New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-16

By the arrival Of the Africa at Halifax, we
have dates from Liverpool 70 the Sd inst. The
news 10 very important the great feature being
the death OF the Emperor Of Russia which hap
pened on the I'd inst. The Earl Of Clarendon
announced the Dews in the House Of Lords on
Friday night, stating that it occurred between
~ and O'Clock of the morning of that day.
The news came from the British Min
ister at the Hague, and also from Lord John
Russell, at Bezlin, and was considered authentic
II was aurmisel that the Emperor died by the
hand of IN assassin; but the cause assigned for
bis death, and generally believed, was pu'monic
spoplexy. The effect Of the news upon CON-
mercisl affairs had not been developed. the
time being too short. The sdvices from
the Crinea are of the same tenor ss by
the last arrivals. Nothing important has trans
pired. The Russians made sortio on the 18th
February, but it did not amount to much. On
the 14th there was another, whereby the French
lost So men. The weather was growing warm
and spring-like. Official accounts Of the battle
OF Eupatoia are received. 1t consisted mainly
of a heavy fire of artillery, under cover Of
which the Russians made two or three
attempts to carry the town by storm. No
Few attempt has been made. 1t is reported that
the Russians have captured SchamyPs strongest
fort. Lord John Russell had arrived at Berlin,
and had on audience with the King and Baron
Mamie uffel Prussia is said to be trying to come
to an understanding with the Western Powers.
General Wedell, the Prussian Minister at
Paris, has gone to Berlin to explain the
points at issue. The draft of general treaty is
prepared at Vienna, securing the integrity Of
Turkey, preventing the future encroachments of
individual Powers, and guaranteeing the rights
of Christians. That document will be cOnsd-
cred at the Conference. All the Plenipotsn-
tiaries, except Lord John Russell, have arrived
at Vienna. Notwithstanding the Russian pro
fessions Of peace, accounts state that warlike
preparations were never more active than at
present. Earl Carlisle is appointed Lord-Lieut
Of ireland; otherwise the Ministry il ss an
nounced by last arrivals. Parliament has done
nothing important. In the House of Lords there
had been debate on acknowledging the loyalty
of Canada aud other Colonies, but no action.
Mr.. Roebucks Committee is hard at work. aud
the Duke of Newcastle had been summoned
to give evidence before them. TIE 2lst
inst is appointed National Fast for the
success of the war. Meetings deprecating the
war throughout the country are increasing in
number. The French Emperor has been at the
Camp at st. Omer. Nothing further 10 known
with regard to his intended visit to the Crimes.
There were rumors Of important political arrests,
but they were rumors only. The Sandman
Chambers have voted the suppression of mon
asteries. Nothing further ia known of the
adherence of Naples or Tuscany to the Allies.
There is some important intelligence from Cbin,.
The Insurgents hold Canton in q state Of siege,
and have command of the river. Their feet his
gained several victories over the Imperslists.
Supplies are consequently cut of, and provisions
are rising rapidly. There had been fight at
Whampos anchorage in presence of several English
and American ships of war, and considerable dam
age was done to the foreign commercial shipping.
The EDglish and American Commissioners pro-
tect the factories. At Shanghai there had been a
difficulty between the insurgents and the French.
Admiral Laquerre was bombarding the city,
which, it is supposed, has before this been sur
rendered or stormed. The insurgents have met
with reverses near Pekin.