The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-16

evening" bringing files of London journals to the I'd
and Liverpool to the Sd int and the latest advices
hom the Continent Of Europe. Since the time OF
cur previous report from the seat of there has
been no very important movement Of either OF the
hostile armies upon the banks of the Danube. Oner
Paeha had published his official account OF the late
operatons at Turtukai, from which it would appear
that his troops displayed great vaor wing to the
syeraowing Of the Danube both the Russians and
Turks had retired to distance from its banks, and
= would seem that the very nclement weather which
lad set in would check any decided field action tor
She present. The Russians were inclined to go into
winter quarters if The Turks permitted them, but
The latter desire to harrass their foes as much as
possible. It appears, also, that the Turks
have obtained some brilliant successes in Asia,
and their spirit was reused to the highest pitch.
The Russians having attempted to close the Suina
mouth OF the Danube four British nen-of war were
despatched there with orders to prevent the inter
fuptien OF trade. 7 40 vessels OF the Cars feet
had been lost in the Black Sea, one Of which was
carrying troops to besiege Bat9um. 1t is reported
that disease prevails extensively among the Turkish
soldiers, and that the medic u stsf is badly organ
iEed and the hospital arrangements inefficient. 1t
was universally believed that convention had been
actually signed between England and Franse during
he week, settling the terms upon which they would
interfere in the QUARREL and that Austria and Prus
MA were invited to join it, and be thus drawn from
m EARNED neutrality The Sultan mad refused to
aOcept the last peace proposition presented to him,
and it is likewise reported in latest telegraphic
despatch that the Gar had formally notified Eng
hni and France of his determination to decline AL
1ayther pro positions from them to negotiate. 1t is
evident tsat L the other great Powers can
not effect . negotiation during the winter
The war will be renewed upon a very extend
ID scale next spring and judging FROM the
rit recently exhibited both SIDES and the great
interests at stake it is probable it will proceed until
Turkey be annihilated, or Russia humbled. In the
meantime the Ger continued to withdraw his i'm.
nense deposits from the banks both of England and
France.
The news from Sweden is very important, con-
dered in relation to the recent designs of Russia in
the Sound
A full report 0, the speech Of the King Of Prussia
10 the Chambers is given.
France remained tranquil, but there we're vague
rumors Of fresh conspiraces against the Life Of the
Emperor
The report Of the Miguelite revolution in Portugal
was not confirmed.
The cholera had appeared with great severity in
Cork, Ireland.
Great sensation was produced in the House of
Representatives yesterday by the calling up Of the
6enates resolution requiring the President to ap
psint and the Senate to confirm the Assistant Sc.
eretary Of the Treasury. The opening debate upon
his subject between Mr.. Ewing, whig Of KY, and
Mr.. Bsy]y, democrat Of Va, was extremely rich.
The course pursued by the latter gentemsni in 6rst
voting for the Clerk and shortly after wards censurng
him for removing the Librarian, VIginian, was
facetiously alluded to- and caused much meri-
ment But when members same to discuss
the measure really before the House, faces
generally assumed more grave appearance
and, from the anxiety manifested by the acknow
edged friends of the administration it is eviden.
they are at loss for means to stay the current Of
opposition which is daily becoming stronger and
threatens to undermine and wash away the entire
coalitionspoils Cabinet. Our special correspondent
who has every opportunity Of ascertaDing the feel.
ing with regard to this matter is of the opinion that
the resolution will next week pass the House thereby
giving to Mr.. Guthrie an opportunity of carrying
out his threat to resign and thus saving Congress
the necessity of openly requesting him to do So
m expedent that will probably be resorted to in the
case Of some of his colleagues.
Of the House by the introduction of joint reso.
luton authorizing the Secretary of the Interior pro-
yided the assent Of Virginia could be obtained to
negotiate for the transfer Of toe Mount Vernon estate
to the United States This proposition aroused the
State pride of the delegates from the Old Dominion
and Mr.. Bayly moved that the resolution be laid
upon the table, which was disagreed to by a majority
Of SIX lively discussion followed in the Of
which number Of gentlemen from different parts Of
the country gave vent to their patriotic feelings
The matter was finally disposed of by motion to
proceed to other business.
The Committee on Agriculture reported back to
the House the Homestead bill and il was thereupon
referred to the Committee Of the Whole the State
Of the Union, consequently we may soon expect to
have repetition Of the long winded speeches made
., the last session upon this wontout subject. The
Committee on Wsys and Means reported bills
making appropriations for the support Of the indian
Department and Military Academy for the year end