Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-15
Later from Europe.

The steamship America arrived at Halifax on
on the 9Th, bringing weeks later dates from Eu-
r0pe. Sevastopol has not yet been taken by the
allies. nor does that event appear any more likely
of early achievement than at the date of our pre-
vious advices. The bombardment commenced on
the 9Th ult, but up TO the 2lst little damage had
been done TO the Notifications. Frequent sortles
were made by the Russians, and the results OF
these engagements are seen in the arrival OF five
steamers at Constantinople, with the wounded
1t was supposed that after few days continuance
of the bombardnent, an attempt would be made
TO STERN the garrison. The Russian army AS
GOO strong, was lowering around the allied camp.
Affairs between Austria and Russia wear a
threatening appearance. Austria is reported to
have summoned Russia to withdraw her troops
from the Gallacian frontier. The whole Austrian
army had ben put upon war footing. Actual
hOstllles between Austria and Russia were con-
idently expected at Vienna.
Mr.. Soule, as usual, affords an item uf news -
The French Emperor mad refused him permission
to pass through France on his return to Madrid.
Our minister must have become dangerous man
thus to be interdicted. The London Post consid-
ers the acquisition Of SANTANA by the United States
to be virtually if not absolutely the annexation OF
St. Domingo
From both England and France we have intel
ligence of the embarkment of further troops for
the seat of war. Another Arctic expedition is to
be sent out from England in the Spring to search
for the remains of Sir John Franklin and his par
ty. DIR. Rea is to have the command.
From Spain we learn that Mr. Soule's return to
Madrid had caused much excitement, and efforts
were made TO induce the Spanish government to
demand his recall. Between French fears and
Spanish hostility Mr.. Soule has some chance of
being elevated into hero. Queen Isabella had
abandoned the idea of abdicating. and new move
mont of the Legtimisi9 was anticipated
The commercial news is important. Flour had
advanced 2s.. wheat Cd. to 3d., and corn from IS.
to As per quarter. Cotton was unchanged but
firm. Consols closed at94S. The Bank of Eng
land had reduced its rate Of discount.
LATEsr.-The steamship Atlantic arrived on
Sunday, bringing important and interesting news
Her dates are to the LIST inst. four days later than
those by the America SevastopOl has not yet
fallen, and the Russians continue to give evidence
of the most desperate yalor in lis defence. The
allies had silenced some Of the cut works. and
small breach had been made in one of the FORTS
The Russians in 4 sortle spiked sixteen OF the
French guns and took Lord Dunkein prisoner
No practicable breach had yet been effected, and
the allies were unable to storm the Qualifications.
The struggle is evidently close and bloody one,
and the allied forces will perhaps only achieve
their purpose after prolonged siege.
From France we have an interesting item Of
news. The silly refusal of tie Emperor to allow
Mr.. Soule to pass through France is confirmed,
and our Minister at Paris has demanded an apollo
py for the alIrunt The London Times justifes
the Emperor's treatment of Mr.. Soule and says
that the apology will rct be granted. The affair
has given rise to much newspaper discussion in
England.
The commercial news announces general de-
cline in breadsulls. Flour had fallen Is. Cd,
wheat 3D., and com Ia. to %. per quarter. Cot
ton was unchanged. CcnsoIs are quoted at 94z to
Ga