The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-23

The BRrrsH AND IN THE CRnEA--The army
correspondent Of the London Times date of the Goth
ultimo writes
"As to future operations it is not becoming in me to
speak but the Russian general must be extraord-
nary he thinks he extrcate his army when
the spring comes from the grasp of enemy which al
ready clutches the whole of his coast is established at
points in his rear and has four distinct bases Of operations
with sufficient forces to them ALL and
rrodigous force any point he peases. He may
and if he does and the blot is hit the result viii be fatal
The Russian infantry in spite of its stubborn endurance
and passive courage is not equal to either French Sar
dnian, English, Turkish troops Every day shows
that has chance against the latter when they led
and otcerad by Engshmen brave and kful European
soldiers
Their cavalry in equal numbers will be ridden down
like grass whenever they stand against English French
squadrons and Notwithstanding the excellence of their
artillery compared with other of their service it
with for instant regards rapdity
of motion precision of fire Prince Gortschakof will be
grand strategst opposed very weak generals if he
succeeds saving his army and marching them scaheess
from the Crmea. The health Of troops is excellent
the draughs which arrive rather younger tkan
sirable but they will get experience and instruction during
the winter They admirably clothed, and fed as
fed beiorefresh meat bread and yegeta-
bles frequently issued to all.
"Henceorth the men to get fresh meat only three
times week. and bread only three times week, instead
of every day On the other days they will receive pork
salt beef and excellent biscuit In respect of winter
clothing, buttng, and feeding immeasurably
better off than allies and indeed it is unusual
soldiers cooking kettles Little friendships have
sprung up in this way. Fanceese' comes over with his
spoon smile onion and bit Of salt or savory condi-
ment to sapper grenadier day after day. about
dinner time INDUCES in pantomimc conversation inter
arded with many bonos and regales good soup and
BROTH to the great delight of his entertainer Thus both
satiseda cordiais is established through
the medium of the stomach, and no one ia q loser
THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL EAILgoAp.-The Chicago Tribune
says;
"O the 100000 of land granted BY the State to
aid the construction of the Illinois central railroad over
100000 vet remain unsod Taking the sales made
since the land office Of the company opened ia this city
test the fund realized from the lands alone will not fall
short of $4b000000l II is thought that the road com
pleed and fully equipped will be clear profit to the
pany say nothing of the S20oooooo Of money that will
in due time be piled up in their treasury. Under the
stimulus Of the tunes, this great work promises be the
most successful speculation Of the age
UsnEp STATES STEAM rmeArE WABAsH-A Phiadel-
phia correspondent writes;
The huge propeller designed for the United States
steam rgate Wabash cast yesterday in grand sty
the presence Of large number of ladies and gentlemen
the establishment Of Messrs MerIick Son, Thirteen and
half tons Of metal melted comprising $4,000 lbs Of
copper apd 25oo lbs of tin being the heaviest Of brass
accomplished in this city The weight Of the propel-
Ter when cleaned viii be eleven II has two bades
with pitch of % feet and diameter Of IL feet inches
The engines Of the Wabash ready 90 on Board
the vessel and the work of putting them board win be
commenced next week The boilers viii be ready In Jan
pary.9