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London, England, 1829-07-11 00:00:00

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SATURDAY. JULY 11, 1899.
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There can be no doubt that the flag of truce sent into
&humla by General Damao' after the action, was
a proceeding in conformity with the instructions of the
EMPEROR, to avail himself of the first success to open
negotiations for peace. Though necessity might dictate
this course, it still gives to the proposition the appear-
ance of generosity and moderation ; and if the terms
offered be reasonable, we will not cavil about motives.
Disease,—climate, during the next three months, when
operations in the field can only be attempted; want of
food—increased difficulty of transport by land—more
uncertain command of the Black Sea, and conse'
cprently of the water lines of communication—
various sieges of the tees de pont of the Danube yet to
be undertaken—Schumla strengthened—all the passes
of the Balkan fortified—improved discipline of the
Turkish forces—multiplying combatants, and corps of
reserve at every point, must materially indispose to the
continuance of a war thus becoming daily more de-
structive, costly, and hapless, as to any compensating
issue. The battle of the 11th June could not have
weakened this f•eling, but, on the contrary, must
have rendered the Russian General still more de-
sirous to seize the favourable moment for carrying
his orders into execution. He is an Officer of expe-
rience. He knows what was done in Portugal by
organization—how the honour of' Prussia was redeemed
by her Landwehr—and he has witnessed the Russian
peasantry, with only pikes in their hands, rival in
steadiness under the most appalling fire, the not to be
shaken valour of the Russian veteran phalanxes. He must
have received with uneasiness the report from Gen.Rorm
of the Turkish operations at Pravadi, and in the combat
of the 11th. He must have beheld with serious rtflexions
the progress made by the Gunman: in discipline, firm-
ness, and maintenance of their order of battle. It is
impossible that any cfficer, bearing in mind the dispa-
rity of disposable farce which Russia could apply to the
conquest of Turkey, must not have felt on that occa-
sion forebodings of a future" Pultawa's fatal day," being
their own case. We trust peace may be the consequence.
We trust that the Turk will be satisfied with the repu-
tation acquired during the two last campaigns, and that
no mistaken pride—no vindictive antipathies against
Russia—more adapted to his former more barbarous
than present ameliorating state—will induce him to re-
ject the office of an amicable and honourable arrange-
ment. Russia must seek her indemnity in the cessation
of expenses and perils, and in the consolatory reflection
that to ber concurrent policy, as well as arms, Greece
owes that political existebce, which is already secured,
and which Turkey is about to recognise.

A Morning Paper, as temarkable for its uniform
support of Don :Wrenn, as for its ready justifica-
tion of his atrocities, after having so strenuously
opposed all interference of Ministers in the affairs of
Portugal, even where we are bound by solemn
treaties to guarantee the Crown of that country to
the legitimate heir of the House of BRAGANZA, now
suddenly calls on the Duke of WRLLINGTON to
put a stop to a family alliance said to be on the
tapir between the Houses of BRAGANZA and ORLEANS.
We would ask this furious partisan of the Usurper,
how can the Noble Duke meddle with such a nego-
tiation after the policy be has hitherto pursued ?
—Does he wish us to reinforce the squadron of
Admiral OTWAV at Rio, and threaten the Emperor
with a new blockade, if he does not break off the
negotiation in question? If the Duke of ORLEANS
considers it advantageous to his House and Family that
they should furnish an Empress to Brazil, and enter
int* arrangements for the marriage of his son the Duke
de Commas to the young Queen D.inna MARIA, how
can our Cabinet dictate to the Emperor or oppose his
wishes, after so many protestations of non-interference?
Lord Sraanotosta's return is a practical illustration
that the docility of a chief of the House of BRAGANZA
to every injunction of a British Cabinet, is extinct.
The entire alienation of the " unalterable friendship"
of our oldest ally, is among the most striking
incidents of the last year. The proposed alliance
is no doubt calculated to give the Cabinet of
France a permanent influence both in Portugal
and Brazil t it is besides highly auspicious to the
cause of monarchical principles in the South American
hemisphere; for, it is known that a part of the old Spa.
nish colonies—more especially Peru—has a decided
preference for a Constitutional Monarchy. The com-
bined influence of France and Brazil would support the
party in that quarter, who regard the admission of a
Constitutional Prince as presenting the oaly means of
putting an end to the prevailing anarchy. It should
be kept in mind that the character of the ORLRANS
family stands very high with the liberal parties, both
in the old and new world.
As to Portugal, the influence of France might easily
restate the usurped Throne to its lawful owner, Donna

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