Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-02-20
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FOR DAILY NATIONAL ERA.
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Three Days Later from Europe.
New York, FEB. 2O.--Thc steamer Baltic
arrived this morning, bringing three days later
dates from Europe
Consols are quoted at 9115 to9l5a. Money
ia easier. Flour has declined Sd. to ls, wheat
has declined 3d., and corn 3D. Cotton has ad-
yanced 1ad.; sales during the three last days,
&c, 900 bales.
Eastern Afmrs-The British and French
ministers had been ordered to withdraw from
St Petersburgh.
The ship Benaventura, from Savannah, was
ashore at Holy Head.
The Europa had arrived out. There had
been very severe storm upon the English
4 coast The Sultana, for Rio Janeir0 and the
Hamlet, for New Orleans had put back in
damaged condition.
England and France--Active Preparations
for the Way-The four Powers had positively
rejected the Emperors last note; and both
England and France were making immense
preparations for hostilities.
i The debates in Parliament have been OF q
stormy character, and the Government have
firmly decided upon war, as the only course to
be pursued
France had ordered three millions Of cannon
balls to be cast and onehalf of the British
revenue force had been ordered to join the
navy.
Several Of the Cunard line Of steamers have
been taken, to convey the troops OF the Gov
eminent to Constantinople and the seat Of war.
Six thousand mon are to 60 from England,
and others arc to be taken up from the different
stations Ten thousand troops will soon be
collected, to form part Of the first expedition.
There is no doubt but the brigade guards
will form part Of the expedition, and the 46th
regiment, under orders for Australia, ID now to
hold itself in readiness. The foreign service
| has taken all the best men, leaving Mt home
the young soldiers and recruits
! Ii is understood that four vessels, originally
taken up by the Government of England to
carry troops from Ireland to Max, and thence
to the West Indies, have been taken up, 80 that
| they may be available to proceed to any point
at the shortest notice.
The Government had seized some artillery
and machinery ut Greenwich, under the sup
position that they were intended for the service
of Russia.
The French papers had been forbidden to
publish the movements Of the troops, except rs
announced in the Moniteur.
The Russian Ambassador left Paris, Febru-
AIRY 5th, for Germany.
The LATEST.
| Omer Pasha had effected the most import
ant movement, having crossed the Danube,
with $4,000 men, and divided the Russian
army the right wing Of which is at krajaya,
the left at Galatz, and the ccntre at Bucha-
rect.
| Omcr Pasha had crossed the Danube in per-
son, at Oltenitza and at the last accounts lac
was only two days distant from Bucharest,
. ,.,hara tha Ruaaiap forcn WA wQak
/ Vienna, Mondag NighL--An answer had
been received from the Russian Cabinet to the
last proposals Of peace. The four Powers,
however, considered the answer entirely unsat-
isfastory, and was not adopted for transmission
to Constantinople.
Dinner to Capt, Watkins.
BosToN, FEB. ls.--About two hundred lead
ing merchants Of this city having rendered
dinner to Capt Watkins of the San Francisco,
it came of this evening at the Revere House,
Robert B. Forbes presiding and Capt. Wat
kns, Mr. Mellus and the captain Of the steam
or America occupying a place by his side
Speeches were made by Mr.. Forbes, Capt
Watkins and the Hon. Geo. $. billiard. Pre-.
vious to the dinner, n testimonial of respect was
made 10 Capt Watkins
/ .ueeIfftQ al hOCHtSfcT .TgutUSf Hf JNGOIuS-
ka Bill
ROCHESTER, FEB. 1S--The Auti-Nebraska
bill meeting in this city, last night was very
numerously attended Major Williams pre-
sided. Citizens Of all parties were present, and
concurred in the proceedings The resolutions
thoroughly denounced the proposed repeal Of
the Missouri Compromise.
Heavy Damages against Erie Railroad.
ELMIRA, FEB 1S--ln the Supreme Court, in
the case Of VIM. Ransom against New York
and Erie Railroad Company, for injuries re
ceiyed by collision at Chemung, on the 4th Of
July last, the jury rendered verdiotof $i4 900
in favor Of the plaintiff.
.4nfi-.Ne6raska Demonstration.
Concord, N. H., FEB. 19.-An anti Nebras-
ka meeting has been called, to take place here
on Thursday next. The call was signed by
1900 names
Death of Err Senator Strange.
RALEIGH. N e., Fen. 10 - Elk Senator
Strange died at Fayetteville this morning.
.aripal Of the Sarah Sands
PORTLAND, FsB. 10. - The steamer Sarah
Sands, with 81 passengers, has arrived from
Liverpool.
Markets.
BALTIMORE, Fen. 2O--Flour-sales of 1000