The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-03-16

WAn NEws.--The news from Europe still con-
,inues of warike nature. The Andes, which ar
rived a, Boston, March lst, brought the following
items:
The French Government continues it, war prepar
ations with great activity The Brest fleet has been
ordered 10 immediately. 1t is reported a severe
conflict took place the 10Th, Logan, with great
boss on both sides. The Turks retreated to Kac-
fat.
I 1t is confidently rumorcd that manifesto, signed
by Nesseroie, Is expected shortly at Vienna, in
which the Car wordcd his final intention.
AdviceS from hrago>til state, that bad weather
alone prevented the Russians from attacking kaIelat
The invading army had made movements in advance
out active operations would not begin until March
! 4 camp Of 4D,0 600 men beng formed Oh The
Sea Of Matmora, near Consianinorie.
Gen. Guyon has commenced active or erations in
Asia, against the Russians.
kalef4t is invested with sixty thousand Russian
/ troops.
! The Gar has given orders to every post, to drive
the Turks out OF Lswer Na;lchIa without further
delay.
PARIS, Feb. OH.
Bourse very firm. The report that the Emperor
of Austria had declared that he would make
cause with the western powers, if the Russians
crossed the Danube, produced an important rise in
Lord John Russell stated, that arrangements had
been made between the Turkish and English AmIas-
sailors, fol the to be taken by the combined
fleets; aso that the British Government had 10
reason to be dissatisfied with Count Orion's mission
10 Austria--the object OF which was 10 secure the
neutrality Of Austria in of war, and that the
mission had failed.
vienna, February 10.
The details Of a conflict at Mdirsevo have reached
us. Eight thousand Turks, with nine gun boats and
four sailing vessels crossed the Danube early IN the
morning, and landed near the quarantine build
ings, arranging Themselves in line Of battle. Two
battalons oil Russians openeu murderous fire which
lasted three hours forcing the Turks 10 retreat To
Reiiotutne. The Russians also suffered severely.
1t is said that the Emperor Napoleon has, in an
autograph letter. made last appeal TO the good sense
Of the Car
From the fact that France is making extensive ar
rangement, with the Bank to meet the expenses Of
the war, to augur that that nation will enter
into the contest in earnest.
WoS'T PAss.-A spondcn; Of the n, York
Herald under date of the 23d ult., writes that he
does believe that the Nebraska Bill can pass the
House Of Representatives by at least thirty votes
"Oihers are more sanguine bu, when called upon to
figure up, they cannot do it,"
The GaIena Advertiser states that the New York
money market is in easy state and growing easier.
We wish we could say the same Of the ST. Paul mon
ey make However, as soon navigation opens,
we anticipate TIA, business will be brisker and
ey plenty.
AUcTIosEERs.-NIessrs. Collins & Oakes have
formed partnership in the Auction and Commis son
Business, in this city. They young men with
good business qualifications, and have facilities for
entering extensively into their line We wish them
all Those DESTROYS Of securing their services
will please see their card in another column.
ILLINOIS AND NEBRAsKA.--The Illinois Legis-
ature have endor sed the Nebraska resolutions OF Sen
Al or Douglas. In the Senate the stood IA 8
Ia the House 81 to Il. This settles this matter in
Illinois, although Judging from the meetings held in
that State, the people are opposed to the measure.
DIED IN THE WoRKHoUsE. - Ovid F. John
son. formerly Attorney General of PeDnsy lvana,
died recently in the workhouse at Washington City
lie was a man of acknow lodged talent, both a
lawyer and scholar, but could not overcome his
propensity indulge in drinking intoxicating liquors.
His fate is warning that should he hceded.-Du |
buque Herald.
Yes, indeed This is only ont Of thousands
" ho annually fall victims to the intoxicating cup, and
vet when good and true men ask for prohbitory
law to prevent this wholesale murder, the cry Is
raised. "you treadns upon our rishts---the law
is unconstu,cnal-you are taking away our lib
crty," sc. Liberty to do wha,1 To murder, make
orphans and widows, fill the aim. houses with pau
pcrs, ruin nellects, and cast pail of darkness and
and desolation over the land This is what the
,ender. in spri,uous liquors want. VIII the people
,ivc it to theru-wiIl they allow fer 10 thu, burden
he MANY, We shall sec.