The Sun.
London, England, 1855-09-14 00:00:00

COUNT NESSELRODE'S LAST CIRCULAR,

The Frankfort correspondent of the Indepen-
dance Belge gives the following as a full analysis of
the last Russian circular. It was addressed by
Count Nesselrode, under date of 16th June, to
Prince Gortschakoff (Russian Ambassador at
Vienna), in reply to the communications made to
the Governments of Europe, and consequently to
the Imperial Cabinet of St. Petersburg, by the
Austrian Government, after the rupture of the
Vienna Conferences :
" The despatch refers to the communications of Count
Esterhazy, Austrian Envoy at St. Petersburg, which
consist of two despatches ; the first relates to the cir-
cumstances which led to the rupture of the Vienna ne-
gotiations ; the second defines the actual position of
Austria. The expose of Count Buol did not require any
reply from Russia ; nevertheless, to satisfy the wish ver-
bally expressed by Count Esterhazy to know the im-
pression made by his communications, the present de-
spatch undertakes to embody the reflections which the
Emperor of Russia ordered Count Nesselrode to corn-
municate to Prince Gortschakoff to serve as a rule for
his language.
"The actual attitude of Austria confirms the convic-
tion of the Emperor of Russia, founded upon assur-
ances received directly by Prince Gortschakoff from
his Majesty the Emperor of Austria. It is a moral
certainty that the causes of disagreement and com-
plication are set aside in a manner to assure the
maintenance of the pacific relations between the
two countries. To characterise the position distinctly
taken (nettement prise) by Austria, the despatch quotes
Count Buol's despatch in which it is stated that the
Emperor of Austria does not even admit the chance of a
provocation which might force it to abandon that atti-
tude. Russia approves of this. She testifies to the
complete unanimity in the sentiments of the two mo-
narchs as regards the conservation and consolidation of
the direct relations of good understanding and accord-
ance between the two nations. In this moral convic-
tion Central Europe will be safe from the vicissitudes of
the struggle which the Western Powers prolong with an
implacableness which did not even diminish during the
Vienna deliberations.

"These hostile dispositions of the Cabinets of Paris
and of London necessarily led to the failure of the at-
tempt at paciEcation. On this point Russia shares the
sentiments of regret of Austria, and appreciates the jus•
tics with which Count J3uol, in his despatch of the 10th
June, declares on whom the responsibility of the rupture
of the Conferences must fall. Count Nesselrode dwells
on this point, that Count Buol has rendered full justice
to the acts of Prince G-ortschakoff. In fact, Count
Buol said in his despatch, just quoted, that the efforts
of Austria failed in consequence of the precise instruc-
tions of the Plenipotentiaries of France and England.
" Those of Russia, said Count Buol (we are too just
not to admit it, even if they bad been willing to enter
into a deeper examination of our proposals), were para-
lysed by the unconciliatory manifestations of the other
members of the conference.
"That judgment of the causes which led to the rupture
of the negotiations agrees with that of Russia. It also
results therefrom that any new steps taken by Russia
to overcome the obstacles which the Cabinets of Paris
and of London oppose to a pacific arrangement would
be fruitless. And each proof of a conciliatory dispo-
sition on the part of Russia would only embolden and
increase the exactions of the Maratime Powers. The truth
that peace is only possible if France and England will
ovally concur in it was well felt by the Cabinet of
-Vienna, which, in the despatch of the 10th of June, de-
plores that the interpretation of the principles which seemed
just and equitable to Austria should have become the
signal for the abrupt interruption of the deliberations,
and that that circumstance prevents actually the prac-
tical development of the idea which emanated from Aus-
tria. Count Buol added, that the Cabinet of Vienna is
too just in this slate of things to demand from any one
whomsoever a precise engagement on the subject, and
that he understands that the moment must be awaited
when all the belligerent Powers will meet equally dis-
posed to come to a serious understanding.
" Count Nesselrode says that this appreciation of the
situation agrees entirely with his own. This renders
it unnecessary for him to examine the contested
points. He adjourns such examination to the period
when the Western Powers shall manifest a disposi-
tion, to quote Count Buol's words, favourable to a
serious understanding. Moreover, Austria is tho-
roughly acquainted with the idea which presided over
the instructions of the .Russian Plenipotentiary ; this
idea, which belonged in principle to the late Empe•
ror Nicholas, traced the line followed by the actual
Emperor. The fair guarantees as interpreted by Rus-
sia continue to form the basis upon which a general
pacification may be founded. The first two have, ac-
cording to Russian views, been acquired to the work of
peace. The engagement taken in this respect, and which
results from a mutual agreement previously established,
as regards those guarantees, between the interested
parties, will remain in force as long as Austria and Ger-
many take no part in the war.

"As regards the third guarantee, Russia, pointing
out again that the rupture of the negotiations is due to
the Western Powers, reserves her liberty of decision.
Like Austria, she will wait until those Powers, whose
intentions Russia cannot prejudge, shall show themselves
favourable to a serious and loyal understanding. As
regards the fourth guarantee, Russia counts upon the
union of the efforts of the two Imperial Courts to bring
this grave question of a general interest. to a large and
efficacious solution, as stated in Count Buol's despatch.
"But Russia foresees difficulties which this solution
may present. The last Parliamentary debates have given
it the proof of the repugnance of the parties interested
(the Ottomon Porte) to touch upon this point of dis-
cussion. Hence also the refusal of the plenipoten-
tiaries of France and England to examine confidenti-
ally this question as proposed by Prince Gortschakoff,
after the sixth conference, until the expected
replies had been received. The despatch expresses
Russia's conviction that, even should an agreement
have been come to respecting the revision of the treaty
of 1844, the fourth guarantee would have off-red new
obstacles. As long as the Western Powers, the hostile
intentions of which the Russian despatch qualifies as
indicated above, persevere in this line opposed to the
interest of a general pacification, the Cabinet of
St. Petersburg must renounce the hope of exercising any
influence in their policy which is beyond the limits of
any sound reasons of State. Agreeing with the opinion
of the Court of Austria she will await the favourable
moment to resume a negotiation so abruptly broken off
to-day by the Maritime Powers."

The Ducheos of Gnrdon arrived in town early in the
week from Huntly Lodge, N. 8., and has since gone on
a tour in Germany for a few months.
The Earl and Countess of Durham are staying at
Lambton Castle, and will reside there until the end of
the autumn, during which the noble earl and countess
will receive a select circle of relatives.
The Earl of Scarborough has, during the week, enter-
tained a select circle offriends, at his seat, near Don-
caster.

Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston left town yes-
terday, for Melbourne Hall, Derbyshire, the ancient
family seat of her ladyship's ancestors. The stay of the
noble Premier and her ladyship will be of very brief
duration.
The Right Hon. the Speaker of the House of Com-
mons, after a tour of visits in the north, passed through
town on Wednesday, for his seat in Hampshire.
Sir Joseph and Lady Bailey passed through town this
week, en route to Wales, from the German Spas, where,
we are happy to hear, the hon. member has derived great
benefit from the waters.
Lord and Lady Foley, and the Hon. Adelaide Foley,
have been among the guests of the Duke and Duchess of
Ncrfolk, at Glossop, Derbyshire.

CRYSTAL PALACE.—ONE SHILLING DAT, Thursday,
Sept. 13.—Admissions on payment, 4,113 ; ditto by
season tickets, 419 ; total, 4,532.
HUTS AND MARQUEES FOR THE CRlSEA.—Yesterday
considerable interest was excited at the Crystal Palace
owing to the arrival of a number of military and naval
gentlemen to determine upon the best means of housing
Otlr troops in the Crimea during the apprcachirig winter,