The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-12-27
ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Asia.

flax December Is.
The news by this arrival consists mainly OF
peace rumors, but the public had no means of
estimating their truth, and they are probably OF
little value
The London Globe regarded as the quasi or
gan of the British Ministry, in its number of the
It'll inst, says:
"The peace rumors which have been so prev
alent for some days are not entirely without
foundation; but we should warrant an extreme
lyerroneous impression if we describe that found
alton as possessed of the solidity with which
some capitalists and others have invested ii. and
upon which they would appear to have built the
most sanguine expectations. Russia has her
elfmade no propositions for peace; and whether
she IS now disposed to such terms as the West
ern Powers would accept, is only to be estima-
ted by her character for prudence, and her wish
TO form correct appreciation of her own mill
tary resources and those of her opponents
Judging OF her intentions by this light, we own
that they do not appear to us as likely TO lead
to any prompt solution. Russia having made
no offer of terms Of peace, it cannot, of course
be stated what precise terms the belligerent
Powers would be willing to consider The terms
which will be entertained will be only such as
afford complete guaranty against future ag-
gresslons. Of this the English people may rest
made to terminate hostilities, there will not be
the least cessation on the part Of the English
Government. We may say gigantic prepare
tons are on foot for the ensuing campaign. If
the Emperor of Russia could be brought to n
iull appreciation ofthose preparations, we should
indeed have hopes OF peace. We some time ago
showed that with the spring of 1856 England
would be represented in the Crimea by an army
OF 10000 lighting men, in admirable condition,
and we believe that estimate will turn out a
good deal too moderate. She will be represent
ed in the Baltic by fleet of not far short of
two hundred and fifty vessels, of which by far
the greater portion being specially construct
ed Tor the service required of them. Our Allies
are acting as becomes the greatness of the con-
test. As far as human calculations 90, we can
see nothing to fear, but, we say it deliberately.
appalling disasters to Russia for the next cam
palsn,. 1t is eNtirely for Russia to avoid or in
vite these disasters
Tile Crtmed.-The Times corresnondent
writes from the camp before Sebastopol, Nov.
"a, saying there is really nothing to write about.
as nothing has occurred. Very little firing is
exchanged between the north and south sides.
ueserters corfrm the report that the bulk of
the Russian army remains in its former posi-
uon, VIZ: the 18th, 18th, and 18th, divisions on
the Severnaya or North Plateau the 10th and
18th on Mackenzie Ridge and the rest on the
Plateau of Morales, keeping the Belbec and
the Katcha.
The French have been reinforced by Gen.
Ohasseloups divisions, consisting of ., 600 men.
The English and Sardinians are also reinforced.
and 1t Is supposed that the Russians have re,
ceived reiniorcements likewise
The PrincipalitieS.-Th intrigue continues
respecting the choice of a Hospodar. England
supports John Ghika as the most suitable can.
didate. France and Turkey favor N. OalIimachi,
wniie Austria ?ide9 With PRINCE Stirbey. Aus
s ST. is SAID to- desire that in future the Hospo-
to the VI be named for life by the Porte. sub
isia.-There is apf the great Powers.
correspondent of the London DGlsy EsGsS5;,, ST
'.'ho Rnssap ~ -rJ.s 49,, o., iJa.hs .a ..
It Fnay hhavs arisen from similar rum, of u,
CAPTURE of kertch, The rere.;,i sta,es that
Russians made an unsuccessful assault on
o'h Oh ",ovember, but aferward took the g
zee. 1t needs confirmation. l.
A correspondent of November IL mentions II
It Omer PashG had divided his force into Q,
ee corps, he himself, with the main body, oc- al
Dying Sukum- hale, while twelve of the de- W
he'd battalions of infantry and two regiments re
cavalry, under Feshad and Osman Pasha | fo
! gone to Redut kale, and the corps of Mus CO
ha Pasha, with the Tunisian contingent was
BatOum.
Spau.-The Cortes have passed vote Of
lfidence in O'nonpen, by vote of 1870
linst 6. 9,
ketgro,m. second Chamber has voted /,
war estimates by large majority.
Germany. -Arrangements for the reciprocal Il
oulatlon ofpaper money have Just been made, Y,
tween Prussia Saxony, and Bavaria. A re ID
wed conference on German coinage will be
-, IL L., Al nj.
nuary.
Denmark-The political differences between
, King and Prince Royal are made up.
exists in Prussia Ia con,
luence the scarcity Of corn, and consid
bile disturbance Of the usual course of traf
in consequence of an epidemic among cat
. Importation into Prussia from the Russian
ID frontier is prohibited. F
AustrIa.-Sir Hamilton Seymour had arrived r
Vienna. Private dispatches state that the Il
lstrian army will be further reduced to the G
tent of $4,000 men, v
Hdly.-It is announced for the second time, p
1t the mediation Of France and England mas G
justed the difficulty between Sardinia and Z
scany. X
LIVERPOOL MARKETS. r
heaista1S Market.-Messrs Brown, Shipley, 0
Co., and the Brokers' Circular, both report Il O
let market, with but little speculative demand, c
d prices generally trihe lower. Their quo I
ions are Western Canal -four 42s (CG AIS. b
:. Ohio AS. (9 Ais. 3d.; Philadelphia and b
fillmore 43s. (0 AS. White wheat Us. (9
s. Cd. red lis. ca Is. Sd. ca Is. 4d., clio b
lg dull, with downward tendency. Corn had B
clined Cd. (0 Is, with dull market; yellow B
s. cd. (@ 46S. CD. mixed 45S. (9 45s. Cd. P
lite Sos. Several other circulars quote flour 2
|. and wheat I'd. under the above rates. The B
ather had been quite favorable for agricul- L
raj purposes. L
Precision Market - Messrs. Richardson,
ence, Co., report pork quiet, and tending v
wnward. Beef dull; fine qualities firm, but
binary rather lower, selling at l24s. Lard
s. G9 els. CD. Racon-no stock on hand.
Produce Market. - The brokers' circular
otes rice unchanged; nothing doing in Car B
ma. Spirits of turpentine unchanged sales 3
37s Cd (9 38s. Nothing doing in crude
rpentine or tar. Rosin quiet; sales of $50 c
is. at 5s 4d. (0 5s. Cd to IS. 9d. Tallow fiat at C
IS. Tobacco-no report. Coffee steady, with
yers being disnclined to operate, and prices
irregular that accurate quotations canpo. be T
ven. I
ANOTHER HIoARAGyAY ExPEDITIoN.-Neao Z
1Tk, Dec. 24.-The Nicaragua steamer has .
gagged to carry out FIVE hundred men, pre- =
nded emigrants, under the protection of y
,rker H. French. District Attorney McKeon y
otested against it, and telegraphed the Presi- y
mt for instructions. y
Shortly after 2 p. NJ, the United States y
arshal received dispatch from Washington, =
dering the seizure and detention of the =
Northern Light" and officers were imIedi- =
ely sent on board for that purpose. The Z
unset of the Accessory Transit Company de- I