Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-15
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ARRIVAL ~ rHE M
PAC IF TO.
Loss Of a part Of the Allied Fleet BY Storm.
NO FURTHER FIGHTING.

The Pacific has arrived with one weeks
later dates from Europe.
Nothing important from the scat of War.
No battle have been fought since that OF
Inkermann. Et
Much agitation exists in England and
France in consequence of the situation OF
the allied armies.
In England matters were in crisis and
Parliament would probably be summoned
for the purpose OF imposing new taxes.
Flour was declining early in the week,
but holders remained firm.
Since the battle OF Inkermann of the 9Th
neither party has been in condition to re-
sumo hostilities.
The reported battle of the l2this false.
The utmost activity is manifested in
France aud England in sending reinforce
ments, as the existence Of the Allied army
depends entirely upon it. Several thousands
had arrived.
The Niagara sailed from Liverpool on the
25th with the 4th regiment and part OF the
Sth. The next will go by the Sarah Sands
of the 5th. 1t will be necessary to raise
10000 at least to improve the position of
the allies.
Russian reinforcements are also augment
ing and it viii be necessary to fight another
great battle or series Of battles before the
fate CT sbastopol is decided. -
England and France are assuming high
or tone than heretofore, and have notified
the Germanic empires that the western
powers no longer recognize the four points
as basis of negotiation, but they intend to
hold the Crimea for tn Cir own time and dc
81 ,,fy
News from other parts Of Europe are de-
void Of interest.
The allied Generals have demanded an
explanation of Menschikotf respecting the
order said to have been issued by him, to
give no quarter.
The Russian major who gave the order to
kill the wounded, has been taken and hang
ed.
The London Times ofthe 25th, publishes
the foioa .ng brief announcement from
Constantinopia, dated the 10Th:
"On the 18Th the Russians attacked the |
French lines but were repulsed. T.e loss
was great on both Sides
The Russians have received reinforce
ments and there is no doubt of the truth of
he statement.
Menschko finforns the Emperor that the !
damage done by the fire ofthe allies Is spec
lily repaired, and that the garrison is in
rood conditions.
A terrible storm had occurred on the
nigh; Of the l4th and the Minsrets OF the
Mosque OF Sultan Achmet at Constantine
Pile were blown down, IL transports of the
allies were wrecked and their crews fe II in
to the hands of the, enemy. Two steamers
and q screw frigate were driven ashore bu,
sere got off. It continued stormy until the
cath 1t is stated also. that t. allies lost
twenty FIVE transports and ships of war and
hat three decker went down in 4 storm on
he 7th. Tho Admiral and IA men were
ost.
Gen Schoedereff is advancing with his I
,rmy towards Bessarabia to suppo Prince
1ortcbakof. The Russian commander-in-
,hief feels it necessary to watch the posi-
10 which Omar Pacha has taken, even
hough he cannot prosecute q winter GAIA
,oigu.
The blockade OF Odessa has been renew
d and the Russians are fortifying it by sea
ind. land. II is not thought the Allies will
livide their forces at present
SULLIVAN Pacha who commanded the .
Turks in the Crimea has been degraded to
he rank of common soldier for the bad
behavior OF his troop. on the 9TH
Six hundred of the wounded from Inker- /
mann are under the care OF Miss Nigntin.
yaie and her nurses and in the hospitals of
Scutari, Surgeons are more abundant and
he sick are well ca ed fer.
VIENNA, Noy. l4.--lt is now positively at /
irmed that Austria has accepted with some
notifications the proposition in the Prugs +
;ian note of the 18th.
A day or two since Bavaria announced
Ter acquiescence in the policy of Austria on
he Oriental question, and promised her
support in the German Diet. Ifthis be cor
rect the position of Austria can hardly be
hat OF the Western Powers.
CossTAETrSoPLE, Nov. 20.-Two English
transports which left here on the l4th, the /
Prince" and "Sea Nynph" ioundered with
LII on board.
Three mail steamers have been stranded (
The sampson" was driven ashore on fire. |
The 'Britania" has five feet of water in her +
Iod. The ''Agmemnon" was stranded but
rot aiioat. The SIMPSONS machinery was
damaged but the remnants were saved bs
hrowing the guns overheard. The Terri |
JIG uISo esCdpSu HC dUO
he "platte" are lost.
BERLIN, Nov. 2S.-The Russians answer
% the Prussian note, expressed the willing
ness of the Emperor to treat on the follow
ing terms "lst, a common guaranty on the
part of the Eve powers of the right Of the
subjects Of the Port without dis.
tinctioa as u confession. I'd, protector
tcsate OF tn municipalities to be exercised
by the five powers in the treaties now exist
ing between Russia ard the Porte. 81,
revision in tho treaty OF 1874. 4th, free
n vgatnn ofthe Danube"
A similar proposition has been made by
ministers 1t Betiln to the Z ussian Govern
mcnt.