Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-06-24


to preserve peace and good understanding and tina,
the event in question has been brought about en- |
hreiy by the act OF the said minister, we hope that
you VIII endeavour on every occasion, to fulfil the
duties o. friendship
Letter from the Pice- Chancellor Count Vessel.
rode, to the Grand Fisier.
Every illustrious Grand vizier--l have recciy-
ed the letter which your Excellency did me the
honor TO write to me on the 18th of Dec, 1927 and
iaid II before the Emperor. Had not my august
master thought lit to delay the to it, and TO
leave the Sublime Porte time to change its deplo-
rab)e resolutions, l should have received or
ders 10 reply to your Exceency ON the very
day that received your letter, that the Ottoman
ministry was greatly mistaken iii believed that
the conduct Of the Russian Ambassador at Con-
stantinople not entirely approved by his Impe-
| rial Majesty. The Sublime Porte could not be ig-
| norant that NJ. de Ribeaupierre had not ceased to
act IN the affairs OF Greece according to the cx-
press commands of his Sovereign, as il had before
the obligations which must guide in this respect
all the measures Of the three Courts; and the Rus
sian Ambassador had officially declared that he was
the organ OF all the views and wishes of the En-
peror. As little could the Porte deceive itself with
regard to the real motives of the proposals made 20
| II Tor the pacfcation OF Greece as 1t was proved
to II that according TO their tendency the peace
which was indispensable for the security of COM
iierce and the repse OF Europe, would be estab.
| iished In those countries upon foundations which,
iaf from affecting the integrity OF the Ottoman En-
pre- aud merely altering the form of its old lights
would have afforded il great political advantage, :,
means Tor promoting its internal prosperity and pc
| cnniary indemnities for the by means burden
| SOME concessions which il would make After the
| Russian Ambassador had fully developed these i'm
portant considerations in all his conferences with
he turkish Minister, and in all his official and
/ hdenlai notes, he was not bound 10 allege them
| again in another official note, which was required
/ oil him without cause and without object. He was
besides acquainted with the resolutions and senti.
ments oil the Emperor, and the constant reiusals of
4 he Dnrfn "A a..
IN the present case for instructions which he must
consider as wholly superfiuous. In the situation
\ in which the Porte itself had placed him. he had
no alternative left but 10 maintain the dignity OF his
court oy leaving Constantinople at the same time
giving The sublime Porte sautary hint, and leav-
ing 1t time, by the removal of pernicious and pas
sionate councils, TO reflect the dangerstat sur
| rounded it. The Emperor sees with grief that the
fortc, instead OF approaching this truly friendly
policy, replies to II by actions Which makes It's rea
ties with Russia null and void that il has violated
their principal conditions, inpeded the trade of the
Black Sea, and at the same time attacked his Ma
yestys SUBJECTS and lastly, has announced to all
NJ ussuiinen Its resolution return evil for good
war Tor peace, and never 10 fulfil solemn conven-
! tons Alter so many hostile measures, continued,
Notwithstanding the representations and endeavors
| vi the courts allied and in amnesty with Russia ,
your Excellency will not be surprized that am
ordered 10 reply TO your letter OF the 18th OF De-
ceihber, ny the annexed declaration, which will be
| immediately followed by the march OF the Russian
troops, which the Emperor orders TO enter the do
ninions OF the Sultan, to obtain satisfaction for his
| just complaints.
The more sincere the sorrow of my august
master at the necessity of being obliged have re-
course TO force, the more agreeable would il be TO
Nun 10 shorten its duration, and If plenipotenares
from the Sultan present themselves at the head
quarters oil The commander iii chief OF the Russian
army, they will meet with the best reception that
Is to say, ii the Porte sends them with the sincere
! Intention OF renewing and restoring the conven-
uons that subssted between the two empires. to
the terms OF the treaty agreed upon on the 9th
| OF July, 1917, between Russia, England & France
! 10 Providesor ever against the recurrence of such
acts as tho-e which have given the Emperor Just
grounds Tor war, and TO IAdk good the losses caus
! ed by the measures oithe Ottoman Government, as
wei! as the expenses OF the war, which will be in
creased i'll proportion 10 the duration OF the hostli
ties The Emperor will not, indeed, be able to stop
the progress OF the military operations during the
reorganization to be opened for this purpose but ne
feels convinced that with his moderate views, they
will speedily lead to the conclusion of i durable
peace, which is the object OF his most ardent
wishes.
have the honor to be, &c. &c.
{Signed) "Count NESSELRODE
" ST Petersburgh, 14th, (2oh) April.''
From the Supplement to the Prussian State Ga
zette, of April q.
ST. PETERsBURGH, April 26.
The Journal OF Odessa contains official article
stating that as the Turkish Cove. ninent had used
the battle OF Navarino pretext 10 ,n;ure the
Russian commerce., by which the merchants may
have sustained severe iosses the Emperor has APP
pointed a commission Odessa to examine thu,
claims OF those who may nave suffered injury in
consequence OF the late measures of the Porte
The Ice on the Neva broke up Oh the 23i.
g PROCLAMA ION
To the inhabitants IF .n0iddUid and Wdiidchia.
&c His Majesty, the Emperor, my august Soye-
reign. has commanded me to take possession of your
country with the army, the chief command of
which he has coniided to
- he legions u the monarch, the protector OF
your destiny, III passing the boundaries of youI
country. bring with them every pledge for the
! maintenance Of order and perfect security.
4" MOldavans and Waachans OF all classes re-
| ceive the brave men whom have the honor TO
command ds bretlren,--as your natural protectors,
In every thing that may be required OF you, en-
deaYour cooperate in the measure, of his Males
ty, and give renewed proofs OF your ancient attach
inent To the power which has continued to watch
over your rights. The war which Russia has Jus;
declared against the Ottoman Porte aims only at
satisfaction for the most ju lily founded complaints
and the iulhiment OF the most solemn treaties.
Conduct yourselves as peacabie spectators OF hos
Utilities, which need not affect you; be easy win
respect TO the welfare OF your country, ana per-
form your duties as you have hitherto done. the
laws and customs OF your ancestors--your proper
ty-thc rights of the holy religion which we pro.
less ia commonwealth be respected and protected |
4 or the more certain attainment of this object the
Emperor has commanded me Immediately TO 40. |
point in the prlncipalities a provisional central !
Administration, at the head Of which the privy
Councillor Won Pahlin is placed. Honoured by the |
confidence OF his Majesty, lac will hcnceforth exer- |
else amongst you The functions and authority of +!
President Of Moldavia aud Walachia. NV mo-, !
Jealous care shall be exerted, 20 sec ond him in
his labours; the strctest discipline shall be obsery
a H. At