New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-19
Attempt to Assassinate Napoleon.
CONTINUED FIGHTING AT SEVASIOpOL.
PROBABLE RAISING OF THE SIEGE.

Tie United States Mail Steamer Baltic from
Liverpool on Saturday, Nay 3, at 1880 P. NJ,
arrived yesterday at p. NJ. She arrived in the
Mersey from New-York on the previous sunday
evening, April 90
The Budget has virtually passed with but little dis
cu-sion, and with slight opposition from any OF the
political parties in either House.
TIE conduct Of tho war alone seems TO interest the
British public and the mismaIagcmeut of Affairs
hitherto, both at home and at the seat OF war; : ex-
citing universal uneasness and d.trst both in Paria-
ment and cut Of doors. direct communication has
been opened between the Crimes and Great Britain,
but Government keep the TRANSMISSION of all
messages in their own hands and give little or no In
formation. Throughout the country strong feeling
aeain,, tie Ministry Is being manifested Indignation
meetings regarding the conduct Of the war have been
held in Derby Sheffield and other places and on the
9Th. meeting Of the inhabitants Of London was to
be held, at which an Administrative Reform Assoc-
"ton was 80 be organised. Similar meetings pro-
NOTED By the principal men of all political parties
were to be held in Liverpool and other towns.
The Emperor OF the French narrowly escaped assas-
sinaton on Saturday evening, April -, when riding
attended by only two members Of his household
through the streets. An Italian Pianori by name
discharged two pistols at him at the distance OF from
five 70 ten yards and had two other loaded pistols N
his pocket eedy 10 be discharged, when lie was over
r,wered and taken prisoner. Pianor 1t appears,
served in the regiment OF GaTibaidi at the siege Of
Rome. The circumstances Of the case were OF course
thought to indicate a conspiracy and the hinng OF
paid murderer though Pianori says he was actuatei
solely by feelings of personal revenge. The Emperor
has been overwhelmed with congratulations on has
escape.
Lord John Russell and VI. Drouyn de Hugs have re-
turned 10 London and Paris, the negotiations having
failed though there is some talk of mediaory propo-
siiion IN the part of Austria with the consent Of
Prussia. being likely to be accepted.
With regard to the siege Of Sevastopo, no advant-
ace decisive enough TO warrant an assault has been
gained and it is generally believed that the siege
operations must be abandoned for the present, and
TINT while Kamiesch and Balakava left to the de-
cnse Of few cos of tho allied forces, the main por-
ton of the latter will try penetrate into the interior
oftle Crmea defeat if possible the various armies Of
the Russians. cut of the supplies received by the gar
rison of sevastopol and completely invest the town.
No general attack has vet been made by the fleet on
the sea forts though each night single steamer mas
been enabled to approach sufficiently near them to
before SevasiopoI in good conditions tho troops are
reported rs healthy well fed, housed and clothed.
Though reenforcemcnts were constantly arriving, up
to the latest dates the Allies were neither numerous
enough nor sufficiently well provided TO undertake
lang campaign in The interior Of the Crmea' Inc
French reserve of 20, 900 at Marshall, near 'oh-
,tantinoplc. would, it was expected, be transmit
ted TO Baaklaya 20 soon transports could be found
There is some talk in Paris about the recall OF Con
Canrobert to take the place of Marshal valiant as
Minister Of War Gen Peissier 1t IL stated would III
that case succeed Canrobert in the Crimea
The Board ofTrade returns for Great Britain Tor The
month ending the 3lst of March, show falling OIL IN
The value Of exports of 100000 as compared with
tho same month OF the preceding year
Tie Bank of England reduced the rate of discount
on Thursday, sd inst. from q to per cent This
measure has been regarded with general satdactlon as
imparing confidence which was greatly needed,
while H. influence the value of money viii be too
slight to affect unfayorably foreign exchanges.
Tie Liverpool Cotton market was buoyant at ID
advance. Breadstuffs advanced. Provisions firm;
good business Money easy. ConsOls sSi