, 1855-04-21

FEB. 6-Noihing of importance; firing
kept up brskly on both sides.
I FER. s-Menschikofr briefly telcgraphs
that the general situation is unchanged.
The Vienna Presn saws that the Eng
lish are retiring from the siege lines and
are, with the French guard, to form a re-
serve at Balakava.
General Neil, who arrived ut the camp
on the 9th of January, has reported to
the Emperor that the situation of the
| French army is, on the whole, good, and
that Of the British not quite so bad as re-
ported.
The long talked of important change in
the French army in the Crimea is now an
nounced. The army will be divided into
two corps de armes, one given 10 Gen. Pei
lisser, and the other TO Gen. Bosquet, viz;
tually rendering Gen. Canrobert q mere
cipher.
The rumor is that Lord Raglan am the
Earl Of Lucan will shortly return from the
Crimes. The circumstances why are not
stated.
The Monieur says that Omar Pacha
would embark from Varna on the 9th, ac-
companed hy Colonies Dicu and Simmons,
for the Crimea.
The BRITISH Baltic FLfEr.-The fol-
lowing chief appointments have been made
to the Baltic leet:-
Rear Admiral the Hon r. S Dundas,
G. b, second naval Lord Of the Admiral
ty, to be COmmander-in-Chief
Rear Admiral Seymour Captain Of the
Fleet last year, TO he second in command.
Rear Admiral Bayncs, c. b., just pro-
NOTED to his flag, to be third in command
The Hon /. J. Pelham, Captain Of the
neet.
Admiral Bcrkley, at the earnest desire
Of the Cabinet, continues as chief naval
lord of the Admiralty.
The new Commander-in-C Chief is in the
54th year Of his age AS captain Of the
Powerful. 81, he commanded a squadron
in the Mediterranean under Sir William
Parker.
SIR CHARLES NArIFR AND ADMIRAL BEnK-
LEY.-HoRNDEAN Feb. ll.-Sir: have
been much surprised at Adriral Bcrklcy'S
reply to your question.
1t do not intend TO handy words with
the gallant Admiral, but heg to tell you,
when the papers-which l hope will be
asked for-are produced, it will he seen
that was goaded to act contrary TO my
own judgment-that l was ccnsurcd-and
finally dismissed my command.
/ have the honor to remain, Sir, your
obedient servant,
-Craufnrd, Esq Mp. CHAs. NAriER.
MISCELLANEOUS WAR NEWS The Swiss
federal government preserves its neutrality
and continues to forbid enlistment for for.
eign service.
Prussia scnls circular TO her diplomat
ic agent. indicating that the entire Prus-
sian army will he Immediately made ready
for the field
In Austria warlke preparations continue
with undated energy, aud briefly all Eu-
rope is arms
All Eve Powers have formally signifcd
their intention to confer. Lord John Rus.
sell represents Great Britain; NJ. De Dour-
Quellcy, or perhaps q. sperial Minister,
France; Count Buol, Austria; Ria Bey,
Turkey.
Gortschnkon, assisted by Mr. Titof, 10
be ex-Minister TO Constantinople.
1t is reported that Prussia will be al
lowed seat at the board, and that the bu-
siness will be limited TO offering Gortschc-
koff categorical yes or no.
Count Wedell, the Prussan Envoy to
France, remains in Paris, his mission be-
ing unaccomplished. His secretary has re-
turned to Berlin for further Instructions.
The opinion prevails that no terms can be
come to between Prussia and the Western
Powers, but that Prussia will be lert to
neutrality and its consequences.
Count Esterhazy, the Austrian Minister,
has returned to his place in Berlin. His
return has caused a rise in the funds.
Negotiations are on foot for an Austri-
an loan Of fifteen millions in the English
market.