Columbia gazette., 1853-12-24
FROM EUROPE.

The Emperor Of Russia has issued an
insolent manifesto with regard to the
Eastern Question, stating bis determi-
nation to compel the Porte, by force of
arms. to submit to his demands.
The Fourth Division of the Russian
army had been attacked at Turtukai, by
the Second Division of the Turks.
The Russians retired towards Bucha-
rest, with the loss of 639 killed and
wounded, including fourteen superior Of
fcers. The Turks were also victorious
in two battles fought on the Russia side
of the Danube, the former being under
the command of Selim Frcha.
The Turkish army was pressing for
ward in strong force for Bucharest. A
Russian steamer lying at Orsova had
been burned by the Tmks. An efforts
on the part of the Diplomatists to settle
the difficulties between the two Govern
mcnts were now believed to be hopeless,
at least until decisive battle should be
| fought.
There was still much sickness in the
Russian army, and its numbers were re-
duced to $4,000 men. No reinforce
ments could arrive within shorter peri
cd than six weeks.
Austria consented to remain entirely
neutral, in case that Turkey would en-
gage not to employ Austrian refugees in
Its army.
At the latest accounts the allied fleets
were lying in the Bosphorous.
BY Telegraph,-1h he latest rumor
was that the Sultan had placed himself
at the head of his troops.
| The Turks have sustained one unim-
portant defeat since last advices.
The Emperor of Russia declares that
he will regulate his conduct by that of
England and France, and that the pas
sage of a single English or French ves-
sci Of war into the Black Sea, will be
considered a declaration of war by the
Power to which it belongs
The Emperor Of France is said to be
anxious for war. He says the Gar has
gone far enough. The French people
are much excited
Disaffection have broken out among
the Poles in the Russian army, in con-
sequence Of which several Of them have
been shot.
1t is reported that in the latest battle
the Russians have been again defeated
with the loss Of two thousand men.
In England it was rumored that Lord
Aberdeen had resigned the Secretary
ship Of Foreign Affairs.
Selim Pacha is said to have crossed
the Russian Frontier in Asia, and news
was hourly expected Of a decisive battle
which it was presumed must have taken
| place and decided the campaign.
The Russians, it is said, have only
10000 fighting men in the Principali-
ties, and it was the general impression
that Russia would be defeated.
The Turks have taken Chirkedy in
Asia.
1t is stated that 10000 Turks have
crossed the Danube.
|
| A Coon MovE.-The New England
Society at their meeting on Wednesday
evening, voted that ladies should be in
vited to grace the tables at their dinner
on the 22d inst. This is a very COM
mon custom in New England, and con-
tributes much to the social character of
the festivity. We understand that it is
proposed to Danish intoxicating drinks
| from the tables. It can hardly he ax.
pedient to have both women and wine,
and it would display much better taste
to select of the two, the former in pref
erence. We have heard better speech
es at a dinner where there was no wine
than we over heard at any other
Times.