The Express.
London, England, 1853-11-03 00:00:00

A CONSTANT READER.

Coalport, Salop, Nov. 1.

BISIIOP AGAINST BISHOP.—The Archbishops of
Canterbury, York, Armagh, and Dublin have published a
declaration, in which they take notice of an unauthorised
address of synanathy got up by the Tractarian party and
presented to the Patriarchs of the Eastcra .Ihurch for the
purpose of disparaging the protestant bishop in Jerusalem.
The Tractarians pretend that the proteatanta there ought
not to have a bishop without the permission of the heads of
the Greek church. The archbishops declare that the per
sons signing those addresses have no warrant fur speaking
in the name of the church of England and Ireland, and ex.
press their confidence that Lishop Gobat's c 'nand will,
under all circumstances. be guided by sound judgment and
discretion. Henry of Exeter is ia the field with a letter oat
the subject.

LATEST FROM ABROAD.

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Orr. 30.

The directors of the Danubian Steam Navigation
Company announce that, on account of hindrances
which have suddenly arisen, the navigation of the
lower Danube is suspended.

In the Oesterreici ische Correspondent the govern.
ment publishes a very pacifying article on the Ori-
ental question. The following is the most material
passage : "We have repeatedly stated that all the
great powers, Russia as much as France, England,
Austria, and Prussia, regard tho maintenance of the
peace of the world as the aim of their highest endea-
vour, and that none of them is disposed to place this
precious, this invaluable blessing in danger by rash
or injurious acts. We may add that this statement
is as true after the Porte's declaration of war against
Russia as it was before; that the exertions of all
the Powers are directed to the restoration of peace in
the East; and that the conviction entertained at
Paris and London of the sincere neutrality of Aus-
tria and Prussia has raised the confidence
of the cabinets, and consequently has strength.
ened the hope of a definite and pacific
solution of the difficulty between Russia and the
Porte. Notwithstanding the formally opened war
in the East, and without excessive anxiety respecting
the possible commencement of hostilities between the
two armies—which, however, have just been post-
poned—European diplomacy pursues its task. This
work of union and conciliation, however, cannot be
bared to the eye of party, nor visibly exposed to the
discussion of the daily press. It is owing to the high
moderation and the discretion of the imperial Rus-
sian court that diplomacy still holds the ground
which it has won ; and if, on the other side,
elements which cannot be brought under the in-
fluenceof statesmen oppose the speedy conclusion of an
arrangement desired by all Europe, yet in the pre-
sence of the material agreement of the cabinets and
their united endeavours to avert a general conflict,
the cautious attitude of diplomacy must appear jus-
tified in the eyes of every candid and enlightened
person. In vain do the organs of party or of pri-
vate interests, under this or that colour, endeavour
to undermine the reciprocal confidence of the Euro-
pean courts; the cabinets of the great Powers
uphold with conscientiousness and care the good
understanding which happily exists between them ;
and should this, as we trust it may, lead to the ulti-
mate establishment of a firm and permanent peace in
the East, a good will have been achieved for nations
and States which is not to be brought into compari-
son with the gratification of curiosity or the tem-
porary satisfaction of alarmed interests."

The semi-official journal now indirectly ratifies
the report of the engagement at Isoetcha, on the
23rd, by explaining that the Russian flotilla was
going up the Danube, and not across it, when fired on.

RUSSIA AND TURKEY.
BUCHAREST, Ocr. 21.

Yesterday General Dannenberg, commander of the
4th army corps, arrived here by appointment, had a
short interview with Prince Gortschakoff, and re-
turned to the camp near Frateschti.

The main force of the Russians is encamped on an
elevation near this city, which is surrounded with a
breastwork and redoubts where several hundred
guns are planted.

A steamer which reached Dzurdzuru on the 19th
brought the report that a strong Turkish army stood
oppositelafat, under the personal command of
Omer Pacha, and that the Russians were working
by relays, day and night, at the intrenchments,
which extend from Smirda to I)zurdzuru.

The Austrian consul-general is recalled, and is to
be succeeded by a member of the embassy at Con-
stantinople.

THE MEDITERRANEAN.

SOUTHAMPTON, WEDNESDAY EVENING.
The Oriental Company's steam packet Euxine,
Captain Meehan, has arrived. Her dates are :
Alexandria, Oct. 20; Malta, Oct. 21; Gibraltar,
Oct. 28. The Euxine brings 38 passengers. Her
cargo consists of 960 bales of silk, shawls, Sax, wool,
opium, and sundries.
AU political or other news anticipated by the
Marseilles route.

The British and French fleets were, by the latest
news received at Malta, still at the anchorage in
Besika Bev, with the exception of the steamers from
each squadron that had been ordered up to Constan-
tinople.
Her Majesty's ship Leander arrived at Malta on
the 24th October, and was to take in stores and pro-
visions for the fleet.

The weather during the voyage had been fair, with
strong southerly winds crossing the Bay.
On Oct. 27 the Euzine exchanged colours with the
Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer Indus,
with the outward Indian mail ; lat. 36.50 N., long.
1.0 W.

H.M.S. Leander, and steamers Ardent and Triton
were at Malta; and H.M. steam-vessel Vesuvius
was at dibraltar.

The City of London left Gibraltar at 10 p.m of
the 28th tilt., with a cargo and invalids, from Malta
for Southampton; met a Peninsular and Oriental
Company's steamer (supposed to be the Douro) off
Oporto, on the night of the 30th, steering to the
southward.e

FRANCE.

—*—
PARIS, TUESDAY EVENING.
This being All Saints Day has been observed, as
is usual in Paris, as one of the strictest holidays in
the year. The Bourse was closed, and the churches
were, and still are, fall, for mass goes on the whole
day. The Archbishop of Paris, in his pontifical
robes, and surrounded by his clergy, is officiating at
the high altar at Notre. Dame, where the crowd out-
side waiting to obtain admission in turn, at least
equals the compact mass of human beings congre-
gated in the vast arena within the edifice. The ex-
traordinary fineness of the day, one of the most
genial of this Martinmas summer, has attracted more
than usual numbers to the cemeteries, where the
hallowed custom is on this day, for the living to visit
the last earthly resting place of the departed, and to
deposit on tho tomb a mourning wreath, termed an
inonortelle. The Eastern question shares in the
general holiday. I have no town talk to report.
There are no evening papers.

PARIS, WEDNESDAY EVENING.
General Baraguay d'Hilliers left this morning for
Marseilles, to embark for Constantinople, accompanied
by the secretaries and attaches of his embassy. Of
the generally pacific nature of his instructions, as
regards the present difficult question, little doubt
appears to be entertained.
.f he statement that a body of Turkish troop (now
said to be 21,000 in number) had crossed the Danube
near Widdin on the 23rd, has been confirmed by a
government despatch. They have occupied the vil-
lage of Kalifat, in Lesser Wallachia, which had pre-
viously been abandoned by the Russians. The reason
assi'nod, here for the evacuation of that part of
Wallachia was the mortality prevailing in the Rus-
sian camp.
la addition to what has been already stated of the
new project of arrangement, it is said that the Em-
peror of ltussia has declared that his acceptance of
it was on condition that England and Franco gua-
ranteed its acceptance by the Porte, which, it was
understood, was declined, neither being disposed to
use coercion. Ile, however, added that the present
was the last proposition be should accept or make,
and the King of Prussia said that if it were rejectid
he should withdraw altogether from any interterenee
in the matter.

Compared with the closing rates of Monday, the
Three per Cents. show an improvement of 10 cen-
times, and the Four-andmilalf per Cents. of 15 cen-
times. Closing priors for money :—Three per Cent.
Itentes, 73.2,5; Four-and-a-lialf per Cents., 1)9.30.
Bank shares, 2,75.5.

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RUSSIA AND TtiltikEy
CONSTANTINOPLE, 0 r. 2)
Within these few days the Austrian Internanci has received an official despatch from Vireos an
! nouncing, that, as a result of the conferences at
Olmuta, the Emperor of Russia had declared to the
mediating Powers that ho:would consent to ace=
the Vienna note under the interpretation assigQ
to it by the Powers, that consequently the ineditim.
tions required by the Porte were rendend unne-
cessary, and the note in its original form might
be signed at once by the Sultan. M. Bruck
his
communicated these particulars to his Mujesty.
The ambassadors do not agree very well. Those
of the three Powers hold themselves aloof from Lord
Stratford, as well as from Reschid Pacha, with whom
the British minister is exceedingly intimate.
It is expected that the Sultan will decline to as.
sume the responeibily of changing his measures on
account of the Austrian despatch, and that the Grand
Council will be called together.
A ministerial modification is looked for. Reschid
Pacha, it is said, will be replaced by a former Grand
Vizier of firm yet conciliating character, honourably
known in Europe, and popular in Turkey. Ilis ad.
vent would perfect the compactness of the national
party iu power without giving umbrage to European
btatee.
Namik Pacha, minister of commerce, agriculture,
and public works, leaves for Paris and London in a
day or two, on business connected wig), the lo.n- la
his absence Mazlouni Bey, ex-minister of justice, will
conduct his deportment.
Letters from Erzeruum, of the 9th, state that the
troops there have received orders to be readv to
march to the frontiers. Shamyl, the Circassian chief,
has sent word to Abdi I'acha that he has 20,000 men
at his disposal, wao may be depended on to net in
concert with Turkey. This terrible enemy of Russia
has exhibited wonderful activity lately, and if there
be any truth in the alleged pacific disposition of the
Czar, Shamyl has had a large share in producing that
state of mind. The government is earnestly bent on
carrying the efficiency of the army in Asia to the
highest pitch. On the 17th, 10,000 infantry were
embarked in war steamers for 'frebisonil, and were
followed on the next day by another 1,090.
The news from the Danube is excellent. Omer
Pacha's army is in the best health and spirits, while
we hear of nothing but dejection among the Russian
soldiery, the effects of sickness, neglect, and a dis-
cipline which grinds down the man. Copt. Slade, R.N.,
said twenty years ago that with an army of 100,000
men in Bulgaria, and the British fleet in the Black
Sea, the Turklsh northern frontier would be secure.
Turkey has now 130,f100 good soldiers on the
Danube, not conscripts such as were defeated in the
last war, but well-trained troops, a large proportion
of whom arc veterans. The British fleet is not in
the Black Sea, but Turkey has a fleet of her own
such as Capt. Slade probably never expected to see;
and what perhaps surprises him as much, he is him-
self its admiral. The sailing fleet carries 972 guns
and 9,150 men, besides the nine small armed steamers.
In addition to this there is the Egyptian fleet, con-
sisting of three line-of-battle ships, four frigates,
three corvettes, a brig, and two steamers.

PORTUGAL.

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The Oriental Company's steam-packet Tagus,
Captain John R. Joy, arrived at Southampton yes.
terday, at 3,10 p.m., and landed her mails under the
charge of Lieu!. James Inglis, R.N., Admiralty
agent. Her dates are—Gibraltar, Oct. 26; Cadiz,
27 ; Lisbon, 29 ; Oporto, 30; Vigo, 30.
At Gibraltar there was a quarantine of eight
days for vessels with clean bills of health. The
Governor had issued a strong manifesto in the
Gibraltar (Arinsin'e against the Spanish quarantine
laws.

At. Lisbon, an alarming fire broke out in the lower
part of the town, at 2 n.m., Oct. 29. Fortunately
there was no wind, or the consequences would hare
been serious. It was confined to a lumber yard and
blacksmiths shop.
lier passengers outward were only subjected to
three days' quarantine, and homeward were admitted
to pratique.
No political or commercial news is reported from
any of the ports.
ler Majesty's ship Vesuvius at Gibraltar, and Odin
at Lisbon.

Our Lisbon correspondent observes :
The mail to-day takes a great many stars to
feed the vanity of certain persons, who it is expected
will be so cajoled to lend their money to a govern-
ment which cannot hold out much loner. The re-
tired officers of the 3rd military division only re-
ceived their pay for May on the Gth of September,
while it was clearly understood that the espitalisa-
tions and forcible reductions of dividends would
enable the government to keep up their payments
month by month. The Minister of Finance is still
on his money-hunting expedition in the north."
Exchange, 51 Discount of Lisbon Bank notes,
2; percent.