Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-01-04

received news from Constantinople, by Vienna down
to the Sd inst The news of the disaster of Sinope is
officially confirmed, and had Just reached the Porte
s Upon the receipt of this information, the British
and French Ambassadors had Immediately dispatch
ed two steam frigates from the combined squadrons
to Snope, and two other steam frigates to VarI1a
for the purpose of procuring precise intelligence
Upon the return of these vessels, it was thought
probable that the combined fleets would receive ord
to enter the Black Sea, to prevent, if possible
any further collision between the Russian and Turk
sh naval forces.
1t is stated by the Russian accounts that the
squadron subsequently destroyed at Sinopc was en-
gagged in conveying forces to attack Souchan Kasha
and TIL. it pursued into the port OF Slnope by
the Russian fleet. If this account of the crcumsten
preceding the engagement be correct it would
give somewhat different character to the attack
the Russian forces might be justified in interrupting
q convoy destined to invade portion of their own
territory. The destination of the Squadron is, how
ever still uncertain; and it is more probable that
the transports were conveying reintorcements and
provisions to Batounl, where the Turkish army
stands in need of BOTH
1t is reported that the British Charge d Af1aires at
Teheren has suspended his diplomatic relations with
the Persian Government, in consequence OF that
Power having resolved, as 1t is sald to take part
against the Porte, and to march an army to the
frontier This movement on the part of the Shah of
Persia had for some time been apprehendcd, as his
relations with Turkey such as to induce him to
take advantage of the increasing difficulties OF the
Ottoman Empire. The news, however, still require
positive confirmation.
The Morning Post states that Constantinope
Geographic dispatch of the Sd reports the prevalence
of great alarm and excitement, owing to the news
from Sinope. The account given of the action is
substantially the the Russian. The fleets
were bound to enter the Black Sea-. Persia had de-
clared war against Turkey.
The Posts leading article says that there can
hardly exist doubt that the Ad:niraIs had by this
time entered, and now in full command of the
Black Sea.
With respect to the Persian declaration of war
treaty offensive and defensive between Persia and
Russia concluded some months ago. 1t adds new
complication.
BrcnAREsT Prince Gorschakoff has declared Ga
latz and Ibralia neutral ports. Riots have taken
place at Galatz between the Wallachian militia and
the Russian troops. \ battalion of the former
fused to obey the order of a Russian General. The
battalion in question and four companies of the Wal
lachians consigned to barracks
There is nothing late from the Danube.
Telegraphc dispatches in the Chronicle give tho
details OF the Turkish success in Asia.
Sbhamyl and Selirn Pacha had taken various fort
resscs; and it is stated that they surround Prince
Woronzof on all sides, in the vicinity Of Tcflis.
The Turks were repulscd in an attack on Alexan-
drianople in Georgia. but have bocka led the cita-
del of Akista. Its fall daily expected.
The journal de COnstantinople mentions report
that Schamyl had defeated 13 900 Russians, and
Vienna paper states that the attempt to land $4,000
Russians near st. Nicholas was repulsed with heavy
loss.
MORE TURKISH VICTORIES IN ASIA In Asia, Sclim
Pasha has stormed the fort of Ussurghet and on
his march upon kutasi, the last fort between him
and the independent Caucasans. 1t seems he fcgned
an attack upon Poti on the Black Sea, while the at
tenton of the Russian Commander rivctcd on
that fortress which is regarded the key of the
Caucasus from the Black Sea- Sclim rapidly marched
upon Ussarghct and took the surprised fort by bold
assault. Abdi Pasha is reported 10 be advancing
from Akca,Zik in the direction of Tiflis. Mahomct
Rushdi Pasha, the Commander of the Imperial
Guard at Constantinope, has lcf3 the Capital, MS
way to the Persian frontier where the Pei 81
army of observation, reported to a.
mount to so 900 men, the fire nter of Turkey and
Georgia not far from Bovazid.
The Sultan Is continually bothered by plans Of ar
proposed sometimes by the English, |
hen again by the Austrian ambassador, and now
~ all the Embas ad rs together. The lat PROPOSE
ion rejected by the Sultan einanated from Austria
The statement of the Austrian note about the Cars
having given orlers that his troops sholll remain
IN the defensive, seemed to be confirmed by tho
eturn of the Turkish packe. Mcdcr Fdiarct to Con-
which had been taken by the Russians
nd released, as not prize of good alloy But sud-
enly the ''pacfc views of the Car have been man.
tested in another way, shown in the attack OH
he Turkish vessels.
The PRlNcIPALrrIEs. The Russians have organ
zcd the Administration of the Princpalities in their
wn way, after both the Hospodars had given in their
OF course no elc"tion will take place,
lough by the treaties the free election of the Prin-
cs OF Moldavia and Wallachia was guaranteed by
.ussia to the Principaties The Armenian Bishop
LIlfdl HAS occu imprisoned by inc russians be-
ause he did not stop the progress of the emigration
the Armenians from Transcaucasia into Turkey
I'd Persia.
ENGLAND The receipts of gold from Australia
ere to the amount of So $50, 900 in single steam
:. Other incomes made the amount of the precious
etals received in London about 81, 500, OO0 and
lrthcr sum of 81 200, 900 near at hand from
ustralia. The export to the Continent had nearly
,ased.
The Times, which but lately was most sanruipe
the hope of settlement, once more sounds the |
ar trumpet. The whole press of England de-
ounces the present ministrys course and demands
at their fleet be put in active operation for the
urks 1t is said that the news of the Russian vic
ry made a most painful impression at Court 4
FRANCE Private letters received at Paris state
at the news of the disaster to the Turkish feet
as received with the profoundest establishment and
ief The Emperor is stated to have been over l
helmed by the intelligence. Explanation is impe- t
lively demanded why a considerable part of the =
lrklsh naval force permitted to be annihated !
thin so short q distance of where the powerful
lglsh and French fleets lying in inclorious I
Sc also, why the Fnglishman Slade reported that
II days before the disaster he "could not find an
envy" .
Another plot against the Emperor's life had been y
severed in Paris on the 10th inst More than
c hundred are already in custody, among whom t
twenty-five Journeyman tailors and shopmen e
c emperor was expected to be present shortly at G
Inauguration of the works lately completed in
pea OF the Seine, opposite the Bells Jardniere p
1t was lntendedto fire at him from the windows. tt
OPENING OF THE AsroR LIBRARY DIR. Cogswcll. Fl
oerlntendant OF the Astor Library gives notice Fl
the Trustees of that Institution have ordered the
idlnp he for tbo, 1,o;, !