The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-13
abandonment by the Western Powers
of their Extreme Demand.
sEBAsgoPoL NOT TO be DIsmANTLED
PROSPECT OF PEACE NOT VERY FAVORABLE.
SUCCESSES OF The RUSSIANS.
|sKIRMIsHEs AT sEBAsToPoL.
LORD RAGLAN's WEATHER REPORTS.
STATE OF THE MARKETS,
&C., &c., &c.

&C., &C., DC.
The United States mail steamship Washington, Captain
|Cayanoy arrived at seven O'Clock last evening She
ailed from Southampton Wednesday afternoon, the
'2Sth ult.
The United States mail steamship st. Louis arrived of
southampton, from New York route to Havre, the
morning of the oath ult.
When the Washington left, the America had not
rived.
The news from Sebastopo is to the Goth ult eight
days later than previous accounts. Prince Gorts
chako the Russian generan. chief, arrived there
Dn that day On the 18th three bsttaons Of Zouaves
attacked the new redoubts and driven back with
great loss.
Advces from Odessa Of the 2lst state that the Rus
SLAMS in spite of repeated attacks maintain the posi-
kton they taken Mount sepoune the Gath Feb
ruay from which their guns play upon the French lines
and upon part of the camp.
Omer Pacha arrived at the camp Of the allies the
2th On the 18th the Russians opened the Ore Of their
batteries ON the heights of Baakava. The English
sisted by Gen vnoys, routed them.
Lord Raglan writes from Sebastopo March 10, that the
continues exceedingly fne and that great hopes
entertained that the sick would materially benefit
by the change In the temperature. Every effort was
being directed to the maintenance OF the camps in
healthy state. The advanced batteries of the English
rmy were making considerable progress According to
the information of deserers the event Of the death of
khe Emperor Of Russia had not been promulgated at
Eebastopol.
On the 14th the Turkish cavalry at Eupatoria made
Isortie, but were repulsed.
It is understood that tho plenipoentares at Vienna
have osms to formal understanding the sense OF
he two 6rst points, and that the critical and third
point-that which the question of peace
lis now approached. 4aH
The continental newspapers continue to repeat that
allies have ceased to insist upon the dismantling OF
sbastopol and journals which have bean with Russia
throughout the contest now admire the "conciliating
|pretensions' of the allies. b., .at
The stest accounts from Vienna state that the dsbe
sti0ns the third point had commenced and
pectsd wu~id lse< several days.
Intelligence from Vienna dated evening Of March a.
states that the political horizon has again become
gloomy, and that the conference the third point
anything but satisfactory. Although the Western
do not insist razpg the Notifications Of Sebas
opo theyJ require other conditions not favorable to
sussa. tG
The London Herald ssyE-we informed ON good
authority that the Emperor of the French has agreed to
snd so GOO additional troops to the Crmea If it should
necessary after the Vienna Congress- the condi-
hon that England shall find vessels to convey them
Emperor Louis Napoleon and the Empress will arrive
England on visit to her Majesty Queen Victoria
16th April. ",
The London Ners says:-The more candid pro Russian
papers commence in anticipation those taunts which
expect t. hear from all sides IL the Crimean exped
Non should return without having attained its object.
According to the Vienna Presse, the English govern
mont has vary avoraby received the project OF trans
forming Sinope into strong fortified port and also Of
surrounding Constantnople with extensive Notifications
both on the land and sides.
In the House Of Lords the Earl Of Clarendon moved
That the message of her most gracious Majesty, in
response to the treaty with the King Of Sardinia be
considered The noble Earl observed that the state Of
her finances being inadequate to the expenses Of an
army abroad as well at home, she'had applied to
England for two millions Of money at the rate Of four
cent interest, per cent of which to be ap
Piled to the sinking fund The address agreed to-
In the House Of Commons, the Goth OF March, the
second reading Of the Newspapers Stamp Duties bill
Was carried by majority of els to l6l Sir G. Wood
ad 1t was intended, as the ports in the Baltic
and White seas open to establish strict blockade
which should be effective from rst to last. Lord Pal
merson moved for loan of million to the govern
ment Of Sardinia, and IL the should last than
year, second million. After some discussion the
tote carried.
The Sebastropol Inquiry Committee continues its
ittngs, and the revelations made become every day
more and more appalling. Mr.. s. G. Osborne was ex-
mined on the oath March, and eye witness Of the
scenes which describes gives the last touch to the
dreadful picture BY informing the country that this
wounded and sick soldiers, by hundreds and by thou
lands literally starved to death.
The annual general meeting of the Court of Pro-
retors OF the British American Land Company was held
the London Tavern, London, the Goth ult. Alex.
Giespe Esq, the Governor, In the chair. The report
that the sales Of unimproved lands during the past
0r nj
currency Other sales had taken place. showing income
rom all Of f34 6302s. 3d. Halifax currency. The
report stated after deducting expenses payments &C.,
the companys real estate might be fairly estimated
floo ooe above what IL put down at in 1851. The
barman said that after having gone carefully into the
ompsnys affairs he had to the conclusion that II
III the land were taken at the present selling rate its
alue woad represent f577, ,0o0 which cost the com.
bany-includng all the charges upon It, and dsducng
N the losses up to the present ame-f240, 600. They
bad besides clio 900 In well secured mortgages
the Grand Trunk stock besides f2o 900 more
Ncash. Another Of eongratulstion to the pro-
bretors was the opening Of several lines Of railway,
which tended materially to enhance the value Of the
property.
In the money market the Vienna intelligence caused
he funds to evnce an upward tendency but owing to
ome unexpected causes, they again slightly receded
quoted at 92H to 9S for present transfer
md 90 to Il for 1th April next The foreign stock mar
ret continued, for the most, well supported Turkish
pchd' new, steady at sos to a. Venezuelan arm, at
to q. Sandman bonds s5 to 81. Other descriptions
pf securities quiet.
The accounts Of the state Of trade in the manuacur
Dg towns during the week show slight improvement
ne Manchester markets opened with better appearances
md although there was ess activity, prices upheld
Birmingham there was partial revival Of confdsncs;
knit n EH rtnf
Business had been intsrfsred with in the surrounding
sricts by the roting which had prevailed At Kiddsr
minister, IN the carpet trade, great distress prevailed
ThA arrivals throughout the week at Mark lane had
sen moderate In every description OF grsla. Tsssup