating
that he win adhere to the policy of his
illustrious father. Nicholas, Constan-
tine, and his other brother, together with
the leading government officers, have
taken the oath of allegiance.
Alexander has confirmed the instruc-
tons of his father to Gortschakoff, the
Russian Diplomatists at Vienna, to ne
gotiate, and the preliminary meet
ing of the conference bad been held at
Vienna.
The late Czar had, before his death
recalled Menschikof from the Crimea,
and had appointed Gen. Gortschakoff to
the chief command, and Gen. Osten
Sacken second in command. Gen.
Ludor had been appointed to the COM
mand of the Russian forces in Bessara-
bia.
Alexander had appointed Gen. Ludi-
mer Minister of War.
The allies have ordered their generals
in the Crimes to press forward the war.
There had been more fighting in the
Crimsa. The French stormed a re.
doubt, skilfully erected by the Russians
in the night, and several hundred were
killed on both sides.
1t was rumored and generally be-
Iieyed, that the Grand Duke Michael
had been wounded at Sevastopol, and
had since died.
A large Russian force threatened
Balaklava.
The blockade of the Danube has been
raised.
Broussa, Turkish city in Asia Minor,
has been nearly destroyed by an earth
quake, together with three-fourths of its
Inhabitants
Strong indications of disagreement
have arisen, between France and Eng
land. Napoleon has said that the armies
shall no longer act together, if Roe
bucks committee proceed with its in
yestigations in regard to the war. Up
on this Lord Clarendon started by ex-
press to Bologne to patch up matters,
and it is reported he succeeded, but it
was believed, nevertheless, that the
Parliament would be dissolved, and
probably the ministry would have to be
Temodeled. The committee, notwith-
standing. proceeded with its investiga-
tions. =
Difficulties of serious character ex.
ist in Ticino, in Switzerland, and the
crisis in the Belgian Cabinet continued.
The King of Denmark is sick.
The Atlantic left Liverpool at P.
M. on the 10th inst, and arrived off the
light ship about midnight last night,
but did not come into the bay until day
light. She experienced strong wester-
ly winds during the entire passage.
She brings seventy-four passengers,
among whom are Archbishop Hughes,
of New York, and Bishop Newman.
The Gear Nicholas expired shortly
after noon, on the I'd inst. His disease
was atrophy of the lungs. and he was
only a few days sick. His last words
were:
.'Tell Frederick, of Prussia, to con-
tinue attached to Russia, as he has
hitherto been. and never to forget his
fathers words.n
1t is Stated. that a few days before
the Cars death, he succeeded in eff
fecting a complete reconciliation be-
tween his two eldest sons, Alexander
and Constantine. who were at variance.
The news of the Gar Nicholas
death was received with demonstrations
of joy.
The Prussian court had all gone into
mourning, and orders were issued to
the Prussian army to put on the usual
badges of mourning for four weeks.
The death Of the Czar was announced
Friday night. the ed, by the managers
ofithe Theatres in London, and pro-
duced the most tumultnous cheering.-
At Vienna the news produced consider
aBle agitation. The Emperor of Aus
mia directed, IN acknowledgment of
the services rendered by Nicholas of
Russia. during bis trclbles in Hungary,