The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-02

Il Il H. 4 r
Nothing important received from Crmea since
last advces.
Lord John Russell proceeds to Vienna minister penpo
tertiary, to attend the peace conference.
The English Parliament il to reassemble on the 10th.
Lord John Russell leave England in few days for
Vienna Mr.. Hammond the under Secretary Of State for
Foreign Affairs, accompanies him.
The Duke OF Genoa Is dead.
Dispatches Lord Raglan of the a7 the wealth
err in the Crmea fine, with frosty nights Huts be-
ing erected with much difficulty.
The first detachment Of British troops from India arrived
at Suez.
The Indian mail had telegraphed Bombay despatch
January ICY that insurrecon had broken out
Cabool.
Twelve thousand Persians besiegng Bendu Cebasi
and murdeous conflict had taken place; but the beseged
continued their resistance. aE
French company had offered TO raise in France legion
from twenty-five thousand men for the service Of
the English of which number to be ready
in fifteen days and it is stated that the English government
are disposed entertain the proposition.
teegraphc despatch dated Vienna, says the Gar has
issued anfes under date Of ST. Petersburgh February H.
in which he calls upon the entire male population under 40
wears of age (which will additional force Of
men) to be despatched to the CIimea.
The latest dates from Sebastopo Of the 3t January
The weather growing milder.
despatch from varna Of the 4th Of February, says
80 900 Ottoman troops landed Eupaora and others
were on the way Varna destined for hs Crmea who
would embark as they had arrived at that port
The French received advices from YArna,
dated the 9Th Instant which state that Omar Pasha had left
for Bonges inspect the cavalry and magazines and ON his
return would embark dafnitively for the Crimea,
The Russians encamped partly In the villages OF
Alma Bebec and partly at Simpheropo and Its envi-
rons.
Genera, Ulrich with the Guards had set out for the
Crmea on the soth January The Egyptian reinforcement
had arrived.
The artillery Sebastopo kept up ncessant fire during
the night and the allies replied during the day by traeurs
The Journal de ST. Peerba Of the I'D inst contains
address OF the Gear ia the Heman Of the Don Cossacks in
which he Expresses entire confidence that they will fight
the church and throne Of the country
The reported mutny among the Zouaves created painful
sensation Paris but thought there that accounts it
were much exaggerated.
London firm in the provision susnsss proposes through
the Times to feed the army in the Crmea at the Of 3
3d. per day per giving substantial meals three times
daily binding hemselvest to fulfil the contract under the
heaviest penalty.
The India mail brings Hong Kong dates OF December 49,
| and Bombay January IT,
The envoy has demaped the restitution Of Pegu
which peremptorily refused
At Capoa asirs still in threatening position, and
trade was quite depressed Exchange Canton As.
3D. on Shanghai 6s. 3d. to 6s. sgd.
The report of the inspectors appointed to Investigate the
loss Of the City of Philadelphia had been laid before
Parliament 1t exculpases Captain Leiteh and his officers
from all blame, and recommends the erection Of light
house at Cape Race.
The veeroy Of Egypt has abolished all Custom house
ties except at SueE.
STILL LATER FROM EUROPE,
HALIFAX, March 1.-The English man steamer Canada
arrived here this forenoon with dates from England the
18th,
Lord JOAN Russell has gone as to the vi
| emma conference, which is to meet on the 26th.
Affairs at Sebasopoi continue unchanged.
Naples has joined the western alliance
The other Of but little Importance and has prnci-
paly been anticipated by the st. Louis.
Breadstuas shade lower, With small speculative de-
mand Brown Shipey quote western canal at AS Cd;
good Ohio 45s Wheat downward with triHng decline
white lis I'd Corn downward, and prices have declined
6d white quoted at Ats yellow at ass 3d. mixed at AIS
The money market ia unchanged Consols for money have
declined reported 80 5s United States stocks have
| advanced.
Beef and pork downward and dull. Bacon is dow
ward with small speculative demand is quoted AS.
45s. Cd. Lard is firm, with upward tendency.
Extensive Fire IN PhiiadslphiG.
PnrIApELrnIA March I.-As one o'clock this morning
fire broke in Chestnut street. below It'll in Fishers block
1t originated ia occupied by bright Miller as
publication office loss IS 000 The whole of the upper part
of the building destroyed McClees Germon lose
IS 900 Charles Oakord haer loses $4,000, but in
sured for 81 0OO James II. Orme, the first floor had
stock of carpets valued $4,000 but damaged by
water only the amount of $4,000 store in the
was saved The building damaged to the amount Of
$40 The origin Of the fire Is attributed to defective
| hue
Art Usiea Di.ri6ation.
sAspusKy March The arst annual distribution Of the
Cosmopolitan Art Literary Association took place last eve
ming The Greek Slave drawn by Mrs. Kate Gillespie
Brady South Bend Pennsylvania The prizes numbering
2ei drawn by person, in all parts of the Union
Death Of Editor.
NEW ORLEANS, March l.-Francs 7. Porter, for many
years with the editorial department Of the New
Orleans Pcayune died in this city last eveniaS,
Proh1aarv La9 IN Canada.
Qrsswo EeA 2s-Last evening the House Of Assembly,
in Committee the whec adopted the first cause Of the
prohbitory liquor b which arms the principle Of The
measure by 25. The vote the second read
ing Of the bil in December last 80 yeas to
Markets.
yrw YoRx March l.--The cotton market n upward and
firm Flour Is unsetedsaes variable rates. Wheat is
inactive Corn has downward tendcncysaes Of western
mixed at as cent? Pork downward and dull Beef Is
unchanged Lard dull Whiskeysalcs Of Ohio at ~.
| cents.
BALrIMoar March lFlour-s67 barrels Howard street
wa. only sale this morning. and the market Is now dali
Corn-whte sells At 81 cents, and yellow at ~ cent?
wheaiwhite il worth - ~ TO- and rcd a. There no
change in other articles stass
MOTTO proprietor south Side OeaNcs w0ad sell
baH intsst accommodating He wosd prefer
rariculsrs adde's. A.. D. Banhs, Petersburg, vlrIaia.
s-Ths paper Of tbs beet established In the soaih
Mar a-9dA1tsw