Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-13
From Europe.

The steamer Arctic, at New York on the 9Th
brings Liverpool dates Of the 23rd. ult. There
is no news of special interest.
Mr.. Ewart, M. p, publishes letter from Du
COS, the French Minister of Marine, proving tina
France entertains the most pacific sentiments to
wards England. 1t is stated also that in an In
teryiew between Louis Napoleon and Lord STRAIT
ford de Radcliffe, the Emperor repeated, in the
strongest possible terms, his desire to act cordial
ly with the English Government on the Easter
question. as the only means of preventing con-
tlict, which would only lead to the dismember
ment,of the Turkish EMPEROR war in, Europe
The Prince of Wales Tower in Windsor Gas
tie had been burned from oyerheated flues Ter
or twelve apartments were Quilted, and the dam
age will amount to 100000. r.9f
The Duchess of Sutherland and forty, other Ia
dies had met etStafford House, to consult togeth-
er, concerning tie movements of Mrs. Harriet b
Stowe. An address of welcome to her, written
upon &c folts, is on public exhibition at London
Great excitement prevailed upon the French
Bourse relative to the aspect of Turkish affairs
The French fleet had been ordered to the Archi-
pelago. The latest accounts received by the
French Government, however, lead to the impress
sicnthat the difficulty with Turkey will be ami
cably adjusted.
Mr. Rives, the American Minister, will return
hcme in May next
The Maidai family had arrived at Marseilles.
1t is currently reported that the Emperor of
| Austria has represented TO the Pope, IN strong
terms, that as the representative of an ancient
monarchy, he desires to assert his right to prece
dence before Napoleon H., and that he would
| feel himself sighted it the Pope were to crown
| the French Emperor until several months after
| his own coronation by the head Of the Church at
Vienna.
The Federal Council of Switzerland is to meet
on the 10Th, to, reconsider the Austrian demands.
| A Geographic despatch says that the announce
ment of the intention OF Austria to abandon prose-
cutions for high treason had been enthusiastically
received at Milan.
! The commandant of Ancona forbids assemblages
| of more than five persons after sunset.
| Austria has revived the passport rigors towards
| English travellers. t
The unsxampled haughtness of Menzkoff, the
Russian Envoy to the Porte, had caused an i'm
mense hutter amongst diplomats. 1t was report
ed thata Russian fleet was clustered near Constan
inople, but the rumor turned out to be untrue
| Nevertheless, the Charge d'AAairs. Hose, sent a
fast steamer to Malta for the English squadron to
hasten to the Dardanelles, but Admiral Dundas
in command, refused to come without orders from
England The French fleet. however, from Tou-
lon. was Immediately despatched. The demand
of Russia was nominally respecting the. Holy Pla-
ces, but what else was not definitely known
The affair. it was supposed, would blow over !;
but the condition of things was very critical. =
LATER-The Europa arrived at New York on
Sunday with Liverpool dates of March 26th.--
Via Paris it is stated that the difficulty be-
tween Russia and Turkey has been adjusted
Dispatches received by the Turkish Minister at
Paris, and subsequently by the Minister at London
say that Prince Blenschikoff made some modifi-
cations in the pretensions which he at first an
nounccd, and that the Sultan accepted the modi-
fled propositions. 1t is certain however that the
Fronch Cabinet feels much irritation at the con-
duct of Russia.
The : Ocsi De,tschc Post" states the demands
of Russia to have been-lst, the expulsion of all
political refugees I'd, the protectorate of Russia
over all Christians of the Greek Church in Fur
key Sd, free passage fof the Russian fleet through
the Dardanelles 4th, cession TO Russia of the
port of Batoum; 9th, several concessions to the
! followers of the Greek, Church, especially with
regard to the Holy Shrines.
A private letter receivcdat Liverpool on the
Goth states that the Russians had entered Bucha-
rest the capital of IValAchia but this was doubted
\ violent storm had occurred at Marseles.-
The Madia family will remain there until Fran
cesco's health is restored.
There is nothing new from unhappy Lombardy.
Several political executions had taken place at
Ferrati. Disaffection had been discovered in the
Hungarian garrison Of Ancona.