Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-02
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We copy from the New York papers the fol-
lowing interesting foreign news by the Europa
and Washington which arrived at New YORK,
August 3lst, synopsis Of which we gave IN our
photographic dispatch of Thursday.
The War.-From Vienna, the 10th uli, il is iee-
graphed, There is reason TO believe that Prince
Alexander GortschakoG this morning notified the
Austrian government that as long as The Turks
are in Wallachia the Russians will retain certain
sfratagetic points in the principaites.
Austria has given up the intention Of proposing
10 the Germanic Diet, 10 put the federal army on
war footing.
The Baltic.--The Paris MoaiteuY announces
that, on the 7th and 9Th August, the French expe.
dictionary force was landed on the island OF Aiand,
north OF the fortress of Bomarsund. AT the same
time force of English and French marines
landed south ofthe fortress. The Decentralization
was covered by war steamers, and was effected,
as the MoHitsur says, without man getting his
foot wet They then erected their batteries,
while the Russians destroyed theirs and fell back
on the main fortress BY the 18th the fortress
was completely invested. On the l4th, the Rus
SLAMS made a sortie, but were driven in. On the
18th. the French carried redoubt of guns with
out losing man. Another account says i was
strong fort they took after several hours hghtng,
The bombardment Of the main fortress was 70
begin on the 10th. aR
Reports in the English papers say that the in
habtants Of Aland had risen against the Russians,
and il was proclaimed, by order ofthe French adj
miral from the pulpits Of all the churches that the
Russian sway over the islands had ceased.
The Danube.-The aspect of affairs on the
Canube ia quite unchanged.
The Russians continued 10 fortfy all stratagetlc
points as they advanced.
The London Daily Nes0s contains remarkable
special correspondence stating that the British
troops in camp at Monastir near Devna are deci-
mated by malignant cholera-totally destitute OF
$50. e. IocI 80 opl
contented and almost disorganized. The Times
correspondence partly confirms the statement.
Prince Paskiewtch returned TO Warsaw on the
18th, and will again take the command Of the
southern army.
The Black Sea.-As yet nothing has been
done.
Constantinople letters speak Of the expedition
against the Crimea still in progress but embar-
kation is deferred on account of the cholera.
Important news from the east is not expected
before the first week in SEPTEMBER.
A Russian dispatch from Odessa, August 9th
says: The allied fleets tried 10 land troops at Ba-
lakawa, Crimea.
At Sebastopo it was reported that Admiral
Lyons had bombarded Anapa for "a hours-the
result was unknown.
The Sultans daughter, Princess latina, was
married 10 Redschid Pacha's son at Constantine
pie, on the 10th inst.
The Russian fleet came out of Sebastopol and
was seen of Odessa, but they returned in safety.
Asia.-On the 4th August an offensive and de-
fensive alliance was concluded between the Porte
and SchamyL The terms have not transplred. II is,
however, understood that Schamyl insisted that
the Porte should recognize the independence OF
Circassia--he in return offering the assistance OF
fifty thousand mountaineers to act in concert with
the Turkish force.
II is said that Schamyl has obtained great
victory over the Russians, but Russian reports
state thai General Wrangel has advanced with
Russian troops from Ervan and defeated the
Turks near Bajazid with great slaughter, captured
eight gums, and afterwards occupied Bajazid
Mercantile letters from Bagad say that contracts
have been made to furnish supplies and transports
for a Hindoo British force which would arrive via
the Persian Gulf, and be landed at Barza, mouth
OF the river Tisris
intention 10 present the Sultan with thirty millions
of piastres and twelve thousand troops annually,
while the war lasts.
Great Britain.-The British Parliament had
been prorogued, and the Queen, as usual, had de-
livered a speech upon the occasion.
The Turkish loan Of f5,000,000 sterling, guar
anteed on the Turkish revenue, and Egyptian
tribute has been opened at Paris and London at
six per cent-f3,000,000 at eighty now, and the
balance FIVE months hence at eighty-fve. The
loan is already taken at two to five per cent pre-
MUM.
The last African mail brought intelligence that
two American barques, detained for not having
certificates from the New York custom house, had
been restored, Win COSTS, py vice duinlThity
court at Gambia.
The u. S. sloop-ofwar Marion left Gambia on
the 9th of July for the Cape de Verbs.
Accounts of the potato disease in the north OF
Ireland are more discouraging. II seems 10 be
spreading, though not rapidly.
Cholera was prevailing with considerable Sc
verify in Belfast.
The poor rates Just struck for the requirements
Of the present year show increase in the greater
number Of the Irish Union.
France.-The Jste Of ST. Napoleon on the 18th
inst, passed off quietly The decorations were OF
great spendor. Marshal Magnan reviewed 10000
troops grand military spectacle was enacted
in the Champ de Mars, representing the siege OF
6ilistris.
The emperor's absence was much regretted by
the Parisians; there are, however, rumors that
conspiracy had been discovered and the emperor's
absence was precautionary. Russian intrigue is
reported 10 be busy in the secret clubs.
An imperial decree orders the payment OF the
legacies Of Napoleon l., and opens credit for
eight million Of francs, aud appoints commission
TO administer it. General D'Omano is president
President Pierce's message 10 the Senate re-
specting Cuba, caused uneasiness on the Paris
Boarse, but the succeeding mail restored conf
dence.
Cholera is decreasing at Mvseilles
The emperor and empress remain at Biarritz.
They were at Bayonne on the Jete day.
The Monienr continues 10 give favorable ac-
counts Of the harvest; but the weather is now
somewhat broken.
spaiD.-The Cortes convoked for the 9Th
Of November on the basis Of the electoral of 1887,
as constituent assembly, meeting in one cham
Der, with one deputy for every $4,000 population.
Don Luis Sagasti is appointed governor Of
Madrid Colonel Cardeso governor Of Saragossa.
Colonel ODonnell, Ghe generals brother) COVER
nor of Malagoe.
Numerous minor appointments are gazetted.
The Duke OF Sotomayer, whom Espartero chal-
lenged when in London, is named Major Domo Of
the Palace.
A riot had ACQUIRED at Tortosa. The rioters
assembled, with cries of "Viva Espartero," Viva
the Constitution" "Viva Cabressa," and then
rushed TO the City Hall TO demand the abolition OF
taxes Finding there only the secretary, they beat
him 10 death with sticks tore out his heart, cut
of his head, and fung his body into the river, with
all the public records. The governor Of the city
was panic stricken, and did nothing, but Don
Frauanet, the newly appointed governor Of Val.
endis, armed the citizens, and took number Of
the rioters prisoners.
The disturbance at Barcelona on the 9th orgi.
mated thus: "a battalion was on parade at Sarria,
near Barcelona, when the people called 10 the
hand 10 srforrn % Riecas Hvmn,O =. A soldier in