Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-02-01
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE

Daau5e-Austria drd Russia-The Gear Submits
to no hter5erence-The 4t1ied F2eets-Bread Ri
OTIS. an Eagldnd-7He SouLe Duels-3he sBurmese
and China Wars-Li6eriaand Louis Napoleon
-Further Adrance in Breddstufs.
New YORK, JAM %. The Steamer Atlantic has
arrived with Liverpool dates of Jan. II.
The steamer Sarah Sands, from Portland, arrived
at Liverpool on the 18th. the steamer Charity
to sail on the 18th for Portland The Asia arrived
out on the 9Th
EASTERN AFFAIRS
There is little definite intelligence to add to the
important advces per Niagara. 1t is confirmed that
Dec, Soth part of the allied feet entered the
Black Sea, having been prevented from entering be-
fore by tempcstuous weather.
Up to the last dates the Russian ambassadors had
not withdrawn from London or Paris. NJ, kisselef
the Russian Ambassador at Paris had stated that he
would await further instructions from his govern
ment.
From Vienna it is stated, W tn seeming anthem
ticity that Austria had asked Russia if she would
consent to European protectorate over the Chris
tians in Turkey TO this the Car replied that he
would consent to no interference whatever between
himself and Turkey.
On the Danube very little doing, owing to the
weather There had however been three slight af
fairs, one between Turkish forage escort and the
Cossacks, another sally from Sisorria and third
action between a Russian steamer and two gun
boats and the shore batteries on the Danube in all
of which the Turks victorious.
The report that the Turks had stormed Karakal
although probable, not confirmed.
From Asia we have the letter writer's accounts OF
The Russians had warned their shipping not to
venture out of their ports unless under the proec
ton Of convoy Conveys are to be organized to
different trading ports.
The Pasha of Egypt, on hearing of the affair at
Sinopc, Immediately ord red the equipment of q
frgates, ? corvettes and brigs to replace those
lost.
1t is confirmed that the Wallachian peasantry arc
in Instruction
Lord Dudley Stuart had interview with the
Sultan relative to employing Poles in the Turkish
service.
1t is reported that the British Charge had rcsum-
cd negotiations with Persia The Persians at Sc
heran had broken out in tumut against the Rus
slams.
The king of Belgium has sent an autograph letter
to Napoleon by special messenger on the subject OF
prospects. The contents have not trans
pred, but it is supposed to be new device of the
Gar to gain Time Or as a bona fide proposal from
Belgium.
France had called out an additional contingent of
10000 men to replace the 10000 destined for Tur-
key.
Prussia was concerning course of action with
Sweden and Deemark i'll view OF the coming war
The Russian sailors on leave of absence had been
ordered to return by the lst of March.
letter from Christana states that Norway had
determined to fit out squadron of twelve ships in
view of approaching events. Little sympathy for
Russia exists among the Norweglans
The Marquis Of TurgOt had been appointed Grand
Officer of the Legion of Honor, it was supposed
account of Soue wounding him.
Young soule had published long letter explain
Ing his difficulty with the Duke of Alba
INDIA AND CHINA
The overland mail brings Calcutta dates of Dee
9th. The news from Burmah contradictory,
but war was reported to have broken out and the
Burmese had recaptured Rega.
India fair
Shanghai dates of the 10th state that the insur
gents had evacuated Annoy and the Imperaiists had
! perpetrated horrible massacre thore.
ENGLAND.
The enormous rise in the price of food had caused
serious apprehensions of riots among the laborng
classes Bread riots had already commenced in parts
OF Devonsllire. At Topsham ulobs of women threat
ened the bakers in consequence Of their raising the
prices of bread At Creditor also mobs of men, wo-
| men ard children paraded the streets and attacked
the bakers shops, breaking their doors and windows
The market people we're also mecstcd ana their pro-
dce kicked.abolt the streets. The police were I'M
able to put down the disturbance, but after the re
pot spread that the troops We're coming quiet WAS
/ restored.
Dates from Liberia of December 18th had been
received in London. The coast was healthy. Pres-
dent Roberts had delivered satisfactory address to
| the Legislature. He informs them of an alliance
| with Franco and England, and that Napoleon had
sent him thousand stand of arms, and accoutre-
mcnts for native militia. At Lagos, affairs
unsettled. kossaka, with 10 coo men, was In the
| rear Of the town, threatening hostiltIcs
THE MARKETS
| Liccrpool, jan. 11th. Brown & Shipley report
that since the Niagara Cotton had been steady but
| inanimate at former rates-Fair Cplands 6$d, Mid
| ding 3d. Fair Orleans 6ad, Middiing 65d. Nc
| Henry says that late imports being freely offered
afforded buyers some selection, and better grades
were shade under extreme rates. The unsettled
aspect of the Eastern question created caution and
| limited operations The sales Of the three days
were II 900 bales, of which 900 were on specuia
| ton and ], 800 for export Market closed firm.
| Breadstufs-Brown & Shipley report further adj
vance of IS. per bb in -four, IS per quarter in corn
and Cd per busle in wheat. Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and Ohio -four ~ Hos; Canal AS. Cd. a 44s;
! Canada A 45s; white wheat y 13s.; red lis a
| 12s. sd. White corn 81 SIS; yellow sos; mixed
49s
McMakin's circular quotes barley advanced i'd. a
| sd; beans Is; oats I'd Sd.
! Provisions McIIenry reports improved ds-
mand. New Bacon was taken at full rates; old neg
lected Beef more wanted, but not advanced. Pork
very dali Cheese scarce; dearer and in demand +;
| Tallow had advanced Is. Nothing doing in Bark
or Seeds
At Manchester business dull but prices firm.
| London Market The produce market is very
tive Large sales of West India at I'd advance; vel
| low Havana % eos Coffee higher. Teas in less
demand Rice brisk. White Bengal 16. Us
| La .cr from Kerico-Grcat Lrcitement at Chihaa-
huo and Sonora-Arriral Of the United States.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 81. By an arrival here we
have Mexican dates to the 9TH.
Much excitement prevailed at Chhuahua and So
| nora in consequence of a new treaty having been
| formed. Leading men say they will become an
| nexed to the United States, rather than submit.
| We have Texas dates to the Goth. The Cover
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