Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-12-30
The Battle Of Slnopr.

<hayt them in abundance By some il is considered
Nc likely to bring about better chance for an early
Fcemept of the difficulty and by others that il is
the signal for general war in Europe Much de
ponds upon the character of the battle in eiiccting
anything either way. We have conflicting reports as
20 its extent One, that il was a great contest bc
tween Russian and Turkish fleets in which the
latter was entirely destroyed. Another, that il was
only between Russian fleet and a Turkish saua,lron
Of three frigaes and two small steamers conveying
men and stores to the Turkish army in Asia If the
latter account be correct il have but little infu
ence IN intimidatng the Turks nclinng the Car TO
peace, or involving the Western Powers who viii
gladly seize upon an to avoid taking any p,r
IN the war Ii, on the other hard the report of an
extensive and disastrous engagement aggressive on
the part of Russia should be correct il must be At
tended with most important consequences That II
mas oeeh an engagement of that character appears to
be sustained by news from the most authentic sour
oes IL may then, either have the effect of beolipc
the wounded pride Of the Gar consolinp him for tho
loss OF his armies on the Danube and Of reconcIin
him to renewed negotiations for peace or il may en-.
courage him to keep up the war and to make further
aggression on the Ottoman Empire OF this we can
only Judge by the future course of Russi, b,,t ,,
are not prepared to believe that the chances for neoc
have been lessened in any deyrec nv tho r,a,,i
Russian victory on the Black Sea Foreign n,ners
concur, however, in the opinion that II incro,so H.
personalities OF general European war, and some n,
them assert that such must now be the inov;,,b1 20
suit Even the London Times, the English peace
organ, dscourses now in belligcrsnt tones and ,i,
up the hope of peace. The Tines saws, II disnou
the hopes we have been led 10 entertain y, sc.
ton for we cannot share the opinion that this succo
will lower in any degree the temper or pretensios q,
Russia, and 1t imposes upon the allied fleets Tho
following extract from the Times NAV servo 70 chou
the view taken of the affair by the English Cabinet
as the Times has all along exl .essed the views If Tine
Cabinet on :hs question:
I'VE have thought it duty to uphold and def,rJ tho
cause OF peace as long peace compatible with tho
honor ana dignity OF the country and feel no rs-et
that 20 the very last have adhered TO co,s o., ~
cy which just for the hest Interests Of = va
and of tae civilized world prescribed Rut wa ~ 49,
concealed our opinion that the occurring in the
Last might ere long compel US meet by more rasolp
measures stcrner alternative and we have renca,sU
urged upon the Governments of England aud France the
necessity OF oelng prepared with plan Of operations
adapted to such an emergency If the int.lirencc Ia,
received be confirmed in the in which II r,,5
already come" ''''' HA7
The tone of leading English journals NAV he
Juuseu ny the extracts below. Thus the London Adj.
yertiser remarks:
IaIft Pag
As far as Turkey and Russia concerned il il hInod
var As far as England is concerned it Is a pcr6jions
dishonest siockJobong war To feed the illrdiy an.
nuon oi one monster, whole nation must be oy.rrur
with lire and sword That DoHsf,r-we need ec,rcey
name him,-s one OF the family of European kings He
nereore commands the sympathy and respect of his cr
tire kindred. And all the Conventions ,Copfrrcncss
Notes and Amistces but so many snares deIsiops
-"u uAp' iaiu Tor the unfortunate Ottoman people
Us this conduct BETTING great country We are
commercial people and we forfeit our character c
Veracy and consistency, cease to be worthy q, c,di,
and our status a trading nation excent In bIooi IA
ever lost That England is blame for the shedding of
the blood OF the Turks pretend 10 DENY For
eor hat political crat could design has been resottei
Ior sht purpose OF sitting the expression Of popular
s On ''ls most momentous question. 4 fleet has been
sent to the Black Sea, but it is there onl, to witness b
capture OF Turkish ships by Russian men of war and no
an armi5tce is to be demanded at the hands of the C
IN order that the Orthodox Faith Of mock Pope NAV n
De outraged by the scimetar Of the Mussulman"
Inc Liverpool Times abiding particularly to the
late naval battle is very severe on Lord Abcrlcens
Peace policy. 1t says
The destruction Of the Turkish feet by the Russians
IS me result OF Lord Aberdeen policy and England
Wickedness and io. Those accustomed to taste the bor
iors OF political warfare in the Premier OF Enrands morn.
ing lace, can read many dark chapter lie was one t
Tue mueS who stood by when the Turkish ncet was bu.
RED In the waters Of Nayarno And now in the .,u,
crafty silence he witnesses the funeral of second Turk
lfnneetn Snope But the circumstances aud esponsi.
bles attending the are very different In the
former case Lord Abcrd srespon-bty was thai ony of
statesmen Boosting Of great foresight: penetration and
nigh nationality But his resp1ns ponsibGty ia ,t
o. Minister OF state, bound by oath to discharge
one oil the highest trusts assigned on earth Pro.
uB 'ue'asc oithe nation entrusted 20 his mater
which can be accomplished with facility and established
without prejudice. He sent an English dee, In the E,ck
sea Admiral Dundas commands that fleet He sgss seut
20 the public have been told cooperate with the Turk
$50 squadron. But where va- Admiral Dundazp Where
"as the heroic Admiral OF the French n.es They were
Eo AZ 5'hopc Tue birthplace Of Doscncs was too cas.
scal aocahy for the Scotch Dundas OF the frog Admiral
oi France That the British fleet was not there Is s,rt
That Lord Aberdeen account for II admiral Dun.
Jas mean 10 excuse hmselfby pointing TO the dpncer Of
the navigation Of the Black sea let him be recalled that
ne may be publicly examined On this point
INC DAY wo tru't is fr spent when tie rights Of na.
tone can be battered for % mess OF uottaye II
the Destruction o the ottoman beet has taken place o.
neral European war must be the inevitable result and Inc
actors ~ to prelude 10 no unowarl aud llmentablc an
Europe my ''' ~
itis truly time for English journals to speak out
ln language such a. the above but hoy ar il will in
hnen'e 'ho curse Of Lord Aberdeen and his Cabinet
a yet 10 be seen. The ylscatng not to say trcach
'fous oourc pursued towards Turkey from the frs,
"y the English Government may justly cause suspi-
ooh as 70 the honesty II her professions Of aTjriiny
protection against Russian agrcssiou- She has stood
Oh ana allowed the Car to march his forces upon
iu'ki7h territory AMI still allows hun To- hold posses.
SION OF that territory although H. immediate cyacu.
auon was announced by member ofthc English Cab
met a. the "7C "a" non 20 any term or peace With
an English hect IN tho Bl1r Sea- for the protection
OF turkey, fno has allowed the Russians t. max,
successful attack upon Turkish vessel. and still mo
acton IS taken to save the Turks from Russian ap
gre'ulons beyond aborGyc conference at Vienna i'm
which the Western Powers now appear to occupy the
humilatng position Of suong for peace at the lcet Of
the Russian Emperor
Unless the naval victory Of the Ru..ian- nm tbe
Black Sea, should have the effect Of INDUCING the Cl,r
20 listen to reasonab terms ofpclce ro.ult which
= very questionable the future position Of the Enc
h'h and French Governments will be better under
stood The Turks will be LEFT to struggle alone. or
Europe soon be involved in general war.
~ The great Grc which broke out in New YORK Tues
dsy mornirr derirnved the shin utr..t p.,.,tr..