Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-10
Gelfgrapbir.
By the House Line, expressly for the Sentinel.


New York, FEB. 9--The steamer Pacific with
Liverpool dates of January 20, arrived at o'clock
this afternoon, bringing ffty-seven passengers,
among whom is Lieut.. Palmer, OF the United States
navy.
The Pacific brings London telegraphic inteli-
gence of the 18th The Paris correspondent of the
Times writes that the reply OF the Emperor of
Russia 10 the four powers, though not couched In
very strong language and demanding explanation,
is of such character leaves little hope of his
changing his mind II is stated that at ST. Peters
burg the popular excitement is intense and inde-
scribable and that the French government antici-
pate that an explosion will take place OF such
character as will force the car TO declare war be-
fore he shall have maiured his plans or even ar
rangements.
II is believed that Is, 900 Russians have crossed
the Danube, but at what point, is not stated.
Ii was rumored that dispatch had been re-
ceived from St. Petersburg announcing the resig-
nation of Count Nesselrode, and that his reslgna-
ton had ben accepted by the car
There is no abatement of hostilitles in the east,
but both nations are active in preparation; but no
further actual battles had taken place as far as
heard from either in Europe or Asia The allied
fleets were last steering with fair wind for
Batorene. The Russian fleet was also at sea.
Latest from the East.
On the morning the Pacific left, il was sad on
the authority OF the Times, that the had not
proceeded TO extreme measures on learning ofthe
entrance of the allied fleets into the Black sea-
He renlied by the question: Are the fleets 10 OBJ
serve strict neutrality or take active part with
Turkey?. It has been teegraphed from Vienna
that the cars reply will be contemptuous refl-
sal of the Vienna note. and also referring Turkey
to Prince Gortschakoff for further particulars, and
asserting positively that he will not abaie one jot
| from Menschikof's just demand.
Considerable movements among the troops have
| taken place on the Danube but no battles have
occurred.
| The English people, believing war TO be inevita-
BILE, have made up their minds TO accept quietly,
| as matter Of necessity.
Mr. Mason, the United States minister to France,
| has presented his credentials.
| CoNsrANTISopLE, Jan. 5.-The first regiment OF
| Cossacks leave to-day for the headquarters of
| Omar Pasha.
| COPENHAGEN Jan. 12-It was said that the an
| swer of the car 10 the declaration of neutrality
| had arrived He refuses his consent, and de-
| mands that Denmark shall side with one of the
| parties.
BERLIN Jan 21.--It has been rumored here that
! Russia has protested against the cession Of Olden-
burg 10 Prussia of military post on the banks Of
| the Jahde.
| LIVERPOOL Jan. 25-Cotton had declined I'D. !;
| sales for four days, $4,000 bales. Flour has ad-
| yanced from Cd TO Is; wheat 3D.. 10 Cd. Corn
| held al Is. TO 2s. higher. Consols opened on We'd
| nesday at 975, and closed at 9lb for money.
| The cippcr-shp Red-jacket arrived in The Mer-
| sew on Wednesday, having been out only thirteen
day The ship Antarctic had also arrived bring
| ing the rescued passengers Of the San Francisco.
! The splendid new iron emigrant ship Tayleur,
| from Liverpool TO Melbourne. on the 18th, struck
! on the Dublin bar and four hundred lives were
/ lost.