The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-28

tunity OF operssing from the Interior of cir
Gle towards the circumference. An enormous
preponderance of numbers could alone Justify
an attempt TO surround aud outhank an ebetny
large scale and tie danger OF the operation
would be greatly increased by the necessity IMPOSED
zach separate corps of forcing passage across
the Danube. IT, is remarkable that every detailed
accouns which has arrived confirms the confidence
reposed ia Omer Pashas general-hlp, by showing
that he bas AZ every point OF contact, found Nun
self stronger than the enemy: The rumor t'iat he
has fought great battle with his left wing, against
the Russian main BODY, would imply degree OF
temerity scarcely redeemed by success: T. nov
ever the news should be CO 1rm1d, II VIII probao'y
appear that the flank movement run widdio has
been converted into lie principal attack, by direct
ing on tina! point the reserves from Sophia. On this
supposlslon the assaults at Oltenitza aud Giurgovo
could have had no other purpose than to Sc cure posi-
tlcns ON the left bank of the river from which the lett
flank OF the Rus iaus might be threatened
Even If the recent operations had produced no
other effect, they have at least satisfied the most
sel-compacent trihers who hang on to the skirts OF
European diplomacy that the Porte has commenced
the war in earnest The Emperor himself has at
length furnished decisive refutation to the sy
plants who asserted his determination to ignore, as
bereaih his dignity, the resistance which his rapa
cous violence has produced. Nor is it possible for
the Court of 81. Petersburg or its organs to misead
or confuse European opinion as to the real object of
the struggle. 1t is true that the Imperial declaration
Of war repeats The allegation that it is necessary to
vndcate the sacredness of treaties and to preserve
the rights Of the orthodox Eastern Church; but
manifesto can conceal the fact that the Protec
torate has become altogether hopeless, and that
Russia is now fighting solely to maintain
her hold over territory to which even the
ChanceAtr,e of ST. Petersburg has aever ae tied to
set up title, No statesman would now seriously
propose to the divan asy new conces II TO the pre-
tensions OF the Gar; and future negotiations will be
greatly facilitated by TIE final Withdrawal Of all the
projects which have been contrived to modify the
MenscbikOtf ultimatuni. There can be 20 difficulty
in ascertainnR what the Turks are lighting for.
portion Of the Snltens dOminons have been seized,
TO &C m gel sacrifice Of the national independence;
and the Ottoman forces in arms to drive the in.
vader back within his frontier, the best se-
curity against any attempt t. renew his iasoent de.
mands. Why Russia is at war the Emperor has still
to explain; for, 10 none OF the discussions WHICH
have taken pa e, any more than in the Inflated and
bomhastcal manifesto which be has just issued,
has any ground been established for the demand Of
any convention, note, or diplomatic document what
ever. If existing treaties had contained the stipula
tons frauduently attrlbu ed to them, new conce5
sions Oh the part OF Iurtey wonld have been utterly
unnecessary; nor could any attempt to alter the
actual relations between the two powers justify hos
tile measures revenge its failure The seizure OF
tie PrincDalites obviously the object Of Prince
Menschikofrs mission and when the fortdle Of war
shall have decided the possession of the disputed
territories, the question Of the Protectorate will drop
Of itself No instances Of oppression were ever al
legged as an excuse for the proposed interference with
tie Christian subjects OF the Sultan. The best COM
rent, however, on the imperial claim 70 protect the
Church in Turkey is to be found in the fact that the
orthodox Russians already driving the Christians
OF Waachia to take refuge in the mountains from
their severity.
Some importance seems to have been attached to
report that the Russian Consul. Geaera, Won Kot-
zebue, had arrived at Prince Gortschakof4s head
quarters; but liz al probability the diplomatic duties
q tlat iunctionaIy-su surprising the statement 10 be
well fcuDdedare osteI sby at least confined to stp
ula,ons for the exchange Of prisoners and other
arrangements customary between beJligerenss The
Porte has disposition to anticipate, by separate
negotiations, the good Offices OF is ales and tue
days are gone by when Russian com nander could
buy off pacha from his allegiance in the middle
OF a campaign. The Turkish Ministers well
aware Of the obligation which they have received from
The statesmen whose prudent counses gave them
time to prepare tor war. The enthusiasts who as
serted six months ago, that the Ottomaps were able
to repe their aggressors, were nearly as mush mis-
taken as the sycnphants who urged submission TO
force With which 1t was thought madness to contend
Lord de RedcIie saved the Porte from premature
coils ion while the presence Of the fleets in Besika
Bay deferred Russia from attempting to annihilate
tie Tu kish force before 1t ready for action. The
English government turned deaf ar to reproaches
from both quarters and the consequence Is, that the
conflict rs undertaken at least eqla terms.
IL Is probable That the agpresser may shortly be
anxious for peace but be win scarcely be abs 70
obtain it, except by the Intervention OF Europe.
The Two great German powers are every day show
ing more clearly their resoia;e daterminaton 10 ab
STAN from any participation II the attempted plan
der Of Turkey. The digniei silence OF Prussl and
the significant LANGUAGE If Austria, convey precisely
the sane implied Itbuke to the pretensons Of Russia
The official manifesto published At Vienna pointecy
bases the Neutrality of the Austrian government on
IT, htm belief IN tie assurances OF the Gar that no
aggression On the\ Independence OF Turkey is III.
tspGed. DIPLOMATS pbraseoiogy could scarcely in
innate more plainly that The abstinence of Austria
from action is conditional On the withdrawal of de-
mapds inconsistent with the alleged moderation OF
st. Petersburg The journals of Vienna, while they ex
press the same courteous confidence, openly declare
The retention Of the PriDcipalities would injury
to the neiebbOling powers; and there can be no
doubt That che Austrian government will rejoice IN
any successes on the part Of Turkey which may re-
move the OF war from the foot OF the Clrpa-
thians to The banks of the PTuth
Pine Danilo and tie MontenegIins will do well
to think OF these things before they obey the sum
lawful sovereign The Court Of Vienna will not re-
gard with a friendly eye the maintenance Of Rus.
sian outpost on the borders Of Dalmaa, and WITHIN
reach OF tie Cattaro; and when he pestleut little
ho,ce OF 'seebooters again feel the heavy hand
OF OfBer Pssla there VII probably be no interven.
tion IA the part OF Austria in favor of an avoyYed
vassal Of tue Gar. The exemplary Chris tiaos OF
Montenegro have hitherto conducted their forays
uDGer the guidance OF their bishop; cut the first lay
Vladika may be the last local potentate, il he pre-
sumes to interfere in the present contest between
Powers OF different Order The defeat OF the Rus
sian army, and the consequent evacuation Of the
Dannbian Provinces would be the eveat of all others
most directly Conducive TO the restoration Of Dea,e
IT. however reverses should fall on she Turkish arms
the same result must be secured by the actve in
reference of the Western Powers. rhe Court OF
ST. Petersburg has, throughout these Transactions
proved itself superior to shame; but biqtory has
never shown that it is inaccessible to the wholesome
influence Of fear 1t is impossible to anticipate the
time at which the aggressor may be thoroughly
alarmed; but it is certain that when that object Is
attained, aud not before, peace val be the eve of
conclusion.
From the Ihndoa Sun Nov. Ill
Impartial observers iaay nov Judge whether or not
in 6. 10 fhn
policy of the Imperial councils OF St. Petersburg
during the last half year Of intermittent anxiety and
confused negotiation. 1t may at length be decided
whether or not we have baan correct in estimate
OF that policy, AMI accurate in conjecture AZ 10
Its consequences. TO understand the value of past
events Il IL only necessary to remark the pyesen.
" situation, its origin, is tendency, and ts nore
conspicuous peculiarities. We can direct attention 1T
This moment, in testimony Of the reasonaoleness OF
our views upon the Eastern Question Dot go much to
variety OF very rational surmses 10 q cluster OF
obviously allowable deductions, as 10 sequence Of
documents and 8 succe sion Of occurrences.