Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-01-26
ARRIVAL OF THE CANADI.
Halifax, Jan. II, !.


on the 2sih Dec. 800 guns in readiness 70
open FIRE upon Seyastopol, and sflsr 3
bombardment of the town for 80 hours o
was expected that the place would BE-
! stormed from the south aide.
Negotiations at Vienna had been further
postponed IA days to give the Russian
uinistsr lime to communicate with bis gov
rDment. eS
Although peace was thought TO be Rhos-
improbable, il was not thought 70 be
impossible. p
Markets were generally quie. ard quo
ations nominally the same as when the
Baltic sailed. df ia sa1si
The siege works at Ssyassopol ass adj
gancing steadily, and direct commanieaiion
between the works in the city and Russian
iorce at Balak!ava has been nearly cat Of.
Sorties are made almost every night By
lhe Russians, but on every occasion they
nave been repuIsed with great loss. a
The Allies are strengthening their posits
tion, and will soon be able to take the on
snsive. Their losses are more promptly
md solidlE repaired than are the Russians.
Notwithstanding the favorsble time in
the affairs Of the Allies ard the near con-
pIelion Of the arrangements for slofming
The city. it is thought that no important
step viii be taken BY them until Jan. 14th.
In the meantime the armies are in high
pirits, and an1iously waiting the signal for
the attack. ~ @
The conference at Vienna did nos
amounS tc much. 1
The Russian Ambassador was not en-.
trusted with Discretionary powers, and after
receiving the views Of England. France and
Austria in regard to the four points be ask
ed, and obtained delay Of fourteen days,
in order TO confer with his government.
The Russian Interpretation Of the four
points, differs rot materially from that Of
the Allies, and there is bare chance that
subsequent negotiations may lead to peace.
Hosiilities will continue while Russie is
taking time TO consider the questions pro-
posed. ~
Prussia continues disposed to join the
stipulations.
The news from Great Britain is Singular
ly meagre.
The London Times has created consider
able excitement by advocating in the bold
est terms, the immediate removal Of Lord
Raglan from his command on the ground
lof incempetency. R as9, 80
The Times is also vigorously writing
down the ministry, and indicates the Mar
qais Of Dalhousie, the present Governor Of
India, as the only mau capable Of the pOs-
.tion Of Minister Of War. s.t l5a4
FRANcE.-Subscrip,ions to the new ioaa
we're opened on the I'd January Good
business was done, and considerable suma
came from England. la.-fs e
The French Baltic feet was ordered 10
reassemble at Brest aud Cherbourg.
Business was very active dlring Christ
mas week in Paris. Accounts from the il.
dustrial districts are most satisfactory.
The Spanish government is said to Iosk
very eoldly on the English proposals 10 en-
list soldiers for the war.
RUss1A.-An imperial manifesto was is-
sued in December. calling on the nation 70
make every sacrifice for the war. -
An additional revenue Is to be raised on
salt and tobacco. - ~ y.5
Exports Of furs from Poland is forbidden.
AUsrR1A.-Eighi Austrians batteries Of
guns each are to be supplied With gun
cotton. e asna
/, GERMAST.-The Bavsrian army Is now
on war footing.
The Prussian and Siberian governments
are forbidden the export of horses. g
: The Prussian government has also Is
> sued notice calling attention to the Law
forbidding Prussisns 10 enlist in any for.
eign service. ae.9
Sw1rzER1AED.-Mr. Fay has presented
draft of treaty with the o. s. to the
federal assembly.
' A private despatch from Borneo, De6
r 9th, ssys that the British Charge d. AZ
e fairs addressed an official demand 10 shs
council for consent to enlist Swiss.
e The council is said to have replied By =
e formal refusal stating that Switzerland
i would maintain absolute neutrality in the
. great wsr-this is thought doubtful
d IrALY-Shocks Of an earthquake had
J. been felt throughout Piedmont At 8 o'clock
If on the morning of the 29th ult
l. A riot broke out at Cassara, in eonse.
e quence of which the city was pronounced
d in state of ssige. and ali arms IN the hands
e Of the rioters were ordered to be delivered
u up within six hours after notice.
The immaculate conception vas celebra.
= ted by great festival. The Neapolitan
n " bile It lasted was placed under special
d benediction, owing to threatened disturb
Il ance in Verona.
e The theatres were ordered to be closed,
e and public assemblies were prohibited.
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