Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-17
ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA.
Seven Days Latch From Europe.

A''eres,t"g :teps--hesagndtso'. of Ms,
English Ministry--E".:I,are of !ora
Derdy 10 F0r':. a .New Cal;net--.aE
Ja't' 1-IJre Se5esIo IL Ceramic
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HALIFAX, F.. H.. The Royal Mail
steamship asia arrived here this morning,
WIN les from Llyerp"ol to the 3rd in
81 at, being one week laer than previous
advices.
The news by this 'auiya! is quite inter
esting-- and, politically, highly important.
The position of affairs before Sebasio-
pol couinues unchanged.
A new complication of the Germanic
relations has taken place.
As predicted by the last arrival the res
ignalon of Lord John Russell! has been
followed by that of the entire NlnsIry,
and up 10 the latest moment prior TO the
sailing Of the steamer no new Cabinet
had been CONSTRUCTED.
Lord Derby was called upon 10 form Z
new Ministry, but without without snc-
cess.
Mach anxiety prevailed in regard to
the position Of affairs IN England.
Lord Palmers'o on, Russell and Lans-
dome are all spoil ken OF III connection with
the formation OF The Dew Cabinet. lhe
greatest anxiety prevailed IN reference 10
the matter. u7
From the Crinea the accounts repre-
sent that no fighting Of importance had ia,
ken place, but supplies were arriving, and
the condition Of the troops improving.
Prussia refuses to permit the French
army to march through her territory,
The French force 70 guasd the Austrian
fronlieris composed Of $4,000 men,
The Greek difficulty has been arranged.
Reports from Spain represent Mr..
Soule, the American Minister as being Sc
riopsly i'll.
4 slight triumph has been gained by
the diplomacy of Prussia over Austria
the formers proposition to prevent the
mo5ilesation of the Germanlc army hav-
ing been carried against the efforts OF Aus
uia in the Diet
England has made a loan OF II 'ooo'ooo
10 Sardinia.
The Prussian army is 10 be placed on
the war footing.
THE ALLIES IN THE CRIMEA.--A gen
tlelnan who recently arrived from Tie
camp of the allies before SevastoPol' gives
the most deplorable account oil lIle la:lgueS
and discouragements under which the
brave soldiers of England and France are
supporting the siege. The manner III
which the Russian guns constantly harrass
them is by no means their smallest gIlef.
He has seen frequently the French erect
a breastwork. place and direct cannoH'
and before they were prepared to fire, the
Russian guns would dismounl the piece,
scatter the breastwork, and Kill or wound
the men. The hail of balls is continual
so that beyond the trenches OF the aliieS'
the ground is literally covered with The
metal which has been thrown from lie clly.
The amount of balls and broken shells
which are to be seen OH the ground sur
sounding Sevastopol, is said 10 be one o!
the remarkable curiosities WHICH meet the
eyes Of the visitor, and gives him an exal'
ted idea of the resources Of the garrison.
The VERY LATEST FROM l.oNRoS.--
Rumors still prevail in regard to the MN
istry. PaImerslon, Lansdoune and VA
rendon are spoken Of.
The bullion in the Bank has increased
R192 500.
FoRE1eN MARKETs.--B readsfnVs.---I
Messrs. Brown q Shipey report wheat
dull and prices easier but not 4uo'abiy
lower. Sales of White wheat at lis 9da
l2s Cd. red los sdalls 81. Flour is dull
and prices are a trife lower. Sales OF
Western Canal at 42sa42s Cd; Ph'ladel-
phia and Baltimore 44a44s Cd; Ono AS
6da45s. Corn rs dull with but hllle spec,
ulasive demand and prices have declined
Is. Sales of white at 44sa45s; yellow 43s,
Millgan quotes Flour and Wheat IN
small speculative demand--We stern "a
nal Flour 43s and good Ohio 46s. Corn
is dull and prices have declined ls.--whl'e
AIS, yellow ABS,
DIsGRACBFuL AFFAIR AT NoRFoLK'--
The Norfolk papers record dIsgracei"i
affair which occurred at the Cumberland
street Methodist church, on Sunday night
last. Some disorderly persons had as