Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22
THE STAUNT0N SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
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FROM EUROPE
The Arabia arrived at Halifax on the 10Th
with Liverpool dates to the 9TH inst.
Ia the Liverpool market. Flour had decline
two shilings. Corn two shillings, and Whea
| four pence. Cotton has also declined l-l6d
sales of the week 10000 bales.
No hostillies had yet occurred on the Danub
or in Asia in consequence OF the heavy SHOWS
The weather was now mllder.
France and England insist that Russia shall e
vacuate the Principalities before April 3Oth. Al
parties were still alning.
The Greek Instruction was likely to be speed
lily suppressed.
The Vienna Correspondent of the Londor
Times, under date Of the I'd, says that an Aus
trlan manifesto was about TO announce that Aus
tria will occupy Bosnia and Servia. A panic en-
sued on the Vienna Boprse.
The St. Petersburg Journal says the following
is the substance Of the Cars answer to Napo-
| leon
IF his imperial majesty extends his hands tC
me as | extend mine, am ready to forget the
modification have experienced. harsh though il
| be. Then, but then, only, cau discuss the sub
ject treated Of in my letter, and may perhaps ar
rive at an understanding. Let the French fleet
prevent the Turks from Transporting reinforce
ments to the theatre of war, and let them send
me Plenipotentiary to negotiate. whom | will
receive as BELTS his character. The conditions
made known to this conference at Vienna are the
sole basis on which will consent To treat" -
A despatch from Vienna of the 9th says the
movement of troops to the Southern frontiers con-
tinue. The Government has decided in concert
with the Western Powers to summon Russia to
evacua;e the Principalities and if necessary to
employ force to compel her to do So
Intelligence had reached Brussels that the Rus
sian fleet was preparing to leave Cornstadt, prob
ably to gain the sea before the arrival of the com
bned fleet. The negotiations between Russia
and Sweden were not yet terminated, and fears
were entertained at Stockholm that Russia, in or
der to give weight to her demands, will make
demonstration with her fleets against that capital
France and England continue their ornaments
on an immense scale. Sir Charles Napier had
been appointed commander of the Baltic allied
fleet Admiral Seymour was in command of 20
ships which had already assembled at Spithead
The ice in the Baltic was already breaking up,
and the Russian fleet at Cronstadt was liberated
and ready to sail.
A doubtful rumor was circulated that the Gar
had laid an embargo on British ships in Russian
ports.
The Russians were making os,eutatious pre-
paratlons TO cross the Danube, and Omar Pasha,
was preparing TO check them. The Turks no
longer occupy any place on the North Danube
There has been considerable fighting in small
parties, whenever they could come in contact
Another convoy of 10000 men was preparing TO
leave Constantnople for Batoum. Several Brit
lsh men Of war had been ordered from Malta to
the Piraeus to look after the Greek Instruction.
The insurgents had been defeated by the Turks
near Aria.
The Turkish Government, in concert with
England, France, and Prussia, had addressed
remonstrance to the Greek Court. The latter had
apologiSed, and dismissed the Minister of Police.
In England the war was quite popular The
additional estimates for the army and navy were
considered moderate.
Napoleon opened the French Legislative session
on the I'd. His speech commenced by referring to
the deficient harvest, but 100000 Hectolitres
OF wheat had been imported and more was on the
way. Famine had been averted but war was
beginning. France had gone as far as honor
permitted TO avert the collision, but must now
draw the sword. She has no views of aggrandize-
ment. The days of conquest are past, never to
return.
The English Press unanimously commend this
SPEECH
Rumor assigns the command Of the army in the
East to Marshal st. Armand.
Russia demands that Prussia shall close her
ports nearest Russia against the Eng ish and
French ships. Prussia, however, is unwilling to
do So
A formidable instruction had broken out in
Sarragossa, Spain. The insurgents held the cas-
tie of Ajairia and other stronghods Tor conside-
rabe time, although the Captain General attacked
them with columns of infantry and some cannon.
The insurgents were finally dislodged, and pursu-
ed by cavalry.
Madrid and the whole province were in a state
of siege.
The details are obscure, but the outbreak at
Sarragossa was said TO have been the premature
explosion Of deep laid conspiracy. Gen. Concha
was deeply implicated.
The latest rumor states that the insurgents had
been joined by the garrison of Huesca, and had
made another stand.
The fact that Austria still adheres to the Allied
Powers was officially announced by the Emperor
Napoleon TO the French legislature. She will not,
however, be called on at present to take offensive
measures against Russia, but merely to keep peace
on the frontiers.
A WARNING.-A lad of IL or l3 years of age
son of Mr.. William Wells, of this place
whilst riding in company with several other boys,
on 'fat" propelled by handy on the railroad,
near town, Sunday last, fell off, the car moving
at the time with considerable speed, and the
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