The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-04-04

New YORK. March 81.
The Atlantic has arrived with dates to |
hs 10Th.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
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GENERAL INTELLIGENCE
The Atlantic lett Liverpool at P. NJ.
on the 10Th. She brings "a passengers.
among them Archbishop Hughes, Bishop
Newman, &c.
The Gear expired shortly after noon,
Friday, March Cd. His disease was at.
rophy of the lungs. He had only a. few
days sickness. His last words to the EN-
press were, "tsll Frederick. King OF Prus.
sia, to continue attached to Russia as he
has hitherto been. and never forget his
fathers Words" 1t is said that few
days before the Cars death, he succeed
ed in -ffecting complete reconciliation
between his two soma, Alexander and
who were at variance.
The news Of tho Eperor's death was
received in Eng gland with demonstrations
OF joy. Several theatre managers came
before the curtain, and announced the
fact. which was received with tumultuoss
cheering. The Berlin court placed itself
in mourning, and orders were issued for
the whole Prussian army to wear symbols
Of mourning for four weeks.
The Emperor Alexander the second
has succeeded peaceably to the Russian
throne. He has issued manifesto stat
ing that he will adhere to the policy OF his
father Nicholas.
Constantine and the other brothers and
officers have taken the oath of allegiance.
Alexander has confirmed the diplomat.
ist Gortshakoff's previous instructions TO
negotiate, and the first preliminary con-
ference has been held at Vienna. Nicho-
las had recalled Menchikoff, and appoint
ed Gen. Gortschakoff to the chief COM
mand, Ostensacksn second. and Luders
to the command in Bessarabia.
Alexander had appointed Gen. Rudi-
mer Minister of War.
The Allies have ordered their Generals
to push forward the war. There rad
been more fighting in the Crimea. The
French s:ormed redoubt skillfully erect
ed by the Russians during tho night, and
several hundred were killed. There is o
strong rumor that the Grand Duke Mi.
chael is wounded and dead at Sebastopol
A large force OF Russians threatens
Bslaklava. The blockade Of the Danube
is raised. Broussa is destroyed. with
most Of its inhabitants, by an earthquake
speck OF disagreement had arisen
between Napoleon and England. Napo.
leon said the armies should not &C, to.
gether. if Roebuck's committee proceed
ed. Clarendon wen. expressly to Bou
logne and made matters straight. Mean
time tine committee proceeds, but it j.
thought Parliament will be dissolved.
Difficulties are serious in Ticino and
Switzerland. Belgium crisis continues
The >ing Of Denmark is sick.
! Al Vienna the news caused great agi
tation. The Emperor of Austria directi
in acknowledgment Of the services reE
dered by Nicholas during the time Of hi
unfortunate trials, that the Nicholas resi
men, of cuirasseurs shall always preserve
their name, as souvenir, in the Austrian
army.
The ambassadors announce the nev
Emperor's accession. A synopsis OF Alex
ander's manifesto received via Konigs
burg, declared that the welfare OF his EN-
pire is his only object. and he will endea
: vor to maintain Russia on the highes
standard OF power and glory. and aim Il
, accomplish the incessant wishes and view
OF his predecessors, and hopes all his sub
jects will assist him therein.
Immediately after the death Of Nicho!a
was known in Paris, orders were sent 4
Canrobert TO press on the siege OF Sebas
tcpol with the utmost vigor.
OF the Departure Of Napoleon for tn
seat Of war. nothing additional is known
Preparations continued TO he made 70
the frs, meeting OF the plenipotentiarie
at Vienna on the 9Th. Their depar,ur
had for its object the fixing Of the precis
meaning Of the third Of the guarante
points. The Russian representation " a
OF present, and further conferences woul
be held wi,hou, delay.
Gen. Wedell had left Paris on his re
! turn to Berlin, and was said to be III
bearer OF instructions which would insur
), the conclusion OF a treaty between Prus
sia and the Western Powers.
The Chamber Of Deputies OF Stutsgar
voted three millions Of thalers demande
by the Ministers OF War, but inserted foI
mally in tho bill Recommendation to fol
low closely the policy Of Austria.
:. Ra,ificalions Of the treaty with SardinI
have been exchanged.
News from Sebastopol. to March 9Th
: re cached Paris on the 7lh, stating tha
!, 5000 Russians thre atened the Englis
forces at Balaklava. Bosquet was endes
voring to get his corps in the rear OF tn
, enemy, with a view OF cutting them o.
:, from reinforcemeDts. and becoming III
attacking party. :.
, The weather was very variable atth
latest dates. A fine convoy of goo wse
ons had succeeded in entering Sebas,opo
The firing continued on both sides wit
more or less s,eadiness. During the nigh
OF the 2lst, the Russians threw up a
armed redoub, on the flank Of the for,if
I cations at Sebastopol. and on the nigh
, OF the q4,h it was attacked and storme'
, by tho French. The accounts Of th
> event are directly contradictory. Men