Washington sentinel., 1854-03-07
Gelsgrapbir.
By tho House Line, expressly for the Sentinel.
ARRIVAL OF THE NASHVILLE.
Later from Europe.

ARRIVAL OF THE NASHVILLE.
Later from Europe.
NEW York, March 5.-The steamer Nashville
has arrived, bringing Havre dates of February
Nth, and London Of the 18th. She left Cowes on
the 10th She got ashore this morning on Egg
Harbor, mistakng Barnegat for Fire Island light.
of Portsmouth she passed through the English
fleet about TO sail for the seat OF war; The steamer
Washington touched off Cowes on the llth.
In England the preparations for war were car
ried on the most stupendous scale. II was
stated that the government, in addrion 10 the
steamers already taken, had decided TO take the
remainder of the Cunard steamers as fast as they
arrive, and leaving the company TO carry tne
mails in smaller steamers. Many East India sail
ing vessels had also been taken by the Admiralty
TO carry troops, stores, &c.
The Baltic fleet, consisting Of SO ships, chiefly
ships of the line and powerful screw frigates, was
10 assemble in the Downs on the 9th of March,
where il would be joined by l2 French vessels of
from 80 TO 100 guns each. The whole fleet under
Sir Charles Napier is designed TO act against ST.
Petersburgh. The steamer Heca had already
left for the Baltic to make surveys and soundings.
Rumors OF peace are still in circulation. The
Paris correspondent Of the Times says that fresh
negotiations are on foot, and hopes generally en-
teriained that they would prove successful.
New propositions were said to be adopted by
the four powers making concessions to the car
by giving him the liberty of treating TO certain
extent alone with tuC tdttCI PoWCA ~ hosC
the right Of consultation with the allies. II is
also proposed that the evacuation Of the Princi.
palities shall be simultaneous with the withdrawal
of the allied fleets from the Blacksea
A long debate on the Eastern question occurred
in the English Parliament on the 18th ult, but
nothing Of importance was elected.
The first battalion Of the Coldstream Guards
marched through London on the l4th on their
way to Chichester, prior to their embarkation for
the Mediterranean. They were received by the
people with extraordinary demonstrations OF en-
thusiasm.
The autograph letter from Napoleon 10 the czar
PROPOSES a treaty of peace on the basis of the
Vienna note as modified by the sultan. and that
negotiations should take place direct between
Russian and Turkish plenipotentiaries
The French squadron under Admiral Bruat
takes on board l2 900 troops, and will proceed TO
Toulon to join the English squadron. awaiting
there TO take on board 10000 more troops, when
both squadrons will sail Tor the Levant
There was nothing new from kalafat The cor
respondent of the London Times says the Rus
SLAMS were committing frghtful excesses on the
peasants in Wallachia, who had refused TO sub
NIT TO the burdens imposed upon them. In three
villages the women and children had been mas
sacred
The French government had addressed strong
note to King Ohio, in consequence of the discov-
cry Of the Greek conspiracy.
Adyices from Asia, state that Schamyle was
pushing forward his armaments with great energy,
and that nearly all Of Asia had declared for him.
Latest.
PARIS Feb IA, D. m-The funds have fallen con-
siderably, owing to unfavorable advices from 81.
Petersburg.
LlyERpooL, Feb l5.--Breadstuffs; wheat sold
to-day at about last weeks rates. Flour difficult
TO sell at Is. decline. Corn freely offered at 2s.
lower rates.
Cotton continues firm, but not higher. Sales
Yesterday of 10000 bales, of which 1000 were to
Spectators and exporters. Sales to-day OF 200
bales. Trade at Manchester slightly improved
LONDON Feb 14.-Wheat is offering in great
quantities, and of Indifferent quality. The market
was fat and the best qualities Of English were 2s
per quarter lower Foreign is lower. Barley,
oats and other grain fiat and lower. Tallow fiat.
Sugar dull, at Cd. decline.
Consols closed at OH "a 9l3.
Additional advices by the Nashville are
very mcagre. The accounts from the east are
mostly vague rumors
The Paris lHoniteur says that it is rumored the
czar peremptorily refused acceding to the note Of
the Emperor Napoleon, which has somewhat ex-
asperated ms hishness
| austria still remained neutral, but would side
with the Western powers, unless Nicholas made
/ some concessions. ~ a
! Tho French squadron arrived at Algiers from
! Toulon where it was to take on board the troops
/ anG return 10 meet the English squadron at lou
| lon Goth were then to proceed TO the sea o
I Marmora, 10 protect the Bosphorus aud Darda
/ nelieS
| There had been considerable skirmishing neai
I kalata but no important battle. The recently
reported engagement was a fabrication.
A fight lasting three hours took place near Al
tanitza, when the Turks were forced 10 retreat,
with considerable loss. .I
Trade in France was increasing. 4 aaE
Denmark had been ordered to increase her ma
val and land forces
The steamer Niagara arrived out on Tuesday,
and was taken TO convey troops.
The ship Commonwealth, at London, from Bal
timore, had experienced severe hurricane, and
was badly damaged.
The papers and circulars have no reliable quo
ta,ions for flour and simply mention decline OF
Is on flour, which it is thought included decline
of two days. Wheat dull and declining. Indian
corn declined Is. a@
Seizure Of an American Steamer at Havana.
CHARLESTON, March 5.-The steamer Corwin
arrived here this morning from Havana on the lst,
with hes for the government detailing the