The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-19

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mept above all things, At this time Of difficulty and dis
credit to choose the right man for the right place.
The news from the seat Of war is moro satisfscto-
~. General Osten Sscken attempted to carry En-
patoris by assault but has been sgnaly repuIsed BY
Omer Pasba-
This diversion to the north OF 5ebastopol must
materially sseist the allies "a 1t occupies o large
portion Of the Russian forces Liprandi has again
10 progressing rapidly from Basklava to the English
camp. The health Of the troops has improved. and
the weather Ia described as quite warm. All are
eager for the sassu 600 French are said 70 have
the Emperor OF the French 70 report the state Of
the siege VOL ks, ss been ordered by telegraph TO
II main there. The rumored departure Of Louis Ma
poeon still exists. in fact, everything Is ready.
Yesterday, he left Paris and reviewed the camps ct
ST. Omer and B0uiogDe. This isregsrded % o pre-
bminsry step to his departure for the Crmea Lord
John Russell did all he could 10 persuade him not TO
20. The Emperor bsteBed atteh lively but made
reply. The Austrian Amnsv ador also repr sensed
the gravity OF such q steu. The prevailing opinion
ts that be will start some day ne xt week. and that
be has sebi oroers 20 Cantober: lot 70 attempt The
AS re CARDS the treaty with Prussia nothing has,
az yet come OF IT, General de Wedeli, the PYassisn
Envoy Extraordinary. has lett Paris Tor Berlin for
Jresn instructions, and our ally, Austria, remains
passive.
We sIe on the eve Of crisis. TIE Congress of
Vienna ID, in plain EDgfsh-a humbug. What ID
the ufe Of III The Emperor has distinctly stated be
would never consent TO anything dsrogstory sto his
dignity, Dor spfier On aggression chez lui. The al
lies demand the rszirg o. Ssbastopol - = sine qua
non. One par'y must give In CT the sword must cut
the GSrdian Dot If this goes on much longer, an
appeal will be made to the nationsities Of Europe
nous d0ns0nS an vuicdn.
The want of uDanimity among English statesmen
sets most detrimentay on che cause Of the allies IL
encourages Prussia in her hesitstions, and makes
Austria doubt.
Vast preparations are beipg made here for the
next Bsltic campaign. The fleet consists Of 20 sail
OF the lipe sll capable Of being propelled by steam
power. OF these chips 10 are three deckers; bui
Royal George, are frst rates, the remaining eight
being all new, o. nearly new ships, OF 81 and 81
guns Then come ten more snips Of the line, two
deckers or third end fourth rates, carrying 60
thips, the services Of which were conspicuous in
the last Baltic expedition. The number of Steam
frgates and corvetfes win be increased to no less
then So; and in addition to These vessels the feet
inch gun each, 70 steam gunboats, carrying two or
three guns, and five heavy floating batteries, plated
with wrought iron on their decks and sides, and
intended to be taken into action without rigging
may, however. ell be fought on either side Of the
vessel This feet, therefore, has all that 10 required
to encounter the Russian navy, Il II should venture
to put to sea; to blockade the whole Baltic coast,
If ne cessary; to carry the arms OF the Allied Pow
ers into the shallow waters which have heretofore
been the place Of refuge Of the enemy; ard to assa
the forts and strong paces on the coast which have
not yet been exposed to any real attack.
Russia Ia making every preparation to meet an
invasion in the northern reserves, and reinforce
nents leave daily from the interior OF the empire for
the frontiers. The collection OF provisions has as
s1med such great PROPORTIONS IN pn1aad and a.
sufficient for the work, and provision commissions
have been formed with double the usual number of
employees, who have more extended powers. The
Grand Duke Constantine has visited Cr0nstadt two
nrf hYao fIusu rcc n
works of defence. In March the crews Of the gun
boat feet will resume their duties They were pass
ed in review recently at Cronstsdt, Sweaborg and
The desth q the Gear might alter the whole as.
DC CT of sffairs.
Lord Lucap, who commanded the cavalry to
charge in obedience to Lord RaglAns orders, at the
memorable battle Of Balak ava has arrived In town,
and will demand court mart ial. He asserts that
he simply obeyed the orders of his superior officer.
Some sensation was created in the House OF Com
mons last night by the following Incident
Mr.. RoEDucK by leave OF the House. appeared at the
bar with report from the select conn ittee appointed
inquire into the condition Of before Sebato
pol which brought mp and read by the clerk at the
table The committee reported having come to the fol-
lowing resolution -
That in the opinion Of this committee the objects for
the danger Of injustice to individuals prevented and the
public interests best protected II the committee be
committee Of secresy.
The greatest silence was observed during the
reading Of the resolution bat ut It's conclusion very
distinct murmurs were audible.
Great complaints are made here that articles sent
by exhibitors from London TO the New York Exli.
bition have never been returned. II the TACT was
mentioned In your Influential Journal 1t might have
effect. The following letter IL on the subject
ITO the Editor Of the London Times
Influenced BY the same assurances as your corespon
to the value Of aioo to New for exhibition in the
Crystal Palace there That exhibition having been broken
up and with it the Office in London, have applied to
the authorities deHgnaed at the Office by letters at in
tervals Of month. To neither Of these applications
have received the courtesy Of reply Ny third letter
have addressed 10 Mr. Theodore Sedgwick late presi
ceived golden opinions from his countrymen here.
Awaiting the result trust It will justify my confidence
and belle the significant thrown By those
who repudiate repudi Ators AN EXHIBITOR