Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-12-31
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ARRIVAL OF THE .%fFTss. STEAMSHIP
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STEAMSHIP
Africa.

NEw York, Dec. so.
The steamer Africa arrived with Liverpool dates
to the 18th. 4
Sales of Cotton for the week, SO, 900 bales. Spec
ulators took 1900 bales. Flour active, and %.
dearer-Wheat ;5S dearer. Beef and PoEk
dull-or.ces favor buyers Lard, l Is. lower.
Lord Palmerston has resigned in consequence OF
his indisposition to support the Russell Reform Bill
Letters from Bucharest of the 9th December an
nounce the suspension of hostiltes on the Danube.
The iupresson at Vienna is strong that the Eas-
tern question will be arranged satisfactorily
II is reported that the Russian naval division,
with 5000 troops on board, has been rePulsed at
Cbeftkin-one Russian frigate destroyed, ald 1000
Russians killed. Another engagement is reported
near Abaca, between Turkish steamer and Rus
sian figate or brig The latter withdrew in a
shattered condition.
-Four all ed steamers have gone to Constantine
pie The Russian manifesto on the first of Novem-
Der, caused immense excitement.
1t is reported at Vienna, that the combined Rus
sian and Persian army is about to march on Ere
| roum.
The defeat at Sinope caused great sensation at
Constantinople. The Grand Divan held meet
ing, at which all the foreign Ambassadors were
present.
There is no doubt but that the whole allied feet
viii soon enter the Black Sea.
The carnage at Sinope was immense.
The Russian Consul at Serva denounced Prince
Alexandra, ofSeryia, as secret adherent of the
Porte The elders and warriors of the districts
met and resolved to watch the movements Of Alex
andria
1t is reported that Rodwitch late Secretary of
Gortschakof, has been shot at ST. Petersburg in
consequence Of corresponding with the Turks
An insuwecton is reported in Russian Armenia.
The London papers intimate that the disagree
ment in the cabinet on the Eastern question caused
Dali,
The Russians gained battle on Armenian from
tier-4 900 Turks killed.
The Turks captured Ackalzech and it is report
ed that the Turks have captured the important for
tress AdIiandropolis.
Schamyl the Circassan leader. and Sem Pacha
are gradually approaching each other, taking the
fortresses on the line of march. Prince Woronzof
is surrounded at Tefi ard retreat is cut off. Scha-
myl captured six Russian fortresses after hard
fighting and heavy losses on both sides He also
defeated $4,000 Russians under Gen Orlianof.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 30.-The river is falling sisNiy,
with four feet three inches water in tbs. canal
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3O.-FIour 8 75s5 go extra 90
No. l Lard, in terces Sc kegs, 8; Pork, IL 70 Of
fered, but II is asbeG.
New ToaK. Dec 3O-Provisions unchanged
Flour rs.
CSoNxAT1 Dec 3O-The river has fallen two
inches, Flour dull 4OaJ 80; hogs 50a4 Co.
Provisions held above the views Of buyers green
hams 6Sa7B.
NEW ORLEANS. Dec 29.-Flour advancing, 800
bbls. at 6 50a -, on Levee. Corn-20000 bush
els old, at 70c.-otherwise unchanged.
CoTros-Sales 1000 bales, at firm prices.
CINcNSArI Dec. Colour, ) 40 a ) 5O-dull.
! 900 bbls Mess Pork sold at So. Shoulders AZ,
Sides, 81 Number Lard 81 g.
WASHINGTON. Dee 29-No quorum being pres
ent, the Senate adjourned.
CIycNNATI Dec. 29-Agreeaby to call. signed
by some of the most influential citizens a large and
enthusiastic meeting assembled in the Merchants
Exchange this evening, with reference to the Erie
rioters. The meeting was addressed by the Hon.
Thomas Corwin and others. after which, series OF
strong resolutions were adopted, deprecating the
proceedings of the people Of Erie, and the action
Of the Governor of Pennsylvania, who sympathizes
with, and encourages the rioters in their defiance
of the mandates of the courts, well as the honor
Of the country.