Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
Importan, from Europe.
Wa declared against Russia By Great Britt
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| By these arrivals We have the Important MEL
ligpnce that war against Rms il has been formally
! declare by Great Britain and France. give
the sustained of the news as communicated through
the Telegraph:
The Cabinet courier dispatched by Great Brit
ain and France TO Russia. bearing their ultima
tum. had returned with the announcement that no
reply would be made
The result was communicated by the Queen to
the British Parliament on the 9th, in message
which concluded with the declaration that she re-
lied in this emergency upon the bravery oil the ar
my and navy.
A formal declaration of war was promulgated in
the London papers on the 2Sth of March, to take
effect on the 30th of April.
The Queen has also issued proclamation In
reference TO the commerce of neutral nations, de-
cIaring that her Majesty will waive the right of
sezing the eneny's property laden on board neu-
trail vessel, unless it be conlraband OF war; and
that it is not her present intention to commission
priyatrers.
In an explanation made in the House OF Com
mons The Attorney General stated, in reference TO
the above declaration, that Great brllaln cannot
and does not foregO the RICH TO search neutral YES
sells Tor articles contrahand of war.
On the receipt of the Cars answer IN Paris
the Emperor Napoleon sent special message TO
the Legislative Chambers announcing that Russia
had placed herself in a condition OF war with
France. and charging upon Russia the entire re-
sponsibility of the unfortunate event The an
no incement was received in the Chambers with
great enthusiasm. and war against Russia has
6een formally declared. to commence on the 3Oth
of April.
The French Goyernmenthas made an announce
ment similar 10 that of England respecting the
commerce of neurals.a and stating that France will
not at present issue letters OF marque. The MIN
| :s.er of Marine had addressed circular to the
Chamber of Commerce highly applaudng the u
nted States for refusing to grant letters OF marque
q,
| The Paris Moniteur publishes an Imperial de-
| claraton, announcing that delay OF SIN weeks
had been granted to RussianLrading ships to leave
the French ports, and that the subjects of Russia
who NAV choose to reside upon French soil. under
the protection which the law extends to every for
egner, are at liberty to DO so.
The subscription to the French loan amounted
to four hundred and sixty millions of francs.
On the Paris Bourse there had been heavy de-
cline, and in London the price Of Consos had fall
en- to S5s.
The Tripartite Treaty between Great Britain,
France, and Turkey consists of five articles, pro
viding as follows:
:. |. That England and France engage to SUP
port Turkey by force of arms until the conclusion
of a peace that shall secure the independence and
integrity of the Sultan's domnons.
2. That the Porte shall not conclude peace
without the consent of its allies.
8. That the allies shall evacuate the Turkish
territories after the war.
4. This treaty to remain open for the adhesion
of the other Powers Of Europe.
5. Turkey guarantees to all subjects of the Porte,
without distinction of creed, perfect equality In
law.
The most extensive preparations for war coniln-
u.d to be made by England and France. Russia
and Turkey were also fastening their armaments
The bill to double the income tax has passed
the British House of Commons.
Switzerland, and Austria, and Prussia have not
committed themselves by any overt act.
Admiral Napier's fleet was anchored off klel.
at the mouth Of The Baltic.
The Duke of Parma had been stabbed by an as
sassn and died the next day.
The Queen Spain has granted an amnesty to
all the prisoners implicated in the Lopez exPedl-
ton against Cuba.
Advices from Australia to February 18th state
that the returns from the gold diggings were In
creasing and trade improving. Gold f3 los.
The overland China mail had reached London
with Hong Kong dates of february tn. Shang-
hal was in possession of the rebels, and the Patriot
army was mastering near Pekln.
HosT1IlTIEs ON THE DANUBE.--Here are the
latest accounts from the seat Of wat IN the East:
The Russians have crossed the Danube in great
force. TO strike decisive blow before the arrival
of the Anplo-Freuch forces. On the Esd ultmo
Gor,scbaloff crossed above Tulska, captured elev-
en- guns and Two hundred prisoners, and occupied
Tuska and several forts on the right BANK Oh 'ne
river Gen. Luders crossed with the main oooy
of the Russians from Calatz without much loss
Full fifty thousand Russians are on the right bank
of the river, and on the 2od Ten. LunerS COM
menced preparations for the seizure of Matschlrn.
On the 23d ultimo the Russians attempted TO
cross the Danube at 0ltentza. and were repulSed.
The CARNAGE was dreadful Three thousand Rus
SLAMS were killed, and the Turks so badly cut up
that they had to retire to their entertainments. -
The Russians, however, effected apassage at three
! points.
The very day that the Russians commenced
crossinq the Danube it was the intention OF Omer
Pacha to attack the Russian headquarters at 20
qana. The plan of battle was drawn up and the
entire force put under command ofthe French 20
lionel Drew. but the Russian movements dlscon-
certed the entire plan.
A Telegraphic despatch from Vienna announces
that on the both the Russians attacked kalafat and
took three redoubs.
The whole French army of sxty-five thousand
men will be in Turkey by the first OF May. IL Is
reported that the British land forces will be lncreas-
ed TO thirty Thousand. The first division OF the
expedtionary force is being rapidly forwarded from
Malta TO Cons:antinopIe.
The combined fleets are still in Beicos Bay.
Lord Napier's fleet. at the last accounts, was
again under way. 1t was supposed he would seize
the Island of Akland. Kigege Bay has been ma
med as the rendezvous.
The British Minister had telegraphed Napier
informing him of the declaration of war, and CIV
ing instructions, it is said, to commence hosttles.
The accounts from Greece are uniavorable. The
Turkish Minister has left Athens The Greek In
srrrection was revving, but the Turks held the
forresses and had eight thousand troops in Epirus.
Enyoys were daily expected at Athens with the
final commands of the English and French Gov
ernments II is reported that several mobiles have
Joined the instruction. One of the latest accounts
states that the rupturos between Greece and the
Sultan lie complete.
Discomfort prevailed in Finland, and some ar
rests had been made. 49,
The Russians are abandoning their posts on the
eastern coast of the Black Sea.
Souchamkale has been burnt and piunoered oy
the Circassians.
1t was rumored that the Turks were preparing
to attack Sebastopo.
The Russians are making great preparations
for hostililes in the Baltic. All the lighthouses
and buoys have been removed and formidable fleets
of gun boats are being collected in shallow water
at the principal points. Attempts are also being
made to block up the intricate parts otthe channel
with rocks. Ali the houses at Cronstadt capable
of defence are being pulled down.; New batteries
are everywhere being erected. Two hundred adj
dilional gun boats have been ordered. The Gar
and his son are experimenting these preparations,