Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1853-12-03
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ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC,
Three Day, later from E'rops-H Highly Laporlan!

NEW DIRK, NOV. ~ ne American
mail steamer Atlantic arrived here dis
morning with three days later adrices from
Europe.
England still remains peacefully inci-
nedin regard to the Eastern question:
She has yet taken no decisive step to fore
shadow her ultimate policy.
TURKEY AND RUssiA.-The recent bat
lie at Oltenitza was a brilliant victory for
the Turks. the Russians lost 1900 in
killed and wounded. The Turks had
thrown nearly 100000 troops across the
Danube. The Russian Commander Gorts-
chakof' had received orders TO act on the
offensive. The Turks captured s pieces
of artillery at Oltenitza. The Fourth
Regiment Of Poles in the Russian army
were disaffected. They favored the pas
sage Of The Danube by tie Turks giving
no alarm when they were crossing.
The Turkish fleet was in the Black Sea
and the allied feet in the Sea Marmora.
Russia will lay an embargo on Turkish
shipping after lhe 22d, neutral flags will
be respected.
Count Nesselrode's circular had been
published and excited strong comments
from the French and English press.
Klapka had received command on tie
Danube in the Turkish service.
The Cassians continue TO be victorious
over the Russians in Asia.
The general tenor of the news indicates
that active fighting had been going on a,
long the Danube and in Asia between the
Turks and Russians; that some decisive
battles had been fought, the full accounts
of which had net been received, but that
the Turks were generally successful, and
in one instance not only captured seVeTa.
Russian officers, but their cannon and mu-
nitions of war. Many were killed and
wounded on both sides. 1t was aaid,
however, that the Turks we're compe.i-G
10 evacuate the Island in front of the strong
Russian possession Of Giurgero. Fight
ing was going on briskly near Bucharest,
the Turks fighting with terrible despera-
ton, and with sanguine hopes Of eventual
success. PaskiewtscE was expected TO
take command of the Russians. The
Gar was on his way towards the seat OF
war. H'.
The Turks, after crossing the Danube,
established themscl Tvs at ten strong points.
The Turks are determined TO have moth
ing to do with the old negotiations for ad.
justment. The Sultan insists upon entire
ly new propositions, AID such as meet his
own wishes. He WI have these or moth
ing, and gain his POINT, as he asserts, by
whipping Russo.
In Asia, it is said the Turks have had
several battles, and successful in each.
There has been great disaHection among
the Poles in the Russian army, AID may
OF them shot for INSTRUMENTATION.
The arming OF Servia was going on
- with great vigor and activity.
The reserved Turkish army under COss.
name, Refai Pasha, had established lis
head quarters at Sophia, and numbering
$4,000 soldiers, who will operate with
Omar Pash9, or sustain him in case Of de-
feat.
AUsTRIA.--Notes are said to have been
exchanged between Vienna, Paris and
London, for the purpose of clearly defining
the position of Auslri2 in any controvor-y
that might arise.
FRANCE.--lt is now positively asserted
that Emperor Napoleon has assumed :
firm, determined position, and that he IS
anxious TO aid the TuELs. He declares
that the Russian Aulocya; has gone far e,
nough, and that he must be checked.--
The French people are also much excited
and anxious to give battle in aid Of FUR
key against Russia.
GERMANY.-Thcre is much excitement
throughout Germany upon the war cues.
lion, and the people ere iaVQriag the Turks.
HuNGARY.--Evidcnt dissatisfaction is
manifested, there are frequent indications
of disposition towards revolution.
CHINA.--Thc insurgents surprised the
Imperial garrison at Shanghai, end gained
possession of the city without resistance.
The chief officer of the government esca-
ped and placed himself under the proiec'
ZION of the Uuniied States.
1t was reported, also, that Pehin had
fallen into the hands OF the rebels, but this
was not credited.
Canton was quiet, and the imperiallsts
were making strong efforts to retakeAmoy.
The Emperor had accepted the aid Of the
Tartar chiefs Of the North, rs last resort.
The British are represented as Ill bad
position a, Buymah. The troops every
where in state of S,ega,
Hoes IN THE NssT.-The hog and
provision market continues excessively
dull, with no prosper Of any improve
ment while the present warm weather