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LONDON, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1853.

According to the latest intelligence from what
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may speedily become " the seat of war"—thanks
to the fatuity of the Coalition—the Russian troops
are preparing to winter in the Danubian Princi-
palities. It is the appropriate consequence of our
negotiations. Moldavia and Wallachia may hence-
forth be regarded as provinces tributary to the
Autocratic Government of St. Petersburg. Let
them be evacuated to-morrow by the soldiers
under Prince GOETZCHAKOFF, and the Hospodars
must still continue to regard the CZAR, and not
the SULTAN, as their liege Suzerain. Hereafter the
Pruth can no longer be considered the boundary
line of the Turkish dominions. The Ottoman
Empire has so far collapsed under the weight of
Northern aggression, but still more under the
pressure of Western assistance, that its frontiers
have shrunk nominally to the current of the
Danube, but virtually to the range of the Balkan
mountains. Whatever may be said to the con-
trary, such is, in truth, the result of our protec-
tive interference. While in London, in Paris, in
Berlin, and in Vienna, the Ministerial quidnuncs
have been counting upon the certainty of a satis-
factory settlement--while the British, French,
Prussian, and Austrian Representatives have been
mysteriously conferring within easy distance of
the Imperial Schcennbrunn—while the officers of
the combined fleets have been idly complimenting
each other in Besika Bay—Russia has literally
stolen a march upon her antagonists, and has so
far triumphed over their vaunted astuteness in
diplomacy, that she is prepared to tempt the
hazards of battle or of treaty (it scarcely matters
which under present circumstances) with her foes
at a disadvantage. The Emperor NICHOLAS has
never once, throughout the whole of these extra-
ordinary proceedings, trifled for an instant with
his position, or thrown away even the most mo-
mentary opportunities. England has amused
herself with a mock camp at Chobliam, and
France with a sham fight at Satory —but Russia
has, meanwhile, been seriously concentrating her
energies upon the seizure of Jassy and Bucharest,
and upon the occupation by her armies of the two
surrounding principalities. Our neighbours have
entertained their Sovereign with maritime displays
at Dieppe, and we ours with a mimic naval battle

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off Spithead—but the Russians, meantime, have
consulted the interests of their supreme ruler,
rather more wisely, by the accumulation of vast
stores at Odessa, and of enormous supplies of
warlike implements and ammunition in the re-
doubtable dockyards of Sebastopol. Everywhere
these throughouttransactions, from first to last,
InaY be recognised theright
same frivolity [let us call
things by their
of the
.names], the same frivolity
on the
part
sober resolution allies of Turkey and the same
on the
assailant. part of her colossal
Examine the course
diplomatically, and youpwurilslied by the AUTOCRAT
that it has been
deteup
.to the present marked from the very outset find
di:nation.
in-
stant by consistency and
that it began with an odious Granted
Nevertheless it must be acknowledged of duplicity,
to have been distinguished, as we ted'av Since then
observed,
by the most uncompromising consistency and the
most unflinching determination. If the
prince Originalmpzi
Note presented to the Divan by
KOFF failed in extorting the obedient compliancel"
of the Porte with the wishes of the CzAn_the
Note was followed by the Sened with the utmost
promptitude. If the Sened in its turn failed no
less egregiously, it was succeeded with equal ra-
pidity by the ultimatum—and that ultimatum on
its rejection was as speedily replaced by the yet
more insolent and peremptory u/timatissimum.
Directly the fourth requisition from St. Peters-
burg was repelled by the Ministers of the Otto-
man Power at Constantinople—the CZAR boldly
" let slip the dogs of war" without further parley,
dispatched large military forces across the Pruth,
collected together his land resources at Odessa,
and his sea resources at Sebastopol, secured the
immediate submission of the Moldavian and Wal-
lachian Hospodars, and formally took possession
of the Danubian Principalities. In all this, as
before intimated, there has been apparent on the
part of Russia both consistency and determination.
That consistency and that determination have not
been Abandoned by the AUTOCRAT at the eleventh
how, by his acceptance of the Note forwarded in
th.: name of the Four Powers fcoin Vienna to
FA. Petersburg. On the contrary. The Government
of the CZAR has, by that p
Note
more than by
any other, proved itselfconi.steeeni.tin agnd determined.
It has accepted the Vienna because that Note
assures to Russia more than her haughty Chieftain
I
ever demanded from the Coanei
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nople. o
f the
Of this fact the very
,Wanner
V Petersburg
'Vienna Note's acceptance at St. fur-
nishes us with the clearest attestation, Had that
acceptance been partial or conditional we might
have found reason to conjecture whether the CZAR
had not really consented to something like a coin-

promise. Such was not the case however. The
circumstance is already notorious. The accept-
anceof the Note by Russia was instant and un-
conditional. An occurrence rather significant,
we take it, particularly when coupled with the ad-
mission that from Constantinople, and not from
St. Petersburgh, came the demand for certain
modifications. No ! Again, and yet again, and
yet again we assert that the execrable policy of
the AUTOCRAT towards Turkey possesses, at any
rate, the merits of severe consistency and serene
determination. Whatever our abhorrence of that
arrogant, lawless, and aggressive policy—it must
be admitted that so far as its candour, its sym-
metry (so to speak), and its resolution are con-
cerned, it extorts even from its enemies an un-
willing admiration. Turkey, in fact, has less
reason to look with surprise upon her assailants
than upon her so-called defenders. The former,
at least, are out-spoken, while the latter
are reserved in their language, and treacherous
in their acts. The present moment is not
the time, we conceive, in which to glose over
the conduct of our Administrators. They have
too deplorably compromised the honour and dignity
of Great Britain by their shuffling and pusillani-
mous negotiations to admit of our employing
andployinrgos:
water phraseology.
their regard only sugary compliments
Hitherto we have been accus-
tomed to speak of Russia as enacting the part of
a bully towards the Turkish Government. Reflec-
tion compels us to hesitate as to the appropriate-
ness of the designation—now that events have
enabled us to compare the conduct of Russia with
the conduct of her four opponents. If the AUTO-
CRAT has assumed an insolent bearing towards the
Sublime Porte, he has at any rate enforced
the insolence of his demands by the daring of his
subsequent proceedings. He has followed up the
haughty words of MENSCHIKOFF by the audacious
deeds of GORTZCHAKOFF. He has signalised the
rejection of the Note, the Sened, the ultimatum,
and the ultimatissimum, by the passage of his
troops across the Pruth, and the formal occupa-
tion of the Danubian Principalities. Whereas
with the Four Powers, it has been otherwise—
altogether and diametrically. At the outset—
Who so loud in promises of support to Turkey,
and of opposition to the Russian troops and the
Russian Government ? Yet, in what now have
all those noisy promises terminated ? Why, in
the most disgraceful, in the most paltry, and in
the most pusillanimous of compromises ! Of com-
promises, say we ? Nay, rather of avowed and
exaggerated concessions ! Is it not the case ?
Answer it—the acceptance of the Vienna Note by
Russia, immediately and unconditionally ! An-
swer it—the rejection of that same Note by Tur-
key, respectfully, but positively, and unmistake-
ably ! Answer it—the Note itself—that Note in
which the CZAR is truckled to, and the SULTAN
abandoned ! Whoever at this juncture is the
bully—it is certainly not the Russian AUTOCRAT.
For it can scarcely be called bullying, to follow
up the words of Prince MENSCHIKOFF by the acts
of Prince GORTZCHAKOFF. It can scarcely he
termed mere bullying—the extortion from the
Four Powers of more than was ever demanded
from the Turkish Government, its extortion by a
bold front, and a resolute bearing in the continued
military occupation of the Danubian Principalities.
Unhappily, on the other hand, it would be by no
means difficult to define the policy of the Four
Powers, by an epithet in no way eulogistic of
their energy, wisdom, consistency, or determina-
tian. That policy was announced to be one resolutely
defensive of the SULTAN'S authority, ofhis rights, and
of his independence. It commenced with the declara-
tion that the Four Powers would, at all hazard,
withstand the ambition of the Russian AUTOCRAT.
It has terminated with the concession to that po-
tentate of more than his ambition had originally
attempted to wring from the fancied weakness of
the Turkish Government. In what manner, we
ask, can a policy of this vacillating, not to say
truckling and pusillanimous character be most
correctly designated ? The Vienna Note is so
melancholy an anti-climax to the appearance of
the combined fleets of France and England in
Besika Bay, that we may readily conjecture the
light in which the conduct of the Allies is re-
garded at Constantinople.
Notwithstanding the odium attached to the
various members of the Coalition Cabinet indis-
criminately, in consequence of these proceedings,
we are, nevertheless, satisfied that the principal
if not the exclusive, blame appertains by right to
one individual—one, unfortunately, placed by
circumstances at the head of her MAJESTY'S Go-
vernment. Implicated, of course, Lord PAL-
MERSTON is necessarily in these lamentable trans-
actions. Yet the peculiarity of his official posi-
tion as Home Secretary relieves him for the
nonce of a considerable share of responsibility.
Implicated yet more by his installation as Chief of
the Foreign Department, the Earl of CLARENDON
must be viewed as exonerated in like manner from
much of the discredit drawn down upon the
Ministry by these disgraceful negotiations. For
the onus devolves obviously at this crisis upon
the Premier—the statesman whose memory must
henceforth be associated with a diplomatic com-
promise productive to Russia of triumph, to
Turkey of defeat, to Europe of danger, to Eng-
land of the infamy and ignominy resulting from
a great national degradation.

The turning up of a leading politician of any
party during the dull piping times of political
peace is regarded as a prize of no ordinary value,
not merely by the fortunate provincials by whom
the capture has been effected in the first instance,
but even by the community in general. The
" sayings and doings" of second or even third-rate
men are seized on with avidity, and chronicled as
matters of interest for general edification. We
cannot feel greatly surprised at this attention to
such minute affairs when we find the Leviathan

devoting one or more columns daily to the pub-
lication of hotel bills, accompanied by the notes
and comments of querulous and disconcerted tra-
vellers. If, then, the proceedings of inferior men
are so eagerly sought after, the seizure of a Ca-
binet Minister—an ex-First Lord of the Trea-
sury ex-Home Secretary ex-Colonial Se-
cretary—ex-Foreign Secretary, and actual Mi-
nisterial Leader in the representative branch of
the Legislature, must be regarded as a real god-
send—one that will serve for a time to dispel the
existing gloom, and to cast a ray of light through
the surrounding darkness. The doubtful state of
the Eastern question, and the knowledge that
Lord JOHN RUSSELL had recently been called
from his peaceful retirement to confer on the all
important subject with Lords ABERDEEN, CLAREN-
DON, and PALMERSTON, and that the noble
quartett had to decide matters of such grave sig-
nification that they could not even be whispered
to untitled ears, naturally increased the interest
tporothveoshit,ghest pitch of intensity, and rendered the
Magistrates,th and Councillors of the town
of Greeenstoate, the heroes for the time being of the
in every dail w
fourth
ose proceedings will be recorded
weekly journal, and " wafted
on the wingsyand
of the Press throughout the length
and breadth of the
It is due to Lord. joll
RIISSELL to state, that
he resigned himself to his fa.
te when he perceived
that it was inevitable
and that lie even gracefully becoming fortitude,
submitted to allude
to his past conduct and future intentions in terms
which, though, to a certain extent, vague and
general, were still sufficiently energetic to
create
a very inspiriting effect upon his auditory- Re
eulogised, in the strongest terms, the proceedings
of the Reformed Parliament since the enactment
of the modern Magna Charta, so much so, indeed,
that it might at one time have been supposed that
he had degenerated into the
mere ,laudator ton-
pores acti," but he, at the same time, guardedly
•
alluded to the extension of the principle of repre-
sentation. He asserts that " it would be diffi-
cult, perhaps, to find a time in the history of any
country when so many measures of importance
have been obtained without convulsion and without
revolution, as have been obtained and establi shed
in this country since 1833 ;" but he at the same
time acknowledges that " there still remains
much for the consideration, not only of all States-
men, but of all men who are lovers of launanity,
of justice, and who have a regard for the welfare
of their countrymen ;" and,
after gracefully ap-

plying the well-known line of the poet, respecting
the traveller in a mountain district, who sees
"Hills rise on hills, and Alps on Alps arise,"

to the condition of the Legislature who will
always have something " to discuss, to arrange,
to establish," he touches on some of the many
questions which must ere long come under the
consideration of Parliament. He speaks of educa-
tional and sanitary measures, showing the diffi-
culties that obstruct the accomplishment of all
we could desire respecting the intellectual and
physical development of the people—indicating
that the very freedon on which we so greatly
pride ourselves, which is the noblest boast of
Britons, and the jealousy of Government interfe-
rence, constitute some of the greatest impediments
to the realisation of our wishes.

But the most interesting portion of his oration
—that which deservedly elicited the most enthu-
siastic and rapturous applause from the delighted
audience, and which is certainly of paramount
weight at the present moment--refers, if not by
name, yet very distinctly to the state of the Turco-
Russia difficulty. On this subject we shall be
excused for repeating the ipsissima verba of the
Noble Lord. After alluding to the questions of
internal legislation upon which he had declared
that further measures ought to be adopted, he
says :

"It is also to be considered, and I trust we shall none
of us forget, that this country holds an important posi-
twn among the nations of the world. It is not once
but many times she has stood forward to resist oppres-
sion, to maintain the independence of weaker nations,
to preserve to the general family of nations that freedom,
that power of governing themselves of which others have
sought to deprive them. I trust that character will
not be forgotten, will not be abandoned by a nation
which is now stronger in means, which is more popu-
lous, more wealthy than she has been at any former
period. This, then, you will agree with me, is not a period
to abandon any of those duties towards the world, towards
the whole of mankind, which Great Britain has hitherto
performed. Let us perform them, if possible, by our
moral influence—let us perform them, if possible, while
we maintain the inestimable blessings of peace ;
but while we endeavour to maintain peace, I certainly
should be the last to forget that if that peace cannot be
maintained with honour it is no longer peace ; it becomes
then but a truce, a precarious truce, to be denounced by
others whenever they may think fit—whenever they think
an opportunity bas occurred to enforce by arms their
unjust demands either upon us or upon our allies. I
trust, gentlemen, that so long as I can bear any part in
the public councils of this kingdom, such will be my
sentiments, and such will be my conduct."

These, as FLUELLAN remarks, are " prave or ts,"
and, if accompanied by corresponding actions, will
do much to redeem the character of the Coalition.
They clearly indicate the course which the Noble
Lord is prepared to advocate with all his powers,
and which he would be for ever disgraced if he
now, or at any time hereafter, abandoned. The
emphatic declaration that " peace without honour
is no longer peace—that it is then but a truce, a
precarious truce, to be denounced by others when-
ever they may think fit, whenever they think an
opportunity has occurred to enforce by arms their
unjust demands either upon us or upon our allies,"
cannot be obliterated from our memories; and Lord
JOHN RUSSELL, by using them so emphatically, has
bound himself ix ample recognisances to protect the
integrity of the Ottoman empire, and to prevent the
unjust aggressions of the Northern Despot. He
has solemnly pledged himself in the face of the
country to maintain the honour and dignity of the
British nation—to continue the chivalrous course
which prompted our ancestors to defend the weaker
party against the usurpations of powerful adversa-
ries—to show to the world that we are not the de-
generate offspring of men whose actions acquired
a high character for themselves and a proud posi-
tion in the scale of nations for their father-land.
If these pledges be fully and fairly redeemed, we
shall forgive and forget past grievances; if violated,
they will heap additional condemnation, not only
on Lord JOHN RUSSELL, but on all his colleagues
of the Joint-Stock Administration.

COURT CIRCULAR.

BALMORAL, SEPT. 18.
Her Majesty and Prince Albert dined yesterday at
Abergeldie with the Duchess of Kent.

A deputation from the Commissioners of Customs,
consisting of the Right Hon. G. R. Dawson, Vice-
Chairman of Customs ; Dr. A/William, Medical In-
spector of Customs ; and Mr. William Smart, Inspector
of the River ; attended the General Board of Health
yesterday, at their offices, Whitehall, upon an invitation
fur a conference on the means of protection practicable
to be given to crews and passengers on any outbreak of
epidemics in the ports.

SHERIFF'S COURT, LONDON.—The following days have
been appointed by the Court of Common Council for
holding courts :—September 27, 28, 29, 30 ; October 1,
3,4, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 31 ; November 1,3, 4,5, 10,
11, 12, 17, 18, 19.
GOLD FROM AUSTRALIA.—The accounts from Ade-
laide (South Australia) of the 6th of July state that the
Charlotte Jane had sailed for London on the 2d, with
34,000 oz. of gold, valued at 137,6001. The Madagas-
car had arrived at Melbourne in 88 Ous.

SPANISH AMERICAN BONDS. —Tie committee of
Spanish American bondholders have forwarded copies
of correspondence regarding the debt of Venezuela.
Mr. Weiss, their agent, addressed the Finance Minister
on the Ist of August, pointing out the infamous posi-
tion in which the country is now placed by the avowed
disregard which the Government intend to treat their
foreign creditors. In reply, the Minister said that the
letter could not be received, as its expressions were
" too strong." Mr. Weiss then represented to the
British Consul that, as the Government had thus re-
fused to treat with him, he must appeal for his (the
Consul's) aid to make the necessary remonstrances.
A Toun OF EUROPE.—There is now exhibited at the
Living Marionette Theatre, Leicester-square, a very
beautiful and instructive panorama, under this title. It
is on a very gigantic scale, containing upwards of 30,000
square feet of canvas, and is by Mr. J. R. Smith, an
American artist, from sketches taken by himself on the
spot. The views embrace all the principal European
cities, as well as those picturesque scenes and objects o
interest which attract the attention of travellers in
this quarter of the globe. The whole are tastefully
and skilfully painted, and there is just sufficient variety
in the colouring and style to divest the pictures of same-
ness. Those which struck us as particularly excellent
were the views of Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Rome, Flo-
rence, and Naples ; and we think Mr. Smith has reached
the highest flights of panoramic art in his representa-
tions of the Rhine and Switzerland. As the panorama
moves along it is accompanied by music and by brief
explanations, by a lecturer, of the various places
delineated. We cordially recommend the exhibition as
one most deserving of the public support.
PROVINCIAL THEATI3ICALS.—Theatres in the provinces
seem to be enjoyinc, a season of great success, and the
different lessees have no cause to regret the expense
incurred in arriving at " a consummation devoutly to be
wished." At Manchester, Mr. Knowles has reaped a
goodly harvest by the engagement of Mr. C. Mathews ;
Miss P. Horton is now the star, coupled with a brilliant
ballet company, under the direction of Mr. A. Harris.
At Worthing Mr. and Mrs. H. Vezin have been attract-
ing crowded houses by their spirited representation of
the creations of the immortal " Will"—the audience ap-
preciating highly the masterly and able performance of
this gentlemaa and his talented lady. The pretty little
theatre at Gravesend, under the able direction of Mrs.
H. Ruddall, has also come in for its share of success, and
most deservedly so, for no expense has been spared to
make it one of the most attractive places of resort for
the thousands who yearly flock to this favourite place
of the Londoner.
MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION.—During the early
part of last week, her Majesty Queen Christina, accom-
panied by a party of sixteen, honoured the well-known
Exhibition of Messrs. Tussaud's with a visit. Her
Majesty expressed her gratification at the admirable
arrangements displayed in the museum, as well as the
artistic skill exhibited in the formation of the numerous
groups. The Russian Ambassador, Baron Brunnow,
also visited the exhibition, attended by a large and
fashionable party.
PROPOSED WELLINGTON MEMORIAL IN LIVERPOOL.
—Yesterday afternoon a public meeting was held at
the Sessions-house, Liverpool, in reference to the pro-
posed memorial to the Duke of Wellington. It ap-
peared from a statement made by the Mayor, that the
Memorial Committee had decided to recommend the
erection of a column in a suitable part of the town,
surmounted by a statue of the illustrious Duke, the cost
of which was estimated at 10,000/. Of this sum only
5,0001. had been subscribed, and the object for which
the meeting was held was to adopt further measures for
the purpose of obtaining the remainder. The meeting
was addressed by Mr. W. Brown, M.P., and other gen-
tlemen, and certain resolutions calculated to attain the
desired end were proposed and carried.
GUATEMALA.—Mercantile letters of the Ist of August,
farcotmionuGsauinoandte.mala (Central America) state, that the war
betweeno that State and the adjoining petty republic of
tshaec kec
olloonoldur.as seemed virtually to have been brought to a
ecd:ipnu.WTerrsahause, Hd
intoond utrhaes
interioran s h a d
obeen h
ebeatenir
country,in
far as the town of Los Llanos, which, being found
Generalaa abandoned,
orders for a suspension of President
hU o sn tdioleifrt let
hostilities,
Guatemala,e s,
and
d h circumstances,
adhadognierei
person to withdraw the troops and to, dictatec a treatyg of
peace. With prospectsregardfavtooutrhaeblei of the cochineal
very
yompared with disastrousthe accounts
asSier:dprow:ins:earnyd abundant
there
wa. s anda f a
r d em moderate
and f
oi in
The rains had set in
lcarsotp,ytehaer,is report,
ve
early, and the almacenes had been most propitiously
psereicdee,dwa.nd a very large crop was expected. Trade gene-
rally was
goods,