Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24
Further by the Steamer Canada.
WAR MOVEMENTS.
THE BLACK WARRIOR AFFAIR IN SPAIN.

... HELIFAx, May II
One of the most Interesting items brought
by the Canada having reference 70 ;he
war movements in Europe, il the statement
that the British war steamer Fury cut out
Russian merchantmen near the entrance of
the harbor of Sebastopol, under convoy, but
that being pursued by Russian steamer
and Two frigates, she was compelled to cut
the prize loose and be contented with max
ing good her escape.
Another item Of about the same degree
Of interest i the statepcnt that Russian
war steamer from the Grccian Archipelago.
succeeded in passing the Dardanelles and
the batteries which frowned down on her
the whole way, and in safety reaching the
Black Sea
MEETING OF TURKISH TKooPs.-lt is
stated that a corps of 1000 Turks had re-
fused TO march from Erzeroum, ON account
Of their pay being in arrears.
CIRcAssIA-The insurrection in Circas-
sia against Russia is general throughout the
whole of the warlike tribes Of the region,
who are uniting in their movements.
RUSSIAN SnIPs AND PRIsoNERs.--A
French imperial decree allows All Russian
ships lying in the ports ofthe Baltic andWhite
Sea previous to the 9th inst. to return un-
molested to Russian or neutral ports.
The crews Of Russian prizes taken to
England have been liberated on parole not
70 serve against France or England.
EYGLAYD AND FEANcE-The British
Parliament re-assembled on the 9th ult
France continues shipping troops to the
east with great activity.
Prince Napoleon has already left Malta,
en routc for Turkey.
SPAIN-The Madrid correspondent Of
the London Times says that five notes had
been exchanged between Mr. Soue and
the Spanish Government, in reference to
the Black Warrior case. The first note is
from Mr.. Soule who stated in it the nature
Of his complaints, and the reparation he was
instructed to demand 10 this he required
an answer within four hours. The second
note is from the Spanish Government. which
declares its inability TO reply to Mr.. Soule's
note before the receipt Of information from
Cuba. IN The third, Mr.. Soule rejoins to
this, and charges the Government with seek
ing to postpone making a reply to his first
note insiuuating that they had already Ie-
ceived dispatches from Cuba in reference
to the affair, and desired to suppress them.
The fourth Eo:e was from the Spanish Gov
ernment, and it was couched in such
strong terms that it was thought Mr. Soule
would demand his passports. The fifth note
was from Mr.. Soule, however, and was un-
derstood 10 be drawn up in milder terms,
although its contents had not transpired.
The Spanish Government looks on the
American claim as overbearing and exhor-
hitant.
As proof that Mr. Soule's position in
Madrid has been misrepresented. it may
be mentioned that he lately dined with the
British Minister
MARRIAGE OF FRANCIS JosEPH.-The
marriage Of Francis Joseph, the Emperor
Of Austria, had taken place.
Four hundred prisoners were amncstied
on the occasion.
THE EUROPA SrokEN--Thc Cunard
steamship Europa, Capt. Shannon, bound for
Liverpool, with the New York mails of the
10Th ult was spoken by the Canada on the
30th, the latter vessel then being one day
out
THE GREEK INsURREcTIoN.-Th The Greek
insurrection yet remains unsubdued The
whole Of Southern Thcssaly is in arms.
1t is reported that the Turks have been
defeated 1t Mazzerro.
PRUssIA.-The Canada brings the report
of speech made by the Prussian Minister
of State TO the Chambers, in which he posi-
lively states that Prussia accords both with
Austria and with the Western powers. in
reference to the present state Of affairs in
Europe and the proposed course of action.
The resignation Of the Chevalier Busen
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