The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-10-05

The news by The steamer W~ashmgton,
published in our Geographic columns yes
ierday, apprised our readers that Russia
had rejected the note proposed by The al.
lied powers as modified by the Sultan, and
that war was considered inevitable. This
is a very sudden change in the arPecl Of
foreign affairs, which for the past Two
months has seemed to promise, under the
auspices of The powers most interested in
preserving peace, q pacific solution OF 'he
Russian and Turkish difficulty, and it will
create a great excitement in political and
commercial circles.
The attitude assumed by Russia, from
the commencement Of her expressions upon
Turkey, has been Of such a belligerenl
character, and the Gar has manifested,
upon SO many occasions his determination
10 drive The Sultan TO The wall at all haz-
ards, that We have frequently expressed the
opinion that war would be the result, and
are, therefore, not so much surprised by
the recent intelligence, as many who have
confidently predicted that the war cloud
which lowered over the eastern horizon,
would pass away, like many Others that
had preceded il, without disturbing the
peace of Europe. The diplomatisis OF
England, France and Austria, have moi
been able to reconcile the prelensions Of
The Gar with the preservation, u%nimpalr.
ed, of The Turkish nationality, and it is
difficult 10 see how hosliliiies can be pre-
vented.
The Car having possession of the Da.
nubian Principalities is determined TO hold
them-neither will he abate in the least
his monslrous claim of Jurisdiction over
the Greek Churches established in Tur-
key, which, as The latter will never accede
10 peacably, he will be obliged to enforce
with the sword. The rejection Of the Au.
stricn meditation will oblige the English
Government, which has pursued a Snuff
ling, temporizing policy upon this Eastern
matter, 10 take decided measures, either
10 oppose vigorously the Cars usurpa-
ton or allow ConsianlinOple TO fall, with
out opposition, INTO the hands of that gree
dy and ambitious power that has so long
coveted (which would by its possession
cut off England from her overland route
10 her East India dOminions and strike a
great blow to that source Of British wealth
and greatness.
We cannot believe that the trading and
commercial interest in England, which i:
so intent upon preserving peace at almost
any sacrifice, will have influence enough
with the Government 10 prevent it from
standing by the Sultan in the critical cir
cumslances in which he is placed. Az
Louis Napoleon has shown greater vigor
from the commencement, in opposing The
srbemts OF Nicholas, there can be nc
doubt what side be will take in the wa
that appears 10 be imminent, and the latter
will find in him a Formidable opPoaent IL
his PLANS Of territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
We need not say that we ardenlly hope
that the news by the WdshingtON aad Tx
anticipation which is SO confidently OK
pressed will not ,ura cut TO be incorrect
for the only chance the oppressed massel
in Europe nave al present Of throwing OF
the chains Of despolism lies in the divisions
and q%uarrcIs of their tyran's; they hay'
certainly nothing 10 lose and much 10 ga''
by a war, and the sooner it is commences
the better it will be for their interests, 81
by all means let The ball open and Tia