The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-31
forrig11 Nous.
ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC.

The Cars death Confrmcd-Lss son -fic.r
0,ldcr on HE Throac.
The steamer Atlantic reached New York
On Tuesday morning: her detention was
caused by strong head winds which prevail
I'd great part Of her passage. Her dates
are up to the 10th March. The death Of
Emperor Nicholas, of Russia is fully confirm
cd. Alexander, his Oldest son, has peace
fully assembled the throne, under the title Of
Alexander ii. Constantine and the other
Sons Of Nicholas have taken the oath of ale
glance to the new Emperor. The latter has
issued manifesto declaring his adherence to
the policy Of his father.
The Prussian official Journal publishes the
following despatch:
ST. rrrEEsprRG, Winter Palace, March
2d-6 \. M.-Thc Emperor has calmly re
ceiycd the communication from DR.. Mandt,
that atrophy Of the lungs is possible. He
simply observed When shall he 'paraly-
sod {" The physicians could not give q
precise answer. The Emperor then said to
DIR. Carcll-'Whcn shall | choke :'-Thc
Emperor has taken The last sacramcnts: he
has taken leave of his wife and children,
whom he has blessed separately, as also his
grandchildren, in firm voice, in full pos
session Of his ntcllects, perfectly calm, and
with great presence of mind. The pulse is
still strong, but musk has already been adj
ministerial. The Empress keeps up, and
shows resignation.
The Morning Chronicle has published the
following telegraphic intelligence. dated st.
Petersburg, March ;: The Emperor expired
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proclaimed Emperor on the same day. lie
received homage to-day
The last words Of Nicholas to tho Empress
were: Tell Frederick, King Of Prussia, to
continue attached to Russia, as he has hitll-
crto been, and mover forget his fathers
words.
j is said that a few days before his death
the Gar succeeded in cilccting a complete
reconciliation between his two eldest sons,
Alexander and Constantine, who were at
variance.
A despatch from Berlin to the London
Times given the following character of the
Empcror:
sThc Grand Duke Alexander, the heir tc
the crown, is very popular in Russia, he is
tbeloved and esteemed by the people. He will
not exercise the great authority of his father
for he does not inherit either his hauteur OF
his nhexibllity. lie will rather please, as
the Emperor Xander l. did, by his mildRess
and his anability, and between the uncle and
the nephew there is very great similarity OF
-chssScter, in numerous ways. The new
Empfess is also highly spoken Of, md hcl
elevated Judgment and her concilating man.
ncrs are much cXtolcd. 1t is thought that
she will exercise salutary influence over
the Emperor. Public opinion in Russia at
trlbutes to the 'hereditary Grand Duke pol.
icy different from that of the Emperor, and
particularly amore pacific one.''
The death ofthe Emperor created a pro-
found sensation throughout Europe. The
Berlin Court went Immediately into mourn.
ing. Throughout Russia ond also Austria til.
sentiment of sorrow was oyerwhe Inning.
TIE EFFECT IL FRANCE.
Immediately on the death Of the Gar
Nicholas being known in Paris, orders were
sent to Marshal Canrobert to press on the
B.ige Of Sebastopol with the utmost vigor.
The Paris police had arrested several bal.
lad singers for chanting verses disrespeciul
to the dead Gear.
THE EFFECT IN ENGLAND.
The news OF the Cars death was received
iu England with demonstration Of Joy. The
several theatre managers came before the
curtain and announced the Tact, which in mos
instances was received with tumultuous
cheering.
There has been some quite severe fighting
before oebastopol but nothing decisive. III,