Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22
european News,

: voyage having been protracted from cx-
tremeiy severe weather. On her home
ward trip the Pacific was detained at Lv-
erpocl until 8 o'clock on the morning of
Tuesday the 27,h, and arrived here at 9
o'clock this morning, in ii days.
The mail steamer Union, from New
York, arrived off Cowcs, at 3 O'Clock after
noon of Monday, 2Glh-all well.
, The Africa and Sarah Sands, had not
arrived.
GREAT BRITAIN.
The Palnerston ministry within ten
days from its formation had fallen 10 pieces
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the
Home Secretary and chief lord of the Ad-
mirally having resigned.
The ostersible cause of their resignation
was the success of Mr.. Roebuck's motion
for u committee to enquire into the mis-
management of the war.
1t was well understood that, besides the
cause specified, there were points of pri-
vale disagreement which rendered it i'm
possible for the members of the Cabinet to
act together.
Mr.. Roebuck and his supporters have
secured their committee, and rumor says
they will not rest satisfied without the i'm
peachmcnt of "certain parlies," meaning
Lord Raglan and one or two more OF the
ex ministers.
Palmerston has found great trouble in
remodellng his cabinet, and even yet the
reconstruction is not complete. Lord John
Russell las taken the colonial secretary
ship in the meantime he completes his
mission TO Vienna.
1t is noticeable that in-thc parliamentary
explanations, the members of the Govern
ment express hopes-contident hopes
that the pending negotiations will. lead to
an honorable peace.
Nevertheless none of the nations relax in
their war activity.
The Emperor of the French seems de-
termined to proceed to the .Crmea, to see
in person, what is going on; and no doubt
would, if he could, time his visit SO as to
be present at the fall Of Sebastopol.
Russia has declared war on Sardinia. 1t
is stated,-but on the faith of obscure cor
respondence,-tha Tuscany has joined the
Western alliance. Naples has not.
Affairs before Sebastopol remain I'M
changed. A battle has been fought at
Eupatoria.
On the l7th, Gen. Liprandi, with force
about equal TO, or perhaps few thousand
superior 10 the Turks attacked them, and
after four hours firing retired beyond the
range of the shells from the English ships,
the Turks not pursuing. Omer Pacha COM.
manded.
There is 'rolhing whatever new from the
Danube
Lord Raglan is said to have resigned, to
avoid recall.
The Earl of Lucan and some oher Off
GERS have been invited TO resign.
Very inclement weather. had caused suf-
fering among the poor in England.
Riots had occurred at Liverpool and
London.
A change for the better was apparent
within the past few duys,
- 49,
Fearful Rencontre nth Rear-On the
2Slh ult., citizen of Morgan county, Va,
was hunting on the Cacapon mountain,
when his attention. was drawn by the bark.
ing of dogs 10 ledseof rocks Approach
ing The spot he perceived some object which
appeared . be the head Of some animal
lie raised his rife and fired, and immediate
ly huge bear rushed upon him. What
ensued is thus described by the Bath En-
terpr,e The hunter attempted TO defend
himself with his empty gun this the bear
threw from hin with stroke of its paw,
and hurled him upon the ground and bit him
severely. The hunter then called his dogs
to his assistance, which engaged the atten-
ton of rh- enrag-d animal, and enabled the
PROSTATE man to rgsin his feet. lie then
had recourse to his tomahawk, and after
tremendous struggle, finally succeeded in
destroying the monster The hunter af-
terwards entered the den, and cap urcd
two cubs.