, 1853-07-23
Twelve DAYS Later from EurODe.


the steamer Pacific TO New York, thence
point il was conveyed to Vera Cruz by the
steamship Texas, thence expressed by the
Ramsay route across Mexico to Acapulco,
Just in time to connect with the California
on her way 10 this city. All this was effect
ed in Thirty four days, the shortest time on
reco.d. San Francisco Herald, July 8.
The Collins steamer Pacific arrived at
New York on the l3th June, with Liver
pool papers TO June 2d.
4 despatch from Vienna, dated May Goth,
states that NJ Mcnschikof, the Russian En-
voy 10 Turkey, had quilted Constantinople
in high dudgeon that his Outrageous demands
were not acceded to.
The English Ambassador and the PTussan
and Austrian Ministers attempted in vain to
bring about a reconciliation between the
Sultan and the Russian Ambassador. The
announcement Of this alarming circumstance
had created lively excitement throughout
the continent of Europe. But the best in
formed were still in hopes that this difficult
ty could be arranged without resort to
arms.
The Russian army, composed Of 10000
men, was concentrating on the frontier OF
Turkey. But despite this warlike attitude,
the Sultan showed himself throughout infeX-
ible in his determination TO reuse the con-
cessions demanded by the Russian ultima
tum.
The Ottoman fleet has been despatched
to Egypt to bring back troops, and the Turks
were preparing 10 exhaust all their resour-
ces TO place their army in the best footing.
The French Ambassador has ordered the
French fleet in the Mediterranean to pro-
coed at once TO the Dardanelles, with orders
TO prevent Russia from saizing that Strait
and passing through it.
The English feet was still at Malta, wait
ing for relnforcements and instructions.
It is said that Louis Napoleon has assured
the Russian Minister at Saint Cloud that he
would not hesitate to change his policy, if
Russia persisted in her conduct Of opposing
France in the east.
The rumor that the Russian feet had
passed the Dardaneles has produced a vlo-
lent excitement on the Bourse.
In. the English Parliament, Lord Claren-
don, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has de-
clared that the Ministers of France and
England would act in concert, and that the
integrity of the Ottoman territory would be
preserved at all hazards.
AT last accounts the French feet was al
anchor in the Bay of Salamis, in the south
ern part of Turkey.
The movements of the French and Eng
lsh fleets are kept profoundly secret.
The English Government has refused, in
full Parliament, 10 answer the interrogatory
which had been put to it, whether the Eng
lish fleet had yet received orders 10 succour
Turkey.
THREATENED WAR BETWEEN SwITzER-
LAND AND AUsTRIA.--The hostile attitude
of Switzerland towards Austria engages the
lively attention of the political world. Di-
plomatic relations have been entirely broken
off between the two countries. The Charge |
d'Afi1ires of Austria has quilted the Swiss
capital, Berne, and the Swiss Envoy has
left Vienna In consequence Of this rupture |
il is reported that the central German states
have ordered all their troops 10 concentrate |
along the frontiers of Switzerland, 10 make |
that spunky little Republic succumb.
GREAT BRITAIN AND SPAIN.-Mr. Van.
derbilt's steam yacht North Star arrived at
Southampton in twelve days from New
York.
The treaty for the suppression of the slave
trade with Cuba has occasioned discussions
in the English Parliament. Remonsiran-
ces have been addressed 10 the Spanish Gov
ernment, and that country has promised to
use her efforts to put an end to the traffic.
AUSTRALIAN GoLD.--The additional sum
of 100000 has been received in London
from Australia.
GREECE AND THE UNITED SrATEs.-lt is
reported that the American frigate Cumber-
land, having on board MIR. Marsh, United
States Minister to Turkey, bad demanded
from Greece for the imprison-
ment of DR.. King.
FRANCs.--A SPARK OF INDEPENDENCE
The French Legislative Chamber has COM
meneed to show signs Of hostility 10 the
wishes of Louis Napoleon upon several points.
Much discomfort was evinced. The Gov
crnmerit commanded majority Of only 80
in the Civil Pensions bill-uo fewer than % .
members having dared to vote against it.
The Chamber adjourned on the 2Sth Of
May Before adjourning, the Chamber ad~
opted the decree fixing the extraordinary ex-
ponses. They are as follows: Minister Of
State 100000 francs; for the Emperor's
Works-S2, ,00o,0Oo francs
Marine 2,4OS 900 francs.
The bill to revive the penalty Of death for
attempts against the Government,was receiv-
ed with strong disfavor.
The Paris PaIre denies the assertion made |
by some of the American journals, that sew
eral French vessels Of war had been dispatch |
ed 10 act against the Sandwich Islands.