Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-04-26
Foreign News.


rier despatched by France and England
to. Russia, declaring their ultimatum, had
returned with the announcement that no
reply would be made.
The result would be announced by the
Queen to Parliament on the 9Th. The mes
sage concluded with the declaration that
the Queen relied upon the bravery of the
army and navy in this emergency. The
declaration of war appears in the London
Gazette, Of the 28th. On the same day,
che Emperor Napoleon sent in message
TO the French Legislature, stating that
Russia had placed herselfin state of war
with France.
The announcement of the Emperor Ma
poleon was received in both Chambers
with extraordinary enthusiasm.
The French government announces
that it will not grant letters of marque to
American vessels.
Admiral Napier's feet was anchored
off Kiel, at the mouth of the Baltic. 1t
arrived there on the 9th.
A telegraphic despatch from Vienna
says, 1900 Russians crossed the Danube
on the 23d and occupied Gedshed. Also,
that $4,000 Russians crossed at Matchin
without molestation.
All the warlike movements in England
and France were fastened. A division
of the Russian feet had left Sebastopol to
provision the Russian fortress on the Cir
cassian coast.
a telegraph despatch dated Belgrade,
states that on the 18th March, Gotscho.
koff wished to depart from his position on
the Island opposite Tutukai. His troops
were already occupying the bridge. Of
a sudden the Turks opened upon them
deadly fire with musketry and cannon
The CONSERVATION became awful.
Very soon the main twain arches of the
bridge were cut in twain, when it gave
way, precipitating over two thousand souls
into the stream below, all of whom were
drowned. The scene is described as
heartrendering in the extreme. The
Turks suffered no loss whatever.
INDIA AND CuGNA.--The overland China
mail had reached London with Calcutta
dates of Feb. 18th, and Hong Kong of
the 18th. Trade at Calcutta fair. Ex
change declining.
Shanghai was in possession ofthe rebels.
The Patriot army was wintering near Pc
kin. Exchange at Shanghai and Canton
was failing.
The TRIpARr1TE TREATY.-The FIVE ar
ticles of the tripartte treaty are as fol-
lows list. France and England engage
to support Turkey by force of arms I'M
til the conclusions of a peace that shall Sc
cure the independence and integrity of
, of the Sultan's dominions. 2dly. The
Porte shall not conclude peace without
the consent of her allies. 3dly. The al
lies shall evacuate the Turkish territory
after the war, 4thly. This treaty to re-
main open to the adhesion of the other
powers of Europe. 5thly. Turkey guar
antces to all the subjects of the Porte,
without distinction of creed, perfect equal
ity in law.
The WAR The Campaign along the
Danube has begun in earnest. 1t is con-
firmed that the Russians have crossed the
Danube in great force to strike decisive
blow before the arrival of the Anglo
French force. On the Esd ult., Gostsha-
kof crossed the Danube above Quiska,
which place he occupied. capturing II
guns and making some 200 prisoners. He
also captured several small forts on the
Turkish side Of the river. Gen. Lu lers
with the main body of the Russians eros
sed from Galatz without much loss. Full
$4,000 Russians are now on the right
bank.
On the Esd Gen. Luders commenced
pNrations for the siege of Metschin. On
the 23d, a large body Of Russians at
tempted to cross near Oltenitza. A des-
perate battle ensued, in which the Rus
SLAMS were routed with the loss Of 5000
killed. The Turks were also badly cut
up that they had to retire to their en-
trenchments. The Russians have now,
however, effected passage of the river at
three points.
On the very day the Russians COM
meuced crossing the river, Omar Pasha
had intended to attack the Russian head
quarters at Pajan. The plan of the at
tack was drawn up and the entire force
put under the command of the French
Colonel Drew, but the Russian move
ments disconnected the plan.
The Russians were now abandoning
their forts on the coast of the Black Sea.
Soncham Kale had been burnt and plum
dered by the Circassians.
1t was rumore6 that the Turks were
preparing to attack Sebastopol.
Accounts from Greece were ufavorable.
The Turkish Minister had left Athens and
the Greek instruction was reviving, but
the Turks hold the fortress and have g.
600 troops in Epirus. ENJOYS were daily
expected at Athens with the final com
mands of England and France. 1t was
reported that several mobiles had Joined
the Instruction.
The whole French Army of IS, 900 men
will be in Turkey by May LIST. 1t was
reported that the British force would be
increased to 10000 men. The first di-
vision of the expeGitionary force was be-
ing rapidly forwarded from Malta to Con
Stantinonla