Washington sentinel., 1854-05-03

and Suwalki. The frontier of Russia is closed 10
all bur Russians
II is confirmed that the Russians have entered
Servla. A force crossed on the 18th, and occupied
Turna The important fortress of Tchaking $50
spelled in the telegraph despatch) in Lower Wal
with all The Russian stores, &c.
The Russians We're threatening 10 cross al q
point up the river.
France.-The Moaateuy publishes the law in
creasing the military contingent. for 1854 from
$4,000 to lac, 900 men. Marshal ST. Arnaud, COM
manderin chief of the French army OF the east
left Paris, 10Th, for Marseles
The accounts of the Bank Of France for the
month ending on 18th showed an increase in the
stock of bullion of $l5,000,0 900, partly in conse-
quence of the stale of exchanges, and partly owing
to the numerous small subscriptions paid in on
account of the loan. The Moniteur also publishes
the official returns of the indirect taxes and rev.
enues of France for the first quarter of 1854.
These returns give the amount at $l96, 100000
francs, against l99G00,000 francs in the cores
ponding quarter of last year. The returns are
considered satisfactory.
Three screw ne-oi-batte ships, on the model OF
the Napoleon, are now being built to be called the
Vile de Nantes, Vile de Lyons, and Vile de Bor-
deaux.
On the 14th there was rumor in Paris that the
garrison was under arms, but the Bourse showed
no indication of distrust. Several arrests We're
however made
Prayers had been ordered in all the Jewish syna-
gogues for success fthe French arms against the
Russians.
AT banquet given by the authorities Of Mar
settles in honor Of Prince Napoleon, who passed
through that city on his way the seat Of war in
Turkey, the Prince alluded 10 the anticipated re-
suits of the war in these terms
/" It is not permitted TO anybody to foresee the
political results OF the war which is commencing.
But our glory and our interests in good hands;
| let us have confidence in him who has hitherto
conducted the difficult eastern question with so
much dignity and skill. That which is certain is.
l q
new and vast markets will be opened 10 this great
commercial city. The Black sea, almost closed
/ TO the present period, shall become sea open for
| the commerce Of the west The Ottoman empire,
consolidated and no longer fearing an ambitious
and suspected neighbor, may develope all its inn
| mense resources, and lead them into that course
1 of progress into which it wishes to enter. This is
what is permitted us TO expect and what wished
to point out 10 you in order prove to you all the
4 advantages which Marseilles may acquire from
this war against Russia. Your interests con-
/ sequenty identified with your duties. Igiye you,
II Prosperity 70 the city Of Marseiles.'o
! PARIS, MONDAY EvENING--The treaty, offensive
/ and defensive, entered into between Austria and
Prussia, has been speedily followed by similar
treaty, though with very different object, be-
tween France and England. Ever since war
! with Russia has become inevitable, both govern
ments have felt that as preliminary to hostile
4 ties, solemn treaty, setting forth the common
objects in which they were engaged, was indis
4 pensable. This treaty,required great considera.
tion, and has been the subject of long negotiations,
4 which have at length been brought 10 termina-
i tion. Yesterday the exchange OF the ratifcations
took place in Paris. Thetreaiy Of alliance, often
| sive and defensive, consists of FIVE articles. Il
has reference solely 10 the Turkish question. and
kes no allusion to any further eventualities
4 which may arise in consequence Of the war which
/ has now broken out. II was rumored that there
were some secret articles, bnt this is is now de-
4 MED.
PARIS, April THE departure Of the Duke of
i Cambridge is postponed for another day. II had
4 been announced for this morning, but his royal
| highness does not leave till Tuesday Lord de
| Ros will not il is said leave till the end of the
week; he proposes joining Marshal ST. Arnaud
/ at Constantnople.
The Patrle contra1iicts, ION authority,n - the re-
! port Of the death of Colonel Diem According to
a letter from Constantinope of the 9Th, the colonel
| was then at the headquarters Of Omer Pasha, and
| in perfect health
4 PARIS Ap,H 1S-According 10 advices from
| Turin of the 18th instant the Sandman govern
ment had issued an order prohibiting any prfva-
teers under the Russian flag from being armed,
provsioned, or harbored, with their prizes in Sar-
dnan ports
The Turenne, lOo-gun ship was launched at
Rochcfort on the 18th.
Lord Raglan left for Marseilles this morning.
/ The Bourse was well supported to-day The
4 three per cents closed at 63f doc for the end Of
month, andthe four and half per cents at 9Of 1Oc.
Spafn.-MADRID, April 11.-Lord Howden has
addressed a note 10 the Spanish government, re-
quring thn it shall close its ports against Russian
privateers, if Russia issues letters Of marque.
BY advices from Madrid Of the 18th April we
learn that the Queen has amnestied the soldiers Of
the regiment Of Cordova who took part in the re-
| volt at Saragossa. ~.
Austria.-VIENNA, Apra 11.-'In general, little
confidence is TO be placed in promises made here,
but the long-entertained suspicion that Austria
would in the end grievously disappoint the west
4 ern powers is al length removed.
Either on the 7th or Slh the treaty of alliance
/ between Prussia and Austria was concluded al
Berlin, but not until after severe struggle be-
| tween the nationa! and Russian parties. Various
/ conjectures have been made respecting the con-
ditons of this offensive and defensive alliance be-
tween the two great German powers but nothing
| positive Is, until now, known on the subject, AS
! soon as Austria had come TO an understanding
with Prussia, she lost no time in making public
her intention to maintain the principles which she
had professed previous 10 the declaration or war
! by France and England against Russia.
There is reason 10 believe that this government
has not given promise TO the western powers 10
! pursue particular line of conduct under certain
circumstances; and when ii is recollected that
| the forces of England and France have not vet
taken the field the present reserve Of Austria will
appear perfectly natural Even now we have no
official notice that the relations between Austria
and Russia have undergone any material change.
but such is the case. You must not be astonished
should YOU shortly hear that two armies are to be
placed in Gallicia, and that Austria has 100000 or
100000 men under arms. The negotiations rela.
tive to the conditional occupation Of Servia, Mon
tenegro and Bostinia, are still going on but il
would be well for all parties if the diplomatists
wonld put on "a little more steam" Iii believed
that a small detachment Of Russians has actually
paid flying ,1sit TO Scrvia, in order TO inspect
the right bank of the river; and you will perhaps
recolect that they acted in similar way last year,
]ust before they regularly commenced the passage
of the Pruth
The Austrian troops are as close TO the Turkish
frontier as is possble but il is not clear how this
government can safely venture to occupy any
part Of her neghbors territory until it has receiv-
ed permission so 10 do The public in general
has no idea of the vast preparations for war which
are being made here. The army on the south
eastern frontier is nearly 100000 strong, but still
renforcements are sent of al the rate Of from six
TO nine special trains full day. The number Of
horses to be purchased will appear almost in
credible, but positive information was yesterday
given me that il is fixed at $4,000 Yesterday
complete pontoon-tran left this city by the Glogg-
ntz railroad and this is naturally intended for that
part of the Croatan military frontier which touch
on BosDia. That Austria will NOT approve of