Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-27
European news.

By the steamers Franklin and Europa, we have
late intelligence from Europe.
There are plenty of rumors in regard to the as
pect and probable solution of the Eastern question,
but nothing that can be relied upon as authentic.
ST. Petersburg letters Of June 18th, say that
Exchange and Stocks were unaltered, and the In
preston prevailed that peace would be maintained
The passage Of the Pruth by the Russians on
the Cd of July, and the occupation Of Jassy, is
confirmed by late and authentic advlces. Zen.
Luders is to occupy Wallachia, and Gen. Dam
burg, Modavia. The Russian reserve at Moscow
was about to march to Bessarabia.
Among the Russian troops on the frontier, are
Calmuck Tartars and other tribes of the interior
of Asia, indicating that the Emperor has been for
long time preparing for this contest.
Advices from Constantinople are to June 23d.
1t was rumored that Mozerof will be sent by Rus
sia to Constantinople to reopen negotiations. The
masses in Turkey are anxious tor war, and war
like preparations are incessant under the direction
of French and English officers. Selim Pacha has
gone on mission to Schamy, the Circasslan,
chief, to secure his alliance. Commodore String
ham, of the U. S. frigate Cumberland, had an in
terview with the Sultan, and assured him that
the Sultan met with the sympathy Of the Amerl-
can people.
1t is stated that the occupation of Moldavia by
Russia had caused Austria to unite cordially with
France and England. Prussia maintains her neu-
trality.
Count Gayluse was to leave Vienna on special
mission to ST. Petersburgh in regard to the Turk
ish question.
The warlike preparations Of Turkey are contin-
ued on the most extensive scale. The unturlng
of the Sacred Banner of Mahomet will be the sig
nal for the rising of the Mahommedan tribes from
the Red Sea to the Caspian. At the Arsenal OF
Constantinople forty-four vessels were being arm
ed, and the militia Of Constantinople had been or
dered out. The Prince of Servia had offered to
place $4,000 men at the disposal of the Sultan,
and similar force was being raised in Albania.
The Emperor of Russia had issued manifesto
on the Goth of June, denying that he wishes war,
and throwing the whole blame of war, if it should
come, upon the Ottoman Empire.
1t was rumored that if France and England did
not regard the occupation of the Prlncpalltles by
Russia as an act of war, Turkey would not forcl,
bly, oppose their occupation, and negotiations would
be resumed.
Provisions at Constantinople were enormously
dear. The paper currency was daily SINKING
Trade stapnant. The silk crop was almost fail
ure. Opluul duuHuaii" , =,
The London Standard stated that confident
rumor of the Earl of Aberdeen's retirement from
the Ministry generally prevailed in London on the
5th-the Ministry being violently and about equal
ly divided on the Turkish question.
The French Government has drawn up note
i'm reply to Nesselrode's Russian note. 1t bears
the signature Drouyn del Hays-is firm and tenn
perate. 1t asserts that France has equal claims
to assert the Protectorate over the Latin Church
in the East as Russia has over the Greek Church,
and hopes that Russia will adjust its claim with
out trespassing on the rights of Turkey. The
note is ably drawn up.
tATEsr.-The steamer Arctic arrived at New
York on Saturday with Liverpool dates to the
18th instant The Eastern question is still In an
unsettled state, and affairs wear apparently more
threatening aspect than ever. The Russian forces
have undoubtedly occupied the Danubian Princi-
palities, and the latest circular from the Gar,
through his minister Nesselrode, indicates the
intention of retaining that possession until Turkey
complies with his demands. Breadstufs had
generally declined under the improved prospect OF
the French harvest The plot against Napoeon's
life at the opera ismore serious than first supposed
A conspiracy has been unravelsd and the prisoners
committed for trial.