The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-05-09
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ARRIVAL OF THE
ATLANTIC,

NEW YORK, May a. -
The Atlantic has arrived. The Vienna
Conference has been broken off. Russia
rejects the allied demands. Sebastopol
has been bombarded since the 9th; result
doubtful. The new British loan has been
taken. The Emperor Napoleon. accom-.
panied by the Empress, has been week
III England. immensely glorifed.
The British loan OF fl6,OOO, 900 ster-
ling has been taken by the Rothschids.
The taxes have incre ased the incomes on
spirits. tea, coffee and sugar stamp is
proposed.
Eng land consents to Louis Napoleon's
taking command OF the allied army in the
Crimea: regarded as a doubtful rumor,
however.
The Vienna Conference was broken off
alter the 18th session. There are strong
indications that Austria will refuse TO ACT
against Russia.
Lord John Russell and M. Drown De
Huys had left Vienna.
A bombardmen, OF Sebastopol with 500
guns commenced on the 9th, and contin-
ued necessarily to the 18th. Assault. was
not practicable; but i, was the intention
TO storm il possible.
During the night of the 18th the left
wing Of the allies obtained considerable
advantage over the Russians. The Rus
slams were twice dislodged from their
strongly fortified position, which renamed
in the hands OF the French. The posses
sion Of this position enable them to fortify
the summit of the ravine, which is Of great
Importance.
Since the siege began FIVE OF the seven
admirals Of the Russian feet al Sebasto.
pol have died or been killed.
Gor,schakof published an address to
the garrison, in which he states matters
look more encouraging to the besieged.
Serious difficulty had been created al
Arsjova by the brutal conduct oft the Aus.
trian officers. The people attacked the
Austrians and drove them from the city.
Official statements return 247 killed on
both sides. The excitement continues.
and deputation was sent to the Sultan to
demand justice.
Operations for Strengthening the Rus
sian forts in the Baltic are going forward
with great activity, and 10000 troops are
concentrated in the Baltic provinces.
Most Of tine British advanced squadron
are detained IN great belt by the ice. Par
lament assembled on the 9th. The esti.
mated expenses Of the government for the
year is f86 .399 900 the revenue is esti.
mated at f63, 1893, 900. 1t is thought much
party discord will arse from the manner
OF securing the new loan, as it involves a
great prin ciple of finance.
The visi, OF the Emperor and Empress
Of France created perfect Juror OF ex-
element. The Emperor made speech
on the occasion of his reception by the
Lord Mayor of London, which gave great
satisfaction.
Mr.. Layard was entertained on board
the Clipper donald Mckay. on the 2lst.
Capt. Boston. Of the ship Enoch Train,
had been fined ten pounds for taking an
excess OF passengers.
The Russian prize Si,ke, has been
handed over 10 the French.
Two thousand colliers al Wigum on a
strike.
The Roebuck committee is progressing
with its invest gations.
LATEsT.-All hopes Of Austria taking
the field against Russia are q, an end. tor
the present. From the seat of war we
learn that during the first two days OF the
| bombardrnent, the force of the besiegers
was superior to that OF the city, and much
damage was done TO the Russisn works.
COMMERCIAL lNTELLIGENCE.
The A,iantic's dates are to Monday the
22d.
BREA EADsruFFs.-Brown & Shipley quote
wheat and flour slightly declined. Corn
advanced. Western Canal -four 36a4ls;
Ohio 42a43s; White wheat l Is Sd a12s Cd;
yellow corn ASS.
Richardson. Spence &
Co., quote provisions slightly advanced
| Market closed active.