Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-07-20
Furrign Nsms.
Four DAYS Later from Europe.
DEATH OF LORD RAGLAN !


the command OF the nlllcu iofCcs W Nhc Nfl-
mea by General Simpson. Further than the
above, there is no news OF moment IRON the
seat of war.
There had been some Disturbances in Lon
don on account of the proposed bill to abol-
ish Sunday trading, and the obnoxious meas
urc was subsequently withdrawn IN the
House of Commons.
An extraordinary session Of the French
Legislature commenced on the Cd Of July
The Emperor opened with II speech, in
course of which he said that important ques-
tons. abroad and at home, had caused him
10 abandon his intentions Of going to the
Crimca.
The amount Of the new French loan is
stated to be for 50,000,O00 francs.
On the 2lst of June the Amphitrite fri.
gate while accommodating Sweabolg mis-
took the channel, and run aground. While
the boats were Afterwards employed in TAX
ing soundinrs, the Fort commenced brisk
fire upon the vessel, which the frigate Am
phitrlte returned, blowing up large powder
magazine, and doing much damage TO the
port.
Odessa and st. Petersburg had been united
by telegraph.
Tho following is the speech delivered by
the Emperor in the Legislative Assembly, at
its opening on the % OF July:
" .HesSicurs Les Senateurs, .uessieurs Les
deputies;
Unhappiy, the Conferences of Vienna
have failed IN procuring peace, aud ] come
again TO appeal 10 the patriotism Of the
country and to your own judgment. Were
we wanting in moderation in settling the
conditions? | do not fear to examine the
question before you. One year had already
passed since the commencement Of the war,
and already France and England had saved
Turkey, gained two battles, forced Russia
to evacuate the Princi palines, and to cx-
haust her forces in the defense of the Cri-
inca We had, moreover, in our favor, the
adhesion Of Austria aud the moral approba-
ton Of the rest Of Europe. In that situation,
the Cabinet Of Vienna asked us five would
consent 10 treat upon bases vaguely formed.
Before our successes, a refusal on our part
seemed natural Was It not to be supposed,
lorsooth, that the demand of France and
England would increase IN proportion to the
greatness ofthe struggle, and Of the sacrifice
already made
Well, France and England did not turn
their advantage to account, OF even make the
most Of the rights given to them by previous
treaties SO much had they at heart to facili-
tate peace. and to give an unchangablc proof
Of their moderation We restricted our
selves to ask, IN the interests Of Germany,
the free nayil cation Of the Danube and a
breakwater against the Russian food, which
continually obstructed the mouth Of tia.
great river. We'll, all these propositions,
which may call magnonimous disintercst-
odness, and which were approved IN priuci-
pie BY Austria. by Prussia, aud by Russia
herself, have oyaporated IN the conferences
We demanded, IN the interests of humanity,
and Of justice, the same guaranty for the
Christians of every confession under the ex-
elusive protection Of the Sultan in the IN
terests Of the Porto, as well as in that Of Eu~
rope. We demanded that Russia shall limit
TO a reasonable degree. sufficient TO shield
her against any attack, the number Of her
ships in the Black Sea, and number which
she con,d only maintain without an aggres-
sive object. We demanded in the interests
Of Austria, aud Of Germany, better consti-
tuition for the Danu5ian pnncipallties that
they might serve as barrier against these
repeated inyas.ons Of the North. Russia,
who had consented in theory 10 put an end
To- her prepondersnce 80 the Black Sea, has
refused every Limitation of her naval forces
and We have still TO wait for Austria to fulfill
her engagements, which consisted IN render
iensiyc, if negotiations failed.
Austria. II Is true, proposed TO guaranty
by treaty the independence OF Turkey, and
10 consider the future as oasus beiii an IN
crease Of tho-numbor of the Russian ships
of war exceeding that before the commence
rnent of hostlties To accept suchs prop
ositlon was impossible, for It had IN no man
ner bound Russia; and on the contrary we
should apparently have sanctioned her pre-
ponderance in the Black Sea. The war had
10 follow 10 course.
had resolved TO 90 and place myself in
the midst Of that valiant army where the
presence of the sovereign could not have
failed to produce a happy influence, and a
witness Of tho heroic efforts OF our soldiers
| should have been proud to lead them, bul
eerlous questions agitated abroad, always re-
mined pending, aud the nature Of the cir
cumshuces demanded at home new and i'm
poriaut measures. Ii was therefore with re-
gre, that abandoned the idea.
My Government will propose to you "a
vote the annual recruitment bill. There wal
be M extraordinary levy, and the hull vii
take the usual course necessary for the reg
ulalIon of the administration Of a recrutmen
bill.
In conclusion, gentlemen, let us not be
discouraged by tho sacrifices which are ne
cessary, for you are aware, nation must
either abdoate every political character, OF
# II possesses the instinct and the will tC
act conformity TO It's generous nature, Il
its historical traditions, to It's providcntia
missions, it must learn how to support at
tunes the trials which alone can restore It tc
the rank which is its due"
The Paris correspondent OF the DAD,
.heiss states that the French government de
msnds a new loau Of $50 100000 francs. i
proposes an impost of one-tenlh on produce
and on the revenue accruing for the carriage
of passengers and goods by railway.
One hundred aud forty thousand Of III,
class of 1855 were called under arms.
The detailed accounts of the attack on Tho
Malakoif aud Redan towers made on ths
18th ut., are published in extenso, in The
London morning Journals. The various cor
respondents ascrlhe the great loss which tn,
French and English experienced to the wan
ofpropcr management, aud the total absence
of military knowledge and judgment so re-
quisite in such hazardous aud difficult under
tskIngs.
The correspondent of the London .Neic
says that after the defeat, mingled cries o
shame and Indignation were general through
out the camp. Officers and men alike fel
that disgrace had been incurred, and that II
consequence solely 10 tho uuredeemed mis-
management, from drummer boys TO Colonies
scene of humiliation filed every breast
the deeper that everybody was sensible tina
neither men nor regimental officers ha
shown themselves deficient in what unde
proper guidance would hayo commands
success. lie further states that a deviation
from the original plan of the attack wa
made at the eleventh hour by General Pc
lssier, TO which both military sense an
common sense agree in aurlbutlng no smal
share of both the French and our own fail
ufe,
The Jonrpa' de 81. Peiersburgh publlshe
correspondence respecting the outrage Q