The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-04-11
THE UNION.


spirited debate Just previous TO the sailing of the Canada
The instructions given the Captain Of the Soouge in
relation 10 the treatment of John Mitchell the irish patriot
convict the voyage Bermuda have been called for by
a of the House
An effort was made induce vote calling for the In
siructons given The Canadian government as to what
shall do with reference the bill Qhen) before the colonial
parliament 10 indemnify patriots tor losses sustained In
late Canadian rebellion but il being intmated by a
member of the administration that the government did not
think prudent make public its action In this case, the
motion was Withdrawn On several calls Tor Information,
indicating merely spirit OF opposition rather than de-
sire for the public interest," the opposition experienced de-
cided defeat
The present attitude of RIssia.
From the tone of the papers by the Niagara, Judge that
the OF Russia upon the European chess board
for fortnight previous the sailing OF the steamer formed
the subject matter of most interest the liberass OF the
and of England IL is known that the about
Russias having demanded passage through the Dada.
nees, unounded 1t is also known that the Gar has
despatched wellappointed fleet the Indian and.
further, that for year past he has been silently making
vast military prepara for anticipated with
much secesy too, refuse passports all veles
desiring visit districts of the empire in which they
made of course TO the publication of reports likely
call the attention of Europe the intended
1t is said that the Cars object claim the
right, under the "Holy Alliance Germany the
condition of things which existed before the deposition of
Louis Philippe and to set the people OF The rest OF western
Europe to pulling down monarchies as they
The liberalsts OF Germany procaiming this policy
TO be Russa's purpose with reference the west and
determination to strike for the conquest Of Turkey to be
her design in the According the English and French
papers before the Prussian government expects the
northern bear to make this move Germany, and is
rapidly arming and preparing to check. mate him. Prus-
STA, TO this end has answered with defiance. Her heed
ary prince has drawn his sword defend the rights of
the people of his fahetand and determine what in fu
shall be its government governments the c-devant
Holy Alliance to the contrary Notwithstanding But little
confidence is placed by the beralists of Germany
the demonstration of Austria in the way of constitution
making; though the liberalism of tho constitution
which Austria promises her subjects broke upon Europe
like clap Of thunder So far does she propose beraze
her State, that beralist bring himself believe
her in earnest On the contrary, Austria is credited
throughout Germany with intention of fall
ing upon the German States Russia may at
tack Prussia. So firmly impressed the Diet at Frank
Tort with this belief that when the sailed they
were about to make Frederick William Emperor Of Ger
many, (UnedD if in defiance of Austria who, we
learned by the Canadas news, protested that such
ton would be regarded beUi While Germany is
amng for the threatened conflict in East Prussia levy
of all from the of 20 to that of 80 has been
called This force with Prussa's regular army and
the troops which the Germanic States their
of husiasm against Austria will be able bring in the
field will present very imposing army; sufficiently So
is hoped by those who sympathzo with the patriotic Huns
and by the friends OF the unity and freedom of Italy,
Austria busy that the of progress.
and southern frontiers will 20 mmingy. But in
OF war it should be remembered that this
army will also be compelled contend against what
ever Russia may send to the
When the Canada (the steamer arriving before the
Nagara) left England the aristocrac proections party
of that country, and their allies the red republicans
of France proclanling that the republican govern
ment OF the latter country entertained the design of
leng to aid the joint of Russia and Austria
by force of assist the Pope in recovering his
poral sway Italy. When the Niagara sailed howey-
err this report reversed France undoubtedly pre-.
pairing for the contingency of general continental
with all possible despach-raising Just such ma
teal Napoleon led into the field, and equippng fleets
hot hnata Rut b,c Ja,
she intended to play in this expected melee of
sustain, not to asail the republicans of southern Europe
The aacr y being by France thought would
do much towards causing Russia and Austria be-
fore they attempted carry the design which had been
attributed to these governments; all knowing the mill
tay history OF France must be that, getting
IF continental war; Tin Italy) she would saated
until after campaign had followed upon paign over the
Alps
The newspapers too, appear to take it for granted that
England will not stand inactive spectator if the general
war occurs her relations with Turkey her commercial
interests and political treaties, being such make it
imperavely her duty defend the integrity the do
mnions of the Porte from the threatened Russian spoa
ton. Blythe by there be of
the condition the Porte for selfdeence many of the
newspapers-in those representing the Sultan being
about fall easy prey to the rapacy of the Gear.
When compared with her condition in 1892 (when though
combination of circumstances in Western Europe very
similar the present. favored Rusas desire force the
Dadanele the Gear dared attempt the explicitly Tur
key may almost be termed safe through her
that is, there be truth in the last published military
tics of the Sultan's empire.
In 1882 but three small vessels left him from the
destruction of his fleet Navarino, while Russia had
heavy in the Black sea, which neither essayed
the Dardanees, lombard Constantinope. Every
where the Turkish had been BEATEN and the Sultan
for the reforms he had in hand, had himself
sacrificed his chief not his only reliable military depend
the Jan zaries Taking advantage of the destruc
ton of this famous corps Russia at that epoch, attacked
Turkey all points; pouring troops into the Sntans do
hv Inv land nly The wa
foot the Turkish forresses, which instantly
attacked The Gar knew WELL too that then the reforms
in his government which the Sultan proposed Introduce
had torn his emf re with dssensions such always tenn
poarly result from sudden and radical changes in
ments. Notwithstanding this general conspiracy OF cir
cunsances it were, throw Constannople into his
hands, and render the passage of the straits matter OF
difficulty, Russia hesated, altered, and, at length,
abandoned darling object of half cenurys ingues
Now, the stands differently. The liberal govern
OF Europe really liberazed. well as
able hold Russia and her ally Austria in check
in the while Turkey, having realized what the Sui
Mahmoud promised himself Tor rather his country
in the reforms which he plated, is well nigh if not
quite match for her enemy the east without the inter-
ference of the navies of France and England which the
European press speak of certain in
continental takes place While the Suans r-
regular troops fully equal in numbers and efficiency to
the Cossacks, Russias only cavalry, he has we-dscip-
lined and admirably appointed regular army OF 2O0OOO
men, His navy well manned, in fine condition, and
large and the forli catons commanding the passage oil
the Dardauees having been laboriousy and skiuly i'm
proved by the engineers OF Europe to be
ia condition defy the united Davcs OF the world to
the attempt force the snts-ther passage against