The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-03-29
Foreign News.
New YoRK, March

New YORK, March %.
The steamer Pacific passed Sandy Hook
at o'clock She has dates to the 9th.
The position Of affairs in regard to the
Eastern question was unaltered.
No battles had taken place on the Dan
ube, except two columns of Russians at
tacking each other in the dark, in mistake
for Turks. Some hundreds were killed
before the error was discovered.
Small skirmishes still 60 on between the
Turks and Russians.
There is nothing new from Asia, or from
the combined feet.
The Greek insurrection has been al
most checked, and is no longer formida-
BILE.
The u. S. Minister to Constantinople
has presented his credentials to the Sultan,
and made an address assuring him Of the
sympathy of the people Of the United
States.
The British Chancellor Of Exchequer
proposes to double the income tax, and the
French Minister of Finance to borrow
$50 900 ,OOOfr. to meet the expenses OF the
war.
War preparations go on in England.
The first division OF the feet for the Baltic
was to sail in day or two. 1t consisted
Of Admiral Conveys squadron.
The French Government advertises for
100 ships to embark troops and stores at
Marseilles, for the East
The Earl Of Londonderry is dead.
More difficulties had occurred at Pres
ton. England, with the operatives.
Mr.. Soule is reported to be in high favor
with the Queen Of Spain. The Spanish
Einsurrection had been suppressed.
Portugal is perfectly quiet
Austria and Prussia still slightly wayer
/ in regard 10 the Eastern question.
Russia has prohibited the expectation
of grain from Odessa and the Sea of Azof.
This news has strengthened the English
grain market.
ST. Petersburg letters state that the pro-
hibition as to the export OF breadstufts
does not extend to vessels laden or load
ing.
The Breadstuff market has recovered
from its depression, and former rates are
about to be re-established. McHenry,
Richardson, Bros. and others. report -four
as in fair demand. Western canal is
worth 39s. Philadelphia. Baltimore, and
Ohio, 39a40s in store. Wheat is in limit
ed request and rather irregular. but on the
whole firm in tone-prime white l2s. In
dian corn has a slow demand, is Cd.
dearer; good yellow is held at 4os.. fine
white 48s.
The Morning Herald says messenger
arrived and was Immediately closeted with
the Queen, who brought Information that
the Russians had carried Kalafat. &C.. no
details. The report is believed to be ut
|terly false.
Accounts from Constantinople Of Feb.
25, state that Persia remains neutral, but
is fortifying on the Turkish frontier.
The Affghans are attacking the king
dom of Canhmar Persia has offered her
mediation. The Khan of Khiya has taken
refuge in Buckhara, and summoned the
neighboring nations to take part in the
struggle against Russia. ......
The Chronicles Vienna correspondent
ltelegraphs that new. proposals have been
received from Nicholas. Russia offers to
eyacuate the principalities the moment the
drafts and preliminaries are signed. The
terms are not more favorable than the last
overiures which the conference rejected.
The. British Courier bearing the sum-
mons for the evacuation of the principali-
| ties, is already on his way to st. Peters
burgh,
Ii is reported that the Russian minister,
Manteaffel offered his resignation.
The Austrian government has published
an official document expressing her views
| on the differences between Russia and
Turkey; and regrets that the propositions
sent by the Western powers were Of such
a nature as 10, leave, hardly q hope Of .
favorable reply, but admits their demand.