Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-09-28
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From Europe.

From Europe.
BY the steamship Baltic Captain Comstock,
bringing London dacs to the 9Th and Liver
pool to the Sth
The following from the London Times Of
the 9TH announces the Inauguration of a
new policy ia the treatment of the subjects
living in the colonies. Mr.. IIincks has ia
ken part in the recent discussions of the
right Of the colonies to be represented in the
imperial parliament.
We have great pleasure in announcing
that the Queen upon the accommodation of
Sir William Molesworh, has appointed Mr..
Hncks, distinguished member of the
Canadian Legislature, to the Governorship
of Barbadoes This appointment is not SO
simple a matter as it would appear to be at
first sight 1t is the Inauguration of total
ly different system of policy from that which
has been hitherto pursued with regard to our
colonies. We only trust that It may be car
riod out TO its legctimate extent, and that the
more distinguished among our fellow subjects
IN the colonies may feel that the pa Of i'm
perial ambition is henceforth open to them.
They are not Canadians, nor Australians,
nor mere dehizens in Jamaica or at the Cape,
but Englishmen above all, and before all
Englishmen who have the same legitimate
right to hold the highest Office In Church or
State, at home or abroad, as any person born
within the four seas. II is the feeling Of
Englishmen at home that this ought hence
forward to be the rule OF policy. The won
derful facilities e communication which
now exist between the various quarters of
the globe will tend indefinitely to ease its
operation. Nor let it b. said for moment
that young colonst or a middle aged col
onst or an old colonist has any greater diff
icutles to contend with than we have our
selves. # q subject of the British Crown
born IN the mother country, determines 10
enter upon political career, and j. at the
same time unconnectod with any Of the great
families or political ciques his battle, till
he has made a position for himself, is Just as
severe as that of any coonlst could be. In
point Of fact. the balance of chances is rather
against him Tor, II a British subject be born
in an important colony, such as Canada or
husiriiIa, he has the power Of obtaining early
disuciion M the local Legislatures which IS
denied to hls competitor born IN the mother
country. We trust that this appointment Of
Mr. llncks 20 a colonial governorship will
show that at home we are really IN earnest
IN the matter. and ask no better than to call
into the service Of the country talent--home
grown or colonal-in fact, talent wherever II
miy be found
AFFAIRS AT sEvAsToPoL
zen. Gnuschak a writes from Sevas,opol.
TINT the foriificauons have greatly suffered,
and that the garrison has experience con-
siderable losses. Writing on the l7th, the
Pncuce notices the new bombsrdmeni con-
menced on the 10Th, and adds on our side,
despite the violence OF the bombardment, the
artillery M the town replied wrh consIdera-
bic success and with no less energy than
that OF the cnemv, aud by our well directed
fire slenced some Of their batteries, and des-
troyed the embraissiers Of others. The Sc
rious damage done 10 our Qualifications was
required by us rs well as possible, although
the incesslut fire of the besicgers at short
range considerably delayed the works
Grelt fire NJ SerisioB1i The French
Minister OF War has received despatch
from Gen. Pclssior. dated Crimea, 9th inst
: A. NJ, which contains the following intel
lgence -" Ga the night Of the SIN inst. a
great Gre took place. 1t was caused by the
burning OF the Russian two-decker, N arian,
winch was anchored m the bay of Sevsstopol.
The fire originated in the bursting Of a shell
from the night attack
rHE BeMBARpNENr OF swEABoKG.
The Mon,eur Of Sept 6, Publishes the
following
The additional details collected at Hell
sifors confirm the statements already made
respecting the losses Of the enemy. which
have been very considerable and, moreover.
they make known to US the damage caused
by our prolectles.
Thus It was not, rs supposed, only 10
withdraw the Russian three-decker anchored
between Gusiayswaard and Blkhoimen that
the enemy took away that vessel f-om the
passage IN which 1t hal been placed HIT
aud perforated hy the shells. that vessel
sinking, and the Russians were obliged 10
tow her INTO shallow water; she Is still there.
living over on one side and foil Of water,
which explains the inclined position M which
she was seen from the sea. Considerable
storchouses OF corn and dour destined for
the troops were consumed By the flames.
Great fears were cuieruned that the al
lied squadrons would attack and burn the
iowa Persons who have visited Sweaborg
since the bomhardmcnt have stated that the
principll buildings destroyed 10 the Citadel
are two powder magazines two shell mag
azines. one magazine full Of fax and ropes
two stnrehouses, continuing corn and iiou'
for the troops one pitch manuiactoTyi one
large house containing hospital stores fol
the army; seventeen private houses; m'
house Of the aforementioned and hr
chancery eighteen vessels hit m the basins
Oh granite qnays are damaged by the shells
Finally, the shells which tell on board the
min-of.w war wounded 81 men, who were
conveyed to the iowa hospital, but the mum
Der of killed is not known.
The number OF killed acknowledged d
1000, but !, is supposed at llolsrngiors tina
the number d much greater. At the presen
moment the hospital al helsIngiors Is iu.l o
wounded from the citadel, and, not benz
large enough to contain all VIII have beer
brought there, It has been found necessar,
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