The Nevada journal., 1854-01-20
ORIGINAL DEFECTIVE

that may fall into their power after the
goth November and on the Russian side
notice had been given that Turkish vessels
would be seized after the 23d. f
The Ulemas have offered to furnish gold
and silver from the treasures of the church
to aid in the war, but the Sultan has de-
clined, as he does not wish to give hostili-
ties the covering of religious war;. So
it is reported from Constantinople, but it is
well known that the church has already
applied large amount from it's Golfers.
On%he 24th ult, Shamyl and Ismael
Pacha were to make an attack on the Rus
sian line. The result has not reached us.
Omar Pacha has intercepted and sent
to Constantinople letter from Prince
Menchikof to Gen. Gortchakoff, advising
him to keep as quiet as possible in the
Principalities. Whether this letter is
genuine or not remains to be seen.
A subscription opened at Smyrna to
purchase horses for the Turkish army
amounted in few days to 100000 pias-
terS. -..s-s TE
The reason of the recall of the Russian
Ambassador from Constantinople was the
sympathy he expressed in private for the
Turks against the Russians.
The name of the Russian steam frigate
sunk by the Turkish forts off Batun was
the Foundroyant, the same which brought
Prince Menchikoff to Constantinople, and
remained there at his disposal during his
stay.
Fifty pieces of artillery have been sent
to Adrianople. An Armenian architect
had gone to put the palace at that city i
repair for the reception of the Sultan.
Austrian fugitives will not be permitted
to serve in Europe, but an Office has been
formed at Scutari to enrol the names oi
+ those who wish to serve in Asia. A corps
of Christian " cavalry is being formed
to be under the command of Zaika, whose
dismissal Russia formerly demanded.
RUFUs CHoArE.-The N. O. Ptcay,tnt
in noticing a recent sickness of this dis.
tinguished man, has the following -
lie has therefore determined to confne
himself strictly to the duties of the pro-
fession Of which he is a distinguished
member We gather this from a letter
| latel y addressed by him to the New York
Historical Society, whose invitation to de-
liver the anniversary address, last year, he
had accepted, but, for the reasons we have
stated, has been obliged to decline.
Il s.
character SO many shining traits as are
concentrated in that of Rufus Choate. As
a man of wide and varied learning, he has
few equals in our country. His style OF
writing is as lustrous as is that of his or
atory. OF the old field of ancient and
modern literature he is the perfect master.
As constitutional lawyer he is profound
and accurate; as an advocate, his success
from the day of his admission to the bar
has ever been proverbial. In politics, he
is firm, unwavering, persistent Union man,
foe to all tampering with the sacred
compromises of the constitution, and ever
ready to maintain them in their integrity,
against ALL assailants.
When powers like these are crippled by
i'll health and so Withdrawn from the BEN
efcial uses to which they have ever been
readily devoted, at the call of the public,
the regret must be universal. Mr.. Choate
Is still in the maturity of his age, and in
the full possession Of his great intellect
We sincerely hope that he may yet recover
lis physical strength sufficiently to be fur
ther useful to his country.