The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-20

ing that We viii not discuss It, Should u0y bssys
out. Frame uH apply herself to it tonhout fear, afte,
har'ng entered on ,rrft0pf Boosting. IL is grea
thing fr States for individuals TO have in the
favor duty III the present time and history in the
future portion Of the French press, moment
led astray by the perncous councils of party spirit
has returned to the dictates Of common and o
patriotism. Thus, the Assembiee rationale plainly
admits that the passage of the Pruth by the Rus
slams is violation of treaties but il il ,nuc msta
ken u affirming that the passage of the Dardanelle
by the allied fleets would he another. Treaties clos,
the Dardanees to the allied fleets in time of peace
which seer sto signify that they open them in time
of war. Besides, ihe Dardanelles are closed in the
interest Of tie Porte VIII ch ALSO without doubt i'm
plies that the Porte itself can open them to those
persons who come to defend her against an unjust
aggression. All Europe is unanimous in admitting
the moderation aud loyalty which the allies of Tur
key have evinced in this amentable difference
France in particular, is entitled to be proud of the
part which the government of the Emperor has
traced out for her, for it may be boldly affirmed
whatever happens, that France would derive from
peace more advantage, and would receive from wal
less damage, than any other people"
The Manif-sto OF Nicholas Of Russia-Its Pc.
Iltlcal Effects IN Europe
From be London Times, July
The manifesto OF the Emperor of Russia on his causes
OF difference with the Ottomln empire, which we
publish elsewhere. was promulgated on the 26th OF
June, OILY one day after orders had been despatched
to the Russian armies to cross the Pruth. At the
same tine we learn by Geographic despatch from
Vienna. dated yesterday, that the Pruth has actu.
ally been passed at Leova by the corps destined for
The occupation OF Wallachia, and at Skouliany by
tIe corps TO operate in Modava and it is stated
that General Gortschakof would arrive this day ut
Bucharest The decisive step is therefore at length
taken, and the hesitation hitherto shown by the
Russian government has given way to rapid and
vigorous action Indeed, the publication of the
manifesto is distinct proof that the Emperor has
taken his course, and we must form our
opinion Of his policy from his own declarations.
hio SFa 10 tat lnA ole
the anatcism of the Emperors subjects it may serve
that purpose for it brcathes throughout the spirit Of
religious intolerance and ecclesiastical domination;
but not word Is to be found in it which can be in
terpretCd to establish case OF war; according to the
laws and usages Of the civilized powers of Europe
Not fact Is adduced on which any such case of
can be founded-not a principle is invoked which
is not repugraIt to that policy which has hitherto
been the basis OF the peace Subsisng between lssa
and the Porte. 1t starts from the assumption that
there is identity between that church Of which the
Emperor of Russia is the head and the orthodox faith
OF the Greek or Eastern churches not included within
his domnlons. But this sumption is entirely ground
less is demonstrated by the fact that the Emperor Of
Russia is the head OF the church in his donions but
not the head Of the Christian churches in the domn
lons OF the Sultan, any more than the Queen of Eng
land who s head OF The church in this country,
claim to be regarded as head of the Protestant
churches all over the world. But, secondly admit
ting for the sake OF argument the "hoy obligations"
Of which the Emperor speaks do relate to the whole
OF it, he has utterly failed to show that the rights
OF that church have ever been invaded at all. He
accuses the Porte Of having per6diously broken
an oath, by which is meant that the Porte, having
church, was induced, by the ill advised influence
OF the French ambassador, to revoke that firman.
Such an act may have been impolitic, but it was
no infracton Of positive right and it constitutes
Emperor of Russia seems prepared to take
with an armed han l, especially as the specific griev-
ance complained of with reference to the Holy
Places was actually removed, by the admission of
Prince MenschikOf himself before these Interior de-
mands were put forth at ALL To assert that "all the
means by which the just claims Of Russia could be
peaceably adjusted have been tried in vain, is d.
rect violation Of the truth for in far the claims
OF Prince Menschikon were just or even tangible,
they were adjusted to his satisfaction, and with
the concurrence of our own ambassador. 1.-The stub
bornDess OF the Porte, is not courteous expression
towards power with which the Emperor Nicholas
still processes not to be at war; but in this instance
what he is pleased to call the "stubbornncss of the
Porte is other than the deliberate conviction OF
every statesman in Europe, and the concurrent
opinion Of every power, including even Austria which
has not bestated to express that conviction with
an energy and constancy that does her honor. The
Danuban provinces are to be occupied. as pledge
tor the re establishment OF the rights of Russia
der any, circumstances whatever. But where has
Russia shown that any Of her rights have been
THROWN She talks Of binding the Porte to observe
stlemnly the involabilty of the orthodox church.
But how has any immunity of that church been vic.
lated or Threatened with violationl We are wea-
ried by the attempt to thrash this chat for an argu
nent or fact when it contains neither the one nor
the other and reduced after all, to reason
differences drawn altogether from the absence Of
son. But let any one compare the arrogant and ut
terly ubfounded language OF this document with the
temperate and almost submissive tone Of Reschid
Pashas last note TO the Russian cabinet, In
to its demands and it will be impossible to doubt
that when the Emperor Nicholas talks Of going forth
fob fnrf to Orth foitI hoc Tnrko in
her blindness and stubbornness desires to Cypress it,
he either uses words without meaning, or he con-
templates actions which none of his allegations
Justify.
The important consideration attached to this mani
festo is not however, its effect the rest of Europe
but on the subjects of the Russian crown aud the
members Of the Russian church, to whom it s d.
recty, if not exclusively, addressed. There lies we
like the Russian arguments ard proofs Of public law
of small value in support Of their traditional de-
sires and their claims To spiritual ascendancy. With
a full assurance in the arm Of the Almighty. ne shall
90 forth to fight for the orthodox faith, are the
words Of this manifesto which will resoand through
the Empire. 1t is the cry a crusade raised nong
people who still Of the age of the crusaders 1t
is appeal to sentiments which no rational govern
ment would excite, unless is prepared to give them
an amount OF satisfaction which, in this instance
Russia cannot command, until she has dictated
terms, not only to the Pfte but to every independ.
cpt State in Europe. we are assured by competent
public are SO in6amed that at st. Petersburg the
government is bamed not for its violence, but for
It's mc deration and surprise has been expressed at
The articles language still employed to temperand
qualify the published declarations OF the government
But the opinion OF the public in Russia is very much
tie government allows it or wishes it to be- and
we eannot conceive more weighty and grievous re-
than that of throwing fresh fuel on this
smoulderng fire.
England.
ArYnNy
FOR wAR-OPERATIvE sTRIKEs-ROYAL MOVE
hENrs-IMPoRT OF PRECIOUS METALs-ARRIvAL
OF THE SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, ETC.
Her Majesty and Prince Albert were to review the
great fleet at Spthead on Thursday the 18th inst The
Queen would be accompanied by the Prince and
Princess Royal Of Prussia and other personages.
The spectacle was expected to be one OF unusual
effect, a. the feet comprised eight line OF battle
ships lime heavy frigaes and sundry smaller steam
YES els The feet was anchored in line Of battle in
three divisions and presented magnificent and inn
posing appearance.
Several more line of battle ships were being got
ready for sea- and would soon, with other steamers