Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-21

It is stated that Omar Paslia anticipated the Rus
sian attack on Dotrudsha and ordered the Turks to
retreat 10 Waians Wall, which strongly fortified,
and where the Russians would be compelled to en-
counter $4,000 Ottomans.
Admiral Napier had anchored off Moon Island
Shipments oftroops from Fance and England were
rapidly progressing.
L1vERpooL, April 9Th Lord John Russell stated
in Parliament that the British Government has sent
communication TO the United States respecting the
Black Warrior affair, but has no report from Mr.
Champion.
Gen Mitaxa the Greek Minister at Constantine
pie, has demaded his passports.
Public feeling at Constantnople was greatly exc-
ted, causing disquiet to the Government.
CoNsTANTINoPLE. March 81. The combined fleets
entered Beycos Bay on the 25th.
On the Both of March the Crcassans by mistake
fred into the Samson and Cucugne steamers.
The Greek Minister Metaxa has received his pass
ports All foreign Greeks are TO be sent from lur-
key.
here with two French steamers Preyessa is block
AIDED.
LONDON. April 5-Trustworthy accounts from St.
Petersburg state that the war IS very unpopular
amongst the mercantile classes, and that IN conSe-
uuence of this feeling order had been issued for
bidding the assembling in the streets of over two
persons.
Reliable accounts from Berlin state that the Cars
letter to the King of Prussia contains no tangible
concession to Europe 1t is chiefly Justification OF
Russia and concludes with the ntmation that if the
Western Powers desire peace they should obtain
from Turkey redress for the wrongs of which he COM
plains.
Advices from Montenegro state that q courier from
ST. Petersburg had arrived, bearing positive orders
for the Monenegrins to attack the Turkish province
of Herzegovina Russian couriers were passing in
rapid succession between the Montenegro.
&C. Why is the portrait OF a lady like Chesa-
peake Duck?
A.-Because lis canvass back.
The associate begs leave to state, that, after the
preparation of the above-but before his offence was
known--the venerable editor had "put for
Raleigh, so as to place himself out of the reach of
merited punishment.
Snow Storm.
BALTIMORE, April 16-The cities of Boston, Phil.
adelphia and New York have been visited to-day by
tremendous storms.
The weather here has been quite cold since last
Saturday night. Last night and this morning the
elements looked very much inclined to give a
sprinkling of snow, sleet, something just as bad
On the 18th April, 1849 we had a severe snow
throughout the Southern Atlantic States, killing all
vegetation.
o. The vote of the Senate which rejected the Mex
lean Treaty. is said to have been reconsdered on the
18th inst, so the Treaty is still before the Senate for
further action.
0c5- A brother of the Captain General of Cuba has
gone to Washington bearer of dispatches in refer
ence TO the Black Warrior affair. He has also been
delegated to procure locomotives for Cuban railroad
companies.
0rs- There heavy fall of snow in Greenville
and Anderson, in the upper part of South Carolina,
and at Newman, Ga, Monday. There has also
been in Petersburg and Richmond, Va
New Mail ARRANGEMENTs.--A meeting held
in Charleston the 18th inst, by the Presidents Of
the Montgomery and West Point, Muscogee, South
western, Central, Waynesburg, South Carolina and
Wilmington and the Manchester railroads, to arrange
the running of double mail service between Wash
ington and New Orleans, by which the mail will be
expedited II hours The arrangements will take
effect practicable probably the lst of June.
! VESSEL AsHoRE.-A dispatch from New York, da-
ted the 18th inst says that the Ship Underwater o.
400 TONS from Liverpool, with $40 passengers, is
ashore on Squam Beach. AT last accounts the YES
sci was in an easy position. She is valued at S85,.
600 and insured for SIS, 600.
Som ETHING AMUsING.-To see Wing newspaper
FocoS to the Democrats, make an QUERY against
the appelation of Federalis applied to themselves
Federalist is legitimate word-a definite party tes
ignation whereas Loco Focos is simply unm, aiming
slang of the lowest order
01- The Southern Convention adjourned on last
Saturday evening, to meet in the city of New Or.
leans on the second Monday of January, 1855.
Res The Senior Editor of the Fayetteville Observer
writing from Charleston, says
"The route from Wilmington to this place is no
particularly pleasant for it is night line and that is
always wearisome, for tinvolves loss of rest without
any compensation in the sight of objects OF interest
the route. On the Wilmington and Manchester road
however, for the first time those newly -invea
seats for sleeping in The Company has put one
such car the line, for the occupation of those who
have ladies with them, rather for ladies and those
who accompany them. 1t is really an admirable con
rvance, enabling to recline full length and
rest and sleep. 1t ought to be adopted on all might
l lines.
Destructive Fire.
LOUISVILLE, April 17.-One fourth of the town O
Dover Ky, has been destroyed by fire. Loss $40,
600
Severe Snow Storm.
BALTIMORE, April 17.-Severe snow storms ar
still raging throughout all the Northern cttes Ma
rine disasters feared.
! Secretary DoBBIN it is said, has decided that tn
six steam frigates must be built in the govern
men yards but will contract for the superintendent