The Shasta courier., 1855-03-31
Seven Days Later From Europe.

The Uncle Sam brings news from England ria
New York. to the 10th February. one week later
than previous advces The most important iu-
telligence relates TO the formation of new Cab
met. with Lord Palmerston at its head. Most of
the old, or Aberdeen Ministry retain Office
The new cabinet remains therefore whig. Lord
Palmerston leaves the Home Office. aud becomes
in room of Lord Aberdeen, resigned, first Lord
of the Treasury and Premier. Lord Panmure
the Fox Maule of former years) becomes Sec
retary at War; in room of the Duke of New Cas-
tie, resigned Lord G awhile becomes President
of the Council in room of Lord John Russell.
resigned.
The reconstruction of the English Ministry,
with Lord Palmersion its chief had given
general satisfaction, both in England and in
France 1t was hoped that that noblemans ac-
cession to power would have an important infiu-
ence on the peace conference at Vienna.
From a note addressed by NJ. Drown D. S.
Hugs, the French Minister OF Foreign Ahairs. 10
Baron Monieufel. it would seem that the Allies
are determined to leave Prussia no option but
either to accept the conditions of the treaty of
the Cd December or TO exclude her from all
share in the Vienna conferences The general
opinion is, that she will side at once with Rus
sia Holland is said to have formally Joined the
alliance and Spain and Portugal are expected
to follow in her wake.
From some opinion of Lord Palmerston's,
quoted in letter To one OF our correspondents
1t appears that the new English Premier enter
tains conviction that Europe is now entering
OH great general war.
From the Crimea there is nothing of decisive
character. No period has yet been fixed for
81. ~ I
from Canrobert describes the French troops as
being exceedingly impatient for it. The Zou-
aves, nevertheless. had mulinzed, and deman-
ded D retreat from the Crimea. 1t was said that
the Russians mediated a general attack upon
the Allies, on the 10Th, and the presence of the
grand Dukes Michael and Nicholas gave some
consistency to the rumor.
From Spain there is but little news Mr..
Soule had demanded his passports but had been
attacked with illness. and was too much inds-
posed to leave Madrid. 1t reported in that
city that tue Spanish Ambassador at Washington
had written home to say that the American Cab
met had no hostile designs against Spain.
The Pope is exceedingly angry with the Sar-
dlnan Government for It's monastc confiscatory,
and will probably give effect to his wrath by
communicating the King.
From the west coast of Africa we have re-
ceived by the Baltic the particulars connected
with the bombardment and subsequent burning
OF the town of Chrislianborg by the British
forces, both of which executed in a man.
ner which eclipses the action of Capt Holins,
at Greyiown. Christianborg was left what is
called perfect ruin" and the newspapers add
that Jesa was also eveled by the ship scourage.
Gen. Canrobert had ordered all correspon-
dents OF Paris Journals to leave the camp. The
French troops daily peti:ioned for the assault,
rather than perish in tie trenches.
England and France were making enormous
preparations for the spring compaign. Russias
preparations were greater than ever before
The markets are unchanged. Breadst re-
main at former prices. Provisions are dull at
the old rates, and cotton is the same.
Gen Canrobert has been compelled TO mod
crate the ardor of the French for the assault on
Sevastopol.
A dispatch at Vienna, dated Feb Sth saws that
on the 23d ult. the Russians at Sevasiopol made
sortie which had caused the French heavy
losses.
Charles Napier who has been deprived of the
command of the Baltic fleet says :" that worse
manned or more inefficient set of crews never
put 10 sea-" He declared Cronstadt impree-
nable, and pitched into Sir James Graham for
not giving him orders to take Sweaborg.
Prince Napoleon is at Paris, and was very
warmly received by the Emperor.