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FIRING ON A FLAG OF TRUCE. 
Malta, April 22.— Accounts have reached this from 
the British and French fleets, to the evening of the 14th inst., 
at which ditto they wore lying distributed between Vnrnu, 
Kavarna Bay, and Bnljick, only waiting a lull in the weather 
to proceed t’o Odessa; the bombardment of which may bo 
looked for by the first arrival, if not perhaps some attack 
on Sebastopol, and the capture of some Russian crulzers. 
According to the letters received, the Tiger arrived at Kavarna 
on the 6th, and the Retribution on tho 7th, from Constanti- 
nople, the latter bringing the overland London mail and 
despatches of tho 24tli of March; and a tolegruphic com- 
munication, mado through Belgrade to tho Sublime Porte, 
by its ambassador in London, of the declaration of war by 
England and Franco on tho 28th March, which the Admirals 
considered sufficient to warrant tho withdrawal of the British 
and French Consuls from Odessa; for which purpose tho 
Furious was despatched on the 6th. She reached tho offing of 
her destination on tho 8th, in the evening hoisted a flag of 
truce, and on the following day, at noon, Lieutenant Alex- 
ander was sent in, in a boat, boaring also a flag of truce, 
which was allowed to reach tho mole, when he mudo known 
to the authorities the object of his mission, and stated that 
ho was also directed to offer to rcceivo on board any subjects 
of the two nations who might be desirous of accompanying 
them ; whereupon ho received for answer thut tho Consuls 
were not ut Odossu, and on his seeking further information, 
he received a peremptory order to leave the port. During 
this interview some 20 Englishmen woro seen waving their 
hats, aud unxiously pressing forward, and making signs 
whenever they could catch the eye of any of the boat’s crow, 
but wore kept back by Hussion soldiers. The officer, seeing 
that nothing else could bo done, nor information obtained, 
shoved off from the shore, to return to tho Furious, in the offing, 
and had only reached tho distance of about half a mile, 
keeping tho flag of truco still conspicuously displayed iu tho 
bow of the boat, when the buttery opened fire; and though 
six shots were fi red witli pretty good aim, and passed over 
and very near the boat, still not one of them struck her, and 
sho reached the vessel in safety. It became then a question, 
whether the Furious should stand in and roturn the Arc of the 
battery; but at this momenta frigate having been descried from 
the mast-heud,'itjwo8 determined to endeavour to capture her, 
which was considered more expedient, inasmuch as several 
English vessels were observed to be lying within the mole, 
upon whom no doubt the battery would seek to wroak venge- 
ance. The flag of truce was thereupon immediately lowered, 
the Furious steering on a courso for the frigato, which, 
however, on perceiving tho Bteainer, set all sail sho could 
spread, and, favoured by the wind, carried on and gained 
shallow water, into which, without a pilot, it would have been 
sheer madness to follow her. Much to the disappointment 
of all on board, tho Furious had to alter her course, and leavo 
her cowardly antagonist to be dealt with on some more fit- 
ting opportunity. It will thus bo seen that Russia has 
opened tho war with tho Western Powers by wantonly firing 
on a small unarmed boat bearing a flag of truco ; and from 
the immediate neighbourhood of this placo of outrage a 40- 
gun frigate, with her decks crowded with sailors and marines, 
availing of a good breeze, runs away from a more steam 
corvette — a filling illustration of the vaunted bravery of the 
Russians at Sinopo, and proof, at the same time, that tho 
Russians remember 601110 other naval actions besides that at 
Tchesrno. The Niger arrived from Constantinople about throe 
hours after the return of tho Furious from Odessa, and brought 
the official declaration of war. An hour later the flag-ship 
made a general siguul, “ Wur is declared,” and in n few 
minutes three hearty cheers responded to it from the Albion, 
whereupon the petty officers in the Britannia came aft and 
craved permission to follow tho exumple, which being 
granted, Admiral Dundas and Lyons ascended the poop, tho 
men rushed up the rigging, aud cheering of the most enthu- 
siastic nature gave vent to the long pent-up feelings ; all 
the other ships of the fleet took up tho cheer, and on board 
of some, venturesome tars were seeu standing ou the trucks 
of the mast-heads and at the very end of the yard-arms, to 
the no small astonishment of the French. The menducious 
policy of Russia, and the outrago of firing on au unarmed 
boat, seemed to give depth to tho cheers, welcoming tho 
inleiligeuce so long looked for, that the day of retribution 
was at hand. 
“THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER.” 
Constantinople, April 13.— Late on Friday night last 
week a steamer under a British flag passed up the Dardan- 
elles, and was mistaken for the Banshee, whose arrival was 
expected. Thut same steamer, after lying perdu iu tho Sea 
of Marmora during great part of the day, entered the Bos- 
phorus on Saturday afternoon, and again, late on Saturday 
night, passedoutintothc BluckSea, on which occasion sho was 
again mistaken for tho Banshee. When the real Bansheo 
subsequently passed the castles and batteries, and being 
signalled gave" her name and number, the confusion and 
dismay of the officers in command of the batteries were ex- 
treme ; for it was at once suspected that one of the Russian 
steamers from Trieste had taken advantage of the frequent 
passage of English steamers, and eseaped under the protec- 
tion of the British flag. Nothing has as yet transpired to 
contradict this view of the case, and though no one can con- 
firm who or what the mysterious vessel was, this much is 
certain, that a strango steamer under tho British flag lias 
eluded tho vigilance of the Turks and gone into the Black 
Sea. The affuir has made a deal of noise, and a similar 
attempt would not again be successful — the Turks are so 
vigilant just now. 
Brigadier Tylden, R.E., is reported sick at Therflpla ; 
Major Dickson, It. A., with Lieutenant Burke, R.E., and 
Lieutenant Wellesley, Coldstream Guards, had just returned 
from a tour in Bulgaria. Thev saw Omar Pasha at 
Shumla, and passed tho Balkan. While proceeding along 
the hanks of the Danube, they were frequently fired upon by 
the Russians at their outposts with Mini6 rifles. Lieutenant 
Burke was nearly hit on one occasion. 
Tho troops to remain at Gallipoli, under command ol 
General Sir George Brown, are the 4th, 28th, 44th, 
50th, and Rifle Brigade. All the remainder are to leave 
for Scutari. ....... 
The steamers Cambria and Indus have arrived, with the 
49th, 73rd, 41st, and 33rd regiments. Another English 
steamer arrived on the 17th. 
On the 21st, from Malta, we learn that the three battalions 
of the Guards, after having waited tho arrival of tho Caradoc 
from Marseilles, with Lord Raglan, were ordered to embark 
— the Grenadiers in tho Golden Fleece, tho Coldstream 
Guards in tho Vulcan, and the Scots Fusiliers in tho 
Kungaroo, an order which was curried out with the utmost 
regularity. At an early hour on the 22nd the Golden 
Fleece and Vulcan put to sea; the Kangaroo followed some 
time after. . 
According to a telegraphic despatch from Belgrade, ol 
tho 27th, the Russians had experienced a considerable 
check at Cheruawoda, in the Dobrutscha, and had eva- 
cuated [Lesser Wallaehia. Prince Napoleon was expected 
at Constantinople on the 20th or 22nd. lie will pass the 
troops in review, and then they will embark for Varna. 
The price of coal in Turkey is now a matter of the deepest 
importance. It is soiling at 65s. a ton, and the consequence 
is that the steamers on tho Bosphorus are to stop plying in 
1() days, as the enormous cost of fuel renders the enterprise 
a losing one. One cause of the enhanced cost is that there 
are at present no back freights. It has been mentioned that 
the barracks at Daoud Pasha are set apart for tho French, 
while our own men will be stationed at Scutari, in the vast 
barracks erected in that suburb some years since. The 
Green Palace at Kouroutschesmfe, on tho Bosphorus, has 
boon sot apart for the reception of the more distinguished 
officers. 
RUSSIA. 
St. Petersburg. — Tho Russian Government has just 
published ukases for the formation of a fleet of armed row 
boats, for tho defence of tho coast of the Gulf of Finland ; 
to he manned by volunteers in tho governments of Peters- 
burg, Novogorod, Olonetz, and Twer. From tho day of 
their enrolment they will receive pay at the rate of 8 silver 
roubles (ubout 32f.j a-rnonth ; they will be supplied with 
provisions the same as other sailors in the navy ; they will 
be dressed as pousauts, and they will bo permitted to wear 
their beards and hair as peasants ; the term of service is to 
expire on tho 1st of November, 1854 ; those whp distinguish 
themselves are to be rewarded in the same manner as the 
other troops; in case of their destroying uny of the enemy’s 
vessels they will come iu for the prize-money fixed by the 
Government; in case they are wounded they will enjoy all 
the rights grunted to soldiers and sailors; tho families of 
volunteers, during their absence, will bo confided to the cure 
of tho locul authorities and corporations. 
THE FURY CHASED BY RUSSIAN WAR VESSELS. 
Tho Malta Mail , of April 21, publishes the following; — 
“ On the 10th inst., II.M.S. Fury left the fleotat Baldchik, 
on a cruise. On tho afternoon of the 11th the western coast 
of the Crimea was distinctly visible, and in order not to be 
discovered too soon, slie stood off from it. During the 
night, and the morning, she gradually edged in to the shore, 
but tho brilliancy of the moon was a groat drawback to her 
plans. On the 12th, at 3.30 a.m., site steamed ahead at 
full speed, and at 5.30 came in sight of Sebastopol. 
“ Two merchant vessels were seen coming out of port, 
with the Russian Ensign flying, one of which, the Fury, 
carrying a splendid breeze with her, rapidly neared. The 
Fury passed her, and took a survey of tho harbour, at a dis- 
tance of two and a half miles. Two brigs of war were under 
weigh, and the two frigates stationed at the mouth of the 
harbour were crossing gallant and royal yards. The Fury, 
at six a.m., changed her course, hoisted Austrian colours, and 
boro down on the merchant ships ; and an hour after, having 
tuken the crow on board, 6ix in number, and made the ship 
fast by a hawser, she towed the schooner off at full 
speed. Tho two brigs, followed by two frigates, were 
then seen to leavo the harbour under all plain sail, and 
a steamer getting up steam. Wind W. by S. — force five 
to six — the most favourable that could blow for them 
at 7.35. 
“ It was now clear that the frigates wore rapidly nearing, 
the Fury beiug three miles or more to leeward. Immediately 
tho fore and alt sails were set, the prize cut adrift, and the 
steam brought to its highest pressure, so that she absolutely 
flew to windward. Still the frigates seemed to be gaining 
ground, and tho position of the Fury became highly 
dangerous, as now two miles were the most that separated 
the enemies. Tons of water were started, all except two 
days’ requirements, which was a considerable assistanCe. 
At 8.30 one of the frigates dropped, and the two brigs ; 
but still the other kept in the wind’s eye. At 8.54 the 
windward frigate and the Fury came so close as to be almost 
in rauge of tho long guns of the latter, when tho words 
“open fire” was given. Immediately steady aim was taken, 
the stornmo8t gun fired, and down dropped the shell, a yard 
distant from her lee bow, which seemed to many to have 
struck her. 
“ Sho immediately replied by firing two, but the shot 
did not roach half-way; and hoisted the Russian ensign 
at her main, which was responded to by reloading with 
rapidity, and again firing. The shot still fell u little short, 
and more to leeward, and again sho fired four guns at the 
Fury, and another ensign was run up to tho fore, for 
which sho received another shell, but still foil shorter, as 
the Fury was rapidly, und at every moment, increasing tho 
distance. Having thu6 gone to windward of her, but still 
out of range of her guns, the idea was entertained of engaging 
them with long guns, but at this time the steamer was ra- 
pidly advancing, which would tend to distract attention 
from them, so that it was considered more prudent to remain 
content with taking a merchant vessel and six of their ciiiid- 
trymen prisoners, from beneath their fortifications, as th 0 
distunce at that time was but a iniio and a half at mo-t 
When tho Fury went alongside the schooner, she ljauldi 
down tho Austrian colours, and hoisted the English ensi-n 
which seemed to startle them a little in harbour — so tojii ( |~ 0 ’ 
at least, by their rapid movements. 
“ The rage of the Russians must have been great, as they 
seemed sure of catching the Fury ; and the hoisting of three 
ensigns was an angry attempt to chullehgc a steamer of six 
guns to engage a frigate of 40, and she to windward ; but 
they may thank the appearance of the steamer, or ti l0y 
would not have returned uninjured.” 
GALLIPOLI, April ] 3th. 
A private of the Rifle Brigade jins committed suicidein 
camp, and died on the 10th. No cause is assigned for t], c 
act. 
Some of the men of the regiments recently landed 
affirm that they have had no meat rations since they enmo 
on shore, and the soldiers of the 93rd are said to have fed 
on some bullocks which drew the waggons that brought 
their baggage to the camp. The camp at Bulari must be 
broken up. Such is the on dil. The Colonel reports there 
is not water for the men. The rumoured site of the new 
camp is at Ciicvek, about 20 miles north of this, where 
Lieutenant Wrottesley, R E., discovered a stream of 
water ; part of it, however, i .ins through a salt-water 
lagoon, and the water for some way above and below is 
brackish. The! men suffer exceedingly from cold. Some 
of them, officers as well as privates, have no beds to lie on. 
None of the soldiers have more than their single regulation 
blanket. 
The French Commandant de Place has fixed up a tariff 
of all articles which the men are likely to wanton the walls 
of the town, and regulates the exchanges like n local 
Rothschild. A Zouave wants a fowl; he sees one in the 
hand of an itinerant poultry merchant, and he at once 
seizes the bird, and, giving the proprietor a franc— the 
tariff price — walks off with the prize. The Englishman, on 
tho contrary, more considerate and less protected, is left 
to make hard bargains, and generally pays 20 or 23 per- 
cent. more than his ally. These Zouaves are first-rate 
foragers. You may see them in all directions, laden with 
eggs, meat, fish, vegetables (onions), and other good 
things, while our fellows can get nothing. There are 
about 13 or 14 French men-of-war of nil kinds lying in 
harbour. One of them has got ashore, and there is a 
general movement in the fleet to tow her off. General 
Brunt has arrived in the Osiris. 
Three of the Zouaves at Gallipoli were shot yesterday, 
pursuant to the sentence of a regimental court-martial. 
Shortly after landing they lmd proceeded to puy their ad- 
dresses to some Turkish women. Two of the officers in- 
terfered and commanded them to desist, when the privates 
either struck or wounded them. They were at once 
brought to a court-martial, and the sentence of death 
passed upon them was immediately executed. 
The Governor of Gallipoli, a quiet old Turk, is dead, 
fairly worried to death by the French auxiliaries. Before 
the troops had been there three days, they had named the 
streets, numbered the houses, and established a police. 
The quiet routine of the good Bey’s life was broken through. 
He took to his bed, and has not survived to see the 
changes which threaten his native country. 
The 93rd Highlanders arrived on the 11th, and arc re- 
garded by the Turks with wonder and admiration. The 
Osmanli, is, I believe, a little scandalised at their personal 
appearance, for the garb of old Gaul is not consonaiit with 
the notions of Oriental dignity. On the arrival of the 93rd 
at Gallipoli, while they were yet on the noble steamer 
which brought them, a smaller vessel came alongside. Ou 
the deck was a Pasha, or other Turkish dignitary, with the 
ladies of his household. The Highlanders, eager to salute 
their Eastern allies, mounted the paddle-box of their 
steamer, and from their exalted position cheered the ladies 
below them in the smaller craft. The horror of the Pasha 
may be imagined, and the auguries he drew as to the habits 
and manners of the Franks. 
SCUTARI BARRACKS, CONSTANTINOPLE, 
April 17. 
The Himalaya came into Gallipoli bay or harbour on 
Thursday last. Captain Kellock had his usual good fortune, 
and made a passage from Malta to this port of 62 hours. 
Just hear what she carried. Of the 33d Regiment, she had 
839 men present under arms ; of tho 41st Regiment, 799 
under arms ; of the crew, about 150 — in a word, she boro 
within her iron ribs — men, women, and officers — a burden 
of more than 2,100 souls. The troops ox Himalaya are now 
in Scutari barracks. 
ALEXANDRIA, April 19. 
An order has been issued by the Egyptian Government to 
all Greek subjects to quit Egypt by the 30th inst., and llto 
numerous Greek residents of Alexandria, some'of whom huvo 
been settled here for many years, occupied in mercantile 
pursuits, have suddenly to break up their establishment*, 
and will suffer very seriously from it. Tho native police 
are already adopting severe measures Rguinst the poor classes 
of Greek*, and threaten them with the bastinado. 
“VIENNA. 
“ The truth of the bombardment of Odessa, said to liavo 
occurred on tho 17th, is still doubted. 
“ The Duke of Cambridge leaves for Trieste to-morrow. 
“ Tho evacuation of Lesser Wallaehia lias been resolved 
on, and the troops are retiring on Bucharest, with their 
hospitals and munitions of war in 1,000 waggons.” 
“TURIN, Wednesday. 
“The steamer Ercolano has been lost off Villa-franca. 
Among the passengers lost were 15 English; — Mr. Thomas 
Halsey and family (five), Mr. Knight and family (fire), Mr. 
Joseph Hayes and family (three), Mr. Charles Sanson, anu 
Sir Robert Peel’s servant. 
“ Five were saved — Mr. Edward Downloy, Sir Robert 
Peel, Mr. George Wilkinson, Mr. Edward Knight, and Mr. 
Charles Boston.” 
A subsequent despatch adds that Charles Sanson was 
saved from the wreck in the ship’s boat with three sailors. 
THE BALTIC FLEET. 
Princess Royal, Captain Lord C. Paget, has lost a sea- 
man by falling overboard. The Gorgon, 6, Commander 
Cumming, sent in chase of a Russian brig, has rejoined 
with her prize in tow. The fleet has proceeded up t e 
Gulf of Finland as far as lat. 59 deg. 26 min. N., and long. 
21 deg. 56 min. E. — a position about 45 miles distant Irom 
