Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-12-27
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Skirmishes still continue along the Dan
ube, between the hostile forces, but no
movement Of magnitude has yel taken place.
The skirmishing has generally been favora-
Bile 10 The Turkish forces.
Al Moknon Island. opposite Guirgevo, and
al Hirsona, where The firing was heavy, The
Turkish success was brilliant.
The Turkish forces have captured the
(orlresses Of Louchum, Kale. and For Us. |
urgheue, all represented as first class for.
lresses.
Hpsiil,ies have commenced on the Black
Sea. A Turkish steamer has captured one
Of The Russian friga,es.
A Russian ship had captured an Egyptian
steamer Of ten guns.
The English and French fleets still re.
main at their old anchorage.
Reports are prevalent Of the intention on
The part Of the Turkish fleet TO lombard Se-
baslobel.
Austria has proposed new conference al
Vienna, London or Paris, Of the great pow
ers, 10 settle The difficulties between The Rus.
SLAMS and Turks, which powers, i, is under
STOOD, have been invited TO send delegates.
The movement is regarded iavora5ly by
France, England and other grea, powers. A
manifesto from the Car was expected.
After the 20lh November, the Turks seize
Oh the Russian heet-alter the 22d The Rus
SLAMS will seize on all Turkish vessels.
The Turkish Sultan has declined TO re.
ceive further supplies Of treasure from The
Ulemans, Ohe national counsellors,) as he
does not wish the present 10 be considered
holy war. which would force contributions
from all classes Of Mahomedans.
Preparations were being made o. Adrian.
ople for the reception Of the Sultan.
Affairs in Servia produce much uneasiness
TO the Sublime Pore. The Servian govern.
men, demands written recognition Exqua-
lor) be given 10 the Russian Consul a, Bel.
grade. The Porte thinks Servia is listening
10 the inlrigues Of Russia, although the letter
Of the Prince of Servia 10 the Sultan states
that Servia, "a Principally on The Danube, J
would preserve strict neutrality between
The hostile powers.
An unfounded rumor OF The assassination
of the French Emperor was current, and
gave rise to much speculation as 10 the future
destiny Of France.
An alliance, offensive and defensive. /, is
rumored, has been made between England
France, Spain and Sardinia.
A revolution, il is reported, has broken ou,
in Portugal in favor Of Don Miguel. The
report is probably an exaggeralion.
While the Polish army had marched 10
the Principalties, the Turks several nights
bombarded the Russian position a, Gairgevo,
bu, were finally dislodgcd by the artillery
under General FarmasoG,~
Lales, advicea assert tia, six French and
six English steamers were abou, 10 enter The
Black Sea.
Continued heavy rains along the whole
lower Danube, render the making Of exten
sive military operations impossible. Boil
The Russian and Turkish commanders are
getting their troops under cover. Oma
: Pasha had marched the bulk Of his troops
back 10 the quarters occupied by him previ
ousy to his crossing the Danube. TIL,
Turks, however, had formed inrenchmen,
before their ca mp, between Kalalal and Kra
gova.
;; The fourth and fifth Russian reserve corp
are moving from Bessarabia li Walluchia
On The 24lh of November, Schamyl and Is
mail Pasha were 10 make simultaneous al
tacks on The Russian lines. TIE result i
not known. Omar Pasha intercepted letter
from Menchikof 10 Gortchakoff advisn
him to keep quie, in the Principai.ies.-
Fifty pieces Of artillery have been sent /
AdrianopIe, and the palace there was pre-
pairing for tho reception of the Sultan. Tn
Russian Government, il is said, have re
quired from England The recall of Admire
y R. Lane and Captain Bodare, now in com
mand Of The Turkish fleets, both of whor
hold commissions in The British navy. Ii.
u reported at Vienna ,ha, an alliance had bee
formed between Servia und Montenegro.
No English news of importance. TIL
u Anniversary Of The Polish revolution wa
celebrated in London on the 29lh Of Nc
!, vember.
i COMMERCIAL lNTELLlGENcE-LIvERPooI
Dec. Sin Flour all quotations have de
clined TWO shilings, and holders are M
q resting upon market; Western Canal, "a
= Cd. Corn. demand moderate, and prices i
q favor of buyers. Provisiocs-Beef dull
? Pork dull; Bacon in moderate request; Lar
demand moderate and prices In favor {
/. buyers.
J.. LONDON, Dec. 3.-Under the influence {
4 large arrivals, prices Of all articles Of Breac
= siuffs were giving way. Corn only in moe
! 3 crate request at former rates. Beef dull
buyers awaiting lower rates in America
q Pork, retail demand a. lower prices. Lar
quiet with downward tendency.