The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-03

- LOUIS AND CANADA ss
ON, adyces from London by telegraph to the nth
uti,no The steamship ST Louis, at New York, from
Hayre and Southampton, brings London and Liverpool pa
GERS late date the 18th The London Tunes OF
that date announces in the following terms the appoints
snt special pcnpoentiares from England to the con-
ssence to be opened AT Vienna;
awe have reason TO believe that Lord John Russell
has accepted the duties OF British penpotentiary IN the
conferences and negotiations about open at Vienna and
that his ordshp will proceed IN very few days 70 that
destination.
III i further stated that Mr. Hammond. gentleman
Who fills with great ability the Office Of Under Secretary Of
State for Foreign Affairs and who Is consequently thor
oaghy acquainted with the diplomatic relations OF this
country viii accompany the mission; that Great Brit
ain will be represented Mt this conference by minister Of
State who till within the last few days has taken part In
ALI the deberation the cabinet the present war and
also by gentleman well versed IN all the official details Of
these important TRANSACTIONS.
alt is evident that since the memorable occasion
which Lord Castereagh, being at that time himself the
Secretary Of State for Foreign Affairs quilted England
join the plenpotensiares Of the allied powers at Chaton
aferwsrd At Vienna negotiation has been opened
in Europe Of consequences the honor Of
England and interests Of the world than that in which
about 70 engage and every account we think
there great for satisfaction at the selection Lord
John Russell As envoy.
at will be for the advantage OF Lord John himself to
withdraw for while in the public service from that arena
Of party politics in which of his late appearances have
been unfortunate for his reputation. To be the
representative Of the Crown conference OF empires the
object Of which to restore security and peace to the East
10 eestabish the authority OF international law, and to
provide guarantees against future aggressons is post OF
the highest rank and although have recently had
cason 10 express an unaaalied opinion the conduct
pursued by Lord John Russell in Parliament cannot,
but rejoice that opportunity should be afforded him OF
reganing by services Of another kind the consideration OF
the country" es
e bssssasl LETTER FROM 81. PErERsBuRGH.
letter from ST. Peersburgh Of the 3D. in the consit
tonrei says:
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Vienna announcing that an Austrian general had been
Paris military mission the Emperor Nicholas
engaged In conference with the Minister Of War and
Prince Paskewitsch. The Emperor ordered the abide
camp who brought the despatch read IL to nina
generally pursued and feeling surprised at the impress
sion produced by IL the Minister Of War; he said EN-
phacally Is that all? There is nothing changed in the
state Of affairs This is not the first time it has been
marked that the Emperor affects the most complete impas
sbiy even on receiving the most important char
The preparations for defence which ~ being made
all the strategica points OF frontiers show that up
10 the present tme the Russian cabinet does atter il
self with the hope OF obtaining pacific solution Mt vi
emma you that Gatschina the court is
WINGED that the attitude Of Austria towards Russia less
the result II necessity than the consequence Of the warke
sentiments which animate the young Emperor Francis
Joseph. The government continues TO do all it to
der the popular. The Gar himself does allow
any opportunity to escape Of encouraging voluntary
butons and of making himself agreeable to the donors
ALooF.
The government bad determined not to permit recruit
ing Spain for thu Crimea number Of halfpay officers
had had interview the subject with General Espar
ero and entreated to be allowed to offer their TO
corps for the East since there is empoym for
them at home Their request, however, could be
granted. Several given for the refusal Re
crung for foreign service would interfere with voluntary
enlistment for the Spanish army Then, although Spain
have little to fear from Russia-whch moreover does
recognise her Queenthere keep on good
terms with all governments and thirdly it is said that
the is to having bodies Of armed men,
subject to Spanish military CONTROL in the of
the National Guard assembled in country lest they
should be employed by parties hostile to the present order
Of things.
THE LONDON TIMES IN a MORE HOPEFUL MOOD.
The from Sebastopo says the Tnes) contain
unmisakabe evidence that in the midst of sickness and
suerngs Of troops the operations of the siege
gradually assumed decisive character and that the
attack upon the town is likely to be commenced The
operations resoutey pursued have assumed
pect of promise Our allies have exerted themselves
with incredible energy determination and dexterty. Not
wthstandng the unremittng fire and ceaseess attacks of
the enemy they have carried approaches Of scientific
character up the very walls of the place The extent
and importance of their works be judged from the
fact that they space Of miles in depth by five
six miles in length; and having thus established them
selves in commanding position, they will be ready it is
said to renew the experiment Of the 18th Of October with
chances favorable than before On side we
have also accomplished much We have got batteries
in very good order and three nights said would be
sufficient to them. When all the preparations have
been completed it is supposed that the strength of the
tao l WIN Aaa % 'e''eu 'spe'a0n o. 'ns regular at
HltnerIO III Deen all artillery work, and the
guns Of the allies brought up with difficulty the shore
to the heights and supplied with ammunition by the same
laborous process have proved match for the countless
cannon OF the enemy drawn from the of prodgious
arsenal in their rear served by the thousand gnnners
disabled fleet and worked with vgor and a wan
tonnes showing the lavish profsion all the mun
tons Of What Is desired is to bring il possible
another weapon into operation, and to clear the way
those daring hands and that reess steel which defended
the gorges OF nkermann against legons after egons of
fanatics and carried the coors of France and England in
glorious triumph up the heights of the Alma.
rALY.-DEATn cEsoA--MoRE AID FOR THE
ALLIES.
1t not probable that the Sandman contingent
would embark for the seat of before the middle
end of March but General La Marmora proceed TO
Paris and London to consult with the military authorities
as to the most advisable to be pursued
telegraphc despatch from Turin dated the llth had
brought the melancholy intelligence Of the death of the
Duke OF Genoa Few have been cruelty visited than
the King of Sardinia who has lost by DEATH his mother
his wife and his brother all within the short space of
lew weeks The death of the Duke of Genoa however has
NOT been sudden his royal hghness had been for
time In i'll health, and believe lately presented but slight
hopes of recovery The loss is the less dcpored by the
King twas originally intended that the Duke should
command the auxiliary corps sent by the Pedmontese
government to the Crimea. He in his SD year.
The official Gaxaa al Verono in its number of Febru-
airy 2says Pcrhasth Sandman flag will not utter
10 the camp Of the allies Another Italian State may give
Its coors TO the wind The flag Of Tuscany is probably
meant as that power will do exactly what Austria eases
The Kingdom of Naples has given its adhesion to the cause
Of the allies
From the letters Of the regular army correspondent Of
the London Times gather the following incidents OF
the war;