Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-15

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4 The steamer Pacific arrived at New York OF
} the 9th. with Liverpool dates to January 10Th. 4
There has been since the sailing of the las
steamer no abatement in actual h0siiiitIes or II
preparation for war No further fighting wa
however reported either in Europe or in Asia.
T The allied fleets were last seen steering Tor Ba
taum With fair wind The Russian fleet wa
also at sea.
The answer of the Gar in regard to the en-
trance of the fleets into the Black Sea had beer
received. The London Times says the Gar ha
not proceeded to extreme measures on learning thu
entrance of the allies into the Black Sea. lie re-
plies by the question, ''are the fleets to observe
strict neutrality or to take active part with Tur
key" Ss
telegraphic despatch from Vienna states thai
il has been ascertained that the Cars final an
| swer 10 the Vienna note will be contemptuons
refusal. He will refer Turkey to Prince Gort-
shakotf the Russian commander in the Principal
tiles, for further particulars. He i'll also declare
that he will not abate one jot OF the demands OF
Prince Menchikoff. ai sI .et
The English people seeing that war is lnevlta-
BILE, have made up their minds 10 The necessity OF
quietly accepting it,
despatch from Copenhagen, the capital of
Denmark, on the 10Th says: IL is said that the
answer of Russia to the declaration of neutrality
had been received. Russia refuses to consent and
insists that Denmark shall side with one or the
other party. a..
tdespatch from Berlin says: The Gar insists
as a preliminary condition Of all negotiation, that
the neutrality of the allied fleet in the Black Sea
shall be declared in formal document.
The Paris Constitutional publishes the follow
ing expressions Of the Gar. When the Gar
heard that the fleets had entered the Black Sea,
he said, II expected the resolution taken by Eng
land and France; and am notunprepared. When
battle is offered Russia, she accepts it-she can
afford to mourn the loss of a feet, butnot her hon
or" ~ 5f''2
The Car had instructed his ambassadors to
demand. whether by the entrance of the fleets in
TO the Black Sea, it is their intention to take part
with Turkey, or simply to observe strict neutrali-
ty. If the former, they are to demand their pass
ports. 4.,s;.st q,
Austria is said to have notified the Gar of her
fixed determination To maintain an armed neutral
ity, provided that the Gar adheres to his deter
mination that he aims at no territorial aggrandize-
ment. Ii this pledge is broken, Austria would as
sumo hostile attitude to Russia.
Another famine was threatened in Ireland
Provisions were enormously high and still going
up. In some parts of Limerick the people were
suffering deplorably for food
The latest news telegraphed to Liverpool from
London IN the IS IS as follows: The Paris cor
respondent of the London Times writes that the
reply of the Emperor Of Russia, though not couch
ed in strong language, asking explanations, is of
such character as leaves little hope Of a change
in his mind.
Ii is stated that the excitement at st. Peters
burg among the people is indescribable, and the
French Government anticipates an explosion Of
such kind asowill force the Gar formally to de-
clare war before all his plans are perfected.
II is believed that 10 or 900 Russians have
crossed the Lower Danube.
1t is stated on the authority of despatch, that
Count Nesselrode has resigned, and his resigna-
ton been accepted by the Gar.
Canton dates were to Dec. III. Quietness pre-
yails-Amoy was still in the hands of the lmper-
alsts. while the insurgents held possession of
Shanghai The insurgent army reached Guiked
at the end OF October. Trade generally good.
In breadstuifs further advance of cd. Is. in
Flour, and 3d. Cd in Wheat had taken place
ADDITIONAL News BY THE PAcIFIc.-A dis
patch from New York, on the 10th, says: The
Vienna correspondent of the London Times states
that terrific battle was in progress at Matschln
on the 9Th. attended with fearful loss of life
The town was in flames.
Further fighting at Kalafat was daily expectted.
The I'd division Of the Russian fleet, consist
ing of % vessels, was cruising in the Black Sea-
A collision there was considered very probable.
The Pasha at Belgrade had ordered the immedi
ate dismissal of all Russians from Servla.
The rnmor that Silistra on the Danube mad
been captured by the Russians was not credited
The Arch Duke Constantine was at Sebasto-
pol, when the message arrived from the allied
fleets he became furious, and ordered the fleets
to 90 to sea- The Russian Admiral returned an
swer that he had no orders to receive from the
English or French Admirals.
The steady rise in imported articles at st.
Petersburg indicates war. 1t sstated that 60,0JO
Persians are about to invade Bagdad.