The Sun.
London, England, 1853-12-09 00:00:00

LAiEsT FOREIGN NEWS.

RUSSIA AND TURKEY•

From Paris, under date of to-day, we learn that
a protocol was signed at Vienna on the sth inst.,
In a conference at which the representatives of
France, England, Austria, and Prussia were pre-
sent. The basis of that protocol is to re-establish
Peace between the two parties ; to maintain the
territorial integrity of the Ottoman Empire ; and
to acknowledge beforehand (constater d'avance)
that the present war can in no manner lead to
modifications in the state of possession which time
has consecrated in the East.
Under dates of Vienna of yesterday we have in-
formation from that city up to then.
The Fremden-Blatt, under date of Old Orsova,
Nov. 30, says
:
"The Turks attacked the Russians between
lialafat and Krajowa, but were compelled to retire
• Ralafat."

The Corriere Italian publishes advices from
Constantinople of the 28th Nov. It says :
"The Turks have taken Akiska and Saffa, in
cAia• Admiral Lyons had arrived at Bey-cos, on
ard the Terrible."
The Austrian Lloyd's has the following :
"Lord Stratford has declared that England de-
sired to uphold unimpaired the rights of the Porte,
4t the same time that she wished for peace, with-
out prejudice to the integrity and sovereign rights
of the Porte. Several shipwrecks have occurred in
the Black Sea. The Russians have taken a Turk-
ish war steamer."

A telegraphic despatch from Constantinople of
the 28th, announces the capture by the Turks in
"'sla of Akhaltzick, the chief town of the Pashalik
of the same name.
The latest accounts from the Danube state that,
al
though the Russians have made some demonstra-
'ens of their intention to cross the Danube, the
force under the command of Prince Gortscliakoff
quite inadequate to so great an undertaking.
Z'lie different divisions of which the army of the
'
rlice is composed are far from being complete,
and the difficulty of raising levies in the central
provinces
has not permitted him to complete them.
The corps of Osten-Sacken, which was announced
a's forming a contingent of 50,000 men, does not
amount to more than 18,000.
A private letter from Malta, of the 3d inst., an-
401inces the arrival of two steam-frigates there, on
their way to reinforce the fleet under the command
of Admiral Dundas at Constantinople.
It is said in Paris, with respect to Eastern affairs,
that people are beginning to discover that the
accession of Austria to the new conferences is not
quitet. so consolatory a matter as was supposed.
bei_",F negotiations are to proceed, it appears, as
ore. The seat of the negotiations is to be Vienna,
but Austria is not to be bound by what is done,
tore than it was by the defunct Vienna note, or
Y any of the other attempts made by that Power
t° Settle the Eastern question. It is now ascer-
tained to a certainty, that Austria is no more an
ally of the Western Powers in the present nego-
tiations than she was in those which have already
failed. She is simply the go-between—the nominal
friend of both parties ; but she at the same time
maintains her liberty entire to throw her weight
"0 i either scale, should the negotiations once
more fail. Austria, who no doubt is, after
omore deeply interested in the settlement
lthe question than any other European
Russia should
is said to be exceedingly anxious that
should accept the proposals which the re-
presentatives of the Powers may be disposed to
Make for her acceptance ; but she is not by any
means bound to enforce those proposals, and if
they should be disagreeable to Russia, she will
have no difficulty in finding excuses for the main-
tenance of her neutrality. Why should it be
otherwise ? Russia has always the alternative
tc' offer her a participation in the spoil, and it
'l4 to be feared that political honesty is not proof
against such a bribe. At all events, the status
t;° must continue for some time to come.
he Turks occupy a strong position on the
right bank of the Danube, which it will be
Wflioult for the Russians to force ; and as the
tlllev ss ianB are not likely to pass the!. Danube till
receive their reinforcements, affairs must
re-
main
in European Turkey much as they are at
presentTi„ negotiations
for some weeks to come. In the meantime
lations will continue, and if they should 1:e
I,_ successful, as they probably will be, Russia will
-2.? the gainer, as it will give her time. The mi-
litary operations in Asia are treated in diplomatic
circles here as if they were of no importance, and
Would have no effect on the ultimate result.
At the present time, when the political position
Of Servia is attracting so much attention, we deem
it a propos to give the following note of Count Nes-
selrode to the Prince of Servia, especially when it
is remembered that its delivery was the object of
the well-known journey of M. de Fonton to Servia.
It gives an unmistakeable expression of the views
of Russia towards the principality, and runs as
,
"My Prince,—The Imperial Ministry having been
formed of the sickness, and, subsequently, of the
death of M. Tomansky, have found it necessary to send
an official of higher rank to Servia, charged with the
supervision of the consulate, and to take notice of those
affairs pertaining to Russian subjects which are still un-
set
ttled, and to arrange other precautionary measures,
unil the time when the appointment of a new consul
shall appear desirable.
"This temporary mission was by the command of the
Vienna,
entrusted to the councillor of embassy at
M. de Fonton, who will to that end proceed to
Belgrade, and have the honour of presenting this note
to your highness.
"$e
has been further instructed, my Prince, to ex-
Press to you the deep sorrow which we felt at the intelli-
gence of the discontent and disquiet which have been
manifested in Servia, and which have led to disunion
between the people and their Government, especially
since that time when the Government adopted such
*3llnsel and published acts which are in no wise recon-
cilable with public opinion, and only compromise the
Present as well as the future of the land.
Vienna,
News from official sources has lately arrived from
which perfectly confirms these unpleasant re-
Ports, but does not conceal the fact that your highness,
as well as the greater part of the officers who share with
t:)11 the cares of the administration, is at the present
:Line sensible of the danger of those seductions by which
they
allowed themselves to be carried away ; and that
Ley now sincerely wish to repair the past, and to bring
;'`-'out for their native land a more secure and salutary
agents
than that which was promised them by a few
eents of little respectability—revolutionary propagan-
ists—and their small faction.
ev If, present rince, you are animated with this convic-
n, th opportunity is afforded you to receive
ulll our side also a few salutary suggestions.
" You know, my Prince, better than any one else, that
ttsia has never demanded of Servia and her Govern-
ment a sacrifice or service of any kind, and will also
never make such a demand ; but we cannot sufficiently
repeat that the Emperor, who, by the treaties existing
between him and the Porte, guaranteed to Servia the
Political independence and other advantages which she
enjoys, cannot allow that Servia should, under the pro-
tectorate of the Emperor, become the place of assembly
tor the revolutionary exiles from other States, and the
constant hearth of agitation and political intrigues, and
thereby perpetrate a disadvantage on its own subjects,
end give cause of anxiety to neighbouring States.
"The Imperial Austrian Court entirely concurs in
these our views. That Court is as anxious for the wel-
fare of Servia as we are. Of this, M. de Mayerhoffer,
by his recent communication, must have convinced you.
"I anxiously desire that the brief sojourn of M. de
°atoll at Belgrade may be crowned with success, and
that you will not fail to appreciate the good counsel
whiell the two Imperial Courts give you in the interest
of Your country and Government.
"Accept, Prince, the assurance of my highest con-
"NESSELRODE, M.P.
"St. Petersburg, July 17, 0.5."
FRANCE.
It would appear, from the accounts we have re-
witsve(t from the French papers, that the Emperor
t 0
~ delighted with the manner in which M. de
-`v`Fc ' lneney has conducted the recent negotiations
is lenna and, as a testimony of his satisfaction,
about • •
the _ to present him with a gold snuff-box of
,i()_value of 12,000 f., to promote him in the Le-
vitti! (:).! Honour, and, moreover, to present him
preslis lull-length portraits of himself and the Em-
alrea', by Winterhalter. The two portraits are
bee t'Y finished, and for the last few days have
T,exhibited to a select few.
to4.,`' I said that a fresh batch of senators is about
of, created.. Four are already confidently spoken
prisZu Some. of the names will probably excite sur-
illeinte-UtT first on the list is M. Dupin, the ex-
!!ou,,,,,r_o_i_he Chamber of Deputies, the ex-func-
„Y,tlea-hili 4°, Louis Philippe, the legal adviser of the
amily, and one of the executors of Louis
taclege will. Louis Napoleon has been long
teicia,3„4l;°ourring to gain over this übiquitous poli-
en, off. ). more properly speaking, the senator has
fir • ering opportunities to b;
got over. The
take
is
8 at length arranged, and M. Dupin is to
ntiou d Seat in
of thethat Duke de Dondeauville,
eaus of the celebrated house of Roche-
hitherto he has been a stanch Legiti-
e four`thlie third is M. de Larochelemberg ; and
but of this last
there
apiratrhse Duke d
b to be somee ;
ries is t, take place at the Palace of the Tui-
-14 Cvo' Ist of January,the rin ond whenmanteuu do
e ac rigeur for the first time.
—4entteur •
Contains an Imperial decree pro-