Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-29
From EuEnue.


The steamer Pacific arrived at New York on
the 23d, with Liverpool dates to the 9th inst.
Eastern affairs were unchanged. No battles
had occurred on the Danube, except an encounter
between two Russian columns, who mstook each
other for Turks in the dark. Several hundred
were killed before the error was discovered
Small skrmishes 60 on between the Turks and
Russians.
There was nothing new from Asia or from the
fleets.
/ The Greek instruction had been almost check
ed and was no longer formidable.
Mr.. Spence, U. S. Minister to Censtantlnople,
had presented his credentials and made an address
to the Sultan. assuring him of the sympathy the
people of the U. States.
Preparations for war in England continue The
first division of the fleet for the Baltic, to sail in
a day or two, consisted of Admiral Comegy's
squadron.
Mr.. Soule was reported to be in high favor with
the Queen of Spain. The Instruction in Spain
had been suppressed. .i
Portugal was quiet. i..,-5s. ...- 80.
Austria still slightly waivers, and Prussia re-
Trains from indicating what course she Will pursue
Russia had prohibited the export of grain from
Odessa and her seaports, and this announcement
had strengthened the English markets. ST. Pc
tersburg letters state that this prohibition does not
extend to vessels loading or laden. At Mlarselles
on the 7th, Corn advanced francs per hectoitre,
on account of the Russian prohibition. -,
The Austrian Government had published an OF
fetal document expressing its views on the differ
ences between Russia and Turkey. 1t regards
their propositions sent by the Western Powers as
Of such nature as to leave hardly hope OF IA
vorable reply, but admits that their demands were
just and in accordance with the interests of Eu-
rope. Austria has therefore prepared for meeting
the dangers which may arise from a great war in
an adjoining country and from subyersive tenden-
cies which may manifest themselves on the from
tier during the continuance Of the war.
A despatch from Berlin Of the 9Th states that
the Prussan Government rejects the suggestion Of
Russia to forbid the entrance Of the fleets OF the
Western Powers into Prussian ports
A despatch from Constantinople Of Feb. 10Th
states that Persia remains neutral but was iortiiy
inc the Turkish frontier. The Affghans were at.
lacking the kingdom of Candabar, and Persia had
offered her mediation. The Khan of Khiva has
taken refuge in Bokhara and summoned the neigh
boring nations to fight against Russia.
A Geographic despatch from Vienna to the Lon
don Chronicle, states that proposals had been re-
ceived from Nicholas in which Russia offers to E.
vacuate the principaities the moment her terms
of peace are acceded to. These are not more ia
vorable than those already rejected by the Vienna
conference.
The third edition of the London Herald has
spatch announcing the capture of kalefat by the
Russians and the slaughter of the Turkish garrl-
son. This story lacks confirmation.
There are vague rumors of a misunderstanding
between England and Spain and the probable re-
call of the Spanish Minister from London.
Breadstuffs had recovered from the late dePres-
sion and former rates were about reestablshed.