New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-02-18
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
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FURTHER FROM EUROPE.

FURTHER FROM Es HI
NEW YORK. Feb. 16.--The Cunard steamers
America and Canada have both arrived at Hal
flax, the former with dates from Liverpool to
the 31st ult, and the latter to the 4th inst.
The Ca ada brings the following additional in
teligence
EASTERN AFFAIRS. --The London Times states
that the reply of the French and English Gov
ernments to the Emperor of Russia, inquiring
respecting the allied fleets, is couched in firm
and decided terms.
It was again reported that o collision had Ia
ken place between the fleets in the Black Sea-
The whole of the Russian fleets had left Sebas
topol on. the 18th of January, bound for the
coast of Seryia, where great excitement pre-
vailed
ENGLAND-THE QUEENS SPEECH. speech
of the Queen of England at the opening of Par
lament refers to the Turkish difficulties in mod
crate terms, with congratulations upon the al
lance between the principal states of Europe.
1t embraces recommendations for an increase of
the army and navy, on account of the imminent
danger of war.
The departure of the Russian ambassadors
from London and Paris was hourly expected,
and it was reported that orders had been sent
to st. Petersburg by France and England, Tor
the withdrawal of their ministers respectively
from the court The Russian minister at Lon
Foreign Department, and had also paid formal
visits of leave to the different foreign ministers
and public functionaries
1t is understood that England is to send ten
thousand and France eight thousand troops to
Turkey, England paying one-half Of all the ex-
penses.
Prussia AND AusTRIA.-Prussia and Austria
are reported to have joined in the determine
ton to cooperate with France and England, but
the rI1mor is not generally credited
GREAT FREsHET.-.NetD YOff, Feb. ia
great freshet has occurred in the Hudson river,
which has risen to a great height, oyerfowlng
the docks at Albany, AMI doing considerable
damage.
FREE SON. CONVENTION. Boston, Feb 10
A grand free-sol convention has met in Fanuil
Hall to-day to devise measures for opposing the
Nebraska bill
CONGRESSIONAL TVashin gton, Feb. 16.--In
the Senate, on Tuesday, communication was
received from General Armstrong, praying to
be relieved from his contract to publish the re-
ports of the Senate Many petitions were
presented against the Nebraska bill
The French Spoliation Bill was ordered to be
engrossed
General Houston, Of Texas, commenced his
speech in opposition to the Nebraska bill, and
held the floor when the Senate adjourned
On Wednesday Mr.. Dawson and Mr.. Mann
made speeches against the Nebraska bill.
FURTHER BY THE AFRICA - .Neac York,
Feb. 16.---Letters received by the Africa state
that Count Nesselrode had been succeeded as
Chancellor in the Russian Cabinet by Count
Pann. Serva was much agitated by the in
trigues of the Russian Consul at Belgrade
General Isset Pacha had sworn the RESPONSE
bility of arresting him if these practices were
not discontinued. I....
MARYLAND SENATOR. Baltimore, Feb. 16.-
The Legislature Of this State yesterday re-
elected Hon. James A. Pearce to the United
States Senate.
DESTRUCTIVE FRE.-BoSton, Feb 16-The
Union Mills of Mr.. r. j. Disney, at Clapville,
Mass, were yesterday destroyed by fire. Loss
large, and only portion insured
New YORK MARKET. --yNe,c York, Feb. 15.-
Flour has to-day declined Il to 18c. per Dbl
Corn firm and prices tending upward
BALTIMORE MARKET. --Baitimore, Feb. 10
Sales of Flour at S8 12a to IS 25 per Dbl !;
Corn firm; Wheat dull and declining.
Further by the Canada.
.Neo Torh, Feb. 16-The very latest advices
brought by the Canada state that Count Buol
had drawn out declaration of neutrality.
which embraced strong tendency toward the
views of France and England, and handed it to
Count Orlotf as final answer to the Emperor
of Russia. The mission Of Count Orloff conse-
quently proves fruitless.
The Emperor of Russia has proposed to form
a defensive league with the German powers,
offering under such league to assist them in
case of attack by the Western powers. None Of
the powers to make peace without consulting the
interest of the others.
This proposition has been definitely refused
by the German powers, through their organ, the
Court of Vienna. Russia, therefore, now stands
alone. 1t has been determined by the Western
powers to demand at once tho evacuation OF the
Prineipalities, and enforce compliance with their
demand
FRENCH FuNDs-At the Paris Bourse on Fri
day the Sd inst, there was considerable fuctua-
ton in the funds, but better feeling afterwards
arose. and the Bourse closed with an advance.
MOBILE COTTON MARKET.
MOBILE, Feb. 17.-There has been good de-
mand for cotton during the past week, and the
sales embrace 22,500 bales-middling classes
at SIC per Id,
The receipts of the week are $4,000 bales
the exports q 900 bales, and the stock remain
ing on hand this evening is l67 800 bales.
DEATH OF A MINISTER
MOBILE, Feb. 1.-THE Rev Dr. Knapp, of
the Episcopal Church, died in this city at four
o'clock this afternoon