Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-20

ed that the Russians have crossed the Danube
in great force to strike decisive blow before
the arrival Of the Anglo French force. On
the 23d ult. Gortshakoff crossed the Dan
ube above Tulska, which place he occu.
pied, capturing IL guns and making 200
prisoners. He also captured several small
fleets on the Turkish side Of the river. Gen.
Luders with the main body of the Russians
crossed from Galatz without much loss
Full $4,000 Russians are now on the ri ht
bank. On the 23d Gen Luders commenced
preparations for the seige of Matschin.
On the 23d a large body Of Russians al
tempted to cross near Ol,ani'za, desperate
battle ensued in which the Russians were
routed with the loss of 5000 killed. The
Turks themselves were also so badly cut
up that they had to retire 10 their en,rench-
ments. The Russians have now how ever
effected passage of the river at three
points.
On the very day the Russians commenc-
ed crossing the river, Omar Pasha had in
tended TO attack the Russian head quarters
Pogana, the plan of the attack was drawn
up, and the entire force pu. under command
Of the French Col. Drew, but the Russian
movements disconnected the plan.
The Russians were abandoning their forts
on the East coas. Of the Black Sea. Souch-
am Kale had been burn. and plundered by
the Circassians. 1t was rumored that the
Turks were preparing TO attack Sevasto-
pol.
Accounts from Greece were uufavorable.
The Turkish Minister bad left Athens and
the Greek Instruction was reviviDg, but
the Turks hold the fortresses and have
5000 troops in Epirus.
Enjoys were daily expected at Athens
with the final commands Of England and
France. II was reported that several mobiles
had joined the Instruction.
The whole French army Of $4,000 men
will be 10 Turkey by May LIST. !, was re-
ported that the British force would be in
creased to 10000 men. The first division
Of the expediionary force was being rapid
~ forwarded from Malta to Constantine le
Ten Russisn ships from Sevastopol were
reported to be near the gulf Of Perckoss off
the eastern coast Of the Csimea. The allied
fleets were still at Beycos Bay.
WARLIKE MOVEMENTS IN THE BALTIC.
The feet under Sir Charles Napier Was a.
gain under way for the purpose, as was
supposed, Of Selling upon the island Aland.
Kicege bay was named as Inc place of rem.
devious.
The British Minister at Berlin had sent
the announcement, of The declaration Of W ar
to Sir Charles Napier, with instructions 10
commence hosiiiIies.
The Russians were making great prepa-
rations for the conflic. in the Baltic. All
the lighthouses and buoys have been re-
moved, end foT@ida6ls fleets Of gun boats ais
principal points. Attempts are being made
TO block up intricate parts of the channel
with rocks. All The houses al Cronstad,
incapable of defence are being pulled down.
New batteries are every where in course Of
erection, and 200 additional gun-boa.s have
been ordered.
The Car and his son were personally su-
perin.euding these preparations.
Considerable discomfort prevails in Fin
land towards Russia and some arrests had
been made.
ENGLAND.-It was rumored that Lord
Aberdeen was about 10 resign, but the Globe
conlradicts the report.
The London papers are full of proclama-
lions regulating the details of the war.
In the House Of Commons the Attorney
General stated that England does not and
cannot forego the right Of search of neutral
vessels for articles contraband Of war.
The bill to double the income tax had
passed the House Of Commons.
The TRIPARTITE TREATY.-The five
articles Of the TriparIite Treaty are as fol-
lows
1st. France and England engage to supper.
Turkey by force Of arms until the conclu-
sion of peace that shall secure the indie
pendence and integrity Of the Sultan's Do
minions.
Cd. The Porte shall not conclude peace
without the consent of her allies.
Sd. The alIies shall evacuaie the Turkish
Territory after the war.
Alb. This Treaty to remain open to
the adhesion of the other Powers of Eu-
rope.
5h. Turkey guarantees 10 all the subjects
Of the Porte, without distinction of creed,
perfect equality in law.
FRANCE.-The Government makes an an
nouncement similar to lba! of England res
pec,ing the commerce of neutrals end will
not at present issue letters of marque.
The subscription 10 the French war a.
mounts to 467,OOO,000 francs.
The Minister Of Marine had addressed
circular to the Chamber Of Commerce high
ly applaudlng the United States for refusing
letters of marque.
SPAlN-The Queen has amnestied oil
the prisoners implicated in the expedition
Of Lopez sgains, Cuba.
THE CoNTINENT.-Switzerla Austria
and Prussia have not taken sides by an O.