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the night of the ldth, the French destroyed
the Russian rifle ambuscade in front OF the
lalakof tower. A terrible battle between
a Russian sortic and the French ragged during
the night, perhaps the most sanguinary since
lnkerminn. April 18th. A dispatch w
the French government says the French
have taken Russian ambuscadcs in front of
the Malakotf tower and have added them to
the French lines They have also crowned
ravine which runs along the fertilization of the
city whore the Russians formerly kept their
reserves. They have also sprung a mine be-
fore the flagstaff battery at distance of 90
metres, thereby opening new parallel which
has been successfully joined to the others
From the 18th to the l4th the French loss
was only 800. The situation of affairs was
considered satisfactory by the French. April
10Th. Tho French Minister of War learns
that the bcseigcrs were still advancing, and
were consolidating their position. On the
night of the 18th the Russians made strong
sortie but were promptly repulsed. Prince
Gortschakofl's account of the same date says
" The bcsicgers' fro on the 10th. 18th and
18th was less violent. Our batteries replied
successfully. On the night Of the 18th one
of our battalions made a sortie to destroy the
cnemy's most advanced works. Our object
was fully attained Moreover tho loss of the
garrison the past few days has been less. -
Tho latest is also from Prince Gortschakoff,
on the ODD, and states that after L. days bonn
bardnent the Allies fire had become weak and
caused little damage. The Arch-Dukes Mich
oas and Michael have again set out for the
Crimca.
Some notice is excited by report that an
| American squadron is to make dcmonstra-
| ton against Cuba. 1t is admitted that war
between the United States and Cuba would
! greatly complicate present European politics.
1t is still reported that Napoleon will com
mand the Allied army, but the report is not
generally credited. The English steamship
| Crrsus from Genoa, for the Crimca, with
Sandman troops, was burnt - passengers
saved
Berlin correspondence says it hardly admits
of doubt that an approximation of views has
recently taken place between the Prussian and
Austrian governments which bodies no good
to the cause of the Western Powers. Baron
/ Hess would go to Gallica on May I'd, but
probably only to review the army. He is re-
ported to have said that the Austrian army
under no circumstances could be ready to take
the field before August.
The Chinese insurgents have evacuated
Shanghai and Canton.
There has been considerable excitement in
the English grain market. Flour has ad-
vanced Is. cd. to q, and corn IS. The sale
of American lour'wa. not large. Con.ols had
declined to Sss. The Russian frigate Diana
had been lost on tho coast of Japan.
BosroN, May 9th
The details of the Asias news have beer
received. The most important fact not before
broke out among tho French troops Mt Sebas-
topol and wa, raging fercely.
The city of Broussa in Turkey had beer
for second time the scene of terrible
earthquake. One hundred and fifty shock.
were experienced. At last accounts the
city was on fire in various places.
The Allies were short of ammunition o.
Sebastorol. The cholera was raging at St
Petcrsburgh. An inundation at St. Peters
burgh had caused great damage.
X. n. Troubles.
CHICAGO, Nay 4th.
The State KnowNothing Convention ad
journed last evening after n stormy session
Il -, ,,1 . ot 81, oh, -,
tho slavery question.
Navigation.
DETROIT, May 4th
The Steamer North Star arrived here to
day from Sault St Marie, beng the first boa
of the season.
Boston News.
BosroS, May eth.
Gov. Gardner has yet made no move in re
gard to the removal of Judge Loring. Tn
mayor Of Boston has issued proclamatio
that he will enforce the New Liquor Law.
petition has been received here from tn
, Western part Of the State praying the Legis
, lature to request Henry Wilson to resign hi
, L. [. Senatorship because he betrayed tn
republican party at the late election.
, 81. Law ith'ts
QuEBEc, May eth.
I Navigation is now open. Yesterday Brig
Ottawa and Albion and Ship Toronto arrived
, Great BalloonIng so miles an hour.
BALTIMORE, May eth.
The southern mail as late as due is r
Gel we'd. Mons. GODDARD the Aeronaut lie
New Orleans on Sunday the 9th ult., in h
, Balloon and travelled $40 miles in six hour
when he landed his passengers at Port Gibso
4 Miss, and then resumed his voyage.
The Anniversaries commenced.
New YORK, May eth.
Anniversary week was inaugurated yeste
day, by appropriate sermon, at many of o,
city churches but the meeting. will not
;. fairly under wny until tomorrow.
Powdcrmill Explosion.
The powder mill at Rochester n Y. cxplo
{ cd last night, killing five persons,
= The Liquor law in New York and Mass
@ An opinion Of Mr. Girard "a noted lawyer
o New York, is published, in which he declar
y the n. Y. Liquor Law unconstitutional.
c There is an organization of 100 liquor sellt
in this city (Boston) formed to oppose t
II enforcement of the new liquor law here. I
l. State Temperance Convention in this CT
yesterday was addressed by Gov, Clark
New York, Rev. f. II. Chaplin and others.
1t was numerously attended.