The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-01-26
torci1,, Mus.
ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA.

ne StcamcT Africa arrived aC New 1 DIRK
on Wednesday with Liverpool dates to the
9th inst:
The news consists merely of an extension
of the peace runors of the previous steamer.
The answer Of the Gar cannot possibly ar.
rive until the 10th, but will probably be
some days later. 1t is cxI cctcd that it will
contain neither an absolute assent. or refusal
but will make counter proposals, to be settled
by renewed conferences.
The cling in England continues warlikc.
and in France it is again becoming so.
Russia continues inccssant in her prepare.
tions for further operations.
There is hut little news from the Crimca
The French blew up ono Of the Scbastopol
docks on the ODD ult.
Aif,irs in Asia arc unchanged
British news is unimporlant.
The grand council Of Allied Generals open
cd at Paris.
The Conference Of the Danish Sound D ucs
has been lc>'poned indefinitely.
Sweden still continues to make active war
like preparations.
Omcr P;sha had arrived at Batoum. His
army Lad suffered mucl, from lack of rroyi-
Sio before reaching Kutais. and being I'M
able to proceed deemed it prudent TO return.
The fall Of kars had rendered Omcr Pasha
very unpopular at ConstanIinobc
a council of war was being held at Con-
Stanhnople, directing all the Efforts of the
Turkish army toward the defence of Ever
Gum and Trrbi>ondc.
1t is again confidently asserted that Aus
tria will submit certain peace propositions to
the German Dict and call on the Dict to sup
port them.
Dates from the Crinea to the 25lh say the
Russians have increased their Qualifications
over the Inkcrman road and unmaskcd new
batteries off the left of the Tchernaya. Gen
PcllSicr remains in the Crmca, and General
Martlnprc will act as his proxy at the Grand
Council Of War at Paris.
The recent storms I'M the Black Sea did no
injury to the allied fleet.
ENGLAND.
There is nothing important from England
Paris letters abiding to the recent report that
the United States had made treaty with the
Shah of Persia guaranteeing his territory in
the Persian Gulf. says that though no such
treaty has ben made, vet it is certainly
true, that most friendly advances have been
made and it is unfortunate that at the mo-
mcnt Russia and America are intriguing with
the Shah, suspension of Persian Diploma
tic relations with England has taken place.
MARKETS.
Brcadstuils Flour has been in improved
domand at an advance of6d. Wheat has ad
vanccd cd. per bushcl. Corn is firm with
an upward tendency. but prices are unclang
cd.
Provisions--Becf is in improved demand ;
NJ md al
Western Canal flour 40a42s. Ohio 42a As.
Southern 4la43s. Wheat rcd lIs3lallS Cd F.;
Corn white 4Gsa4Ss.; yellow 42sa42s 3D.
RAvAGEs OF WOLVES IN Iowa. Tuo
Persons Dcrourcd. Owing to the extreme
cold weather for some time past, the wolves
in Poltawattamic county, Iowa, have become
dangerous neiShbors. Poultry-yards and
sheep folds have been robbed to a frightful
extent, and III several instances the hungry
beasts have not been inclined to spare the h,l
man species. The Kcokuk Post Of the ll,h
ut, says:
About three weeks ago, q man was return.
Ing from prayer meeting. accompni,d bv
his two daughters, ono sixteen and the otht r
lwcnty-thrcc years of age. They were a Il
riding the same horse. when suddenly a y; OK
Of timber wolves assailcd them, and being
unable TO escape by flight, they attempted
to defend themselves. But the fcrocious
brutcs attacked the horse, rendering him uu.
manageable. The oldest daughter was part.
ly thrown and partly dragged to the ground
and instantly dtv0urtd. This enabled the
father and the other daughter to Escape
Several nclgh"rs were soon mustered but
upon repairing TO the spot nothing was found
but one Shoe, and Il very few remnants of tn,
unfortunate girls clothing.
a boy Of about thirteen years old left hi,
father house to get water at spring which
was about half mile distant, since which
time nothing has been seen Of him. The
lail was found near the spring: also some
marks OF blood, and lock or two of hair
Several lerSons have been chased by thc:,,
savage monsters.