Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-06-09
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GNclNsATI, June 6.--The Know Nothing State
Convention at Cleveland is largely attended. The
Platform has been adopted and is to be Published.
1t IS strongly anti slavery ~
Five men were killed to-day in the tunnel of the
Dayton and Cincinnati Short-line Railroad, by the
eaving iu OF an embankment. Ths work IS but
slightly damaged
We have had heavy rains to-day.
The line is interrupted by the storm east OF this
city. Nas'8 hes si
.+'E ADDITIONAL BY THE AFRICA.
NEw YORK June 6-The Berlin papers report
the Austrian mediatory proposals in Turkey settled
between themselves. The number of ships that
each are to keep in the Black Sea are as follows:
England and France each two ships; Turkey and
Austria the same number each. Turkey is not to
enter into treaty with Russia unless submitting
it to France and Englsnd.
According to the Vienna papers the conference
win be reopened and meeting held on the 26h
without the Russian plenipotentiary.
Pellissier will make bold attempt to cut of Le-
pTandis army.
1t is said that Omar Pascha has offered to take
Silnperaiol with the Turks if the French would
support his advances.
The secret expedition that was recalled from
KertZsh is reported again as having sailed, and its
destination is unknown
A recent arrivaeof three French divisions swels
the allies forces to 200, 000-say the French 120,-
00O and English 10000, Turks 10000, and the
Sandman force II 900 troops.
A correspondent from the English camp says,
that the army is well supplied with all the neces-
saries. Some fever and cholera still prevailed.
There was spirited engagement on the night OF
the 10th, the loss being considerable On the llth
and 18th sorties were made. The Russians charged
the British trenches and some leaped over the par
apets and were bayoneted Their loss was severe.
The British lost Captain and over 100 men put
hors du combat
On the 10Th Gortschakoff telegraphs that he
enemy's FIRE was weak, and Russian losses mod
crate
Both sides were erecting batter les for q severe
battle before the walls.
y Gen. Pelissier telegrsphs on the 24th that
very lively combat is going on against an important
outer position, which lasted all night and we OBJ
tanned complete success. The Russian loss YVES
considerable
The Patre gives further particulars Toe French
attacked the Russian intrenched camp near bas-
ton on the night of the 3d. and again on the night
of the 23d, and carried it by assault.
LATEST, SATURDAY MORNING The Moniteur has
dispatch from Pelissier dated the 25th, stating
that the French occupied large place darmie be-
tween the Central Baston and the sea shore, the
enemy having had enormous losses the preceding
day, had ceded more easily.
Waewaski in a circular to the French agents
abroad answers Nesselrode's late note.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 9.-All the fortified har-
bors in the Bay of Finland are placed in a state of
siege.
The French feet left KEEL on the 22d to join the
English. The English cruisers had brought sever
/ al prizes TO Elmsmere. The bulk Of the Eng
lish fleet was at Morgue. Official information
loI Al lvt,,p -
the Russian government had ordered all ships
of war to Cronstsdt to be sunk except eight liners.
The Austrian squadron is about to leave Triest
to rendezvous at Seomisch. r-yE-gf
The mortality in the Austrian army at Gallicia
continues; $4,000 dedand % 600 We're in the hos
pitfalls.
An imperial ukase has been issued to authorize
the Polish treasury to effect loan for the current
expenses of the army.
There was great debate in the House of Com
mons on the oath, on D'Isrsell1s motion of want
of confidence and expressing dissatisfaction in am
blguous language at the uncertain conduct of the
Government. Sir Thomas Barring on behalf of
the Government moved an amendment regretting
the failure of the conferences and promising every
support tor the continuance of the war. Lord
John Russell replied, defending his conduct
The Vienna debate continued until Friday when
there was a division of 2l9 for DIsrseh and
3l9 against him-consequentIy the ministry stands
Parliament adjourned to June 4.
On the 4th, Lord Palmerston had private meet
ing OF the members Of Parliament, over 200 being
present. lie declared it the intention of the Gov
eminent to prosecute the war. The proceedings
were harmonious
1t was expected that, by the Doth of June every
! available infantry man belonging to the govern
ment will have embarked for the sest-of.war
1t was expected to obtain an unconditional par
don of Smith O'Brien.
The ship G. L. Sampson, of New York, was
! BURT at sea May 4th. All saved.
The steamer Sarah Sands had been taken as
troop ship.
The great Derby race was won by Wild D.
relL
Queen Victoria would visit Paris on the 18th of
August.
A small conspiracy was discovered in Saragossa
go men in the garrison had deserted.
The Basque Provinces were tranquil.
The King of Sardinia's infant son is dead.
1t is reported that the King would go to the
| Crmea
Russia has annexed four districts of country be-
longing to Mogul tribes. - ~.
. ARRIVAL OF THE NORTHERN LIGHT
NEw York, June 6-The steamer Northern
Light arrived to dav in days and hours from
San juan, with Ais passengers and 1924 900 on
! freight
The Sonora left San Francisco for Panama on
| the 10Th. ... .rl
/ We do not find the amount of her specie on
| freight in the papers
! The Northern Light had very large amount of
! gold in the possession of the Central American
/ Government
! The arrival of Col. Kinney was snxiously looked
| for ...
The sloop-of war st. Mary was still at San Juan,
and would leave about the 1st of March for the
Sandwich Islands, &c.
though there had been some large sales af -four
and grain for shipment to New York, Liverpool
and Australia. The ship O'Conner sailed for New
York on the 10th with 704 tons wheat, 204 tons
barlep, 10 tons -four. The Flying Cloud would
| follow with 1000 tons of wheat and -four.
THE OCEAN STEAMERS.
| SaiIino nay IN md fror no lin cd fafa