Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-01-03
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~. - Europe.
HALIFAX, Dec. %. The royal mail steamer
America arrived at Halifax to-day. She left Liver
pool on the 9th instant, and therefore brings ten
days later advices from all parts of Europe. The
America was retarded on her passage in consequent
ce offs succession of heavy gales from the west.
The political advices by this arrival, except so
far as they relate to Austria, are unimportant
Later accounts from Sebastopol leave affairs
there in reference to the allies about they
before. There had been no further fighting, though
the bombardment was continued Reinforcements
were almost daily arriving. The condition of the
troops favorable, and the siege still continued,
The Russians were also being largely reinforced,
and were busy engaged in Strengthening their pos
iton: so, Also were the allies.
The weather was very cold and unpropitious
Heavy storms continued in the Black sea, aud there
were further accounts of shipwrecks
The most important news by this arrival is the
fact that Austria has at last determined to join the
allies. She has already consummated the alliance
and joined England and France against Russia.
Prussia, it is said, will also do the same. This gives
a and decided feature to the whole question.
The fact of this alliance has caused much rejoicing
throughout England and France.
Affairs in Hungary were much agitated, and the
recent alliance of Austria is not relished.
1t is expected that Poland will be aided by the al
lies, and brought to act with them.
The greatest activity was displayed in the war
u.
Turkey had also despatched more troops to the
seat of war. The French government had, how
ever been put to the greatest straits for the want
of vessels Several thousand additional troops had
embarked at Toulon, and it was believed that the
allies would have 100000 men in the Crimea by
the middle of December
The Russians have been entirely driven from the
dominions of Turkey. .....
1t is stated that the Russians in the Crmea are
suffering terribly for the want of supplies Great
distress during the winter is predicted.
Five divisions of troops are to be sent to Omer
Pasha. ..r..
1t is believed that Prussia has consented, will
consent to join the western powers
The report is again renewed that the Gar is des-
irous of opening negotiations for peace.
Beyond the alliance between Austria and the al
lies the news is not of an important character.
SECOND DESPATCH
It is reported that one Of the conditions of the
treaty between Austria and the western powers is
that she shall declare war against Russia within
four weeks.
The MARKETS. The Liverool cotton market was
dull and prices slightly depressed. Sales Of the
week, ~, 600 bales Fair Orleans, cid; Mobile,
Cd. uplands, Sd. middng qualities slightly depre-
ssed BreedstuAs were steady, and had raised but
little in price. Canal -four, AS. AS. 3d.; Balti-
more and Philadelphia, As; Ohio, 45s. Wheat
was firm, at about previous prices-red los Cd.
lis. cd. Indian corn firm-sales of white at 45s;
yellow, 43s. As. "'" -sGt 1
Provisions we're steady-sales fair, and in good
demand. Lard, 53s 54s Groceries present.
special change coffee quiet; sugar and molasses
unchanged. Rice 23s 23s. Cd. Tobacco Twas firm
with a steady demand Naval stores unchanged
Iron and wool dnll.
The money market was shade easier, and con-
soils had advanced to 9S4 under the news from Aus
tria- Stocks were dull I; transactions moderate.