Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-25


CINcrsNATr, Jan. 23.-The river has risen feet.
PIrrssuRo, JAM 23.-l4 feet water, and falling.
New YoRk, Jan. 23.-Flour has advanced Scents
under tie influence of the steamers news.
Ne,us per Niagara.
+-s New YORK, JAM %.
LrvERrooL.-Cotton-Orle Fair, G.; Middling,
CT Upland Fair, 81; Mddling, 81. 49,. -.l-
Trade at Manchester unchanged
Flour advanced 3s Western Canal AS; Ohio AS.
Corn advanced Is Cd Provisions quiet Lard
Brown g. Shipley report Cotton firm with an up
ward tendency. Prices sitter but unchanged.
- The roads in England were blocked with snow
for two days. In Belgium the snow is several feet
deep. There is thick ice at Madrid The winter
is very severe in North England. The Paris Non
tteur contains circular from the Minister on For
egn Affairs, addressed to all French Legations on
I the Eastern question. The document is moderate,
batvery firm, it narrates the different phases of
the question, and declares that France England,
Austria and Prussia have solemnly recognized the
Territorial integrity of the Ottoman Empire. 1t
further states that the affairs at Sinope took place
against all previous anticipation. Russia having
publicly declared that she only desired material
guarantee) Therefore to prevent the Ottoman
territory and fsgs from further attacks from the
Russien Navy, the French and English fleets have
been ordered to enter the Black Sea. The circular
terminates with expressing the hope that Russia
will not expose Europea to new commissions
The papers automatically state that the French
Government is dissatisfied with the wavering eva
sive conduct of Austria, and has addressed strong
letter of remonstrance to the latter power. intma-
ting that France will not hesitate to extend aid to
Hungary, Italy, &C., in certain contingency.
Paris papers report t. at the Gar is giving orders
for immediate preparations for crossing the Danube
which forbds the hope OF his immediate answer OF
the last note from the western powers
The latest advices from Constantnople express
little nope of negotiations resulting satisfactorily.
The Turkish Council has declared itself perman-
ent The cabinet is harmonious On recent
causal disturbance the Sultan declared to the
French Ambassador that he would rather abdicate
than accept assistance
The Russians have occupied the frontiers of Aus
TRAN Walachia from Orsovia to Cronstadt. They
are also permitted TO make purchases within the
Austrian territory
Count Esterhazy has not yet gone to st. Peters
burg In consequence of some political misunder
standing.
Trieste is mentioned as the most suitable neu-
trail place for the meeting of the Congress Of the
Four Powers.
Recent intelligence confirms the report that the !
Sultan has accepted the note from the Four Powers
saying that: he did not object under certain con-
ditions to armstice but insists upon evacuation
of the principalties, and the maintenance of Turk
ish sovereignty over them. He consents TO Con-
gress at neutral city for revision of existing |
treaties, and to consider the propriety of further
ameliorating the condition of his christian subjects
The Divan continued in session three days.
When the result TRANSFERRED a tumult was reported
to have arisen in Constantinope the particulars of
which, however, are not given
AT the customary New Years Levee, Napoleon
addressed the assembled Ambassadors-hop TO
ol,l
between france and their respective Governments;
he then assured the Ottoman Ambassador of his
good wishes, sympathy, and efforts for Turkey.
The Times correspondent reports that 10000
Frenchmen are ready for the Turkish camp when
required The war department states that the num-
Der of men available, in the event of general war,
S to be quarter of "a million for land service alone
1t is current in the political circles of Paris that
he Gar continues to tempt Napoleon to desert the
English alliance, and as equivalent offers to con-
ent 20 the French annexation of Belgium and
Egypt, and, also promises to abandon the Bourbon
canSe.
The King of Belgium has decreed the total sup
PRESTON of import duties on coal.
Sweden and Denmark have issued circulars de-
,aring their neutrality, come what may.
RUssIA-Defnite information relative to the
ina action of the Car is daily expected
Intelligence from St Petersburg to the Goth
avs: "The Emperor has formally rejected the
Vienna protocol of the 9TH, but consents to ex-
mime the Turkish proposition of the 10th. AL
hough he refuses to recognize the right of Euro
,ean intervention in Russian and Turkish affairs.
The allied fleets had not entered the Black Sea
IN the 25th, in consequence Oftempestuous wealth
n. The instructions to the commander of the COM
)ined fleets are that III the event of their meeting
he Russian ships of war; they will give the names
If their respective Governments, request the Rus
ian commanders to return to Sebastopol where
hey will find further orders from the Russian Gov
,rnment Should they refuse to return, force is to
De used.
Russian statements affect not to feel the slight
st alarm about the movements Of the allied fleet,
,ut on the contrary assent to their entry into the
Black Sea. Extraordinary military activity is prev
lent all over Russia. English papers say that
gents are en- route for the United States to pur-
hase ships and munitions for Russia.
In England there Is much indignation against
Prince Albert 1t is stated he is the tool of Russia
md that Lord Aberdeen is under his influence. -
The Prince it is said betrays all Cabinet secrets to
Russia, Austria, and Germany. The matter is ex-
,ected to come before Parliament
The duel between Soule and Howden is post
,oned in consequence Of death in the family OF the
after.