The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-06-30
Late from Europe.

The WAR.-lnlense anxiety prevails in Eng
land and France with regard to Sillistra. The
Russians have 20, 900 men on the spot, and the
assaults are continued day and night. They had
made a practicable breach in the walls OF the for.
ress, but rise in the Danube prevented the storm.
ing and in the meantime the breach was repaired
Advices from Sillistria TO the 25h ult., repor,
that the fortress nigh, mold out fifteen days. The
commandant Mersa Pasha, threatens to blow uE
the fortress rather than surrender.
On the night Of the 9th nlt., the Russians made
three attempts TO storm, but repuIsed with
fearful loss, leaving 800 dead beneath the ram
parts OF the fortress. The Turks also made sor.
tie, dealing dreadful havoc among the Russians
killing and wounding 4,5OO.
The allied headquarters have been establish ed
at Varna.
The Turks also defeated on the 31st OF May
1000 Russians at SIana, killing 500, and coptur.
ing their guns. Other encounters, more or less
sanguinary, reported.
All The Russian troops at Bucharest are order.
ed 10 advance to the Danube, The Russian forces
in Lesser WaIlachia are still falling back.
All was quiet on the Danube.
The allied feet is cruising about-no enemy in
sight.
The BAIr1o.-Nothing further has been done
oy the fleet. Admiral Napier's feet was at Hell
singiors, and Admiral Corry's, including the
French squadron, would cruise off the Southern
coast until arriving near Cronstadt when both
fleets would unite and anchor across the Gulf.
The French squadron Of % ships passed Rugen
on the 4th nst.. steering northeast.
A force of steam gun boats, required by the
fleet, are being hastily fitted out in England.
Five English ships OF war are on their way to
blockade the White Sea.
AsrA.-The Crcassans, under SthsmyI, are
preparin 10 attack Tiflis.
negligence was received at Constantinople, on
the 3Oth Of May, Of the occupation of Redout Kales
bv the Turks. Anaha and Kulah had been eva.
cuated.
GREECE.-A dispatch from Athens confirms
The repor, OF an insurgent victory in Thessaly.-
The Turks lost 700 killed and prisoners.
new Greek ministry is installed in office, and
are Diminishing all the functionaries implicated in
the Instruction.
PoLAND.-A further disa rming OF the people has
been ordered in Russian Poland. The Poianders
watching he progress of the with great in.
ie.es,, and it is believed premeditate a movement
for restoring the nationality OF their country.
MoRocco. The Emperor. Of Morocco forbids
the entrance Of the Russian flag into Moorish ports
during the progress of the war.
GERMANY-A meeting between the Emperor
Of Austria and the King OF Prussia, attended by
their respective ministers, 10 take place on the
goth Of June, on the frontier of Saxony. The
movement creates some suspicion, especially as it
has transpired that Count Mostiz is The bearer of
letter fron the Emperor of Austria to Nicholas
1t was also rumored that Russia was lnclined to
authorize Austria 10 propose an armstice.
o Important movements are also dscernabe among
the German States.
GREAT BRIrAIN.-Lord John Russell has laid
before Parliament treaty with Spain respecting
the Cuban slave trade.
Lord John Russell had been appointed President
Of the English Council, the Duke OF New castle,