Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15


New and startling cases Of mismanagement
, the Commissariat Department were hourly
,ming to light.
A disratch from Menschikeff dated Jan.
7th, was published at st. Petersburg to the
blowing effect. 4-s ii
sThe seige operations do not advance. Two (
uccessful night oorties were made on the
9th and 18th. We took IL English and
inc French prisoners. The allies lost con-
iderabls number killed.
A dispatch says tina Turks arc treated with
cry little consideration BY the allies.
THE DANUBE.
Tho Patria says the recent passage OF the
Danube by the Russians has given rise to .
demand bv Austria for explanations from
and orders have been sen.
o count Coronini to prevent the Russians
rom recommending the campaign on the
Oannbe.
The Admirals have declared all the posts
IN the Black Sea Of Azof in a state Of strict |
blockade and have captured or laid ON en-
barge on several ships laden W.; IVA provisions
for the Russians. ~
Inc screw .-.ear.er Black Sea, with . sub
cah..,, connecting Varna with Balak-
iay.., had put back to Hsrwich damaged.
The appointment of lshmail Pacha to COM
mand of the army of Auatoli, had produced
the best results upon the troops. .a
The Turks had opened communication with
Schamyl, whose force number 1000.
Prince Peratinski, polish Lieutenant in
the Russian Guard, had deserted to the
Turks.
Tie Turks have rumor that Schamyl is
dead.
The Vienna conferences will probably
meet on the 9th Of Feb.
Various rumors are aacat in regard to the
plan of nego iating. r.
But little weight is attached to the Four
Points. Russia interprets them thus.
ssNo abolition of the Russian Professionals
over Mo !davia and Wallachia, these provis-
ions having been placed under the gnaran-
tees Of the Five powers. I'd. Free navigation
Of the Danube. Sd. Resumption of the
Treaty of l84l to attack more completely
the existence of the Ottoman Empire to the
balance of Europe. 18th. A collection guar
anty Of the Five Powers for the observance
of the religious privileges of the different
Christian communities, without distinction
Of form Of worship. 1 sttal
GREAT BRITAIN. ~
Parliament assembled on the 23d.
Lord John Russell has resigned, and his
resignation was accepted hy the Queen On
the Doth. He explained why he took this
course. ss s1 IS afas.4 f4s.yts9 g
The enlistment of the Swiss goes on slow
~.
Miller & Thompson Of Liverpool have
suspended payment, Tor 100000, chiefly
owing to losses in the Australian trade. Ru-
mors were prevalent on 'change that other
failures were imminent. Home, Egan & Co.,
have failed for El2O,OOO. Turner & Sharpe,
iron dealers, of CaIwick, Scotland have
failsl for large amount.
PRUSSIA.
Prussia claims a right to participate in the
Vienna conference in her capacity Of great
European power, and has sent protest to
the Cabinets of Vienna, Paris, and London,
against any resolutions passed without her
participation in the conference.
SARDINIA.
The troops furnished by Sardinia number
&c, OOO men of all arms.
The wife Of the King of Sardinia died at
Turin on the Goth. II
The Swedish arm is to be placed on war
footing.
1t is thought Prussia will accede to the
snoS.d she be oqtyoted in the diet.
FRANCE.
The Moniteur has several congratulatory
articles on the success of The French loan.
1t says 700, 0)O,OOn +. have been placed at
the disposal of the government.
Prince Napoleon left Constantinople on
the 18th inst, on account Of his health.
SPAIN. ge4.
Accounts from various sources indicate an
approaching early instruction.
AUSTRIA.
Activity continues 20 be exercised in the
War Department.
From China we have dates to Dec. 18th.
Political affairs in the south,were more criti-
cal than ever, and the Canton authorities
had applied officially for assistance from the
English and American Consuls with what
result is not stated.
Trade was completely suspended. The
question as to payment Of arrears upon ex-
port duties upon tea at Shanghai had been
settled as fur as the Americans are concern
ed by an agreement to pay one third.
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.
Cotton dull and heavy. Ssles of week 81
700 bushels.
Breadstuffs opened buoyant but fell of and
closed very dull at last wseks quotations.
Provisions without material change.
Government in market for more beef and
pork.
TOLEDO, Feb. 9.
Williams alias Harrison was arrested to-
day for robbing the NJ. S. r. r. baggage car
of trunk containing $4,000 worth Of Bank
drafts belonging to S. NJ. Clark, of New
York.
New YoRK, Feb. 9.
California drafts of Burgoyns 4 Co., were
refused acceptance to. day by their creditors
in this city.