Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-05
ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA.
Halifax. March 80

an energetic prosecution of the war.
No event OF striking Importance had oc-
cured.
Public attention has generally conferred
in the doIngs of the Vienna conference,
which was formally lnaugurated on the / 9Th
of March. Hopes and fears were about
equally balanced as to the probability OF
peace resulting from the conference.
From the seat of war the most i'm portant
statement is that the allies have re opened
fire on Sebastopol with good effect,
The Rocbuck committee was still prose
cutting its inquiries into the conduct of the
war.
The manifesto issuef By the new Empe-
ror of Russia is Of an inspiring character, re-
ferring to the endeavors Of his father to inn
prove the condition of his people and his
adherence to his fathers plans in this res
pect to the largest extent. The manifesto
concludes-"May the sacred memory Of
Nicholas survive in our ranks and for the
glory of Russia.
Various rumors and statements as to the
last moments of Nicholas are in circulation;
among them one that he advised Alexan-
der to make peace, even at the sacrifice OF
the Black Sea, as he Nicholas had not
believed in the Anglo-French alliance
This is regarded as doubtful.
The Vienna conference formally met OH
the 18th of March. There were present one
French, two English, two Austrian and two
Turkish representatives. The Russian PIE
nipotentairy was absent. The discussion
on the general basis of negotiation torruin-
ated satisfactorily and the Russian repre-
sentative accepted verbally theinterpretation
of the allies. Rumors are current that
England and Austia would not be content
without the demolition Of Sebastopol, Ma
poleon absolutely insists on that condition
The mission of Gen. Udel 10 France COM
plctely failed.
Prussia refuses TO accede to the treaty
of the allies, and will not, therefore be per-
mitted to participate in the Conference.
The latest dates from Scbastopol are to
the 9th inst The allies had reopcned their
fire on the town with good effect. The
weather was cooler and fine, and the health
of the troops improving
Further particulars of the storming OF
the Russian redoubts by the French show
French brig. The French loss was 100
killed and 800 wounded The Russians
were certifying the valley of Inkerman.
A French dispatch says-the siege works
are progressing with the greatest activity.
The reported death OF the Grand Duke
Michael was false He and his brother had
left the Crimca for ST. Petersburgh.
Menschkoff had gone to Missowa. Gen
Osten Sacken was in command at Sebasto-
pol
The Roebuck Committee was continuing
its investigation into the war, elciting evil
dence of the worst mismanagement
Parliamentary proceedings unimportan!.
The Emperor Napoleon's visit to the Ci-
mea is doubtful as ever.
The charge of Gen. Fercy against cor
responding with the enemy at Sebastopol
is denied by the Moniteur, but Ferey is re-
called.
The Belgian Ministerial crisis continues.
The Spanish CorteS have had the Cuban
affairs brought before them, and a com mu-
nication from Gen Concha to make liberal
concessions to the Cubans was received.
A new Bavarian loan of 6, 500, 900 tina
lers is announced.
The following is the manifesto OF Empe-
ror Alexander II to his army, dated St.
Petersburgh March 81:
VALIANT WARnIoRs: faithful defenders
Of the church, throne and country, il has
pleased Almighty. God to visit us with q
most painful and greyious loss. We have
all lost our common father and benefactor
IN the midst Of his unwearied care for Rus
sia's prosperity, ard the glory Of the Rus
sian arms. The Emperor Nicholas, my
most blessed father, has departed to eter
nal life. His words were, thank thee glo-
rious loyal guard, who in 1925 saved Rus
STA; and also thank the brave army.and
fleet and pray God to maintain the cour-
age and spirit by which they have distin-
gushed themselves under me. So long as
this spirit remains, Russia tranquility is
secured both within and without and W oe
to her enemies. | loved my troops as my
own CHI ldrcn, and strove as much as could
10 improve their condition. | was Tot en-
tirely successful in that respect; it was lAem
no want Of will, but because | was unable
10 devise anything better, or 10 do more
May these ever memorable words remain
y
sincere love for YOU. which l share to the
largest extent, and let them be pledge Of
your devotion for me and Russia.
Signed, ALEXANDER, II.
A Postscript presents to the guards the
uniform worn by the deceased Emperor,
and direoss them to retain on their &C
coutrements the initials of Nicholas. The
manifesto concludes.
MAY the sacred memory Of Nicholas
survive in our ranks as terror to the foe
the glory of Russia"
The Austrian government has notified
France and England that the mission of the
Austrian Arch Duke William to ST. Peters
burgh, is an act ofSympathy, that it has no
political object. Austria has addressed a
new circular dated March 8lh, to the Ger
man Federal Governments. informing them
that the Austrian commissioners will pre-
sent to the diet a new proposition towards
ct1ectual mobilization of the Germanic CON
tingents. The circular also insists on the
necessity of being prepared for events, and
mentions that the Emperor Alexander has