Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-01
Gelsgrapbir.
ARRIVAL OF THE ALPS.
Three Day. Later from Europs.

Three Days Later from Europe.
BOSTON, July 3l.-The propeller Alps, which
sailed from Liverpool on the morning Of the 18th.
arrived this morning, making the trip in twelve
days, being an unprecedented short run for pre-
peller.
On the morning of the 18th, at O'Clock, OF
Great Ormshead. passed the steamer Atlantic ge-
ing in.
Progress Of the War.
The news from the seat Of war is a continued
record of Russian defeats and Turkish victories
Omar Pasha was at Giurgevo on the l7ih instant,
with 1900 Turkish troops. The allies were ia
full march for the Danube on the sth--the English
were midway between Schumla and Rutschuck.
and the French had arrived at Rutschuck. The
allied and Turkish army thus concentrating to
operate against Prince Gortschakof amounts to
100000
The Russians al Fratesch under Prince Gort.
schakoh, are 10000 strong, and are being conin-
ualy reinforced. pitched battle between these
two immense and well disciplined armies was
daily expected.
From Orsova it is stated that Mehemet Pashs
has defeated the Russians at Czernovoda, in the
Dobrudscha, on the 9Th instant, after Eve hours
fighting, and took possession of the place.
The Turks have crossed the Danube in large
force at several points.
On the 9th and 10th the Turks attacked Briga.
diers Paulof and Sormonoff with other Russian
detachments at Frateschi, north of Guirgevo, and
the Russians were completely routed.
BY advices from Hermansiadt Of the 10th, We
learn that Prince Gortschakof was at FratescL
with 5000 men.
II was rumo red that General Aurep had com
mitted suicide.
lshmael Pasha had defeated General Propsafrs
division at Nicopoli on the 9th.
Nothing new from tho Black sea, the Baltic, o.
Asia.
Many additional rumors of new negotiations
were afoat. dispatch from Vienna, dated the
nth, states that the Austrian ultimatum had eithsr
been sent, or would be SENT that day to ST. Pc
tersburg, demanding the evacuation of the Danu-
bian prncipalities within certain time. The time
mentioned was understood to be one month.
The Austrian correspondent says that as 70
CARDS the present phase OF the oriental question
and the answer brought by Prince GortschakoR
the demands of Prussia and Austria are but i'm.
perfectly satisfied, but there are some materials
peace
negotiations. These are left TO the discretion OF
the western Pr ers Upon the receipt Of their
answer Austria, acting upon cordial understands
ing with the western powers, will take all meas.
ures requisite for the re-establishment Of the bal
ance of power, for the integrity of Turkey, and
for general peace on a safe basis
Russia.
Three hundred persons have been arrested az
ST. Petersburg, charged with an intended out
break. The police told them that their political
opinions were such to render their imprison-
ment matter Of necessity.
England.
Lord John Russell has given notice that the
government will ask the country for an additional
war credit. 1t is thought that the opposition will
make it party question: and if possible defeat the
ministry, and cause them TO resign. Tho discus.
sion comes on Wednesday, the 10Th.
Spain.
Advices were received at Paris on the 18th in.
slant, from Madrid, which state that the town and
garrison Of Barceona had pronounced against the
government.
The revolution was believed TO be spreading
throughout Spain, Notwithstanding the strenuous
efforts 10 put il down.
The Markets.
LIVERPOOL, Judy 19.-Co,ton-Ho llngshead's
circular reports the sales for three days to have
been, 5000 bales. The market had been quiet
for two days, but on the 18th the demand was
good and prices sitter.
Breadstufs-R Richardson reports breadstuffs az
dull. Wheat was irregular, and all qualities large.
ly declined. Flour-western canal, $685. Cd. Ohio,
3isd35s. Corn is dull, at 3is Cd. for white and
yellow.
Provisions.-McHenry reports the market thiny
attended, with moderate business and reduced
quantities. Lard was steady and had advanced
Beef and pork continue scarce. He demand for
bacon does not improve.
Observation-Disclosures quotes sales Of retail
parcels of -four al 33s. for Philadelphia and Balti.
more. Comm feeding quantities., fair demand,
at 32s @32s. Cd.