Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
Gelegrapbie.
By the House Line, expressly for the Sentinel.
ARRIVAL OF THE EUROPA.
Three DAYS Later from Europe.

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New YORK, Nay l9.-The steamer Europa has
arrived, bringing Liverpool dates Of May G.
The War.
The war news is important. The allied fleets
have bombarded the Russian forts at the Sulina
mouth of the Danube. The details and result oi
the bombardment are not known
On the 18th and 10th, Omer Pasha gave battle
to GeneraiLuders, between Silistria and Rasso-
va, and the Russians were defeated with heavy
loss.
Il was reported that the American privateer
Grapeshot had captured French brig off Lands
End
One hradred and twenty-five of the passengers,
rescued from the ship Black Hawk, had arrived at
Falmouth.
In the battle between Silistria and Rassova,
Omer Pasha had 10000 men, and the contest
ragged several hours. During the previous night
Omer had sent division towards the sea, which,
during the height of the battle attacked the Rus
slams in the rear, causing great confusion. The
Russians retreated behind Chernavoda, with the
loss OF many guns, stores, baggage, and military
chests.
The Russians continue to attack Silistria. On
the Russian batteries, and advanced to Kalarasch.
Afler much hard fighting, they returned safely to
Silistria on the 23d.
Paskiewtch has ordered the Russians 10 ad.
vance no further into the Dobrudscha.
An important battle was fought on the 25th be-
tween the Turks and the Greek insurgents. The
Turks took Arta by storm in fifty mir utes, and
great slaughter ensued. The Greeks were led by
Karais Kakis and Savcllas. The Greek leader,
Grivas, had fled. Except the Pirseus, all the
coast of Greece is closely blockaded by the
allies. On the 10Th, battle occurred between
the Turks and Montenegrins at Nichsicl. The
latter were commanded by their Wowode, George
Petrorich. Hostiliies have fairly commenced,
and it it was reported that Austria would occupy
the province.
Napier is closely blockadng all the Baltic ports.
The Russians are fitting out against him fleet of
of 500 armed gunboats.
Great excitement had been caused by rumors
of the exploits Of the Grapeshot and British
steamers had been sent in pursuit of her.
Latest by Telegraph.
PARIS, Nay 6.-Admiral Napier was quietly an
chored four miles from Stockholm, in consequence
of the ice breaking up.
II is stated that, at the bombardment Of Odessa,
all the batteries and military stores destroy
ed, and two powder-magazines blown up Twelve
Russian ships of war We're sunk, and thirteen,
laden with ammunition, were taken. All merchant
vessels Were unmolesied. The loss Of the allies
was only FIVE killed and six wounded.
The allied fleet had left for Sebas,opo
Paris, May 3.-The imperial guard has been re-
established and General ST. Jean d'Ansely ap-
pointed the commander.
A telegraphc despatch was received by the gov
ernment last night, announcing victory by the
Turks, and that Omer Pasha had succeeded in cut
ting in two the Russian army in Dobrudscha.
Markets.
LIVERPOOL, Nay 6.-Dennistoun quotes cotton
! "a 3l6d lower on midding and lower grades
fair qualities, unchanged. Sales ofthe week, "a 900
bales; of which spectators and exporters each
! took 1900 bales. Fair Orleans, 6ld.; middling
sgd; fair upland, 6b a 64d.; middling sgd.
Flour in fair demand, for consumption al
Sd "a Is. decline for the week; canal, 36s Cd "a
BIS; Ohio, 3ss. Cd. Wheat frm-white 12s. 4d
Corn has declined 2s.; white and yellow, 3Ss
The demand was moderate, and holders were not
pressing sales.
Beef and pork unchanged.
Trade at Manchester unchanged.
LONDON. May 5.--Sugar vas unchanged Rice,
fiat Coffee, quiet Pig iron, 63s.
Consos closed at s7s. American stocks were
dull, and prices had somewhat declined.