The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-16
ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEWS,
BY THE STEAMER PACIFIC.


Lord Palmerstons Ministry has fallen TO
pieces. The resignation of Graham, Glad
stone and Herbert was ostensibly on account
of the passage of Mr. Rocbuck 5 motion.
Private squabbles in the cabinet Were also
believed to be the cause. Report SAYS that
Roebucks party will not rest satisfied with
uut the impeachment of Lord Raglan and
one or more of the ex-ministers.
An interesting debate arose in Parliament
upon the question OF going into committee
on the army estimates. Lord Palmerston
contended that the sutferings of the army in
the Crimea arose from physical causes in the
power of no man to control. These suffer
ufgs were not confined to the British army.
The Russianlist Of sick and wounded amount
ed to $4,000 men.
Lord Palmerston announced that Earl Lu-
can had been recalled in consequence of his
difficulties with Lord Raglan,
On the goth, the Duke of Cambridge took
his seat in the House of Lords.
In the House of Commons 81 discussion
arose III regard to commerce with Russia
since the commencement of the war. 1t was
stated in debate that under the present sys-
tenn Of blockade the interior trade of Rus
STA had suffered no injury and that 4l0, 900,
600 sterling had gone from England to that
country. The right of search was urged as
necessary in order to prevent the introduce
ton OF Russian goods into England.
1t was deemed not advisable to lay before
the House the correspondence between Great
Britain and the United States on information
al arrangements, during a time of war. 1t
was, however, stated that the two countries
are Oh the most friendly terms.
Lord Russell has published an address to
his constituents defining his position. He
places himself i'll their hands as a candidate
for the renewal of their confidence.
On the 18th ult. Royal assent was given to
the North American Fisheries bill.
A convention between the Porte and Great
Britain for the enlistment of the Turkish con
tingent has been signed.
Sir Charles Wood takes the place of Sin
James as First Lord of the Admiralty.
Destitution in England had almost reached
it, height from the combined causes of an
unusually severe winter, unusually dear pri
ees of all descriptions of provisions, and the
total stagnatiOn of trade. The poor were il
a deplordble condition. Many thousands o
Iaborers have been weeks without food ex
ccpt the supplies Of charity. riot of tive
orthree days duration occurred in Liver
pool and in London some disturbance haC
occurred among the unemployed.
Joseph Hume, the veteran reformer, died
February 20Ih, at his estate of Burnley hall
Norfolk He was born at Montrose, Scot
land, iii January, l717, and was consequently
- years of age. All parties of politician,
unite in their testimony to his singleness OF
heart during the whole course of lis public
career. As man he was endowed with al
the sterling virtues.
FROM THE SEAT
The weather la the CrtmeH has considerably
moderated, and the snow has almost entirely dis
appeared The health OF the army lie better. Thu
Siege operations are progressing with considersbl
VIgOr. Orders have been received al Constanf1no
bod fpr
from which II is nteri ed that assault Is soon b
be made upon Sebastopol.
The Baltic neet lie to consist of SO war steamers
carrying . 066 gune. and floating batteries, carry
ing gums each G mortar ships, and % steam gul
boats carrying 6G guns-makipg q total OF 100 yes
sells, carrying 227e guus.
Affairs at Sebsstopo changed but little from pre-
vious advices The siege was progressing slowl,
snd without vgOr
The Russians were actively engaged In fortify
jag their positions especially on the right flank.
Sebsstopoi 10 now considered more impregnabi
than it has been since the commencement oil In
siege. Thousands are stiil at work strengthening
the tortresses and other points
The weather has been intensely cold and seve
raj thousand Russians are reported to have bee
frozen to death The allies, especially the Engiis
troops, were suffering dreadiuliy from the elerRen
and many were dying daily, whilst others wer
being frozen, losing arms, hands, legs, &c. Thei
condition was deporabe in the extreme and eve
officers W ithout the common comforts or necessa
Tles Of lie.
FRANCE.
Whistler Louis Napoleon will go TO the Crimea !
sinstter Of question. II Is said that he has draw
plan OF vast military strategy, which he wishes
personally saperintend. England and Austri
think be had better leave 1t with his Generals.
Lord John Russell had heightened Interview
"ih the Emperor previous 10 his departure fo
Vienna, In which he endeavored 10 dissaude hin
IRON going 10 the Crimes. He Is reported 10 hav
sald-"H your Msjestyh decided on going to th