Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-03-08
AppITIoNAL BY rHR CANADA.

rope ard there was much distress st Liverpool
among the laboring classes owing TO a lack OF en-
ploymeRt. F-Eeen thousand persons were out Of
work there, of which, I've thousand were caused
by the non arrival of American shipping.
Messrs. Keen, Rippin & Co, warehouse men Of
London aud Messrs Kirk & Furness, Of Liverpool,
have failed.
Frederick Peel had been appointed Under Secre-
tary of War, and SIR Francis Barring, Chancellor Of
the Duchy in Lancaster.
The ship Aberna arrived at Liverpool reports
seeing on Sept 4th in lat SO south, sea serpent
l86feet long.
Parliament re-assembed on the evening of the
16.h alt. Lord Paimerston explained the crcum-
stances attending his coming into power.
Admiral Dundas has been appointed to the chief
command of the Baltic fleet Admiral Seymour sec
ond in command, and Admiral Bsyne third.
The British army estimates for the current year
having been published. The total number Of men,
including foreign auxiliaries and including India
IS 1874 900, and the expenses 100000 sterling.
Last year the expense was Fl 100000 sterling.
1t is proposed to increase the force $4,000 men,
A new department OF the army is to be enrolled
for land transport service. The enlistment to be
for a period five years.
The British Government has concluded large
contracts for provisions at Dsntzc at high prices.
FROM TIE CRMEASEyAsToPoL Feb. 1st--The
Russian Grand Dukes have made reconnaissance
of the allied lines and the allies are daily expecting
an attack. The pickets have received orders to be
more than usually vigilant. The weather is becom-
ing mild and pleasant.
10 the sorte of the 3lst 300 French troops were
put h0rs de combat, in the obscurity of the night
one French regiment having fired upon another
Feb 2d.--Many regiments were held in read
ness last night for immediate action and the caval
ry were under arms all night The supplies of the
allies are sufficient in most respects
Admiral Bruat has telegraphed that since the
3lst the Russians hadrecommenced their night scr
ties, but they were vigorously repused.
The Russians had received considerable rein
forcement, and 1900 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 Sevastopol
VARNA, Feb. BIT is stated from Kamiesch that
the Russians made sorties on the lst and I'd, but
were repulsed ON each occasion.
On the 9th nothing Of importance had trans
pired, bnt the firing was kept up brskly from both
sides.
On the Sth Menschikoff briefly telegraphs that
the general situation of the place was unchanged
The Vienna Presse says that the English are re-
turning from the siege line and are with the French
guard to form reserve at Baaklava. Gen. Neil
arrived on the 9th of January and has reported 10
the Emperor that the situation of the French army
is, 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 Crimea is announced. The army is to be div-
ded into two corps de ArTneS-one to be given to
the command of Gen. Pelisser and the other to
Gen. Bosquet, thus virtually rendering Canrobert
mere cipher.
The rumor is that Lord Raglan and the Earl Lu-
can will shortly return from the Crimea The rea-
sons why are not stated.
The Moniteur says, that Omar Pasha would en-
bark from Vsrna on the 9th accompanied by Colo
Rels Dieu and Simmons for the Crimea.
EUROPEAN LEAGUE AGAINST RUssIA.-The impor-
tant statement had been announced that Naples had
joined the Western alliance, and would send, be-
sides Der feet land force equal to that OF Sardinia
to the Crmea. The guarantee of France to pre-
vent revolution in Italy has brought Naples to
join the alliance Count 0rlof the Russian Min
lister, 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
1t was rumored that Spain would likewise Join
the alliance with a view to have the influence of
the French against any instruction that may take
place. 1t was also reported that Portugal will Join
the allies with 1000 men, tut this is rather doubt
full The Western Powers are evidently, however,
seeking to unite all the secondary States in gem
eral European league against Russia.
OWccucu 10 uidAc
and all the smaller German States have their ar
mics nearly completed.
SwITzERLAND.-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 Mazni has been settled by the payment
Of s., 900 damage and the Chief of Police at Bos-
tile to be reprimanded.
PRUssIA--Prussa sends circular to the various
1;y1o ind hot 10
sian army will be Immediately made ready for the
field. The Prussian envoy to France remains at
Paris, his mission being still unsccomplished. His
secretary bad returned to Berlin for further in-
structons The opinion prevails that no terms
can be come to between Prussia and the western
powers and that Prussia must be left to neutrality
and its consequences. Count Esterhazy the Austrian
Minister, having returned to Berlin caused rise 10
the funds.
AUSTRIA PEACE CONFERENCE -Warlke pre-
paratons continue to be made in Austria with un-
abated energy
Tie Five Powers involved in the war had for
mally sgniiied their intention to center in the con-
ference about TO take place at Vienna. The Con-
gress would meet on the 26th. Lord John Russell
represents Great Britain; NJ de GourqueIa, or
perhaps special minister France; Count Buol.
Austria; Riga Bey, Turkey; and Prince Gortscha-
kof assisted by NJ. Titoi, the ey-minister to Con-
stantinople will represent Russia. 1t is reported
that Prussia will be allowed seat at the board
and that the business will be limited to the recey
ing of 4ortschakoffs categorical yes or 40.
Negotiations are on loot for an Austrian loan of
Els, 900, 900 in the English market.
EyFRANCE--The French funds were considerably
depressed by wild rumor that the Emperor would
Immediately depart for the Crimea, leaving tie
Empress Regent during his absence 1t is more
probable that he will command the army OF the
Rhine, should war be declared against Prussia
Engineers were surveying grounds for q camp Of
100000 men near Metz.
The French Police have placed all the Spanish |
Carst refugees in France under surveillance
1t was rumored that Prince Napoleon was about |
TO be married to the Princess Wurtemberg.
SPAIN.-Conde De Montemolin has written a /
letter recommending the Csrsts to defer their cou-
templated instruction until Esparteros govern !
ment is quite rotten.
TUREEY.--The Turkish Government is about to |
issue G2 100000 sterling bonds at 10 per cent
fire broke out in the Arsenal at Constantine /
pie, but was extinguished without doing serious !
damage.
RUssIA--The following comes via Warsaw-A |
treaty has been concluded between Russia and the
United States relative to the commerce of neutrals |
The treaty was left open for the adhesion of other
States.
LATER FROM MEXICO.
The steamship Orizaba, Captain Forbes, arrived |
at New Orleans on Wednesday morning from Vera