Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-02
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High easterly winds still prevailed OFF the Eng
lish coast, and government steamers had been sent
TO the relief of inward bound vessels Severe
winter weather prevailed throughout Europe, and
there was much distress at Liverpool among the
laboring classes, owing to a lack OF employment.
Fifteen thousand persons are out or work there, Of
which 5000 were caused by the non-arrival of
American shipping.
Admiral Dundss has been appointed to the
chief command Of the Baltic feet; Admiral Sey-
mour second in command, and Admiral Bayne
third
The British army estimates for the current year
have been published. The total number Of men,
| including foreign auxiliaries and excluding India,
is $4,000, and the expenses ELS, 100000 ster-
ling Last year the expense was f7, 900, 900 ster-
ling. 1t is proposed to increase the force $4,000
men, A new department of the army is to be en-
rolled for land transport service. The enlistment
to be for period Of five years.
The British government has concluded large con-
tracts for provisions at Dantzic at high prices.
Messrs. Keen, Rppin, Co., warehousemen Of
London, and Messrs Kirk q Furness, Of Liverpool,
have failed
Frederick Peel had been appointed Secretary of
War, and Sir Francis Barney, Chancellor Of the
Duchy in Lancaster.
The ship Altoona arrived at Liverpool, reports
seeing, on September 4, in latitude 38 degrees
south, sea serpent one hundred and eighty-six
feet long!
Parliament re-assembled on the evening of the
10th, when Lord Palmerston explained the circum-
stances attending his coming into power.
SEBAsTopoL, Feb. THE Russian Grand Dukes
have made reconnaissance Of the allied lines, and
the allies are daily expecting an attack The pick
cts have received orders to be more than usually
viglant. The weather is becoming mild and
pleasant.
In the sortie of the 31st, 800 French troops were
n. Al. -, <xf
one French regiment having fired upon another.
Feb. MANY regiments were held in readiness
last night for immediate action, and the cavalry
were under arms all night The supplies of the
allies are sufficient in most res IS.
Admiral Bruat has telegr that since the
Slst the Russians had recoI ICED their night
sorties but they were vigorously repulsed.
The Russians had received considerable reinforce
ments, and 300 men with provisions and stores
had reached the French army. The roads near
Eupatoria were frozen and in good condition.
The Cars two sons have entered Sebastopol.
VARNA, Feb Sit is stated from Kamesch that
the Russians made sorties on the LIST and I'd, but
were repulscd on each occasion
On the 9th, nothing of Importance had trans
pred, but the firing was kept up briskly from both
sides.
On the Sth Menschikoff briefly telegraphs
that the general situation of the place was UNI
changed.
The Vienna Presse says that the English were
returning from the siege line, and are, with the
French guard, to form q reserve at Balaklava.
Gen. Neil arrived at the camp on the 9th of JAN
uary and has reported to the Emperor that the
situation of the French army is, on the whole,
good; and that of the British army not quite so
bad as reported
The long-talked of change in the French army
in the Crmea is announced. The army is to be
divided into two corps de armes-one to be given
to the command Of Gen. Pelisser, the other to
Gen. Bosquet, thus virtually rendering Canrobert
a mere cipher.
The rumor is that Lord Raglan and the Earl Luz
can viii shortly return from the Crimea The rea-
sons why are not stated.
The Moniteur says that Omar Pacha would embark
from Varna the 9th, accompanied by Colo
nels Dieu and Simmons, from the Crimea.
The important statement had been announced
that Naples had joined the Western alliance, and
would send, besides her feet land force equal to
that Of Sardinia to the Crimea The guarantee of
France to prevent revolution in Italy has brought
Naples to join the alliance. Count 0rlof the Rus
sian Minister, and staff, had In consequence left
Naples.
The Belgian journals announced that Tuscany,
Parma, and Modena have also joined the Western
alliance, and would send ] 900 men each. This is
probably meant as ironical.
Il was rumored that Spain would likewise join
the alliance, with view to have the influence of
the French against any instruction that may take
place. 1t also reported that Portugal viii join
the allies. with $4,000 men; but this is rather
doubtful. The Western Powers are evidently,
however seeking to unite all the secondary States
in general European league against Russia.
Sweden continues TO make military preparations,
and all the smaller German States have their
mics nearly completed.
The Swiss Federal Government preserves its
neutrality and continues to forbid the enlistment
Of Swiss for foreign service.
The affair of Mr.. Phillips, an American citizen,
arrested for Mazzni, has been settled by the pay
ment of $4,000 damages, and the chief Of police
at Bastile to be reprimanded
| Prussia sends a circular to the various diplo-
matte agents indicating that the entire Prussian
army will be Immediately made ready for the field.
The Prussian envoy TO France remains at Paris,
| his nilsson being still unaccomplished. His secre-
tary had returned TO Berlin for further instructions.
The opinion prevails that no terms could be come
between Prussia and the Western Powers, and
that Prussia must be left to neutrality and ito
consequences Count Esterhazy, the Austrian
minister having returned TO Berlin, caused rise
| in the funds.
warlke preparations continue to be made in
| Austria with undated energy.
The FIVE Powers involved In the war have form
ally signifed their intention TO confer In the con-
ference about to take place at Vienna. The con
| gress would meet on the 26th. Lord John Russell
represents Great Britain; M. De Gourquellay, or
perhaps special minister, France; Count Buol,
Austria Ria Bey, Turkey, and Prince Gortscha-
koff assisted by NJ. Titof, the Ex-Minister to Con-
stantinope, win represent Russia. II is reported
| that Prussia VIII be allowed scat at the board,
and that the business viii be limited to the receiv-
ing of Gortschakoffs categorical yes or no to the
| four points.
Negotiations are on foot for an Austrian loan of
eli, 900, 900 in the English market
| The French funds were considerably depressed
| by a wild rumor that the Emperor would immedi
ately depart for the Crimea, leaving the Empress
regent during his absence. 1t is more probable
that he win command the army Of the Rhine should
war be declared against Prussia. Engineers were
surveying grounds for camp of 100000 men near
Metz.
The French police have placed all the Spanish
Carlst refugees in France under surveillance.
| IL was rumored that Prince Napoleon was about
| to be married TO the Princess OF Wurtemburg.
Condo de Montemolin has written letter recon-
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