Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-16


of Charleston only about 80 miles more than to Will
mington And the construction of only Is or 20
miles of Rail Road, from some point between Wades-
borough and Rockingham, to Cheraw, might secure
to Charleston most of the advantages OF the Road
proposed 10 be built to Wilmington.
There are other considerations connected with the
subject but we have probably said enough to induce
the people of both towns to think for themselves
about it.-Fay. Observer.
Arrival NJ the Pacifc-Four Days Later from
Europe.
New YORK. June II, 10 P. M.-The American
mail steamer Pacific arrived at her wharf at halt-past
O'Clock, bringing dates from Liverpool to May 81,
four days later, making the passage IN days ana
10 hours.
The Pacific left Liverpool at o'clock the after
noon Of the 31st and brings 167 passengers.
Consols closed at 91e.
PROGRESS OF THE WAR-A steamer from the heet
brings intelligence that Gustusyarna bombarded
intended to be made on the oath.
The Turkish feet was off Varna on its way 10 Cir
cassia.
Silsria still held out on the 25th. the Turks re-
sistng the Russians with great bravery. The Rus,
slams lost $500 killed in the attack the fortress OF
Abdul Medjid
The Greek instruction was less formidable 1t Is
reported that King Ohio accepts the utimatum
Russia has certainly concluded treaty with the
Khan of Khiva
that Silistra held out on the Goth.
The CircaSsians had been driven back four times
with great loss by the Russians.
Tunis sends 10000 men to the Porte.
The Russians are menacing Erzeroum, and have
recently made compulsory enrolment of $4,000 Ar
menians.
Tive Russian war vessels have been presented to
the Greek Government by Russia.
Russia steamer sailed out of Sebastapol, notwth-
standing the blockade and captured an English
hKnfh hahn
the prize adrift and got back safe to Sebastapol.
The Neva was free from ice on the I'd of May, and
had risen so high that an inundation was feared.
Fifteen stone bridges across the Neva were to be
broken down, and the remainder mounted with heavy
cannon.
The Emperor of Russia has been quite sick.
SECOND DISPATCH.
New YORK. June 1.-THE following is further
account of the news
WAR AND Political NEws.-Very hostile feeling
prevailed at St. Petersburg against Austria
1t is rumored that the march of the Russians upon
the frontiers of Blu Kovina had commenced with
corps d'arme, said to number 10000 men.
Montenegro was tranquil al the last accounts.
Thirty thousand Turks in possession of Kro
iowa on the 18th ult.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced,
through London journals, that he could not pledge
himself Internationally that there should be
crease of the funded debt.
Odessa, at the last advces, was closely blockaded.
No neutral vessel was allowed to pass from Odessa
into the Black Sea except those laden with Goals and
naval stores.
Spain has issued decree for forced loan
Austrian vessels found upon the open sea 10 be
searched.
Marshall Paskewitsoh had crossed the Danube
Kaayah and established him headquarters nesr
Salistria.
Correspondence of the English journals have been
refused permission to accompany the English fleet
The signing of the protocol at Vienna, in the
Anglo French convention, providing for actual war,
is united in by Austria and Prussia-the treaty pro-
yidiDg eventual war.
1t is rumored that considerable corps of Austrian
troops will be concentrated at Cracova.
The trade throughout Russia is suffering intensely
on account of the unsettled state of affairs
Arrival of the Steamer ArabIa-Three Days Later
from Europe.
New YORK, June 13.-The royal mail steamer Ara
ba arrived at her wharf at O'clock bring dates
from Liverpool TO the Sd inst making her trip in
few hours over ten days.
The Washington arrived off Cowes on the Cd
The Arabia passed the Europa on Saturday. She
brings 1876 passengers
King Ohio accepts the ultimatum of France and
England, and has summoned new ministry under
Prince Marracordato.
From the Black Sea we have not word of inteli-
gence relative to the operations of the fleet.
The French squadron has been ordered to the
White Sea. Nothing definite has been received from
the Baltic
Silistra still held bravely out against the Russian
forces, up to the 9th ut, 1t reported that Omer
Pasha would himself go TO its relief with an over.
whelmng force.
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.-Eight thousand French
troops have landed at Pireaus and took possession.
Omer Pasha, St. Arnaud, and Lord Raglan, held
council of war at Varna the result of which was
unknown, but it was said that the Anglo-French
army will proceed to Adrianople, and Omer will in
the meantime avoid general action
Several skrmishes reported without any result.
An Austrian courier would leave Vienna on the I'd
withdraw his forces from the Turkish territory There
was again rumors a1oat that the Car would be dis.
posed TO reopen negotiations.
ENGLAND.-A new Minister of War will be short
ly appointed for Great Britain, probably Lord Pal
merston.
DENMARK--A coup de etat has occurred in Den.
mark.
! LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
Immediately after the conference with the English
and French commanders, Omer Pasha advanced with
| 10000 troops to relieve Silistria.
| The steamer City of Philadelphia was launch
ed on the Clyde on the 23d ult
French threes closed on Friday, the I'd inst. al
! 72f. 55c. four and half's at eff.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The weather throughout England was propitious
and the corps promised abundantly. There had been
fine, refreshing rains.
The political intelligence generally by this arrival
is without any very startling incidents, though inter
estlng, with somewhat more pacific tone.
Omer Pasha. after conference with the allied
generals, marched 10000 men to Slistria.
Austria positively and unequivocalIy demands O
Russia under certain penalties, to evacuate the prn
cipales of Turkey.
Greece has accepted the demands of the four pow
ers.
The bombardment of Hango is fully confirmed