The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-05-24

ohcerS were sent 10 the Untteo StateS IN
the steamship Isabel, to watch the move
ments OF our Government in regard 10 the
fillibusters. He also states that panic
prevails in relation to the Black Warrior,
and the Captain. General has decree
abolishing slavery on the Island, ready to
be issued the moment the United States
declares war. Many Europeans were
leaving Havana with their families.
Arrival Of the Europa.
New York, May 19.
The Europa arrived this morning with
dates to the 9th.
The Black Barque, from Liverpool to
New York, foundered. She had 800 pas.
sen gers on board, all saved; 12O Of which
was landed at Falmouth.
An American privateer, loaded with
grape shot, was captured by French brig
off Lands End.
War news important. The Russian
batteries are bombarded by the allied
fleets.
The allied fleet bombarded the Russian
fort at Salina, at the mouth of the Danube,
on the 18th and 18th.
Omer Pacha with 10000 men gave bat.
tie to General Luders between Silistria
and Rassova. The battle ragged for sever.
al hours. During the previous night Omer
had sent division towards the sea, which
division during the height Of the battle at
tackled the Russians in the rear, causing
tremendous confusion. The Russians re.
treated behind Teschern avoda. with loss
Of many guns. stores, baggage aud mill
tary chests. The Russians continued the
attack on Silistria.
On the goth the Turks crossed the Dan
ube to destroy the Russian batteries. They
advanced to Kalarescha, and after hard
fighting retired to Silis,ria uninjured.
Paskewisch has ordered the Russians to
advance no further into Dobrudcha.
An important battle was fought on the
25ih between the Turks and Greek insur-
gents. The latter were taken by the Turks
in fifty minutes.
Ali the coast Of Greece is closely block
AIDED by the Allies. fiw y
On the 18th fight took place between
the Turks and the Montenegros, at Nect-
sick. The Montenegros were commend.
ed by Verrode Georgi and Petrovetch.
Hostilities have now fairly commenced.
Il is reported that the Austrians will oc-
cupy the Provinces.
Admiral Napier is closely blockadine
all the Baltic ports. Russia is fitting oul
against him fleet Of eight hundred.arme
boats.
A detailed account Of the bombardmen,
of Odessa states that all the batteries and
military stores were destroyed, two maga
zines blown up. twelve Russian men-of.war
sunk, and twelve ships laden with ammu
nition were taken. Merchant vessels un-
molested. The loss OF the Allies was said
to be only FIVE killed and six wounded.
The Allied fleets had left Odessa for Se-
bastopol. .
PARIS, Friday.-The Imperial Guard
had been re-established. Gen. st. Jean d.
Angely is commander.in.chief.
A dispatch was received by the Govern
ment last night announcing victory by
the Turks, and that Omer Pacha had suc-
ceeded in cutting into two divisions the
Russian army at Dobrakscha.
Paris-Latest by elegraph.-Napier is
quietly anchored four miles from Stock
holm.
Great excitement has been produced by
the exploits of George Laws clipper-ship
Grape Shot. Two British steamers were
in pursuit Of her.
Demand fair, declined Sd to lid
Ohio 38a384s. Bacon has declined Is.
LoNDoN.-Consumptive demand Of fioul
and whsat good, with very large imports
Indian corn selling slowly. Decline in
-four Is; corn e.
LArEsr.-The Franklin has arrived at New
York Her news is unimportant. Flour has ad
vanced IL, with extensive demand.
CoueREss.-Mr Stephens. Of Ga, moved t.
strike out the enacting clause Of the Nebraska bill
avowing his intention to cut off all amendment
and have the bill reported to the House and votes
on. a. time enough had been wasted. Great OK
element prevailed. Gentlemen declaring thu
course WAS 10 violation OF the rights Of the minor
! ity. Mr. Saephens' motion was sgreed to-yea
1903. nays -; many Of the minority refusing 4
vote.
MARRrED-On the 18th inst, by Rev.
J. M'Ilyar, Mr.. RICHARD SMITH MoRRIs