Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-07
Forsigin NesTs.

FRoMsTHE oRtMRA
Feb. 1.-The Russian Grand Dukes
have made u Reconnaissance OF the allied
lines. and the allies are daily expecting an
attack. The pickets have received orders
tn he more than usually yigilant. The
weather is becoming mild and pleasant.
In Ibe sortie of The 3Ist. 500 French
troops we're put hors de combat the OBJ
security of the night one French regiment
having fred upon another.
Feb. 2.-Many regiments were held in
readiness last night Tor immediate ACTION
and the cavalry were under arms alt night.
The supplies of the allies are sufficient In
most respects.
Admiral Bruathns telegraphed thatsinco
the 3lst the Russians had recommended
their night sorties. tut they were Tlgor-
ousIy repulsed.
The Russians had received consldera-
BILE reinforcements, and 1890 men with
provisions and stores had reached the
French army The roads near Eupatorl"
we're frozen and in good condition.
The Cars two sons have entered So
bastupcl.
Feb. Sit is stated from Kamiesch
that the Russians made sorties on the LIST
and Cd, but were repulSed on each occa-
sion.
On the 9th, nothing of Importance had
TRANSFERRED, but tho firing was kept up
briskiy from both sides.
On the 9th, MenshiGof briefly telc-
graphs that the general situation OF the
place was unchanged.
The Vienna Presse says that the Eng
fish were returning from the siege line
and are, with the French guard, 10 form
reserve at Balaklnvn. Gen Neil arrived
ut the camp on the eth of January, and
has reported TO the Emperor thatIhe sit
uulion of the French army is, on the
whole, good and that OF the British aI~
my not quite so bad as reported.
The long talked Of change in tho FrenctH
ARM in the Crimea is announced. Tbs
| ar. V is to be divided into Two corps de-
nrmes-one to be given to the comman
of Gen Pelisser, the other to Gen. Bos-
quet, thus virtually rendering CHurobrrt
4 mere cipher.
Tie rumuri is that Lord Raglan and the
Earl Lucan will shortly return from tho
! Crimca. The reasons why are not stuffed.
The Moniteur says that Omar Pachn
would embark from Vurnn on the Gin,
accompanied by CO.'S. Dieu and SIM
mons Tor the Grmea.
EUROPEAN LEAGUE NG AlNsT RUSSIA.
The important statement had been an
nounced that Naples had joined the Wss-
tern alliance and would send, besides her
tleet, a.innu force equal to that OF Sardi>
MIA TO the Crimca. The guarantee OF
France TO prevent revolution in Italy
has brought Naples to join the alliance.
Count OrIoH, the Russian Minister. and
staff, had in consequence left Naples.
The Belgian Journals announced that
Tuscany, Parma and MOLcna have also
Joined the Western alliance, and would
send 600 men each. This io probably
meant as irunicul.
1t was rumursd that SIP lin would like
wise join the alliance, with II view 70 huvo
the influence OF the French against any
instruction that mny take place. 1t was
also reported that Portugal will join tho
allies with l2 900 men; but this Is rather
doubtful. The Western Powers are evil
IDENTIFY, however, seeking to unite all the
the secondary States in general Euro
pcan league against Russia.
Sweden continues to make military pre-
parntions. and MI the German States have
their armie. nearly completed.
SWITZERLAND.
The Sw IS Federal Government pre-.
serves its neutrality; and continues to for
bid the enlistment Of Swiss for foreign
services.
The affair Of Mr.. Phillips. an American
lied by the payment Of $4,000 damages.
aud the chief OF police ut BastiIe to bo
reprImnndcd.
/ l., - To
the various diplomatic agents, indicating
that the entire PrusSian army will be i'm
mediately made ready for the field.
The Prussan envoy to France remains
at Paris, his mission being still unaccom-
pIished. His secretary bad returned to
| Berlin for further instructions. The OPT
Mon prevails that no terms could be come
to between Prussia md the Western Pow
crs, and that Prussia must be left to neu
tra|i,y and its consequences. Count Els.
! terhazv. the Austrian Minister, having re-
turned to Berlin caused rise in the fundH.
AUsTRrA.-Warlike preparations CONT
nue. to be made in Austria with undated
energy.
The Eve powers involved in the war
have formally signified their intention to
| confer in the conference about to take
place at Vienna. The congress would
meet on the Goth. Lord John Russell
represents Great Britain; NJ. De GourqueI
lay, or perhaps a special minister. France;
Count Buol, Austria; Ria Bey, Turkey;
and Prince Gortschakoff. assisted by II.
TitOff, the ex-Minister to Constantinople,
will represent Russia. tbs reported that
Prussia will be allowed seat at the board.
and that the business will be limited to the