Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
Gelfgrapgit.
ARRIVAL OF THE FRANKLIN.
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

New YoRK, Nor. 10-The steamer Franklin
has arrived bringing Ice passengers and London
dates OF October 20. The America arrived out
day morning.
Bishop Ryder, of Georgetown and George
Franklin
The ship Eagle had arrived at Liverpool, from
Melbourne, with 81 600 in gold
The Eastern Question.
telegraphic dispatch, dated Constantinople
October IL, states that the combined fleets had
passed the Dardaneles, and would proceed 10
Constantinope. The Turkish army in Asia were
receiving daily fresh recruits.
Omar Pacha was at Wddin directing the works
preparatory 10 crossing the Danube, for which
purpose large aumber of boats spontoons were
in readiness. The bridge between the fortress of
Widdin and the island opposite was already occu-
pied by Turkish troops. The Russians
marching in great force to Kalafat, opposite Wild
din.
Il was rumored at Paris that the text of new
Russian manifesto had reached the French gov
ernment which contained something very insult
ing to France, characterizing her as the hot-bed
OF revolution. One Of It's expressions is said 10
read as follows: Z" i am in the right, and will de-
fend il, well as the rights of my co-religionists
against all foreign interference whatever; and
shall not stand alone"
Commercial men in London and Paris, notwith-
standing the unfavorable aspect Of affairs, still
hoped that diplomacy had not yet been exhausted.
The cholera had broken out at Jassey. The
Russians were going into winter quarters al Bu-
charest.
The navigation of the Danube was said to be
over, the last mail steamer not having been able
TO reach her several points.
Russia.
A letter from 81. Petersburg, dated October nth,
says the declaration Of war by the Porte had pro-
duced very painful sensation. In north Russia
the army and civil service were for war; but in
the south the sentiment was more pacific, and
nothing like enthusiasm was apparent anywhere,
although various means had been taken TO pro-
duce il.
The English merchants at st. Petersburg had
been assured by the emperor that their persons
and property would be safe, and that there was
no risk for ships goods during the present sea-
son. and that in case of hostilities il was not the
emperor's intention TO detain British vessels in
his ports, provided the British government recip-
rocated. This would seem TO indicate an appre-
hension in the mind OF the emperor that hostiities
were likely 10 ensne between Russia and Eng
land
England.
Parliament had been further prorogaed TO No
vember Goth.
France.
II was rumored that Napoleon had recalled his
ambassador at Naples, in consequences OF some
fancied indignity.
The unfavorabe accounts regarding the vintage
were confirmed In six of the southern depart
ments the crops were nearly annihilated.
The price of -four and wheat was falling in the
French markets.
Cape of Good Hope. &c.
Dates from the Cape TO September 23d, state
that affairs were looking unsatisfactory beyond
the borders, since the troops were Withdrawn.
The following United States vessels were in
Simms Bay at the last dates, viz Vincennes,
Fennimore Cooper, John p. Kennedy and Por-
poise The Constitution was at Cape Coast Cas-
tie, and the Marion was at Monrovia
French squadron was collecting at Grand
Bassa TO redress some grievances
The American brig Charm had been wrecked of
Sierra Leone, in a tornado.
India and China
The overland mail had arrived al Trieste with
Hong Kong dates of September 9Th, Calcutta, Sep
tember 2Oth and Bombay, September 2Sth. Hos
tites had again broken out in Burmah, instigated
by the king Of Ava. Trade ut Calcutta good. Ex-
change on London 2s. Id. The revolution in
China was progressing. The imperialists had
vested Chi Fung Foo, on the Yellow river. The
whole country was in astate of anarchy, and trade
at stand still. At Hong Kong Spanish dollar
was worth Is. cd.
Markets.
LIVERPOOL Oct. 25--Coiton continues in fair
demand al steady rates-the sales averaging 5000
bales per day.
Breadstufs buoyant and advancing. Flour had
advanced 6d.(91s. per barrel, and wheat ed per
bushel. Baltimore -four 3Ss., Western canal 37s
Rice frmer, coffee dull, sugar dull, tea higher.
Trade at Manchester was firm.
Iron at Birmingham irmer Nails had advanc-
ed los.
LONDON, Oea. 2G.--Money is tighter The bull
lion in the bank has fallen of f5O0OO during the
week. Consols 9ls. .&
LIVERPOOL Oct. 25.--The circulars OF to-day
quote the advance in brealstufs for the week, us
follows: Flour 2s. Cd; wheat 3d.; corn 2s. to 3s.
oats Id The weather through England very un-
settled.
The circulars quote the advance in breadstufs
for the week at 2s. Cd in -four, Cd. on wheat and
IS. "a 3s in corn. Oats Id higher.
The weather in England was very unsettled.
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Arrival Of the Star of the West.
New YORK, Nor 10-Thc Steamer Star Of the
West arrived at o'clock this morning from San
Juan, with 600 passengers and ST. 900 in gold
on freight, besides S500,000 in the hands of pas
sengers
Colonel Weller, u s. senator Judge Wells, of
the Supreme Court, and Senior Manelletta, Min
lister 10 Nicaragua, are among the passengers.
Among the consignees are Duncan, Sherman &
Co.. 10 the extent OF $340000; American Ex-
change Bank, S26i,0O0; Adams & Co., S255,0O0;
Burgoyne & Plume, s20O.0O0 Drexel & Co.,
$S5,000
Arrival Of the George Law.
NEw York, Nor. 10.--The steamer George Law,
from Aspnwall, November Sd, is al quarantine.
She brings 465 passengers the California mails,
and 900 in specie on freight. She brings no
news OF moment. Her specie is consigned prin-
cipally az follows: American Exchange Bank,
100000; Adams & Co., s2i00o0; Wells, Fargo
IL Co., $4,000.
Arrival of Baltimore Vessel.
NEW YORK, Nor. l0--Arrived brig Virginia, OF
from Malaga.
New York Elections.
NEW York, Nor l0.--The returns from the .
counties come in slowly Lewis county gives
majority of from, 300 TO 500 for the softs In Wal
ker and Monroe counties the hards outnumber
the sofs.