The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-02-15

demand by Austria for an explanation from
Gortschakof, and orders have been sent 10
Count Coronini to prevent the Russians from
recommending the campaign on the Danube.
FROM ASIA.
The appointment of Ismael Pasha to the
command OF the army of Anatolia has produced
the best results upon the troops. The Turks
had opened communication with Schamyl,
whose force numbers 10000 men. Prince
sian Guard, had deserted to the Turks. The
Turks had a rumor that Schamyl is dead.
FRANCE.
Prince Napoleon left Constantinople, Cor
France, on the 18th, on account of i'll health
ENGLAND.
Lord John Russell has resigned his position
In the English Cabinet, and a general breaking
up in the Ministry was threatened. On Friday
night, before the sailing of the steamer, Lord
John Russell gave an explanation of his con-
duct. The opinion is, that the whole Ministry
must go out. Public feeling seems to be tead-
ing towards peace.
There were numerous runlOrs of failures IN
Liverpool, and the cotton market was intlu-
enced thereby. Consols declined 4 in copie-
quence of Lord John Russelfs resignation.
The British Government was severely deno.in-
ced in the Parliament debates.
General Brown was about to resume his
command in the Crimea.
The steamer Great Britain arrived at Liver
pool, with threefourths of q million pounds in
gold.
PRUSSIA.
Prussia claims right to participate in the
Vienna conferences, in her capacity of great
European Power; and has sent a protest to
Vienna, Paris, and London, against any resolu-
ha,p ~,
1t was thought that Prussia would yield to
the demand Of Austria for the mobilization Of
her army.
RUSSIA.
Russia interprets the four points thus:
First. The abolition of the Russian protecto-
rate over Moldavia and Wallachia, those prov
inces being placed under the guaranty of the
five Powers.
Second. The free navigation of the Danube
Third. The revision of the treaty of l84l, to
attach more completely the existence of the
Ottoman Empire to the balance of Europe.
Fourth. The collective guarantee of the FIVE
Powers for the conservation and observance of
religious privileges of the different Christian
communities, without distinction of form Of
worship.
Letters from St. Petersburgh to the 18th
January are of pacific character.
SWEDEN.
The Swedish army is to be Immediately placed
on war footing.
AUSTRIA.
Negotiations continue to be made between
Austria and Prussia, respecting the Germanic
army.
The enlistment of Swiss goes on slowly.
SPAIN.
From various parts ofSpain there are accounts
of indications of Carlist Instructions.
The Queen of Sardinia is dead.
FROM CHINA.
The dates from China are to December q.
Political affairs in the southern part of the
Empire were more critical than ever. The Can
ton authorities had applied, officially for assist
ance from the American and English consuls-
with what result was not stated. Trade was
completely suspended.
THE MARKETS.
Liverpool, FEB. 26. = Cotton. = Milligan
reports sales for the week at $4,000 bales.
Orleans fair, So; Orleans, middling, 81; Up
land, fair, So middling, S. The market opened
with a good demand, but fell off at the close
The demand was moderate from the trade and
for export.
Breadstufs.-Flour has been in moderate
request. Western Canal, AIS. Cd; Ohio, les.
Corn-yellow, 44s. white, 45s.
POrtsions.-Lard-The demand has been
fair, and holders firm.
Money Market, London, Jan. 26.-In An eri-
can securities small transactions only have been
effected-all descriptions have slightly adran-
ced. Consols had declined I, closing at 908 ca