The New York Herald Newspaper, December 14, 1855, Page 2

Sar eontem; coupled the intimation of the fact that ‘the Tnglisb gover ent had resolved to reinforce our ‘West Incian = with speculations of its own regardi: Me ohject of such a movement, couched in language eula‘ed to irritate the American public, and #0 expressed ‘as to produce an impression that the Times was speaking ‘We Hey’ iments of the English Cabinet. [+ would have as- tenisied no one had such a provocation been responded fo by a universal burst of tion and defiance ‘@roughont the United States. this has not been ‘tee care proves that the American eg) have at last earned to appreciate the thunder of the Times at its real ‘The dignified contempt with which our New York cor- few ultra tory journals which have on this oocasion yelp- e4 in emulation of the Times, it is very unlikely that they ean do any harm. It would be rash, however, to allow fourselves to ima- pe- tag the American people is poe: We iow that though the insolent article in the Times bas been treated with the con- tempt it deserves, it has not entirely failed to produce ameffect It has caused the brusque movement of our Ca- Sets’ regarded 1S Amectes with m ‘degree of sunpst tobe vv a suspicion sete in the, Tima,” writen an intligent,oorrespone hw bed correspon- @nt, who has ample opportunities of observation, ‘has dene barm.”” sense of suspicion that has been awakened in the American mind is, perhape, the more as it is slow to give itself veut in words. We it t bear in mind the likeness which ear transatlantic hinamen bear to 01 The inflexi- ‘Me determination of Englishmen to carry on the war in which we are engaged until some prop nciples ag ry result, adequate to the sacrifices they have » is @wiained, is the consequence of the deliberate re- fection with which they entered upon it. And in Whe manner, if the Americans quarrel with us en account of the attitude assumed by our Te cag 2 the quarrel will be the more inveterate, an they have paused aad refrained from a strong expression of their feelings Defere gery up. The Lippe dct td whose haa Dave just qu: goes on say:>— Our government 3 ‘on the fact that England is assuming a leas pacific The Russian Minister had despatshes by the mame steamer which brought instructions to Mr. Cramp- ‘ten. Now the moment has come, here, for Russia. Let ‘our country onze believe that the British Ministers will ast out the article of the Times, and you will see a new treaty between Russia and the United States in less than days; and then how shall we get on? Pierce is deat everywhere, but he can recover—though only by some @ tat like this.”” Is is to be regretted that Parlisment is not now in ses- sion. If it were, Lord Palmerston would have it in his wer—would be compelled to speak out in a manner t would assuage public anxiety on both sides of the Atlantic. ‘The people of England areat this moment reeo- Yate to’suppors Lord Palmerston as the only possible Premier who appears thoroughly to sympathise with the ational sentiment regarding the war against Russia. Gtill the antecedents of Lord Palmerston are of a nature to inspire us with serious uneasiness in so far a8 our re- Tations to the United States are concerned. Two uuliarities have characterised Lord Palmerston ughont his career as ® Foreign Minixter. He is addicted to keeping questions open which any statesman less darimg and less confident in Ibis own resources would be eager to have closed, 'as Whkely at any time to peovess collisions; and he has a pride in showing how close he can steer to the shoals of ‘war without ronning the vessel of the state upon them. Bearing in mind these rather dangerous propensities ina Prime "sinister, men are asking ther \vea whether he may not have been pla ring his favorite game on the pre- went occasion. Lord Palmerston has done well in back- ing out of his attempt to obtain receuits for his Foreign Tegion in the United States, as soon as he saw that it gave umbrage to the government at Washii m; but he ‘would have dome better had he ascertained the views of ‘that government on the subject before giving his sanc- tion to the attempt being made. There may be good and it reasons tor strengthening our West I fleet st the present moment; but was the adoption of @hat measure preceded by the courteous explanations wequisite to render it palatable toa government so sus- eeptible as that of the United States is well known to be? Bwgiishmen will shrink from no danger or sacrifice that ey pony season to uphold the honor and substantial Amterests of their country; but it they are to incur dan- it must be with their eyes open,and with a full know- Lice of all the circumstances. The remotest prospect of ‘@ war with the United States is to the last degree repug- nant to their feelings: not from mere considerations of owmmeree and gain, but because they regard such a waras equally unnatural ‘with a civil war. Moreover, they are ol Syare of the importance of w thoroughly goed un derstan: between thc only two free nations of the fret rank, at a crisis #0 pi t with results to the ‘whele civilized world. The; erish the entenis cordiale ‘with France, and er treat the present ruler of France with that respect which is due to the de facto sovereign of that Ley! nation, and also to the good faith with which he hitherto acted in the war we are waging in eommon, Hut they deeply regret that his domestic policy cannot command the same amount of respect and pathy which they gladly pay to his toreign policy. Tees chcieh the alliance with im on the meaea cf up: holding nations) independence in Europe; they are amxious preserve an entente cordiale with the United States, as the means of giving due weight in the councils @f nations to the great peo of civil liberty in the imternos! organization of States. [From the London Times, Dec. 1.] Our readers of every class will, we are sure, peruse ‘with the rame unmixed satisfaction as ourselves the des- patch which informs us that there is no longer any rea- pon to apprehend it is the intention of the government of the United States to fasten a quarrel upon us. The as- @erance that the reinforcement of our West Inuia squad. yen was not with any design upon Central America, uor ‘with any object hostile to the United Btates, in said to have caused the American guvernment to senda single vescel, instead of a squadron, into the Gulf of Mexico, aad to give up all notion of hostile preparation. For this @haage in the counsels of the republic we believe we are fadedted rather to the moderation and good sense of the Avericon generally than tony peculiar exercise of ‘these q: ‘on the part of the government. Everything that could irritate: embitter a smal) difference into a violent quarrel—everything that could rouse the national je of America and wound the far leas active suscepti- of England, was put in motion by the Cabinet of ington and its instruments in the press; and we feel eonvinced that if the bait had been swallowod—if the peo- of America had teen possessed of no more patriot- and good sense than those whom they delegate to act tor them—we t now be on the verge of another gonfiet, far more serious than that which is now waging between the allied Powers and Russia. In this instance, bowever, asinso many others, the ple have takeu spon themselves to undo what their government had done, and prenounced by on unmistakable ver- dict of public opinion that they will not suffer the intercourse between the two countries to be ‘tweubled to suit the convenience of any class of aspirants or and power. The general theory of government fo that it is an agency employed by the community to twanssct its business for it, on the ground that a seleet of men is better able to mani its affairs than the itself. We do not deny that. this is generally Tes; but realiy im America it may well be do .oted whether avy body of men could be selected more unlikely . govern well, and more unfit to govern at all, than those who actually form the government. the office of President only two classes of persons seem hene forth Mhely te be elected—succossful military commande, or men whore obscurity protects them from being theo! jects ef attack to any powerful party. The certain elf..t of thore deliberations which preeede the appointment of a President is, that every man cf eminence or keown ability is carefully eMininated (rom the list, If man of or decision seeks to obtain the office of President, ‘Mis only by counterieiting weakness or mediocrity that he can possibly hope to succeed. The fortunate oo- te of the White House are reldom known be- their eleetion, on this side of the Atlantic, and indeed, chosen as much for their obscurity fan for their other morits. ‘They are dntrustod with powers than those which, in a constitutional mo- ; fall to the lot of » severeign. They have the ge of some 18.000 places in the public service, an nominate a ministiy which ix sure of retaining for four years at least, As elected magistrates, ought to be superior to heroiitary monarchs, of later years at least such superiority is by no manifest. itis tosuch men, and to those whom y promote to high office, that the safety of the is confided. Even so, the thing might work to- well, were ft not the unhappy dos.iny of every ‘man in America to epend his whole life in contos:- ons, only ending one in order to commence pre- ms for another. An English Dante could imagine severe punishment for an unprincipled than an eternity of contested elections, in fore- m him every day, and all day, those extravagant a humiliating compliances to which in turnaiis he is not unwilling to submit. hapless destiny of the American pub- and {te rewulte interfere most serionsly, not his happiness, but with the character men in general, and with the welfare and tof the eountry.” In the declarations juet of American statesmen, we shall always find electioneering element more or less clearly it. State paper is in the nature of ples, every in el in in reality a cocto ad populem. estimate the actions ot an American govern- ment at all times we must extend to them the mame lenient construction which we are disposed to the sayings and doings of our own senstors in the a contest fora seat. Now, much « government, under such influences, is clearly @ very ansafe of popular rights or nations] dignity; and we fave inelined to *hink these things are safer in the hands ef the people themsclver, to whom, in the mass, party polities and the rise and fall of individuals are aa meothing, and the permanent and durable interests of the ba x Ay everything. Te pealfrom the rash designs of tending and politicians to the good sense ant good feel ofa t nation we are, we feel persuaded, indebdt- ‘fe strange avd sudden change which has ome over tho troubled = a As 8 ee e@sirs. Goverament pores, ppily, the mestie of that government, re. So long as it was only sympathy with Rassia thet was professed, the American people troubled them- eelves very little Yan hn gend Gear nin be pleared to or ir press ite; but when, en- aby the success of their first’ attempt, their PieSnen re Ww a re et hysere d ital fee H ge at Degan to drive things on towards a rap- ith Great Britain, the people of the Union seemed to come to the conclusion that the madness of faction and the insolence of little-merited success had ¢ far enough, and that it was time for them to take own irs into their own hands. Thna bas it Deen on every previous occasion. Thus have the Bitempts to sow dimunion between ths two great States ef the world been repeatedly foiled, not by lam of diplomatixts, not by the skill of , but by the untutored good sense of the masses both mations, animated by ® conviction, to which all declamation in the world could add f f he nae aod trom which c-} i me the moet 4 ees partisans could take no’ away, that fhere is no point of difference "Le ° seen arise between Fnglan’ and America which could worth a eingle dey of those horrors and Joeses ‘into that of a NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1855. Ree & war bo spenes sach sonutnion moat in protuce. urging upon ‘consideration pep where brethren those defects in their institu- tions which have just endangered, and may again enden- , the peace of world, we have not been astuated ‘any wish to encroach upon the domain ef domestic ite, but as forcibly as we can to pring to the atten- ion of the great American nation defects in the workin, of their government which, unless corrected, they wi assuredly ope day or other have to regre?. It is not granted to nations more than to individ: to set their will up as the only rule of sction; and by teaching her uplic men to think of nothiag but the manner in which tre planre of the multitude may be best secured, Armbica degrades them, below the level of their duties; rendera them unfaithful, because servile and sycophan- tie counsellors, and teaches them to lower their notions of administrative and exeeutive duty to the temporary objects of a party, instead of the permanent interests of their country. THE SIXTH GREAT POWER—FUTURE INFLUENCE OF THE UNITED STATES IN EUROPEAN AFFAIRS. [vienna (Nov. 20) Correspondence of London Times.) Chevalier von Hulsemann, who for many years rep- resented Austria at Midony ‘ae a8 a simple wat fairer, has been appointed Minister bere ghl ie) ‘the Ost- Deutsche Post bas a leader on the subject, wi attention, as its object is te show to the Americans that Austria is wilting to forget the Koszta affair, and to im- prove her selations with the “sixth great Power.” The article being very long, it will be given ina condensed — ‘The United States has long been looked on as a bugbear to be avcided or ignored, but the diplomatic tradition of there being only five great Powers is antiquated. The confederation of States on the other side of the Atlantic in beginning to claim its it to be considered the sixth great Power, and to int in European affairs. We ree that Kn; wishes to remain on good terms with the United States, and that autocratic Russia oatentatio : ndeavors to obtain the friendship of the Transatlanticre- blic. If the present war isto remain a “localized” and limited one, the United States must not interfere init. It the Washingtcn government should think fit te introduce its word, sword and fleet into the ae the war would 800n assume very different dimensions, as the second rate European Powers would immediately declare in favor of the one or the other ee If America resists the temptation to meddle in the Eastern question, it will be & proof that those persons who affirm she has no states- men libel her. Good sense is the basis of statecraft, and we have seen that a State, whose diplomacy is astuteness ified, has get into difficulties becaune it lowt its sens. It is not bopppaee to be a political prophet to foretell ‘that the time is not far distant at which 0 United States will make ite influence felt in Europe. Yhe condition of the Caucasus, of the eastern frontiers of Turkey, of Asiatic Russia, forms part of the Eastern question, and the idea of 2 balance of power in Europe is fast merging ‘al balance of power. Need ft be anid the republic which rules over the larger part of North America will, and must, play an impertant part Sesr} ov ig the question of the balance of power in the worl Prudent #tateemen always look before them, and therefore Austria, sacrificing her long-cherishsd preju- dices, arranges her diplowatic relations with a Power which is advancing with giant strices towards maturity. i es postions, of Austria and the United States are re- Giapaseionataly, it becomes clear that a leratanding between them on foreign matters be beneficial to both nations, The two count distant from each other that it is not to be fe: one can exercise any great influence on the internal af- fairs of the other. The difference in the form of govern- ment and religion formed no obstacle to the intimate alliance between England and Austria, which lasted nearly a century and @ half, Henry VIII. and Ferdinand Il. supported the same cause, Marlborough and Prince Eugene fought side by side, and the policy of the British Parliament and that of Prince Metternich harmonized. Why, then, should there be any duality between Vienna and Washington in matters in which a co-operation would be of advantage to both ? ‘This article would hardty have appeared in the Vienna paper ifa misunderstanding had not recently arisen be- tween the United States and Great Britain. THE WAR IN EUROPE. hie | MILITARY OPERATIONS AT SEBASTOPOL— eee OPINION OF THE ALLIED MOVE- The Austrian Gazette of November 26, publishes a lengthened report on the military operations in the Orl- mea tince the taking of Sebastopol, from tne pen of M. de Kotzebue, Councillor of State ct Russia, and one of the persons attached to the military secretary's office of Gen- eral Gortschakeff. The Austrian journal does not say if M. de Kotzebue has sent in the document to the Oabinet of St. Petersburg as an official report, but from the posi- tion of the writer his remarks possess a certain interest, as showing in what light the late operations of the aillles are regardea by the Russians. The following is an ana- lysis of the report:— It commences by stating that it is very difficult to ac- count satistactorily for the mancuvres of the allies since the departure of the Russians from Sebastopol. It would seem, tt says, as if they had intended atvempting to force the Russian army to quit the northern forts, and after- wards the rest of the Crimea, To that end they attempted to turn the left wing of the Russtans, but when the large body cf the allied troops, to the uamber of between 20,060 and 20,000 men—the Russian writer seems some- what loose in his number:—had made their onward move- ment into the valley of the Baidax, aud found that the Russians had concentrated large forces st Airgoul, « sition described by M. de Kotzebue as almost unatta: ble, they theught it more prudent to retire and agai take possernion of their former positious. *‘Since that time, Oct. 1,” euys the repors, ‘the allies have not un- dertaken anything of importance in that qusrter.” M. de Keizebue thin goes on to sey that the allies having renounced their pian of turning the Russian left, com- menced operations in the duection of Eupatoria. The al- Ned forses there are described as very considerable, al- though from their landing having been effected by night, the writer ts not able to state their exact num- ders. The report then gives an account of the reconuais- sances eflected in the month ot October from Eupatoria, and admits the defest of General Kolff, which is attribu- ted to the “unpardonable negligence’? of that ofticar. The capture of Kinburn is also described, and astonishment is expressed that the alliea should continue to orenpy tt. e report then proceeds to make tke following obser- vations:— Our army in reality received considerable reinforce. ments in September and the beginning of October. ‘These reinforcementa were eompored of the corps of Grenadiers and of the militia of the governments of Orel, Kaiveera, and Tula. In consequence, the Russian general in chiet had the means of concentrating in a very short time enormous forces against the enemy, if the latter should attempt any serious movement from the side of Eupa- toria, and he could do that, while etill leaving a suMfi- cient force on the heights of Mackenzie, and in the other positions on the north of Sebastopol, to repulse uny at- tack that might be made. It is dificult to divine what the future movements of the enemy will be, but it is nevertheless probable that they will still make some at- tacks in order to take our army either in flank or rear. It may be therefore expected that the allies will m some movements on the side of Kerteu ond Yenika'e, where they have lately reinforced their troops. It is, however, to be hoped that these projects will be de- feated, for ae we have before mentioned, the Russian — of the Crimea has reeeived such considerable reinforcements, that the general in chief may ma terially add to the forces under General Wrangel who covers his extreme left, on the side of the peninsula of Kertch. This ia also the ease with the shore of the Black Sea from the mouth ot the Danube to Perekap, Large masses of cavalry and infantry have been stationed im such a manner that they may be concentrated ina very short time on diferent points, and particularly on Nicolaieff and Perekop. This latter town is besides surrounded by fortifications and batteries, which give 1 the appearance of an entrenched cainp. ‘In addition to the bri¢ger and paseages which previously existed on the Bug and the Dnieper, several new ones have been of late established in order to be able to more promptly anite the different vodies of troops stationea on the two banks of those rivers. Several of those bridges are remarkable as well for their solidity as for the boldness of thelr con- struction. Kotzebue concludes by again referring to Kin- burn, decharing that its possession cannot be of any uthi- ty whatever to the allies, particularly after the fleets have taken their departure. ‘It has not,” says the report, ‘any -strategical importance, and cannot he of service as the base for any military @eration. It would therefore be as disadvantageous as ult for us to re- taek it, for a small number of light veasela, placed near the coast, could prevent every attempt of the kind by land or by sea. < For from which side and at what time did the enemy enter the city” Whieh Russia iment was compelled to lay down ‘its arms or retrea here are the trophies of victory, the hundreds of tannons, heaps of standards, maasen of prisoners? Of all this there is not a vostige, and the truth is that the allies were so intimidated that they did not venture into the osty, alter it was evacuated by the Ruslan troops, tor three whole days, and then only with the greatest precaation and with fear and trembling. It was only for the purpose ot no longer serv: ing uselesaly as @ target to the enemy who were approach- ing the wails every day more and more, that the Rus- ians crossed over to the north side, jast aa one changes one’s dress or selects another path. To be sure, {t was a pity to put aride the beautitul purple dreva of Sebas topol, but itis only for @ time, and the Czar qill soon give it another one, far more magnificent than the for- mer, and the genius of Totleben and his companions will weave it at their leisure and without a seam. No Joy has been expressed at the so-called victory by the West ern Powers, neither 1 bony English who were completely beaten, as Uney have m in every action since the com- mencement of the war, ed the French who are now in a condition te quote the well known words of Pyrrhus. The sole trophies of England and France are black erape and dreeses. The armios both fought without any reason, and solely by ordag of thelr respective sove- who give them no protection or consolation under their misfortunes, by w! they are reduced to the of despair; whilst Russia, @ other hand, attacker without any cause , fought gallantly for honor and sell. preservation. The Presse d’Orient pudloshes the following levter, dated Kamiereh, 12th November :— The winter, which ia fans approaching, obliges us to suspend all military operations im the field. 8 oorps of army on the ernaya is confinually under arts, and attentively watching the movements of the enemy. The remainder of the allied troops sre aetively 4 making preparations for the s season. Marshal Pelissier maintains his soldiers in excellent condition. The attitude of the Russians, and their habit of availing themselves of the night and fogs to attack us, render it aa we should be constantly on the qui viw. On the other band, whatever be the real strength of Prince Gortechakoff’s army, which ts aaid to bave beon increased within the last fow daya, we are fully prepared to encounter it, should it in attempt to the of the bridge of Traktir. Numerous arrivals have am| filled ap the void left in our ravks by the departare of the Imperial Gnard. You may de certain that the Russians will not surprise us, Onr line of defence in at this moment truly formi- dable. = bei fa ot jiakermana are covered with troepa, al jubts are armed. Every we parade, exercise, and mancuvre. The troops rs “ cepsigned,”” and no one ia allowed to quit the camp. per at on Lpreendt worl gs by lt 4 ge ee are stocked, our knsy 8 full of biseult, our water and brandy cans ready, and our muskets within reach, so that the moment the drams deat or the trumps sound the entire army is on foot in a few minutes, these details are serupulourly observed, the cflicers strietly atteading to thelr execution, Our friends the Piedmontese have cone wonders in their eamp at Kamara. They have thrown up admtrable intrench- ments, and their installation ior winter is excellent. Our quarters have been partly modelled on theirs, the camping system of the Africans and Turks being deemed too uncomfortabie in this climate. Our soldiers live with the fardinians on mort intimate terms. Their camp is contiguous to ours and to tnat of our cavairy. The > iish receive every day frerh reinforcementy. my bave erected gigantic Works and constructed jeent roads. In the camp en the platesn all hands are busily at work, Every wan isan architect, a stonecntter, s ms- son, @ carpenter, a chimney doctor, and even an orna- mental painter. ‘Buildings of every description and size poss ing raised. The materials are drawn from Sebas- very day fatigue parties are sent into demolish t! houses—that greg complete the work of the artiliery— im order to ‘the necessary stone and timber; and all return loaded with biicks, tiles, boaras, &e. Those constructions will enable our army to spend the winter much more eomfortably than last year. Locomotion in ihe streets of Sebestopol is very unsafe. The northern forte are determined not to leave a wall standing in the tows. When they chanes to percsive any of our posts, they upon them a shower of proj }, and ocaa- tionally succeed in kindling fires among the ruins. Oa. sualties, however, are of rare cecurrence, Our batteries have not fired for the last ten days, but our men are working day and night to extend them. Forts Nicholas and Alexander will toon be in a condition to respond be- comingly to Fort Censtantine and Co. The mines in- tended to blow up the docks, are ing satisfac- torily, and towards the close ef the month thove gi gantic works will probably be destroyed. At was reported the day before yesterday that the Em- we Alexander had r hie army on the heights of lackenzie, The silence of the Russian batteries on that day was ascribed to that circumstance. We took advan- tage of it to remove many articles from the town. Yea- yy the fire reoommenced with some intensity. We still enjoy magrificent weather. It has not rained for a month on the plateau. A letter from the Crimes in the Gazetfe du Midi, of No- seniety after giving an account of the explosion of the 1) SBYBI— As it's necessary to console ourselves under every misfortune, I may mention that it is fortunate that the accident took place when it did, as almost all the men were then away, and the artillery horses all gone to the watering place. ' The ambulance of the Fourth divisicn, which was all knocked to pieces, had been cleared oat on the previous day,so that this trigh*fal disaster did not: duce all the mischief which it would have done if it happened either sooner or later. The greater part of the projectiles which have been destroyed been brought from the siege batteries and from Sebastopol, and had been only placed in the park provisionally. ‘The engineers are busily employed in piling up the bails and projectiles which remain intact. We thus recover some of our own ontlay, and it must be said some af that of the Russian, also, As to the siege guns, they have been all cent to Balaklava and Kamiesch, where they will be shipped to Malta. Toulon, Marseilles, Gibraltar, France and England, The Russian guns have not been yet sent down to the port, but it is expected that they will soon be removed. All that remained of Sebastopol haa been nearly destroyed. It would be now impossible to find 1» the whole piace ‘& piece of in length, The health of the army is excellent. GENERAL SIMPSON’S FAREWELL ADDRESS TO HIS TROOPS. General Simpron tock leave of the Bri ish army in the following order of the day:— General Sir James Simpson announces to the army that the Creen has been graciously pleased to permit him to xerign the command, and to appoint General Sir William Codrington, K. C. B., to be his successor. On resigning his command, the General desires to express to the troops the high sense he entertains of admirable conduct of the officers and men of this army during the time he has had the hovor to serve with Tn tak- ing leave of them he tenders his best thanks to all ranks, and offers his earnest wishes for their success and honor in all the future operations of this noble army. General Sir William Coérington will be pleased to as- sume the command of the army to-morrow, the lith te H. W. BARNARD, Chiet of the Staff. ADDRESS OF GENERAL CODRINGTON ON ASSUMING COMMAND. General Codrington sunounced his assumption of the command in the tollowing order, which was received with satisfaction by the army:— Herapquarters, SeRAsTOPoL, Nov. 12, 1855. Ihave assumed ihe command of the army, in obedi- ence to her Majesty's orders. It is with a feeling ot pride, and with a feeling of confidence in the support which I know will be ipa given to any officer honored with such a commission. e armies of France and dinia are united with us on this ground. We gallantry well, for we have seen it; we know their friend. thip, for we have profited by it; we have shared dangers, Giffieultion and xuccenves—the \work of mutual exteem—and all will feel it our pleasare, as well aa our duty, to carry om that kindly intercourse which is due to ihe intimate alliance of the nations themselves. Our army will always preserve its high character in the field. The sobriety, the gooo conduct, and the discipline which it is our duty to maintain, are the best sureties of future success, and J trust to the efforts and assistance of all yanks in thus keeping the army to be an fastrument of honor, of power, and of credit to England. W. J. CODRINGTON, General Commanéer of the Foroe. THE RUSSIAN FLEET IN THE BALTIC. The Norretliste de Hamboury alleges that it is the inten- tion of the Russians to bring out their Baltts fleet in the spp roaching spring, and clear themelves of the reproech of inaction which has been brought agains} them, The following is the letter referred to :— It seems that they are preparing to bring out the Baltic fleet in line of battle in the approaching spring. The find that it bas remained too loop inactive, aad thay wish ‘a pertion at lenrt to take to nen. The crews are re oreed, and improvements introduced into the arma- ment. Younger and more vigoroua men are, moreover, being placed at the head. Already the former commander of Cronstadt, Lieutenant-General Burmeister, has received his congé. Old Adwiral Lutka, Military Covernor in Cron- stadt, and Commander of the Baltic fleet, is about to re- tire into the Counel) of the Empire, and will be replace, it is raid, by Admiral Nowosilssky, who made himself known at Febastopol. THE WAR IN CIRCASSIA—OMER PASIIA’B VICTORY. [From the London Gutette of Friday, Nov. 4h FoxriGy Drrice, Nov. 20, 1855. ‘The Fert of Clarendon has received a dexpateh from Mejor Simmcna, her Majesty’s Commissioner attached to the army cf Omer Pasha, im Asia, ot which the fol- lowing is a copy:— Camp, SMANGWANO, Nov. 7, 1855. My Lorp—I have to inform your Lordship that Omer Pasha, havizg collected a depot ef provisions at Tchim- thera, moved on by the sea coast to the mouth of the river Ertiss-Tehal, where a standing bridge waa imme diately eonstructed for the parage of the troops. The advanced guard, consisting of 16 battalions of infant and é battalions of Chasseurs, under Lieut. Colonel Bal- lard, the whole commanded by Ferhad Pasha (Barcn Stein), moved on the 28th of October to the village of Ertine-rhalak, From hat day until the first of November his Highness was occupied in sencing up provisions to the adva-iced guard, in moving other troops to support it, and iv os- tabliching depots at Godova, at the mouth of the Ertiss- Tehal, whenee to provision lus army for » forward move- meat. On the Ist inst. the advanced guard moved about ten miles forward. baving {is advanced posts on the river Ingour, opposite an old ruined castle called Rooki, on the road to Sugdidi. His Highness joined the advanced guard himeelf on the 24 inst,. his total force consisting of br igades (32 bat- talions) of infantry, 4 battalions of Chasscurs 1,000 cavalry, with 27 tield pieces and 10 mounted guns, or, in all, about 20,000 men—the remainder of his force, about 10 000 men, being employed to protest the depots at Go- dova, Tchimshera and Soukoum, On’ the 4th inet. his Highness commenced constructing batteries on the right bank of the Ingour, with the view of menacing the enemy by the ford at Kooki. These bat- terien were armed on the following night, azd opened their fire on the morning of the Gth inst. about noon. ‘On the same morning his Highness moved three brigades of infantry (24 battalions) with three batteries, wit” an advanced guard of three and a half battalions of Ches- sours and four guns, under the command of Colonel Sal- lard, down the right bank of the river, a distance of about seven miles, where a branch of the river was furd- ed to an island which is some miles in length, and from a half to two miles wide. After proceeding along this island for about two miles some Mingrellan militia were encountered near a ford which crosses from the island to the left bank of the river; they speedily revire’, when the enemy opened a fire of ry and a heavy fire of masketry from thelr intrenchments on the left bank, thrown up for the pro- tection of the ford. bith Ao A sc evident that to force a direct paa- sage at this ford would be a very difficult undertaking. Highness, therefore, while occupying the enemy at thin fords nent officers to the right and left, and fords were discovered in both directions—one about three-quarters of a mile above or to the left of the main ford, the other about one mile and « balf below, or to the right of the main ford. ‘Troops were immediately vent to paxs these fords; that to the left was unprotected. The passage was mace by two battalions of infantry and three companies of Cuas- seurs by about 4P. M. His Highnows having ‘ntrusted me with this command, I moved them by a wagon track throngh the forest, unperceived by the enemy, unti) with- in about 600 yards of the position at the main ford, which bie ti were oconpied in defending from a direst at. tack. Turkish troops advanced readily to the attack, taking the enemy and his intrenchments in reverse. The enemy immediately fell back, and attempted to break through the Turks in column, but being met by a heavy fire in their fromt and on both flanks, they broke ond dispersed in the forest, lea us masters of the field, with three pieces of their artillory and six ammunition wagons in cur possession. At the moment that the Russian columns attempted to break through our line, T ger to say that my aide-de-camp, Captain Dymock, Regiment, having first had his horse killed under blm, was wounded close by iy side, encouragin; the Turkish troops. He @ied soon afterwards. His death is to be Ceplored, as her Majesty has lost in him the ser- views of ont ising and brave yonng officer, for whem his Highness Omer Pasha has frequently ex- prewed tome his high esteem. This young officer had accompanied me from the commencement of the war in Turkey. White this operation was proceeding on the left, a bri- de moved down to the right, under Osman Pasha ard rced a passage in front of a force belinwed to be of four pattalions, bat without artillery not intrenched. ‘This operation succeeded; and soon dark the Turk. Tigo to let ood -cconplete wasters of tbat sie af te nt to com} ra of that aide of river throughont this . The lose on the side of the Turks hae been 310 killed and wounded, of whom 68 are killed, and 4 missing. His Highness bas been pleased to express himself in terms of the highest ratisfaetion of the conduet of the British officers who secoupanied his foreo. Colonel Baiard conducted the advanced guard, and sua- tained & very heavy fire from tho evemy at tne principal ford, about one hundred yards wide, dark, at 5 P. M., ocoupying the enemy unl his position was turned by the Turks.b left Captain Cardelt also rendered good service, attached as officer to that branch of the ser- , from noon up'll second senior artill vice. His interpreter was killed, The logs on the side of the enemy has not yet been as- e@ present time (noon) 347 have certained, but up to ight are officers, among whieh the been buried, of whom prisoners repert there are two colonels. The prisoners report that 1 e were eight battalions . besides a great number of Mingrelian mili- am, &e., &e. JOHN L. A. SIMMONS, THE WAR COMMENCED IN EARNEST—POSI- TION AND PROSPECTS OF THE COMBAT- ee jel (Nov. 21) Correspondence of London ‘The Russian journsls rarely generally restricting th occurrenees more or tia, opposite the main fore. The Ean contain leading articles, ir communications to recitals of lees garbled. The Northen Bee, however, has just published one of these exceptional pa- It is headed ‘‘ The War and quotes as a motto the memor: logs of Moscow is not the loss of Russia.’? outset it leys 1t down as an invention of the French and English press that the Russians were conquered on the ‘Sth of September, and that the allies had taken Sebasto- Such a difference in the moral element of tho two eon- tending parties cannot fail to vor of the Russian arms, words of ‘Rutusof: whieh was only at a momentary had not sufficient ri guns of such extreme range as those of the enemy. 0- ta forth other reasons for the misfortunes that bave hitherfon befallen us, is worse than a traitor to his country, fer even the enemy acknowledges the heroic bravery of the Russians, and the superiority of our artil- and the ecientific attainments of our en, firat it was supposed in the West, that porrearion of the south ride of Bebast everything, and are now the more suy error, and to see that the war has in reality only just eom- menced—a war which cannot possid! glory on the governments which bro ‘in their total prostra the blocd of their own subjects is not sufficient for their insatiable ambition, and they are obliged to have recourse to all norts of shifts other nations. With Sardinia the contract of sale has been concluded, and Olozaga will no doubt be easily pur- chssed; but it fr still a question whether the brave Casti- allow themselves to be sold. The loan of 1,500 millions of francs is no proef of patriotic sentiments, for it was nothing more than a jobbing speculation of mostly Jewish bankers to suck out the resources of France and leave her bound hand foot, when she will find out to her cost that the Fmpire, instead of the promised peace and plenty, has brought nothing but war and desolation ised to find out their ion. Even now to obtain men from Turkey is una- ble to move under the weight of the French and English How different is the case in Rurria, where the Emperor never abuses his power, and the never suffer from tyranny and the cold ogetism o! rulers. The Cza> and his’ people are indissolubly united, whilst the first reverse of fortune will not fail to break up the alliance of the caemy, But it is not only behind stone walls that the Russians can fight. circumstances in the field are just as favorable. country, fer that is the Onr troops are now in the valor, but the enemy do natural scene of action for thei not dare to attack them, preferring to sit down aod en- The enemy are not ale to under- take anything of importance, ané their position is far from being 60 favorable as they would make the world trench themselves. of the war, a great part of Europe unfavorably disposed towards Russia, who has, however, now no enemies except Louis Napoleon ‘who ought to love Russia, which is the natural ally of rance) and Englund and the democrats, who also hate ch Fmperor. Prussia and the whole ef Germany ‘Austria is become cautious, aud the other States wil come to their senses in time, for Napoleon’s overbearing conduet in Greece, Turkey, Rome, in, Naples, and all Italy, as well wards om he leads by stand firm on our side. the nose, show sufficiently that he fellows the traditionary poltey of the frst empire. The Russians are still in possession of the ourth side of Sebastopel, and even if we should lose it the enemy have gained nothing by it, ana would not be abi mareh into the interior of the country. may be made to efficta landing at points of no import- ance, such as Kertch and “Eupatori portant places on the coasts are e! and pertectly safe from any attempts of the enemy. They may come again with more ships, put they will be re ceived by the Russian gunboats, and we can await their ithout any alarm. ror returned to St. Peters! on the 10th er an absence of nine weeks, an in take up his residence in the winter palace. nce will restore some anima. tion to pubiie life, which seems extinct. The winter has already interrupted the communications which might m carried on by sea, since the depar- ture of the allied fleet; but it will serve to re-o lané communications, roads in consequence of They are still working incessantly in tae dockyard on inboats and other small veusels; it in generally hoped that in esre the enemy’s fleet returns next spring, they may make at length some attempts at Together with the Emperor, the first order of the day ued by him whilet on his journey, has alvo arrived. in dated the 9th of November, from Baktchi-Serai, bu contains merely a long list of subalterna promoted to the great deal of promotion is y in the fleet; numbers of Afow attempts flectively protected, ovherwise have nded by the bad state of the 6 autamoail rains. the construction of ravk of captain. going on at present, es] petty officers and masters’ mates are Onee uyon a time they seldem reached now it is the natural results of the gaps made by the Our latest news from the army before Kars is dated five weeks heck, and we do not know whether the siege’ ia still goistg on or not. It is certain that, abortly after the unfortunate asrault mace by the Russi greater part of the irregular troops left the army and re It is probable that the very first the appearance of Turkish aitory will determine the rest vorned to their homes, intelhgence announcin, troops on the Caucasian of the militia-to follow the example. ‘The first drashine of the Jaroslaw militis has arrived in Warsaw, and is quartered in the citadel. Thirteen other drushines are expected in a few rations are making for their reception. workshops and storehouses in the arsenal are being fitted up as barracks and hospitals for them. A letter to the Cologne from the Russian fron- tier, dated the 22d of November, says:—The Russian fly engaged in three objects—the con; straction of railways and of steamers, and the manu: Jacture of Minie rifles; adding to these measures the and the rapidity with which \tia proceeds, it becomes evi- jive too much credit to the ru- mors of negotiations which are so constantly beard, but rather conclude that Russia is preparing for a long and obstinate contest. enormous mili levies, mation ee the mi dent that we must not ‘The Danish Sound Dues Conference, A correspondent of the @azette de Co Copenbagen, under date of November 20, that the con- e Sundrzoll (Sound Dues) did not o that day, because the representative of the rocceedings having for object the capi ty it contested. 1% is known that none’ of the Powors having reprerentatiyes at the Conference, have in prin- ciple acknowledged the legality of the Sound dues. ‘the Brussels paper, poritively that the opening of to the Sound dues, which was to take place on the “Ith, has been afjourned. None of the Powers interested in this question, it says, have rent delegates to Copen! 6 representatives of those governmenta which are regularly accredited at the Court of Denmark have re- eaived sufficient instructions to listen to the prepositions which the Danish government promised to o! memorandum. The tiations will then be conduct i necessarily take some time b»- of the 27th ult., asserts conferences in'rt: .:ion diplomatically, but will fore they can be bro Tn consequence of ington Cabinet, the latter will exercise s influence in the olution of the according to the advices recei from America, Ey ma message will announce the firm resolt macy will not de in a hurry to oj tiations that are not likely to lead to some conelerion. eskdas thi he stated that this will be entangled with all the eharacterize the ¥ill not be ultimately settled un rlin (Nov. 27) Correspondence of London Times.) pony 44 even here of the Sound lues Conference Yast Tuosday, whieh opening did not take place done was too unimportant to ad- The Russian government alone has ‘erentative to attend (ins late let- Printed that Prussia was hfficulties and differences Gay Oxed: either singers deputed a special re ter of mine it was incorrect); the sole State bat had done this); all the rest have been atisfied to instruct their usual diplomatic representative to receive ad referendum the proposals that the Dan- vernment may have to make. It is not im- possible that the whole matter kept oo abeyance until the President of the United Sts‘es has, in his message to Congress, intimated what course he in- tends to pursue in the matter. views that rule in Washington, yernment abides by the denis! ofany right on the part of Denmark to levy Sound dues at all. The American vessel Robert Paton, Captain which had excited euepieions by its lying at aneh some time at Sendhamm, arrived at Stockholm on the 16th inst. The eargo, as it was found on inapection very innocent amount of eotten been believed that she had op Doard a large quantity of revolvers for the Russian mar. ket, army she was waiting for an opportumty to send As far as we hear of the , the United States go- there, contained on and dyewoods. fal extent of the extent ie of Prussia’ speech on the epening of the Chambers: ani Mustrious, noble, <1 rejoice at debolding again assembled rou resentatives of the count heart, welcome. new mences under circumstances the in of which has already in » high degree occu; tion of my government. I rely upon fi am grieved at the increased price of of food, which is to be attri- 'y result of the late harvest in tcteace The The following is t tlemen of both Houses fore, a powerful tu, Above all things, the most necessary arti puted to the unset districts of the country, and to the war; on the other tion mey be locked forward to if, with God’s bi are fulfilled which the favorable ice and increase of production jastify. Un- dently hope that # careful continuation of wich the pever fa Promise ot agri- fhee traffic, founded ecomomy, combined prtvate charity which exists with us, will help to lessen the weight of the high price of food, xi The continual extension of artificis! roads (kunstiras- sen) eno the incessant activity of mdustry promise to the working clasres #sCitionsl opportunities of remunerating labor. Certain branches of industry suffer, it is trae, uncer the pressure of high prices. the whole, how: ever, the general activity of oommerce is undisturbed, and the proepects of industry are satisfactory, A strik: ing preof of this is to be found in the favorable results of the postal ond telegraph services, and in the ineroase of railway taffic. Ivhas given me satisfaction to lay the Joundation stone to the importamt completion of ihe rail- way rystem of my kingdom. ‘iy the Fxhivition of the Industry of all Nations at Paris, Prussian industry was worthily represented in the departments of art, ogriculture, mi and commeroe, ‘or @ long time the want nas been felt for My eget on a fvoting beeoming the eireumstances of the day the police and municipal system in the eastern proviuces, giving it a more sclid basis. Projects for thin purpose will submitted to your covsideration. Projests will also be laid before you for bettering the district and pro- yineial regulations of the western inces. * The bu hate bain dosed Be ich will be laid before you, will ‘a beppy prospect of an merease in recetpts, and offers an additional of the order which pre- vaile in our finances, mainieuance, with your sanction, of the taxes already imposed will enable a balance to be drawn between receipts and expenditure, and errite for the inereased wants of the State, and enable the vigorous continuation of important useful undertakings which bave been already commenoed. ‘The continuation of political complications has also mate it pecemary this year for me to maintain my army, ff not on a complete scale, aa in former years, still ona footing of inereased preparation for war. 1 was enabled to do this by the passed on the 7th of May of the rerent year, which sanctioned an extraordinary credit that purpose. My Ministers of Finance of War will lay before you the papers relating thereto. Gentlemen, the cont between different European Powers, the commencement of which I had to deplore last year trom this very }, Atill continues. to my most Our fatherland, however, still continues fpesee. that it will remain so, and that! shal) succeed in preserving the honor and standing of Pruasia as a great Power without inflicting upon our country the heavy sacrifices of war. 1am proud to be able to say that I know of no people 60 well prepared for war or more ready for sacrifices than my own, whenever its honor or interests are really in canger. This proud consciousness, however, imposes upon me the duty, while abiding faithfully by obligations already contracted, not to enter into further engagements, the political and military Mabitities of which are not to de ertimated beforehand, ‘The attitude which Prussia, Austria and the German Confederation have assumed by common consen’ gives a eclid security ‘or the further maintenance of that inde- pendent position which, with upright good wishes for all, ‘and an impattia) appreciation of ctrenmstanoes, is equaily conducive to the attainment of an equitable and lasting ee. Gentlemen, the serious aspect of the present makes ita dty for us ali to devote ourselves fully and unreservedly to the interests of our country. You will have shortly to fu)fl this duty at the coming deliberations, the result of whieh is of gest importance for all and every one. Tam convinced that you areal! actuated by this feeling and that the blessing of Him will not he wanting to your me ae. in His Almightiness and justice decrees the fate of nations. Spain, ANOTHER DIFFICULTY WITH ENGLAND—A SHIP OF WAR FIRED INTO BY THE BPANIARDS—MR. BOY- LAN’S CLAIM—OFFICIAL DI¥FICULTIES. Madrid, of the 284 of November, in the roeeo. The English ship Valiant, trom Gibraltar, was fired on by some Spanish guardacostas in the neutral waters of, Manila. Lord Howdep, th@English Ambassador, has addressed to the Spanish goversment a very energetic demand for satisfaction for the affair, which, if not promptly settled in an amicable manner, may become very serious. A number of English workmen, who bai come to Spain to work on the railway from Alar to San- tender, have been reduced to the greatest distress, in con- sequence of the suspension of the works on thet line. Lord Howden has, in copnequence, orders to the Consul at Bilboa, to eend them to at the expense of the British government. Mr. Beylan, who has had a diapute with the Spanish government, in consequence of his ex- ulsion from Cuba, has forwarded here an affidavit, made London before the competent magistrate, to establish the material loss which he bas und @ from the arbi- trary expulsion to which he was subjected. He claims as indewnity more than double what was demanded by me ere: the English arbitrator, and rejected by the 8 one. Tmhe Madrid Gacette, of the 24th ultimo, contains « cir- cular from the Minister of Justice, enjoining the tribu- nals not only net to suspend their siitings in times of ublic disturbance, but, on the contrary, to assemble immediately in such cases, in order to consider the measures to be taken for the restoration of order. ‘The Parlamento states that the question of the tariff is hikely to cause great embarrassment to the govern- ment The Catalontan deputies have called u; the manv- facturers of their Principality to unite their efforts tor the defence of their rights. @ Marquis del Duero sup- ports that section of the Cortes, It iy currently rumere4 ‘that on account of that state of things, M, Bruil intends resigning the portfcho of Finance. A letter says that the royal order by which the Qusen refused to accept M. Olosaga’s resignation of the embasey at Paris, was drawn ma in the most flattering terms for that gentleman, it declaring that he had rensered great serviees ax ambassador, and that it was for the interest bin country and of the monarchy that he snould retain post. India and Ohina. Telegraphic advices from India and China are dated at Caleutta, 27d Uctober; Loder 2d November; Hong Kong, 18th O:tober; Canton, 12th October; and ‘Shang: hai, &th Ostober The Eantals were stil in rebellion. Much rain had fallen in the Bombay presidency. Busi- nese was suspended on aceount of the holydays. From China we learn that exchange had again advanc- @d, the quotation at Canton being 48, 934. (a rive of 44.), and at Shanghai 68. 6d. (a rise of 3d.), # cireum- stance whieh has al Jed to an increased inquiry on this side for silver for exportation, The exports of tea to the 15th ot Octcher were 27,500,000 Ibs. against 20,600,- 000 Ibs. to the 24th of October Inst year, the neares date with which a comperison can be made. Of ilk, they were 16,500. bales 17,000, shangbai was again threatened by political troubles, 3a chops of new congou had arrived, and 12 had been settled at 26 to 32 taeis. ‘There was little disposition to purchase, and the price was declining. ilk, likewise, was a shade cheaper, but the transactions were confined to few and strong hands News from Australia, THE GOLD YIELD—IMMENSE PRODUCE—COMMERCIAL REVIEW. Advices from Australia are from Melbourne, September 14, avd Adelaide, Fo og) 25. The Melbourne Current of September 13, has the py rpclene: gym eg slight i 1e appro spring caused a improve- went in emand in this market. Some parties are in- vesting in the expectation of s rise in price. A few or- ders have also been reseived from the interior. The ‘wool season being about to commence, an increased ani mstien will probebly be given by erders for supplying the stations, While these are favorable elreumstances, iheir effect ts counteracted by others of a more £ iy racter. Just as matters, commercial and financial, in Melbourne, were about to improve, we hear from Sydney accounts which indicate that something like a criss there has commenced. One result of the pressure in Sydney is, that goods of all descriptions, but more particularly brandy, have been cent on here by Loew Shanta who have drawn egainst the shipments, which must accordingly be realired, even at ® This has seriously injured legitimate trade in Melbourne. But independently of the above the prospects of a brisk spring trade are not s0 good as in former years, Stocks are still keavy on all the diggings, and even if bcm rere light, @ brisk demand would not in consequence . The great improvement in the reads bas altogether ‘the pature of cur trade with the interior. Formerly, during the dry season supplies for the whole year were taken up by the store- keepers at the gold fields, and by the squatters, It ix now found that the storekeepers get up supplies at all seasons as they require them, and that the squatters, except ip very remote districts, find it most advan ‘ageou: to purchase at the towns in their neighbor! . At times they have been able, of late, to buy flour and other merobancise on the diggings, at a much less advance on the Melbourne cost than the price of carriage. A third cir- cumstance, of serious importance at the it time, ix the erfticel position of the Melbourne retailers. We for- merly mentiored that the improved condition of the gold fields. the good prospects of quarts crushing, and the sys tem adopted by the banks of pu: gold on the dig- logs, have attracted a great portion of the population and rade of the reaport towns. This has operated with great aoa upon the retailers, and particularly on the victuallers, many of whom have been ruined. Many others are out of the trade, and are eonse- quently not replenishing their stocks, publicans Pave hi been the safferers, bat in truth nesr- ly every other branch of trade has been overdone, and it is ay a tome ae Meany more must go out of busi- news, The are acting on this principle, and are restricting their accommodations.. On the part of im- [me mgr ge in general held firmly, and there is 20 ispositien to sell except for cash. ey Me confident that present emberrasments are temporary, and that the continued large yield of gold, independent of the wool lip and phen Bpae 9 ‘must ere long re-establish confidence and and reward their present prudence dy the increased value of their stocks. With reference to future prospects, it in right to warn shipyere that the high prices whieb ruled for provisions and candles a few months back, will probably have in- duced large ehipments from Great in and United States, and as the demand has greatly diminished in con- sequence of internal production, such prices can never agsin be anticipated. The Melbourne Journal of Commerce of the same date fays— errr tum pecan ata Sted a and a of our duce. The popelation on tbe various gold ane te. voting their energies to modes ef 0! ing gold ether than those which unti) within these few weeks hav» been almost [pcigstins | wore, Instead of searching for the precious metal sole tag a alluvial ee in- stesa of digging are now commen: gold mining, oa we are happy to say, from reiiable private information, with the most ratisfectory results. Our friends in England will scarcely oredit » yield of ten ounces per ton, but we know that the quantity obtained from one clatm at Mount Blackwood has equalled that for nine successive days, curing which time only the ma- ohinery bas been in operation; and thie Pony A even re by the produce of another claim, about one hun- yards from the one which gave the preceding results, the smount obtained from wi if we did not know it for afact—we should hesitate to publish, for it ex- coeds yances per ton, 1134 cwt. having produced 63 cup r over 6 ibe. Troy. As these are individaal cases. It is necessarily no ~for 1 ‘are few machines of any sort, and fewer till of any value, at present in ope- ration st the Mount Blackwood field. When these ean de increseed in number and efficiency, the resulte will no doubt be stil? more astonishi ly known as Simmons? Reel, is only perienced miners infor whe surface the quartz recomes richer, this reef is being worked fur distan, there are other reefs already oj neazly~perbups thore working th I, for the reef common mous thit as th se of nix miles, an pened, which promis ein Delieve eyually—a ‘We have pleasure in reportivg » general improvemen in business, and this would be more ‘apparent but. tha! importers are very chary in alfording credit, excep: this checke exteniec traffic, it ensures sound and legitimate trade, anc prevents rash speculation, these is an observable increase in the number of Crays loading for the pers will regulate their shipments by the exoort list ra ther than by quotations hence, we may ook forward to » large ond dealthy business. don, Liverpool arid the Clyde to Melbourne aad Geslone, the month ending 26th May, are im value £118,009." inst £169,729 the previous month, 837, or nearly 33 per cent. for the year from and to valved at £666,383 ate: Ii known houses, For the last few day: gold fields; and it The shipments trom Lon showing @ decreas above named places were rd The stocks at the dggings are now perceptibly dimi , and @ slight cemand is felt ic town for several for that trade, Alinot diggings has been undoubtedly di ter, we believe that consumption in just as a4 at any former period; ard the cause of just mentioned has ariven, {n our opini the fact that, during last summer, storekeepers, other parties being disappointed, have had low rates, to the mauifest injury of those who conduct their business upon @ sounder basis, returns of geld, alluded to elsewhere, must tell fuvorahly upon our trade in general. th bummnesa with the during tne past win- gaged in the trate, who, out and sell at very Bot the immense Mripovasy, Sept. 18.--Liquors.—Heavy shipmen's from ig been forced on the market, brandy in balk since last to the extent of 19. a Is. 62. chased at 13s., and others Groceries, Oilmen’s Stores, &c.—There ix and sago have been r gallon. Martell’s can be very little chan; Coarse Liverpool is worth £6 a £5 10s.; is unsaleable. Soap and starch are dull, the pric latter having given way. Breadstuffs, &.—' ‘and these are few transactions. t 758. a 778. 64. per barrel, Huxall avd Gallego are aull and Chillian and colonial have fallen £2 per ton. The re ceipts from Chili and California have been trifling since our last; but the intelligence of siipnents on ther way Sycney Chilian flour haw Wheat is relativel: stocks being altogether exhausted in this eo! mills except one have ceased working. Melbourze purchase at 15s. a 16s, per bushel, and m Syd- ney New Zealand wheat has been sold at 13s. per bushel. Provisions.—Bacon has declined. command a 5) have prevented 1 Very prime hams Butter has maintained a good price, but it is likely to be affected by local pro- duction, quantities of tresh butter being now brougut to market. American pork has advanced. Cheese,—Lhis article is in demand at 1s. 9d. to 1s. 10¢. for Chevhive, and 9d, There is a brisk demand for a)! des- criptions of ralted fish, which is very searce, but prices cannot be quoted higher. Preserved salmon ani rardines have'declined. Metals.—Bar and bolt iron is quoted at re very large. Pig iron £6, but Hoop iron has dectined. Sheet] has acvanced. Leac—There is an upward tendency, bat | be realized for either sheet or, ‘ird advance can be realise’ for they most saleable kinds, Builting Materials—Biue fire bricks thoussnd. Slates have declined all, site tim The lowest tender Dun'opIs, 8d. a 1s. there is little demand. £80 can with diffieul are worth £11 to £12 £3 to £4 per thour has improved during the part month. to government lately for 3 by 9 deals wan 64d. alex been made on tho wharf of flooring, tengued and }] grooved, at 23d. to 234., and in the bay at 2d. a 2354. 8A cargo of assorted Jum cer bas been told in the In consequence of recent advices announcing ments from the United States have ceased, there A demand is F building and other purposes in the inte- The prices of tim ver are, howe ver, still rnmous to ters, foft Goods—Stocks are sti Usefal slops and plain edto the season, will now obtain a moderate above genuine home tuvoices; but drapery sales by tion are sold, general'y speaking. at ruinonsly low prices; snd on fancy goods not more than 5s. to 10s. per £ ou home invoice can be obtained. Sales of silks ean only de | cent to 30 per cent discount, | Stocks of black Boots and Shoes—It should be ob- served that water-tights are suitable in all seasons in this market. Suitable summer invoices and water-tights: xr cent, advance. Hungarian wax and grain (American) are worth 25 to 40 per cent. Hardware—American shovels are declining. however, stil! worth 608. to 658. Collins’ handled axes | itlery commands from 20 to 26 | Hollow ware is lower, and Ewbank’s | imy larly of fancy goods, made at from 20 per to assortment. are very heavy. are worth at present 25 per cent advance. Patent nails are uot worth more than cos? pries. GQLD ye eM [ELROURNE, rice of gold during the week has’ {1 6s. 6d. to buyers, in conseq: alterations in exchanges, together with tho secall demand. The Keut, which vessel sails on the 13th inet., is expected to tshe s considerable quantity—even fully more than the ff The escorts for the week ace] sgain very large, being 61,69 cas., (16,722 ozs. coming from Ballarat alone.) Gur old-buying’ banks are now nding that they cannot drive the merchant, the mate trader in the produce of the colony, from the field, rice #0 a8 to even leave a mode- , they will sep in and 1e prices having left only about. he uence of rumored White Star and Ballarat. rhen they reduce the e iti Sees, in X per cent ma for profit as remittance. have found out thetr error, than they actually kuow what consequently down goes the Castlemaine and ba ng Setar) dropped from 76s. 6d. and 76s. i CorToN MARKET, Nov. 30.—Salee this week, 17,490; same period im 1854,_ thin week, 214; total thin year same yetod in 18654, 1,916, ports 2,006,496. Exported this year, 170,007; same period in 1854, 215,- Computed stocks thie day, 88,140; sauce period in 1854, — this year, 1,922,900; same pe- ‘LivERroo! 49,470; total this 948; total imported ‘Taken for consu riod im 1854, 1,703, b tragane this year. Liverpool, Ded. 31; 1854. Increaee of import this year, compared with ‘the rame date last year. Decrease of export. tock Increase of quantity taken for consumption There has been @ fair demand for co’ week, and, though the market has been freely supplied, seful American, of common and middie quality, has raleable at fail prices, in some cases even a slight ch kinds being paid upon good business of & good mupply of ‘fair’? | quotations for such are | Tn Sea Islands a fair amount of transactions have taken place at previous rates. | Feyptians bave been in pr are supporied in price. nues very moderate, and prices remain withon: Agcod busines has been done in Sarate, at p rates. 1,960 American ard 940 Surats are reported on speculaiion; and 2,260 American, 80 Pe:nam, and 490 | There has been a fair demand to- | day, and the sales amount to 7,000 bales—1,600 on specu- lation and for export, at rather lower prices. Loxpon Money Market, Friday evening, Nov. 30.—Tho English funds opened at the advanced prices of yenterday, was a partial reaction. Conaols for 8034 to 5, and stood for some time at veral speeuistors seemed din: ocouried to B85 to 56. no alteration up to the offic ary account bargains day at 90, but the last later hour there was » tton during thin 5 there and little demand, gd. to Kd. per’ Ib, demand, and tne: In the inquiry conti Kast India for export. a ‘were first quoted from which there was close, For the Janu- were entered into during the was 80%. Ata an eighth. The paid for Joans on government securities. Bank stock Mj new three pec dg; annuities, 1885, paige exchequer bonds, 98; and exchequer bills, 74. to and the demand for diseount con- ive, but not toan extent beyond what ticipated in face of the hesvy sume now finding their way to that establishment for revenue and other recurtties the transactions were numerous, settlement, and prices in the early part o it, The reaction in Consols in eakness, purchases having (Fom the London News (city article), Dec. 1.) gen inference to be from these e! (in the bank returns) is, that the heavy into the baok in liquidation of the British and Turkish clored at 209 to 210: reduced, 88%; to 224 vo 227; India At the Bank of Dgth shows @ sensible ot On balance, outstanding note circulat is becoming circumstance which helps to preven’ te market. The change in the coin and| ness of the money bullion is {on the umavoreble side, but the difference ig}