The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-05-24

ton" ticket, they will send a committee to
wait upon US with notice to leave the Ter i
tory and if we refuse to go, then we are to be
forcDly expelled. Kansas Herald
Of Freedom, May 5th.
FROM EUROPE.
The American mail steamer Baltic arrived at
New York on the 10Th instant, with London
and Liverpool dates to the 5th.
The latest Geographic accounts from Sebas-
topol-received by the British Government,
which has monopoly of the line-are as late
as the 4th instant. These dispatches state that
the Allies were gaining ground. The English
captured the first rife pit in the night of the
18th ultimo, after desperate encounter. Col.
G. Egerton, the field officer in command, was
killed. On the Goth, an attack was made on
the second Russian pit, which was almost i'm
mediately abandoned. Subsequently, all the
Russian outworks, including number of NOR
tars, were taken, together with many Russian
prisoners. The condition of the siege, however,
was not such as to warrant an assault. The
bombardment had not produced the anticipated
results. 1t had been greatly slackened since
the 18th ultimo so as not to exhaust the ammu-
milton. Encounters were frequent, and the po-
sition of the Allies was still regarded as critical
Notwithstanding the advantages they had gain
ed. An immense Russian army, said to consist
of 100000 men, is reported to be concentrating
near Sebastopol. The Allies were also receiv-
ing numerous reinforcements. The French re-
serve of $4,000 men, near Constantinople, were
expecting to be sent to Balakava.
The Russian official accounts to the Oath ul-
timo represent the damage sustained from the
bombardment up to that time as being of little
hiatt bair Cd, ,soboo
ally successful. The forts on the north side of
the harbor took part in the cannonade, and
threw their shots clear into the lines of the Al
lies. The loss sustained by the garrison, from
the 18th to the 18th ultimo, amounted to sever
subalterns and 436 men killed, and thirty-four
subalterns and 1899 men wounded. The LIST
of casualties of the Allies is stated in the Eng
lish accounts, not to be heavy.
The telegraph from London to the Crimea is
now perfect, except small portion across the
Danube.
There was general impression in England
that the siege would be abandoned for the pres.
ent, and Kamiesch and Balaklava be left to the
defence of a few corps, while the main portion
of the Allied army would endeavor to penetrate
the interior and cut off the supplies intended
for Sebastopol, as preliminary to a more COM
plete investment of the city.
n me6Llng was W DC uclu ny INC ClIiZtHS VI
London, at which an Administration Reform
Association is proposed to be organized. Sim
liar meetings, promoted by the principal men
of all political parties, are to be held in Liver
pool and other towns.
Both Houses of the British Parliament had
granted the supplies asked by the Chancellor of
the Exchequer.
The Emperor Napoleon narrowly escaped as
sassination on the evening of the 18th ultimo.
Two pistols were fired at him, while he was on
horseback, by an Italian, who is said to have
been instigated to the act by personal revenge.
The King of Prussia was i'll of fever.
At Liverpool, the cotton market was active.
The weeks sales amounted to 1917 bales, at
an advance of half cent per pound. Wheat
was four pence higher -four had advanced
from one to two shillings; and corn had advan'
ced two shillings Consols S0t.
PARTICULARS OF THE ATTACK on NAPOLEON.
The Emperor of the French had narrow es-
cape from assassination on the evening of the
18th, while on his way to join the Empress in
her usual ride in the Champs Elysees. The
Emperor, accompanied by two officers of his
household, when near the Barrier de FEtoile,
was approached by well-dressed man, with an
action indicating desire to present a petition.
The latter advaaced to within five or six PAGES
of the Emperor, who had not observed him,
when he was discovered by policeman. As
the policeman gas proceeding towards him, a
cab was rapidly driven between them; and in
the interval the individual had drawn double
barrelled pistol, and, aiming at the Emperor,
discharged both barrels, but without effect. He
was Immediately seized by the police, but not
until he had draya another pistol and made an
attempt to shoot again. 1t is said that enc Of
the balls grazed the Emperor's hat. This
would be assassin is an Italian, named Pianozi,
and was formely ia Garibaldis army. He was
in London while the Emperor was there on his
late visit, and would then have made the at
tempt if he had not been prevented by the great
concourse of people.
After this incident, the Emperor proceeded
with his ride, and visited the Opera Comique in
tbs eYsning, wnere ne vas greftea with I'm.
msnge outbursts of loyalty and enthusiasm.
The Emperor has decided not to receive the
formal address of congratulation, though an
exception was made in regard to the British
residents in Paris. The Corporation of London
have adopted antaddress.
Pianozi is in close confinement, and will be
tried about the middle of May. The Fusionist
and Orieanist papers publisn tas Official &C
counts from the Nonitew without word Of
comment. Is
TION-v EMMA CONFERENCE.
The latest intelligence from the seat of war
is contained in Il g following dispatches;
Var Departing nj, London, May Al p M
A sharp engager ent took piece pa the night of
the LIST of May, n front and left attack; the
whole of the Rus AN rife pits were taken, eight
light mortars an 200 prisoners. The whole
affair was brilliai for the Allies.
ConstantinopL Nay 2.-Canrobert speaks
TO his troops of j imeaiate opeyations.
Orders bare ben received to prepare trans.
ports.
Paris, Friday May 4.-The Patrie of this
evening has the following:
There is a report current to-day, that on the
I'd of May the, hesiegers took possession of
some very important Russian works of counter
approach, after AAerce engagement.
'0n Che followfhg day, the ID Of hay, the
Russians are reported 70 have attempted to re-
JAKE the positions, which remain in the hands
Of the Allies.
It was rumored that despatch had been re-
ca;vad -, por;S frou, Coperol CaoroLo-. :t:s