Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24
THE VINDICATOR.
sTAUNToN, VA.
MONDAY MORNING, APRIL "a, 1854
The Eastern War.

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A formal declaration OF war has been is
sued BY England and France, against Rus
STA. We subjoin synopsis Of the news
as brought by the Herman and America
( The Cabinet Courier despatched by
France and England to Russia, bearing
their ulsimatum, had returned with the
announcement that no reply would be
made. The result was announced by the
Queen to Parliament OH the 27.h. The
message conclude with she declaration
that the Queen relied upou the bravery of
the army and navy in this emergency
The declaration Of war appears in the Lon
don Gazette of the 2Sth. On the same
day, the Emperor Napoleon sent in a
message TO the French Legislature, stating
that Russia had placed herself in state of
war with France. The announcement of
the Emperor Napoleon was received in
both Chambers with extraordinary entllu-
siasm.
The French Government announces that
it will not giant letters Of marque to Amer
lean vessels.
Admiral Napier's flee. was anchored OF
Kiel. at the mouth of the Baltic.
A force Of $4,000 Russians crossed the
Danube on the 23d inst. and another force
OF 30. 600 had crossed at Matschin wi.hou.
molestation.
A skirmish occurred between the Rus
slams and Turks ON the bridge at the
Island opposite Tutukai. The Turks de.
stroyed the bridge AVID 1000 Russians
were precipitated into the Danube and
drowned.
Another account says -
A telegFaphlc despatch dated Belgrade,
states that on the 18th March, Gortschakoff
wished to depart from his position on the
Island opposite Tutukai. His t.oops were
already occupying the bridge. or sud.
den the Turks oPeaed upon them deadly
and terrible fire with ausketsy and canon.
The considerations. became awful. Very
soon the main arches. Of the bridge were
cut in twain, when it gave way. precipi-
tating two thousand souls into the stream
below, ali Of whom we're drowned. The
scene is described as heart-rending IN The
extreme. The Turks suffered no loss
whatever.
The Duke Of Parma had been stabbed
by an assassin and died the next day.
The most extensive preparations were
making throughout England AID France.
Troaps ere marching and fsfsafiiis, 10 de-
part for the East daily.
The most extensive preparations Were
also making in Russia, and immense armies
were marching forward.
In Turkey all was warlike. Soldiers
were enlisting by thousands.
No actual fighting had yet taken place.
Austria and Prussia still remain neutral.
All the warlike movements in England
and France were fastened.
division oil the Russian fleet had left
Sevastopol TO provision the Russian for
'tresses Oh the Circassian coast.
The overland China null had reached
London with Calcutta dates o: Feb. 18th,
and Hong Kong of the 18th. Trade at
Calcutta fair. Exchange declining.
Shanghai was in possession Of the rebels.
The Patriot army was winsering near
Pekin. Exchange at Shanghai and Can
ton was falling.
Advices from Australia to Feb. Oh state
that the returns from the gold diggins
were increasing. Trade was improving
and the demand for goods was brisk
Gold R3 16s.
THE TRIPARPFfE TREATY.
The five articles Of the Tripartite Trea-
ty are as follows -
LIST. France and England engage to sup.
port Turkey by force Of arms until the
conclusion Of peace that shall secure the
independence and integrity Of the Sultan's
Dominions.
Cd. The Porte shall not conclude a
peace withou, the consent of her allies.
Sd. The allies shall evacuate the Tax
ISL Territory after the war.
9TH. This Treaty to. remain open to the
adhesion Of the other Powers Of Europe.
9Th. Turkey guarantees to aid the sub.
jects of the Porte without distinction of
creed perfect equality in law.
FRANCE.
The Government makes an announce
meat similar to that Of England respecting
the commerce of neutrals and will not at
present issue letters Of marque.
The subscription TO the French war
amounts to 467 600, 900 francs.
The Minister of Marine had addressed
circular to the Chamber of Commerce.
highly applauding the United States for
refusing letters OF marques
SPAIN.
The Queen has amnestied all the pris-
oners implicated in the expedition Of I.o-
PEE against Cuba.
readstuffs.-Brown & Shipley quote
Breadstuffs in large speculative demand
at greatly enhanced rates. Wheat had
advanced Is. ais. 3D. per 10 lbs. Fcur
IS. eos. Cd. per Dbl. and Corn, As. per
quarter. White wheat Halls. REQ 10a
Is. Canal Flour 3Ss.a3Ss. Cd. Ohio,
Baltimore and Philadelphia 3Ss. 6da39s.
White Corn 43a44s. Yellow 43a43s Sd,
Mixed 42s. Cd. The weather was ia, or
able for the crops.
OTN. Tyler, otsthe War:enton Flag,
publishes certificates in relation to the
difficulty between himself and J. M. Smith
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