Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-01
Eastern News by the Arabia,

Liverpool to the 4th inst:
EASTERN AFFA1Rs.-No hostilities had yet oc-
Cured on the Danube or in Asia in consequence
of the heavy SHOWS. The weather was now
milder.
France and England insist that Russia shall
evacuate the Principalities before April 30th.
All parties were still armng.
The Greek instruction was likely to be
speedily suppressed.
The Vienna correspondent of the London
Times, under date Of the I'd, says that an
Austrian manifesto was about to announce that
Austria will ccctpy BOSNIA and Servia. A
panic ensued on the Vienna Bourse.
The St. Petersburgh Journal says the follow
ing is the substance of the Cars answer to
Napoleon:
'sIf his imperial majesty extends his hands to
me as extend mine. am ready to forget the
modification have experienced, harsh though
it be. Then, but then only, can l discuss the
subject treated of in his letter, and may perhaps
arrive at an understanding. Let the French
feet prevent the Turks from transporting rem
forcements to the theatre of war, and let them
send me q plenipotentiary to negotiate, whom
| will receive as BELTS his character. The con-
ditions made known to this conference at Vienna
are the sole basis on which will consent to
treat. ,
The Paris Bourse on Friday was heavy and
the funds declined. The Threes closed at 66 to
Zoe; Four and Halves 961s ~.
A dispatch from Vienna Of the 9th says the
movement of troops to the Southern frontiers
continue. The Government has decided in con-
cert with the Western Powers to summon Russia
to evacuate the Principalites, and if necessary
to employ force to compel her to do so.
Intelligence had reached Brussels that the
Russian fleet was preparing to leave Cronstadt,
probably to gain the sea before the arrival of the
combined fleet The negotiations between Rus
STA and Sweden were not yet terminated, and
fears were entertained at Stockholm that Russia,
in order to give weight to her demands, will
make a demonstration with her fleets against
that capital The Russian ministry had a
private audience with the King on the 2lst
ultimo. ..,..
France and England continue their ornaments
on an immense scale. Sir Charles Napier had
been appointed commander of the Baltic allied
fleet. Admiral Seymour was in command of 20
ships which had already assembled at Spithead
The ice in the Baltic was already breaking up,
and the Russian fleet at Cronstadt was liberated
and ready to sail.
doubtful rumor was circulated that the
Car had laid an embargo on British ships in
Russian ports. ... ...
The Russians were making ostentatious pre-
parations to cross the Danube, and Omar Pasha
was preparing to check them. The Turks no
longer occupy any places on the North Danube
There has been considerable fighting in small
parties, whenever they could come in contact
Another convoy of 16, 900 men was preparing
to leave Constantinople for Batoum. Several
British men of war had been ordered from Malta
to the Piraeus to look after the Greek insurrec-
ton. The insurgents had been defeated by the
Turks near Arta. .r... -rtl.,. ...
The Turkish Government, in concert with
France, England and Prussia, had addressed
remonstrance to the Greek Court. The latter
had apologized, and dismissed the Minister Of
Police .it a-t ~"
In England the war was q1ite popular. The
additional estimates for the army and navy were
considered moderate. .a|"tj E5f.'
SWEDEN AND 3DENMARK.-Russia makes the
same demand on Sweden as she made on Prus-
sia-that of closing her ports against the ships
of England and France. Her reply was not
known. d.. ..-..-..-. .sti}.z.
England and France have requested Denmark
to allow the allied fleets to take their station at
Reil. The reply was not known. .p5s-u
Both the governments of Denmark and Sweden
have ordered their citizens in the Russian naval
service to return home. L .,r,,i
SpA1N-A formidable instruction has oc-
castle of Aliaforia and other strongholds for
considerable time, although the Captain General
attacked them with three columns of infantry
and several cannon. The insurgents finally re-
treated pursued by the cavalry. t sf---l
Madrid and the whole province is in q state OF
siege. ....-. ...-t,..s. -.- -
The instruction at Saragossa exploded pre-
maturely on the 9Th inst. The details are very
obscure. Gen. Concha is, deeply implicated.
The latest rumor states that the insurgents
had been joined by the garrison stationed OF
Huesca, and had made another stand
1t is reported that Naryaez and Espartero are
united, and are the real masters of the present
crisis. A general instruction is very probable.
PRUssIA-Russiad demands that Prussia shall
at least close her ports nearest Russia against
| French and English ships. Berlin letters say
that Prussia is not willing to accede to this de-
mand. Az 90 r-e,sr. :z,'7et+ .5a-
Prussia has granted her officers in the Turkish
service permission to remain. III
| LAFouRcHE CANAL.-We are sorry to hear that
| the Governor has retained in hands the bill ap-
propriating $4,000 dollars for the construction
| of canal leading out form Bayou Lafourche.
| This canal is ofvast Importance and prime ne
cessity to the people of Lafourche, Ascension,
Assumption and Terrebonne. The planters Of
these parishes, have an abiding interest in this
work. These four parishes are wealthy and
powerful-they need and have . right to de-
mand the assistance Of the State, the common
parent of all, for a work of such absolute impor-
lance to their welfare. A democratic legislature
by respectable majorities in both houses passed
this bill, making the necessary appropriation.
It was measure justly and properly recon-
mending itself to legislative consideration. It
received it; and was met by the General As
sembly in magnanimous spirit. ...5
| If we mistake not, the measure met the app
probation and support of every member Of both
houses representing these parishes. They knew
the interests, the wishes, the wants of their
constituents, and embodied them, as far as they
could, in the provisions of this bill. Now where
fore should the Governor veto, OF in effect veto
this bill !? Has his excellency any doubts of its
constitutionality ? Is his conscience troubled
with anxieties upon this point IHTi#fe
| If verbal statements made to US by gentlemen
of the highest responsibility and members Of the
House, and who authorize us to reiterate the
statement, be correct, no such doubts afflicted
the mind Of the Governor. His objection was
simply to the form Of the bill, or rather, as to
the agents that are to be employed in the dis
bursement of the appropriations made by the
bill. The objection, as we understand it, was
based on preference expressed by his excel
lency. He desired that these funds should pass
through the hands OF the swamp land commits.