Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-07-02

FROM OUR PARIS CORRESPONDENT


from the Moniteur, showing that the union OF
France and England with Turkey in opposition to
the ambitious projects of the Gar was certain and
that in presence of this union, Russia would hardly
be SO rash as to enter upon war which would,
without reasonable doubt result in her discontinue
This week, notwithstanding the warlke reports
which reach us from the East, the confidence that
we are not upon the eve of rupture of the peace
of Europe is undiminished. The English and
French press of all parties, and he recognised Gov
ernment organs, net only of France and England,
but of the leading Continental Powers of the west
of Europe, whose interests connect them more or
less closely with the Eastern question: indulge in violent
outbreaks against the Cars Unsuitable desire Of aggran
dzement under mutual Fluctuations that the unanmity
of Western Europe to maintain yet awhile longer the IN
tegry of the Ottoman empire even by recourse to arms
if need be- will prevent the necessity Of that recourse
The Pays journal of the empire, whose controlling insp
ration is known proceed from the Tueries almost as
directly US that of the Moniteur selfthe Pays which,
with the Monteur, reproduces yesterday and to-day
strong anti Russian articles from the Times of Monday
and Tuesday last accompanied by dentcaly the same
editorial remarks showing the and official origin Of
those remarksthus speaks yesterday upon the subject
of the probable denouement Of this affair
Ths would, after ALL be but necessary consequence
of the policy which dictated the treaty of 84l Then
Europe united in alliance against the mpruden ambition
of France Europe unites and makes common cause
in opposition to the mprovident ambition of Russia
When question is stated in such terms these 1t is in
opinion resolved at once, and that Practically The
diplomacy of European Courts, skful and devoted TO
peace will easily dsentange existing complications Will
there be Congress of Penipotentiares-an accepted
neutrality-suspicious. and reciprocal concessions, as
certain politicians hope We will decide nothing in adj
but what assured is that the wisdom and
interest of all Governments will prevent any denouement
from which war may issue.
The organ Of the Austrian Government also expresses
the conviction the ability and good will of all the
Cabinets concerned will not fail to find a satisfactory
solution"
must here quote another article from the pen of
M LA GUERoNSIERE of the Pays because that gentle
man being indubtaby the mouthpiece of the Emperor of
the French himself the article is of real political i'm
portance not only bearing directly upon the question in
hand but susceptible in parts of it of plain appca
ton to the Emperors supposed policy in the affairs Of
Western Europe. quote it, and suggest this application
in spirit of fairness toward NAPOLEON III for am
aware that it combats and far as it goes refutes my
own still mistaken opinion to the Emperors policy so
often expressed in my letters to the lntegencer And
feel SO sure that in the West will in the next three
years confirm my that feel temptation whatever
to refuse the Emperor the benefit of the rule audi
alera partem Toward the conclusion Of long article
of five columns NJ de la G. says
France cannot be and should not be alone in the
Eastern question The bare idea of its isolation is
monsrous that is impossible to contemplate
ii for single instant France is with England; she is
with Austria; she is with Prussia; she will be Also
must still hope So with Russia There is between the
five great Powers, as between them and all the Powers
of Europe common, general interest closer for some,
more for Others but obligatory upon all IfRussa
should from pride from ambition disregard this inter-
est, would she have to do with France singy? Would
France start up and take fire all alone in defence of
interest which is European than French Would
she with her fine feet England and Austria before
England and Austria would have themselves appeared
upon the theatre of this great struggleY From the ex
remty of the west separated from Russia by Germany
and from Turkey by the Mediterranean, the Archipelago
and the Dardaneles, would she have TO fire the first
cannon in cause which is hers only because II is
every body's? Honor would not command so much prec
pitation policy would not counsel it. What honor com
mands and what policy counsels is precisely what has
been done by Government. AT the first signal OF
difficulties the feet ordered TO get under way 1t has
taken position the of events and prepared itself
to respond to all exgencies and to perform all duties
But in unfurng fagin front ofhe Dardanees France
has asserted all Europe her right and her is that
of ala right which it would be rash in her to defend
alone and which the other Governments cannot abandon
without weakness and proving false to their own interest
and their own honor We cannot imagine finer situation
for France We know of none more honorable for its
Government and which reutes more signaly the sus
picions and misrust which hailed its advent Napoleon
Ill has much wisdom patriotism, and political genius
to sport with that terrible word Uar! This word which
is portion of his glory, has not dazzed him. Twice
only since his accession to power has he pronounced
three years ago. reparaon due to the chief Of Chris
tanity the usrious Plus k who reinstaed in the
chair of st. Peter by French army; and to-day, as
precauton taken against the fear Of an encroachmen
upon and violation Of treaties The external policy OF the
Emperor sufficiently characterized by this simple state
ment After having had the honor Of saving religion
amidst the applause Of Europe Napoleon Ill is now
defending European right respect Of treaties order
peace, equity. He is not the conqueror that they
feared and 1t is not the people upon borders that Is
trembling for its tranquility Mol He is not render
ing possible coalition against France but he is rendering
impossible the partition of another Poland and the con-
spiracy the treason Of another treaty Of Plnz and
he is ready to take his place in great European coa
ton for the protection Of the integrity Of people and
the involability of right"
In the time reports from the East published yes
terday and this morning represent Russia and Turkey
both preparing for with great animation The Rus
sian armies said to be approaching the Turkish from
tiers in high spirits hoping to be in full march for
the conquest Of Constannope The army Of Bessarabia
is reinforced with horse and foot till il 900
and preparations openly making for the passage
Of the Pruth Rumor says that bridge Of boats is in
process Of construction In the Danube at Isma for the
invasion at that point OF the Turkish territories The
Sultan, his side, abandoning all hope Of being able
successfully to defend his frontier Of the Danube, is col
lecting all his forces make firm stand upon the line
Of the Balkan The strong posts at the entrance Of the
Black being prepared for resistance and large
bodies Of troops being brought together for the
lection Of the capital In Constannople itself the best
spirit Is said to animate all classes Of the population in
view Of the approaching struggle. The Greek subjects
themselves Of the Porte represented rejecting with
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