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ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA.
HALIFAX, AUG. l.


HALIFAX, AUG. 1.
The steamer Asia reached her wharf
last night, notwithstanding the rain and
thick weather, with Liverpool dates to the
2lst ult.
Adyices from the seat of war embrace
no movements of Importance.
s The most important even; in Parliament
during the week, was the rejection of the
motion made by Mr.. Roehsck for CEN
sure of the Government, which sustains
the Palmerston Ministry. The motion
was defeated by majority of 100.
The latest report from London men,
: tions rumor that Lord John Russell
was to be succeeded by Sir William Moles-
worth, as Colonial Secretary.
LIVERPOOL, July 90.
The weather has been favorable for
crops. The market for breadstuffs un-
changed, except for corn, which has de-
clined about 3s.
Before Sebastopol there is nothing of
Importance, except formidable prepara-
tions for the assault of Malakoff, and two
or three small sorties, which were rcpulsed.
The Turks and Sardinians returned from
Baids and Balaklava, where another secret
expedition is preparing, perhaps for Odes-
sa. The Turks are besieging Kars.
The Turks in Asia are hard pressed.
Denmark refuses to abolish Sound dues.
The general aspect of the war is not
encouraging to the allies. There have
been, however, some slight successes
Three successive sorties were made upon
the French from the Malakoff tower on the
night of the 18th, and all repulsed An
other sortie made against the English in
the night, was also repulsed. On the
night of the 9Th, a sortie was made from
the batteries of Careening Bay, which was
vigorously repulsed.
The Russian ships were beginning to
suffer from the French batteries at Quar-
antine Bay N
The report that Gortchakoff had re-
ceived large reinforcements, is fully con-
frmed.
A Black Sea expedition is being fitted
out, but its destination is unknown. Sup
posed to be against Odessa, or for the re-
lief of the Turks, who are hard pressed
in Anatola in Asia.
The Russian army have invested Kars.
Another detachment had advanced upon
Kutai, and were hard pressing the Turks
in Batoun.
The Russians were bringing their siege
guns.
The situation of the Turkish forces was
considered critical, as the Russians held
the roads to Enserount.
In the Principalities, the reduction of
the Austrian forces continues.
BALTIC The British ships of war are
reconnoitering the approaches to Abo.
The Russian official Journal of July Sd
complains that six English boats, under a
flag of truce, entered the harbor of Rau-
ma and plundered the shipping, until driv-
en- off by a sharp fire from shore
GERMANY.-The government of Austria
has addressed circular to the German
Diet strongly favoring peace, and threat
ening to hold the Principalities while hos
tilities continue. She asks, moreover
the German Confederation to maintain its
present attitude. The Diet replied that
circumstances do not call for fresh meas
ures, and it does not contemplate extend
ing its obligations or engagements.
ENGLAND.-Pa parliamentary business un-
important, except the vote on Roebuck's
motion.
SPAIN-Don Escalente has been ap-
pointed Minister to Washington.
The rupture between Rome and Spain
is complete, in consequence of the Church
property bill. The Papal Charge de-
manded his passports.
The Black Warrior dispute has been
definitely settled by the allowance of an
indemnity of one million reals.
A General of the, Carlist army had been
shot at Garonne.
Several insurrectionary skirmishes had
taken place at Bourgeois.
A treaty with the Dominican Republic
has been sanctioned by the Cortes
ITALY.-The Allied powers have ex-
pressed their formal disapprobation of the
attempted insurrection at Modena.
Numerous arrests had been made at
Spezzia Teanaio and elsewhere.
The French garrisons in Rome had
been reinforced.
Most of the German States are prepa-
ring to disarm.
The resignation of the Hanoverian
Cabinet was hourly expected. -
RUSSIA. -Dissensions are said still to
exist between the Car and Constantine.
Itsis reported that the Grown Prince of
Prussia is about to proceed to st. Peters
burg to act as mediator.
Death Of Judge Davenport.