The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-15

attributed 10 an Atlach Oh suppressed gut
An English letter from Erzeroum under date Of Novem-
Der 7h that all well at Kars 10 October alst
The city closely blockaded by Russian cavalry but
reports do confirm that the garrison short OF pro-
visions There was d rumor Consantinope that Mou-
ravie with his force had raised the siege and recrosSed
the Arpatchai into Georgia but this is doubtful
The most reliable adyices come via Narna stating that
the Russians have forwarded their reserves from IL
s Kutas lie is said therefore, to be at present forth
flying his position on the river ingour
BALTIC WHITE SEA.
The weather in the Gulf of Finland Ito November 26)
had been mild for the but in the Gulf OF Boihnia
il had been sharp Another division OF the British fleet
had left Kiel for England Admiral Dundas has received
orders TO return
the raising Of the blockade of the ports IN the White sea-
The Hamburg News that the Russians are reor-
ganzng their Baltic fleet with the intention OF putting TO
in the spring Several of the old commanders are re
placed by younger and the command OF the fleet and
military govenorship of Cronsadt is to be given TO Adj
miral Nowosilssky, from Sebastopol
GREAT
The lesser arrangements Of the cabinet have been at
length definitely announced Two additions made, in
the persons of Lord Stanley, of Aldery who retains his
present post president Of the Board of Trade and OF
Mr. Baines who appointed Chancellor OF the Duchy OF
Lancaster.
II has been already stated that the Duke Of Argyle is
the Postmaster General and the Privy Seal, which
Lord Argyes acceptance OF the posmasteIshp has placed
who the CHARACTERISTIC of the Ducy of Lancaster
make for Mr.. Banes None of these appointments
call for remark Frederick Peel under Secretary OF the
War Department has resigned and it is not the intention
of government TO appoint successor. Parliament will
meet for business January 10.
The that the Duke Of Cambridge is to succeed
Lord Hardinge, commander n-chief is contradcted.
public meeting of merchants and others Is summoned
for Wednesday, 9th instant at the London Tavern to take
into consideration the currency question
The Shipping Gazette learns from good authority that
three parties who had entered into large contracts with
for articles Indispensable for carrying the
have received notice to cease their supplies tor three
months until further orders This may or may NOT DC
peace indication.
Madame Jenny Lind Goldschmidt has arrived in Lon
dom and series of concerts and oatoros to be given
under the direction of Mr.. MITCHELL at Exeter Hail. H.
Benedict will be conductor
Captain Harrison of the Cunard service, has been
ected for the command Of the mammoth steamship Great
Eastern just launched the Thames, by Scott RUSSELL
Co. The Great Eastern is the largest vessel aioat
PRUSSIA
Geographic despatch from Berlin, November Goth,
gives from the Kings speech at the opening of
the Chambers:
aGentemen said he athe conflict between several Euro
pean powers is yet end Our athernnd however
continues be the abode of peace trust in God that it
will remain and that shall succeed in preserving the
honor and standing Of Prussia without infctng
country the heavy sacrifices of war.
!" am proud to say that know of people well
prepared for ready TO submit to sacrifices than
wherever their honor or interests are really in
dagger This proud consciousness imposes upon the
duty while abiding faithfully By obligations already con-
tracted not TO into further engagements the political
and military liabilities of which not to be estimated be
forehand In the attitude assumed by Prussia, Austria
and Germany behold valid security for the maintenance
of that independent position which equally conducive
the attainment of equitable and lasting peace and COM
patible with well wishes for ALL
AUSTRIA
The Vienna Ost DeutscAe Post says:
The nomination of Chevaer Iulsemann to the post of
resident Austrian minister at Washington, and the large
increase which has been made in the organization of
mission in the United States, indicates step in Aus
TRAN diplomacy Up the present time the United States
have been to Austria sort OF scarecrow, with which 1T
wise to avoid all contact A wise policy, however
does believe that danger because you close your
eyes to it Austria does WELL them to prepare to take her
proper position in the events OF which, sooner OF LATER the
United States destined to become the scene"
Dr. Ferdinand Markwor is appointed secretary to the
Austrian legation at Washington, and will leave Vienna
in few days for New York.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
Count Mole died the 24th his residence Cham
patreux He was struck by apopexy while dinner and
almost Immediately expired.
Copstantipope adyces of November 22d mention the
arrival there Of the American squadrons from the Medter
ranean ALSO of portion of the English fleet from the
Black
Cholera has broken out with severity at Sentari and
has carried off many of the Anglo German legion.
The French recruiting grand scale for their For
eign Legion The Tunsian troops gone to Batoum.
Much scarcity exists in articles of consumption at Consta
tinople.
A Berlin paper-the Kreuz Zsitung--states that the
Grand Duke Constantine has been betrothed to the Prn
Alexandra daughter of the Prince of Oldenburg
Mrs. Woughby Moore, lady superintendent of the Off
GERS hospital at Scuari, has fallen victim to cholera
There Of change in the Turkish cabinet Red
schid Pacha has had interview with the Sultan and
is rumored to be coming in Grand Vizier NJ Blonde
the Belgian minister is trying reconcile matters between
Lord Stratford and Meheme Ali Pacha as according to
rumors Ali is to have the War Department which Mehem-
ct Ruschdi Pacha leaves
The Ottoman government has prohibited the export Of
grain until next harvest with the exception of what may
be required for the Of the allied fleets and armies This
is in consideration of the increasing scarcity.
waterspout burst in the harbor of Tnnis and sunk five
ships the 18th ultimo The United States frigae Com
stelaon G.? had sailed two days previous from her
chorage in the very track of the catastrophe.
THE TRIAL OF BAKER MURDER OF BILL POOLE
The jury in this case being unable to agree have been dis
charged The New York Express of Thursday has the fol-
lowing in regard to this
"This extraordinary trial has at length drawn to
close The address Of Mr. Whiting for the prosecution
which is very fully reported in columns this evening"
able and brilliant effort will be read with deep and alb
sorbing interest by all who could not listen his elo
quence The judges charge also give in full and TO it
we need hardly direct attention The trial is especially re-
ob hay; nf,