Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-26
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ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER CANADA.
HALIFAX Nor. 24.--The royal mail steamer
Canada arrived this morning, bringing dates from
Liverpool TO the 18th instant, being one week later
than previous advices She brings 100 passengers.
The Eastern Question.
The emperor Of Russia has issued an arrogant
manifesto, in which the leading points of the con-
troversy with Turkey are recapitulated. He
commences by saying that Turkey having enrolled
in the ranks of her army the revolutionists OF
all countries, has commenced hostilities the
Danube. Russia provoked TO combat has no
other means left than a recourse 10 arms 10 com
pei the Porte 10 respect treaty obligations, and TO
obtain PREPARATION for offences against the orthodox
faith in the east The note is dated Barskoll,
November 3d.
The French consul at Bucharest sends the fol-
lowing telegraphic dispatch, dated Nov. 6
The second and third division of the Turks
crossed the Danube from Tortuka eighteen thou
sand strong. The fourth division of the Russians
attacked them with 1900 men, and after brisk
cannonadc close combat with bayonets ensued
The battle lasted three hours, when the Turks
maintained their position and the Russians re-
tired. or the Russians, several officers and 1856
privates were killed. and six superior officers. Is
subalterns andA79 privates We're wounded. The
Turkish loss is not stated.
Another account, via Vienna, states that four
teen Russian superior officers We're killed. The
Turks Were left masters of the field the Russians
retreating towards Bucharest.
Before the Turks crossed the Danube, a body OF
Cossacks ito the rivers bank and made in
suling signs TO the Egyptians, who rushed to their
boats, rowed across the stream in the face Of the
Cossacks fire. and punished them severely. They
chased them some distance inland, and then re-
turned 10 their camp N triumph.
Ii was rumored that Russian steamer at Hor-
sova had been destroyed by the Turks
n mi Ia
that Selim Pasha the commander Of the Turkish
army in Asia had crossed the Russian frontier.
A battle ensued, in which 5000 were engaged on
each side, and after desperate conflict on the
approach of night, both armies fell back On the
following day the battle was renewed, when the
Russians were defeated with considerable loss
On the Goth of October, Masco Bey, an officer of
Selm Pasha s staff, with small force was sud-
denly attacked by body of Russian cavalry. He
Bey fell back, fighting, in the direction Of the
main body Of the Turkish army. The battle speed
lily became general. Fifteen thousand Russians
were engaged. The contest was desperate one ;
bnt the Russians were finally defeated, and fed
pursued by the Turks, who planted their standards
at the Russian headquarters, AT Orele.
The Russian force, defeated anda%k eaten back
to Bucharest was the main body under General
Damenburg, and was from 1000 10 10000 strong
The position Of affairs may be thus summed
up: The Turks have beaten the Russians in Asia ;
the Turkish left wing in Europe has beaten the
Russian right wing, comprising their principal
force the Turkish centre has whipped 5000 Rus
SLAMS at Tortuka and is now pressing upon Blu
charest.
The efforts of dipoinatsts TO end the difficulties
were now considered hopeless, until after dec-
sive battle.
The typhus fever was raging in the Russian
ranks, and had reduced their fighting men 10
$4,000, and il would be six weeks before they
could receive any reinforcements
The Porte had decided that foreign refugees
could not be employed in the Turkish army in
Europe, but might serve against the Russians in
Asia. E.I
Constantinople was quiet II was expressly
contradicted at Constantnople that Persia was
hostile 10 Turkey.
Austria was concentrating force on the Ser
Wan frontier The Servian government had or
dered the population 10 arms and had informed
the Porte that neither Austria or Russia would be
permitted to occupy Serva.
The Porte has informed Austria that Turkey
would expect her to prohibit the Russians from
supplying the Montanegrins with arms through
the port of Cattari.
Austria offers TO remain entirely neutral, if the
Porte will refrain from employing Austrian refu-
gees in her army. .....r
A fresh levy Of troops was being made in
Egypt.
The overland mail from India brings the impor-
tant report that the Emperor Of Russia had form
ed an alliance with Dost Mahommed TO proclaim
war against the British in India, il Great Britain
persist in supporting Turkey.
large Russian force was TO invade Bakhardi,
and Persian army was collecting in the valley
of Sooltania 10 cooperate with Russia against
Turkey.
England.
The British feet at Spthead has been ordered
to get ready for sea by the 1lth. Its destination
was unknown.
Mr.. Buchanan attended the Lord Mayors ban
quet. and made speech, but il was merely of a
complimentary character The Earl Of Aberdeen
referred to his known peace policy but he said it
was not impossible 10 engage in war to prevent
greater evils. Other ministers were in attendance,
but made no political illusions.
A full cabinet council was held on the receipt
of the news from India.
The weather in England was very favorable for
the sowing of wheat.
The trial of the conspirators for an attempt to
assassinate the emperor at the opera was pro-
ceeding. The evidence was clear that deep
scheme had been laid 10 assassnate Napoleon
The metal foundries Of France were strongly
urging the government TO reduce the duties ON
metals This had caused speculation in British
iron
Belgium.
The legislature was opened on the Sth al Brus-
sells. The kings speech was merely Of congratu-
latory character
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From Paris to London and Liverpool.
Five Russian officers, prisoners of war, had
been brought to Constantnople.
The allied fleets were anchored in the Bospho-
rus.
1t was rumoredthat Bucharest had been stormed
by the Turks.
A son of Aras Pasha had been named as Min.
later of War Ek