Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-26

work of peace, can do little more al the presen,
moment than watch the course of events, ready
as they are 10 take advantage of the first favorable
circumstance 10 advance the object they have so
much al heart Something has been said OF new
note, embodying propositions which have met with
| the appreciation OF Austria and Prussia, but par
ticuary the latter, but which il is doubtful whether
the Porte or Russia would accept under actual
circumstances. Ii is admitted that the English
ambassador at Constaniinople is in no degree re-
| laxing his efforts TO the same end
! Should hostilties continue between the Rus
slams and Turks, il is certain that the conduct OF
Austria will be closely watched, aud perhaps
guarantees required for the maintenance of neu-
traity which will afford no material advantage to
Russia. have already mentioned that the Aus
TRAN government issued on the 18th ultimo
Circular 10 the ministers al foreign courts giving
assurances of its neutrality The following APP
pears 10 be the most important passage OF that
document:
| His imperial majesty, faithful to his pacific
system, has not hesitated moment as 10 the line
| OF conduct which his duty pointed out in the new
phase into which the eastern question has entered
| AS long as the interests of his own empire shall
| not be directly menaced by war; his majesty will
remain neutral, the more so as the positive and
reiterated declarations OF the court of Russia give
| him the certainty that that power does not mean
to infringe on the integrity OF the Ottoman empire,
| nor on the sovereign rights of the Sultan
Letters from Constantnople of the 25th ultimo
| state that Omar Pasha was at Rahova, nearly OPP
poste the spot where the Chyle falls into the Dan
ube, on the 18th. He had collected there 200 gun
boats, each armed with a heavy piece Of ordnance.
and capable of embarking considerable body Of
troops He was preparing 10 cross the Danube at
that point in front of the centre of the Russian
army. Gortschakoff had removed his headquarters
TO Slatina, whence he was observing the move
ments of the Turkish troops. The letters add that
hostlites had commenced in Asia.
A steamer arrived in the afternoon of the Odd al
Constantinope from Batoum, with dispatches from
Selim Pasha for the Seraskier. They announced
that on the Goth, Mastar Bey, having been des-
patched 10 reconnotre in the direction Of Ciorock
Dere, was unexpectedly attacked by the Russians.
Selim Pasha advanced to his assistance, and found
himselfin front of $4,000 of the enemy, who had
come up from Redout-Kalee and other places.
An engagement ensued, but the advantage was in
favor of Selim Pasha, who established his head
quarters the same night at Orelli, about eight
hours march from Corock-Dere.
Letters had been received at Constantinople
from the frontiers Of Persia, which stated that Mr.
Thompson, the British charge d'afares, was pre-
sent at the man9uvres at Sultaneieh. Neither
the Russian nor Turkish minister was present
The Afghans had sent an envoy extraordinary to
to the schah of Persia requesting him 10 aid the
Turks or otherwise they would march on Hama
dan; and il is added that that intelligence con-
hrmed by dispatches received at Constantinope
from Teheran.
Another letter from Consantnople, of the 9th,
states that Monsignor Anthimos, the new patri-
arch OF Constantinople had addressed q pastoral
letter TO the members of the synod and TO the
chiefs of the Greek communty announcing TO
them the benevolent disposition OF the Sultan, who
had condescended to be present at his investure;
favor which no patriarch had obtained since the
reign of Mahomet Ii.
Monsgnor Anthimos concludes his letter BY
| repeating the words used by the Sultan, who de-
clared that he meant 10 guarantee, of himself and
without any foreign suggestion, the privileges and
| mmunities granted by his august ancestors TO the
members Of the different Greek communities.
India and China.
| TRIESTE Nor. s, s 80 A. M.-The steamer Cal
cutta has arrived, after run Of 113 hours from
| Alexandria
| The India mail had arrived at Alexandra, with
| dates from Calcutta, October 81; Bombay, October
IL; Burmah, September II, and Hong Kong, Sep
| TENDER 81
Our troops in Burmah are in state of seige
and the country in possession of the followers of
Meatoon and other chiefs Of equal rank, who give
out that they acting under the authority OF the
King Of Ava. Our steamers fired upon in
going up and down the river and the country is
becoming desert.
Mr.. James Thomson, the celebrated governor
of the Agra presidency is dead.
Reports are current that Russian army is in
vading khiva and Bokhara; that Russia has en-
tered into an alliance with Dost Mahomed and
with Persia, and that large Persian army has
been collected in the valley of Sultanieh for the
purpose Of cooperating with Russia against Tur-
key.
Trade in India fair. Exchange at Calcutta,
! Is. Id.
Shanghai has been occupied since the eth Sep
TENDER by band of insurgents.
| At Annoy, on the 18th September, the rebels
completely routed body Of government troops
Mexican dollars are to be current in China.
Exchange on London, Is. Cd. 10 rs.
sTEuE ATEST