, 1855-04-21
NEWS BY THE MAIL.
The War in Europe.


pool, of the steamships "St. Louis" and
Canada" adyiccs from the Crimea were
received up to February sth.
The anpointment of Lord John Russell
as British plenipotentiary TO the confer
ences at Vienna, was generally regarded us
an Indication of the earnest desire Of the
English government to bring these nego-
tiations to a speedy and successful conclu-
sion. All the five powers had signited
their intention to confer, and the Congress
had been postponed from the 18th to the
96'h nit. Naples had. it was stated, for
s.maIly Joined the alliance, and Portugal and
Spain also. The efforts Of the coalition to
draw into its ranks all the small European
States had given rise TO the rumor-no
doubt a niece Of political waggery-that
those important ducnl sovereignties. Tusca-
nv, Modena and Parma, were TO follow
their example and to furnish contingencies
Of one thousand men each.
The English Parliament re-assembled on
the 10Th, when Lord Palmerston made the
usual Ministerial explanation on accepting
Office. The appointment Of Admiral Dnn-
das to the command Of the Baltic feet is
not a very promising indication Of the Wig
or which it was hoped would characterize
his Lordships administration. After con-
tributing to the failure Of the operations in
the Black Sea and the Crimea, this officer
is transferred to q scene where his incapa-
city may lead to still more evil consequent
ces.
Advices from the Crimea up to the 9Th
of February represent the positions OF the
belligerents as unchanged. Two-thirds OF
of the Turkish force had landed at Eupa-
toria, and there were indications which led
to the belief that the assault would soon
take place. Gen. Canrobert had been vir-
tually superseded by the new organization
Of the French force into two corps fdrmoc
under Generals Pelessier and Bosquet.
There was a report in Paris that Lonis Ma
poleon was about 10 proceed to the Crimea
TO assume the command in chief, bnt this
rumor can hardly have serious foundation,
as orders have been given for the forma-
ton of camp at Metz, TO which the En-
peror is about to proceed. 1t was also
stated that Lords Raglan and Lucan were
about to return 10 England. The weather
had become more favorable for the opera
tions Of the allies.
In India, the British authorities seem
likely to have immediate need Of all the
dsposable forces they can command. The
Aifgans and. Burmese seem to be taking
advantage Of the present weakened mill
~ condition Of England to regain what
L.. l.. l., han
There is no change in regard to the siege
Of Sebastopol. The latest authentic adj
vices are February lst. Two French d.
visions made a demonstration and marched
towards Inkermann. The allies arc daily
expecting an attack. The pickets have
been ordered to be on the alert The wea-
thcr is warm. In sortie on the night Of
the 3lst, three hundred OF the French
were put hers de eombat-in the obscurity
one French regiment firing upon another.
FEB. MANY of the regiments were
held in readiness last night for Immediate
action, and the cavalry have been under
arms all night. The weather has changed
for the better The supplies of the com
mssariat are sufficient in most respects.
Admiral Bruat had telegraphed that
since the 3lst the Russians had received
considerable reinforcements, and 1900
men, with provisions and stores. had reach
ed the French army.
The roads near Eupatoria were frozen
and good. The Cars two sons have en-
tered Sebastopol.
vienna, FEB. 2.-The weather is fine.
Supplies are more abundant. The allies
continue to throw bombs into the city.
One hundred and seventy-six siege pieces
are in the battery.
FEB. 3-It is stated from Kameseh that
the Russians made sorte on the lst aud
I'd, but were repSIscd by the French Volti-
geurs. .,.-'--..N