Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-04


ONE WEEA LATER FROM EUROPE
New YORK, Dec 2s.-The American steamer Pa
cfc arrived here this afternoon, with Liverpool dates
to the 18th inst.
The news is quite interesting. From Asia intelIi-
gence has been received of the fall of Kars before
the Russian arms. No particulars had been receiv-
ct, but the garrison is supposed to have surrendered
in consequence of the famine prevailing. When
General Kentz and another Turkish officer escaped
from the city to hasten the advance Of Omar Pacha,
Gen. Williams was about sending flag of truce 10
the Russians, to offer terms of capitulaton Nothing
else was known, but it believed that the garrison
had surrendered, as it was only some 5000 strong
and they were too much reduced by famine to cut
their way through the Russians. Omar Pacha was
near Kutais, which the Russians hold in force
From the Crimea the intelligence is that the Rus
slams had attacked the extremity of the French lines
with force OF 5000 men, and after an hours fight
ing withdrew. Both armies comfortably housed
and provlslOned.
The firing still continues between the north and
south sides oftSebastopol.
! Russia has opened new loan at Berlin and HAM
burg of fifty million rubles.
| The Austrian army has been reduced 10 the peace
footing.
Naples has published o convention with the United
States, defining the rights of neutras.
! The Queen of England has made an order in coun-
Gil which authorizes the issue of EATS 900 in notes
by the Bank of England beyond the amount specified
by the bank charter
! Respecting the prospects of peace there mass
of extraordinary statements, but if negotiations be
on foot they have not progressed step. 1t is known
that differences exist in the English cabinet. Lords
Palmerston and Panmure urge the war, whilst the
rest of the cabinet supports Ma oleon's suggestion to
embrace The present opportunity to make peace.
! Further from CaIifornia-Arrival of the George
! Law.
| NEW YORK. December 28th.-The steamer George
Law arrived here this afternoon from Aspinwall
bringing 275 passengers and 81, 500, 900 in gold
! The steamer Golden Age, with New York dates
to the 9Th ultimo, arrived at San Francisco on the
goth, and the steamer Cortes, with dates TO the 9h
arrived up on the 4th inst.
The GeorgeiLaw brings San Francisco dates to the
9Th inst the same as received via New Orleans yes
terday.
The Indian war in the North was progressing with
much violence and considerable disaster both
sides. Nearly all the Indians of the North were
rayed against the whites
true DILL had been found against Corn, the ltal-
ian gambler for the murder of General Richardson.
The festival at San Francisco in honor of the fall
of Sebastopol ended in row. Some 10000 persons
present. After the breaking up of the celebra-
ton large procession of Americans marched to the
Russian consul's residence.
Murders were on the increase in the State. The
newspapers TEEN With them
The steamer Georgia burst her boiler at Petalume
killing two persons and wounding many others. The
disaster caused by the careessness of the officers
of the boat, who have been indicted.
On the 18th the u s. frigae independence saluted
the French flag On the corvette Embuscade in repair
alton for the arrest of General Dillon, who then
raised his flag.
The Indians at Pugets Sound have entered into
an alliance TO wage war upon the whites. In an en-.
gagement at Puyallup River the Indians were de-
feated with loss of 80 killed..
Oregon dates to the 29th ut. had been received -
Several engagements had taken place between the
volunteers and the Indians in which the latter were
worsted. The u S. forces had returned 10 Dallas &c
await orders from Gen. Wool
Governor Douglas, of VancouVer's Island, haC
placed arms and ammunition at the disposal of Gov
ernor Mason.
AT the mouth of Rig River near Mendocino, on
the 18th of October, tremendous swell from the
Ocean broke in and wrecked the American brgs
Kngsbury and North Bend, and a CHILEAN bark -
Six lives were lost
Business was very dull at San Francisco, and the
prices OF most articles had greatly declined although
the Market closed with slight reaction The clos
ing rates for Haxall Flour was SIS Mess Pork So
so. Crushed Sugar IL cents. Spirits Turpentn,
IS cents. Butter 323 IS cents. Lard q cents
From the Western Plains.
, ST. LOUIS, Dec. 28.-The Santa Fe mail arrived
independence last Saturday. There is no news o
special Importance. In the mountain regions of New
Mexico the weather unusually severe The In
dams were quiet and submissive.
Greeley says John P. HaIe's rosy face lights u,
the Senate" The Boston Post adds: &c but does no
tell us what fires up the rosy face"