The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-13
| Arrival Of the Pacific-The European PrvA-

superficial observer would be inclined to be-
lieve The sstensible purpose of his visit was
merely to betroth his son and heir to an Aus
tran princess; but so little care was displayed
to conceal other and more momentous designs,
that few have fallen into the error of regarding
the future nuptals as the real object in view.
1t is now well known in Paris that NJ. His de
Buttenval French Ambassador to Brussels, on
learning the designs Of Prince Mepschikoff in
Turkey. coolly notified King Leopold that if the
Gar interfered with the present territorial d.
visions of Europe by Selling any portion of the
| Turkish domnions, the French Emperor would
regard himself absolved from the treaties of
1915. and would forthwith carry into effect his
cherished project against Belgium This threat
was duly communicated to the Courts of Aus
t-ia. Prussia and Russia All three powers
concurred in denouncng the ambitious scheme
of Napoleon; and Leopold resolved to visit his
friendly neighbors, in order to concert measures
for his defence He was received with unusual
honors both at Berlin and Vienna. A confer
ence between the soveregns was called at the lat
ter city for the 10th ult., and the Russian Prus-
sian and Austrian ambassadors were instruct
ed to apprise the French government that the
intentions of France were viewed With extreme
jealousy and dislike.
Meanwhile, the difficulty between Austria
and Switzerland has reached crisis. The
Austrian Ambassador has been recalled, and
the federal government have notified their
envoy, Mr.. Singer, to demand his passports,
frot ha Cyuic hovp
pealed to Europe for protection against the
designs Of their powerful foe;- and it does not
appear unlikely that France, at least. may
respond to the appeal. So long as there was a
chance OF France obtaining share Of the fede-
raj States, her government looked with tolera-
bic apathy on the tyrannical course pursued by
Austria; but now that the latter will hear of
no division Of the spoils, and aims only at sur
rounding and eventually crushing Piedmont
France has become wonderfully tender Of her
neighbours interests. and those journals which
are believed to speak from authority, laud the
courageous conduct Of the Swiss.
In the third place, we have the precise
accounts Of the failure of Prince MenschikoTs
mission to Constantinople. Whether it be
true or not that he has already demanded his
passports-whether Russia has, as is stated,
restricted her final demands to the spirit
usl supremacy Of the members Of the Greek
Church, or not cannot be doubted that
his original proposition has been rejected, and
a minister hostile to Russia been installed in
the department Of Foreign Affairs at Constan-
tinople. Lord John Russell " trusts" that Rus
STA will be satisfied that the demands of
the Gar were incompatible with the safety and
peace of Europe. Most people who have OBJ
served his persevering attempts to grasp Turkey,
and studied his recent tactics, will be inclined
to believe that he will. on the contrary, be ex-
tremely dissatisfied with the turn affairs have
taken. Had the Turks been left to themselves,
Abdul edjdscrown would not have been worth
six months purchase, at the present moment.
France and England have thought fit to inter-
fere and the prize so nearly won has been
wrested from the grasp Of the Car.
No one can fail to be struck with the singular
resemblance Of these three schemes, nurtured by
the three great continental powers of Europe.
France covets Belgium, but is kept at bay by
Austria. Austria would seize Switzerland
were it not FOR France. Russia would swallow
Turkey, did France and England not forbid the
operation. In the case Of all three the tempta-
ton is almost Irresistible. Louis Napoleon
ascended the imperial throne with the word
Peace on his lips, but with the fixed and we'll
known design in his heart 10 extend the borders
Of France 70 the Rhine II is time that design
was executed France i growing weary of
monotony. Austria has reached the acme Of
financial embarras sments. Subsisting from day
to day by dint Of desperate expcdieuts, her
government holds the people, the Hungarans,
and the Lombards, in subsection solely by the aid
Of a standing army Of 100000 men. a war ofag-
erosion could inaict no possible injury on her;
and such wars always hold out scGe chance Of
indefinite benefit Russia enjoys a plethora Of
money. prosperity, and troops. Her strength
requires exercise. The chnstlsement Of few
struggling lands Of Circassians or Georgiaus
can no longer occupy her unemployed army.
Unless some new debouche for the Cossaclis BE
opened IN Asia the conditions Of her progress
mpcra,iyely require some new Geld for the de-
yelopment ~ her energies n Europe. Tur-
10y j there TIE key II the Mediterranean AMI
DO only link wanting In The chain which scpa.
rates The two e0ntinents-tempting Nicholas a.
sorcly a i tempted his predecessor ono hun-
bred years ago.
IL Il thus no idle dream ~ military glory or
hairbrainei ambition which prompted tie sinal.
taneous movements q the three great powers
against Belgium, Switzerland and Turkey. n
the conquest Of the latter i a necessary ooadl-
tion Of the progress Of Russia, some attempt
upon the two former would seem essential t.
the existence Of The governments ofFrancs anl
Austria. Diplomacy and mutual jealolsy and
fear may intcrpose a temporary barrier 70 the
accomplishment Of their designs. Many years
may elapse before matters are ripe Tor a FINAL
explosion. Russia may, for some time to come
use Asia a. a saieiy-vaIve; Austria may resort
To new financial fonys-4S- forrs. France NAV al