The Express.
London, England, 1853-04-14 00:00:00

TURKEY.

Letters Imes arrived from Constantinople, via
Trieste, to the 28th ult. The Russian amriatlor
had not presented his projected convention; and all
that was new in political affairs was, that the Sultan
had signified to his ministers his pleasure that he
should be kept daily acquainted with the
.progress of
all peudirg affairs, especially of diplomatic negotia-
tions; and for that purpose Rifaat l'acha, Minister
of Foreign Affii:s, had received authorisation to go
to the palace as often as ho should think fit. The
affair of the Bank had been definitively settled—an
Imperial firman authorising the creation of the
B ink, was promulgated on the 26th. The repre-
sentative of the English firm of Stanley and Co.,
who managed the matter, had left for London,
in or ler to send the portion of capital it had
stipulated to supply ; and during his absence.;
which was expected to be a mon'h or six
weeks, the administration was to be organised,
so that operations could be commenced on his arrivaL
The founders of the newßank, who were ten in num-
ber, had been increased to twelve, namely—Messrs.
3liran Dux, Abraham Alaverdi, Boghoo Des, Chancel
Thinghir, Deruir, Bedroll laglisian, J. B. Belisikdji,l
MaksiAit, Armenian bankers, Psichari, a Greek, Han-
son, an Englishman, David Glavany, a Frenchman,
and Zariti, a Russian. It was believed that M. Minn
flux would be nominated director of the bank, but
under the control of a Beard, cousisting of the
founders, and of a certain number of members nomi-
nated by the shareholders. It is said that the sta-
tutes provide fully for the proper management of the
Bank, and for the interests of the shareholders.
Amongst the measures empl eyed to prevent the esta-
blishment of the Bank, was, it is alleged, the offer of
a loan by Russia without condition ; but the Sultan
considered it too favourable to be accepted.

LATER FROM CONSTANTINOPLE.
(BY ZIACTILIC Tat ZORAP

A telegraphic despatch, dated Constantinople,
April 2, states that Prince Menichikoff had made the
following demands on behalf of the Russian govern-
ment . .

Ist. Respecting the Ifo:y Places he requires the
repeal of the concessions in favour of the Roman
catholics, made to M. Lavalette, but consented to
modify his pretensions in such a manner that nothing
should be decided without Russia.
2nd. The conclusion of an offensive and defensive
treaty, according the right to Russia to enter the
Dardanelles for the defeuce of her ally.
3rd. The abandonment of certain tracts of territory
in Georgia.
4th. The suzerainty of Montenegro, whose inde-
pendence would be recognised by the Porte.
Zoth. The independence of the Oriental Christians
in all matters relating to their creed.
Gth. The eventual military occupation of the
Danubian Provinces, for the purpose of repressing
the revolutionary spirit.
An amicable arrangement of the difficulties was
still hoped for, although Russia still continued her
warlike preparations at Odessa and Sebastopol. No
decision was anticipated before the arrival of the
English and French ambassador,.

AMERICA.
ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC.

LIVERPOOL, THOZSDAT MOILNING.
This morning the United States mail steam-ship
Baltic, Capt. Comstock, arrived in the Mersey from
New York direct, from whence she sailed on the 2nd
inst. The Baltic has brought, besides the usual mails
from the United States, about 190 passengers, and
600,000 dole. in specie on freight.
The Royal Mail steamer Niagara reached Boston
on the Ist inst.
On the voyage the Baltic met with an accident to
a part of her machinery, which has caused her to be
a day later in arriving than expected. The shaft-
pin gave way, but by great industry, this untoward
occurrence was remed►ed. After consuming twenty-
five hours in repairing the defect, the Baltic pro-
ceeded.
The wife of ex-President Fillmore died suddenly
at Washington, on the 30th alt.
Father Ciavaitei is creating as great a furor in the
States as he did in this country. His first appearance
there was quite successful ; and up to the sailing of the
steamer be had not only kept his position but ad-
vanced in popularity: His lectures are crowded, and
enthusiastically received.
The strike amongst the working classes for an ad-
vance of wages was spreading, and New York and
other cities had been included in the list.
From Mexico we learn that it was currently be-
lieved that General Crags had been appointed am-
bassador to Spain.
'I he sloop (4ane had been forcibly taken pas-
@mien of at Greytown, Nicaragua, owing to the dis-
pute between the inhabitants and the Nicaragua
transit Company of New York.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Business continued active, wit► • good demand for
American securities, both government and state, with prices
Arm.
In the Cotton market at New York business was brisk,
with a good average amount of business doing. On the
saAing of the Billie the market WWI Arm at the following
qisotatisms : New Orleans and Mobile, mid. fair to fair,
II to Ply; Upland and Florida, mid. fair to fair, 11
to 111.
la Biesdstuffs there had been a brisk demand at higher
prec., with very considerable silos. Western Canal Flour
4 dol.. 62:c. to 4 dole. 74c. per brl. Gennemee Wheat,
1 dol. 18e. to 1 dol. Noc. Indian Meal, 3 &As. to 3 do's. 121 c.

The market toe Provisions bad bean very dull, with but
lirrlr business, sad prices truth.
i:xo hank., on limiter, MP. to 1091, very steady ; on
rsri., 3471 to VI
Freights.—But little doing. To Liverpool Thar, 2.b.Cd.
to 2s. W. ; cotton, 1 to .i-10.