Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-04-06
ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA.
New York, March 80.


peror Of Russia is Of an inspiring character.
Referring 10 the endeayor Of his father To-
improve the condition of his troops, and de-
elaEing his adherence 10 his fathers plans
IN this respect TO the largest extent the
manifesto concludes s:-"May the sacred
memory of Nicholas survive in your ranks
as q terror to the foe and for the glory of
Russia"
Various rumors and statements as TO the
last movements of Nicholas are circulated.
Among them one that he advised Alexau-
der to make peace even at the sacrifice Of
Russian influence in the Black Sea, as he
--Nicholas-had not believed in the Anglo
French alliance. This is regarded as doubt
full
The Vienna Conference formally met on
fhe 18th Of March. There were present: !:
One French, two English. two Austrian
and two Turkish representatives. The Rus
S;an plenipotentisry was absent.
The discussion on the general basis Of
negotiations terminated satisfactorily and
the Russisn representative accepted. YER
bally, the Interpretation of the Allies
RuBaoFs are current that England and Aus
tria would be content without the demoli-
ton Of Sevastopol. Napoleon absolutely
insists on that condition.
The mission Of Gen. Wendell. 10 France.
completely failed. Prussia refuses to ac-
eede to the treaty with the Allies and will
not therefore, be admitted to participate in
the Conference.
The latest dates from Sevastopol are to
the Sth inst The Allies had re-opened
their FIRE upon the town with good effect.
The weather was cooler and fine, and the
health of the troops was improving. Three
miles Of the railroad we're in operation.
Further particulars of the storming of
the two Russian redoubts, by the French,
show that they were taken and blown up
the French being untsmable. The
French loss was 100 killed and 800 wound
ed.
The Russians were fOrtifying the valley
Of Inkerman.
An official French dispatch says siege
works are proceeding with the greatest ac-
tiVity.
The reported death Of the Grand Duke
Michael was false. He and his brother had
left the Crimes for s. Petersburgh. Men
schikotf had gone TO Moscow; Gen. Osten
Sacken was in command within Sebasiopol
and Gen. Luders at Odessa.
The Roeback Committee was continuing
its investigation into the war. collecting evi-
dence Of the worst kind of mismsnagement
Parliament proceedings are unimportant
The Emperor Napoleon's visit to the
CFimea is doubtful as ever.
The charge against Gen. FomcY. Of in
triguing with the Russians at Sevaslopol, is
denied BY the MOniteur. but Fomcy is re-
called.
The Belgian Ministerial crisis continues
The Spanish Cortes have had Cuban
matters brought before them, and recon-
mendstion from Gen. Couchs to make lib
ersl concessions to the Cubans
A new Bavarian loan Of 64S,000 thalers
Is announced.
The following is the manifesto of Alex
ander II. to his army, dated St. Peters
burgb, March Sd;
DValiani warriors! Faithful defenders
Of the Church, Throne and Countryl 1t
has pleafed Almighty God to visit us with
q most painful and grievous loss. We have
all lost our common Father and Benefactor
in the midst Of bis unwearisd care for Rus
sia's prosperity and the glory Of the Russian
sfas The Emperor Nicholas, my most
blessed Father, has departed to eternal life.
Among bis last words we're Il thank the
glorious Loyal Guard who in 1925 saved
Russia; and l also thank the brave army
and fleet, and pray to God 70 maintain in
them the courage and spirit BY which they
have distinguished themselves under me.
So long as this spirit remains Russia's
tranquility is secured both within and with
out; and woe to ber enemiesl loved my
troops as my own children. and stroye as
much as l could to improve their condition.
/ was not entirely successful in that respect;
Il was from no want of will, but because
was unable to devise anything better or to
do more May these ever-memorable
words remain preserved in your hearts. IS
proof of his sincere love for you. which ]
share TO the largest extent; and let them
be a pledge of your devotion TO me and to
Russia. (Signed) "ALExANDER."
A postscript presents to the Guards the
uniform worn by the deceased Emperor,
and directs them 10 retain on their accou
trements the iniatials Of Nicholas. The
manifesto concludes-"May the sacred
memory Of Nicholas survive in your ranks
as a terror to the foe and to the glory Of
Russia"
The Austrian Government has notified
France and England that the mission ofthe
Arch Duke William, II S.. Petersburgh, is
an act Of sympathy merely-thst it has no
political object Austria has addressed
new circular, dated March Sth, to the Ges-
manic Federal Governments, informing
.hem that the Austrian Commissioner will
present to the Diet new proposition tow
ards the effsctual mobilization Of the Ger
manic contingents. The circular also m
sists on the necessity Of being prepared for
all events, aud mentions that the EmpeT>Sr
Alexander has authorized G1rtschakof 10
negotiate for peace on the basis sanctioned
BY the late Emperor.
Prussia also issued a circular, dated
March sth, to its diplomatic and consular
ageots. stating there is reason to believe
that the negotiations now in progress Will
terminate n peace.
Prussia, by advices, likewise dated March
slb, prohibits the expectations OF articles
contraband Of war.