Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-12-28
: ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.
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ARRIVAL. OF THE STEAMER AMERICA
Tie Eastern Question The Fous Poacers Aaaaious
fer Ioeace-R etusal Of an ArAaistfces by Turkey
Ihe Turks stall Triumphant an 4sia-A fairs IN
England and Continental Earope-8tate Of the
1h0T&ets-Ad cdnce an BreadstuBS.
EASTERN AFFA1fs.-The Four Powers have resum-
ed their joint action in favor of peace and have
cognized, by a formal protocol, the Importance of
preserving the present territorial of Eu
rope. They propose conference, open to the re-
representatives. of Russia and Turkey. The propos-
ition was unfavorably received by the liberal press
abb Pasha had invaded Georgia The port of
Two companies of w allachian militia had deserted
to Omar Pasha.
A small Turkish steamer, the Mejidah, had been
taken by Russian frigate but afterwards recaptur
ed by Turkish frigate
The Turkish government refuses to submit to a
three months armistice, proposed by England in
consequence of which the English minister had
long audience with the Sultan which was followed
by an extraordinary meeting Of the Divan.
AT an entertainment given to the officers of the
allied feet, on board Turkish flagship, Lord STRAIT
ford made speech connecting the promised aid of
Britain with strong recommendations of. peace
The Sultan replied that he desired peace, but not if
incompatible with his sovereign rights and honor.
The Russians after three bloody engagements had
been driven back and the fortrcsses of Saffa and
Akistan taken by Selim Pasha by assault The
Russians attacked the Turkish entrenched camp at
Bayazid but were repulscd. The Russians had also
failed IN their final attempt to rc-take Fort St
Nicholas
An engagement of magnitude occurred near Or
eska on the 4th, in which the Russians were COM
pletely routed, leaving many of their dead and
wounded on the field.
The Turks had captured Akbagikh in Georgia,
ana the Russians were so hard pressed that adj
donal force of 200 troops had been sent to their
relief
No movements of Importance along the banks of
the Danube The Turks were still fortifying Kalaf-
at.
The Turkish feet cruising in the Black Sea, had
returned to the Bosphorus. The Turks were high
ly eated, and their armies were admirably provsi-
oned, and punctualy paid.
The Russians suffering badly from sickness
Some Americans had joined thu Turkish camp.
A legion of Circassians was formed at CONSTANT
nople under Saffi Bey.
The Russian General had been removed from the
command of the army in Modavia, and Prince Gort-
chakof appointed in his piece.
The Greek Patriarch at Constantinople had re-
qGeSted permission to accompany the Sultan to camp
to prove that the Greek Church prefers the Sultan
to the Car.
There were accounts of encounters between the
MOntcngrinS and Turks.
y despatch from Vienna of the 9th states the
Russian troops in Little Walachia had retired before
Isma Pasha.
FRANCE The French Minister had been instruct
ed to demand of Austria explanation of the recent
alleged arrangements with Persia. The explanation
said to be satisfactory
An article in the Paris Moniteur of Friday had
caused considerable rise in the funds. The thrces
closed at 76f Sc.
The cholera fingers in the suburbs of Paris.
SPAIN. Various movements amongst the Carlist
chiefs were reported
RoAE. Twenty young men had been arrested,
charged with belonging to London secret society.
THE MARKETS. liverpool, Dec 10. In Cotton, a
moderate business doing at unchanged rates.
Sales of the week 80 900 bales, of which spectators
took $3.50, and exporters 2 $50 bales. Stock 630-
600 bales Quotations-fair Orleans G&d; Middling
Cd; fair Mobile CID; Middling sgd; fair Upland
6sd; Midlling SD 55d.
per bb in Fo and sd sd to 4d per 70 lbs
Wheat Corn quiet but firm.
No sales of Tar, Turpentine or Rosn. Sales of
$50 bb!s. Spirits Turpentine at 56s
THE PROPOSED CHANGE IN TIE TARIFF. The fol-
lowing is the list of articles which have hitherto paid
duty, but which the Secretary of the Treasury
proposes to admit free