By the arrival of the steamship City of Washington, off Cape Race, yesterday morning, we are put in possession of advices from Europe four days later than those previously received. The news is unimportant. The British Government was reported to have received information that a fearful massacre of Christians had taken place at Damascus, in which five hundred of them had been killed, including the Dutch Consul. The American Consul was also reported to have been wounded. Full particulars had not come to hand. From Naples, we learn that notwithstanding the late steps towards concessions taken by the King, the people refused to be satisfied. The city was in a highly excited state. Patrols were constantly traversing the streets, and every one was full of apprehension. A dispatch via Turin, dated the 11th, asserts that a conflict had taken place between, the troops and the people, in which several persons were killed. The King had dismissed his Ministry, and formed a new Cabinet. We have nothing further relative to the movements of GARIBALDI.
The mails of the Canada reached this City from Boston yesterday afternoon. We derive from our correspondence and foreign files some additional details of interest. It seems to be the determination of GARIBALDI to attack Messina forthwith. The General, through his agents, had purchased in Liverpool several steamers, and a large supply of war material. Accounts from Syria represent that the Christian inhabitants of Dheir-el-Kamar, a town previously subjugated by the Druses -- had all been put to the sword. A great panic prevailed at Beyrout, and the French and English population were taking refuge on board the war-vessels in the harbor. At Damascus the Christians were also in a state of panic. Both England and France had agreed that, in consideration of the mission of FUAD PACHA to Syria, they would abstain from direct interference. In the event, however, of the Porte being unable to put a stop to the massacres, the French and English Admirals had received orders to effect a disembarkation at Beyrout. FUAD PACHA left for Syria with full powers, and had under his orders 16,000 men.
Our Washington dispatch informs us that the Mobile Register has just placed Gov. WISE in a very embarrassing position, by the republication of the letter which he wrote in 1858, approving of STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS and his platform, during his contest with LINCOLN for the United States Senatorship. Gov. WISE, it is understood, was preparing for publication, a strong letter in support of BRECKINRIDGE, but, in face of this former epistle, he finds himself in a quandary. Published letters are awkward things, sometimes, especially to politicians. By the by, the prospects of DOUGLAS in Virginia are represented as being much improved, while, on the other hand, Republicanism is alleged to be rapidly gaining favor at Washington -- not at the White House, of course, but among the residents. Our correspondent says that a rapid revolution, in this matter, is taking place.
The demonstration of the Wide-Awakes at Hartford, last night, was quite an imposing affair. Upwards of five thousand were in the procession, which marched through the principal streets of the city, and met everywhere with demonstrations of enthusiasm. A collation was afterwards served, which was partaken of by a multitude.
More steadiness was apparent in the Stock Market. Reading shares were most freely purchased at advanced rates. Harlem, old stock, partially recovered from the depression of Thursday, with an active demand. New-York Central shares opened heavily, but closed buoyantly -- 83 having been freely offered in private after the adjournment of the afternoon Board. Less animation was discernible in the Money market. A moderate business was reported in Foreign Exchange for to-day's steamers.
Flour was more active, but at irregular prices. Wheat was plenty and depressed. Corn was less freely offered and was firmer. Groceries were in demand. Provisions were quiet. Hay, Hops, Tallow, Dry Codfish, and Cotton were inquired for. Metals, Naval Stores, Rice, Tobacco, and Whisky were lightly dealt in. The freight engagements were restricted by the advanced claims of shipowners.
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David Upton