The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-03-10
FROM EUROPE.


Cambria and Niagara 10 eonrey troops 10
the seat Of -Gortsehakof surround.
KGlGfGt nth 65 900 men-RumoTs q
opening negotiations.
The British steamer Andes, Capt. Moody
with adyices from Liverpool! to the 18th
ul,.-3 DAYS later than by the Europa-ar-
rived nj her wharf this morning. The Andes
reports having passed on the 18th ult., the
Cunard steamer Cambria, from Boston to
Halifax. going into Liverpool On the 18th,
off Bally, passed the steamer Atlantic, from
New York, Feb. l4th.
The Liverpool cotton market on the 18th,
closed firm, at the full prices Of Saturday,
the llth ult,; the sales OF that day were
5000 bales, the trade taking the greater
portion. Annexed IRE the quotations For
New Orleans 6 l-2; Fair Middle 6 Ia ;
Fair Upland 6 IA; Middling Orleans 5 rs /;
do. Mobile and Uplands 8 SIS 81.
In London Corn Exchange, Monday the
18th there was a large supply Of English
Wheat, and the trade opened steady ut the
decline of the week previous. Foreign
wheat was held firmly, but the rates were
unaltered. English was in reality from one
to two shilings per quaite cheaper. There
only four floating cargocs OF foreign re-
naming unscld.
LONDON MONEY MARKET. The London
Money Market on the 18th closed with an
easy feeling, and there was every indication
that the bank would soon reduce its rate OF
interest. Consols opened at 0 LA Q rs,
and after advancing 10 % again receded to
the opening rates at which they closed.
CHARTER OF THE CuNARD STEAMERS. The
fact that some Of the Cunard steamers had
been taken by the government to convey
troops to the seat Of war, no longer admits
Of doubt. The agents Of the steamers,
themselves, now announce that the Cambria
and Niagara have been engaged for that ser.
yice-and it is understood that they will
take their departure for Liverpool, for Nal.
Ia, on the 18th Of February. Whether The
troops are to embark ut Liverpool or Cork,
Ireland, is yet undecided, though it is stat
ed that the British government desire that
they should embark at the latter port. The
agents of the steamers, however. are under.
stood to be in favor Of their sailing direct
from Liverpool.
The next American mail from Liverpool,
is advertised in the papers to be despatched
by the screw steamer Alps, to sail Tor Bos.
ton and New York on Saturday, Feb. lS.-
This steamer takes the place of the Niagara,
which was to have sailed for Halifax and
Boston on that day. The steamer to follow
the Alps, will be the Asia, which is adver-
tised to leave with the mails on the 25th
of February. The Asia will go to Boston
and New York via Halifax, although her
passengers will only be booked for Halifax
and Boston. The reason of the Alps being
despatched on the 18th, was because there
was no other Cunard steamer in port not
engaged. The Co Inns steamer Atlantic, for
New York direct would sail on the odd
ENGLAND. The steamship great Britain,
from Melbourne, Australia, arrived at Liver.
pool on the morning Of the 10th after run
of GS days. Preparations for war on the part
Of England and France were proceeding
night and day. The military force to be
dispatched forthwith 10 the assistance of
Turkey, will, il Is now confidently asserted,
amount to 40, 600 French and IL, 900 British
troops, the English contingent will however,
should circumstances render it necessary, be
increased TO 2O,UOO.
The squadron will consist Of thirty sail OF
vessels, and will include no less than twenty
screw steamers, three paddle steamers, and
seven sailing vessels. Among the screw
steamers is the Duke of Wellington, which
mounts l3l guns, the Royal George, of 100
ynns. the joan al A-a, or lo1 s."s, and
four Others Of 43 guns each. Altogether
the squadron will carry 2000 guns, and its
steam power will DC such as will make it
the most formidable and destructive fleet
ever fitted out by Great Britain. In the
Royal Dock Yard the formation and equip
ment of this fleet proceeds with celebrity
that excites the astonishment of foreigners
and the pride of The English people.
The ship "Mary L. Starett," Captain
Crockett, Of Rnckand. from New York for
Havre, was abandoned Feb. LIST, IN lat. As
n. 81 w.
AUSTRALIA. a part of the letters from
Australia, by the Gaeat Britain, have been
delivered Their tenor as regards CONNER
DIAL affairs, and mining interests, is gener-
ally favorable, although exceptiOnable points
are noticed, in political matters; nothing
new or interesting.
From THE SEAT OF WAR. Tclegraphic de.
spatches, dated Bucharest, Feb. |, state,
that there were ut that time $4,000 Russian
troops before KalaEt, and although Prince
Gortschakof knew perfectly well that the
Turkish position could not be carried with
out great loss of life, he was determined to
make the assul,-having received positive
orders from his master, the Emperor, to use
every effort to drive the Turks out of Lesser
Wallachia, without further loss Of time.
In Asia, Kurschid Pacha having reor-
ganizcd the Turkish forces, was about to
resume offensive operations. His army con-
sist, OF $4,000 infantry and 5000 cavalry,
and $50 guns. Important intelligence was
daily expected from this point us we'll us
from the Danube.
TnE Very LATEST, TELEGRAPnED TO LONDON,
TUESDAY. The second edition Of the morn
ing Herald. publishes the following private
despatch, telegraphed from Paris, where it
first appeared in the Debate.
CoNsrANTINoPLE, Jan. 2SIh.
On the Russian squadron receiving in
telligence that the combined fleets had left
the Black Sea aud returned to Constantine
pie, FIVE OF the Russian frigates were put
to sea, and proceeded to Chelkat6l, where
they attacked the fort, but without much
success. They were obliged to steer of, in
consequence OF warm repulso from the
enemy.
There are some doubts Us to the authen.
Of the above report but it had been received
frOm two different sources. The Globe an
nounces the currency OF minors a, Paris, Of
possible re opening of negotiations be-
tween the great powers, but adds, there is
nothing to show the rumors are deserving Of
any credit
The Paris correspondent Of the Times,
however, writing ON Sunday evening, says
il is certain that fresh negotiations are on
the tapis for settlement of the Eastern