Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-11-02

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tails Of the by the latest arrival from Europe, Of
which says. "The Arctic FROM Liverpool arrived this
port yesterday afternoon bringing London and Liver
pool dies the lSlh inst with the latest ajvces from the
Continent of Europe The public OF the manifesto of
the Sultan, translation OF which will be found In col
umns places beyond any doubt the fact that the Porte gov
had declared inst Russia. IL will be
from the paper that hostics would commence
provided the troops OF the Car evacuated the Priucpa
ties within G0ccn DAYS This time would have eApited
upon the 25th OF this month and the Emperor Ncho-
las had declared he Hung concession the nds and
would wage "~Ar Of determination against the
Turk" fairly presume that the parties have alrea
dy met in conflict IL not prevonted by the rolling Of the
Danube bet wecn them Preparations for gigantic srus
gle goisg upon both sides. Tho Sultan had
dcred fresh levy Of eighty thousand meu, whilst another
corps OF the Russian army advancing upon the terri
tories France aunng for the striic aud the Porte
government calculates upon both naval and military aid
from both gland and Napoleon. Austria Prussia
il is said will neutral and tom this fact alone
had still hopes of settlement OF the dill ,ulty Tho last
Vienna Gazette contained decree for reduction in the
army of seventy Ave thousand men"
In addition tho manifesto ., the Sultan, showing that
the Porto had declared against Russia. tho reports arc
that
The Forte has further addressed a manifesto TO the
Four Powers but it had not been published. A. lsken.
der Bey aide -de-camp TO Omar Paeha, in Paris,
charged with special private mission the cabinets
France aud England be probably bearer Of the
fcsto.
The usual mail steamer from Coustsntnope, October
5th has arrived Marseiles and reported from Beska
BAY hat the fleet were preparing to enter the Dara-
ncllcs Admiral Dundas has his wife home Eng.
land. out of the way OF danger.
the 81 lust the Russian fleet arrived Odessa from
Sehastapo TO embark troops believed for Rejouikale
The Paris Steele that France and England have
sent joint note to Russia, demanding the immediate
tna
before they will enter on the mediation which they
still willing 20 undertake.
Pacha is stated have written his government
Offering the Danube and force the Russians from
their position, II $4,000 more be given him. Not
outstanding this It considered doubtful If hostlss
vOulI commence IA Danube this winter, neither
commander would choose ave such river in his
The Russians posted in three strong bodies, that
they might aemPtto the river simultaneously at
three points
On the s7th ult Schlmvl issued from the mountains
with his forces and broke into the Russian district Of
DScOarO Bielokansk, where he made attack the
fortress OF NuyySlkata. Gen Or0elisu matched with
three battauus OF infantry N guns and cavalry
ID" mJlutaiueer, aui, after hard lighting, which
l,stei tl ustta succeeded in driving ia, back. The
Russian statement from which this account j. taken
that hc loss OF the Cca,'as cons crablc, aud that
Russians themselves lost san officers, three field
officers and siN,y-oue men.
Schamy expected by the Turks do good service
in er aid The reporss that the Schah OF Persia had
agreed assist the Russians il sgaiu strongly conuadic
ted AID 'He counter statement is made that the Persian
The Turkish force in Bulgaria nov numbers 10000
1uE INTENTIONS or rNGLAxp.
With respect the intentions Of government the
part England will play IN the present Eastern crisis the
VI Is that the public have informal ion
whatever, beyond what they CLEAN from the conflicting
statements OF the London papers the approach
that has ale thing definite that contained
in ;he following letter from the Premier in reply
address by the citizens Of Sheffield Even this
Is 10: remarkable Tor it, lucdty
DowNING SrFEEr Oct IL 1888
Sri have had the honor your letter.
uniting amemurial signed 10y merchants, mauuiaciu
aud other inhabitants Of the town OF Shci,li, IN
which they express their appreciation OF tbs conduct of
her N.jr-s government and pray that they will pcrsc
Ia the pacific policy which has hitherto been pursued
10y item IN the hast beg 20 thank the memora-t- for
ih sk Ui their confidence ana them that her
M.ystys government will their earnest cudcay
or to rcconc. the serious differences which have arisen
sud consistently With the honor of this country, pre-
Europe from the canites OF have the honor
ABERDEEN.
RoBrRr WATERHoUsE, Jr Esq.
There other political news Of any importance.
THE ACTION OF FRANCE.
We are Eitiout ir,her intelligence OF the definite
ton OF france IN the East Our correspondence from
Paris and ilayrr that the hope prevailed that
tic- between Russiius aud Turks would bc II a m
easily Teconciabe would not least, affect the
general peace OF Europe. The impression apparently
well iOunded, that Pu.ia and Austria will keep them
selves aoof from the difficulty materially strengthens this
belief and tended to quiet the public mind No troops
had been ordered emOarI other public manifestations
made.
The greatest activity prevaisd in the French navy
yards. Orders had been given tor the immediate
mcut IN OF necessity, Of the rigates Nauban Des
cafte-, A-nodc- C'cquc Montezumi, and Panama. The
fnsatc Labrador had sailed from TOuon with $50 Hddi
tiOual seamcn be distributed among the French ships
Everything indicates that France distinguish h,r
-eiiin the coming war; and It not forgotten that Louis
Napoleon threatened to lie IeTeuged the Car for hi'
tady recognition both Of his election to the empire and
OF h' marriage Ia such matters Louis il Of his
word.
PRUSSIA REMAINS NEUTRAL
Prus.as position in tho present crisis was looked for
not les aux ou-ly than Austril's.
Fortunately Prussia has decided for peace and for
neutrality only but Tor mediation, far her position
will permit between tic con;eudiug parties. The Berlin
mt contains au Important article this subject and
which may be considered ocisial. It says 80
II r.u.-i, remain, neutral it by any means be
predicatsi Of her that she thereby binds herself DO
nothing PI--a task, IL lpprcheuJ it rightly,
il melaive neutrality. The more Prussia holds herself
aoof lrom 40 active participation H. tho cRla;ing dFer
eucesthe less interest Of her she shows in the sub
iect matter Of these dtrcuccs-Nith much tie
snterssteues viii she bc able to raise her voice in the.
diaOu aud much the better prospect there will be that
her voice wil be- listened No Of the great powers
Of Europe stands uuCouccrued 10 tue Russo Turkish
differences as Prussia The roads that commerce ira
vel. westward, iu tue Black the Pru.-au fog is
seldom seen because manufactures have OIt,st
th,re. Our material lIplrt from our potcaD interests
war bstscou Russia ADD IuIsey ana 10y the point Of diff
ference which present IS possibly about TO lsiou
state of betsccn these powers Neither Euglui
France, nor Au-ta, can say the same o Themselves
II is this uuntcfeSelnc that constitutes Ptus-As call
nediate. Prussia can, however desire mediate nothing
else than peace 90 England and France thcy speak of
compelling peace by means Of war measures, or the
other hand Of cyuhWug within Ttau loCaiIte--
We do rot fear that Prussia will bee obliged 20
warao altitude BOO order 20 cfert herself tor the p'e-'r'-
% peace" bpt, cn w,r t so, 30 would ho, accord
.u conviction not Driy Ur th" purpose Of giving
slslfar emphasis 20 h'r mission ul peace. On former
creation said, frusit- position with reference tb8
event. boz tie Eat, WILL convinced Doe that Oi
neutrality that commands respect, adj Whist wc
are no Dad. convinced Of thht this neutrality must NOT be
merely pls-ise.
Tbs Correspondent Bureau further saya.-
WebtIicrs u.t ou, government now las the proper
forms under consideration Goo order Ou o.. pat 90 omil
nothing that may means iys the preservation Of
peace.
AUSTRIA Will Atso rFftfy yFrrFtr.
BE-. d ID