The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-02-18
foreio,t Nfrus.
Three Days Later from Europe.

Newspapers andprivatc letters all filled ru-
nors, of the crudCst nature. Scarcely soil
tary fact is given in reference to the eastern
question upon which reliance can be placed
1t seems to be rumors, confirmed rrmors con
tracing rumors. Originals of which have no
reliable foundations. In reference to the qucs
ton of war or peace between Turkey and
Russia, or the probabilities of a general war,
involving all of Europe, There isn authority
more reliable than vague smmiceS, reports
&c. The general aspect of affairs, therefore
remain pretty much as it was weeks ago.
We have it that Turkey is strengthening
her militia Y forces and arlnamcnts--that she
has b, ell victorious in battles, slirlnishts, &C.
that she is also proposing terms of peace
and compromise-that the Sultan has said
| ibis and done that &c, whilst on the other
hand some accounts (Rumo"s) say the Gar is
inrXorablc- he has determined to fight,
and if necessary array himself against all
Europc-that he kas been victorious in certain
engagements on the Danube and in ASia-that
he has dismissed his Ambassadors, Generals,
&c.:-that lie erCmptolily refuses to sign the
note Of tie Four Powcrs.-that he is sending
private minister to ncgotiate with all ofth,m
and a thousand other run S not one Of which
can be put down as fact.
Some accounts say that the Cars course
in regard to The pacific proposition continues
evasisc, that his reply will not be rendered
until ti:c middle or end of february. IT is
said to be certain that he has appointed
Count Orlofl, to visit Vienna, Paris, London
and Berlin to explain personally the terms,
alone, upon which he will treat: His object
for this is further rumortd to lie II r,,sc in or
der to give time to prepare himself for d, cid,d
action in the Spring.
Count panim, has without doubt succeeded
Nc>selrudc.
All accounts concur in stating that Russia
is making extensive pre-, a"ations on the Dan
ube as also in Asia. Kalafat was to have
been attacked. Omar Pasha was vigorously
engaged in recruiting and strengthening 4iis
positions, every opportunity within his reach
was embraced for this purpose.
Several slight Skirmish,s are rel o?ttd, but
no general engagements. The Turks are said
to have been victorious
The rumorcd capture ofthc city of kars by
the Russians is further rumored not to be
true. The combined fleets had sailed for
1,,+ 4, i, Il
The Russian squadron was at -GSglati, in
Asia.
There is great CONSERVATION in Syria, ca,iS-
I'd by the Russian insurgents. The Shah Of
Persia had proclaimed his purpose to assist
Turkey in case Of necessity.
IluNGAnY Afairs in this country have
been very much a.gitat,d There were midi
cations characterization, and apprchensions
Of an outbreak. Austria is much troubled
and apprchensive Of difficulty. The whole
tenor ofthc news is warlkc.
FRANCE.-Thcrc is but little news of i'm
portancc. Extensive defensive and warlike
preparations, were still going on, Napoleon is
understood, says tie Consti;utiontllc, to be
determined upon war, unless the Car comes
to soIuc terms in due time.
ENGLAND.-Thc war question is still abb
sorbing all interests, and received by the best
informed, as extremely uncertain. England
continues to strengthen her land and naval
forces.
Tho imports of brtadStuffs info England
were large, but the demand almost equal to
the supply.
At Liverpool on the day the steamer sailed
Brcalstuils were steady but active Canal
Flour A AS, and Baltimore and Philadcl-
phia A HIS Cd. No actual decline.
MARKErs.-Lrerpool, jan. 2S.-Brradstulls
Flour was quoted at AIS, for Canal and AIS
I'd for Ohio. White Wheat l3s. Corn had
advanced Is 6d-whitc and yellow 52s.
Early in the week, brcadstutls commanded
higher rates, but the market had again as
sumed quiet tone, speculation for the present
having ceased. On Friday Wheat and Flour
were in less demand and some cx-Ship sold at
ID on Wheat, and cd on Flour, less than
Tuesdays rates. Richardson quotes Canal
at l4s. ex-warchousc, Ohio and Baltimore at
AS Ais Cd; OK store at 43s AS, eX-ship:
white wheat lbs Sd lbs, cx-ship lbs Sd Il
lbs Cd cX-sorc. Corn very active at Is a IS
advancc--whitc and yellow 5ls cd a 50.
LATER FROM EJTR0pE.