Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-05-02
ARRIVAL OF THE NASHVILLE.
Seren days later from Europe.
....- New York, April %,

THE coNFERENcE.
The Vienna Conference having adjourned until
the 9th, there is news of importance from that
point. The consideration of the Third Point was
to be the first subject before the Conference
assembling Public opinion is about equally divid-
ed as to the final result.
Ali Pasha arrived at Vienna on Friday, and would
take part in the future discussions of the Con-
ference.
A dispatch from Berlin, dated Friday, April 9th,
states that the Russian party there is predominant,
and that Prussia will probably throw herself into
the arms of the Gar in case of an unfayorable re-
suit Of the conference.
FROM CRIIEA.
There had been q succession of sanguinary con-
flicts between the French and Russians before Sc
bastopo for the possession of rifle ambuscade pits,
with varying success and much lass of life. The
latest battle which took plack the night of the
25th ult, put 5000 men hors du combat. There
are details
Owing to the Easter holidays there is little other
news. Parliament was not in session.
The Russians and the allies in the Crimea are
Strengthening their positions, preparatory to the
spring campaign.
A council of war was held by the allies on the
18th ult, at which Omar Pacha desired the assis-
tance of the allies, which could not be granted.
The Turks are only expected to hold Eupatoria,
acting merely on the defensive.
On the 18th ult, large reinforcements of Russian
troops entered Sebastopol. s.
General Canrobert states that in the attack of the
22d and 23d of March, the Russians lost 1000 men
and the allies 600.
The conference at Wanna met on the I'd inst,
and then adjourned to the 9th, when the GAS uti-
matum was expected to be received.
THE BALTIC EXPEDITION
A portion of the Baltic feet sailed on the after
| noon of the 4th.
The Russians have established two fortified
| camps of 80 900 men EACH for the defence of the
That, hovo oIc lol al
| their ports by sunken vessels.
| Parliament was not in session, having adjourned
for the Easter holidays, and would reassemble on
| the 18th.
I The London Times devotes leading editorial ar
ticle to the defence of the Know Nothing movement
| in the United States.
The same paper announces that the Spanish gov
ernment had demanded the recall of the British
ambassador at Madrid account of his interference
! in religious matters.
Gen. Weddels return as Prussian envoy to Paris
has been countermanded, and Col Olverge, attacht
of the Prussian legation, has also been recalled in
dicatng that negotiations are closed.
Serious Riot at Chicago-One Han Killed and Sc
cen Wounded.
CHICAGO, April 21.-A riot occurred here thi
morning, growing ont of the liquor license question
One man has been killed and five or six other
| wounded. -.'s -res sf-f-~ B.
A small procession of intoxicated Germans ant
Irish marched with drum and fife to the court-hous
square, and collecting crowd the police interfered
| when a general fight ensued. Soon an immens
crowd collected and fierce fight resulted, in whcl
knives and clubs were used. The principals beinl
soon arrested, however, the excitement diminshe
and comparative quiet was soon restored.
j'-- SECOND DESPATCH. g. sts5.
CHICAGO, April 81, p. M.-The riot was continue,
! this afternoon, and the military under arms