Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-11
Telegraphic Dispatches.
IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE
From the Picayune.l

British Troops for the East.
BosroN, March lit is stated that England will
send 10000 troops TO the seat of war at once. and
that the number will he increased to 20. OOo, il
necessary.
The first troops to leave were TO embark fol
their destination from Liverpool and Cork.
The London Globe says that it was probable the
chief command of the troops would be confded to
Lord Raglan.
French Troops.
The number Of troops to be sent by France to
the seat of war, it is now said, will, in the first in
stance, be 40, 900. This number, as in the case of
the English troops, is to be doubled in case of ne
cessity.
Reported ReOpening of Negotiations.
The report that negotiations with the view of
endeavoring to arrange the difficulties between
Russia and Turkey without having recourse to a
general war, have been reopened, is doubted.
The Paris correspondent of the London Times
and Globe make positive assertions, however, they
have been.
The Squadron.
The squadron sent to the aid Of Turkey consists
Of thirty sail, including twenty screw Steamers
The rest are large and powerful sailing vessels.
Among the steamers are the Duke of Yelling
ton Of 100 guns the Royal George of 100 guns, the
Joan of Arc of 100 guns, and four others Of 43 ~
guns each. The total number of guns mounted by
the squadron is 2,00O-making it the most formida-
BILE and destructive fleet encountered by an enemy.
Prospects.
important intelligence was daily expected both
from Asia and the Danube.
1t is stated, in letters which have been received
here that the Turkish forces in Asia have been re-
organized, and that they consist of 10000 infan-
try and 5000 cavalry. The Turks it is said are
about to assume the offensive in Asia.
Gortschakoff is reported to have received posi-
tive orders from the Emperor to use every effort
to drive the Turks from Lesser WalIachia.
LATER.
New YORK, March 1.-According the intelli-
gence brought by the Andes, a rumor is in circu-
~lation, with general credit, to the effect that the
Emperor of Austria has asserted that if the Rus.
SLAMS crossed the Danube, he should make COM
mon cause with the Western powers.
ExPiry of Time limited for Russia's
Acceptance of Terms.
The period of forty days, which was that allow
ed to Russia within which to declare her accept
ance of the terms of adjustment submitted to her
by the four powers, expired on the sth ult.
The allies of Turkey will now therefore be fully
in taking whatever measures they may
deem necessary for her protection.
Preliminary Movements.
England and France have given Russian vessels
fifteen days to return to their harbors in the Black
A camp for 4 1000 men is being prepared on the
of the Sea of Marmora.
81. Petersburg.
Affairs at St. Petersburg were said to be looking
very gloomy. Business was very dull, and the
orospectsof the results of the contests which the
Car was forcing were regarded as far from pro- !
The late battle which took place between the !
Russians and the Turks, near Giurgevo, lasted
hree hours. The Russians suffered terribly in
he encounter. After it was over the Turks re- {
urned to Rutschuk. q
A serious battle is also reported to have taken !
'lace at Krajova, in which the Russians sustained
immense loss, the Turks returned to Kalifat after
t was concluded. 9
Sweden and Denmark. q
NEW YORK, March 2.-Russia refuses to recop. 4
lize the neutrality of Sweden and Denmark, and I
that they shall keep their ports closed to
he belligerent powers. Both of them explicitly a
efuse to do this. 9
Much excitement has grown out of this matter. I
The Greek Conspiracy.
The French Government had addressed an ems C
rgetic note to Ohio, King of Greece, in reference
, the late Greek conspiracy in the sultan's do
Unions. a
Protection Of Constantinople. il
French troops are to form an auxiliary garrison o
Adrianople. The e~fectual taking of this posi- II
on will totally deprive Russia Of any possibility i
taking Constantinople. ?
The Austrian Press and Russia. =
The Austrian press condemns Russ;. for th. ="