Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23
Affairs or the East,

The recent news from the East is more unsa
, isfactory than any that has lately been receive
from that quarter Hostilities have undoubtedl
been commenced by the Turks-the Russians a
fecting to act on the defensive, although occupy
ing Turkish terrtory-but the hope of peacefu
settlement Of the difficulty was not abandoned
The Paris correspondent Of the National Inteli
gencer, under date of November 3rd, says:
"Ths mornings papers all announce, but wit
many variations as to details, the crossing of tn
Danube, near Widdin, by large corps of tn
Turkish army. Some estimate the attackn!
corps at 20 1000, some at 30 ,000 and some at SO,
900 men. The Turks took immediate possession
9th October) of the small town of Kalafat, o,
the left bank small Russian force which oc
cuped the town retired without resistance AL
accounts agree that yet the Russian policy seem
to be purely defensive. The Russian commando
is calling in advanced posts and forming strong
line Of defence at some distance from the Danube
in hopes of drawing the enemy entirely withou
the protection of the strong positions at presen
occupied by Omar Pacha on the right bank
Some believe that the Turks will be in sufficien
force to beat the Russians this winter, and ever
drive them from the principaties. But even
those who believe and hope this most firmly dc
not doubt that, with the opening spring, the Rus
SLAMS, in overwhelming force, will be in condi-
ton to take terrible revenge. But it is not like
ly that the Emperor of Russia has occupied these
provinces with military force insufficient for the
mainteaance of that occupation even against nu-
merically superior forces, having, as he will have,
the advantage of acting on the defensive, and of
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dant time 10 select with care and strongly fortify.
But there is danger that partial and apparent sue
cess If the Turks this winter on the LEFT bank of
the Danube may provoke the Gar to such retail
iation next spring as to involve other Powers in
the war, from the apprehension that the integrity
Of the Ottoman Empire is in imminent danger"
The following is the proclamation which was
addressed to his army by Omar Pacha, previous
to crossing the Danube:
"Imperial Soldiers: When firm and courage
GUS we shall engage the enemy we will not fly,
to the Koran on the Koran we have sworn. You
sacrifice body and soul for your religion and your
Government. But if there be among you sin
gle man afraid of war let him say so, for it is dan
who is under the feeling of fear should be employ
ed in the hospitals or other occupations; but he
who remains with US and turns his back on the
enemy shall be shot. Let the courageous men,
who long to manifest their devotedness to their re-
gion and the throne, remain. Their hearts are
united with God, and if faithful to religion they
prove themselves brave. God will assuredly give
them the victory.
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confidence in the aid of God. Let US do battle,
and sacrifice ourselves like our ancestors, and as
they bequeathed our country and our religion to
us, we ought to bequeath them to our children
You are all aware that the great object Of this life
is to serve God and the Sultan worthiy, and thus
win heaven.
Soldiers May God protect all who have the
honor to believe and serve in these principles I"
Three Days Later from Europe.
We have accounts from Liverpool to the 9th
instant brought to New York by the steamer fra
bia The news is contained in the suboined Tel
egraphic summary:
Reliable intelligence from the East was very
scany. 1t was true that the Turks had crossed
the Danube and occupied Kala(at. and it was re-
ported that the Russians had repulsed them near
that place. Fighting in Asia was also reported to
have taken place The mountaineers of Crcassia
and Daghistan had defeated the Russians and cap
tured some of their boats
Prince Paskewitch has set out to take COM
mand # the Russian army in the Principaties.
The latest accounts from the Principalies state
that Bucharest and other cities had been placed
in state of siege, and that any one found in cur
respondence with the Turks would be shot.
The Turkish fleet left the Bosphorus on the
25h for the Black Sea.
Rnmors of pacific termination Of the difficulty
were current. 1t was said that conference o!the
Powers in reference to the future prospects of Tur-
key would be held at London II was also said
that Austria would resume mediation, and that
she thought her efforts in favor of pacific term
nation Of the difficulty would not be fruitless.
1t is further stated positively that the Austrian
Envoy has pressed on the Sultan TO accept 4 new
no which the Gar had approved, on the condi-
ton that it was accepted by the Sultan without
modification. The efforts 81 diplomacy were now
directed to securing the joint assent of the Sultan
and Gar to that note.
There was talk of opening the Turkish loan in
the United States.
| The allied fleets were collecting in the Sea of
NIarmora having been dispersed by storm.
from Liverpool on the 9TH says: By submarine
telegraph intelligence has been received that fight
ing between the Turks and Russians was pro-
ceeding briskly in Wallachia. A body of 1000
Turks appeared at Giurgeos and attacked the
town. This brought on an engagement with the
Russian force dispatched 10 the assistance Of the
place, and great slaughter ensned. Another en-
counter took place between a 900 Turks and a
like number Of Russian cavalry between Kaafai
and Sothia, when the Russians were forced TO re-
treat.
Much alarm was felt at Naples Of an anticipated
French invasion now that plomatic relations be-
tween the two countries are suspended
Liverpool .Markets.-Breadstuffs were in more
limited demand at Sd a I'D decline in wheat, and
! Is Is Cd reduction in -four. Corn quiet and I'M
changed White wheat los Cd a los l0d, red
los 4d Western canal four 36s 36s cd; Phil
adelphia, Baltimore, and Ohio BIS a BIS I'd; Elk
ira Indian corn 46s.
MIR. SOule at Madrid.
Gen. Pierce's representative at Madrid, Mr.
Soule had an audience for the presentation of hi