Washington sentinel., 1855-07-19
foreign sntelIiatnle.
By THE ARAGO.
ENGLAND.
The Death OF Lord RagIan-Annuity to I
his Widow.


The accounts from the Crimea state that fol
some days previous TO his death, Lord Raglan
had been suffering from indisposition at his quar-
ters, but until p. m. on the 2Sth his lordshI
progressed TO the satisfaction OF his medical at
tendants Afterwards, alarming symptoms de-
veloped themselves, attended with difficulty OF
breathing, which gradually increased. From )
p, IN. he was unconscious, and from that period
he gradually sank, until twenty five minutes be-
fore 9, at which hour he died. The event has
plunged the whole army into the most profound
grief
In both House>of Parliament on the evening of
the Sd instant royal message, recommending
the House to provide some material token of re-
cognition to Lord Raglan, for the services he had
rendered to his country during this and previous
wars, was brought under consideration. And it
was agreed that annuity OF II 900 year
should be granted to the widow of his late Lord
ship, and ~, 900 year TO the present possessor
of the title with remainder to his next heir.
In the House of Lords, whilst discussing the
merits of the late Lord Raglan, the Earl of Gal
loway blamed the Government for having al
lowed certain charges adduced against Lord
Raglan in Parliament and elsewhere to pass un-
answered. To this neglect he believed that the
premature death of the late Field Marshal was
in great measure attributable.
Admiral Seymour, who was wounded on board
Her Majesty's ship Exmouth, from the bursting
Vi all lIllcTHul was SILL
little hope was entertained of saving the sight Of
his eye.
Opening Of the French Legislative As
sembly-speech OF the Emperor.
The French Legislative Assembly was opened
on the Cd of July, whom the Emperor Louis Ma
poleon delivered the following speech:
g 'Messisms les Seaateurs; Msssieurs les De-
putes: The diplomatic negotiations commenced
during the course of our last session already
made you foresee that should be obliged to call
you together when they came to termination.
Unhappily the conferences of Vienna have failed
in procuring peace, and come again to appeal to
the patriotism Of the country and to your own.
Were we wanting in moderation in settling the
conditions? do not fear TO examine the question
before you.
"One year already had passed since the com
mencement of the war, and already France and
England had saved Turkey, gained two battles,
forced Russia to evacuate the Princpalities, and
to exhaust her forces in the defence Of the Crimea
We had, moreover, in our favor the adhesion Of
Austria and the moral appreciation of the rest of
Europe. In that situation the cabinet Of Vienna
asked us if we would consent to treat upon bases
vaguely formulated. Before our successes refu-
sal on our part seemed natural. Was it not TO be
supposed, forsooth, that the demands of France
and England would increase in proportion to the
d
ready made;
swell, France and England did not turn their
advantages to account, or even make the most of
the rights given to them by previous treaties, so
much had they at heart to facilitate peace and to
give an interchangeable proof of their modera-
ton. We restricted ourselves to ask, in the in
terests of Germany, the free navigation OF the
Danube, and breakwater against the Russian
flood which continually obstructed the mouths of
that great river Well, all these propositions,
which may call magnanmous from their disin-
terestedness, and which were approved in princi-
pie by Austria, by Prussia, and by Russia herself,
have evaporated in the Conferences.
"We demanded, in the interest of humanity
and of justice, the same guarantees for the Chris
tans of every confession under the exclusive pro-
lection Of the Sultan. In the interests of the
Porte, as well as in those of Europe, we demanded
that Russia should limit, 10 reasonable degree,
sufficient to shield her against attack, the number
of her ships in the Black Sea, number which she
could only maintain with an aggressive object.
We demanded, in the interests of Austria and of
Germany, better constitution for the Danubian
Principalities, that they might serve as barrier
against these repeated invasions of the North
"Russia, who had consented, in theory, to put
an end TO her preponderance in the Black Sea,
has refused every limitation of her naval forces,
and we have still to wait for Austria to fulfil her
engagements, which consisted in rendering our
treaty of alliance offensive and defensive if the
negotiations failed. Austria, il is true, proposed
TO us TO guarantee with her by treaty the inde-
pendence of Turkey, and to consider for the fu-
ture as casus beM an increase of the number of
Russian ships of war exceeding that before the
commencement Of hostilities. To accept pro-
position impossible, for il in no manner bound
Russia; and on the contrary, we should apparent
ly have sanctioned her preponderance in the Black
Sea by treaty. The war had TO follow its course.
"The admirable devotion Of the army and navy
will, | trust, soon lead to a happy result. Ii is
for you 10 provide me with the means to continue
the struggle. The country has already shown
what resources it has at its command, and the
confidence il places in me. Some months since
it offered me 100000. .000f, more than demand
ed. portion of that sum will suffice to ma intain
its military honor and its rights as great nation.
81 had resolved TO 20 and place myself in the
midst of that valiant army, where the presence of
the Sovereign could not have failed TO produce
happy influence, and, witness Of the heroic efforts
Of our soldiers, should have been proud to lead
them; but serious questions agitated abroad, which
have always remained pending, and the nature OF
circumstances demanded at home new and inn
portant measures. II is therefore, with regret
that abandoned the idea. My government will
propose TO you to vote the annual recruitment bill;
there will be no extraordinary levy, and the bill
will take the usual course necessary for the regu-
larity Of the administration Of recruitment bill.
ain conclusion, gentlemen, lei Us pay here.
solemnly just tribute Of praise 10 those who
fight for the county; let Us mingle our regrets
for those whose loss we have 10 deplore. So great
an example OF unsefshness and constancy will
not have been given in vain 10 the world Let US
not be discouraged by the sacrifices which are
necessary, for, rs you are aware, a nation must
either abdicate every political character, or, u 4
possesses the instinct and the will 10 act conior.
maby TO its generous nature. 10 is historical ira
ditions. 10 its providental mission, i must learn
how 10 support at times the trials whdh alone can
re.temper il, and restore il 10 the rank which j.
its due Faith in the Almighty, perseverance in
our efforts, and we shall obtain peace worthy Of
the alliance OF two great nations.
The French Corn Trade.
The Echo Agricoie says For some days past
the weather has been rs favorable for the crops
as could be desired. The return Of The fine weath
er has naturally calmed down public apprehen-
sion. At present there are more sellers than pur-
chasers, and offers are more numerous even from
districts more distant than those from which or
dinary supplies are obtained
Particulars Of the Attack on the Rcdnn
and MalaEor Towcrs-Tho Repulse OF
the Besiegers, sc.
HEIGHTS BEFORE SEBAsToPoL, June q.
The original plan OF attack contemplated