Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-02-08
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words" Russia accepts the allied pro-
positions Internationally. This is au-
thentic.'
The announcement caused immense
sensation. Funds rose three per cent,
cotton one farthing, and a panic reigned
in other markets.
The next day government published
dispatch from Minister Seymour at Vi
emma, as follows
Russia agrees to accept the Allies
proposals as basis of negotiations"
This qualified announcement curbed
the excitement, and alarmists begin to
fear that Russia merely seeks to gain
time by deceptive negotiations. Mean
time, funds remain steady.
The WAR NEws-.There is very lit
tie other news.
From the Crimea, nothing important,
Numerous an4buscades Of Cossacks are
distributed around the allied camp, but
vigilance prevents : many stragglers being
captured. Several additional explosions
had been made in the Sebastopol docks.
The docks are now almost destroyed
France and England each reserve one
gate as trophy.
The IaUalsde Rasse publishes a dis
patch from Gortschakof, saying that a
party of French, wearing white cloaks to
prevent being seen in the snow, advanced
by night and surprised Baidar, bayoneted
the outpost, and retreated when the Rus
sian reserves came up.
Sweden continues warlike prepara-
tons. The Copenhagen official journal
denies the existence of any circular re-
pudiating the Swedish alliance on the
part Of Denmark.
St. Petersburgh letters say that Mar
shall Paskiewitch has bequeathed as his
dying injunction to the Emperor, to make
peace. He would never have given this
advice to Nicholas, whose battles he had
fought; but to the young Emperor, who
had no hand in raising the war, he urged
the policy of peace.
The French council Of war continues
in session at Paris.
AsIA.-Constantinople intelligence Of
the 9TH reports Gen. Mouravieff advan-
cling in Asia. His advanced posts are
within three hours march of Erzeroum.
Omar Pasha's troops have begun TO
arrive at Trebizond. The Egyptian con-
tingent has already embarked from Con-
stantinople for Trebizond. Omar Pasha
rendered his resignation, but it is refused.
He is in disgrace at Constantinople.
The Turkish Government has pub
lished an account of the fall of Kars.
tending to throw the entire responsibility
on Omar. He has sent Col. Simmons to
defend him at Constantinople, but Sim
mons finding himself supplanted there
has gone TO England. Omar blames the
Turkish Ministry, and especially Riga
Pacha, for Withholding supplies. There
Is some talk that Omar will be sent as
Turkish Minister to England.
Abdel Kader has arrived in Damascus.
to occupy the place presented to him by
the Sultan.
GREAT BRITAIN.-Home politics qui-
ct. The Palmerston ministry is gaining
adherents in Parliament. Hopes of peace
throw all other news in the shade. The
Presidents Message is of course variousIy
commented upon, but the general opinion
Is favorable. 1t is considered moderate
in its tone, yetexpressing Americas views
with dignity and precision. No one an
ticipates rupture between the two coun-
tries.
The London Gazette publishes a treaty
with Japan opening to British commerce
the ports of Nagasaki and Hakodadi.
same as to the Americans.
Hon. Henry Gralbourne, x-Chancel-
lor of the Exchequer, is dead. BY his
death the Chancellors' pension of $4,000
ceases.
Countess Dowager of Enrol, daughter
of William the Fourth, and the celebra-
ted Mrs. Jordan, is dead, aged So years.
A further consignment of machinery
for Government small arm factory was
landed at Woolwich on the 18th ult.. from
Robbins, Lawrence & Co., Windsor, VT.
FRANcE.-There was a grand review
at Paris on the 18th, of troops from the
Crimea, when the Duke of Cambridge.
in the name Of Queen Victoria, presented
the British Crimean medal to $4,000
French troops.
The Moniteur publishes the report of
the Minister of Finance, and congratu-
lates the nation ON the financial condi-
ton of the country. It says the only
danger is the temptation to extravaganza,