Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-25
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
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Evacuation of WaHackia Complete Concentration of
Large Armies-- Cholera Among the British Troops
-Narrow Escape Of Melodies from Capture
Spain 1ranquH-Further Adrance IN Breadstufs
PROGRESS OF THE Wharf.-The news from the
Danube continues generally favorable to the allies
Nothing decisive, however, has yet taken place.
On the morning of the 3Oth it is stated, the Rus
slams attacked the Turkish and French camp al
Giurgevo and wele totally defeated with loss of
1000 killed and large number of prisoners. The
Russians retreating by forced marches. They
had quilted Kateschi, and it was occupied by the
Turks.
The evacuation of Wallacha was completed A
proclamation had been issued declaring that all SOL
diers who remained behind would be considered as
deserters. The Russian troops were being concen-
trated OF the Seye:h
Omer Pacha was expected to arrive al Bucharest on
the 3lst and oud meet with brilliant reception.
1t was believed that force must be employed to
dislodge the Russians from MoldaVia.
The Austrian army under Prince Lelchenstein had
been ordered 10 advance from Pesth to Galacha.-
The army in GalIachia moving towards the
frontiers.
Archduke Alrecke Arech had removed his head
quarters from Cronstadt to the southeast corner of
Pennsylvania
The total Austrian force on the frontier was $780,
900 troops under Baron Dekess The frontiers had
not been crossed, but preparations for hostltes were
of a colossal character
Russia makes no warkG demonstration towards
the Prussian frontier.
The cholera was raging with increasing violence
al Constantnople
One third of the French division left Varna on the
9th for KusendZe and Sillistria.
Accounts from Montenegro are unsatisfactory
Prince Daniel was assuming threatening attitude
towards the Turks at Apuz.
The allied fleets with Generals Cayobert and
Brown had proceeded towards the Chmea coast to
reconnoltre.
ho 7 md doc tbata fOrrn
of from 900 to 100000, of English, French and
Turkey, will Immediately invade Chimea, and en-
deavor 10 effect Judgment the heig gifts that COM
mand Sebastopol
From Asia, the reported defeat of the Turks by
the Russians is confirmed. The Russians were be-
seging Kars.
The cholera had made its appearance among the
British troops.
The Baltic fleet was at Lotsund at the latest
counts
paraguay de Killers had an interview with the
King of Sweden. His majesty declared his willing
ness to unite with the Western powers certain
conditions.
De Killers, with the French troops, had joined the
fleet off Aland Island.
Kamla Karlhy has been reinforced by the Russians.
Since the 23d the blockade of the ports in the
Gulf has been ri orous, it not being possible
that any vessel could enter or leave
The Emperor of Russia, Arch duke Constantine,
and the Arch duchess had narrow escape Of being
Admiral Cory has returned home an invalid
SPAIN-The country was generally tranquil
Espartero has taken the oath President of the
Council
On the 81, the barbados at Madrid were removed
at Esparteros request.
The nomination of ODonnell was the most pOpu-
lar of any in the ministry.
ENGLAND.-The Canadian Legislative Council bill
was passed to second reading in the House of Com
mons, on the 4th instant.
The Bank of England had reduced the minimum
of interest to five per cent, the 4th instant
Arrival of the BaItic.-Three Days Later
from Europe
New YORK, August 19.--The United States mail
steamer Baltic, Captain Comsock, was telegraphed
below at o'clock, p. M, and reached her wharf
at three o'clock She left Liverpool on Wednesday,
the 9th instant and has thus made another remarka-
bly, short passage.
Among her passengers are the celebrated Ma3aioc
Grsi and the great tenor, Mario. They were met
in the lower bay by steamer from New York filled
with their enthusiastic musical admirers.
The political news by the Baltic is not important.
1t rumored that after a long cannonadng the
French in occupation of the Aland islands.
/ While the English officers of the Black fleet
are amusing themselves with theatrical exhibitions,
Russian steam frigate had caused some consterna-
| ton by successful sortie from Sebastopol.
The commercial advtes indicate material change
| in the markets
Cotton was tirmer. Flour rather heavy. Wheat
had advanced I'd. After some fluctuations, cOnsols
had closed at 90, which is an advance of pre-
vious adgices.
| FROM THE SEAT or WAR.-An expeditionary force
against the Crmea and Sebasopol had left Varna.
The Russian steam frigate AIddmar has made a
most successful sorte from Sebastopol She destroy
! ed three Turkish merchantmen, and gave chase to
! the British steam frigae Cyclops.
The Turkish army were advancing cautiously on
Bucharest, the Russian rear guard being about half
way between Bucharest and Buscoon.
1t was reported that, according to agreement en-
tered into between the Porto and the Austrian envoy
the Turks would not enter Bucharest, and that the
troops would be withdrawn from the Danube on the
arrival of the Austrians.
Omar Pasha had promised that Wallachia should
not be made the theatre of military events.
The rumor by the last steamer, in regard 10 the
AIand Islands, is again renewed. 1t is now stated
that that twelve vessels of war, from the combined
fleet, had cannonaded the Aland islands for seven
hours, and that they now occupied by d French
force.
Omer Pasha had asked permission for the quartering
of 1000 men within the walls of Bucharest, anC
rations for 20, 900 men outside the walls.
! The English steam frigate Fury had entered Sc
bastapol at night, and was fired at with shot ant
shell from batteries. She sustained no injury.
There were some cases of cholera in the English
camp al Varna.
Extensive preparations were making for the i'm
mediate advance of the allied troops The Turkish
army were advancing, in three columns, towards Blu
!, charest.
. SPAIN-The government of Espar,ero appears tt
be firmly established. Madrid is fast resuming it
woned appearance the barbados in the streets hav
= ing been taken down
1t is reported that armed mob had forbidden tn
departure of Queen Christina from Madrid until sh
had disgorged some of her ll-gotten gains.
Some of the wealthy inhabitants of Barcelona wer
leaving that city. fearful of an instruction.
MIsCELLANEoUs-The was considerable pressur
Il in the London money market in consequence of tn
: na vmnnt of f500 900 on account of exchenne