Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-04
FOREIGN NEWS.

The America arrived at Halifax, Feb 90
She brings no news of The Pacific. The Liver
pool and Philadelphia steamers will resume
their trips this month.
There was still some excitement in England
respecting American affairs, but it was not
general and only confined to particular classes
The appointment of Mr. Dallas to succeed
Mr. Buchanan has Gained the fears Of many
The Peace Congress was to assemble at
Paris on the following week.
From the Crimea.
The latest accounts from the Crimea is that
the allies had blown up the last dock at Sebas-
topol, and Fort Nicholas had been mined pre-
paratory to its destruction. Five English regi-
ments were preparing 10 return.
The French army received the news of the
peace propositions with much dissatisfaction.
On the 29th ult., six boats attempted sur
prise from the north side of Sebastopol, but
were repulsed by the French.
The peace news caused much excitement in
the Russian army and the preparation being
made for the attack on General Dantemarre's
uiVisIou were discontinued.
The Dutch have concluded an important
treaty with Japan, obtaining privileges denied
to England and the United States.
ENGLAND.
A debate occurred in the House Of Commons
on the 18th instant in regard to the American
question. Roebuck called the attention of the
House to the relations of the country with the
United States, and moved for the production
of the correspondence in relation to the matter
He asked first for a specific answer to the
question. what instructions were given to Mr..
Cramption?' Next for an expression Of opinion
on the part Of the House that they were no
parties to the violation of the laws of the
United States.
Mr. Had6ed seconded the notion
Lord Palmerstou defended the Government,
stating that the correspondence would be pro-
vided as soon as the last dispatch from the
American Government was answered Lord
Palmerston then uttered fierce invective
against Mr.. Roebuck, styling him the mouth
piece of the calumnies uttered in the United
States, and as holding bride from the enemy
He deprecated war with America, and he
was persuaded that the interests of both coun-
tinuance of friendly relations.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is about to
propose new loan of f20000,000.
The London Times reviews Mr.. Stewards
speech, and says that England will not yield.
the smallest of her rights to American clamor.
Political News.
Prospects still continue hopeful with refer
ence to peace between the Allies and Russia.
Those best informed in political and CONNER
cial circles fully expect pacific settlement of
the Eastern question in the spring.
There was still some excitement in England
regarding the American question, but gene
raj feeling exists amongst the people against
war. 1t is decidedly unpopular with them
Those best informed do not apprehend any
serious difficulty.
Affairs in France were tranquil.
LATEST.
The agents of the Collins line are still con-
fident of the safety of the missing steamer
Pacific, and anticipate tdiugs of her by the
Baltic, due on Monday:
Reliable private dispatches from Halifax
quote fair Orleans cotton at 81, and middhng
5Sa6. Rice dull. Coffee and sugar steady.
Tobacco was in fair request. Breadstuffs were
dull and depressed. Flour has declined 3D. to
Cd. per barrel wheat LAID. per busheI; corn
declined I'D. Receipts of breadstuffs from