Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-24

HALIPAx, Jan. Odd, q. m.--Ihe steamer Niagara
has Just arrived having experienced heavy weather
the afternoon of the Th instant
The Atlantic arrived at Liverpool at two, p. M,
on tho 9Th, aud the Andes at noon on the lst
Eastern Intelligence.
The intelligence from Constantinopls and ST.
Petersburg is very contradictory, but the latest
mors leave scarcely any hope that the Gar will &C
cept the last proposition of the western powers
As national consequence, the probabilities Of
general European war are greatly increased. The
English stock and breadstur markets are greatly
excited. Consols declined for the week from 10
/. Breadstutls were more excited than at any
time since the famine in Ireland.
Flour has advanced from %. 10 3s.; wheat,
from 10d. TO Id; corn, I'D. to Is. Provisions
quiet. Cotton, firm and unchanged sales, thirty
thousand bales.
Severity Of the Season.
In England France, and Belgium, they have
had the heaviest snow-storm which has been en-
perenced for many years.
unusually severe. The Baltic 10 packed with float
ing ice.
More OF the Soule Duels
The second reported duel of Mr.. Soue with
Lord Howden has been deferred in consequence
Of death in the family ofthe latter.
France
The Paris Moniteur contains a circular from
the minister of foreign affairs, dated December
&c. and is addressed to all the French legations,
the subject of the eastern question. This docu-
ment is moderate, but very firm. II narrates the
different phases of the question: and declares that
France, England, Austria, and Prussia, have sol
EMMY recognised the territorial integrity of the
Ottoman empire; and, further, that the affair Of
Sinope took place against all provisions-Ru
having declared that she only required national
guarantees; therefore, to prevent the Ottoman
territory and flag from new attacks by the navy of
Russia, the French and English fleets had been
ordered to enter the Black sea.
The circular terminates by expressing the hope
that Russia will not expose Europe TO new con-
vulsions.
The papers automatically state that the French
government is dissatisfied with the evasive con-
duct Of Austria, and had addressed TO her strong
remonstrance, intimating that further seclusion
from the proceedings Of the other powers would
be taken as meditated hostilities, the result Of
which she must be prepared TO abide, and that
France will extend aid to Hungary, Italy, &c.
. The Paris papers also report that the car has
given orders for crossing the Danube, which for
bids any hope Of his acceptance Of the last note of
the western powers.
Turkey,
The latest advices from Constantinople, express
little hope Of any further negotiations leading 10
any satisfactory result.
The Turkish council has declared itself perma-
nent. The cabinet are harmonious on the recent
occasion Of the disturbances The sultan has del
clared to the French ambassador that he would
rather abdcate than accept assistance against his
o wn subjects
The Russians have occupied the frontiers OF Aus
trian Wallachia, from Orsood TO Ownstadt Count
Esterhazy has not gone 10 ST. Petersburg in con-
sequence Of some political Misunderstanding.
Constantinople remained quiet. Trieste has
been mentioned as the neutral place for the meet
ing of the congress. Il was reported that the
peasantry along tho Danube, from Kalafat TO
Turna, had risen, and that the Russian officials
had been turned out.
Authentic intelligence confirms the report that
the Porto has accepted the note Of the four pow
ers, and says that il will not object to certain con-
ditions concerning an armistice, but still insists
upon the evacuation Of the principalities and the
maintenance Of Turkish authority. Il consents
TO send delegates TO congress in some neutral
city, TO enact revision of existing treaties, and
consider the propriety of further ameiorations of
the condition ofits Christian subjects.
The deliberations Of the divan continued for
three days, and when the above results TRANSFERRED
great tumults arose in Constantinople. The mob
of about three thousand, were led by Ulemar,
who assembled to present reinon strances and de-
clnrad the constitution violated bv the council
For a time serious riots wer0 apprehcnded, and
force Of marines from the English and French
steamers were called to Constantinope. A procla-
nation was issued by the sultan on the 22d, which
had the effect of restoring quiet. Several of the
mob were arrested and banished.
More definite information was daily expected.
London intelligence from ST. Petersburg of
the 10th states that the car had formally rejected
the Vienna protocol and note Of the 9Th, but con-
scented to examine the Turkish proposition Of tho
Goth, although he refused to recognise the rights
Of European Intervention in the Russian and
Turkish affairs.
On the 25th the allied fleets had not entered the
Black sea, in consequence of the tempestnous
weather. Instructions have been given to the
commanders Of the fleets, that, in the event of
meeting any Russian ship Of war, they will, in the
name Of their respective governments, request the
Russian commanders to return 10 Sebastapol,
where they will find further instructions from the
Russian government. On their refusal TO return,
force will be used.
The Russian statements affect 10 feel no alarm
about the movements of the allied fleets on the
contrary, they speak Of arresting the entrance of
the fleets into the Black sea.
Signals ST simultaneous outbreaks in India,
Algeria, Greece, and Greek insurrection through
out Turkey, are being organized by the agents of
the car
No operations Of magnitude have taken place
on the outposts, but skirmishes were Of frequent
occurrence. A Russian despatch says that the
Turkish army in Asia is totally disorganized-that
most Of the troops with Sem Racha and General
Guyon were killed; but this is not credited The
Turkish accounts acknowledge the evacuation Of
the Russian possessions, but without loss.
The latest news from Persia is more satisfac-
tory, but still irrcconcilable with the statement
that the Russian general, Germlof, commands
the Persian army.
Ohio Legislature.
COLUMBUS, Jan. 2l.-The senate has passed
resolution expelling Day, a negro reporter,'by
vote of II TO 10.
The Erie resolutions have produced protracted
discussion, and milder substitute has bseu Of
fcred.
The election Of United States senator has pro-
duced warm canvass. Messrs. Medary, Many
Ill sSrE Ipnfy
elected. Allen stock was good.
Destructive Fire.
PHIrApELpHrA Jan. 23--Abel Reeds sash fac
tory, on Sd street above Race, was destroyed by
fire to-day, Loss $4,000
Editorial Ascension.
New YoRK, Jan. 23-Judgs Morton, ofGeorgia,
is officially announced associate editor and
proprietor of the National Democrat
Marine Disasters.
New BEDFORD, Jan! o3-The ship Java, Capt.
Heron, arrived here yesterday from Tahiti, vim 81.
Thomas. She reports that the ship Hermann,