The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-18
'HREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER UNION.

THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER UNION.
NEW YonK. August l6 Tho steamer Union, from
Hsvre and Southampton. bringing London and
Liverpool papers Of the 2nd instant arrived this
mofningl -
..<i%r sv.x~ -.
= Espartero has entered Madrid anidlthe enthusi.
aslic acciamations Of the people. The queen hss
iuIy agreed to the programme, and tranquility is
rHx Wan
The retreat of the Russian army from their posi-
ZION AZ Bucharest 10 announced. They are falling
oack on the Sereth for strategic reasons.
An advance upon the Crimea has been agreed
upon.
Nothing new from the Baltic 2
The capture of the island of Allaud, with great
loss OF life, 10 rumored, but not confirmed.
THE MARKETS.
L1rcypoot. dug. 2-Cotton-Sales of three dave IT,
eeo bales Of which specuIatou took 5000, and expor.
ten zs bales Holdersare not pressing on the mar
kes and there moderate demand at prices rather
Breadstuds-The lesdiue Liverpool circulars re-.
Port hour firm and holders demanding advance
Pm a. s5 L g Cd s
firn and prices trie higher-white 9s09s Sd; red
g. 9d98slod Corn ha. advanced q Sd. and held for
81. 0s'ns very scarce white S''"'s' 3D. yellow $50
,Provisions-McHenry reports beef and pork firm
70.
Consols closed at 95t. The money market il easy.
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH FROM LONDON.
The steamer Baltic arrived out at noon on Wed
nesday the End inst, and the America arrived on
the 3lst ult.
HolIingshead's circular reports that the news by
the Baltic had favorable effect ON the cotton mar.
ket, and prices were sitter but quotations uu.
changed.
SPAIN.
MADRID, July % A decree of the Junta sup
O.. De- rosI 49, )
the press law Of 1897 The Junta ia also abroeaed
and prohibition laid the circulation of foreign
journals
Another decree orders the arrest and trial of some
of the Minister'S also Of General Qainto, ex Gov
ernor of Madrid. The old Ministers are said to be
concealed in the hotels ofthe diplomatic body
nj, Salamanca has been arrested and imprisoned
at Albacete Queen Christiana has not left Madrid
The Generals who commanded the troops in the
late struggle have the choice to retire to fixed
place of residence or leave the country.
The national guard is to be composed of nine
batalions and two batteries of artillery.
The decree exilng the infante Don Enrique to
Valencia has been revoked.
General O'Donnell was at Cordovia on the 25th,
his way to Madrid at the invitation of Espartero
PRoGRKes OF THE WAR
BUCHAREST, July 2s-The Russian army has
evacuated fts position at kalugeren. Its vanguard
is at Shelaoa, near Bucharest. The artillery and
baggage were marching towards Sereth.
telegraphic despatch from Vienna states that
the Russians were totally defeated at Slolodge on
the 23d of July by the Turks and lost 1000 men and
500 prisoners The Austrian correspondence,
however, contradicts this.
Sixty thousand OnomaHs have crossed the Dan
ube at Ollenitza. e-
The British aud French officers are continually
arriving at Rutschuck.
ENGLAND.
In the House of Commons, on Tuesday, Lord
Dudley Stuart moved series of resolutions declar.
ing that Russia had violated the treaty engaging
mot tn 0hatrucf the IA vioation Of fho md
that the payment by England of the old Russo
Dutch debt under that treaty be suspended. After
debate 1t was rejected.
great antislavery conference was held at Man
chester tho 1st inst and strong resolutions for
the immediate total emancipation of slavery and the
slave trade; depreciating the acquisition of Cuba
by the United States and urging emancipation there
as the best means OF frustrating the scheme
George Thompson was a prominent speaker.
Important news from the Baltic feet was hourly
expected at London.
Ell Vance Paeha, the eldest son of Alias Pacha
had arrived in England on visit to the Queen but
returned Immediately on hearing of his fathers
death. s+ ~
A slight Republican demonstration took place at
Paris on the 29th, when great numbers visited the
column OF July. Some persons wearing pinks IN
their buttOn.holes were arrested.
At the Paris bourse on Tuesday evening, three
percenta closed at 70f 90c and four. and a hal
| 9ef. SOC. for the end of the month.
TURKEY.
Numerous transports were at Constantinople and
they were working night and day to take in water
provisions and stores. They were destined for
Silistra, which was being victuaed to be prepared
to stand another seige ofthree months if necessary
| Admiral Bonard passed Gothland on the 9th o.
| July. A telegraphic despatch from Stockholm
states that heavy cannonading was heard in the di
recton of Bomarsund Rear Admiral Chads waf
to effect the bombardment of Bomarsund as soon
as the French troops to occupy the Alland Islands
| should arrive.
| The main force of the allied fleets was at Led.
sound, south ofthe Allaud Island on the 25th ult.
| letter from Constantinople reaffirms that the
| expedition to Crimea was positively decided upon
and the command was to be given to Gen. Starnaud
| with an army of 25, 900 men.
| The division of Prince Napoleon would probably
be the first to enter Walachia Everything showed
the intention of making serious attack at Bucha
| rest
grand council of war was held by the allied
generals at Varna ON the 18th. The fleets remained
Batscbanck, hut great operations were evidently
on the eve of taking place.
| PUssIA AND AUSTRIA.
| The King and Queen of Prussia reached Ischit
on the 3lst ult, where the Emperor of Austria wa
staying. Aconfsrence of great significance was 4
be held.
DENMARK
| The Danish government has proclaimed constl
| tuition for the entire monarchy. The lmperia
Council is to consist OF fifty members
| ITALY.
| Varna was Tranquil on the 10Th uit. Several Q
| the insurgents were killed and seventeen wounde
In q skirmish. On the 22nd numerous Austrian re
Inducements arrived.
An amateur Ethiopian concert was given recen
ly IN New Orleans for the benefit Of the Washing
ton Monument. The proceeds amounted t
e2s9 60.
Mr.. Thomas Nordeet, . promising young mar
was instantly killed by lightning IN Bertie county
N. c., recently.
SUICIDE AT CAPE MAY.-John L. Ferguson, 9
PhiladeIphia, committed suicide At tho Mount veI
non House, Cape May, ON the 10th instant
was under the influence Of intemperance at th
i time.
Reuben Young, negro. was murdered al Ken
sngton, near Philadelphia, on Tuesday. Hual
skuliun, who b charged with the murder, has bet
i arrested.
Governor Burt expects 70 leave Washington b
about ten days, to assume the Governorship
Nebraska. = a
DR.. John n. Wilson, . we'll known citizen, die
at his residence near Eaahv le few days ago.
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