The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-03
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
BALTIMORE, Jan. %

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 90.
Advices from Constantinople state that the
British Charge d'afiaires in Persia had sue
ceeded in terminating the differences that had
existed between Great Britain and Persia.
Extraordinary activity prevailed in all the
military departments throughout Russia.
The Emperor of Russia had obtained a
supply of twenty million of roubles from
the church.
The London Observer says that agents are
on the way TO the United States for the Pur-
pose of purchasing ships and ammunition
privately for Russia.
In England great Indignation exists against
Prince Albert, particularly on the part of the
independent papers, and the public voice pro-
tests that he is the tool of Russia and the
Earl of Aberdeen, and that under the infiu-
ence of the latter, he betrays the Cabinet Sc
crets to Russia, Austria and Germany. The
matter is, it is said, to bs brought before Par
lament
The financial statement for the quarter
ending the 5th inst, shows large increase
in the Revenue of Great Britain.
On New Years Day, the Emperor of
France, held his customary levee and address
ed the various Ambassadors present, to the
effect that he hoped that he should be able
to maintain the relations existing between
France and their Governments. He also as
sured the Ottoman Ambassador Of his good
wishes, sympathy and efforts for Turkey.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Times, reports that 10000 Frenchmen were
ready to depart for the Turkish Camp when
required.
The French War Department states that
the number of men available to take up arms
for land service, in the event of n general
war, was l,25O,000.
A report is current in political circles that
the Emperor of Russia continues to tempt
Napoleon to desert the English alliance, and
offers his consent 10 the annexation by France
of Belgium and Egypt to her dominions,
promising, at the same time, to abandon the
Bourbon cause.
Sweden and Denmark have issued a circu-
lar, declaring their neutrality, happen what
may.
Prussia is about to submit to the Cham
bers project for 'oan.
Adyices from Austria confirm the report
that five per cent. loan of S25,OOO,Ooo will
be Immediately negotiated.
BALTIMORE, January IS.
The British mail steam ship Niagara has
arrived at Boston from Halifax with the
European mails of the 7th instant.
On her arrival The Custom House officers
were on the alert in consequence Of the re-
cent smuggling Developments, and no one
was permitted to go on board until the ship
had been thoroughly searched, and the trunks
of the passengers opened.
The Niagara passed the Asia on the Sth
inst.
Advices from Coustantinople to the Goth
ult., state that the U. S. Minister, Mr.. Marsh,
had taken his farewell of the Sultan.
The troops in garrison in Constantlnople
were confined to their barracks, and rein
forcements had been called in from the neigh
borhood. Strong patrols were also Oh duty
to prevent tumultuous assembages in the
city.
1t is stated that England offered at her own
expense to send an expedition against Fin
land and the Crimea, but Louis Napoleon
objected OH the ground that both nations
must act together.
The whole aspect of European affairs in
dicates war.
Adyices have been received in England
from New South Wales to the 18th OF Oc-
tober, by ship arrived mt Plymouth from
Melbourne, which brought Sl,25O,oOO in
gold.
Business was dull in Melbourne, and eve-
rything indicated that reaction would take
place. Wages were higher. Gold had de-
clined to 76s. per ounce.