The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-12-27
ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Asia.

The Royal mail steamship Asia, Capt. Lott,
from Liverpool on the Sth inst, arrived at Hal
flax December Is.
The news by this arrival consists mainly oil |
peace rumors, but the public had no means OF |
estimating their truth, and they are probably OF |
little value.
The London Globe regarded as the quasi or
gan of the British Ministry, in its number of the
It'll inst, says:
"The peace rumors which have been so prev
alent for some days are not entirely without
foundation; but we should warrant an extreme
lyerroneous impression if we describe that found
alton as possessed of the solidity with which
some capitalists and others have invested it, and
upon which they would appear to have built the
most sanguine expectations. Russia has her
selfmade no propositions for peace; and whether
she is now disposed to such terms as the West
ern Powers would accept, is only to be eshma-
ted by her character for prudence, and her wish
to form correct appreciation of her own mill
tary resources and those of her opponents
| Judging of her intentions by this light, we own
that they do not appear to us as likely TO lead
| to any prompt solution. Russia having made
no offer of terms of peace, it cannot, of course,
be stated what precise terms the belligerent
Powers would be willing to consider. The terms
which will be entertained will be only such as
afford complete guaranty against future az
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satisfied Whatever may be the indirect attempt
made to terminate hostilities, there will not be
the least cessation on the part Of the English
Government. We may say gigantic prepare
| tions are on foot for the ensuing campaign. Ii
the Emperor of Russia could be brought to a
full appreciation ofthose preparations, we should
indeed have hopes of peace. We some time ago
showed that with the spring of 1856 England
> would be represented in the Crimea by an army
> of 20, 900 fighting men, in admirable condition
: and we believe that estimate will turn out q
. good deal too moderate. She will be represent
> ed in the Baltic by a fleet of not far short o.
I two hundred and fifty vessels, of which by fal
- the greater portion are being specially construct
y ed for the service required of them. Our Allie
y are acting as becomes the greatness of the con
test. AS far as human calculations go, we cal
. see nothing to fear but, we say it deliberately
appalling disasters to Russia for the next cam
. paign. 1t is entirely for Russia to avoid or in
: vite these disasters"
C. The Crimea.-The Times correspondent
:, writes from the camp before Sebastopo, Nov
y "a, saying there is really nothing to write abou
! as nothing has occurred. Very little firing
" exchanged between the north and south sides
~ DeserIers confirm the report that the bulk
=. the Russian army remains in its former pos
ny ton, viz the 18th, 18th, and 18TH divisions @
~ the Severnaya or North Plateau; the 10th al
Va Va 18th on Mackenzie Ridge; and the rest on Il
IL Plateau of Korales, keeping the belbec al
,n' the Katcha.
~ The French have been reinforced by Gle
VI Chasseloups divisions, consisting of II, 0OO me
49, The English and Sardinians are also reinforce
vi and it is supposed that the Russians have
- ceived reinforcements likewise.
us The PrincipalitieS.-The intrigue cOntinu
~ respecting the choice of a Hospodar. Englal
no' supports John Ghika as the most suitable co
"a didate France and Turkey favcr NJ. Oalimac
III while Austria 2idea with PRINCE Stirbey. Al
As'a.,g is said to desire that in future the Hosl
correspon>aI be named for life by the Porte, 81