Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10
Austria Refuses TO go against Russia,

HOOK, May Al p. NJ.
The steamer Atlantic, with advices from
Liverpool TO Monday the 23i ult., has arrived
of this point, and will be up at three O'Clock.
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
rhe Conference at Vienna had broken up,
after holding twelve sessions. Russia refused
TO accede 10 the demand Of the Allies.
The bombardment Of SebastopOl common |.
ced on the 9th ult., and had contin ed with
out intermissiun up 10 the 10Th, five hundred
guns and mOrtars pouring in an uninterrunted
storm Of shot and shells, upon the city and
forts, but up to the lateS dates no assault rad
been made, nor had any practicable breach
beer eGTe ted.
The New British loan is sixteen million
sterling, and had all been taken by the Roths-
childS.
Napoleon AID his Empress Fugenia, had
been a week in England, and had been re-
celved With the greatest rejoicing.
An increase tax upon incomes, spirits, tea,
coffee and sugar, is proposed.
II is reported hat England has asSented that
Napoleon shall take the command Of the allied
army IN the Crimea, but the report is denied.
There are strong indications that Austria
will refuse 10 go in against Russia. Lord
John Russell and the French Pienipotentidry
had left Vienna.
The steamer Asia arrived at Liverpool on
the 23d ult. All hopes of Austria taking the
field against Russia are at an end for the pres.
ent. The advices from the Crimea say that
the two first days of the bombardment Of Sc
b~aStopol, the shot and shell OF the allies done
immense damages TO the city, and 10 the Rus
sian works. uring the nigh: Of the l5th,the
left wing Of the allies attained considerable
advantage over the Russians. who were dis
lodged from a strongly fortified position, which
was taken and kept by the French.
The possession of this position was OF grea;
importance, as it enabled The allies 10 forily
the summit of the %ravines. Since the com
mencement Of the siege, five OF the Sven
Animals of The Russian fleet at SebaStopol
had either been killed or died Of disease.
Gor,Schiknf published an address to the
CARR iSon, stating that matters look more en-
couraglng 10 the beStiged.
Serious trouble had arisen atKrajova, owing
10 the brutal conduct of the Austrian officers.
The people attacked the officers aud drove
them from the city. About two hundred and
fifty were killed on both sides.
The excitement continued up 10 the latest
dates, and a depu'a,ion had been sent 10 the
Sultan to demand justice.
The operations for Strengthening The Ru.
sian ports IN the Baltic, were going on with
great rapidily, and 200, 900 troops are now said
to be concentrated in The Baltic provinces.
Most Of he British advanced squadron for
the Baltic, we're detained in the &c leat Belr'
by the ice.
The British Parliament assembled on the
10th ult.
The estimated expenses OF the Government
for tie year, is GS5, 339, 900, and the revenue
at f63, 339, 900.
Ii is supposed that much party discord will
arse from The manner reSOrted 10 in securing
Che new loan, as ii involves a great principle
Of finance.
The visit Of the Emperor and Empress OF
TO England, produced immense excite
memt.
Napoleon made speech upon the occasion
OF his reception by the Lori Mayor Of London
which gave great satisfaction.
Mr.. Layatd was entertained on board the
ship Donald Mckay, on the Dis.
The Captain Of the Boston ship Enochtrain,
had been fined ten pounds for taking an
excess Of passengers.
The Russian prize ship Sitka had been
handed over 10 he French.
Two thousand ~col!iers at Wegan were on
The Roebuck committee was still proceed
ing with the Investigations.
There was no change in Cotton, and the
demand was fai: at previous rates.
Wheat and Flour were lower, and the de.
mand limited.
orn had slightly improved.
The money market was easy at LONDON
Cousols had declined 10 SO 10. Richardson,
IL Co.. quoIe provisions Slightly bet.
and the market closing on Monday with &C
demand. Iron was quiet.