The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-30

post we're Withdrawn within the Baidar valley they were
strongly posted al 0urkusta Baga, Skvaka, and Skea,
with reserve close al hand. ~
These three villages therefore formed the right
Of the lied position To reach them the Russians on the
Upper Bebek probably marched by the pass leading from
Markou Badar To reach Skyaka they must have pass
along this ridge Of hills and their appearance SO
far south would indicate that they occupy the neghDong
valley to the east where the Tchernaya takes its rise
The object of this movement OF the enemy II dihcnt
TO divine but il probably simple reconnaissance
with tine view Of testing the vigilance Of our allies aud OF
ascertanipg whether surprise practicable In that
quarter. These small incidents OF warfare may be ex-
peced throughout the winter but the enemy Is
mistaken If he expects that he make any impression
the position OF allies in the valley OF Baidar
OPERATIONS Is ruE caIag,---FiRIse NORTH
AND
General correspondence from the Crimea states that the
Russians the north side OF Sebasopol continue very
heavy fire against the south side sometimes nearly al day
at the of two guns minute. The allies reply but lit
tie their engineers continue ut work within the town.
The British army is this winter oyersuppied with equip
mens. Each has waterproof suit, besides tweed
lined with skim fur caps and cowhde boots, and for
the officers suits of sealskin sold at moderate prices
The French only receive from their government an ord
nary eapote and buy any additional wrap they NAY
find necessary. The weather becoming cold the Their
occasionally low is deg and falling
steadily IL is admitted from English of informa
ton that the Russian army the Crimea is wellprovis
Toned for the winter They 1.-THE Russans) have large sup
plies at Smpheropol and Duvenko where their reserves
Crimea, two having gone north Only 10000 reinforce
Russians land those all militia-haye entered the
Crmea since the fall Of Sebastopol Gortschako has Ia
ken considerable pains fortity the Tchongar by
batteries near bridge well both the peninsuas
which it connects the Tchongar and not the Perekop
road is said to be the main channel of communication with
the Interior A despatch received at Marseiles, by pr
hands states that the Russians reducing their
force the Bebeknnd concentrating AT Baktchissaa
and Simpheropol most OF the English and AngloOtto-
cavalry had arrived at Constnntnvple where they
UOustOn'S
the 4th tor Smyrna.
From the London Advertiser.
PEACE QUESTION.
What passes at cabinet councils presumed be kept
profound secret and yet somehow other, things do
out and become the subject of conversation in fa
vored circles Persons who have friends IN the cabinet
spoke very plainly last night in the Wesend to what
they alleged to have taken place the cabinet council
Yesterday II is stated that majority Of the members Of
Lord Pamerstons administration in favor of actually
ntmatng Russia that the western powers were ready
receive proposals for putting end to the and at
the time letting her understand that they were dis
posed accept OF such proposals she need have hest
ation in Offering 1t added that Lord Pamerston de-
cdedy refused accede to either of these propositions
and took care to leave for any present to
doubt that rather than become party TO the suggested
of procedure, he would prefer resgning at
We are further assured-and have reason to doubt
the accuracy of nformation-that the noble lord is
prepared that England should proceed alone with the
war; assuming what is generally stated TO be truethat
Louis Napoleon prepared TO accept insecure and dson
orable proposals of peace From the resistance offered to
his lordship intended procedure by majority OF his cab
met it is the opinion Of bis personal friends that he ought
resign. We hope he will In that case before
the Christmas holidays he will be borne back to
the premiership the shoulders OF the people, and be-
come the most powerful and popular minister OF modern
times.
s6 NApoLEoNs PEACE QUESTION.
The Paris correspondent Of the Daily News says:
"From all can learn, it appears that the Emperor is
surrounded by strong peace party Many OF his oldest
and most influential friends say TO him, in substance this
Sire what have you to gain by the war You have
revived the prestige your name; you have given the
French army an abundant feast Of glory you have raised
your influence in Europe TO the highest pitch What more
can you want2 The continuance of the war implies fur
Their loans and continuance of sacrifices the part of
all classes Of society, which the people may perhaps i'll
support especially during the privaons of the ensuing
winter To all this advice the Emperor maintains the at
ttnde Of sovereign struggling passively with his
sellers He cannot but that no peace but one dis
graceful France and England could be made under
ent circumstances. There rumors OF taxes be-
ing now under the consideration of the Council of
State Amongst Others there is, it is said to be fur
ther tax railways, and increase in the tobacco
duties
EFFECT OF THE NEW LEVY IN RUSSIA.
letter from Hamburg in the Aonitsur Of December
says:
According accounts from St Petersburgh, the new
levy which in Of execution throughout al
the whole empire with considerable difficulties
In the parts of tho empire bordering Prussia for in
stance the greatest discomfort is expressed Every propr
who is called furnish 70 is subjected By that
proceeding Gas each Is estimated to be worth 1000
silver rubes) 10 tribute OF 10000 rubles 1.-THE ruh!e
is worth nearly ancs and TO this must be added about
1000 more in money for the expense Of the first equip
An idea may be formed from this fact of the charges
imposed on TIE country BY this
Deserons are frequent and the misery must be very
force adopt step which is attended with
such danger The Imperial Bank Of Odessa is not the
only that has suspended payments The same has a-
ken place in other government Of the same
kind When person presents himself to demand cash
for notes. the clerk inquiries their object for doing
paper money will answer their purpose we'll 1.-THE per-
persists he is then told that his application must be
made known the superior authorities before it can be
complied with This announcement the meaning of which,
in country like Rnssia is well known is than sui
Gent to dissuade even the daring from making any
further demand"