The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-02-23

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Western Canal Flour is quoted at 43s.
Western yellow Corn, Sos, and mixed Sis.
Lard is unchanged, but with moder-
ate business.
The market for Breadstuffs has been
heavy since the last reports, but improved
at the close. Yet, ON the week, all quail.
ties have slightly declined, say Is on
Flour Cd on Wheat The Corn market
is firm.
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
England is about sending a small
steamer, to take soundings of the en-
trance to the Baltic, for the fleets.
The allied fleets have returned to an
chorage at Beycos Bay, which caused
much astonisbment. ...-
Commodore Quessaday has been ap-
pointed Naval Commander at Havana.
Parliament has opened on the 3lst.-
The Queen delivered her speech in person.
She was much cheered on her way to the
House, but Prince Albert was occasional
ly hissed. The House was unusually full.
The members of the American delegation
were not present. The Queen alluded 10
the Eastern difficulty in terms of regret,
but said thatexertions, in conjunction with
her allies, in favor of an amicable settle
ment, would still be persevered in. Still,
she thinks it neces .ary to make further
augmentation of the naval and military
forces, with view of more effectually
contributing to the restoration of peace
The revenue of the past year, she says,
has been more than the expenses of the
Government. She refers to the bill order
ed to be framed for opening the coastiDg
trade of the Kingdom to all friendly ma.
tions, and looks forward with satisfaction
to the removal of the last legislative res
friction on foreign shipping. "
A debate ensued on the Eastern cues.
ton, but nothing was elected, excepting
that all parties are now awaiting the
Cars reply.
The British army and navy are to be
immediatelyincreased. The Queen sproc-
lamation to this effect is expected.
The answer of England and France to
the Cars inquiries respecting the entry of
the fleets into the Black Sea, was deliver.
ed the lst of February.
Count Orloff mission to VIENNA is said
to be to ask permission for the Russian
forces to pass through Hungary. 1t is
reported that if Orloff fails, the Gear will
visit Vienna in person.
There has been no change in affairs at
Kalafat.
In Asia, Gen. Guyon was about to cross
the frontiers and attack Alexandrianople.
An unfavorable reply was given in wri-
ting. to the Cars inquiry respecting the
fleets. The departure of the Russian
Ministers from London and Paris was
hourly looked for. It's reported that or
ders have been sent to withdraw the French
and British ambassadors from St. Peters
burg.
France will send 10000 men to Turkey.
England will send 10000 men, and pays
half the total expenses of both countries.
Funds are quiet and not much dopress-
ed.
Every thing now depends on the posi-
tion taken by Russia
! 1t is reported that Austria and Prussia
will cooperate with France and England,
but the rumor is doubted
Prince Napoleon has been sent to Bel
glum to impress on the King the necessity
of acting fairly with the allies of Turkey,
as Belgium cannot maintain neutrality
without incurring the displeasure Of
France. The Prince also goes on similar
missions to the German courts.
fhe Swedish people have promptly
granted supplies to put the country in
complete state of defense.
Orloff'S interview with the Emperor of
Austria was brief, and is reported to have
been unsatisfactory. The people are more
favorable to the Western alliance.
Colonel Dein, sent by the French Gov
ernment 10 report upon the condition of the
Turkish army on the Danube, pronounces
it capable ofkeeping the Russians in check
a long time but is deficient in cavalry.
Two French officers have been sent to
examine the Turkish Asatic forces.
There are current rumors of naval
engagement in the Black Sea, with the de.
struction of the Russian fleet, but they
need confirmation.
A portion of the Turkish feet has gone
TO Egypt, with ship having on board
10000 well trained troops. including
regiment of heavy artillery, and regi.
ment of riflemen.
The Russian regiments on guard are or
Tered to the Baltic Provinces by March
lst.
The Russian Vice Commander of Sc
'aStopol has been cashiered for not pre-.
renting the English frigate Retribution
rom entering that port.
Bell, the English engineer, has been re.
eased
A council was held at the Tuilleries on
he 30th ult, and tits reported that it was
lecided to send so, 900 troops. in four bod
es, to Turkey, under the command of
Generals Caurobut, MacMahorn, Pelessier
md Bonsquet
Revolutionary hand bills have been cir
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