Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-03-10
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Four Days later From Europe.

The Steamship Nashville from Havre, ar
rived at New York. on the 9Th inst, bring
ing London dates to the 18th of Feb, being
two days later.
England and France, particularly the for.
mer. are making preparations for war with
r. on On extensive scale, and with ygor and
promptlude that shows those governments to
have abandoned all hopes of peace. The
whole Of the Cunard feet of steamers have
been taken for the transport Of troops, stores,
&C. and will be freighted as fast as they ar
rive.
A Baltic fleet of36 English and 10 French
vessels IS to be form Immediately, and is
to be commanded by Sir Charles Napier
With all these active and actual preparations
for war, we hear again of negotiations for
peace.
The -Four Powers have prepared another
note, IN which they mako concession 70
the Czar-thcy will allow him to treat with
Turkey alone, and the Porte $ 90 have the
privilege of consultation with the powers
the fleet IS intended t. operate against ST.
pc'ersburgh.
Three Days later from Europe.
SANDr Hook, March Z, 10 2. NJ.
The Collins steamship Atlantic Capt
nit. has arrived.
The news IS most important
The .N1aiieiu announces taat the Gear Of
Russn's letter from 81. Petersburg arrived
in Paris on Che l3ih February, and that the
Emperor Nicholas does not accep, the pro-
posal for arrangements which was presented
10 him.
The Moniour adds. THE reply leaves no
chance Of a pacific solution.
Troops were embarking on the day the
Atlantic sailed, from liverpool. Dublin and
southampton, and ships were fitting with
great rapidty at all the ports for the Baltic
fleet
French troops were embarling from NJ
RIGA for Turkey.
There is nothing new from the Dannbc.-
Omar Pasha was strengthening his position
al hulaiai. The Turkish reserves were ad-
vancing to Widin and Oltentzi aud the
camp al Shumla bad been broken mp.
~ Consantnople Qualifications were be-
inc erected
The health OF the Turkish army and fleet
ives excellent
Six ihonssnd men and tweuiy-four ships
left Consiauiinople on the nh of February,
under an escort Of eleven British war-steam-
ers.
# was reported that when the French and
English troops should arrive in Turkey,
measure will be proposed by the Sultan to
the Divln. TO give the Christians and Nos
lens equal civic rights. The rumor is, how
ever doubtful.
An important debate in the British parlia-
mcut had taken place on the Turkish ques-
tiou, and the ahuy and navy supplies had
been voted.
The Queen has issued proclamation for
bidding the expectation Of arms, ammunition,
and marine engines or parts thereof. On an
explanation in Parliament being asked, the
Government stated that machinery will be
allowed to be sent to friendly nations.
dreadful coiliery explosion had taken
place at lnce Hail. near Wigan, by which
100 men were killed.
The Lord Chamberlain has notified Mr.
Bnchanan that be may henceforti appear at
Court In any costume be likes
The King Of Naples was attempting to
form a general Italian league.
War was very popular IA Russia.
Joseph Surge aud the rest of TIE Peace
Deputauon, were still at 81 Petersburg, but
had not seen ihe Czlr.
LATEST.
Lirerpool "Wednesday. -Fiyo thousand
troops embarked from here today.
The Greek Instruction has gained for
midable Roadway, 60OO men being under
arms in Erupus, Macedonia aud Thessaly.
II is said that If Austria does not immedi-
lately declare herself France wall form an
army of 100000 men on The lnlnn frontier,
and send force TO operate IN Italy. This
statement is believed 10 be authentic.
A telegraphc despatch says that the Rus
slams are bouharding RustchGk
There is very doubtful report current,
that the Russians have taken seven Turkish
ships Of war.
Great enthusiasm in favor Of war was
arising IN Great Britain.