The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11 00:00:00

WAR IN THE EAST.

Contradictory reports are made as to the Russian con-
duct with respect to their fortresses on the Circassian
coast. According to the latest advices, the Russians have
dismantled only their smaller forts on this coast. 'The
larger, such as Anapa and Souchum-Kaleh, have received
reinforcements.

Late advices from Constantinople, via' Trieste, represent
the fleets as about to start to blockade Odessa, probably to
prevent the transport of more troops to the Dobrudscha.
The Sampson had arrived at Constantinople from the
B.ack Sea, with news that the Russians were evacuating
their forts on the eastern coast. There are twenty-one of
these places, and the Sampson saw the fort of Souchum
Kaleh abandoned, and, on landing, it was discovered that
the Circassians had taken possession, set the place on fire,
and were engaged in plunder. Some small steamers en-
gaged in transporting the troops were ordered into port,
and ran in under the guns of another of the forts. The
captain of the Sampson, having ascertained that at least
two of the forts were thus relinquished, left immediately
with the news, and the Admiral has despatched the Furious
for further intelligence. It appears probable that the
Russians are endeavouring to concentrate their forces, and
that, fearing their inability to garrison so many places,
they are abandoning the weakest among them. Both sides
seem to anticipate an immediate renewal of hostilities in
Asia.

The following are amongst the latest telegraphic des-
patches :
VIENNA, SATURDAY, APRIL B.—The Fremden Blatt
announces, under date of Bucharest, 4th April, that a
great battle was being fought at Rassova (about midway
between Hirsova and Silistri, in the Dobrudscha. The
result was not known. Mustapha Pacha is at the head of
50,000 men.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Muni 31.—Three English mer-
chantmen have been fired upon by the Russians. The
Anna, laden with corn, has been sunk, and the steamer
Crescent very much damaged. The fleets are off Kavarna.
The first detachment of French troops, 4,000 strong, has
arrived at Gallipoli.
BERLIN, FRIDAY.—The English and French Govern-
ments entirely reject the proposals of the Czar brought by
Prince George of Mecklenburg Strelitz. The negotiations
between Austria and Prussia are not yet closed, but Prus-
sia has joined in a protocol, signed on Monday at Vienna
between England, France, and Austria.
COPENHAGEN, APRIL, 6.—The navigation is open from
Revel to St. Petersburgh.
BERLIN, SUNDAY.--On Friday a defensive and offensive
alliance was concluded between Austria and Prussia, and
immediately forwardeeto Vienna for ratification. The
Ministerial proposal for a war loan passed yesterday by a
large majority. The debate which was long, contained
many good speeches and manly sentiments.
COPENHAGEN, APRIL 7.—On the 6th Admiral Napier
landed and visited the Minister of Marine. To-day the
gallant Admiral paid his respects to the King at Fredriks-
borg. The fleet is still at Kioge Bay. The whole of the
Danish Ministry has resigned.
"PARIS, SUNDAY EVENING.—Prince Napoleon, accom-
panied by Vely Pasha, the Ottoman Minister, who will
remain with him till his embarkation, took his departure
this morning for the East by the Lyons Railway, attended
by General Prim and a numerous suite.

WAR ON TUB DANIME.—An English vessel, laden with
3000 qrs. of Indian corn and preserved meat, was sunk by
the batteries in the neighbourhood of Saxsa, when passing
between them. This vessel is supposed to be the Bedling-
ton, of South Shields.

Tag CHRISTIANS IN TUILKEY.—Lord Stratford de
RedclifFe, in a recent despatch to the Earl of Clarendon,
expressed the satisfaction with which he had to report
" that the firman for establishing Christian evidence on
an equality with Mussulman throughout the Turkish
empire was completed, and that no time would be lost in
promulgating it."

AMERICA.
ARRIVAL OF THE OTTAWA.

The screw-steamer Ottawa arrived on Friday, after a
remarkably quick passage from Portland, Canada. She
brought some days later news. The steamer United States
had arrived atNew Orleans, from San Francisco, with advices
tothe Ist ult. The steamer Ohio was to sail from Aspinwall
for New York on the 20th, with $1,000,000 in gold dust.
Thomas F. Meagher, the Irish exile, was a passenger in
the United States from California. The mining accounts
were exceedingly favourable, the quantity of gold dug
during the month of February being the largest for many
months. All kinds of miners were prospering. Au
Indian arrived at Panama had reported that Lieutenant
Strain's exploring party had been all killed. The advices
from Colonel Walker's expedition were to the 15th of
February. The ships Columbus and Portsmouth had
arrived at Ensenada. Walker had spiked his guns and
started for San Tomas with 140 - men and one fieldpiece,
leaving behind his sick and wounded. Many of his
troops had deserted, and those remaining had abandoned
all hopes of success. Advices from the city of Mexico to
the 11th of March had been received at New Orleans.
Alvarez had been deprived of all his decorations and
honours. The garrison and people had deserted him, and
declared allegiance to the government. The rebellion
was considered to be entirely crushed. Ampudia had
been created Lieutenant-General. The provinces of
Durango and Zacatecas were still ravaged by the Indians.