The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-10-22

exchanges the following summary OF the
latest foreign intelligence, which will be
found to be of intense interest to the
reader:
Correspondence of the Commercial Advertiser.
LONDON, Oct. 8, lS49.
Our quiet in Europe has scarcely had weeks
duration. The Emperor OF Russia has thrown off
the mask, if mask he be said TO have worn, and
the friends Of order have at length found what il is
they have been shouting for. Coupled with this
we have the news from your side of the dismissal
of NJ Poussin, and again, therefore, all is turmoil
Suspension OF Relations between Russia
and Turkey.
The suspension of relations between Russia and
Turkey was announced in London on the LIST inst,
in a letter from Constantinople dated the 18th of
September
Ttof, the Russian Ambassador at Constantinope,
made known To the Porte that if the demand OF
Prince Ra'iziv, who had arrived in Constantinople
to procure the surrender of the Polish and Hunga-
ran refugees, not agreed to within thirty hours,
he would suspend all diplomatic relations. The
Sultan, indignant at this menace, and outraged at
the insolence with which il had been made, at once
took counsel of the English and French aInbassa
dors The result was that he resolved TO resist the
demand of Russia, and to defy her threats In this
course he was supported by his ministers, by the
unanimous voice of the nation and by the religious
chiefs, who said that, "o give up these poor refu-
ples of the Mussulman religion, which ordains that
the followers of Mahomet shall give hospitality and
protection to all who are in misfortune, without
distinction of creed or country"
Upon the determination of the Sultan being made
known, NJ de Ttof suspended relations with the
Porte, and Prince Radzivil took his departure for
ST. Petersburg. The Austrian minister, Count de
Surmer, also suspended relations at the same time
The Turkish government, Immediately after it
had formed its decision, despatched minister to
the Gar TO explain the principles upon which it
had acted. 1t is not expected however, that he
will arrive until after M. de Titoff and Prince Rad
zivil will have succeeded in aggravating the storm
80 as to render his reception very unfavorable At
Constantinople the Russian agents assert unscru-
puousy that violent measures will instantly be
adopted.
The castles of the Bosphorus to be fortified, and
the fleet, the greater part of which is armed and
equipped, is to be got in readiness to defend its en-
trance. A large number of steamers have been
collected in the harbor of the Golden Horn and be-
tween the entrance to the Black Sea and the Pro
points there twelve ships of the line at anchor
The finances of the government are in good con-
dton, and the mosques of the capital, whose wealth
is enormous, ready with contributions. Pre-
vious to his final threat Prince Radzivil had openly
avowed that it was the intention of the Gar to
have every one hanged the moment he got posses
sion of them ''The whole Turkish nation," it is
said "protests against being made partcipators in
such murderous policy" and it is evident that
stronger feeling Of adherence and indignation
never raised in any age or country than that which
has now been aroused, not only in Turkey, but
throughout the civilized world
Russia professed to ground her demand on a
treaty entered into in IVA. and Austria upon one
Of Ills The wording of the Russian treaty is, that
persons guilty of treason g shall be delivered up
or at least driven out Of the States Of the pooer chere
they haze taken refuge, with the exception of those
only who shall embrace the christian religion in
Russia, or the Mahomedan religion in Turkey In
the treaty with Austria, the Porte engages not to
harbor political refugees as to allow them to
cite disturbances on the frontier"
In reply to Prince Radzivl's first representations
the Sultan in mild, but dgnifed terms, had pointed
out the bearing of these treaties and his readiness
to fulfil them by removing the refugees from the
frontier or even if it should be deemed necessary
from the country. concession of this kind
almost more than he was bound TO make, since
Russia has constantly harbored political offenders
from Turkey when it has suited her own interests
and has always plainly refused to give them up.
The questions submitted by the Turkish govern
uent, in the crisis pending the final answer to NJ
de Titoff, to the English and French Ambassadors,
abridged Us follows together with the replies OF the
and 2. Do The treaties referred to by Russia and
Austria warrant their demand? No.
g. Could the two powers upon the refusal oil the
Sultan, declare war I? Ndt legany;
A. In the event of war would England and France
support Turkey with armed force! No reply
can be given to this question without special IN
structions.
S. Are the refugees claimed by Russia the sub
iects of that power? Some Of them may be, but the
majority certainly are not
& In case the refusal should not cause war, but
merely rupture of relations, would England and
France interfere to re-establish those relations!
Yes.
Immediately on the news Of the rupture arriving
in London, a cabinet council was called, and since
that time the greatest activity has prevailed al the
admiralty. large naval force will doubtless be
concentrated both by France and England, with all
possible speed, at Constantinople.
month, or at least twenty five days must now
elapsc, before can learn how the matter Is likely
10 end The delay will depend upon the circum-
stance of the Emperor being at Warsaw or at St.
Petersburg. Throughout the whole business Aus
tria presents a lamentabe figure, as the mere tool
OF her imperious deliyerer.
Meanwhile the feeling Of unsnimity in England
is complete. The absolutists terribly mortified
at the way in which Of their idols has at length
shown himself, but they can only lind comfort IN
refusing believe that he will persist in sacrlfcng
his reputation the apostle OF order by being the
first 10 plunge Europe into war, and this not for
principle such animated the republicans, but for
the sake of being allowed the pleasure of hang
man and Of numbering half a dozen vanquished
men.
The tone of the press has been most determined,
and must have the effect of convincing the Gar
that he no longer rely upon the conservative
forbcarance Of this country.
"On the course pursued by Russia" said the
Times. there can be but one opinion, whether IL
be regarded in its relation 10 the comfy or to the
equity Of nations. IL transgresscs, II tramplcs
upon both. II violates the established rules by
which the intercourse of civilized countries has
been guided. 1t Perils the peace of Europe, while
Il violates il laws"
And again:
The morality Of Moslem shames the prohigacy
of Christian conduct. The Porte will not surren-
der the exies who have thrown themselves on her
soil even TO the powerful sovereign who can bring
into tho field 700 900 men. Stripped Of nearly all her
strength-with little but the traditions Of her past
splendor emainng-distrscted from within and
nensced from Without Turkey still clings firmly
60 the noblcst article OF her faith, and holds 1t like
shield over the helpless against the Autocrat Of the
strongest empire in the world The question is,
shall we or shall not abandon our ancient ally
and acquiesce in arrogant dictstion which in
suits all the states Of Europe On decision and
our action hang the immediate fate of Turkey. and
!, may be the prospective destinies Of India and Of
England herself"
The Globe, which may be considered the organ
Of our government, considers that the best and al
most the only chance Of a pacific solution Of the
question is 10 be found in the hope that the Turkish
government may already have sent the refugees
away, either to England or France, "when Il IL
scarcely conceivable that the Emperor Of Rue
sia should declare war with Turkey out of merely