The Sun.
London, England, 1853-08-03 00:00:00

TURKEY AND RUSSIA.

The following is from the Paris correspondent of
the Times, dated yesterday, 6 p.m.
" The Turkish Government, harassed by the conduct
of Russia, and having exposed to the world the injustice
of that power, has determined to act with vigour. It
has hitherto allowed Russia to have all the ultimatums
to herself, and has had to endure the most insulting lan-
guage that ever one power presumed to address to
another with even the slightest • show of indepen-
dence. While doing so, however we may respect
or admire the forbearance, not unmingled with dig-
nity, which she has shown in her refutation of the
charges brought by M. Nesselrode and M. Menschikoff
against her, it is certain that she has been on the point
of losing her prestige among her own subjects ; and the
Turks, whether of the old party or of the reforming
school, allude with pain to the increasing degradation
which Russia is inflicting on the Mussulman name.
The Porte has roused itself to exertion ; and private
accounts from Constantinople, by Vienna, inform me
that a note, in the form and with the character of an
ultimatum, is to be addressed by it to the Rus-
sian Government. The note repeats, but in a
more precise manner, the various arguments em-
ployed in its previous communications to Russia;
it shows how the Porte evinced every disposi-
tion and desire to continue on good terms with
its neighbours ; that it was always disposed to listen
to just complaints, and to remedy them ; that no dis-
tinction was made between the Christian popula-
tion and Mussulman subjects—that it has very re-
cently given proofs of its love of toleration and of
impartial justice, in the firmans it has issued, and
which sufficiently secure the immunities, privileges,
and rights of the Christian population of every deno-
mination. All this the Sultan has done, but if he
be required to do anything more that is inconsis-
tent with his own honour, and with the honour, the
dignity, and the independence of his people, he shall
give the same reply he has already given to the ultima-
tum of Count Nesselrode, namely, a refusal, and that,
if the consequence of that refusal be war, war he must
accept ; but he leaves it to the world to judge between
them, and to pronounce its verdict as to the party that
rendered necessary so terrible an alternative. The eva-
cuation of the Principalities "as soon as possible" is
demanded, and this is made in the ultimatum an indis-
pensable condition of pacific arrangement. The note
concludes by reiterating the assurance that the Sultan
is ready, should negotiations be accepted, to send an
Ambassador Extraordinary to St. Petersburgh.
" It is certain that the propositions drawn up by M.
de Bruck, and approved by the representatives of the
Powers at Constantinople, to which I alluded yester-
day, have been considered by the French Government,
and perhaps also by the English Cabinet, as non avenues;
such, I believe, is the term employed.
"With the conduct of Russia throughout the whole of
this affair before us, we cease to be surprised at any-
thing she may do, or at any pretensions she may put for-
ward. We are now told that that Power alleges, in
excuse for her occupation of the Principalities, that
the present condition of that portion of the Ottoman
territory is such as the convention of Balta
Liman supposes to , be a just reason for its occupation
—namely, the disorganisation of its Government ; and
that, therefore, it is perfectly justified in remaining there
until order be restored. It is, unfortunately, true that
the Government of Moldo-Wallachia is in a state of' dis-
organisaticin—but it is by the act of Russia herself. It
is Russia that has forced the Hospodars to rebellion
against their Suzerain, and she now wishes to profit by
her own misdeeds. She may say that Turkey is at
liberty to enter the Principalities, but what could 25,000
or 30,000 men do against 140,000 men, not to speak of
the thousands who are ready at a moment's notice to
pass the Pruth.
" It is certain that the important moment -is now ap-
proaching, and we shall perhaps know by the 12th of
the present month how great or how little are the
chances of a pacific arrangement. I am enabled to in-
form you that the French and English Governments
have decidedly agreed on the basis of a common action,
and have intimated to the Russian Government that all
further hesitation or delay on its part in effecting
the evacuation of the Principalities will be consid-
ered by them as a refusal to do so. I have already
mentioned that the similarity sought to be established
by Russia between the occupation of the provinces and
the presence of the fleet in Besika Bay, had been re-
peatedly denied. On the present occasion that denial
is repeated ; and it is declared that the fleet shall not
quit its present anchorage simultaneously with the
withdrawal of the Russian army. The fleets may not
remain many days at Besika—perhaps not more than
two, three, or four ; but they will remain sufficient
time to show the world that no comparison
whatever is admitted between the two occupations.
The combined action I speak of has reference to
both these points, and on them Russia is required by
the Governments to give a categorical and a speedy
answer. A rumour to this effect had got abroad this
afternoon, and the evidence it gave of the continued un-
derstanding between tho English and French Governments
had a corresponding effect on the Bourse. The answer of
Russiais, I believe, expected on the 12th, and of whatever
kind it may be it must be decisive, as the moment
for tergiversation has now passed away. There is
no difficulty in believing that the refusal of Russia
to reply, or her refusal to act conformably to
what is demanded, will be followed by the entrance of
the combined fleets into the Dardanelles, and their ad-
vance to the Bosphorus. With this it is considered not
unlikely that a manifesto will be addressed to the Powers

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acceptance of the Menschikoff ultimatum WO
considered by Russia as sufficient, and that she u
still require more."
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Prince Ghika, the Hospodar of Moldavia,
under Russian influence, has informed the pi;
that he must break off all communications Nri,o tll ther '
Sultan's Government, and that he would not I
future pay any tribute to his late Sovereign/
Sultan.
A similar communication is expected from the
Hospodar of Wallachia. dressa
It is asserted that the Porte proposes ad d• due
an ultimatum to Russia, in which, after paY;nosiii,
declare
regard to the protection and the rights of
tan's Christian subjects, that. Sovereign the
that if, in spite of these repeated assurances' .„ is
Czar should persist in offering war, the fr:: of
resolved to accept it, but that the responsibi'Jith
the consequences which may ensue must lie ,u.
Russia. It is further asserted that the above a°,`Lts
ment has been communicated to the Ambassallu
of England, France, Prussia, and Austria. ,
Orders have been sent to the Hospodars of
.f-the
davia and Wallachia, commanding them to q;
Principalities, and retire to the right bank c".
Danube.
The war contribution has been called fronl,iti?
a
Turkish vassals, amounting to about 10,00 n
0/.;
they are obliged to furnish and keep a certaiP la,‘ of
ber of horsemen, according to the importano
their tenement.
We read in the Debats :
"We have received via Trieste letters from C°1114,31,;,
tinople to the 19th July ; they do not give us anYtl.o-0
new information, but supply us with some exPlaneeir de
on the news brought by the Caradoc to the Couri'l. ter,
Marseille; and they reduce this news to less consiheich
able proportions. By the steamer from Galato, el do
arrived at Constantinople on the 15th July, Colon to
Wildenbruck, minister of Prussia, received orderseot,
offer to the Porte the good offices of his gerirerursviog
and to propose to it an arrangement on the follo
basis :—That the Porte should present to Buseire
official note which, without being identically the -3o
as that communicated by Prince MenschikofZ an
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iiexed to the first circular of Count de Nesselrodef 51bi5
approach it as much as possible ; in exchange for ito
note containing an engagement on the part of the oe
to maintain the rights and privileges accorded ab
rs,
tip° to the Greek Church, the cabinet of St. Pt,
burg should give a declaration that it had no inten-tbo
of desiring, by the guarantee thus obtained fonLbts
Sultan, to make the least encroachment on his rlbot
of sovereignty and his independence ; finally
or°.
the Turkish note should be conveyed to St. P,e%ia
burgh by an extraordinary ambassador, who 0%0
receive the Russian counter-declaration. We t
assured that this combination, which was klic°4";
Vienna, Paris, and Berlin, was known also to
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Emperor of Russia ; and that the latter having
sounded respecting it, showed himself disposed to
to it. Reschid Pacha is said to have received the Pro.
position with satisfaction, and the Divan had been h,
gaged two days in deliberating on the Prussian diseatelo
Our readers know that the Caradoc has brought octal
from Constantinople to the 20th July, and the Chaf'o,
to the 23d. We learn, besides, that Prince Glu
Hospodar of Moldavia, acting in accordance with sutP-t
rior orders, has written to the Divan to inform it t,:t
he intended to put an end to any relations with it ; tbto
it need not count on the payment of the tribute clued
the Imperial treasury ; that consequently a clued
d'affaires became useless, and that no salary
~sv,°;-floo
henceforth be allowed for one ; in short that the
of Moldavia broke off all relations with his sovereign
Up to the present time the Prince of Wallachia I',
made known no resolution of the kind ; but it Was
• teli
petted every day that he would do so. Immedla d,
after the notification of Prince Ghika was receive
Reschid Pacha convoked in conference the Represe e.
tatives of England, France, Austria, and Prussia;
his Palace of Balta-Liman. The affair was subreitt
to them. Their interview had lasted an hour vient-o
was interrupted, in consequence of an order front
ce,
Sultan to Reschid Pacha to go to the Imperial gala
The interior of Turkey is represented to be infes"
with brigands who rob, pillage, commit violence f'g
women, and carry off young boys. The authoritie
were unable to repress such disorders."
A letter from Constantinople of the 18th ult.'
in the Cologne Gazette, says :
"The Journal de Constantinople announces that 3 °I;
siderable Russian army is being concentratednear
roon, and that the Russian ambassador is doing all he
can to persuade the Shah of Persia to declare watt e
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Turkey. The same journal, however, expresses a i'cl
that the British ambassador will succeed in turni7,
aside that blow. Three Russian spies have
beent th°
rested near the fortresses of the Danube. Up e6O
present time no act of hostility has taken place betty; ,e
the Russians and the Turks, and in spite of the war
preparations which the latter are continuing
cessation, it is hoped that peace will not be troum- 0
A letter from Varna of the 9th states that 31),°,,C3c1
Turks, under the command of Mehemet Pacha, 000
arrived there from the Black Sea, of whom
were to remain in that garrison ; the other 25,000 r
ceeded to Schumla and the fortresses of the Daolir.
The head-quarters of Omer Pacha and of Mot-I',i
Pacha are at Schumla. Mehemet Pacha has proceed-
from Schumla to Rustzuck. At Tsurkhan isMustiil
Pacha, and in Silistria Ahmed Pacha, the governor
the Military School. At Bazardjek is Elim Pacha,
a division of cavalry. No reinforcements have
arrived from Tunis or Tripoli. The redifs are completetft
armed and equipped; there are 24,000 in tlie came °
Scutari. The pilgrims of the caravan which some 011
back went to Mecca have returned and have enrolle;,
themselves. The conibined fleets incur an expense es",
day of 14,000 piastres for provisions only; 10,000 01',;
of the Turkish army cost per month 1,000,000 piastre%,
The Posen Gazette states that on the 24th 11'
the manifesto of the Emperor of Russia, announc-
ing the occupatipn of the principalities by the 11_4°'
sian troops, was read in all the churches and BP'.
gogues of Poland.
The New Prussian Gazette contains a letter frog
Jassy, dated July 20, which says :—" Prince GoP-nt
chakoff, the commander-in-chief of the arm)"
occupation, sent two days back General Goeula ".
Constantinople with a letter for Reschid Pacha,
which he invites him not to give the Turkish troor
orders to pass the Danube, in order not to illtenri
fere with the pacific intentions of the Emperor
-
Russia."

SPAIN.
We have received the Madrid jonrnals 0-f t
28th ult. They are without news of interest, all,
contain nothing to confirm in the slightest dece
the announcement by private telegraph that
whole of the ministers, except M. Moyano, 11;,';
sent in their resignation. The President of
_.„."i
Council, General Lersundi, who had gone to v 7,
his sick wife at Vittoria, had not returned
Madrid on the 28th, and was not expected for t;e;
or three days. •A Madrid letter of the 28th sta.,
that the heat there had become so great as to oa4
much inconvenience and suffering. Oa the Ni
the thermometer stood in the shade at 33 .d
Reaumer (1061 deg. Fahrenheit). of
A private telegraphic despatch from Madrid
the 30th ult. says :—The Gazette announces offi,,
that the Queen has entered into the fifth montP,
pregnancy. There is to be a royal reception iii°6
the kissing of hands on the 2d of August. All tit"
rumours of ministerial modifications have cease-.

AMERICA.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)

LIVERPOOL, WEDNESDAY, 9 A•l't.,e
By the United States mail steamer Pacifico've
have advices from New York to the 23d nit- 'Ago
has brought 1.62 passengers, and $lO,OOO and
sovereigns in specie on freight. a at
The steamer Europa, from Liverpool, arrive
__a
Boston on the 21st. The screw steamer Tamed
-4
arrived at New York, from Liverpool on the °

ult. f the
Telegraphic accounts from Washington, ° pi%
22d ultimo, state that the appointment of Mr. for
as Minister to Franco is to remain in embrr 0
the present, owing to strong representations fro

the south.
It is stated in the New York papers that Cape
if not all, of the people at St. John's Island, Ci
Breton, and the Gut of Cnaso, who formerly Peeri-
tioned for official vessels to drive off the -Ara re-
ricans, are now signing petitions to have theor
strictions removed, as formerly the American &fl-
ing vessels were the means of affording tber,,,-0
siderable business, while now their own fisheries
are destroyed, and they will soon be in a atgx,erjr
condition, and be obliged to call upon the On%
ment for pecuniary aid. vett
Late advices from New Mexico state that_Ae on
thing was quiet. Governor Trias had withai, the
his troops from Mesilla Valley, in pursuance °
order of his Government. the -Se's'
There had been no particular change in were
York stock market. Crystal Palacesbarecsied the
selling at 1281. The supply of money excee orraes•
demand. Prime mercantile paper was sf*
Exchange on_London, 1081 to 109:1 • -L.,3"
1320. to sf. 121 c. ; Amsterdam, 41± 41-S• wadi
Cotton in good export demand, with
market. Sales for week 8,900 bales. aging 38
The Europa's letters not being so enecalr,ll wore
those per Franklin, holders of flour had bebt'out the
ready sellers, and the closing pfices were a
_dyjoes•
same as before receipt of the Franklin's
Wheat in good demand at late rates. ld 3t
250,000 bushels of Indian corn had been pegern
67c. to 68c. for unsound, 69c. to 70c. for
u,,ern
mixed, and 70c. to 72c. per bushel for so ll'
and northern yellow.
Iron wasv generally held aboveat firm
rices.
purchaser's
and therefore neglected.
Freights to London and Havre' ithout 0-111
30