Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-17
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ARRIVAL or THE STEAMER UNION.
Three DAYS Later from Europe.

ARRIVAL or THE STEAMER UNION.
Three Days Later from Europe.
NKw YORK, Aagaa 16.--The steamer Union
from Hsvre and Southampton, bringing London
and Liverpool papers Of the I'd instant, arrived
this morning.
Spain.
Esparero has entered Madrid amid The enthu-
has fully agreed to his programme, and tranquility
is restored.
THE WR.-The retreat OF the Russian army
from their position at Bucharest is announced
They are falling back on the Sereth for stratagetie
reasons.
An advance upon the Crimea has been agreed
upon.
Nothing new from the Baltic
The capture Of the island of Aland with crest
los. of life, is rumored but not confirmed.
Latest by Telegraph from London
The steamer Baltic arrived out at noon on Wed
neslay the % instant aud !the America arrived on
the 3ist ult. 4- L8fG y
Holiingshend's circular reports that the news BY
the Baltic had favorable effect on the cotton
market. and prices were SITTER, but quotations un
changed. -
Spdius
MADRID, Jily 2s-A decree Of the junta sup
pre- sses the royal council Another calls into force
The press law Of 1887. The junra is also abro-
gated, and prohibition laid on the circulation OF
foreign journals.
Another decree orders the arrest and trial Of
some OF the ex ministers--also OF General Quinio.
ex-governor of Madrid. The old mni,ters are
said 10 be concealed in the hotels Of the diplomatic
body
M Salamanca has been arrested and Imprisoned
at AIbacete. Queen Christana has not lett Mad
rid
The generals who commanded the troops III the
late struggle have the choice 10 retire TO nxea
place Of residence, or leave the country. t@flE
The national guard is 10 be composed Of nine
bsttallions and two batteries Of artillery.
The decree exiting the nfante Don Enrique, to
Valencia, has been revoked.
General O'Donnell was al Cordovia on the 24tb,
on his way 10 Madrid a, the invitation Of Espar-
Zero.
Progress of the War.
bucharest, Jtsly 2S.-The Russian army has
evacuated its position AT kaingerenl Its van
guard is at Shelava rear Bucharest The artll-
lery and baggage were marching towards Sereth.
A telegraphic despatch from Vienna, states that
the Russians were totally defeated at Schoolgirl,
on the 23d of July, by the Turks and lost 1000
men, and 500 prisoners. The Austrian correspon-
dence however coniradcis this.
Thirty thousand Ottomans have crossed the
Danube NJ OUeniza.
The British and French officers are continually
arriving al Rutschauk.
England.
In the House Of Commons"on Tuesday Lord
Dudley Stuart moved series Of resolutions de-
claring that Russia had violated the treaty eugag
ing not TO obstruct the navigation of the Danube,
and that the payment by England of The old Russo
d utch debt under that treaty be suspended. AT
ter debate il was rejected
A great anti. slavery conference was held al
Manchester on the lst instant, and strong resolu-
lions for the immediate total emancipation Of
slavery and the slave trade deprecaling the
ouisition OF Cuba by the United States, and urging
emancipation there the best means OF fnstrat-
ing the scheme. George Thompson was promi-
nent speaker.
Important news from the Baltic neet was hourly
expected al London.
ii Pamee Pacha, the eldest son OF Alias Pachs
had arrived in England on visit 10 the queen,
but returned Immediately OF hearing OF his fathers
death.
A slight republican demon strstion took place at
Paris on the Goth, when great numbers visited The
column 81 July; some persons wearing p,nks IN
their button holes, were arrested.
Al the Paris bourse, or Tuesday evening, three
per cents closed at 70f 9oc and four and.a-halfs
9sf SOC. for the end of the month.
Turkey.
Numerous transports were at Constantinople,
and they were working night and day 10 take in
water provisions, and stores They were des-
tined for Silstria which was being vitualled TO be
prepared TO stand another siege of three months il
necessary
Admiral Bonard passed Gothlowd onthe 9th Of
July. telegraphic dispatch from Stockholm
states that heavy connonading was heard IN the
direction Of Bomarsund Rear Admiral Chads
was 10 effect the bomba rdment OF Bomarsund as
soon as the French troops 10 occupy The Aland
islands should arrive.
The main force Of the allied fleets was at Led
soma, south of the Aland Islands, on the 23th
ultimo.
A letter from Constantinope reaflirms that the
expedition 10 Crimea was positively decided upon,
and its command was 10 be given 10 General
Starnand with an army of $4,000 men.
The division OF Prince Napoleon would proba
bly be the first 10 enter Walachs. Everything
showed the intention Of making serious stack
at Bucharest.
A grand council OF war was held by the allied
generals AT Varna on the 10Th. The fleets remained
at Balt.chank, but great operation. were evidently
on the eve Of taking place.
Prussia and Austria.
The king and queen Of Prussia reached Ischiel
on the 3lst ult., where the emperor Of Austria was
staying.
A conference Of great significance wac TO Sc
held.
The Danish government has proclaimed con.
.ttution for the entire monarchy. The imperial
council is TO consist of fifty members.
Italy.
Parma was tranquil on the 25th ult. Several Of
The Insurgents were killed and seventeen wound
ed in a skirmi.h. On toe 22d, numerous Austrian
rcinforcements arrived.
Serious and Frightful Accident
PHILADELPHIA, Augna l6.-A large party, con
si.ing principally of women and children. belong
ing 10 the Solidarity OF ST. Psurs Catholic Church
while embarking, this morning, aboard the steam
hoa, Sun st lombard wharf for an excursion M