The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-02-01
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ern Canal is quoted at 42s. and Ohio. Bal
,imore and Philadelphia at ass. Corn had
advanced Is Sd per quarter.
The Turkish question is more compli-
Gated, and general war is considered
certain and unavoidable.
There was great excitement in the mar
kets for breadstuffs, and all descriptions
had largely advanced. the market closing
buoyant and much excited.
A terrible snow storm had prevailed
throughout Great Britain. France and Bel.
GUM; the roads were blocked up and the
mails stopped for ten days: aud it was
feared disastrous floods would ensue, when
the snow melted.
The Russo Turkish affairs are more
complicated than ever, and it was gener-
ally conceded that a general European
war would certainly take place.
The weather in the north of Europe is
very severe; the Baltic sea is packed with
floating ice.
Ii was reported that second duel be.
tween Lord IIowden and Mr.. Soule was
to take place, but had been deferred, owing
to Sickness in the family Of the former.
The Paris Moniteur contains circular
of the French Minister OF Foreign Affairs,
addressed to all the French legations on
the Eastern question. The document is
moderate but firm 1t commences by mar
rating the various phases OF the Turkish
question, and declares that France. Eng
land, Austria and Prussia. had solemnly
recognized the territorial integrity of the
Ottoman Empire of the Pasha, and that
The affair at Sinope took place against all
these provisions; and Russia having de-
clared she only desires a material guar
antee, therefore. 10 prevent the Ottomaf,
territory and flag from further attacks from
The sway of Russia, the French and Eng
iish fleets have been ordered to enter the
Black sea. The circular terminates by
expressing hope that Russia will not ex
pose Europe TO new convulsions.
The same paper states auhenticaH.
that the French Government is dissatisfied
with the evasive conduct Of Austria, and
had addressed strong letter of remon-
STRANGE. niinaling tn at further concessions
must be made. or hostiliies will be the re-
suit. which Austria must Ire prepared to
abide. and that France will extend aid to
Hungary and Italy. The Paris papers re-
por, that the Car had given orders that
immediate preparations be made for cross
ing the Danube, which forbsls the hope OF
his last acceptance OF the last note, and
Constantinople give but little hope that
anything can be done by diplomacy.
The Turkish Council had declared itself
permanent aud the Cabinet harmonious;
and the Sultan had declared to the French
ambassador that he would rather abdicate
than accept assistance against his subjects.
The Russians have been permitted to
occupy the frontiers of Austrian Walla.
CHA. and to make purchases within the
Austrian territory.
Constan,inople was quiet. Trieste is
named as a neutral place. when the four
powers shall meet to carry on their nego-
tiations. Recent intelligence from Con-
stan,inople confirms the repor, that the
Porte had accepted the note presented by
the four powers, stating it had no objec-
lions. on certain conditions, to grant an
armis,ce. but insisted upon the evacuation
of the PrincipaEties and the maintenance
Of the Turkish sovreignity. lie also con
sented TO Congress, in neutral city. TO
revise existing treaties, and consider the
propriety of the amelioration of the me m
bers of the Creek Church in his Empire
The deliberations were continued in the
Dvan three days. and when the result was
known tumult arose in Constantinople
and a mob OF 5000, led by the Ulemans
who assembled and declared the consii
| tuition violated by the Divan. and for a
time a riot was apprehended. and a de
tachment OF marines from the French and
| English steamers was called to CONSTANT
nople. and proclamation issued by The
Sultan, which restored quiet. Several O
the mob were arrested and punished.
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 81.
The Western Theological Seminary o
the Presbyterian Church at Allegheny City
was burned to the ground at O clock thi.
morning Half the library, which wa.
very valuable, was saved. The building
was insured for five thousand dollars
The library was partially insured. There
were about forty students in the building
No lives were lost
] Later from California.
| New YORK, Jan. 24.-The Northern
Light arrived this morning. and bring.
upward of 800 passengers and $847, ,38
in specie on freight, and San francisco
dates to the 31st, together with large in
dependent mail
The mail steamer Oregon left San Fran
cisco on the 3lst. with 100 passenger
and $780, 900 on freight.
i Dates from Ensenada. Lower Califor
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