Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-26
rhre, DAYS Later from Europe

.4nother Turkish Victory-.uovements Of the
Allied Feet-Russian Ports Blockaded--Last
Proposal ofthe Gear Rejected-Critical Posi-
ton of The Russians Earthquake at Snayrna-
Decline in Breadstufs-COtton Steady, &c.
The steamer Asia arrived at New York on the
Goth, bringing Liverpool dates of April Sth.-
The steamers Arabia and Washington arrived out
on the morning of the 9Th.
in the British House of Commons on Friday,
Lord John Russell confirmed the statement that
Austria was concentrating troops on the frontiers
of Serva, bnt as negotiations were still in progress
he could not state what course Austria would
pursue.
The Goth day of April is appointed as nation
al fast day throughout England.
England Rad announced herintentions regarding
Russian merchant vessels in her majesty's Indian
Territories. which were quite liberal. Vessels
/ with cargoes will not be allowed to enter the
LBlack Sea-
The house Of s. Dunlap, at Amsterdam, has
failed for very large amount.
1t is now said the English cavalry will not pass
through France, but be conveyed by Eastern
transports.
Sir Charles Napier made an address to the
sailors and the fleet. in which he stated that wal
was declared and all they now have to do was &c
.'ptch into the Russians"
The Turks have beaten General Uschakoff IN
Bessaraba, and forced him 10 beats rapid retreat
| The Turks have also crossed the Danube be
tween Nicopols and Ratschuck.
II is now rumored that Austria will make the
Russian passage of the Balkans cause of war.
The English and French Governments entirely
reject the proposals of the Gear, founded on his
letter to the King of Prussia.
A despatch from Berlin states that negotiations
between Austria and Prussia had resulted In thell
Joining in the protocol signed at Vienna on the 80
Of April. between Great Britain, France and Aus
tria. co.,
A riot took place at Barcelona on the 18th o.
March. The military were called out. and severa
citizens killed. A man named Bocch has beer
arrested as the assassin of the Duke OF Parma.
The Paris Patra states that the account OF al
advantage having been gained by the Turks or
the lower Danube is fully confirmed, and that they
were in high spirits. France and England were
still sending off immense numbers OF troops
Great enthusiasm prevails throughout both coun
: tries.
The Russian General after the passage OF his
troops into the Dulndscha, considered his position
so critical that he demanded reinforcemenls IRON
Bessaraba, Odessa and Sevastopol.
The Sultan has sent addltlonal troops W hioa
mia, where there was much fighting. One million
pounds sterling had been removed from the fortress
at ST. Petersburgh. 1t is proposed for war pull
poses, as soon as hostiities are commenced IN the
Baltic.
The combined fleets were about to blockade
Odessa.
The Russians have evacuated Aland
A violent earthquake had taken place at Smyr
ma, doing great damage. A number of persons
were killed, houses overturned, &c.
The expulsion OF the Greeks by Turkey has
been determined upon.
Russian ports have been declared in state o.
blockade.
No battle had yet occurred on the Baltic. Inc
Russians anticipating an attack were dlsmantllne
their tortresses on the island of Aland, OIL the
coast Of Finland. The fleets of Sir Charles Ma
pier was still in Kyoga Bay, short distence be
low Copenhagen.
As soon as hostilies commence IN the Baltic, lhe
Empress and the Russian Count, will remove Il
Moscow. Navigation was open TO ST. Petersburg
The allied fleets have entered the Black Sea
to effect movement in conjunction with omar
Pasha. They have steered for Varna.
: The Russians were razing all the fortresses in
the Dolmdscha TO the ground, while the Turks
were falling back in good order upon the Wall Of
Trajan. The position of the Russians was ex
ceedingly critical, and they were calling for rein
forcements.
Wheat had declined 3D. to Sd. per bushel flouI
Is. 3D. to Is.