LATER EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

New Zealander, Volume 11, Issue 960, 27 June 1855, Page 1 (Supplement)

LATER EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

(From the Melbourne " Argus," June 4.) The Dutch, siiip Menado brings intelligence from London to the 9th March. The Chinese overland mail had readied China with papers of that date, and then had been forwarded by the mail steamer to Batavia. By the Menado, the Home News in the Dutch language, and Batavian papers in the same language, have reached us. Mr. Melchior has been kind enough to translate for us the following paragraphs, which appear to contain the principal items of importance.

llossrA. Alexander had been proclaimed Emperor of Russia, in the room of Nicholas, by the title of Alexander 11. The assumption of the Imperial power by the new Czar had been recognised by the army, in a manner so enthusiastic as to afford him the highest satisfaction. The Arch-Duke Constnntine had taken the oath of allegiance to his brother. One of the last acts of Nicholas was to recall Mcnschikoff from the Crimea, and to entrust the conduct of the campaign to Gnrtschakoff, — Osten-Sackeri being second in command. The late Emperor of Russia hud heen entirely aware of his approaching death for twelve hours before bis decease. lie had had private interviews with a number of individuals, including private persons and Ministers of State. With Orloff and Alderberg bis communications had been particularly full and confidential, and various arrangements to take effect after his demise bad been minutely detailed by him. His Majesty had displayed throughout these important communications the utmost calmness and self-possession. His Majesty Alexander 11. had issued a proclamation" in "which he aunonnced his intention of carrying out to the full extent of the resources of the empire the policy of the late Emperor. THE NKfiOCIATIONS. The authority of Prince Gortschakoff to treat in the name of Russia with the representatives of the other Powers assembled at Vienna had been confirmed by the new Emperor, and negociations were still in progress. Austria. The Empress of Austria ht.d been safely delivered of a daughter, and it was exj ected that the event would be solemnized by an extensive liberation of those who had been imprisoned for political oilences. The Cbimea. The intelligence of the recall of Mcnschikoff, and the mission to the Crimea of Gortschakoff, 1 had been very heartily welcomed by the Allied Army, as an indication that Nicholas had been far from satisfied with the results of the campaign in the Crimea. It was reported that several sorties made by the Russians from Sebastopol had been repulsed by the Allies with considerable loss to their assailants. It was reported that the Grand Duke Michael had died, a victim to the xeverities of the campaign. The Baltic. From Rotterdam, of date March 7th, it was reported that a strong thaw had commenced, and that, though the ice still remained on the river, the navigation of the northern waters was expected to be early open. England. Preparations were rapidly advancing for the I formation of the Camp at Aldershot. 40,000 men I instead of 20,000, as at first intended, wove to be : encamped there, and Sir De Lacy Evans was to j take command.

(From the Argus, June 5._) From the Batavian newspapers, received by the Mcnado, we extract the fdllowincr items of Intelligence, in addition to those published yesterday. The Java journals acknowledge intelligence from Europe to the 13th March, but contain little in addition to what has already appeared. Directions had been issued that the French Court should go into mourning for the late Emperor of Russia, and this ceremony, it was announced, would be observed in the present case more rigorously than in any other, in order to show that the war between France and Russia was one of principles, and not of personal feeling. A French army of .300,000 men was to be encamped between Strasbourg and Metz. It was to be called " The Army of the Rhine,'' and its further course is to be determined by the course which the pending negotiations at Vienna should take. A proposal had been made by an English house to supply the British army, as at present encamped before Sebastopol, or at whatever point they might occupy, within two hundred miles of the coast, at a fixed rate per man, per diem. The company promise to furnish for breakfast—tea, coffee, and chocolate ; tor dinner—meat, potatoes, bread, a pint of beer, and the regular allowance of rum; to provide fresh moat and vegetables on two days in every week, and supper on other two. The company would undertake the whole cost and responsibility of conveyance, and do not require from Government any aid of waggons, horses, or men. All they ask is, not to be interfered with. They undertake to supply these provisions Mt the rate of 3s. 4d._ for each man each day. They calculate on gaining ninepence on each such payment, and estimate the cost for a year's supply as likely to amount to £1,000,000. Miss Catharine Hayes had arrived in Batavia, and had given several concerts with great success. From the Crimea, intelligence had been received to the 24th February. Two French divisions had opened an attack i n the fortress of Malskoff, and the Russian batteries which commnnd Tcheraayfl had vainly endeavoured to prevent it. On the 20th, twenty-eight Russian battalions made a demonstration against Balaclava. General Bosquet, with 25,000 men, vere determined to cut off their retreat. The boisterous weather and snow, however, prevented an engagement, and both Russians and French returned to their positions. It is rumoured that Prince Menschikoff sent back his cavalry to Pcrikop for want of forage.

Baron Von Bruck and the Russian Ambassador had arrived at Vienna to take part in the anticipated conference, —the first from Constantinople. A telegraphic despatch from Marseilles, dated March the 7th, reports the continued embarkation of troops forthe Crimea. Twenty-five sailing vessels had been chartered for the purpose. The steamer Euphrates carries a complete printing office- The Byzantine had arrived from Constantinople with news to the 2.3rd February. Ovnar Pacha had gone to the camp of the Allies, to be present at a council of war. The Journal of Constantinople says that Omar Pacha, as soon as the fine weather sets in, willassume offensive operations against the Russians. Two pachas of the army of Asia have been degraded and imprisoned at Cyprus. Accounts from France confirm the accounts that the Emperor, accompanied by the Empress, intended proceeding to the Crimea. Baroche, Troplong, and the Count de Moray had been constituted a regency during his absence. Neither the influence of the Austrian nor the English Government can prevent the Emperor from, taking this step. The Emperor had received a despatch from tin* Crimea, from General Pellisier, expressing it as his opinion that a great mistake had been committed after the battle of Inkermann by the allied generals not taking advantage of that victory. The Russians having been defeated near the English camp, and forced to retreat into the fortress near the French camp, they sh«uld have been pursued at any ritik. General Lourmel was the only one who perceived this advantage, and followed it up, but, being unsupported, his life/ became the forfeit of his gallantly. The writer also states that the operations before Scbastopol had been scientifically conducted, but that Sebastopol is so situated and fortified as to render the ordinary rules of strategy inapplicable. It cannot be'invested, and, therefore, the rules of ;i common siege should be dispensed with. The Emperor has communicated the contents of this despatch to Marshal Vailllant and M. Drouyn da Lhuys, both of whom were opposed to the Emperor's leaving. The Emperor, however, urged Pelissier's despatch as a reason why he ought to go. The following additional Ministerial appointments are announced :—Lord Duncan, one of the Lords of the Treasury ; Lord Stanley, of Alderley, President, and Mr. Vice President, of theBoard of Trade ; and Mr. Lavard, Under Secretary for the Colonies. The Chancellorship of tho Duchy of Lancaster is not yet filled up. Sir William Buinett, Director-General of Naval Hospitals, had sent in his resignation. It is stated in London that the house of Page and Bacon, oPSt. Louis and San Francisco, would be able to resume business.