Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-10


another Secret Expedition in Progress-Siege of
Kars by the Russiams-1he Markets. &c.
HALIFAX. August The steamer Asia arrived
here last night with Liverpool dates 10 Saturday, the
21st ult., one week later than previous advices.
There is nothing decisive, as yet from the seat OF
war.
Roebucks motion for a vote of censure, made in
the House of Commons, has been rejected by vote
of 100; consequently the Pamerstoa ministry still
exists.
It was rumored that Sir William Molcsworh will
succeed Lord John Russell as Colonial Secretary
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.-There is nothing from
the seat of war except that formidable preparations
were in progress before Sebasopo for an assault on
the Malakoff Two or three small sores had been
made, but each were repulsed by the allies.
The Turks and Sardnians had returned from then
expedition to Baidar to Balakava, where another Sc
cret expedition is in PREPARATION destination. not
known. 1t is probably intended for Odessa
The Russians are beseging Kars ant! the Turkish
fore, s in Asia are hard pressed.
THE WAR.-The general aspect Of the war is not
at all encouraging tosthe cause of the allies. Some
slight successes it true, have lately attended their
efforts, but they Of no moment.
Three successive sorties made by the Rus
slams on tho French works on the night OF the 18th,
the assailants coming from the Maakof tower Each
assault was repulSed by the French without material
loss.
Another sorte was made upon the English on the
night of the 18th, which also repused.
On the 18th another sortie was ma lie upon the bat
teres at Careenng Bay, which was vlgorous re-
pulsed.
The Russian ships beginning suffer from
the French batteries at Quarantine Bay.
The report that Prince Gotschakof had received
renforcements is fully confirmed
Another Black Sea expedition is being fitted out
by the allies supposed for Odessa or for the relief of
the Turks, who are hard pressed at Anatoa.
As1A.--T The Russian army had invested KarS and Ku-
tai, and we're hard pressing the Turks in Batoum he
Russians were bringing up the siege guns, and the
situation of the Turkish force was considered cr-
cal, the Russians held all the roads to EurZeroum
THE PERSONALITIES In the princpalltles the re-.
ductiOn of the Austrian forces continues
FROM THE BALTIc-The British ships recon-
notering the approaches 10 Abo.
DENMARK-Denmark has refused to abolish the
sound dues.
! GERMANY--Austria has addressed circular to
! the Germanic Diet strongly favoring peace, and
threatening to hold the municipalities while hosttles
continue and asking the Germanic confederation to
maintain their present attitude. / he Diet replied
that the circumstances existing do not call for fresh
measures, and it does not contemplate extending its
obligations engagements.
ENGL .ND.-Paramenary business for the past
week has Eeen unmportan, except the vote en- Mr..
Roebuchs motion.
! It is reported that Sir Benjamin Hall will be COM
missioner of works, and Sir John Shelley president
| of the board of health.
FRANCE.-There is nothing important in
the progress of events in this empire,
! SPAIN.-Don Escaante has been appointed minister
to Washington.
The rupture between Rome and Spain is com
plee in consequence of the church property bill The
Papal Charge has demanded his passport.
The Black Warrior dispute has been definitely
settled by the granting of indemnity TO the amount
of 100000 reals
The General OF the Carlists has been shot al Ga
! rome.
nsurrectionary skirmishes hava occurred at Burgos
A treaty with the Dominican Republic has been
sanctioned by the Cortes
IrALY.-The allied powers have expressed theiI
| formal disapprobation of attempted Instruction al
| Modena. Arrests have been made at Spezza, Car
rara and elsewhere, and the French garrisons a
Rome have been reinforced
Mazzni publishes letter in the Genoa papers
. warming Italians against Ronapartist intrguee.
Most of the small German States are preparing t.
disarm. The resignation OF the Hanoverian Cabine
was hourly expected.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. are still reported between
/ the Gar ana Constantine. The Prince of Prussia il
about visiting St Petersburg, act, as is supposed al
a mediator.
The Russian official journal complains that on thu
Sd OF July six English boats, under the protection
a flag OF truce, enter ed the harbor of HANNA ant
pluntered the shipping until driven off by fire from
the shore