Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-01-13
News ofthe Wcek-FOreign and Dom este.
European News.
VI O e r FL q II TIN &

BosroN, Jan. 9TH
We have the following news by the Canada.
The combined English and French fleet had
entered the Black Sea, and some though that
Russia would consider this n declaration Of
war.
On the line IF the Danube there has been
some fighting ON the 4th the Russians at
tackled the Turkish position Of kalafut and
forced the outer entrcnchWcnt, hut were even
tually rcpulscd The carnage was great on
both sides. In killed and wounded the num-
Der is stated ut 1000. This must be received
with caution.
On the 18th two Russian Steamers towing
gunboats unsucccsslully attacked the Turk
tsh position at Mattscaim and were forced to
retreat with a severe loss.
The reason why part of Gen. Luda's foIccs
went to Crimca was, an instruction there in
favor of Turkey. Consequently the provinces
OF BcSsirabia, khcrson, and Tauris are placed
by the Russians under martial law. Nothing
really later has been received from Asia -
Reliable private accounts from Erzcroum con-
~ IA NhS ii''io'H VI TURKISH sue
cesses. The Gcorsians everywhere welcome
the Turks.
The general term Of the adviccs indicates
that the operations Of tho last week in No.
Hcmbcr were unt:tvorahlc to the Turks.
Gen. .indrunikoir hua torcihlv relieved the
fortress Of Aklalzik, and another division
under Prince Rebuttolf has succeeded in re-
lulsing ~ Turki"h force back on Kars. n Rus
sian bulletin says, with loss OF v,.,n.o.. and
camp.
Mr.. Sonic has fought IA duel with Marquis
Turgot the French Minister ~ Lord How
den oRcilted ~ second to Turgot. Another
duel was had between young Soulc and the
Duke of Alba. All about sarcasm on
Madame Soulc's style of costume Nobody
WIS damaged.
tn, yesterday. The House chose Noah Smith
of Calais, Wing, Speaker, and Mr.. Perry of
Oxford, Frcc-soilcr, Clerk.
New YORK, January s.
Steamship Empire City from New Orleans,
via. Havana, is ashore off Barncgat.
Steamer Illinois has arrived here from As
rnwall. with IL million and quarter in gold.
Additional Foreign News.
BosToS, January &.
We have a few additional items Of foreign
news Adyjces from St. Pctersburgh of the
18th, state that the population was kept in
continual cAcitement by thanksgiving for vic
tories by laTd and sea
The Te Do,m was sung in all the churches
for the victories Of Akhalzik and Snope.-
The Gar permits part Of the force ON the Bal
tic Through jiB March, the ice there rem
dcring operations impossible ill spring.
The Norniag Chronicle correspondent
writes that France and England are now fully
agreed upon taking the most efficient measures
10 cocrce Russia. The instructions are given
TO the Admirals to stop all Russian ships
found cruising in the Black Sea. and force
them to return to Sebastopol, which port they
will not be allowed to leave until the conclu-
siOn of a treaty Of peace.
Schooner Gambull, captured az "A SLAYER, on
the coast Of Africa, by the frigate Constitn-
ton, arrived at New York yesterday.
The. Court at Pittsburgh has ordered the
arrest of several Of the Eric rioters, and the
United States Marshall has gone 20 Erie to
arrest them. Some of the leading citizens
show signs Of backing out, but the mob is
still in a high state Of excitement.
Accounts from Washington state that the
american Minister in Mexico, has offered
Santa Anna large sum for the provinces of
Chihuahua, Sonora and Lower California.
Steamship Empire Citys still ashore below
New York, but her passengers and cargo arc
safe, and if the weather continues mild the
vessel will be got off.
BosToN, January.
a Washington dcspatch says that a rumor
prevails there that the Secretary of the Treas
ury has challenged Senator Toombs to fight
duel.
Private adyices from Mexico say that Santa
Anna has already submitted to the people the
question of his election as Emperor of Mexico. !
The Wings of Kentucky Legislature have
nominated Hon j, D. Crittcnden as United
States Senator.
Accounts from Augusta Me-, state that !
the union between the Wings and the Nor
rll Democrats is perfect, and that they will
probably share az tho Offices, including the
Governor and United Senator between them
Much anxiety Is felt for the safety Of the