The Press. — London, England, 1853-07-09 00:00:00

JULY 9, 1853 " Be it known to our beloved and fiiitliftil subjects, " The defence of our faith hati AlWelyti hero the sacred duty of our blessed ancestors. " From the day it pleased the Almighty to place 1110 Olt the thmne of our fathers. the maintenance of the holy iffiligat . s, with which it is inseptirald) •eted, has been the object •mr constant care KW alltvIltioll; these, a c ting a n th e gr „ work of the famous treaty of 6iiuidjir, which subsequent solemn trestles with the tat 44444 all forte 114%e fully co:almost. have ever b een dir e ct A 4 towards upholding the rights of our eltunli. " But to our extreme grief. in latter times. notwithstanding MI our efforts to defend the invbdithility of the rights and pri% i leges of our orthodox l'hureli. utmeermis wilful acts of the Otto- Mall Porte have infringed upon these rights. and threaten litliliv the entire overthrow of all that ancient discipline so precious to orthodoxy, " .411 our efforts to restrain the forte from such sets have proved in vain, MO even the word Of the Sultan, solemnly give.. us by himself, was SOoll faithless 4 bmken. " Baying exhausted all meats of eollVietioll, and hat% lug in vnin tried all the means by Which our just claims could be penee ahly toljusteil, we have deemed it indispensable in r our unities into the provinces on the Danube. in *inter that the Porte holy See to w hat her stubbornness may lead. " lhtt, even n o w, we have no intention of commencing war; in occupying those priivinees, we %%loll* to hob' a stitheient pbAgo to guarantee for ourselves the rewstablisl rut of our rights lee any circumstances u hate% er. "Wedo ma seek tit conquesis Ittissia does not require them. We seek to vindicate Otiose 60'3 which have been MI 014'111Y "We are ete•n yet read• to stop the moveinenta of our a►•mies, if the Ottoinati Porte will bind itself solemnly to respeet the in violability of the orthodox ; but if obf.tliaa•Y and blindness will it otherwise, then, rolling God to our aid, we leave it to 111111 to decide our quarrel, and, iu full eouHdrurr in the right hand of the Almighty, we shall -e forward on behalf of the orthodox faith. "Given at Peterhoff on the 14th (Nth) ility of .Inne, in the year of the birth of t'ln•ist 1•443, mid °font reign the VOL_ ••• .... ....... . ... :. . „ Settle.' in tilt, Senate in St. Petersburg on the I till (2M11) .1101 e, lssl. "'l'o the migintil of this document the own Italia of his Its jesty is signed. " NlKill.Al." Instructions were forwarded on the day following the preparation of this manifesto to the generals commanding on the frontiers to enter the Principali ties. Obeying these commands, a body of the army crossed the Pruth on the 2nd inst., under General Danenburg, and proceeded to occupy Witlllwhin. Another force on the :Ira also crossed the river by Skolao, and encamped in Moldavia. The long threatened invasion of Turkey is thus accomplished. Assurances were, !however, given to the Hospodars that no change would be made in the government of the principalities. General Gortschakoff was expected at Bucharest. it was reported that M. Ozeroff, who has already been concerned in the diplomatic transactions, ordered again to Constantinople to commence fresh negotiations. New imposts have been levied in Russia on trade, and on all branches of industry, as a provision for the war expenditure. In Turkey the armaments are carried on with great zeal. The excitement of the populace has risen to such a height that the Government scarcely ventures to mention the word " negotiations." The Austrian Internuncio, M. Bruck, has endea voured to conciliate matters, but to no purpose. In the position of affairs at the Porte a compromise would lead to civil war. . Admiral Mustapha Pasha has left Constantinople for the Bay of Besika, to settle with the British an d French admirals as to the most convenient anangements for the anchoring of the fleets in the Dan'similes. Two officers of the Retribution, and two of the Citapto/, have been ordered to inspect and report on the fortifications of the Bosphorus. Riots have taken place in Smyrna in consequence of the forcible arrest of an aide-de-camp of Kossuth. By way of retaliation a marine officer, the son of a field-ma►shal, had been assassinated. The hotel of the Austrian Consul was guarded by Austrian soldiers. Coinnumications from Odessa state that trade is completely stagnant from the apprehension felt of seeing the port suddenly closed, and all exportation and importation of goods rendered impossible. No one has any confidence in the future ; and at Jassy and t:alatz the foreign firms are getting in their capital. PRUSSIA. The Oriental question appears to have caused a crisis in the Prussian Cabinet. The system of neu trality prevails, advocated by M. Manteuffel, and who is supported by General Itadowitz, the latter re commending a closer union with England. On the circulation of tumours that orders for corn had been refused in Russia, the Berlin (iovernincnt caused it to be publicly announced that 1411,04 a con tains a large supply of provisions. AUSTRIA. The Emperor has abolished the taxes paid by the clergy in those parts of his dominions where the ma jority of the inhabitants belong to the lireek elinrch. The object of this remission at the present moment is obvious. The Austrian Government has made re presentations to that of !tussle to obtain a discon tinuance of the expression "Russo-Greek" Church in public documents relative to the Eastern question. The Emperor of Austria has three million subjects professing the Greek religion. The Countess Teleki de Szek, having been accused of high treason, and tried by cuurt-martial, at I'esth THE PRESS. has been condemed to ten years' confinement in a fortress. Clara Lowy. a governess, has been con demned to the years' confinement. SWITZERLAND. The. ses.ion of the National Council was ()pencil on 3lotiklay last. The Tuscan Courts have at length pronounced Judgment on the persons implicated in the tinerrazzi trial. tinemizzi and retracchi have been sentenced to fifteen years hard labour at the galleys ; Copecchi to sixty-t lime months ; and Montazio, a ,journalist, to ninety months. M. Humane li, ex• Minister of ,fns- tire, has been acquitted. All these persons have been for more than four years in prison. pending the tri a l. Nine others have been condemned by default- to the galleys for life. A g these are MM. Montanelli, Mazzoni, Monnocehi, Franchini, and Mordini, as of whom, at different periods, were ministers of the Urinal Duke Leopold. PORTI7GAL. The finance committee has at last presented its re port upon the budget, containing an estimate or expel' &titre, ordinary and extraordinary, for the year ending :ffith June, ISM, amounting to 12,0110 contort (about 1,700,000/.) This is less than that of the preceding Year by about 1,1 0 4 contos, in consequence, as it is stated with much coolness in the report, of the re. duction of the interest on the public debt, by the de cree of the Mit December, 1,451, to the uniform rate of three per cent., as also of the suppression of the annual subsidy allowed to the ihntro Wine Company. The committee say nothing about the revenue to he anticipated, but recommend economy and retrench ment, particularly as regards the number of employh in the different public offices, which is acknowledged to be far greater than the services of the State require. The King had sent for several native nnu►ufae turers, and induced them to promise that they would prepare fi►r an exhibition of native industry which the►r Majesties are anxious to have at Lisbon in 1855. .• The harvest was going on favourably in Portugal, but the grape en►p would be small. ('NITED STATES. The last American dates are of the' 11th ult. President nerve had recovered from rather severe indisposition. He called, in his carriage, upon Sir Charles 1.3141, the English geologist, and took him to the most prominent points of interest about Washington. Mr. It. Augustus Ewing, of Connecticut, had been appointed Secretary of Legation to St. Petersburg. Mr.:Buchanan Wari to lease for England on the 9th July (this day). The heat of the weather at New York had become excessive. On the thtml ult. the thermometer stood at 97 deg. in the shade, and no fewer than sixty deaths had occurred from coup de aoleil. The majority of the eases were persons newly arrived in the country, and many of them Irish emigrants. In Philadelphia there had been twenty deaths from the same cause. _ Some trouble was expected about the fisheries again this season. The Boston Transcript publishes a statement, apparently by authority, to the effect that the American fishermen have generally agreed to start on this season's mime provided with anus, and that they express a determine " not to be crowded and insulted as they were last year." They will exercise due caution as regards boundary stipu lations, and will give no just cause of offence; but will, at the same time, resent any encroachments upon their liberty. A duel was fought at New Orleans between the editors of t►co German newspals'rs. ( hie of the com batants is said to have been fatally wounded. NEW ZEMANIL Later dates from New Zealand fully confirm the reports of the discovery of gold in that quarter. Some very tine samples of the precious metals had been brought in, but to what extent it existed had not with any certainty been ascertained, owing to the fact that. miners were very scarce, and it being to their interest to keep as quiet as possible. A very valuable coal-field had also been discove►ed at I'aka• Wall, which fortunate event induced the inhabitants to hope that the steamers would touch at. New Zealand, and take in supplies of fuel, while on the voyage between Panama and Australia. Court anti tasllion. Titorott on the Sth of .July the season may be looked upon as drawing to a dose, and another fort night will see the town almost a desert, there has, during the past week, been no lack either of brilliant or agreeable parties. 0,, SATrituAY last the Duke and Duchess of Meck lenburg dined with Lord and Lady Derby ; and in the evening Lady Derby had a party, which watt attended 223 by politicians and fashionables of all shades and colour:. On Mom)Av Lady Exeter gave her second ball, which, though rather more crowded than her first, was nevertheless equally good. The Duchesses of Cambridge anal Meeklenburg, anti the Princess Mary, were present, and remained till a late hour. On TrEsoAv one of the best balls of the season was given by L►rd Cardigan' in Portman-square, his sister, Lady (mean, receiving the company. The Royal party were again present, anal remained till n.m. It is difficult to imagine a more su t tee said ball in every respect. The rooms are well adapted fur receiving company, anal, though never too crowded, they always were sufficiently full for the purposes of the ballet. We must not forget to duly chronicle the excellence of the supper, and to make 1 hie mention of the manner in which the cloak and carriage departments were managed. t►n WEMESPAV Lad• Holland gave the first of her morning reeept . s, which are to be continued on the Wednesdays in July. The day was one of those rare occasions when we can afford to praise that British climate; and nothing could be so de lightful as the opportunity thus afforded to the Lon doner to stroll through the picturesque precincts of Milan& house, which, situated as they are almost in the midst of a town, appear like a glimpse of fairy-land. The large conservatory on this ocea presented an unusual attraction, in the mlotro of two moveable confectioners' shops, which seemed tat have been imported as if lay magic direct from the Strada Toledo, anal inhabited by two live Neapoli tans, who furnished to all who required their ser viees that perfecti (((( of ice which is only to Is• looked her at. the ►ands of an Italian artist ; and mere solid refreshments were at. hand for those who wished to dine early. Mrs. Lawnmee abut gave a morning party at. Ealing, which was honoured with the pre sence Of royalty, and attended by numerous folks who delight in tlorieulture. Sir W. Molly's concert closed the festivities of the day. On Turasexv Lady Howard had a morning party, from three to seven; and Mrs. Meynell's, Mrs. In gram's, and Lady Aninthits's balls were most fully attended. This morning Lady Westminster gave her second morning party, from three to six. I found it. a great. privilege to be allowed during this oppressive weather to refresh my mind in the con templation of the excellent works of art which abound in the house. The long gallery !Wilms to have been made almost purposely with a view to these summer entertainments. As 1 have had upwards of thirty years' constant expe rience of the higher world, I think I may be looked upon as of some authority in matters of fashion ; and I, therefore, take upon myself to say, judgmatieally as the Scotch have it, that. in my opinion there is in these liberal times a gnat falling off in the liberality which in former days was so distinctive of British entertainers. In 1553 open home from 3 to 7, and a few dishes of strawberries and pennyworths of cream or milk, is styled a breakfast. In days gone by that term was only applied to a festivity which lasted from :1 p.m. to 6 a.m., and comprised luncheon, tea, dinner, fireworks, ball, and breakfast all in one. Who can remember Lord Hertford's par ties in the Regent's. park, Caenwmod, the loachehas' breakfast at. Cremorne and Fulham, 41.., and not feel for thelpmsentgenerat . ? Seine attribute the falling off to the changing of the seasons ; butl fear the weather is not alone to blame, and I am disposed to ascribe the "cause of this defect" to a spirit whose inflitenee is now greatly to be dreaded— the spirit of misappliisl economy. Friday Evening. %. liEn Majesty paid a flying vi-it to Windsor on Tuesday, and proceeded to witness the pontoon evolu tions on Virginia Water. The Queen returned to town in the evening. On Wednesday there was a grand concert at Buckinghiun Palace. The indis position of Prince Albert has since put a stop to many of the intended movements and gaieties of the Court. The Prince of Wales is 'teetered conva lescent., and on Tuesday was sent to Witidser for change of air. The King and Queen of lianover left London on Monday at an early hour, travelling via Ostend. Some intelligence from his own kingdom is said to have hastened his Majesty's departure, which had originally twin fixed for a later day. The King has settled a pension of Itti. a year on the unfortunate artilleryman who lost his arm by t h e premature tiring of a gun at the late Woolwich Held-day. The Reel dent occurred within a few yards of his Majesty. On Thursday the Royal Association at Windsor held their anniversary, but without. the usual pre sence of their patron the Prince Consort. The prizes for industry, sobriety, domestic order, and good conduct among the labourers were distributed by Lieut.-Colonel Seymour. Other prizes were given for vegetables, needlework, and specimens of handi craft art. The competitors were numerous, and the exhibition a decided advance upon previous years.