Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-18
LATEST FROM EUROPE.


Arrival of the America.
HALIFAX, august 16.-The royal mail steam
ship America, Captain Long, from Liverpool on
the 9Th instant, arrived at this port about o'clock
this evening
| The Eastern War.
The DANUBE-The news from the Danube con.
tinues generally favorable TO the allies, but no
thing decisive has taken place.
On the morning of the 30lh, the Russians are
stated TO have attacked the Turkish and French
camp al Giurgsvo, but were totally defeated with
the loss Of TWO thousand killed and large mum
Der Of prisoners
The Russians We're retreating in forced
marches. They had quilted Fraleschi, and it was
occupied by the Turks.
Tne evacuation Of WalIachia was completed,
| and proclamation had been issued, declaring
that all the soldiers who remained behind would
be considered deserters
The Russian troops were being concentrated on
the Sereth.
Omer Pacha was expected to arrive at Bucha-
rest on the 3lst July, and would meet with bril-
liant reception.
II Is believed that force must be employed 10
dslodge the Russians from Moldavia.
The Austrian army under Prince Lichtenstein
IS ordered TO advance from Pesth 10 Gallacia, the
army in Gallacia moving towards the frontiers.
The Archduke Abrecht has removed his head
quarters to Cronstadt, in the southeast corner of
Pennsylvania.
The total Austrian force on the frontiers reach
ed $4,000 mel, under command OF Baron Dekess
The frontiers have not been crossed, but the pre-
parations for hostilties were on colossal scale
Russia makes no warlike demonstration towards
the Prussia frontiers.
The cholera was increasing in violence al Con-
stantinople aa
The third French division left Varna on The 9th
for Kustendje and Sislria.
The accounts from Montenegro are unsatisfac-
tory. Prince Daniel was assuming threatening
attitude towards the Turks at Apuiz.
The Black Sea.
The allied fleets, with Generals Canrobert and
Brown, had proceeded towards the Crimea coast
TO reconnoitre.
The Times declares positively that a force Of
from $4,000 10 100000 men-Brilish, F. ench, and
Turks-wil Immediately invade the Crimea, and
will attempt 10 affect Judgment on the heights
that command Sebastopol
The Baltic.
The feet was at Letsund at latest accounts
General Baragusy dIiilllers had had an interview
wuh the King of Sweden. His majesty declares
his willingness TO unite with the western powers
on certain conditions.
DIiilliers, with the French troops, had Joined
the fleet Of Inc Aland Islands
kamla Karleby had been reinforced by the Rus
SLAMS.
-Four hundred British, of the 18Th, made de-
scent on Fouga, in the Island Of DIESEL, and after
destroying four boats retired.
Since the 23d the blockade Of the ports in The
Gulf has been more rigorous, it not being possible
for any vessel TO enter or leave
The Russian Emperor, Archduke Constantine
and the Archduchess, had narrow escape from
being captured by an English steamer near Cron-
stadt,
Admiral Cory had returned home an invalid.
From Asia,
The reported defeat of the Turks by the Rus
SLAMS, at Kars, is confirmed, and the Russians
were besieging Kars
Cholera had made its appearance among the
British troops.
Spain.
Affairs were generally Tranquil.
Espsriero has taken the osth.as president of the
new council
On the I'd inst, the barbados al Madrid were
being removed at Espartero's request.
The nomination Of oDonnell is the most popu.
lar Of any in the new ministry.
Great Britain.
The Canadian Legislative council bill was passed
to a second reading in the house of commons on
the 9TH inst.
The bank Of England reduced the minimum rate
OF interest 10 five per cent. on the 9TH.