Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-11
From Europe.
The steamer Canada arrived at New York on
Triday last. with Liyerpool dates 70 the 23d ult

Friday last, with Liverpool dates to the 23d ult.
1t has been officially announced by the French
and English governments that on the 18th ultimo,
$4,000 men landed without opposition al Eupaio-
ria, and Immediately marched upon Sevasiopol.-
The transports had returned to Varna for Ia,
900 more Frenchmen.
| The Russian fleet had again been run into Sc
vastopol by part Of the allied feet, which had
arrived off thai port.
| A statement had been received from CONSTANT
nople, but was yet unconfrmed, that the Gar at
the last moment had assented to terms, and that a
steamer was despatched 10 postpone the landing,
but at the last advices had not reached the fleet.
| There was current report that the batteries OF
Odessa had again been bombarded.
Anapa and Kersh were closely bockndcd.
| At last accounts the evacuation Of Wallacbla
and Moldavia was complete. The Russian rear
guard had crossed The Pruih.
1t has been decided that neither Sweaborg nor
Cronstadt shall be attacked this season. The
Frehch Baltic fleet returns 10 France.
| Prince Menschikoff has exhausted every means
to make Sevastopol impregnable. The approach
es are guarded by forts, and portion Of the roads
mined. A proclamation has been issued prepar
ing the citizens for resistance to the last cxlrem-
| ty. If the enemy should obtain the viciory, he
says, 'ihen let the whole store of powder 60 with
him and them into the air"
Other accounts say that the Russian works are
| too extended to be successfully maintained and
from the nature of the soil and entertainments just
constructed on the land side, cannot be formida-
ble
1t is rumored that the English have captured
the Russian Express steamer of Seyastopol, with
important dispatches.
The Russian preparations were made at ano,h-
er pon! misconceying the designs Of the allies.
The weather throughout England was very ia
vorable and an abundant harvest gathered. The
cholera was gradually subsidlng. No general
news Of moment
Nothing of special Importance from France
All was quiet. Abundant crops have been pro-
cured.
The advices from Madrid represent Spain as
quiet and progressing fairly under their new gov
ernment There had been no further outbreaks
Mr.. Soule's letter is viewed with contempt. No
further news from him.
1t is now said that Greece has made a submis-
sive proposition to the Porte, and offers to nego
tiaie commercial treaty.
Schamyl has entered the northern part Of Geor
gia with IL 600 men, and advanced to the Kouns.
The Russians were taken completely by surprise
and rereated, after very feeble resistance, into
the mountains. Schamyl carried of great guam
lity Of booty, and made some prisoners of high
rank. These movements have had the effect TO
compel the Russians TO fellnguish the idea OF the
conquest OF Turkish Armenia.
The rumor which had gained currency of
rupture between Turkey and Persia is officially
contradicted
Austria and Prussia still maintain the same at
titude towards Russia and the Allied Powers.
There is general improvement in Breadstuffs.
Cotton was rather dull and dropping. Consols
have slightly improved.
AN INCIDENT OF WAR.-To read of battles and
bravery and ai the pomp and circumstances of
war is captivating, but single case is sometimes
sufficient to illustrate its dread realities. The fol-
lowing is an extract from a letter written by
sailor in the Baltic fleet 10 his wife in England.
The incident is narrated with that simplicity and
purity of expression which conveys every idea and
image in the most effective and touching manner:
Every man on board volunteered 20 the cap
tain picked a crew, and was sent ashore with
the marines. There were regular troops on the
bank who fred on US as we pulled to land but
the broadsdes of the -, what with the shell
and what with the smoke, covered our landing
We dispersed few hundred yards distance from
the beach to keep the coast clear while the boats
crew made prizes of the guns. The enemy had
the advantage of the wood and also knowing the
country we'll and troop of them showed in adj
vance, We were urdered-to fire. took steady
aim and fired on my man at about sixty yards.-
He fell like stone.
cat the same time broadsde from the
went in among the trees and the enemy disappear
ed. we could scarce tell how. | felt as though
mus: 90 No TO him to see whether he was dead or
alive. He lay quite still, and was more afraid
OF him lying 50 than when facing me few mo-
ments before 1t is strange feeling to come o.
yer you& at once that you have killed man.
He had unbuttoned his jacket and was pressing
his hand over the front of his chest where the
wound was. He breaihed hard, and the blood
poured from his wot,nd and also from his mouth
every breath he took. His face white as death,
and his eyes looked so big and bright as he turn
ed them and stared at me | shall never forget it.
He was fine young fellow, not more than five
and-twanty. ] went down on my knees beside
him and nv breast was so full as though my own
heart would burst. He had real English face
and did not look like an enemy.
..What felt never can tell, but if my life
would have saved his believe should have CIV
en- it. ] laid his head on my knee, and hegfasp
ed hold of my hand and tried to speak, but his
voice was gone could not tell word he said,
and every time he tried to speak the blood poured
ont so knew it wonld soon be over. | am not
ashamed to say that was worse than he, for he
never shed tear, and couldn't help it. His
ewes were closed when gun was fired from the
- TO order US aboard, and that reused him.
He pointed to the beach where the boat was just
pushing off with the guns we had taken, and
tipcr to mo tno
ond beat. and then he pointed to the wood where
The enemy was concealed. Poor fellow! he lit
lie thought how had shot him down. | was
wondering how could leave him to die and no
one near him, when he had something like con-
yusion for moment, and then his face rolled o.
yer. and without sigh he was gone. | trust the
ALMIGHTY has received his soul laid his head
rently down un the grass and left him. 1t seem
ed 81 strange when looked at him tor the last
time. | some how thought of everything | had
heard about the Turks, and the Russians and the
rest of them; but all that seemed 50 far of, and
the dead man so near"
DIR. BRowNsoN AGAIN.-The last number oil
Brownson's Review has another article on the
subject of Native Americanism, in defence OF the
former. which was so violently assaed. This
publication is the leading organ of the Roman
Catholic Church, and surprised every body few
months ago, it will be remembered, by an arll-
Gle TO some extent in favor of The Know Nohngs.
In his second article Dr. Brownson explains that
he is in favor Of extending the rights OF natural-
zatiun to Catholic emgrans, and TO no Others
He saws. "Hhile The Catholic element predomi-
nated. we were in favor of.our liberal naturallza-
ton laws The really Catholic immigration we
certainly greet with most hearty welcome, from