Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27
The News.


biockaded by theallied fleets, and Sillistria held
out against the Russians The latter had lost
1890 men in attack on the fortress of Abdul
Medjid 1t is reported thot King Otho has ac-
ccpted the ultimatum of the allies Naples has de-
elared its neutrality, and the adhesion of the Ger
man Powers to the Prussian treaty has been
secured. Russia has concluded treaty with Kiya
The Russians before Sillistria have been driven
back four times, with loss Notwithstanding the
blockade of Sebastopol, Russian frigate made
her WY out of the harbor and captured a British
merchantmen. Being discovered, she cut her
prize adrift and made her way back safely
The Washington Union states that tho difficult
ties between this government aud Spain are not
adjusted, and that the policy of the American Ad-
ministration remains unchanged @
The Irish population of New York City, accord
ing to the New York Times, are entering into Sc
cret societies, have military organizations, and
hold regular meetings for drill.
Sc We learn by the late arrival from California that
Walkers fllibuster force had been disbanded, and
the parties comprising it had surrendered them
selves prisoners. and arrived at San Francisco in
charge Of the q s. authorities. They were rcleas-
ed on parole. The California Legislature had nd
journed sfae die Mr.. Dillon, the French Consul
who was arrested on the 9th of May charged with
violation Of the neutrality laws of the United
States admitted to bail in the sum of 5000
There were ffty-thyee deaths from Cholera in
New York. during the week ending the Tth inst
On Saturday morning at Richmond, Va. slave
engaged at the gas works in that city deliberately
went TO wori, to blow UP the whole building by is-
hitting the gas issuing from one of the pipes which
he opened A tremendous explosion took place,
which dashed him against one Of the walls of the
building, killing him instantly, and knocking
down large portion of the wall, and otherwise
injuring the house. Tho explosion would have
been more had all the retortS, eight in mum
Der, instead of the two, exploded. The slave was
an ingenious blacksmith, and had lately been sold
for S170O. 1t is supposed he committed the act in
revenge for being sold.
MAYOR CONRAD has issued 4 Proclamation, to en-
force the Sabbath laws. by closing all the taverns
and drinking houses on that day. He has refused
to appoint any but American citizens to Office and
is determined to have well organized AMERICAN
police,
The st. Louis Republican hasa letter from one
j. James, dated Long Fork of Platte River, June
ID, giving an account of an attack by Indians on
party of emigrants three days before. The emil
grants were from Missouri, had two wagons 1000
sheep, and q number of horses and were comman-
ded by Mr.. Cooper, who owned the property. The
Indians shot down the animals which were at
tached to the wagons, killed of the men, and
compelled the rest to fly, leaving the property be-
hind. The party with whom Mr.. James was, were
preparing to pursue the Indians.
The steamship Canada has arrived at Halifax
with one weeks later news from Europe
n.r:x -
transpiring all over Europe. An important move
ment is going on between Austria and Prussia
which will have great bearing on the result of
the Eastern question. A ch ange had taken place
in the British Cabinet which it was thought would
lead to vigorous war. Lord John Russell had
been appointed President of the Council. The
Duke of New Castle was chosen Minister of War
and Lord George Grey, Colonial Secretary
The war news generally is of an unimportant
character. Several skirmishes had taken place
Everything at the latest accounts seemed to centre
on Silstria Marshal ST Arnaud had dispatched
heavy force to the assistance of Silistria. and it
was expected it would reach that point about the
Il tn of June Much anxiety was felt to know wheth
er Silistria could hold out until the reinforce
ments reached there
A letter from Constantinople states that an ar
rangement concerning the part that Servia is to
enact, was definitely agreed to between that power
and the Turkish Diyan. The Austrian Ambassa-
dor at COnstantinople, in furthcrance OF this ar
rangement guarantees that the Servian Territory
shall be respected so long the symptoms for call
ing for the prompt intervention of Austria do not
occur.
The Serrian militia to the number of about 90,-
pnh I. l.
to service as thefemergency may require
The latest adviees from China are important =
The imperialists had made violent attack on the
foreign settlements at Shanghaie: but repuls-
sed by the American and English forces, who
storned and destroyed the Imperialist camp.
The English and Americans had two killed and
twelve wounded in the conflict The loss of the
Imperialists is not known, but Is presumed to be
heavy -r-
At the latest dates all quiet.
The American and British forces consisted of vol
unteers from the various merchant vessels of both
nations in the port, who hastily organized for the
defence of their factories.
Among the wounded of thr volunteers was Capt
Pearson. ofthe American clipper ship, Rose STAN
dish.
The attack and repuso took place on the l1th of
April. and on the 18th all was reported quiet
Areport has reached us that Orr, better known
as the Angel GABRIEL while preaching to the Cit
izens of Lawrence Mass, was shot by a man in
the crowd The man was Immediately seized
by the mob, taken to a tree, and then hung until
he was dead l59g 81" Eflf
A Rebuke. e.---Trouble in the Camp. ~
In the Democratic Convention, of Westmorland
county the very stronghold of loeofocoism the fol
lowing resolution introduced and ootea dosca
on call of the yeas and nays by vote of 15 to II
ResolUed, That we have fill confidence in the
ni,,irf I'D t, II