Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-12-21
Arrival of the Pacific.
ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.
NO FURTHER BATTLES.
Great excitement IN consequence of the crit
cal condition Of The Allied ArmisS.

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New York, Dec. 18th.
The steamship Pacific brings Liverpool
dates 10 the 29th. There is nothing decis-
i've from the seat Of war.
In England, matters were in crisis, and
Parliament would probably be summoned
for the purpose Of imposing new taxes.
Since the battle OF Inkermann, of Novem-
Der 9th, where the allies lost 1000, and the
Russians 10000, neither party had been in
condition TO resume active hostilities-
consequently there is no news.
The reported battle on the 18th, is false.
The utmost activity is manifested in
France and England in sending reinforce
lnents, as the existence Of the allied army
depends thereupon. Several thousand had
arrived.
Austrian, Prussian and German diplomat
lists are active.
The Niagara sailed from Liverpool on the
25th, with the fourth regiment, and a few Of
the eighth.
The next news will probably come by the
Sarah Sands, of the 9th.
The necessity Of re-inforoements TO inn
prove the forces OF the allies, was admitted,
and at least 10000 additional were TO be
raised.
Russian re-inforcements are also augmen-
ting and another great battle, or series Of
battles, must be fought before the fate OF Sc
bastopol is decided
England and France are assuming high
err tone than hitherto They have notified
the German Empire that the western pow
ers no longer recognized the former points
| ~ ;nti hut int Ipl
TO hold the Crimea their own time, and die
tate terms Of peace.
News from other parts Of Europe are de-
void of interest.
The allied generals have demanded an ex-
PLANTATION from Menschikoif, respecting the
order said TO lave been issued by him TO
give no quarter.
A Russian major, who gave orders TO kill
the wounded, has been taken prisoner and
hanged.
The London Times, Of the 25lh, publish
es the following brief announcement from
ConStantinople. dated the 10Th:
"On the 18Th, the Russians attacked the
French lines, but were repused The loss
was great on both sides. The Russians have
received re-iniorcements. There is doubt
informs the Emperor that the damage done
by the fire Of the allies is speedily repaired
and that the garrison is in good condition. u
The allies continued 10 fortify their right
TANKS.
The London Times says: We have advi-
ces from Odessa, but nothing new from the
Crimea. The intelligence is telegraphed
between the 9th and 18th, that Gen. Ma
! grus' division, six thousand strong, togeth-
er with $500 French troops left Constan.
tinrple fur the Crimea. Ten thousand Turks
and six thousand Egyptians had also taker
their departure.
The reiniorcements sent from France ant
= England, on hearing Of the battle all the 9th
we're anxious TO arrive.
a terrible storm occurred on the night
Of the l4th. The Minarct of the Mosque
of Sultan Achmet, at Constantinople, was
) blown down. Twelve transport ships o.
, the allies were wrecked. and the crews fell
, into the hands Of the Russians; two steamers
and screw lrigiie were driven ashore, hut
were got off. 1t continued stormy until The
oath.
: 1t is stated that the allies lost twenty-fv
: transports and ships-of- war in storm OF
the 7h. The admiral and thirteen mer
9 were lost.
Napoleon's letter to the troops in the Cri
mea says that powerful diversion is TO bC
Z. made in Bessaraba. Rumor says that TIVE
Frence divisions will be added TO the army
Of the Danube.
1t is difficult to see how Omar Pacha is f
: carry OH offensive operations, and at tn
g =
f the Crimea.
The Russians continue on the Pruth, witt
= patrols on the Turkish bank of the river
Gen. Schcodarefler is advancing with his ar
e my toward Bessarabia, TO support Prime
r Gortschakon.
The Russian Commander-in-Chier feel
/ it necessary 10 watch the position which o
Il mar Pacha has taken up, even though III
= latter cannot prosecute winter campaign
r The blockade of Odessa has been renew
Y ed. The Russians are for'iIying it by Ian
:. and sea. 1t is not thought that the Allie
will divide their forces at present.
: Soleman Pacha, who commanded tn
o Turks in the Crmea, has been degraded {
n the rank Of a common soldier for the bad con
/. duct of his soldiers on the 9th of Novem
Der.
The Cznr's sons. Micheal and Nicholas
n have returned 10 KicheneT.
1t The Hospodar of Wallachia has announ
n ced that the free expiration Of corn will b
e permitted from the Danubian Principaitie
r next spring.
e About 600 Of the wounded from mixer
l. mann are in care Of Miss Nightingale an
l. her nurses, in hospitals of Scutari. SUI
D, geons are now more abundant, and the sic
I, are well cared for.
Y, Count Orlof, who is in the confidence {
J. tie Car, is on tour through Switzerlan
J. and italy.
Mahommed Pasha, Turkish ex-ministe
: Of Marine, is banished from Turkey.
e 1t was reported al Kiel, on the faith of
telegraph dispatch, that on the 10 or Goth,
e portion Of the Russian fleet left Helsingfor
e and captured two British Cruisers in III