Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27
FOREIGN NEWS.


Hannah, of Whitehaven, In a sinking condi-
ton, and took off her crew. and also the crew
of brig Helena, of Liverpool, % persons in all,
ten of whom were sick. The Helena found
cred in latitude 81, longitude, 81 l-2, and her
crew were taken off by the Hannah.
THE EASTERN WAR.-The interest this
week is more centered in negotiations than
fighting, although important announcements
have been published that the Austrians en-
tered Scrvia on the 18th, in consequence of
violation of Servian territory by the Russians
at Redejuvat.
Austria appears to be acting more in unison
with the Western Towers, while Prussia leans
more to Russia, although temporizing with
both parties.
On the 9th the Protocol re defining the in
tegrity of the Ottoman territory, was signed
at Vienna by the Four Powers, including
Prussia, but simultaneously Herewith Prus-
STA introduced into her mutual alliance trea-
ty with Austria, conditions and limitations
which would render the treaty dead letter,
and which Austria consequently refused to
accept.
Hanover sides with the Western Powers.
AL the minor States, except Bavaria, do the
same, and will support Austria i'll forcing
Prussia to declare herself, should the subject
come before the Federal Diet
The BALTIc.--Sir Charles Napier left Kioge
Bay for Gothland, in consequence of a report
that some of the Russian ports were open,
and that Russian squadron was off Farce.
BLACK SEA.-The allied fleets, with the
exception of the Charlemagne steamer, were
at Kavadana Bay, March Goth. Eight French
line Of battle ships and six steamers anchored
east of Varna, and further east were ten Eng
l;sh line Of battle ships and six steamers. AL
the marines of the feet were to land to pro-
tect Varna.
Admiral Dundas had signalized his cruis-
ers, " Take, burn and destroy everything"
His fleets were in communication with the
Turkish land force.
On the SOth of March an important attack
was made on Kalafat, and sanguinary en-
counter took place for some four hours. The
Russians were routed and pursued for a con-
siderable distance.
From March Goth, to April I'd, there were
some engagements Of greater or less severity.
1t was reported that an important battle
was fought near Rassova, which continued
from April I'd to April 4th. Doubtless some
fighting did occur, the details however, are
unknown.
The Turks purposely left free passage for
the Russians to Hirsova, but then attacked
them in the rear, and after a hard fight, one
half of the Russians were cut to pieces, the
remainder being obliged to cross the Danube.
No date is given.
The Turks had evacuated the fortress Gar
navoda, in the Dobrutscha, which was shelled
by the Russians.
1t was further stated, without date, that
10000 Russians had crossed at Galatz, with
out opposition.
The declaration of war by France and Eng
land was known in Turkey, and caused inn
mense enthusiasm.
GREEK REVOLUTIONS from JAIL
ona of the Sd, state that the Greek insurgents
had been repulsed. Turkish reinforcements
had arrived at Trevesa and Bola. The insur-
rection made no progress.
ENGLAND.-W Wednesday, 26th, was appoint
ed national fast day. Gen. Sir Richard
Armstrong was dead. He served in Canada
and India. Admiral Lowe was also dead.
Two marine engines for Russia were seized
at Naper's works, on the Clyde.
FRANcE.-The Duke of Cambridge, Lord
Raglan, and the English staff, arrived at Paris
on the 18th, and were cordially received by
the Parisians. The Emperor gave them
grand review of %, 900 men.
SPAIN.-Reports from Madrid state that
Mr.. Soule haSreceived nstrl ctions to demand
PREPARATION for the Black Warrior affair. On
the 9Th and 9th, the Spanish Government
| compense, besides also censuring the Captain
General for his conduct.
ITALY, &c-The trial of the assassins of
! Count Rossi is terminated. Col Grandoni
| and three others are condemned to death.
Jenny Lind gave her third concert at Wen
ma, OH the 8th.
INDIA-The overland mail, received via
Marseilles, from Bombay March 18th, has re-
ported that Dost Mohammed had offered an
afghan alliance against Russia and Persia.
News from Burmah is unfavorable. An
instruction had broken out at Basin.
CHINA.-News via Hong Kong, 25th Feb,
is important. By Shanghai dates of the 18th,
it is said that the Russian expedition has been
apparently successful in its mission to Japan.
The Russian steamer Vostok arrived at Shang-
hal, from Negasaki, on the 10th Of Feb, and
returned on the 18th. The Vostok reported
that the Emperor of Japan had consented to
negotiate, and hadsent ministers to treat with
the Russian Admiral, whom, he also treated
toa banquet at Negasaki. The Japanese ambas-
sailors positively announced that Japan will be
opened but it will be after some time.
The American squadron had not arrived at
Nagasaki when the Vostok left.
The insurgents had evacuated Pauchau, on
the north entrance of Grand Canal, and the
Imperialists have occupied it. The Custom
House is re-established at Shanghai.
A discovery of gold in Ceylon is reported,
230 miles from Colombo.
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.-7Kc Baltic Fleet.
The Daily Meas, under date of Copenhagen,
Friday evening, April IA, says the British
frigate Amphion, a. is ashore near Drago,
and that all attempts to get her off have been
unsuccessful.
The post from Hamburger on the 18th, re-
ports that Sir Charles Napier having received
despatch from Admiral Plumridge that six
teen Russian ships of war, anchored at Hell
singfors, wished to reach the port of Reyel, he
is preparing to attack them.
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