Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-03-30
ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC.
Nxw YoRK March 23.
- nnastinn is nnchanred.

The Pacific sailed on "Wednesday,
the Sth inst. The Africa arrived out
on the 7th, and the america, from Bos-
ton. The clipper ship Lightning ar
rived at Liverpool in IS days from bos-
ton.-
The position of affairs in regard to
the Eastern question remains unchang-
ed No battles had taken place on the
Danube, except that two columns OF
Russians attacked each other in the
dark in mistake for Turks. Some hun
dreds were killed before the error was
discovered. Small skirmishes go on be-
tween the Turks and Russians.
There is nothing new from ASA or
from the fleets.
The Greek insurrection has been al
most checked and is no longer formlda-
bic.
The United States Minister at Con-
stantinople. had presented his creden-
tials to the Sultan and made an address
in answer to the Sultan, assuring him of
the sympathy of the United States.
The British Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer proposes to double the income
tax and the French Minister of Fin
ance to borrow 250,OOo, 900 francs to
meet the expenses of the war.
Preparations are still going on in Eng
land. The first division of the feet for
the Baltic was to sail in a day or two
1t consists of Admiral Corry's Squad
ron.
The French Government advertises
for 100 ships, to embark troops and
stores at Marseilles for the east.
The Earl of Londonderry is dead.
More difficulties have occurred at
Preston with the operatives.
Messrs. Dickson & Co., Of Glasgow
have failed. Their liabilities amount
to f9oo.ooo.
Mr.. Soule is reported to be in high
favor with the Queen of Spain.
The Spanish insurrection has been
suppressed.
Portugal is quiet,
Austria still slightly wavers. Prus-
sia refrains from indicating what course
she viii pursue.
Russia has prohibited the export Of
grain from Odessa and the sea of Azof.
This announcement has strengthened
the English grain markets. Peters
burgh letters state that the prohibition
of the export of Breadstuffs does not
extend to vessels loading or laden.
Breadstufs.-The market has recov-
cred from the depression. Former
prices have been re-established.--
McHenry, Richardson & Brothers and
others report Flour in fair demand;
Western Canal worth 39s. Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and Ohio 39s@4Os in
store. Wheat in limited request, rath-
er irregular but on the whole irmer in
tone. Prime white 12s. Indian Corn
in slow demand at Sd advance; good
yellow held at 46s; fine white 48s.
London Money Market.--Consols
closed on the 7th at 91A@9I4 for ac-
count, and 91A@91E for money.
Paris Market--Evening.-Threes
closed at 67f; four and-a-half per cents
94f SOC.
By Tslegraph.-The Morning Her
aid, third edition, of Wednesday, states
that Kalafat had fallen and the garrison
massacred.
The ship Robert Kelley went ashore
on Arklow Bank, Ireland. Her pas
sengers were saved. The ship was dis
charging her cargo.
The Morning Herald, third edition,
says that messenger arrived with the
announcement that the Russians had car
ried Kalafat, &c. No details were Civ
en-. 1t is believed that the report is ut
terly false.
CoEsrANr1NoPLE, Feb. 25.-Persia
remains neutral, but is fortifying the
Turkish frontier.
The Atfghans are attacking the king
dom of Candahar. Persia has offered
her mediation. The Kahn of Khiva has
taken refuge in Bokhara and summoned
the neighboring nations to take part In
the struggle against Russia.
LosDoX, March 8th.-The Vienna
correspondent of the Chronicle tele-
graphs that new proposals have been
received from Nicholas. Russia offers
to evacuate the principalities the moment
the draft of preliminaries of peace is
signed. The terms are not more fayora-
bic than the last overtures which the
Conference rejected. A British courier
bearing summons for the evacuation
of the Provinces is already on the way
to st. Petersburg.
1t is reported that the Russian Minis
ter has offered his resignation.
Queen Victoria was to review the
fleets on Saturday. Admiral Corris'
division of the feet was to sail about
the 9th of March for the Baltic.
The Austrian government has pub
lished an official document expressing
its views on the difference between Rus
sia and Turkey. 1t regrets that the
proposals sent by the western powers
were of such nature as to leave hardly
hope of favorable reply, but admits
that their demands were just and in ac-
cordance with the interest of Europe.
Austria is prepared to meet the dangers
which may accrue from great war in
an adjoining country, and from the sub
versive tendencies which may manifest
themselves on the frontiers of Europe