Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-13
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ADDITIONAL ny THE CANADA.

The Canada spoke on the Both ult. the Europa,
bound 10 Liverpool. and the City Of Manchester,
from Philadelphia, for Liverpool
From the Seat of Wharf.-The exploit OF the
Fury, which occurred on the 18th ult, is recorded
by the English papers as brilliant feat. The
steamer Fury, of six guns, steamed under Aus
trian colors within three miles of the entrance 10
Sebastopol, where she saw two merchantmen,
two briggs, two frigates, and steamer leaving the
harbor The Fury dashed in and seized one Of
the merchant ships and lowed her of. The Rus
SLAMS gave chase, and the Fury was finally OBJ
lged 10 cut the prize adrift, but not until one of
the frigates and steamer came within range and
exchanged shots. The Fury after four hours
chase, succeeded in eludng the Russians, and car.
ried of the merchant ships crew as prisoners,
who gave important information respecting the
strength of Sebastopol.
Russian war steamer accomplished the bold
achievement of running from the Archipelago,
through the Dardanelles, the sea OF Marmora, and
the Bosphorus, and reached the Black sea, passing
all the Notifications and batteries in safety.
The steamer was supposed TO be Russian des-
patch boat She carried British colors and boldly
steamed through the Dardaneles and the Bos-
phorus -.
The dates from Circassia are to the LIST OF April
The agents of Schamyl among the tribes Of the
Caucasus are interchangeable, and coupled with the
presence of the English and the French fleets in
the Black sea, the consequent abandonment OF the
Russian posts on the Caucasian coasts, and the
has made deep impression on the mountaineers,
and it was expected that Schamyl would be largely
reinforced.
\ Battle at Kalafat.-On the 26th of April a
sharp combat took place before Kalafat. Twenty
squadrons of Russians, with six guns. were max
ing reconnaissance of the Turkish lines, when
the Turks sailed out with two regiments Of regu-
lars, some bayonets and cannon. After fierce
combat ofthree hours they obliged the Russians
to retreat, with loss of 500 men,
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concentrating his forces for defensive measures
The Russians We're terrifying themselves in the
Dobrudscha, where they have 10000 men.
II was reported thai the evacuation Of Lesser
Wallachia BY the Russians was designed to gain
the favor Of Austria.
The Russians were retreating towards Buoha-
rest, indicating change in the plans Of Russia.
The Sultan has offered command TO Abdel
Kader.
The expulsion Of Greeks from Turkey continues.
Operations on the Baltic.--Admral Napier
has divided his feet into three divisions. The first
has gone in the direction of Lavinia; the second
is off Riga ana the third is the entrance of the
Gulf Of Finland, near Swsaborg, where the Rus.
sian fleet is keeping close.
From the Black Sea.--Several steamers were
seen off Odessa on the 2lst, which gave rise TO
the report Of that city having been attacked by
the allied feet.
Prussia.-Baron ManteufTel stated in speech
to the chambers, in definite terms, that Prussia
maintains accord both with Austria and the west
ern powers.
The resignation Of Chevalier Bunser, as min
lister TO London was accepted. He is to be sue
ceeded by Count Beinstoff, man thoroughly Rus
sian in his predictions.
Greece.-It is reported that the Cult of Co.
rnth is guarded by French ships of war. and that
all communication is stopped between the CONT
nent and the Peloponessus. The whole of South
ern Thessaly is reported TO be in arms and the
Turks are said to have been defeated at Wezzoro.
India.-The report is confirmed that Dost Mo-
manned seeks an alliance with England.
A revolution is reported at Ava, the prince
having poisoned his brother, and seized upon the
throne.
China.-Afiairs are reported to be quiet at
Shanghai, but skrmishes are continued between
the insurgents and the imperial troops.
AT Annoy trade was reviving.
Latest by observation-disclosures, Saturday..
The Russians have completely evacuated Cra-
iowa, carrying the guns and stores to Wilma.
The occupation Of Albania and Herzegovina is
determined upon. The operations will be assisted
by Austrian ships.
PARIS, Friday EUsntng.-The funds closed at
Yesterdays prices-63f. 40c., and SOC CSC.
The story of the bombardment and capture of
Odessa rose from the fact that the Odessa Bate
ries fred into the British ship Furious sent with
a flag of truce to bring off the consul and British
residents.
Paskiewitch was making formidable prepare
tions for an attack on Silisria.
Captain Foote deserving British officer, was
accidentally drowned in the Baltic.