The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-05-24
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l"c News from Europe by the last
Steamer is Of an exciting character. The
gaIne-of war has commenced in earnest
and blood and carnage, .apine, murder,
desolati"n and misery it's accompanyments.
By the arrival ofthe Atlantic we learn that
part Of the allied fleet had bombarded
The Russian town Of Odessa, situated or
The northeast coast Of the Black Sea. The
attack however, under the direction of Ad-
miral Dundos, seems 10 have becna bun
"lcd affair, Of which the English are by
no means proud. The prospect of war
between Spain and the United States,
growing out OF the Black Warrior affair,
IS brought nearer by tho advices of this
Steamer. Ofthe result of such a contest
the Madrid correspondent of the London
Tunes SAYS:
"I'o any but Spaniards there can scarce
" be 4 shadow Of doubt as TO the face of
Cuba i'll case Of a war between Spain and
The U. States, snpposng, Of course, nun IN
icrierence on the part OF any powerful ally
OF the former country. AT the same time
America would not escape undaInnged in
a conflict with this comparatively feeble
country. Tie ocean would be quickly
covered with prIvateers under Spanish
colors. and American commerce would
suffer greatly. And at the last moment,
when all hope was lost, fully believe that
spain would emancipatc the slaves and
abandon the Island to them sooner than
see ts darling possesslon--the "Queen Of
the Antilles" lali all easy prey and flour
'rhng pusscpson INTO the hands Of the am.
br'ous and encroachIng Republic, which
gives il so much uneasiness."
Since the above the Steamer Europa
with three days later intelligence from
Europe has arrived at New York. We
CLIP the following items OF news from tho
teegraphic reports to the Cdrolinian -
The allied fleets hade bornbarded the
city Of Suina Boghaz, at the mouth oil
the Danube. Oner l'acha also obtained
4 signal victory over the Russian General
Ludcrs.
The American privateer Grape Shot is
reported to hare captured French brig of
Lands End.
"On the 18Th and 10Th Omcr Pacha,
with 10000 men, gave battle to General
Luders, between Slislra and Rustchuk
The engagement lasted for several hours.
During the previous nigh. On, paEna had
sent division towards sea, which DIVISION
during the night Of the battle, attacked the
Russians III the rear, causing tremendous
confusion. The Russians rc,reated be-
hind Chcrnawoda, with the loss OF many
guns, stnrcs baggage, and military chests.
The Russians continue the attack OH S.iis-
trla.
The Turks, on the Goth, crossed the
Danube, lor the purpose oi desire, ing the
Russian batteries, advanced to kaluruch,
and alter hard lighting returned nr the G:!d
TO S,llstria IN goud order.
Prince Pdskelewtch has ordered the
Russians 10 advance no lurthcr into the
DoSruJsCha,
An important battle was fought on the
18th between the Turks aud Greek insur-
gents. Uta was ta Ell BY assault in fifty
minutes by The Turks. The Greek lead
crs, Karaskakl aud lsavIItas, fled, The
slaughter was considerable. The ilnpor
;ani town OF Meizno was also taken by the
Turks, and plllaged hv the Alban;ans--
The Greek leader Gr.eves fled. Except
lhe P.r,us all the coast OF Greece is close.
~ b'ockadea hy the allies.
Oh hc l9sI: fight ci,Bued between the
Turks and Munencgrlns at Nicks,ck,
commanded by the clicf George Peirn-
witch. HnatllllIes have now fairly com
menced. and each steamer will but en-
hancc the interest felt in the contest in
the East.
IL ls reported that the Austrians will oc
cupy the Provinces.
Ainral Napier ls closely blockading all
The B.lIc porIs. and Russia liz i,,ln. out
Il ileel oi SUI armed boats to send against
ham.