The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-09
The News.

by Tie aETlVai Oh tHc DuitlC VIC arc III PVaSosssvH
Of our European files and correspondence to the 18th
sk. The news from the Crimea presents but few
features Of interest. The summer, which had been
looked forward to the period for energetic action
on the part of the Allies, seems to be gliding away
without any effective steps being taken to realise the
promises held out. 1t is true that the siege opera
tons still continue, but they to be languidly
and feebly carried on. Every thing connected with
this unfortunate campaign seems to inspire discou,
ragement and discomfort, not only in the troops
themselves but in the commanders Of the Allied
forces 1t is said that General Simpson had for
warded his resignation to his government, and that
Omar Pacha was about to follow his example. 1t is
also well known that General Pelissier is not over
satisfied with the strict surveillance exercised over
his acts by the Emperor. An experienced comman-
der, who has won high military reputation by
deeds of skill and daring, i'll brook the dictates
Of judgment uniformed in the school of strategic
science. A man may become a sound politician by
reading, but he cannot successfully direct the opera
tons Of military campaign without some practice
in the art OF war.
1t is rulloIed that the preparations which were
making for the supposed expedition against Odessa
are in reality to be employed in grand naval and
military operation against the harbor of Sebastopo
take part in the attempt to force the entrance to the
port whilst simultaneous attack is to be made from
the land. Preparations also making for another
campaign in Bessarabia.
The English and French journals seem to be labor
ing under Mortal disquietude as to the proba-
bihty Of an Austrian alliance with Russia. The let
ters Of our Frankfort and Vienna correspondents,
which will be found in another part of our paper,
will show that there is very little real foundation for
these fears. Austria has too much to lose by war
to venture upon dangerous step. The Allied
governments will take care how they force her
into it.
The Palmerston administration have had narrow
escape on the Turkish loan question. The resolution
in favor Of the loan only carried by majority Of
three in the Commons. BY the convention entered
into with the Emperor Of the French, the British
government guarantees, Jointly with his Imperial
Majesty, the interest on a loan of f5,OOO00O
subject to the approval of the English and French
legislatures. The result Of the vote in the Commons
is said, has determined Lord Pamerston to dissolve
Parliament at an early period. We question whe-
ther his lordship win venture upon hazardous
experiment. An appeal to the constituencies would
place him in a far worse position than he is in at
present.
visit to Paris would not take place after all. In
noticing it one Of our correspondents states that
there is doubt of her arrival the l7th and that
Immediately after her departure Louis Napoleon
would probably proceed to the Crimea.
The socialist movement in Catalonia has been
entirely suppressed. Some further disturbances at
Badajoz are reported, but they not to be of a
political character.
Austria is about to emancipate her Jewish subjects
preparatory to further internal reforms. Prussia has
published another circular defending her neutral po
siton, and Hanover has passed through o minis
terial crisis. The visit of the Prince OF Prussia to
st. Petersburg is mystifying all the political qiid
nVncs.
The Paris journals announce the death of TIE
widow Of Lucien Bonaparte, brother Of the Emperor
Napoleon l., in her nth year.
Amongst the deaths Of Russian officers reported
from the Crimea those Of Admiral Nachimon
and Major General Todteben. The latter distinguish
ed officer was the son Of a shop keeper in Riga, and
won his way by his talents TO the rank Of Captain Of
Engineers. When Prince Menschikof set about
Strengthening the Notifications Of Sebastopol he
consulted with the chief Of the engineering staff AZ
to the time which would be required to put certain
of the defences in proper condition. The reply was
three months. Captain Todtleben on hearing of this
went to the Prince and told him that If he would
give him u sufficient number of men he would un.
dertake to put them in effective order in couple OF
weeks. How many men do you requirefn inquired
the Prince. Twelve thousand" was the Captains
answer. You shall have them tomorrow morn
ing rcjoined Menschikon' and see that you keep
to your undertaking." In twelve days the works
were completed to the entire satisfaction of the
Prince Eantaiu M. Immediately nrnrn
ted to the rank Of colonel, and took prominent
part in all the subsequent engineering operations
quired for the defence OF the place. The
works OF the Redan and Malakoff towers WERE II
not created, at least rendered almost enable by
his efforts For these services he was promoted to
the rank of Major-General, aud decorated with one
OF the hi ghest military orders OF Russia. The Grand
Duke Michael called upon his wife, the part OF
the Emperor to make her PIE ent Of princey re
sdenee and to assure her OF the favor and protec.
ton oil the court General Todteben received a
wound in the leg In the affair OF the 18TH which was
preciso5 similar in character TO that which killed
Captain Lyons, and notwithstanding the efforts OF
his medical attendants lie rapidly sank under it, hc
was only ,hirtytye years Of age, and died beloved
and regretted W all his comrades in arms.
Owing to the reduced stock OF cotton in our sea
ports and without very na,terug prospects Tor the
growing crop, ,he market yesterday did not sympa.
,bize with the decline in Liverpool to ii iull extent
Large holders in measure remained uushakcn.
fully aware that they were better posted about he
condition and prospects Of our own market than tue
English, and that state OF things existed here T.
the influence of which Liverpool operators would
sooner or later be compelled to submit \ few small
holders were induced yesterday after the receipt Of