Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-23
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THE FOREIGN News. We gave last week
such of the foreign intelligence as had then
come to hand. F lrther dispatches brought
The intelligence that two Russian Steamers
eight gun boats had forced the passage
Of the Danube, who were fred upon so briskly
the Turkish fort at Isaktchi that they had
4 officers and II sailors killed, and 40 wound
ed. But the Russians say they set fire to the
with a shell.
Since the receipt of this news by the Amer
lea, the steamer Baltic has arrived, bringing
still later intelligence, and from which we
learn that the most contradictory accounts
were in circulation regarding the aspect of
affairs in the East. It was stated that y sat
i~sfactory diplomatic note from the -Four Pow
ers was on its way to Constantinople, and that
the supposed armistice was to allow time for
its acceptance. This further stronghold the
funds; but it began to be rumored that the
s~o-called armistice was only a conditional or
der to Omar Pacha not to commence hostili-
ties till Nov. 1st, if he had not already COM
menced. This depressed the market. partic-
ularly, as a telegraphic dispatch, apparently
authentic, stated that the Turks had crossed
the Danube in great force near Widdin, and
occupied Kalofat, with the intention of as
sailing the Russians.
A telegraphic despatch from the Danube,
of October 9th, states that 5000 Turkish in
fantry and cavalry had crossed the Danube
and had taken possession of Kelefat, with
out opposition. More troops were still eros
sing, the men being in barges, and swimming
their horses. The Russians were concentra-
ting a large force around Kalefat to attack
them.
The London Times has n despatch from
Constantinople, October 22d, stating that the
Austrian Envoy had submitted to the Sultan
the draft of a new note from the -Four Powers,
which had been accepted by Russia. The
Times still thinks negotiations may prevent
a general war.
prices favoring buyers. Wheat and Flour
about as per advices by the America, which
we gave last week.
STILL LATER.-The Arabia arrived on the
18th, bringing three DAYS later news from
Europe, by which the intelligence ofthe eros
sing of the Danube is confirmed. 1t was ru-
mored that although the Russians evacuated
Kalafat without a struggle, they afterwards
returned and defeated the Turks. Another
despatch says that a second battle had taken
place near Kalafat the Turks numbering
5000, and the Russians only $500. The en-
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bout two hours, when the Russians retreated
with a heavy loss.
New negotiations had been entered into,
and it was still hoped that a general war
would be avoided.
Liverpool dates to the 5th represent cotton
as dull and prices very irregular. Wheat
had declined 3 and 4 pence and Flour l
shilling and Is. Sd. Rosin Is. cd. for COM
mon and lbs. for fine. Spirits Turpentine
SIS. Rice firm.
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTIoN.-The vote
in 3l8 towns is for Governor, Washburn, wing
81 6S2; Bishop, dem 32.676; Wilson, free
soil, 28459 Wales, hunksk,5 .I66
500. The new constitution is defeated by
from 5000 to 5000 majority. The wings have
gained considerably in the Legislature since
last year, when they had ter majority; their
majority, thus far, being 81. The wings will
also have a large majority in the Senate, which
will enable them to elect their Governor and
all their State officers. The contest has been
the warmest and most excitingfor many years.
The wings celebrated their victory last night
by fireworks, &c.
REMOVAL OF THE SEMINoLEs FROM FLoR-
IDA.-A meeting of the leading citizens of
South Florida was held on the 18th uItimo. at
De Soto, the county seat of fernando county,
continuing fOurdays, for the purpose of express-
ing public opinion as to the removal of the re-
naming Seminole and other tribes of Indians
now living in South Florida. Resolutions were
finally adopted deprecating their forcible re-
moval, and declaring that, at present, shere is
no necessity for harsh measures towards the
Indians.
RENUNcIATToN--The Christian Witness
says MIR. G. w. Beck, Of Somerville,. Mass,
| has publicly renounced the Catholic faith. and
conveyed to the l.. E. church the establishment
long known as the Roman Catholic Orphan
5 Asylum, Prospect Hill, Somerville, valued at q
5 sum between $1,000 and $4,000.
The MEFHoDISTs OF THE UNITEDSTATEs
: have made admirable provision Tor the educa.
; ton OF their pastors. They have already eight
, first class colleges, with property ana funds a
/ mounting in the aggregate to $494, Oe3, and
: another is projected in Missouri. They have
r also ~forty-six theological academies and semi
a naries, in twenty-nine of which there are 1896
: students, an average OF l75 students 10 eacl
seminary.
3 The ELECTION IN MIssIssIPPI.-The Who'll,
! democratic State ticket is elected by over 600
majority. All the Democratic ConetessmeI
I are also elected. The anti-Foot majority il
: the Legislature, on joint ballot, viii be owe
! twenty five. The Hon. jefferson Davis viii
. prob bly, be chosen U. S. Senator.
The following are the Congressman elect
: 1st District, D. r. Wright dem; End do w /
!, Barry, DEM; Cd do. Or. Singleton. dem
! 4th do, w. P. Harris, derN
The followingis the State ticketeiected &c
= vernon, John McRae, dem; Secretary of Stat
. w. ii. Muse. dem State Treasurer, A.
Jackson, dem Attorney General, D C. Glenn
| dem.
The Democratic majority in the Louisan
Legislature is 80 3 Democrats and l Viii
are elected to Congress. So say the latest a,
counts.
9 IA An extensive fire broke in New Yor
!; on the 18th, consuming Sl5O,0C0 worth
property.