The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-29
The Peace Of Europe.

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The London correspondent Of the Philadelphia
American writes as follows, under date of 26th
| ult:
The peace of Europe was never in more
threatened condition than at this moment. The
"amicable relations" which are SO frequently ad-
vcrted to BY members of the government, GER
tainly cannot justly apply now to our position
with other European governments. We are
openly dstrustcd by Austria. We have always
at least for eeutury-stood in an antagons-
tic position with respect to Russia; and, notwith-
standing the professions of the Emperor of the
French, the increase in our naval armament and
army, the enrolment of the militia, and the for
tifcaton of the whole coast show pretty plainly
what faith is placed in these professions by the
home government Prussia finds it a matter of
policy, independent of inclination, to favor the
views of Austria; and thus, it may be said that
the whole of the Continental powers are disaf
fected towards England. Daily the breach grows
wider, and the events Of the past ten days are
rapidly extending it, until it promises to become
very serious.
The position of Turkey is one of imminent
danger The dsmemberment of. the Empire is
a theory which has long been cherished by Aus
tria and Russia; while Prussia, who would en-
pect to come in for a slice would not be averse
to such IN event. Every opportunity likely to
tend to such a result is eagerly seized by Ans
tria, and every pretext employed to insult and
annoy Turkey, which chance or contrvance can
give it. The Montenegro question was eagerly
taken as an opportunity for concentrating large
body of troops on the Dalmatian frontier, and
the despatch Of 4 special envoy to Constantine
pie with demands coucllcd in a tone of insolence,
and an autograph letter from the Emperor Fran
els Joseph, dictated in impcrous terms, to the
Sultan. These demands were he surrender of
the ports of Suttarina and Klcck, on the Dal
matian coast, through which the Montcncgrns
receive their supplies Of aTus and amumtion-a
claim by Austria to be the protector Of Christi
auity in the East, and a recognition 10y the Porte
of the independence of the Montcnegrins. Five
days were allowed by Count Leinngen for the
ultimatum OF Turkey. An additional three days
has been asked b. the Minister Fuad Efeudi.
The Ministers of England and France have had
frequent interviews with the Ottoman Minister,
and have supported him in his determination not
to comply with the demands made 10y Austria.
1t is, however, rumorcl that the Intervention of
France will be asked by Turkey and accepted by
France. Whatever the result Of this negotia-
tion England will stand by Turkey. One fact,
alone, will compel her. The total amount Of
wheat imported into England, last We .r, was
about C,75O,00O quarters. Of this large quan-
tity, no less than 3,350,000 quarters were sup
piled bv the East, or at least came by way Of
Gala,z, from Hungary and Turkey The alb
sorption Of this large empire by Austria and Rus
sin would not be allowed quietly by England OF
France. Yet there is 70 question that an effort
IS beng mace BY the three Powers most inter,
c>tcd to accomplish tins result rs quietly rs pos
siL'e. Tie events at Milan coupled with an at
tcrnrtcd assassination Of the Emperor Of Austria,
have led tho torc@H governments I" believe that
these w!"E>! mad attempts have been coacoct
cd in London, which is deemed the hot.Lel Of
revolution.
An cncrgctic note on the sub jcct Of the rcfil-
gees i'll London and jersey, demonstrating with
the English government, is said to have been
prepared bv NJ. Drown dc IhuyS, to be Jointly
Forwarded by Austria, France and Russia, to
England. That this will have the effect Of caus
ing Eng giand to eXpcl the tugitvcs, is not for a
moment to be supposed That any other result
will satisfy the complaining Governments cunnot
be expected: That the breach between them,
now existing. will be c<Scmcd thereby, is not
likely. THUS We are slumbcrinw OH a shoulder
lng Volcano The cxp plosion cauEot be prevent