Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-11

it duty Indeed England and France are
naturally united on all the great questions
of politics and human progress that agitaie
the world. From the shores Of the Atlantic
TO those Of the Mediterranean, from the Bal
tic TO the Black Sea from the desire to a.
boish slavery 10 our hopes for the amellora-
ton Of all the countries Of Europe, ] see in
the moral and political world for our two ma.
tons but one course and one end. II is then
only by unworthy considerations and ptifu
rivalres that our union could be dissolved
II we follow the dictates Of common sense
alone we shall be sure of the future Jap
pause.l
You are right IN interpreting my presence
among YOU as a fresh and convincing proof
Of my energetic cooperation in the prosecu-
ton OF the war, If we fail in obtaining an
honorable peace applause Should we so
fail. although Our difficulties may be great
we may surely count on a successful result
Tor not only are our soldiers and sailors of
tried ,alor, not only do our two countries
possess within themselves unrivalled resour-
ces, but above all and here lies their supe-
riorly it is because they are IN the van Of
all generous and enlightened ideas. The
eyes Of all who suffer, ultimately turn to the
powerful from tho opinions they represent
than by the armies aud fleets they have a,
their command. Great APPLAUSE am
deeply grateful to your Queen for ailording
me this solemn opportunity of expressing to
you my own sentiments, aud those Of France
Of which avn the interpreter. thank you
IN my own name and in that of the Empress,
for the frank and hearty cordiaiiy with
tti.t rH f.t =. hall t.l
back with Us to France the lasting impress
sion made on minds thoroughly able to ap-
preclate IL. of the imposing spectacle which
England presents where virtue on the throne
directs the dcstuies of country under the
empire Of liberty without danger to its
grandeur.
On Friday, the Emperor and Empress, nc.
companiei by the Queen and Prince Albert.
visited the Crystal Palace at Sydenham.
where 10000 people were assembled to re-
ccive them. IN the evening, the Queen
gave a supper and concert, az which the A
merlcau Minister was present.
On Saturday, their Majesties returned
home.
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH
Lirerpooi. April %, u o'clock. p. NJ
Gen Canrobert tslegraphs on the l7lh, that
lerv, bat Engineers are operating. and have
established us ihe Frcnch) much nearer he
place
Other reports say that the loss Of life was
very great on both sides. A council OF war
had been held. at which 1t was decided to
continue the ire one week, aud then make
the assault.
From The Crimer The long looked for
g. Il d,
counts been commenced. From the differ
ent dispatches which have arrived through
English, French, Austrian, and Russian
channels II is PLAIN that the attack was pros
ecuied with great iglr, and with considerA-
bic success. The lire comnencei al ; A.
~, on the 9ib Of April and continued with
ont Interruption throughout the night aud
on the following days. Prince Gorchakoh
Whose reports hivr usually boon more ac-
curate than those OF hs predecossprsl. re-
ports a loss OF .}l men tn the two days
which is considerable, when caused exclu-
syey by fire against covered offences
and, although be- states that the Russian bat
tenes have replied with success, he does not
dispute the extent ofthe damage which such
a bombafdmeut must have inflicted. The
Allied forces we're 10 a condition 20 open
and morors, the greater part Of which far
exceeded 10 range aud ia weight the guns
employed at nnY former siege, In fact. the
Allies have brought to bear against Sebas-
topol az amouui OF artillery equal to at least
i've ordinary siege trains IN number, and
Superior in cahbre. These enormous pieces
of ordnance have hitherto been almost ex-
clusiycly used 90 Murine artillery. There Is
armed 10 such manner, against an entren.
vtrd '---", cod - any trilancc can be- plnc
ed on the opinion OF SIR John Buraoyne, he
"a known o. have expressed his conviction At
Vienna that IL is possible for the place 10
hold out against such fire as the allies
were about 10 open against A..
II Is impossible TO say whit the plan Of
tie Allies IS, but as 1t appears from accognis
from kamiesch, dated the 9TH, that 5000
Turkish troops had arrived close 10 Sebas,o-
pol, and that l2Op0 more were expected,
under he orders of Omar Pasha, d seems
probable that general assault IS IN con,em-
piltion.
According 20 the Presss -" The Allies.
on the oh, made a breach ~ the bisilon be-
tween the centre OF the Russian works and
the Quarantine Fort. Admiral Brust has
anchored ID Streieizka Bay. aud waits for
fine weather 90 begin his operations. IL Is
SAID that three Russian batteries have been
dlsmOunted.n
The difficulties between the Ausirians snd
inhabitants OF the Principahti.s had their
origin IN the following, as described by
correspondent from Pera, in a letter dated
April 2d;-
have already mentioned 10 you the lit
tic sympathy which the inhabitants Of the
PuncIpslilies entertain Cor the Ausirans,
and the dislike OF the Ausirians to them
The Ill feeling between the two has led to
sad aiialr, followed by rising at kraIova.-
An Austrian officer perceived Wallachian
lady at a window; struck by her beauty, he
entered the house and acted rudely towards
her. The husband hastcned to defend his
wife. and a quarrel ensued, in which the
husband was killed by The officer When
this became known, all the population took
up arms. The Austrian authorities, when
called on 10 10 Justice, would not consent to
punish the officer on which the Wallachlans
determined to do justice themselves. A yer
table battle took place, aud more than 300
Austrians persisted. The Turkish suih,r.
ties had 10 interfere 10 establish order. Since
then kralUya has resembied a beseged town.
The shops are closed. The Wallachians
occupy the interior ofthe town, and the Aus
TRANS are encamped outside. A deputation
has been sent to Constantinople to complain
TO the sultan Of the foreign occupation
How this affair will end Is not yet known
here, ont It has caused great sensation"
The Polish paper Csas states that all the
bridges on the Lower Neva, which are built
Of granite, have been thrown down, and their
materials cast into the stream, SO as to make
II impossible for vessels of any depth The
Russian fleet is armed ready for battle, and
well stocked with provisions two divisions
are in Cronsiait and one in Sweaborg aud
Reyel. A h1tdla of three hundred row
bsais, carrying guns, was being fitted out
with all diligence. Along that part of the
Baltic coast where the approach to Gatschina
Is protected by only two petty tortresses--
Nlrya aud Jamburg there Is an army Of
10000 men concentrated, consisting of
portion Of the Grenadier Corps, aud of the