Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-22

The Earl Of Carlisle is the new Vicefoy to
Ireland. A Mr.. Lewis, an untried man, is
Chancellor Of the Exchequer.
The members Of The government express
strong hopes that the negotiations at Vienna
will leadto peace, although all Europe was
preparing for war.
Louis Napoleon seems in earnest about 60
ing 10 the Ctimea, and has publicly expressed
his determination 10 leave for the seat Of war,
Immediately, but England and Austria advise
him to stay OF home.
1t was reported that Russell had declared
war against Sardinia.
Tuscany has joined the Western powers, but
it Seemd Naples has rot.
The battle between the Turks and Russians
at Eupatoria, was fought on the 18th ult., and
not on the 7th. The Russian force is said 10
have been a few thousand superior 10 the
Turkish.
Lord John Russell has published an address
to his constituents, defining his position and
casting himself into their hands as a candidate
for a renewable OF their con idence.
On thel9tb ult. The Queen signed The North
American Fisherman's Bill.
A convention between Great Britain end
:he Sublime Porte, for the enlistment Of a
Turkish contingent, has been signed,
An interesting debate arose in Parliament
upon the question OF going into committee on
the army estimates.
Lord Pa!merston contended that the suffer-
ingS of the army in the Crimea arose from
physical causes beyond human control, and
that the sulerings were not confined 10 the
British army, inaSmuch as TIE sick and wound
ed of the Russians reached thirty five thou
sand.
Lord Palmerston announced during The de-
bate that Lord Lncan had been recalled in
consequence of his differences with Lord Rag
Ian, and also made the startling announcement
that compulsory measures IDOuH hare TO be re-
sorted to 10 till up the ranks Of the SerUice.
The right Of search was urged as a matter
OF necessity, TO prevent the importation OF
Russian goods into England.
1t was deemed advisable not 10 10y before
the House the correspondence between the
United States and Great Britain, on the Inter.
national arrangement during time Of war.
The weather in the Crimea had become
moderate, and the snow had almost disap-
peared. The health Of the army was better,
and The siege operations were progressing
with vigor.
Orders had been received at ConstantinopIe
to provide hospital beds Tor five thousand
men, from which it was inferred that an as
sault was 10 be made upon Sebastopol.
The Baltic feet for the Spring campaign is
to consist Of fifty five war-sleamers, carrying,
in the aggregate, two thousand and Sixty-Six
guns; five floating batteries Of eighty guns
each; eight mortar ships; twenty-eigll: steam
gun.boatS; in all, one hundred vessels.
Whether the Empe ror Of France will go TO
the Crimea, or stay at home, is a matter Of
some uncertainty. 1t is said he has drawn up
a plan of vast military strategy, which he
wished 10 Ssperintend in person; but England
and Austria think he had better leave the
matter in the hands OF his Generals.
The Americans residing in Paris gave a
grand ball on Washingtoa'S birthday. Nearly
all the members Of the Diplomatic Corps, as
well as the members of the French govern
ment, were present. Pcs
The city of COtania, in Italy, has been
nearly destroyed by an earthquake.
From Prussia w are advised that the Com
mitiee of the Second Chamber at Berlin re-
solved to propose a note of want Of confidence
in lhe ministerial policy.
The Vienna seml- oflicial journals positively
contradict that Austria intends TO negotiate a
loan Of fifteen million in England.
The Imperial Palace al Prague, the residence
OF the ex Emperor Of Austria, has been de-
stroyed by fire.