Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20
Eon, DAYS Later from Europe.


kers expedition had been destroyed and the Caroline
captured.
Four Days Later from Europe
New YoRK, Jan. 12.--The steamer Baltic has ar,
rived bringing Liverpool dates of Dec. 3Oth, and
"a passengers. The Europa arrived out on the 26th
There was little news on account OF the Christmas
HOLIDAYS The difficulty in the British Cabinet had
been patched up, and Lord Palmerston retains his
office.
1t is rumored but disbelieved strongly, that the
Porte will consent to resume negotiations
The London Times has the following despatch'
dated Vienna, Wednesday evening
1.-THE Russian steamer Pruth has set two Turkish
villages on fire, by throwing red hot balls"
CoNsrANT1NopLE, Dec. 19th.-Negotiations on the
Peace project has been resumed and the Porte mani
tested a pacific disposition The allied fleets are
still at Beycos.
BERLIN Dec 24th.--Negotiations are pending be-
tween Sweden and Denmark, having for Their object
the conclusion of league, offensive and defensive
between the two States.
PARIS, Dec 28th-The three per cents closed at
"A francs Four and halves lOla.
ST PETERsBURG.-The only indications of anti
cipated war rise in the prices of some articles
GENERAL NEws.-A violent tempest had. occurred
in the Black Sea, and 80 merchant vessels had been
los
The whole Russian fleet had left Sinope, after
staying two days to repair.
1t was reported that Capedan Pacha had been
discharged for neglecting his duties at Snope
War had been officially declared by Persia against
Turkey.
The rumored return of Lord Palmcrston to Office
had caused fall in the French funds.
Arrival of the Europa.-Three Days Later from
Europe.
New YORK, Jan. l6.-The steamer Europa arriv
ed here at o'clock this morning, bringing 81 pas
sengers She passed the Niagara, January Sd about
40 miles off Cape Clear.
Eastern AFFAIRs-The eastern question is still
involved in doubt, but the fact is established that
the question of peace lies with Russia, and
not with Turkey. The most friendly understand
ing exists between the Porte and the representatives
of the four powers. Advices from St Ietersburgh
state that considerable business has been done in
imports for the next year. The preparations max
ing by the government indicate that more serious
consequences anticipated than war with Turkey
alone.
The evacuation of Russian Armenia by the Turks
is officially announced, and the sieges of Akska and
AleXandrople had been raised.
| A force of $4,000 Turkish irregulars, under Abdi
Pasha, had been defeated by the Russians for which
Abdi Pasha had been dismissed from the Chief COM
mand and Ahmed Pasha appointed in his place.
Efforts were making to induce the Porte to enrol a
European Polish legion, in order to enice away the
Polish troops in the Russian army.
The ratification of the treaty between Russia and
Persia effected at St Petersburgh December 18th.
! The Persans were daily expected to attack Bagdad.
Turkey had formally accepted the Persian declara-
ton of war. The Shah OF Persia had dismissed all
the French, English, German and Italian othcers IN
his service.
despatch, dated Constantinople, Dec 49, states
that Habel Pasha, the Sultans brohcr-in-law had
been named Minister of the Interior
I The allied fleets still in the BosphOrus
A company Of Walachan militia, after beating
! their Russian commanders, had gone 10 the
Turks at Kaafat.
The Trieste Gazette states that the British dipo-
matte agent at Teheran had resumed his relations with
Persia, and mediating between Persia and Tur-
key.
On the 18th the four powers presented note tc
the Porte demanding armlsce Habel Pasha Is
entrance into the ministry is regarded favorable tc
peace.
! ENGLAND.--The Daily News says that Sir Fitzroy
Kelly is now named the member of Parliament in.
trusted with the arrangement of the details of the
contemplated tory reform bill.
! The British Parliament will meet January 31s
The strike among the workmen at Preston is still
I unsettled
! FRANCE Napoleon has issued decree removing
the restrictions upon the import of cotton into France
from England.
A rumor prevalent at Paris on the 29th tina
Mr.. SouIe had fought another duel at Madrid will
the Duke of Alba, and had been killed, but the story
needs confirmation
SWEDEN AND DENMARK.-Sweden and Denmark
had formed an armed league against Russia.
i LATEsT.-M. Viscone had died suddenly at Paris
r 1t reported that DR.. Bowrng will succeed ST
Geup Bonbeur as superintendent of British trade il
China.
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