The Empire County argus., 1855-07-07
ARRIVAL OF THE GOLDEN AGE.

ARRIVAL OF THE GOLDEN AGE,
The Golden Age arrived at San Francisco on
Saturday. by which we learn that the steamship
Pacific arrived at New York, May Both, bringing
the following intelligence.
The WAR. The siege of Sebastopol makes but
little, if any progress. The latest dates by mail
are to April 3Oth, and by telegraph so far us pub
lished to the 18th May.
General Canrobert had reviewed the entire
French army. and assured them he would soon en-
ter Sebastopol, either by the door or window
Symptoms have transpired of extended opera
tions being about to be commenced on the part Of
the Allies
A force of $4,000 Turks French and English
hastily embarked board the available ships near
Sabastopol and stood away in the direction of the
sea of Azoff; they returned in day or two after,
and as hastily disembarked.
Omer Pacha and his troops were making all
speed to ensconce themselves again in Eupatora.
The combat on the night of the 24th, between
the Russians and French, was desperate affair.
The Russians attempted to dig new rifle pits, and
the French partially prevented them. 200 French
were placed hors de combat! The French managed
to push their sap considerably forward and mount
ed several new guns.
despatch Of May lst says the adva ices are ap-
preaching surely though slowly.
A despatch from Lord Raglan on the same day
says the Russians had constructed Il new battery
on the left of the Nlamelon, and there was every
appearance of the establishment of a very large
camp on the Plateau above the Belbek on the north
side extending towards Mackenzies farm
The Russians made sortie on the night of the
llth, on the advanced works of the left attack but
were Immediately repused with considerable loss
short truce was granted on the evening of the
10th to allow the Russians to bury their dead in
front of the Allies advances.
Gortschakof telegraphs that the Allies on the
9th were occupied in augmenting their batteries
and reinforcing their approaches against the Cen
tral Bastion.
The French Government is understood to have
received dispatches, announcing heavy rains, and
that the trenches were full of water thereby sus-
pending operations.
Count Coronini, the Austrian Commander-in-
Chief, had proclaimed martial law in the Princi-
paties.
The captation tax on Christians in Turkey is
finally abolished.
new manifesto from the Gar orders another
levy of twelve men in every thousand in the West
ern provinces, to be completed by the end of July
Indications of more intimate relationship be-
tween Australia and Prussia are apparent, and an
armed neutrality becoming more and more proba-
ble An important conference between the repre-
sentatlves OF the two powers had been held.
The allies are understood to have sent an ultima
tum OF the Swedish government, and as an indica-
tlon that 1t will not be accepted. Sweden is said
to have ordered the immediate enrolment of the
militia.
The French Baltic squadron had arrived out, and
the allied feet was pushing forward.
General Canrobert has resigned, and is succeeded
by General Pelssier.
The Monlteur publishes the following as General
Canroberts resignation Dispatch My shattered
health no longer allowing me to continue in the
chief command, my duty towards my sovereign and
my country compels me to ask you to transfer the
command to General Pelissier, a skful and expe-
rienced leader. The army which leave him is
intact, Injured to war, and full of ardor and conf
dence beseech the Emperor to leave me sol
diers place as q general OF division" The Minis
ter of War replies in terms Of acceptance, and
gives General Canrobert the command Of the corps
Of General Pessier
Va,na, Muy II. There is heavy firing every
night at Sebastopol.
The expedition to Kertsch has not been renew
ed.
Three divisions of the French army have left
Maslak for the Crmea.
The new Clipper ship Great Republic" has ar
rived at Marseilles to embark troops.
In Parliament Friday evening. Lord Pau
mure stated the details OF certain reforms in the
army, having for their object the consolidation of
the Civil Department of military affairs.
Rumors OF dissensions in the Cabinet gain ground
Lord John Russell is said to be the impractcable
subject.
Up to the present time between 5000 and 1000
recruits have been obtained for tie Foreign Legion
by British agents on ths continent, independent Of
some 5000 swiss
The Cholera has almost disappeared. 4
Great Britain. The Democratic movement is
gaining ground.
The Queen had commenced publicly to bestow
medals upon private soldiers who had returned
wounded from the Crimea. The distribution took
place at the Horse Guards, where a throne was
erected for the purpose A fine military spectacle
was presented. Her Majesty handed over 500