Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-26
Important News from Europe.

ENON HUH GuEOpGs
The Steamer Atlantic arrived at New
York on the 18th inst. bringing Liver
pool dates to the 9th inst.
The latest report represents that war
between Turkey and Russia has formally
commenced. A dispatch from Vienna,
dated Oct. 81 states that the Divan, at a
grand council held that day. had resolved
upon declaration of war against Russia,
and that the Sultan. against the advice of
the Four Powers, had signed the decla-
ration.
A report says that hustilities had alrra-
dy commenced. Omar Pacha had preyi-
ously made strong demand for leave to
fight before the winter set in. The Rus
clans were supposed to be moving to at
tack the Turkish position at Routchouk.
Previous accounts had put different
face on matters. The meeting OF the EN-
perors at Olmutz had terminated, a new
proposition was to be made to the Porte,
Austria again siding with France England
and Prussia, and conferences were to be
resumed at Vienna.
But a telegraphic despatch from Con-
stantinople of the Goth, stating that the
Grand Council of the Ottoman Empire
had recommended the Sultan to declare
war, had caused an immediate meeting of
the British Cabinet, and excited the grea-
test apprehension in the public mind. The
Sultan's decision was not then known, but
was hourly expected at Marseilles.
The Russians had been officially order
ed by the Russian Minister of War to
winter in the Principalities.
The allied fleets remained at Best Ea
Bay.
Martin Koszta was to embark on the
21st, on board the barque Miniosa, for
the United States. Austria asserting to
the embarkation. Mr.. Brown was at
Smyrna to see him off.
LATER.-By the arrival of the Asia on
18th we have the following three days Ia
ter news /:
Mr.. Soule arrived at Madrid on the 18th
ult.
Since the sailing of the last steamer
nothing definite has TRANSFERRED regarding
the Eastern question. The Paris CORES
pondent of the London Times says that
the English and French governments
have notified Russia in strong notes thai
it is now too late to issue more modifca-
tons, and that England and France will
support the integrity of Turkey. This is
probable, but wants confirmation.
According to the best accounts from
Constantinop pie, which are pet imperfect,
the Sultan has not signed. the deeIara-
tisn of war, but the Grand Council has
voted that war against Russia should be
declared, leaving it to the discretion ofthe
Executive when to commence hostlllties.
1t is stated that Gen. Cavobert will go
with 10000 troops to Constantinople, that
French and English troops will occupy
the forts on the Bosphorus, and that the
combined fleets will reach Constantinople
on the 7th all of which is doubtful. 1t is
automatically stated that the Gar at o.
mutt declared his strong wish for peace
to enable him to back out of the difficult
ty.
Martin Kozsta embarked from Smyrna
for the United States ON the esd ult.
London, Oct. 3th.-The Cabinet had a
long meeting yesterday.
The correspondent OF the Times, wri-
ting from Paris, yesterday says that news
had been received con6rmatory of the re-
port that the Sultan had declared war on
the Goth of September.
A correspondent Of the Post says des-
patch from Vienna states that the Sultan
has fixed upon four weeks as the time in
in which Russia most evacuate the Prin-
CAPABILITIES.
The Paris Patrie contradicts semi-of-
fcially that the Sultan had signed the de-
of war. The council merely re-
solved that no more concessions could be
made, and that preparations for war must
be carried on with increased energy.
Before the Gar left Olmutz, be sent
carrier to St. Petersburg ordering new
levy of troops.
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