The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-13
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BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TElEGRAPHs,
Nsn-Arrival OF the European Steamers.
HALIFAX, March 12-11 P. NJ
We have not yet received any tidngs Of the steamer
Pacific or Africa. The weather is mild and pleasant.
important from Washington.

Important from Washington.
THE RUSSIAN WAR OPINIONS AT sT. PETERSBURG
WITH REGARD TO THE CHANCES OF PEACE -CoNDI-
TONS ALONE ON WHICH THE EMPEROR WILL AC.
CKPT 1.-THE CzAR's AUTOGRAPH LETTER TO THE
PRESIDENT.
WASHINGTON March IL, 1855.
have learned from the Russian embassy here that no
expectations are entertained at St. Petersburg Of peace
being concluded in the Of the ensuing summer
The heIes derived from the Vienna conference have
therefore, slender foundation. understand that
there upwards Of Russian troops in the Cr
mea, between Sebastopol and Perekop at the
other side OF the isthmus, within short distance OF t.
The Russian government will make peace unless
the principal demands urged by MenschikoG at Con-
santinople, are agreed upon, and the Greek church
placed, in all respects upon the same footing as the
Latin.
There is one condition, IL IL be insisted upon by the
Allies, upon which Russia viii remain frn and that Is
with regard TO the reduction Of her navy She will in
crease rather than diminish the amount of her naval
force With regard TO the abandonment OF sebastopo
from what can learn great obstacles win be offered
to such stpulaton-tbat is provided that Russia be
properly indemnifed for the sacrifice Her readiness to
concede this point explained by the fact that the
Emperor has for long time past entertained the pro-
Ject OF fortifying Kafa Theodosia which
lies directly across the Peninsula, towards the
South, and is intended to be the termi.
Of the Moscow Railroad. The Notifications to
be erected here will be stronger than those OF Sebasop
and viii in other respects be reliable from their
contiguity to the Crcassan coast.
From what have heard at the embassy, there ia no
doubt to the fact Of the Presidents having received
an autograph letter from the Gar The letter did not
it is true, contain any political information it was
merely Of supplementary character and gave express
to the friendly feelings entertained by the Emperor
towards this country confirmed, however the report
OF important disclosures having been made through the
Russian Embassy to our government. All the former
accounts Of the Importance Of these disclosures sub
santialy correct, and may now be positively affirmed
From Washington.
INDIAN LAND PURcHAsEs--suIcIDE OF YOUNG
WOMAN.
WASHINGTON, March IL, 1865.
We have had quite delegation for the past month Of
II Chiefs Of the Ctppewas and winnebsgo Indians who
have just concluded treaty for the disposal OF their
lands wett Of lake Superior. They had an interview
with the President and Commissioner OF Indian Affairs
Friday last, when Falmouth, a Pillager Chippewa,
told the President -" That two great men there met
that the whites often accused OF cheating the
Indians but that this time the Indians had cheated the
Commissioner for they had sold him tract Of land for
good deal Of money which worth but little. AT
this the President and Commissioner laughed heartily,
and the Chiefs took their departure, well pleased with
their interview with the Great Father.
In the proceedings Of the Senate towards the close OF
the session, crept into the teegraphc report
which made 1t appear that Mr.. Stuart had opposed the
bill for the improvement Of Lake Harbors whereas Il
should have been that be reported that bill from the
Committee Commerce.
Last night a maine ed daughter of Mr.. Wales, one OF
the Capitol police left home very mysteroasly and
this morning early found in neighbors kitchen, with
her threat cut. Life extinct when the body
discovered and the instrument Of death razor lay be-
aide her The affair is shrouded in mystery The de-
ceased was highly accomplished and much esteemed
Democratic Nomination for Congress In
Virginia.
BALTIMORE March IL, 1856.
The democrats OF the Second Congressional district OF
Virginia have renominated John Mson for Congress
Navigation ON the North River.
RoSpovr March IL, 1855.
The steamer Santa Claus, Of Thomas Cosnelfs line,
arrived here this morning The captain reports CON