Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-12-30
ArrioaI Of the Anaerica.-1en Days Later from
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ArrioaI Of the Anaerjca.-1en Days Later. from
Europe.
HALIFAX Dec. %. The royal mail steamer
America arrived at Halifax to-day. She left Liver
pool on the 9th instant, and therefore brings ten
days later advces from all parts of Europe. The
America was retarded on her passage in consequent
ce of a succession of heavy gales from the west
The political advices by this arrival except so
far as they relate to Austria are unimportant
Later accounts from Sebastopol leave affairs
there, in reference to the allies about as they were
before. There had been no further fighting, though
the bombardment was continued. Reinforcements
almost daily arriving. The condition of the
troops favorable and the siege still continued
The Russians were also being largely reinforced,
and were busiy engaged in Strengthening their pos
itiOn: SO, also, were the allies
The weather very cold and unpropitious.
Heavy storms continued in the Black sea- and there
were further accounts of shipwrecks.
The most important news by this arrival is the
fact that Austria has at last determined Join the
allies. She has already consummated the alliance
and joined England and France against Russia.
Prussia it is said will also do the same. This gives
a and decided feature to the whole question.
The fact of this alliance has caused much rejoicing
throughout England and France.
Affairs in Hungary were much agtated, and the
recent alliance of Austria is not relished.
1t is expected that Poland will be aided by the al
lies, and brought to act with them.
The greatest activity was displayed in the war
and navy departments both in France and England
Turkey had also despatched more troops to the
seat of The French government had, how
ever been put to the greatest straits for the want
of vessels Several thousand additional troops had
embarked at Toulon, and it was believed that the
allies would have 100000 men in the Crimea by
the middle of December
The Russians have been entirely driven from the
dominions of Turkey.
1t is stated that the Russians in the Crimea are
suffering terribly for the want of supplies Great
distress during the winter is predicted.
Five divisions of troops are to be sent to Omer
Pasha.
1t is believed that Prussia has consented, or will
consent, to join the western powers
The report is again renewed that the Gar is des-
irous of opening negotiations for peace.
Beyond the alliance between Austria and the al
lies, the news is not of an important character.
SECOND DESPATCH.
1t is reported that of the conditions of the
treaty between Austria and the western powers is
that she shall declare against Russia within
four weeks.
TIE MARKETS. The Liverool cotton market was
dull and prices slightly depressed Sales of the
week, AZ, 600 bales Fair Orleans, 68d.; Mobile,
3d. uplands, cd. midding qualities slightly depre
ssed Breedstufs were steady, and had raised but
little in price Canal -four, AS. as 3d.; Balti-
more and Philadelphia, AS; Ohio, 45s. Wheat
was firm, at about previous prices-red, los Sd.
lis. Cd. Indian corn frm-sales of white lat 45s.;
yellow, ABS. a AS.
Provisions were steady-sales fair, and in good
demand. Lard 53s. 54s. Groceries present no
special change-coffee quiet; lsugar and molasses
unchanged Rice 23s 23s. Cd. Tobacco twas firm,
with a steady demand Naval stores unchanged.
Iron and wool dnU.
The money market was shade easier, and con-
soils had advanced to 934 under the news from Aus
tria. Stocks were dull ; transactions moderate.