Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-02

from Europe.


pool 10 the 18th inst being week later than pre-
vious adviees. She brings one hundred passengers.
The EASTERN QUEsT1oN-The Emperor of Russia /
has issued an arrogant manifesto, IN which the lead
ing points in the controversy with Turkey are reca-
pitulated He commences by saying that Turkey
having enrolled IN the ranks OF her army the revolu-
onists of all counties, has commenced hostilites
the Dannbe. Russia. provoked to a combat has no
other means left than recourse TO arms 10 compel
the Porte TO respect treaty obligations and to obtain
reparaton for offences against the orthodox faith in
the East. The note is dated Barskall. November Sd.
| The French Consul at Bucharest sends the follow
ing teIegraphic despatch, dated Nov. 9th
The second and third divisions of the Turks cross
ed the Danube from Tortukai, eighteen thousand
strong. The fourth division of the Russians attacked
them with 90G0 men, and after brisk cannonade
close combat with bayonets ensued. The battle last
ed three hours when the Turks maintained their posi-
ton, and the Russians retired OF the Russians
eTa officers, and 1856 prvates killed, and six su-
peror officers 10 subalterns, and 479 privaes were
wounded. The Turkish loss is not stated'
Another account, via Vienna, states that IA Rus
sian superior officers were killed. The Turks left
masters of the field the Russians retreating towards
| Bucharest.
Before the Turks crossed the Danube, body of Cos.
sacks came TO the rivers bank and made insulting
signs to the Egyptians, who rushed to their boats,
rowed the stream in face OF the Cossacks, fire
and punished them severely. They chased them some
distance inland, and then returned to their cImps in
triumph.
1t rumOred that Russian steamer al HorSoVa
had been destroyed by the Turks
, Advices had been received at Consaptlnople that
Selim Pasha the commander of the Turkish Army in
Asia, had crossed the Russian frontier A battle en-
sued, in which 5000 engaged on each side, and
after desperate conflict the approach of night both
armies fell back. On the following day the battle
was renewed, when the Russians were defeated, with
considerable loss.
On the goth of October Marco Bey, chief officer of
Selim Pacha's staff, with small force, suddenly
ID h0.x hoR foil
back, fighting, in the direction of the main body of
the Turkish army. The battle speedily became gen.
eral. Fifteen thousand Russians were engaged The
contest desperate one, but the Russians were
finally defeated and fled, pursued by the Turks, who
planted their standards at the Russian head quarters,
0 at Oree.
The Russian force, defeated and beaten back TO Bu-
charest, was the main body under General Damen-
Il burg, and from 10000 to 1000 strong.
The position of affairs may be thus summed up -
The Turks have beaten the Russians in Asia--the
= Turkish left wing in Europe has beaten the Russian
y right wing, comprising their principal force-the
Turkish centre has whipped 5000 Russians at Tortu
:, kai, and is now pressing upon Bucharest.
The efforts of dpomatists to end the difficulties
e were considered hopeless until after decisive
l. battle.
- The typhus fever was ranging in the Russian ranks
and had reduced their fighting men TO $4,000, and il
"a would be six weeks before they could receive any
4, Inducements.
II The Porte had decided that foreign refugees could
re not be employed in the Turkish army in Europe, but
:. might serve against the Russians in Asia.
10 Constantlnople was quiet. 1t was expressly con
Is tradiced Consantinople that Persia hostile tc
re Turkey.
a. Austria was concentrating force on the Ser
Wan frontier. The Servian government had ordered
= the population to arms, and had informed the Porte
IN that neither Austria Prussia would be permitted
Ct to occupy Servia
,e The Porte has informed Austria that Turkey woul,
49, expect her 10 prohibit the Russians from supplying
- the Montenegrins with arms through the port of CAT
4 tart.
Austria offers to remain entirely neutral if the Porte
e. will refrain from employing Austrian refugees in he
or army.
" A fresh levy of troops was being made in Egypt.
d. INDIA.-The overland mail from India brings tn
important report that the Emperor of Russia had for
re med an alliance with Dost Mahommed to proclaim
war against the British in India if Great Britain per
" sists in supporting Turkey.
A large Russian force was to invande Bakhard
80 and Persian army collecting in the valley Q
:" Sootana to cooperate with Russia against Turkey.
y ENGLAND.-The British fleet at Spthead has bee
ordered to get ready for by the 11h Its destna
a. ton was unknown.
-, The Lord Mayors banquet took place usual o.
the 9h and was attended by all the Cabinet and For
y eign Ministers, including Mr.. Buchanan. Mr.. b
he speech merely complimentary to successful is
he sue.
~ The Earl of Aberdeen referred to his known polio
of peace, but said that while he still followed peac
I'll policy, not impossible TO engage in war; TO pre-
'ct vent greater evils.
he The other Ministers made no political illusions
os A full Cabinet Council was held on the receipt
w. the Indian news Their deliberations did not trans
pire.
The weather in England was very favorable fe
" wheat sowing.
THE LATE ExPLosIoN.-From a gentleman VIII
M reached city last evening, direct from the
of the late disaster the Robert Martini Port
3D. Ferry, Pee Dee, we learn the following particulars
The bodies of four persons killed have been foun
and buried near the landing at which the explosio
IT, took lace.
Five persons were still missing when our inform
IL ant left viz the Pilot 81 Engineer, Cook, Fireman
or and one deck hand.
ar Mr.. Peter Ulmo, chief engineer, slight
~ wounded by fragment of the wreck, and his e.
cape almost miraculous as he was standing q
the door of his directly above the boiler, whe
eW the accident occurred. He winding up h
watch at the instant
Capt White standing on the landing and yer
Of the boan company with lady,when the alarm
Ia ing sound heard. He fortunately had presene
:. of mind to hurry off his companion, and seek pal
''' tial refuge himself under tree at hand,
time to escape some of the fragments which wei
thrown up to great height and fell oil around hin
The Robert Martin is shattered completely, and
ip- left wreck. Her freight, OF which she ha
we considerable amount for ali the landings abo,
of Ports Ferry, strewn in all directions, and som
to boxes and packages have been found floating dow
Ids the river.-CharleSton Courier, Gath inst.
Pupils attending School United States durr
~ the year 1850.
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