The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-05-05
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
OF STEAMERS ATLANTIC
AND aSyx
EicHr DAYS LATER PROV rurop,

LAIhk FROM EUROPE.
Feace conferences Broken up Bombnrd,..,,
Seoos,opot-D Desperate Fighting Visit
e Ndpoteon to EnS7aad--TAs Brif;.h
NV foRK, May THE steamship Allan.
nc, with dates from Liverpool 10 1be o1st -
april, and the Asia with dates "a the ooJ - -
Apr'i; arrived here today. bringing a;.bt
uhays later intelligence than that brought by
mr. THE VIENNA CONFERENCE.
ahe resce Conference at Vienna had bro.
Ken up after the 18th session-the Rma.;.ss
having rejected the demands of the ASI;as -
mere were strong indications that Anstr;o
wouid refuse to act against Russia and MI
hopes OF II were given up for the present
Lord John Russell and M. Drouyn de r,
Hugs had left Vienna ue =
sEBAsToPoL.
The bombardment of Sebastopol cou.
menced on the 9th ult., and Eve bnndraa
guns opened their fire on the city, and con-
tinued until the 18th ult. An assault was
considered Improbable. though it was the
intention of the allies to carry it by storm,
ing, if possible. During the first two DAYS.
the fire of the besiegers was much supe,io
to that OF the Russians, and the works of the
latter were much damaged.
On the night of the 18th, an attack was
made by the left of the Allies, and the Rms
slams were twice dislodged from a strongly
fortified position, which was then retained in
the hands of the French. The position at.
tanned enables the Allies to fortify the sum
nit which overlooks the rayine and is one Of
great Importance.
Five of the seven feet admirals in the
Black Sea, have died or been killed since the
siege began.
Gortschakoff had published an address 70
the garrison in Sebastopol, steting that the
prospect of affairs looked more encouraging
for the besieged than ever.
A serious dlsturb ance had occurred at Kra-
govis, occasioned by the brutality of a Rus
sian officer. The inhabitants rose en- masse.
attacked the Austrian troops and drove them
out of the city.
The British loan of f16,00O, 900 sterling.
has been taken by the RothschiIds, in the
shape OF an annuity, terminating in 80 years
An increase of the tax upon spirits. tea.
conee and sugar, is proposed, and also re-
newal of the stamp tax.
1t Is said that England assents to Louis
Napoleon's proposition to take command of
the allied army at the Crimea, but the truth
OF the assertion is doubtful.
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.
,LM,EapooL, April 20 Brown, shipley l. Co.'s
through the week, and more stesdiness in the mar.
net during the lat two days. Sales for the week
ending the 10Th, 600 bales and on Friday and Ss-
turday after the 18th 10000 bales were disposed Of
VI the latter Is 600 bales were taken by the trade
The market closed steady on Saturday
Flour declined one shilling and Wheat declined
three pence per bushel. There was more demand
for Corn and holders realized Cd. advance Ohio
Flour Is quoted at AZ shillinsa 11
In provisions, Gardeners circular reports more &C.
tlvity and hrmness In the market and q better de-
msnd. Prices were maintained though the stock
was heavy Bacon was improving and had advanced
In rosin. circulars report fair demand Common
ie quoted at AZ Sd and fine IL. Demand for turpsn.
tine iimtsd-quoted at IL. 5d267s Cd. Spirits sell
slowly at S9s. Tar improved. Iron unchanged
Money easy. Consols declined to 1874