Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-12-13
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ARRIVAL OF THE s STEAMSHIP.
NIAGARA.

Bosrox, Dec I0-The Niagara arrived here to
4 day with the Humboldt's passengers.
The London Adrertiser saws the Government ha
/ received despatch announcing the entrance of the
/ combined fleets into the Black Sea.
/ VIENNA, Wednesday.-The Russians attacked
Fort st Nicholas and were repulsed five times
! A Russian steamer with 100 men on boarC
/ stranded. Twenty-Five of the crew were saved by
/ the Turks and taken prisoners to Constantinople
Another despatch says the Turks had taken a Rus.
sian man-of-war in the Black Sea and the crew
Lad arrived at Constantinope. No details.
The city Of Constantinopie is in a state Of Joy
FIJI excitement Bulletins are issued. Oner Pacha
defeated the Russians at Oltanitza. 10000 Rus
SLAMS marched against the Turks on the left Bank OF
the Danube, conflict ensued which lasted six
hours. The Russians were routed and left their
muskets and ammunition on the field; 800 Russians
killed. Turks, loss only Ii killed and y wounded.
LOUISVILLE Dec l0-River falling with four
feet water in the canal.
CINcINNATI, Dec. 1O.-Hogs 25a4 SO, dry salt
ed meats 4a5 cents, for shoulders and sides.
NEW YORK, Dec. lO-The extensive publishing
house of Harper & Bros IS on fire. The estab.
lishment comprises seven buildings which will
prove total loss. Some adjoining houses are also
burning. The loss viii exceed ahalf million, some
think it will exceed one million The valuable steel
plates were saved.
John Mitchell has written letter declining
public demonstration
New YORK, Dec l2-The steamer Arctic arrived
yesterday. Sales of cotton for the week, 10000
bales. Exporters took 5000 bales. Spectators
5000 bales. Demand fair; holders firm. Moderate
sales to the trade. Quotations are the same as per
Niagra. Flour declined Cd. Corn declined shil-
ling
Parliament is prorouged until the Sd of January.
Nothing from the Danube of any Importance A
treaty is concluded between England and France to
guarantee the integrity of Turkey Prussia and
Austria are to hold of. Large forces are ordered
to Hungary
The latest India news report that Dost Mahom-
med aud all Mahomtans are opposed to Russia
The Chinese rebels are every where triumphant.
NearS per steamer ATcttc.
NEw YORK. Dec. l2.-It is reported that the
Turks and Servians had an engagement but it is
not credited. The Omers conduct is sanctioned by
the Government The Sultan sent him horse as
a present The allied fleets lie at Brycos. The
Turkish fleet has gone into the Black Sea to keep
open the Circassian coast. The Turks repulsed the
Russians five times before fortress st. Nicholas
Two Russian ships were lost in the Black Sea.
Admiral Lyon is on his way to take command Of
the British feet
Russia claims to act as suits best her own interest
Trouble is reported in Baden between the clergy
and Government.
At Ball given by the French Ambassador at
Madrid, Duke Abba, brother-n-law ofthe Empress,
made disparaging remark about Mrs. Soules
dress which was overheard by young Soue who
attacked the Duke The elder Soule interfered
and stopped the fight. Much excitement prevailed
Junior Soule challenged the Duke who refused ac
ceptance.
The steamers Macedonia and Susquehanna were
at Shanghai on the 9th of September.
LOUISVILLE, Dec l2.-The river is falling slowly
with four feet water in the canal.
CINCINNATI Dec. l2.-The river is stationary.
PITTsBURG, Dec. l2-The river is falling with 3
feet inches in the channel
WASHINGTON. Dec 1.-THE Senate confirmed
Mason Seymour and Mclean Ministers to France,
Russia and Spain.