The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-03
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BY THE CANADA.

fiiteen thousand persons are out of work there of
which s.uoe were caused by the non-arrival> of
American shipping.
Admiral Dandas has been appointed to the chief
command OF the Baltic fleet; Admiral Seymour Sc
cood in command aud Admiral Bayne third
The British army estimates for the current year
have been published. The total number of men
including foreign auxillsres and excluding lndia
is 1874 600, and the expenses &l3 500 900 sterling
LAST year the expenses was 81 900 sterling
/, is proposed 10 increase the force Sc 600 men
new department of the army Is TO be enrolled for
lsnd transport service. The enlistment to be for
period of Eve years.
The British Government has concluded large
contracts for provisions at Dantzic a. high prices
Messrs. Keen, Rippin & Co., warehousemen of
London. and Messrs Kirk and Furness of Liver.
pool, have failed.
Frederick Peel had been appointed Secretary of
War, and Sir Francis Barney, Chancellor of the
Duchy In Lancaster.
The ship Altoona, arrived at Liverpool, reports
seeing on Sept 4 In lat. b deg, south a sea SER
peat one handred and eigAtysir tcet long
Parliament re-assembled on the evening of the
10th, when Lord Palmerston ext lined the circum-
stances attending his coming into power
FROM THE CRIMEA.
StbastopOl, Feb. The Russian Grand Dukes
have made Reconnaissance of the allied lines and
the allies are daily expecting an attack The
pickets have received orders to be more than usu-
ally vigiant. The weather is becoming mild and
pleasant
In the sortie ofthe 3ls., 300 French troops were
put hors dH com6at-in the obscurity of the night
one French regiment having fired up on another
Feb MANY regiments were held in readiness
last night for immediate action, and the cavalry
were under arms all night. The supplies OF the
allies are sufficient in most respects
Admiral Bruat has telesrsphed that since the 81 1t
the Russians had recommended their night sortes
but they were vigorously repused
The Russians had received considerable rain
forcements, and 1900 men with provisions and
stores had reached the French army. The roads
near Eups'oria were frozen and in good condition.
The Czsr's two sons have entered Sebastopol.
Tarrd, Feb. Sit Is stated from Kamiesch that
the Russians made sorties on the lat and I'd but
were repulsed on each occasion.
On the 9th, nothing of Importance had transpired,
but the firing was kept up brisky from both sides.
On the 9Th Menschikof briefly telegraphs that the
general situation of the place was unchanged.
The Vienna Presse says that the English were
returning from the siege line, and are, with the
French guard, to form reserve at Bslakaya. Gen
Neil arrived at the camp the 9th OF January,
and has reported to the Emperor that the situation
OF the French army is. on the whole good and
that OF the British army not quite SO bad repor
ted.
The long talked OF change in the French army
In the Crinea is announced. The army Is to be
divided into two corps de armes-one to be given
to the command of Gen. Pelisser, the other to Gen.
BosQuet, thus virtually rendering Canrobert
mere cypner.
The rumor is that Lord Raglan and the Earl Lu.
can will shortly return from the Crimes. TIE
reasons why are not stated.
bark from Varna on the 9th, accompanied by C OILS
Deu and Simmons, for the Crimea.
EUROPEAN LEAGUE AGAINST RUSSIA.
The important statement had been annouu ced
atEsples bad joined the Western alliance and
would send, besides her fleet, land force equal to
that of Sardinia to the Crimea- The guarantee of
France TO prevent revolution in Italy has brought
naples to Join the alliance. Count Orlof, the Rus.
sian Minister, and staff, had in consequence left
Naples.
The Belgian journals announced that Tuscany,
Parma and Modena have also Joined the Western
alliance, and would send 900 men each. This Ia
probably meant as lroncal.
II was rumored that Spain would likewise join
the alliance, with view to have the influence of
the French against any insurrection that may take
Mace Ii was also reported that Portugal will joiu
The allies with IL 900 men, but this ia rather doubt
full The Western Powers are evidently, however
seeking to unite all the secondary States in gene.
sal Europs lie igue against Russia.
Sweden continues 10 make military preparations
and all the smaller German States have their
armies nearly completed
SWITZERLAND.
The Swiss Federal Government preserves Its
neutrality and continues to forbid the enlistment
OF Swiss tor foreign service.
The fair of Mr.. Phillips, American citizen
arrested for Mazzini has been settled by the pay
nent of 200 damages, and the chief of police al
Bastile to be reprimanded.
Prussia sends circular to the various dplo.
matte agents indicating that the entire Prussiar
field.
The Prussian envoy to France remains at Paris
his mission being still nnaccomplshed His secre
iary had returned to Berlin for further instructions
The opinion prevails that no terms could come u
between Prussia and the Western Powers, and tina
Prussia must be left to neutrality and its conse
uuences Count EsterhaZy, the Austrian minister,
having returned to Berlin, caused rise in the
funds.
AUsTRIA-THE PEACK CONFERENCE.
Warlike preparations continue to be made IL
Austria with unaba.ed energy.
The five powers involved in the war have form.
ay siepied their intention to confer in the confer
ence about TO take place at Vienna. The congress-
would meet on the 26sh. Lord John Russell repre-
SCENTS Great Britain; M. De Gourquellay, or perhap
special minister, France; Count bcul Austria
Ria Bey. Turkey and Prince Gortschakof, assist
ed by Nj Titof the ex.Mnister to Constantinope
will represent Russia. 1t is reported that Prussii
will be allowed seat at the board, and that thu
business will be limited to the receiving OF Gor'
schakoff's categorical yes no othe four points
Negotiations are on foot for an Austrian loan o
Els, 100000 In the English market.
FRANCE.
The French funds were considerably depressed
by wild ruinor that the Emperor would lmneoi
aiely depart for the Crimes, leaving the Empires
regent during his absence 1t is more probable ina
he will command the army OF the Rhine, snoui'
war be declared against Prussia. Engineers "er
surveying grounds for camp OF lo0, ooo men hea
Metz
Carlist refugees In France under surveillance
1t was rumored that Prince Napoleon was abou
to be married TO the Princess OF Wurtemburg.
SPAIN.
Condo de Montemolin has written letter recon
intending the Carlists to defer their contemplate
instruction until Esparteros government 10 gun
rotten.
The following comes via Warsaw: A treaty hs
been concluded between Russia end the Unite
States. relative to the commerce OF neutran. IN
treaty was left open for the adhesion OF othe
States.
THE AUSTRIAN FRONTIER
ltwas ANNOUNCED by the last steamer that 10
Russian troops on the Austrian frontier were sue
denly ordered to retire into the Interior. tn
movement IL explained either a. political NOV
10 suuuort of Prussia's assertions that Austria
NOT msnseed. or ss q strategic move to take up
stronger position. In either case II 10 unfmporfan
TURKEY
The Turkish government u about 70 issuetW
millions sterling bonds at ten per cent.
IRE broke out 10 the arsenal at Constanfinople
but was exiting uished without doing much damage
Old chosrey Pasha 10 deceased.