Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-03-07
One Week Later From Europe.

The steamer Herman arrived at Southampton on
the 10th, and the Baltic at Liverpool on the 18th
ult. The steamer Arago sailed from Southampton on
the 18th. The steamer Ericsson arrived there on
the 14th
The Liverpool and Philadelphia steamers will re.
sumo their trips next month.
mere was still some excitement in England re-
spectnG American affairs but it was not general
ana only confined 10 particular classes.
lhe appointment of Mr.. Dallas to succeed Mr.
buchanan has calmed the fears of many.
lhe Peace Congress was 10 assemble al Paris on
the following week.
FROM THE CRIMEA.-The latest accounts from the
Crmea s that the allies had blown up the last dock
at Sebasopol and Fort Nicholas had been mined pre-
paratory to its destruction Five English regiments
were preparing TO return.
Ihe French army received the news of the peace
propositions with much dissatisfaction
On The 29th ult., six boats attem, ,.ted surprise
from the Moth side Of Sebastopol, but were repused
by the French
RUSSIAN army, and the preparations being made for
the attack on General Dantemarres division were
discontinued.
HE NEGoTIATIoNs.--The onarIival of Count
Bnol and Ali Pacha will delay The opening Of the
" peace congress till probably The 21St Instant
Baron Brunow had arrived at Paris, and the Russian
embassy was again brilliant with pomp and display.
Lord Clarendon left London on the 10th for Paris -
Count Buol and Ali Pacha were hourly expected.
The London Advertiser says that Austria and
France both desired tor the admission of Prussia but
Lord PaImerston absolutely refused
he Vienna correspondent of the London Times
asserts that France ard Austria have an understand
ing on the fifth point and that England will be out.
voted in the conference if she attempts to make a
SINE qua non of disarming the eastern coast of the
Black Sea- Flance and Austria are likely TO concur
with England as to the nom -fortifcaton of Aland
Isles, ana will insist the admission of conSus into
all the ports of the Black Sea- but neither France
nor Austria consider the destruction of the Russian
forts on the ClrcassiaH coasts demanded by the
interests of Europe, Austria does not consider Nj
coaieff as Black Sea port
Vienna letters state that the negotiations relative
to the princ palities still uncertain Austria and
France differing from England 10 the propriety of
according representative institutions. 1t is said that
the point Will be reserved for settlement at Paris af.
ter the treaty of peace is signed
ENGLAND-Ihe London Times betrays great anx-
ety as TO Englands in the approaching peace
congress-
debate occurred in the House of Commons on
the 18th instant in regard The American question
Mr.. RoebucE called The att ,ntiOn 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 spe-
cifc answer to the question hat instructions were
given to Mr.. Champion o. 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.. Hadfeld seconded the motion.
Lord Pamerson defended the government, stating
that the correspondence would be provided as soon
as the last despatch from the American government
answered. Lord Palmerston then uttered fierce
invective against Mr. Roebuck, styling him the
mouth-piece of the caumnies uttered in the United
States, and as holding hribe from The enemy He
deprecated war with America, and he was per-
suaded that the interests of both countries were in.
separably bound up with the continuance of friendly
relations
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is about to pro-
pose loan of f20, 100000
The London Tines reviews Mr. Stewards speech
and says that England will not yield the smallest of
her rights TO American camor.
The Liverpool correspondent of the Associated
Press G yes rumor that the Derby and Gladstone
parties had each held secret meeting as to the
course TO be pursued respecting the American diff
culties I he Derbytes decided to support Palmer
ston, in order to English honor from Repuh-
can insult. The Gladstone party, on the other hand,
decided 10 endeavor to Shun rupture with the
United States.
AsIA.-The Russians have evacuated part of Tur.
kish Armenia and retired TO Ersan.
EGYPT--The grain crop of Egypt will be short,
owing to the Iowness of the Nile
INDIA,--Bombay mails to Jan. Is have been re-.
ceved. The Sana troubles were over The king
dom of Onde will be either sequestered or annexed
to the possessions of Great Britain. All was quiet
to he preparing resist The Persian seizure OF Herat
JAPAN.-The Dutch have concluded IN importan Mt
treaty with Japan, obtaining privileges denied to
England and the United States.
The Paciic---FurIher Foreign News.
Special Despatch to the Baltimore Sun7
New YORK, Feb. 29.-9he agents of the Collins
line still confident of the safety of the missing
steamer Pacific and antC pate tidings of her per
Baltic due on Monday
Reliable private dispatches from Halifax quote
fair Orleans cotton al 68, and mddIing at So g.
Rice dull Coffee and sugar seahy Tobacco was
in fair request Breadstus were dull and depressed
Flour has declined Cd. to Cd. per bbI wheat a I'd
per bushel corn declined sd Receipts of Bread
stufs from the United States ar. large,
Trade at Manchester was active. Goods and yarns
were both advanced.
! Money was in large demand and rates upwards
The bullion in the Bank had decreased.
The Havte cotton market was firmer and prices
somewhat advanced.
! The money market exhibited more stringency ear.
! ly in The week but slightly recovered. Console
closed at 9Ot 90i American stocks quiet.
| POLITICAL NEws.--Prospects still continue hope
ful with reference peace between the allies anC
Russia. Those best informed in political and com
mercial circles fully expect pacific settlement O
the Eastern question III the spring.
There was still some excitement in England re
garding the American question, but general feen;
exists amongst the people against war. 1t is decided
| ~ unpo; lar with them. Those best informed d
not apprehend any serious difficulty.
Affairs in France were Tranquil.
An elderly gentleman, riding in a stage coach, Wa
much amused by constant fire of words kept up b
two ladies One OF them at last kindly asked if thei
conversation didn't annoy him. 40, no. said he
a.. don't mind it, I've been married near forty years.
| Bow what makes YOUR father have such blac1