Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-17
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| The Africa arrived at New York on the / ltl
with Liverpool dates of the 30th ut.
! EASTERN AFFA1Rs.-The Sultan had signed
the agreement drawn up by France, England and
Austria, and would send an ambassador to st. Pc
tersburg. Beyond this, nothing had transpired
The protest of the Porte against the occupation Of
the Prncipalites is temperately written. AT
London and Paris peace was considered as certain
The very latest accounts from Russia state that
preparations for war were still vigorously continu-
ed. The answer of the Emperor to the amicable
nole of the joint powers of England, France, Tur-
Key and Prussia has not yet been received. 1t
was expected on the 10th ofAugust, and is doubt
less now known.
The Turks were still keeping up their military
organizations, and making warllke preparations.
| Those best acquainted with matters are firm in
the belief that there will be no war, but that Rus
STA will accede to the terms proposed by the great
powers for an amicable settlement.
1t is asserted that if the Emperor should refuse
to accept the note of the joint powers, the Porte
will undoubtedly give immediate orders for the
evacuation by the Russian forces of the Turkish
principalties. In this event, war will probably en-
sue, when England and France will join with
Turkey in her protection.
The Sultan was about sending an ambassador to
Russia with a note of agreement between France,
England and Turkey
AMERICAN INTERVENTION AT SMYRNA.--An-
other case has occurred at Smyrna in which the
protection of the United States has been afforded
to an unfortunate refugee. Hungarian, with
his wife and children, escaped from Beyroot to
Smyrna, and went on board the Lloyd's Austrian
steamer at the latter place. He was Immediately
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tran subject, and placed under confinement. He
managed to escape, however, and swimming to the
| shore. asked protection of the American Consul.
This was afforded him, and the Consul compelled
the captain of the steamer to give up the wife and
children of the refugee.
The Costa affair remained as before.
CHINA.-The ihsurrection was still progressing
and growing in importance and strength
The city of Annoy was captured by the insur-
gents on the 10th May, after severe battle and
the loss of many lives There are serious appre-
tensions that the whole empire may fall into their
hands.
FRANoE.-Nothing of special interest There
is growing disposition on the part of the Empe-
ror to assist Turkey if war should ensue.
Since the attempt to assassinate the Emperor,
neither himself nor the Empress go to the public
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sensations at private theatres of the palaces, the
first taking place at st. Cloud.
SPAIN.-There is much bad feeling manifested
against Mr.. Soue, and his arrival threatens trou-
BILE.
Concha, late Captain General Of Cuba had writ
ten an exposure ofmal administration of the Island,
and asked permission of the Government to pub
lish it.
IrALY.-The whole of Italy was in a feverish
state of excitement, and particularly in the Papal
States. Symptoms of insurrecton were apparent.
Riots had occurred in Bologna, Ravenna, Rivium,
Frinli and Ferrara, nominally On account of the
high price of bread. Ravenna was reported to be
in a state ofsiege. Numerous assassnations were
taking place, and, among others, the Secretary of
the Republic of San Marino had been killed. Rome
was in very excited state, and it was reported
that several of the Patriot leaders were in the eli
ty. The Police were very active. The export
of Breadstufs had been prohibited from Ancona.
DENMARK.-A political crisis had taken place
between the Ministry and the Representatives.
The cholera was raging fearfully in Copenha-