The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-26
The News by the kuropa.-tiighIy Inte-
resting Crisis In European Affairs.

The steamship Eurspa arrived AT Halifax on
Wednesday last, and her news, received by express
and telegraph, was published the Herald of yes
terdsy morning. In every aspect her Intelligence
Is of the most interesting and significant character
and, IN many essentials, of the best complexion.
The question of peace or war between the Car
and the Sultan has been submitted for the final de-
eislon Of the Lmaeror and his Imperial Council,
and Europe ls IN suspense while the Issue is pend
ing 1t manifest thai the first clash of be-
twee. the Cossaeks and the Turks would be the
signal for a general European convulsion, involv-
ing every government, reviving all the unsettled
questions, and calling again iato increased energy
all the confused elements of the recent revolutions
from Paris to Pesih and from Berlin to Palermo.
These general results appear 10 be clearly inevl-
table, that all local questions in England and
Frances important as they are of themselves, are
hushed, as in the general silence which precedes
the rush Of tempest. A more momentous,
more grand and sublime struggle than anything on
record in Europes history, if not in the annals of
the world, hargs upon the word Of the proud and
imperious Nicholas. He stands in most difficult
and critical position for dictator Of his imperial
stamp. If he surrenders, his prestige as the ruler
of the continent is gone if he madly plunges into
war; the hazards are at least equal that he will
COME out Oh ~ stripped OF tnlTu OF MS uoInnonS
He will be driven from the Black Sea, the Med-
terrsnean, and the Baltic, by the steam navies of
England and France, from which his capital itself
would be in danger of bombardment. His only re-
liable ally, the Emperor Of Austria, would be in
danger of instant annihation from the overwhem-
mgelements of revolution by which he IS surround
ed; for encouraged by an invading French army
Sardinia, Italy and Hungary would spring again
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Prussia and the contiguous German prlncpali-
ties would unite their fortunes with the forml-
dsble allies OF the Porte, as the safest alterna-
tive Of secsring a firm footing and positive
voice in the affairs of Germany, which are now
overshsdowed by the supremacy of Austria With
respect TO France, there can be no doubt of her
readiness for hearty cooperation in the Sultans
cause and nothing would tend more to strengthen
the government Of Louis Napoleon, in the event Of
rapture, than the despatch Of a powerful army
over the Alps And never was army in bet
ter temper for retrieving the blanders of the gov
eminent, than the army Of France at this crisis.
1t will thus be seen that the Emperor of Russia,
in resolving upon war, is placed in an attitude
which hazards the instant destruction Of his Aus.
trian ally, and which demands the whole of his
resources, 10 secure the integrity Of his own do
VI an al 10 arms, the
Sultan is mastering force IN the field, which of
itself will be competent TO repel any Russian force
that can be spared IN ha, direction; and the rapid
concentration Of the English lt,t in the D.lrda-
neles d,notes, with sufficient disunctness, the de.
termination 81 Palmerston 10 keep closed the gate
way into Asa Morris il to be pre- sumed that the
Turks are still IN a state Of semi -barbarisn, while
even the savage horoes Of Russia have been dis
oiplined at least in the modern improvements Of
wal and military tactics. OF l.te years, the Sui
tan has introduced many improvements into every
department Ct his government. Scientific men--
Americans, French, and Engish--have been en-
eoupged to settle m his dominions. and have re-
eeVcd the constant iavors Of the government
The celebrated American naval architect, Henry
EokloId, mcdclled the splendid ships of his navy.
The army has been recognized 70 some extent,
the scientific system q Europe: the navy
greatly improved numerous abuses have been
corrected IN the administration Of the law and the
finances; military naval, and medical schools
have been established--oil Of which are proofs
that the Sultan has been alive TO the necessities Of
the age and that his empire not in that state Of
deeIepiude which is incapable Of selfdefence.
Such are the elements OF the war which, at the
Last edvices, was under the consideration Of the
lHltfAaA AtNAlu Al 81 tCltfa1lltut anu upon Ailt
Issue Of which the sublimest Of conflicts, between
great principles and great nations Is suspended.-
Like the sword OF Damocles, the peace Of Europe
hangs upon hair and however fearful the conse-
suences Of the threatened convulsion. we, on this
side Of the Atlantic, locking 70 the general result,
have Lively hope that the Emperor will be con-
sstent, and summon Die Coeaacas into camp
The favorable state Of The finances, and the gese.
I. /. a
Europe, go ior 10 warrant the presumption, on the
other hand, that Nicholas will reced-, and that the
Pesce Of the continent will be restored.
The intelligence from France Is Of some import
snse The appointment Of NJ sam Bois lie Compile
,s successor to NJ. Poussm. is confirmed, aud the
singular llol appears that il was made in advance
OF the Information Of the rupture between the
French minister and our Secretary Of State. Il
also appears lhat in the requtton for the tobacce
indemnify Of NJ. Port, Mr. Poussin was instructed
TO say that, in The event Of refusal to pay it, the
sum would be kept back from the snnuiues due on
the French lndemnlties That question has yet to
be settled. Several important debates bad been
postponed in the French Assembly, pending the
general suspense on the Turkish question and
though the government was too much occupied in
summing Up lie revolutionary expenses and IN vain
atihpb ~ IN tAulcatioh bOm nc ia'ah O'U'iue r.
to make any movement az yet m active co-ofsra-
ten wib Turkey. we have the fullest assurances
that France j. ready.
In Italy, the combustibles Of the late revolution ere
slll in a state Of fusion, and The vltimate objects o.
France, aad The prospects Of the Pope, remain al
much mystery as ever As the time for th'
return Of HE Holiness to the Vatican approached
and IN the progress Of tAs measures Tor lie re
ssisbIsbnsnt in power. the revolutionary ,rri