Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-30
LATER FRour EuRoPE.


Death OF the Emperor OF Russia Confirmed.
New YoRK. March 27.-The steamship Atlantic,
with Liverpool dates 10 the 10th March, arrived this
morning. She brings news confirming the death OF
the Emperor Of Russia; he expired on The morning
of the I'd of March. His son, as Emperor Alexan
der the Second, has succeeded peaceably TO the
Russian throne, and has issued manifesto stating
that he will adhere to the policy of his father Ncho
las Constantine, and his other brothers, and the
officers, have taken oaths OF allegiance to the new
Emperor.
The Atlantic left Liverpool at P. M, on the 10th
of March, and arrived off the Light Ship about mid
night of goth March, but did not come into port
until daylight. She encountered westerly gales du-
ring The entire passage She brings IA passengers
amongst them Archbishop Hughes, Bishop Newman,
ETC. The Atlantic arrived out at Liverpool on the
afternoon of the 4th Of March
Alexander has confirmed the Diplomatst Goris-
chaEo previous instructions TO negotiate; and the
first preliminary conference has been held at Vienna.
Nicholas had recalled Menschikof and appointed
>1ortschakoff to the chief command OF the Russian
troops Ostensacken, second in command, and Lu-
ders, to command in Bessarabia.
Alexander had appointed Gen Rudeger Minister
of War
The Allies have ordered their Generals to press
forward the war.
There had been fighting in the Crmea.-
The French had stormed redoubt. which had been
skiIfuIy erected by the Russians during the night
and several hundred were killed. 1t was currently
rumored that the Grand Duke Michael was wounded
and that he had died at Sebastopol. A large force
of Russians threatens Balaklava.
The blockade of the Danube is raised. Broussa
had been DESTROYED with most of the Inhabitants by
an earthquake slight disagreement had arisen
between Napoleon and England Napoleon said
that the armies should not act together if Reobuck'
committe proceeded with their investigations.
Lord Clarendon went express to Boulogne and
made matters strai ght in the meantime, the COM
mittee proceeds-but it is thought that Parliament
will be dissolved at early day.
Serious difficulties have sprung up at Lyons; and
in Switzerland and Belgium the crisis continues
The King of Denmark is sick
The Gar expired shortly after noon on Friday
March End his disease atorphy of the lungs
He had only few days sickness. His last words tc
the Empress were Tell Frederick, King of Prussia
to continue attached TO Russia, as be has hitherto
BEEN and never forget his fathers words
1t is said, that few days before his death, The
Car succeeded in efectIng complete reconciliation
between his two eldest sons Alexander and Conslan
tine, who were at variance.
The news of the death of the Emperor Nicholas
was received in England with demonstrations of JOY
Several theatre managers before the curtain and
announced the fact, which received in most III
stances with tumultuous cheering.
PRUSSlA-The court has placed itself in mourn
ing Orders have been issued for the whole Prussian
army to wear symbols of mourning for four weeks.
| AUSTRlA.-Thc news of the death of the Empe
! IOI ANIGHOldS CduS0u dSltdOIOH All VI
der of tie Emperor of Austria directs acknowledg
ment of the service rendered by Nicholas during the
time of unfortunate trials; and that the Nicholas
Regiment of Cuirassers' shall always preserve that
name souvenir in the Austrian army
FRANCE.-The police of Paris have arrested sew.
eral ballad singers for chanting disrespecfu
to the dead Gar
The Russian ambassador announces the news o.
/ the Emperor Alexanders accession.
! synopsis of AleXanders manifesto, received via
Konigsburg, declares that the welfare of his Empire
is his only object; that he will endeaver maintain
Russia in the highest standard of power and glory
and aim to accomplish the incessant wishes and views
of his predecessors, with the hope that his subjects
will Zealously assist him therein.
LIVERPOOL MARKET, March 1O.-Brown & Ship
ley report that Cotton began active, but fell of anc
closed tame at barely one eighth advance. In Man
chester the prices were somewhat better BreadstuF
were dull at two pence decline in Wheat, Is in Flour
and Is. in Corn.
Barring reports general fair business doing in th'
London market. Iron was quiet. American stock
were quiet at unchanged prices. Money was easier