Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-04
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Telegraphed for the Baltimore Patriot.
ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC.
POUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

POUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
New YORK, Oct. 3.-The American mail steamer
Baltic arrived here this morning, with three days
later advces from Europe. She brings Liverpool
dates to the 2lst inst.
Breadstufs.-Thc -four market in Liverpool
was excited and firm, with an advance in the
three days of 3D. to Is. per h. The quotations are
Western Canal 32 33s; Philadelphia and Balti-
more 32s Cd 33s Cd, as TO brand and quality.
Wheat was firmer and prices advanced Sd 10 I'D
per bushel of 10 lbs. Red So Sd to IS; white IS
Id to 0s Cd. Indian corn firm and in request at
I'd to I'd per Dr. advance. White 35> I'd a BIS Id
yellow 3s Cd to 36s per Dr. Corn meal was in
good request at an advance.
Another dispatch, which is, perhaps, most reha-
ble quotes -four in Liverpool: Western Canal 3ls
I'd BIS Cd; Baltimore and Philadelphia 32s Sd a
;}3s. White wheat 9s 4d los; red s. Cd a 9s Sd
per bushel. White corn 37s a 3ss yellow 35s a
36s per Or.
The potatoe rot was spreading throughout Ire
land and doing much injury to the crop.
The weather in England was tolerabe tavora-
BILE.
but without any actual change in prices-sales
of the three days, ~ 900 bales. Fair Orleans It'd
middng, Cd fair Mobile and Uplands, at 6!d;
midding, do. $ l-lGd for Uplands, Sad. Nothing
done by spectators. Exporters took $500 bales.
The imports Of thethree days, $4,000 bales. Stock
The, Havre cotton market was qniet-prices IN
changed. Sales of two days, l.7O0 bales. The
Manchester trade was quiet, but steady.
Provisions without change. Pork an becthe
higher. Lard firm and talow advancing.
Groceries steady Coffee firm and Sugars tend
ing upward. Molasses dull. Rice firm al 25s a
25s 3D.
Tobacco in active request-prices upward. Iron
active. Naval stores firm and advancing.
The money market stringent, and in active de-
mand Consos closed at 953. American stocks
firm and in good demand.
Russia and Turkey.-Thc eastern question is
still in very critical and unsettled condition II
is impossible, however, to arrive at definite results.
There is no confirmation of the Turkish troops
having attacked the Russian ontposts. This was
doubtless an idle rnmor. The Turkish forces.
however have been much excited and it is APP
pretended there may be difficulty in restoring order
among them until after further pacific steps may
have been taken by the Vienna council, or con-
ference, WHICH is still in session.
II is said that the Sultan has determined to
maintain the stand by the last modified note of the
| four powers which the Gear has refused TO sign.
BY this, is intimated he will stand or fall, taking
the chances of war; or a concession on the'part OF
Russia The emperor, on the other hand. has de-
clared his intention to occupy the Turkish prlncl-
palties during the winter. Four thousand Nus
sian troops were marching on Jassy, and the
Turks actively arming themselves all along the
frontier Of Servia. The entire Turkish and Rus
sian question is altogether in an unsettled ana
very indefinite attitude. There still remain hopes,
however that the difficulty will, in the end, be
amicably adjusted.
Spain.-Thcre is a good deal Of excitement
throughout Spain, and trouble is anticipated. There
are rumors of plot on foot@to overthrow the
Queen. This however, does not deserve much
credit.
Austria.--Judgc Jackson, the American minis
ter had arrived at Vienna--was well received.
and expresses full hope of being able to settle the
koszta affair amicably.
I The conference considers affairs between Rus
STA and Turkey extremely critical
Austria declines joining in note giving guar
| antec to aid Turkey in case of war. Each wcs-
tern power is now considered al liberty TO give
such guarantee to Turkey as they may scveralIy
see fit
England.-England is interesting herself in
favor of an amicabc settlement Of the eastern
question: and is urging the Sultan to accept Of the
first note, prepared by the four powers, without
the Sultans notifications. Affairs throughout
England were quiet, but good deal excited on
the question of war in the east.
The ship Nicholas Biddc. from Liverpool for
Charleston. Is. ca was obliged to put back with
the loss of her topmasts and sails.
Intelligence has been received from the Japan
expedition. II left Loochoo on the Sd July foi
Japan. all we'll.
Ireland.-Thc potato rot is causing much
alarm.
France.-Aaairs were quiet, La Pal,,e says
that there is not the slightest apprehension Of wal
between Russia and Turkey, and that the dispute
will finally be settled on amcable terms.
Prussia.-The King Of Prussia has refused 10
meet the Emperor OF Russia AT OlmutZ, rs was
reported he intended doing.