The Placer herald., 1856-01-19
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER OREGON

brought by the last steamer. She is spe-
cial steamer dispatched to bring the L. s
troops destined for Oregon. The news from
the Atlantic side is of considerable interest
WAsnINGToN, Dec. Is Special instruc-
tons have been sent to Minister Wheeler not
to recognize Walkers Nicaragua Govern
ment. They will, however, arrive too late.
Parker II. French will not be received as
Minister from Walker 1t is said that he
will be arrested upon charges pending for
forgery of letters of credit on Rowland &
Aspinwal. 1t is thought the Government
will not extend to him the usual privileges of
Ministers in transit, which depend upon cour-
tesy and not on national law.
There had been six more ballots in the
House of Representatives for Speaker with
out choice.
The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Herald, writing under date of
Dec. l, says:
"Will Banks be eected?" is the question
that greets one at every turn. telegraphed
you last evening that it was my impression
he could not be. He received two more
votes to-day than set him down at, and he
held them to the hour of adjournment He
will, | understand, retain them throughout
tomorrow, and if the wires are worked
adroitly this evening, may possibly receive
four more Tomorrow Seven more votes
would have elected him to-day. The lobby
members were more active marshaling their
tesseated band; and when Mr.. Thorington,
of Iowa, proposed his resolution, identical to
one introduced when Howell Cobb was elect
ed, some years ago, which was effected bv
plurality. it caused great tlutterng in all
quarters; and had it been pressed would
have resulted in the election of Southern
or administration man. There will be a her.
culean effort made during the next twenty
four hours to secure for Banks, by hook or
by crook, seven more votes. | have ust
been informed that four members have init
mated their intention to 90 for him, so that
he will run up to Ill. But it is extremely
doubtful whether he can retain his vote on
the last ballot to-day.
There appears to be chance for a civil
war in Kansas; but there are many conflict
ing rumors in relation to the difficulties
there and it is hard to arrive at the truth of
the various rumors afloat
Foreign.
The steamship Baltic arrived at New York
on the 18th, with dates to December lst
Rumors prevailed that Russia proposed to
the Allies negotiations for peace.
The operations of the Allies at Sevastopol
for attacking the northern forts were pro-
ceeding rapidly.
Rentorcements from Kameisch and Eupa
toria had on the 2lst ult., raised the force Of
the allies at Kertsch and Kenikale to the
strength of $4,000
The most reliable advices via Varna, state
that Omar Pasha has been unable to follow
up his recent victory, because the Russians
have forwarded their reserves from Titles and
Kutars. He is said to be fortfying his posi-
ton on the river Ingour.
TURKISH VIcroRY IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
tinople, Nov. l5.-On the 9th November the
troops under Omar Pasha, with the water up
to their arm pits, under a terrific fire, forced
the passage of the river Anakara or Onhour
in Georgia, which was defended by 10000
Russians. They attacked the Russian re-
doubts at the point Of the bayonet, and car
red them despite the desperate defence of
the enemy. The Russian troops were COM
pletely routed and fled Our troops captured
five cannons, seven ammunition carts and
some 40 prisoners. The Russians left more
than 400 dead on the field, among whom
were two superior officers and one hundred
subaterns.
NIcHoLA1EFF.-Nothing new in the Dnie
per. Nicholaieff has been reconnoitred, and
it is ascertained that there is considerable
number Of vessels in the port, and that the
place is strongly fortified. A despatch from
ST. Petersburgh states that the ships of the
of v,,,1,,, fl,n LET ,nct
Kinburn itself was to be garrsoned by
French force. Odessa was still blockaded by
some steam vessels; but these will doubtless
soon follow the ships of the line. The bulk
Of the French Black Sea fleet is expected at
Marseilles on the 18th.
MOVEMENTS OF RUssIANs.-Russian en-
forcements are said to have marched from
Perekop to Simpheropo, and among these,
eight regiments of Grenadiers, which corps
has not hitherto taken part in the war. A
division of artillery accompanied them. Ac-
cording to Vienna accounts, Prince Gort-
schakotf's army has now force of 100000
men. The headquarters Of Gen. Luders,
commander-in-chefo of the army Of the south,
are removed from Odessa to Nicolaietf. Ad-
miral Berg, Governor Of the latter place, and
Admiy ya.-n-chief of the Black Sea fleet (3) is
dismissed, and Vice Admiral Mettin appoint
ed in his stead.
SEBAsroPoL.-At Sebastopol, Fort Con-
stantine continues firing upon the south side;
whilst the allies redouble the fire upon the
northern forts, and have succeeded in burn
ing several Russian magazines.
The Russians have constructed another
battery. Her magnificent stone docks, which
were ordered to be spared are now to be
blown up. Important subterranean works
have been discovered near Fort Nicholas.
The CIRcAssIANs.-Ihe Circassians, who
have SO long been quiet, are threatening the
| 1onnnnnic ations of the Czar's army and Emir