Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-30


street New York proposes tossue on the 3lst of tie
present month, weekly illustrated newspaper, en-
titled ''Mongomery's Pictorial Times, at cents per
number, ST so year The illustrations to be suppl
ed by such artists barley, Dopler, Bellew. Kenset,
and other American Artists; while arrangements have
been made with Gilbert, Gavarn and other European
Artists OF distinction TO supply the foreign department,
with such objects and events of current interest as
may be deemed important enough 10 deserve the al
tenon of the American people.
We like Mr.. Montgomery prospectus. He is the
publisher Of :. The illustrated Magazine of Art
valuable publication. and will, no doubt, make an
equally good illustrated newspaper We some
what amused by the London, Paris Vienna touch,
which appears in the last OF his crcula; 10
the press
"As we fully recognize the Importance of the sup
port of the provincial press III carrying out an enter
prise OF this nature, beg TO solicit your attention,
and if YOU favor with notices in your paper, shall
be happy to exchange"
New York being the nation and the rest of the
country provinces, a little ahead of anything yet,
though, evidently, what Capitalization there is fast
tending TO We vii notice not. just ii strikes
our fancy
Arrival the Pacific.-Painf"l News from Europe
The steamship Pacific arrived at New York on
Monday afternoon with Liverpool dates to the l4th
instant.
The greatest naval battle since Navarino has been
! fought with terrific loss Of life The total destruc
ton is twenty one sh ps of war, with several tlans
ports 1t would seem that the 30th November,
the Russian feet from Sebastapoi, under Admiral
Machikof consisting of six ships Of the line twelve
frigates brig and five steamers attacked the Turk
| ish feet IF fourteen vessels under OSman Pacha,
either in the Turkish harbor of Sinope and,
after fight of hour, succeeded In destroying the
whole with the exception Of one which conrived 10
effect it's escape. All on board persisted. The loss
of life must have been tremendous, as the Turkish
ships, besides their crew, had each 800 on
board, for Circassa, we'll as money to pay the
fleet. The Turks fought with desperation, and not
withstanding the destruction Of all their ships sunk
seven Russanshps line Of battle ships three frig
ates and two steamers. The remainder ofthe Russian
fleet was so shattered that it could scarcely reach
Sebastapol. Considering the immense disparity Of
forces the Russian loss in the great engagement is
fully equal to that of the Turks. The Russian force
outnumbered the Turkish two to one.
The news of the Russian victory has created a
great furore of excitement throughout Europe and
longer avered.
While this was happening, the powerful combined
fleets of England and France lay idle in the Bos
phorus and more extraordinary still, the main dvis
ion of the Turkish fleet is lying there also. Admiral
Slade, the Englishman who commanded it has JUS
returned from the Black Sea, having been unable tc
find an enemy, although Merchantmen report having
: seen several ships of proving about. Th'
course OF the British ministry, supposed to be unde
the influence of Prince Albert, who is relation o
!, the Emperor of Russia is the theme Of universal de
nuncIation, in which the Prince is included He il
now 0di0us TO the whole nation.
o Persia had declared against Turkey. The
Turks continue victorious in Asia. Several impor
tant fortresses have recently been taken There i
: little prospect that general war can be avoid
d ed The combined fleets of England and France ar
now in command of the Black Sea- and will proven
h any further collisions for the present.
. Gold continues to arrive in large quantities from
It Australia.