The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-05
BY TELE G PHI.
Arrival or the Neutrality-suspicious. Days
Later from Europe

Arrival OF the Neutrality-suspicious. Days
Later from Europe.
New YoRK, August 4.-The steamer Washing
ton has arrived, bringing hundred and forty
one passengers, and London and Liverpool dates
Of July 20 ~ NEh ll nj
lh RUSSIA AND TURKEY. Oh s
| The aspect of Eastern affairs was generally re-
garded at London and Paris as wearing more
pacific aspect, although actual change had
taken place. The answer of the Emperor of Rus
STA to the joint note of England and France was
expected in London on the 22d ultmo.
| The latest intelligence from st. Petersburg is
to July 8. A proposition for a compromise had
reached the Russian cabinet, which had mani
tested disposition to negotiate. .e
Telegraphic advices from Constantnople to July
9th state that ministerial crisis feared in
consequence Of the Russian occupation of the
municipalities. A pacific solution OF difficulties
was, however, expected, though no cessation of
warlike preparations had taken place. The COM
mandants of the forts of the Dardanelles had
received orders to admit the British and French
fleets at any moment.
| A formidable conspiracy against the life of the
Sultan by the lmaums fanatical party had been
discovered, and fifteen of the ringleaders had been
bowstringed. Their object was to depose the
Sultan in favor of his brother, and declare war
against Russia. Negotiations were still pro-
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the Kossta affair state that the American and
Austrian vessels had determined to fight, and had
actually cleared their decks for action, when the
British and French consuls interfered and prevent
ed hostilities. 1t was afterwards arranged that
kossta should be given to the French consul I'M
til the affair should be settled ut Constantinople
by the French, Austrian, and American Ministers.
Kossta was accordingly landed. and in chains es-
corted by the Austrian marines to the office OF the
French consul
| In the British House of Lords on the 18th,
Lord Clarendon stated that an answer, in conformi-
ty with the note published by the French gov
eminent, had been returned to the last diplomatic
note of Count Nesselrode s
| A despatch from Constantnople states that
England, France, and Germany had agreed upon
the basis Of an arrangement which is to be pro-
posed to Russia and Turkey.
| The Russian headquarters were at Bucharest;
some $4,000 troops were collected. Seventy-two
guns of heavy calibre arrived at Jassy on the 9Th
| Of July
! A despatch from Vienna, July 10th, states that
large bodies Of troops were still moving south
ward. tt
| China dates are to May IA. The rebels had
caused the Bible to be translated into Chinese,
and to be circulated amongst the people, This
had created an immense excitement, and the COM
plete overthrow of the Tartar dynasty was antci-
pated The insurgents had raised the banner of
Christianity, and were preparing to march upon
Pekin. The Protestant worship was permitted.
| Nankn was represented to be in state of ruin,
and the whole province in condit ton of anarchy.
The commander of the British steamer Hermes
had returned from an expedition to the seat of the
rebellion, where he had explained the neutral po-
sition of the foreign powers. He states that the
insurgents had adopted the Protestant form of
worship, recognising Jesus Christ as the Saviour,
the Trinity, and the Ten Commandments
|
| Liverpool, July 2O.-Cotton has been in active
demand at full rates. Sales of the last three days
10000 bales, of which spectators took 5000,
and exporters 5000 bales; sales yesterday $4,000
bales. $780,
| AT Manchester trade had slightly improved
Breadstuffs were active at very firm rates. Pro-
visions generally unchanged.
Arrival OF the Niagara-Latest from
Europe.
| HALIFAX, August 4.--The steamer Niagara,
with Liverpool dates of July %, has arrived
There are no longer apprehensions of war, the
difficulty between Russia and Turkey being.
nearly adjusted. Cotton of all qualities had
| slightly advanced. Breadstuffs had considerably
advanced. A large business was doing in -four.
| - .frriuaL of the Merlin. III
| New York, August 4.--The steamer Merlin
has arrived from Bermuda. She brings nothing
| of moment ...--s..fgt- ~.
| From British Guiana.
BosroN, August 3.--Dates from Georgetown,
British Guiana, to the 18th of July have been
received Considerable excitement and dissatis-
faction relative to extensive importatons of cool
les prevailed. Six hundred had arrived, or were
on their way, composed of the offscourings of the
Chinese nation. 41s
| Kentncku Election a
LOUISVILLE, August 4.--Boyd and Breckenridge
are the only Democrats elected from Kentucky;
the remaining eight being Wings The Wings have
carried both branches Of the Legislature by in
creased majorities.
| Great Frcshet.
| INV YoRK, August 3.-There was a great
freshet in Orange county on Monday afternoon.
Extensive damage was done to buildings and farms
on the margins of streams. Canterbury and Corn
wall were the principal sufferers.
| In many places on the hllsides the roads were
washed away, gulleys to the depth ofsome twelve
feet being made.
| The country in various places presents the APP
pearance of having been torn with an earthquake.
| Celebration. of the Birth of .Meagher. pas
BosroN, August ga festival celebration of
the birthday of Mr.. Meagher, the Irish exile, took
place this evening at Faneuil Hall, some five
hundred ladies and gentlemen being present. MIR.
Meagher was present, and made an eloquent
speech. -
| 5ls tI Marine Disaster. 'aa
BosroN, August 3.--The brig Elizabeth Eel
ton, from this port, for San francisco, was aban-
doned at June 28th, leaking badly. The cap
tain and crew left in the boats and arrived at
! Surnam 49,
| =, From VcneSueid.
BosroN, August 3.--From Venezuela further
details have been received in regard to the pro-
cnffh a (ilraaI