Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-08-10
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New York. August A irhe steamer Washington
has arrived bringing one hundred and forty one pass
engers and London and Liverpool dates Of July 20.
Russia AND TURKEY. The aspect of Eastern at
fairs was generally regarded at London and Paris as
wearing a more pacific aspect, although no actual
change had taken place. The answer of the Emper-
of Russia to the joint note of England and France
was expected in London on the 22d ultimo.
The latest intelligence from St Petersburg IS to
July 0. A proposition for compromise had reached
the Russian cabinet, which had manifested dispo-
sition to negotiate
Telegraphic advices from Constantinople to July
9th state that ministerial crisis feared In con-
sequence of the Russian occupation OF the principal
tiles. pacific solution of difficulties was, however,
expected though no cessation of YIerlike prepare
lions had taken place. The commandments OF the
forts of the Dardanees had received orders to ad-
NIT the British and French fleets at any moment.
A formidable conspiracy against the life of the
Sultan by the Imaums or flnatical party had been
discovered, and fifteen of the rngleaders had been
bowstringed. Their object to depose the Sultan
in favor of his brother, and declare against Rus
STA. Negotiations were still progressing.
The latest advices from Smyrna in regard to the
Kossta affair state that the American and Austrian
vessels had determined to fight, and had actually
cleared their docks for action, when the British and
French consuls ntererred and prevented hostlltles
1t was afterwards arranged that Kossta should be
given to the French consul until the affair shonld be
settled at Constantinople by the French, Austrian
and American Ministers. Kossta was accordingly
landed and in chains escorted by the American ma
rines to the office of the French consul.
A despatch from Constantinople state that Eng
land, France, and Germany had agreed upon the
basis of arrangement which is to be proposed to
Russia and Turkey.
The Russian headquarters were at Bucharest;
some $4,000 troops were collected. SeVenty-tw
guns of heavy cabre arrived at Jassy on the Sth OF
July.
A despatch from Vienna, July 10th, states that
large bodies of troops were still moving southwark
CHINA. China dates to May IA. The rebels
had caused the Bible to be translated into Chinese
and to be circulated amongst the people. This had
created immense excitement and the complete
overthrow of the Tartar dynasty was anticipated
The insurgents had raised the banner of Christianity
and were preparing to march upon Pekin. The Pro-
testant worship was permitted. Nankin was repre-
scented to be in state of ruin, and the whole prov
ince in condition of anarchy.
The commander of the British steamer Hermes
had returned from expedition to the seat of the
rebellion where he had explained the neutral posi-
ton of the foreign powers. He states that the in
surgents had adopted the Protestant form OF wor-
ship, recognizing Jesus Christ as the Saviour, the
Trinity, and the Ten Commandments.
MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, July 20 Cotton has been
in active demand at full rates Sales of the last three
days 900 bales of which spectators took 5000,
and exporters 5000 bales; sales yesterday 1900
bales.
At Manchester trade had slightly improved. Bread
stutfs were active at very firm rates. Provisions
generally unchanged