Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-12-08
Foreign News.
ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC.


New YoRk, Nov. 20.
Steamer Atlantic arrived this morning
with dates to 18th from Liverpool; she left
at IL NJ. The Asia arrived at Liverpool on
10th.
Nothing really later has ocourred in re-
gard TO the Turkish war, but there are
rumors that decisive battle was fought
near Bucharest; it was not known who were
victorious. We have details Of the recent
affair at Oleniteza, in which the Turks
gained a brilliant victory-l200 Russians
were killed and wounded. Nearly one
hundred thousand Turks have crossed the
Danube. The Russian commander, Gortz.
chakoff, had received orders to act on the
defensive.
The Sultan, it is rumored, has placed
himself at the head of the Turkish army.
The rumors of an alliance between
Russia and Dost Nahomet, have reached
England from different sources. Letters
from CabuI state that large army of Rus
SLAMS were marching to the capital of Khivs,
with the avowed intention of conquering
that country. These r,,mors added 10
serious apprehensions Of movements, among
the Affghans, led TO q reinforcement Of
British troops.
The report that Persia was enlisting
troops to operate against Turkey, is totally
unfounded.
The British are in a bad position at
Burmah; the troops are everywhere in a
state of siege and nearly the whole of the
new provinces in the hands of the enemy.
Famine also is raging.
The Poles in the Russian service seem
disaffected, and favor the Turks. The pas
sage over the Danube caused them no alarm
when they saw them crossing.
The Turkish fleet is in the Black Sea;
the English and French fleets in the Sea Of
| Marmora.
Russia lays an embargo on Turkish ves-
seis from the 22d. Neutral flags are to be
respected.
| Count Nesselrode's diplomatic circular il
published. 1t has elected strong remark.
from the French and British press.
Turkey will have nothing to do with the
amendments to the Vienna note, but insists
on new treaty.
The success Of the Circassians in Asia
continues.
Napoleon expresses himself strongly In
favor of the Turks. Active preparation,
are making to aid them.
The English government evidently vacil
lates.
Persia has notified the powers that sh,
reserves for herself the liberty Of action III
regard to the Eastern question.
Austria processes neutrality.
The Russian commander moved forward
with $4,000 men, mostly infantry, and OF
the llth met the Turks; pitched battl,
ensued, and the Russians were compelled
to retreat a second time in disorder OF
Bucharest, having lost in four attacks o,
Atteneza, 5000 men. This intelligence il
reliable. On the 9Th, the Turks wer,
driven from an island opposite Incigero
reinforcements came, and the Turks retool
the island and held it.
The Gear has summarily discharged al
English, operatives engaged in the Prussia,
navy yards.
In China, the insurgents have surprised
the Imperial garrison at Shanghai and game,
possession Of the city without any resistance
the chief officer escaped ahd placed himsel
under the protection of the United States.
There is a report that Pekin also ha,
fallen into the hands Of the rebels; the rumor
however, is not credited. Canton wa
quiet. The Imperialists are making stron,
efforts to retake Annoy. The Emperor ha
accepted aid from the Tartar chiefs.