Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-11-19
-FOUR DAYS. IATER FROM EI1RnpE\

/ get erpected--AR AfTn1St9ce Est6bLished-T Turks
across the LanU6e- Great adrance an the British
Funds-Decline In -Breadstu6s qac1ang-
ed dec.
New YORK, Nov. a. The u s. mail steamer Bal
tic reached her wharf at quarter of o'clock, with
dates from Liverpool to the I'd inst.
The Baltic brings ia passengers, among whom
are Gov. Jones of Tennessee, and Col. Powell and
Philadelphia. The Arabia arrived out on Saturday
Neither France nor England have lost all hope of
peaceabe settlement OF the Eastern question
Both governments announce that the Cabinets of
Vienna and Berlin equally easier in their ncgoti
ations
Arnaistice 6etaceen Russia and Tu7keu
With regard to the Eastern question everything
was enveloped in mysfcation. A Vienna despatch
announces that there had beeu an armistice agreed
upon between the Turks and the Russians for in
definite period. This despatch materially advanced
the prices of English and French funds Another
despatsn said that the Turks had crossed the Dan
ube without opposition
The Eastern Question
The most contradictory accounts were in crcula-
ton regarding the aspect of affairs in the East 1t
was stated that satisfactory diplomatic note from
the -Four Powers on its way to ConStantinople,
and that the supposed arnistice to allow time
for its acceptance. This further strengthened the
funds; but it began to be rumored that the socaed
armistice only a conditional order to Omar Pa
cha not to commence hostilities till Nov. 1st if he
had not already commenced. This depressed the
market, particularly a telegraphc despatch, ap-
parenty authentic stated that the Turks had crossed
the Danube in great force Widdn, and occupied
Kaofat, with the intention of assaing the Russians
Omer Pasha had informed Gotschakoff that he in
tends to march at once upon the princpalties where
upon GotSchakoff held council of war on the 11th
and resolved to evacuate the southern part of Wal
lacha.
The Russian merchants had been doing large
business in cotton, which was considered indicative
of peace.
The Russians had made no attempt to cross the
Danube Their troops were still encamped at Blu
charcst.
1t was believed that the original Vienna note would
eventually be adopted, with some notifications.
There had been no official announcement Of the
combined fleets having passed the Dardanelles.
England
Great riots had broken out at Wigan in Lancash-
ire, caused by turnout of the operatives in the
Galleries. Much property had been destroyed and
the troops called out.
The union Of Spain and Portugal was again seri-
ousy discussed by all parties.
W. Turon had been offered the appointment of
Minister to Washington.
The Markets.
Lire1pOOI Nov. 2-Cotton-The general aspect of
the market for the past three days has been heavy
with prices favoring buyers and desire to realize
on the part of holders of grades below midding,
which has caused, in some instances, a reduction of
led I'd to effect sales, but in general business the
quotations of last Saturday not altered Sales of
the week $4,000 bales, of which 5000 was on specu-
lation, and l 800 on export.
readsufs.-Prices by the America are generally
well supported without excitement ranging but lit
tie from Friday quotations. The demand for wheat
and -four is mostly for the best qualities and the tone
of the market follows closely the of the adyices
received from the East. Wheat-Whte los l Os
Id; red and mixed 9s Sd. a los Sd. Flour-Wes-
tern Canal, 37s; Baltimore and Philadelphia 37s 3d.
38s. Cd; Ohio 3Ss. 39s. Indian Corn-High
rates check business. Prime yellow AS held for
45s.; white ABS. Cd.
LONDON, October 81. Great fluctuations have oc-
CURED in the funds owing to conflicting accounts
from the East. Bank stock 200 203. Consols had
ranged from 925 953, closing at 949.
Sugar firm: Coffee brisker Tea, quieter, but
unchanged Rice in better request. Scotch Pig
Iron 7Gs. Cd per ton. Tallow firm at SIS.
At Manchester trade was dull and prices favored
buyers.
LATEST BY TIE BALTIC.
Turks Crossing the Dan~6e-Neoc D,uJt Of Settle
maent Excepted by Russia dc.
LIVERPOOL. Nov. 2. A Geographic despatch from
the Danube of ctober 27th states that 5000 Turk
sh infantry and cavalry had crossed the Danube and
taken possession of Kalefat, without opposition
More troops still crossing, the being in
barges, and swimming their horses. The Russians
concentrating large force around Kalefat to
attack them.
The London Times has despatch from CONSTANT
nople, October ODD, stating that the Austrian Envoy
had submitted to the Sultan the draft of note
from the Four Powers, which had been accepted by
Russia. The Times still thinks negotiations may
prevent general war.