Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-21
From Europe

The steamer Asia with Liverpool dates of The
3rd inst, arrived at New York on the 18th:
The war makes little progress hut favors the
Turks. No movement Of magnitude had taSer
place along the Danube. but continual sEirmlshes
were occurring between small parties which some
times were pretty severe, particularly at the Island
opposite Gurgevo and AZ Hr Sova.
In Asia the Turks coalinoe to have the ms
brilliant success. They had captured the frs
class fortress ofSoucham Kale and Fort Usingbelh
ilOstilties have also commenced on the Black sea
where Turkish steamer had captured the Russiar
trigate Vladimir. A Russian ship had captured
an Egyptian steamer after fierce resistance
The allied fleet remains at its anchorage. 1t i;
reported that the Turkish fleet intend to lombard
Sebastopul
1t is understood lhatAustria has proposed a new
Conference, either at Vienna, London or Paris. L
which the other Powers are said to be favorable
Russia and turkey will be invited TO send Dele
gates.
\ new manifesto from the Gar was expected
After the Goth of November the Turks woult
seize Russian shipping.
Affairs in Seryia had caused the Porte uneas
ness. The Servian Government demands thai
the Porte shall give all exequator to the Russian
Consul at Belgrade The Porte thinks Servia is
acting under the Influence of Russia, though the
Prince of Servia in note TO the Sultan, promises
strict neutrality.
1t was reported that an alliance offensive ant
defensive, had been formed by England, France
Sardinia and Spain.
On the oath of November, Schamyl and Isma
Pasba were to make simultaneous attack on TIT
Russian lines, but tae result is not yet known.
Omar Pasha had intercepted letter from Men
chikoff to Gortshakoif, advising him to keep qule
in the Prncipalilies.
Fifty pieces of artillery had been sent to Adri
anople, aud the Palace there was preparing to re-
ceive the Sultan.
The Russians are said to have required from
England the recall Of Admiral R. Lane and Capt
Borlase, now holding commands in the Turkish
fleet, both of whom hold commissions in the Brit
ish navy.
1t was reported in Vienna that an alliance hat
been formed between Servia and Montenegro.
| In consequence of heavy rains along the Danube
extended military operations were impossible and
both the Russian and Turkish commanders were
getting their troops under cover. Omar Pasha
had marched the bulk of his troops back to the
quarters they occupied previous to crossing the
Danube. The Turks, however. had formed ar
intrenched camp between kaaat aud KaraJova
The fourth and fifth Russian reserve corps are
running from Bessarabia to Walachia.
1t is reported that revolution had broken on
in Portugal in favor of Don Miguel, but the mat
ter is doubtless exaggerated.
Breadstuffs, under the influence oflarge receipts
had given way. Flour had declined Is, anc
Wheat a cd, at which reduction most holders
\ decline to sell.
The papers by the Asia furnish the following
intelligence.
| telegraphic quotation of exchange at Vienn;
on Thursday at | l-20 denotes prevalence OF re-
newed dstrust such as had been exhibited on oc
casions when news unavorable TO Russia trans
pred
The London Weekly Press states that it has thu
best authority for saying that the Emperor of Rus
STA has addressed brief and conclusive note tt
France and England, announcing that no farthe
negotiation regarding Eastern affairs could be lis
tened to, and that Russia had chosen to settle the
question by,car.
The London Times, referring to the reported
advance of the Turks from Kalafat to krajova, an(
the activity of the Turks along the Danube, say:
the campaign in Wallachia has only just com
menced.