The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-01-09

dispatch FROM Constantinople to the
Standard says cry Is being raised for the
recall of Midhat Pasha.
RUSSIAN OCCUPATION OF SOFIA.
The Times Vienna correspondent says
that the occupation of Sc fla is of great i'm
porrance to Russia, and gives her armies a
base for operations in RoumaDia. and opens
up the resources of the COUNT round, and
makes them. TO a certaint extent, independ-
ent supplies from Roumania.
THE ENGLISH PRESS On TIE SITUATION.
The Standard, ipmits ding editorial,
and st. Petersburg, respecting the point
raised by the British Government, has not
vet terminated, and we shall probably have
TO wait until the opening of Rarliament be-
TO e a full explanation is given of the sub
iects which have been under discussion be-
tween the two governments"
The daily News, in an editorial. says that
the Earl of CaravOn has not resigned the
Colonial Secretaryship, and, we presume, he
has no intention of resigning.
TUR1lgH NOTES.
Sulieman Pasha retains command of an
army corps, and Baker Pasha of Divisi on,
under Reouff Pasha's orders.
HOPES RAPIDLY DISAPPEARING.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. S.-A dispatch to
the Times says. hopes for an armistice are
rapidly disappearing: The strietest secrecy
propose, and it is said that even the COM
manderin chief is not yet instructed on
this point.
READY TO NEGOTIATE.
The Times Vienna correspondent tele-
graphs the following:
1t is announced from Constantinople that
the Porte has informed England of its read
mess to enssrinto negotiations with Russia,
but intim ated that it did not think the
negotiation between military com manders,
as proposed by Russia, suitable. A much
preferable method being negotiation
through special plenipotentiaries. There
are, however, formal difficulties in the way
Of this proposal.
NO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE.
The Daily Telegrap'l's special says !:
England has informed the Governme nt of
st. Petersburg that she has no objection in
to the conclusion of the armistice
in the mode proposed by Russia, but as re-
CARDS the terms OF peace. no new European
must be drawn up without
the sanction of her Majesty's Government.
cANNoNADE EXCHANGE.
LONDON, Jan. 8.-Official telegrams from
Shipka Pass, of date Of Jan. 6, received
at ConstantinOple, state that the weather
has been mild and that a two hours can
nonade had been exchanged with the Rus
slams. This contradicts the Russian report
that Gen. RodetZky had crossed the Balkans
through Shipka Pass.
CABINET COUNCIL.
The Post publishes the following in Off
eial form: Another Cabinet Council will be
held on Wednesday, in the meanwhile inn
portant communications are being held
ically with st. Petersburg. TIE
of an arnistice are lesseniug
rather than Increasing, hut it is impossible
to foresee what any moment may bring
forth.
THE CONDITION OF THE DANUBE.
The Times Bucharest dispatch says the
ice has ceased moving in the Danube. The
river is now frozen over near GalatZ, and
is expected to freeze as far as Siminitza inn
M ediately.
GREEKS PARALYZED.
An Athens correspondent of the Times
states that the calling out OF the second
class of the reserve which has Just been Or
dered for 1000 will raise the Greek army to
30 600 men. aud that the uncertainty as to
the attitude of Great Britain paralyzes
listers remain in office it may be regarded as
certain that warlike policy will not be
definitely adopted.
FINANCIAL.
LONDON, Jan. S.-The Times financial
article says that rise of prices at the close
yesterday was In consequence G0a6 rum0rS
Of an armistice between Turkey and Rus
ia were concluded. The details of the
story were Of very improbable kind but
frighten spectators from re-
purchasing to some extent, consequently
Ill stocks rose sharply. United States
Funds continue hrmer. The alarm about
BANDS silver bill has, for the time being TO
Ill appearance, quite subsidized.
VICTOR EMANUEL.
RoME, Jan. S.-The Official Bulletin an
lounces that King Victor Emanuel passed
! less satisfactory night than was hoped.
His fever is slightly increased.
M1DHAT PAsHA.
PARIS. Jan. S.-Midhat Pasha left here to-
lay for London.
DEAD.
PARIS, Jan. 8.-Francois Vincent Ros-
,ail, the French politician, is dead.
REAssEMBLED.
VERSAILLES, Jan. S-Senate and Depu.
les reAssembled this p. m. and the election
# President was fixed for Thursday next.
MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. S.-Noon-Moderate in
Iuiry freely supplied. MiddIings uplands.
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