The Empire County argus., 1854-06-17
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER
GOLDEN GATE.
SAN Francisco, June l.

three o'clock, P. M, bringing New York dates to
May 90, and European news to May 6.
The Steamer Europa had arrived at N. Y. She
brought eighty passengers, among them was Lord
Elgin. The news is highly important American
privateers reported to have captured French
brig off Lands End.
The allied fleets bombarded the Russian forts at
Lulina, mouth of the Danube. No details received
On the 18th and 10Th of April Omar Pasha with
10000 men gave battle to General Luders between
Sillistria and Rascova. The battle ragged several
hours During the previous night, Omar Pasha
sent division towards Scd, which division during
the height of the battle attacked the Russians in
the rear The Russians retreated behind Czaryeda
with a loss Of many guns, stores, baggage and mil
itary chests. The Russians continued the attack
'on the Goth, at Lilstria. The Turks crossed the
Danube to destroy the batteries. The Russians
having advanced to Kalarach and after hard fighting
retired. Up to the 23d Sllistria remained undama-
ged. Paskewitch has ordered the Russians to ad-
vance no farther into the Debrudscha
An important battle was fought on the 25th be-
tween the Turks and the Greek insurgents. Nota
was taken by the Turks in fifty minutes.
The Greek leaders lkaraistrak and lsavellas fled.
There was considerable slaughter. The important
town of Meltsov taken by the Turks, and was
also pillaged by the Albanians.
The Greek leader Grivas fed With the excep-
ton of Pirous, all the coasts Of Greece is closely
blockaded by the Allies.
On the Goth April, a Battle ensued between the
Turks and Montcnegrins, commanded by Pctrovich.
Hostities have fairly commenced. 1t is repor-
ted that Austria will occupy the province.
Sir Charles Napier is closely bocknding all the
Baltic ports. Russia is fitting out fleet against
him of 800 armed boats
Latest by telegraph. Paris, May 5. The lmpc
rial Guard has been reesablished and Gen. st Jean
Dcangelet appointed commander.
Paris, May G. Napers fleet was quietly anchor
ed three miles from Stockholm. The ice was
breaking up, and it was expected that Cornstadt
would be open on the lst of May.
A telegraphic despatch received last night
announcing victory by the Turks and that Omar
had succeeded in cutting into the Russian army in
the Dobrudscha.
Great excitement has been caused by rumors Of
the exploits of the 'Grapc Shot, and British steam
ers had been sent in pursuit Of her.
New York, May 10Th
A large crowd was present at the tombs during
the examination of Staight, Alien and Morse the
alleged Know Nothings charged with robbing Mr..
Elliot of certain papers, belonging to the order.
Much excitement prevailed. Elliot the complain
ant, was charged by the bysanders with having
been catholic Priest at the South. This charge
he denied. The examination will be resumed to
day The ship Caronus from Bremen, for New
York, with passengers went ashore on the Beach,
about three miles below Squam Beach Inlet The
ship Montezuma, was ashore, and is valued at $35,-
900, ship and cargo insured The ship VIM Layton
was ashore at Squam beach,
The ship Bremen reports thut on April 2lst she
boarded the British ship David from London for
Quebec. The Captain stated that he sailed from
l-endon, April %, and in lat 40 deg and Ion. 81
deg. 10 min. encountered u tremendous hurricane
from the eastward which blew the vessel on her
beams end, and shifted the ballast, compelling
them to cut away the mast, and causing the vessel
to leak badly. On the 10Th boat was sent them
men became mutinous. Capt. Rankin supplied
them with some tools and other articles to enable
them to rig jury masts, and return to ngand.
On the 22d Of April the Bremen passed a large
ship fire, with two vessels lying too, her,
which were supposed to have taken off the passen
gers and crew.
WASHINGTON. May 10Th.
Senator Douglass unequiyocally denies that he
has made the arrangements reported in some news
papers any other with Hon Mr.. Cutting, or with
any body else respecting the Nebraska Bill.
He goes in for the Bill proposed by Richardson
lin House. being the Senate bill without Clayton's
provision, DISTINGUISHING all residents of foreign
Birth not fully Naturalized Not more than one
third of the members are in attendance, and but
few spectators
Col Benton in some remarks excited the greatest
attention.
The election of U. S. Senators in Conn. resulted
in the choice of Francis Gilett, Abolition, for the
let received but one majority, and was elected in
the house by throwing out three blank votes, Iie
most unblushing corruption is charged upon his
supporters.
Washington, 18th.--Senate, The proceedings
during the morning, however, were of no especial
interest. House of Representatives, communi-
cation was read from the Secretary of State trans
mitting correspondence which had passed between
England and the U. S. with regard to Neutrals III
the existing war between Russia and Turkey.
The House then went into committee on the Ne
braska Bill.
MIR. Miller of Miss addressed the House in favor
of the Bill. Mr. Baker of New York opposed it.
tremendous storm of wind and rain, broke over
the city of Washington, Wednesday evening, during
which lady of that city was killed
Gen Gadsden arrived in Charleston, S. c. Satur-
day last. He was awaiting the arrival of the U. s.
steamer Fulton which to carry him to Mexico
The Louisville Courier notices the movements of
MIR. Mat Ward, as follows: Mr.. +. Ward & Bro
in Indiana.-They said thoy had been in the town
but short time before committee of citizens
waited on them and desired them to leave the place
Thereupon they went to Judge Huntington, some
distance in the country, and afterwards took pas
sage for Arkansas. When the steamer reached
Henderson large crowd collected on the wharf
and ordered the Captain to be off with his boat and
cargo.
THE VERY LATEST.
Paris, Friday evening. The following intelli-
.gence has been received from Belgrade:
April 22d. Twelve steam vessels of the combi-
anH HnAf1 Al r a.