The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-17
ADDITIONAL NEWS BY THE ATLANTIC
AFFAIRS OF THE EAST.

ST. PgrERsBuRGH April 23--The following war tax is now
being levied On tradesmcn and merchants of the first
guild 800 silver rubes those of the second 100 and
on those Of the third, log.
All housekeepers, without distinction, assessed 10
per cent on the actual rent they pay receive.
The Journal de ST Peersburgh of the 23d u contains
proclamation from the Emperor to his people in which he
represents the against England and France
dertaken in defence of the orthodox faith
England and France he says, have thrown off the mask
and revealed their real object which is weaken Russia
and to deprive her Of her powerful position in Europe
Russia will fight for the Christian faith in defence of
her co-regionists oppressed by their merciess enemies
The following are among the most recent teegraphc
dispatches from various points of the scene ofwar
VIENNA May 2The Duke of Cambridge left Trieste for
Corfu to-day.
The Greek insurgents have been defeated between Janna
and Prevesa with the loss of 100 killed. 100 prisoners
guns, and 60 barrels of powder.
Grivas has been defeated Metzovs and has fed to
Thessaly with " men.
Disunion prevails among the commanders and despond-
ency n the revolutionary committees
Baron Hess goes to Frankfort in few days business
connected with eventual military contingencies.
DALNsnA, April 26.The Pasha of Mostar in the Her
zegoyina has raised the Landsrum against the Montene-
grins,
SrMlS April 2sThe Turks as they advanced into Lit
IL Walacha received with the creates, enthusiasm
The Russians were making great preparations for regn-
Lpnndis corps win probably attempt to pass the Dam
ube at Ncapoi.
0pEsA--The following report addressed to the Minister
Of Marine and the Colonies by Yce-Admira amclin
mandcrn-chief OF the French squadron in the Black
explains the attack upon Odessa described in teegraphe
dispatches
aOn board the Vile de Paris in the roads Of Batsch
April 10.
HThe English steam frigae Furious went the 9th OF
this month to Odessa TO take board the consuls and
such of countrymen might desire leave the town
at the approach Of hosttes with Russia
1.-THE Furious arrived yesterday and on looking over
the report Of the commander Of that vessel your excel
leney win that in spite Of the flag of which she
hoed and which her boat also exhibited the batteries Of
Odessa the number of which has been much augmented
since late events traorously fred seven cannonbals
the boat few moments after il left the quay and the
itime authorities
aThs proceeding without example in the history
the Of civilized nations II is necessary TO revert TO
ls2e-ihe period when the Dey ofRAgiers did the same
thing TO the vessel La Provence land beside this
ship)-io find similar insancethst is TO say the
pie must be borrowed from with barbarians
Admiral Dundas and myself are about TO consider the
severe measures which such proceeding may render
cessaryh
BUCHAREST, April la.-Sistfia has been hard pressed
since the lsh and would have already fallen but for
the determined valor Of its defenders These say they
bold out till auxiliary troops come TO their relief
The Russians on the contrary say the place must sur
render in few days Musapha Pecha has strong qarr-
son. but the fortress Is neither well vicuaed properly
supplied with ammunition The ford is in the power OF the
Rnssians so likewise the entertainments at the Drsra
which flows into the Danube.
The troops who defended them retired into the fortress
which clfs only defended by simple wall with strong
citadel General Chrulcffs and General Luders corps
have effected junction above Rassova the vanguard Of
The latter the 18th at Kusgun, Sistria.
AT Shuma there has been, will shortly be a military
execution remarkable for the high position of the criminal
osman Pacha Tartar Turk and old soldier who late
y commanded Mt Matchiu, has, by the order Of Omar
Pacha been arrested for eoNardce in the face Of the
my and for reasonable connivance with the cnemy's
plans
He has in the facc of the troops he commanded been
deprived not only Of the insignia OF bis rank but also
o. The outward marks which distinguish the Ottoman sol
aer After having been degraded and expelled the army
ne has been taken TO Shuma His execution delayed
W Omar Pacha sending courier 10 the Porte TO obtain
s oultans assent TO the execution OF great criminal
us hghness, understand, reason 10 interfere
WIN Omar Pachas jurisdiction, and lieutenant colonel
lew days ago for Shuma bearing the despatch which
Sis The doom Of Osman Paoha.
inc Brussels Independence of the doth nit has heard by
ssgraph from Marselcs that portion OF the loan for
rVvVOO francs had been advanced TO the Porte by the
ii :, and English governments.
Inc governor Of Matchin has been arrested and is to
~ tued by council of war on the charge Of high
h s9h Letters to him from General Luders said TO
nave been seized
Geographic received here, (vienna) coming from
confirm the statement to the evacuation of Little
gmaacha Several Beyard families have Acd through
~. SEVERN TO Austrian ground others from Kraova
si ureat Wallacbia The Russians reireated through
here on the 2e,b ' " V''eeo ~ V''Ns'"f
% news o. Prussia having signed the last protocol pro-
Tn. Is sald great detection in the mind Of the Gar
stposon in the laboratory nj Cronstadt was from
oVo lhs Of gunpowder II Is acknowledged that forty
o. Norkmen killed bv IL
whole line Of road from St Pecrsburph TO Hesnq-
, y black with every kind OF vehicle transporting mili-
h |uer'a Cannon estaietcs, haywagons powder tum-
nus &C. pass each other perpetually.