The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-03-11
Arrival Of the Balsic-Impertan News.
NEw YORK. Feb 81

4 Arrival Of the Balsic-ImPsrtant News.
NEW YORK, Feb. Fl.
The Baltic arrived below last night at 8; she
brings dates to the 9Th.
The Europe arrived on the 9Th. The Cars
s last proposition rejected; negotiations broken
off; Russion Ministers left London and Paris:
instructions sent to English and French Minis
tiers to withdraw from st. Petersburgh; France
and England making open preparations for
war.
PARIS, Tuesday.
All the rumors of the i'll success of the Orloff
mission are confirmed. 1t is not likely that he
will prolong his stay, but he will, it is said
leave directly for st. Petersburg, foreseeing
the same rebuff at Berlin. He will refrain from
visiting that capital.
1t is said the Servian Government yielding
I to the suggestion of the Russian Consulate at
Belgrade, will refuse to accept the two frmans
OF the Sultan, unless Russia gives her consent.
ST.. PETERsBURG, Jan. 20.
1t is said that the Emperor is fully aware of
the position in which he is placed, and will en-
deavor to avoid a general war if he can pre-
serve his honor and his rights. The influence
Of Count Nessclrodc is again in the ascendant
1t is also said that the Gar is about to write an
autograph letter to the Queen of England, in
which he will make an endcavor to prove that
he has not been the aggrcssor.
An Imperial ukase confirms the summoning
to arms Of all the soldiers on furloueh.
POSITIVE FAcTs.-Several Cunard steamers
are taken up by Government to carry troops
to COnstantinople. Six thousand men 20 from
England others will be taken up at different
stations. About IL, 900 men will soon he col
lected. to form part of the first expedition there
is no doubt. A brigade of Guards will form
part of the expedition. The 9Th regiment
that was under orders for Australia leaving all
the old soldiers at home whose time would be
up in few years. is now to hold itself in readi-
ness, taking all the best men. and leaving all
the young soldiers and recruits at home.
A Vienna correspondent telegraphs that Or
loft leaves for st. Petersburg, probably on We'd
nesday. The cOmhincd fleets were ut Beycos
Bay on the 9th January. Six ships and
Turkish steamer were to convey troops into the
Black Sea.
1t is understood that four vessels originally
taken up by Government to convey troops from
Ireland to Malta and from hence to West In
dies, have been taken up on worthless charges
SO that they may be available to proceed to
any point on the shortest notice.
BELGIUM.-kesslief late Russian Envoy ar
rived at Brussels at six o'clock Tuesday.
Later by the Baltic.
New YORK Feb. 20.
Intelligence from the scat of war indicate
that important preparations are at hand. The
news Ofthe most vital consequence is the opcn
preparations for war made by England and
France.
Debate in the British Parliament on the 9th
gives view of the position of affairs
One half of British revenue coast-guard force
are ordered to be drafted into the navy This
gives 2, $50 men.
The police of Paris have broken up Russian
club, called Bureau De Lcagance ct Raugarc
This club, secret agents of Russia. received
their orders to circulate reports on the Boursc
M
French papers were ordered not to speak of
the movements of troops or other preparations
ofwar, except on terms set forth in the Moni-
teur.
Among other significant orders recently Civ
en- by the French government is one for three
millions OF cannon balls.
The Paris papers confirm statements that
Omar Pacha IS movements has cut Off COMMUNE
cation between the Russian armies
NJ. Rlsseliff is to meet Baron Brunow, the
London ex-minister, at Brussels.
Orders are given TO the French Atlantic
squadron to proceed to Toulon supposed to
take troops ordered.
ing at kalfat
Private letters say the return of the allied
fleets was in consequence of the scarcity of pro-
visions at Sinopc, but this is doubtful.
The infant Princess of Astnria, the only sur
viving child Of the Queen of Spain. is danger
ously ILL.,
Admiral Chase is appointed to command one
division OF the Baltic fleet The command in
chief has not yet been given. The names of
Admiral Seymour as chief. with Sir Charles
Napier and Lord Dunwiddie under him. are
mentioned.
Omar Pasha has effected a most important
movement, having crossed the Danube with
5000 men, and divided the Russian army the
right wing of which is at CordOva, the left at
Galatla, and the centre at bucharest. Omar
Pasha crossed in person at Oltenitza. and at
last accounts was but two days march from Bu-
charest, where the Russian force is weakest
The death ofSlvio Pellico is announced
1t is expected that Smith O'Brien will be par
doned.
McHenry quotes recent imports of bacon
cleared off with good demand for prime, but in
ferlor lower. Beef and pork very langud.
The Baltic left at 5 o'clock on the Sth, and
brings 56 passengers.