The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-01
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PER THE CANADA.

)i Austria to the invitation to join the Western
Powers in an alliance against Russia: 3
"She docs not feel herself called on TO join the
Western Powers in a declaration of war against
Russia, but is prepared to sign convention for se
curing the integrity of Turkey in the spirit of the
treaty otle4l. Austria viii maintain peace in Ser
via, Montenegro, and Bosnia, leaving it to the West
ern Powers to care for Greece and the Greek pro-
vnces in Turkey. .s +.
The Russian Correspondent states that Prussia
approves this.
BATTLE BETWEEN THE Turks AND RUSSIANS
! despatch dated Kalarasch Opposite Silistria on
the Dauube,l dated March 4'h, says
About 1900 Turks crossed the river in three
places. They encountered about an equal number
OF the Russians, and, after an engagement, which
lasted some hours, and dismounting several Rus
sian guns, they retired to the right bank.
THE FRENCH FLEEr.-The following is the latest
intelligence relative the French fleet.
Advices from Toulon state that the Napoleon
had lett tor Algeria in order to transport troops-
The Suffren, the Vile de Paris and the Alger were
just finishing their retit. The Christopher Colum-
bus was expected to carry to the East Marshal st.
Arnaud and staff.
Marshal St Armand ia TO leave Paris on the
24th.
Advices from Malta of the 9th, state that Sardi
nlan frleate arrived from the Pireus, had brought
news that the Anglo. French squadron in the Adria-
tic bad Intercepted supply of arms and munitions
OF war destined for the Albanian insurgents.
RUSSIA AND ENGLAND-The St Petersburg Jour
Nal OF the I'd of March. has long article-semi-oi
hclai-in reply to the speech fLord John Russell
Aiter characterizing the speech as extremely i'll
tempered and coming from Cabinet Minister
without precedent Tor the bitterness of inveciye'
the Journal goes on to say that the chief point of
interest In the speech is the determination ofthe
British Government which it reveals 1t adds
1t must be very evident henceorward that the
peace Of the o0rld does not depend upon chance 0ny
6at that farms decided clement of the plans Of
the English Ministry.
The Journal goes on to speak of the distrust of
the Russian ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS no surprise
that France should have distrusted it, but indulsing
its astonshment that England should have for
moment doubted ii. 1t complains with much feel.
ing ofthe position of England and hints at Diploma.
tic interchanges of opinions-ofthe frankest
pondence, long continued, between Russia and En-
gland, in which mutual purposes and mutual friend
ships were freely avowed and cordially expressed.
The article from the Journal, being regarded
as authorised by the CAR, was made the subject
of a debate in the British House of Commons
Lord JOHN RUSSELL stated that as the confidential
correspondence had been referred to by authority
OF the Russian Government, Her Majesty's Go
vernment could no longer hesitate in laying the
correspondence upon the table of the House. He
added
trust it will be seen from our correspondence
that, while we showed every respect for the Empe-
ror of Russia, we withheld every suggestion which
could tend to dismember TO the Ottoman Empire
Hear hear
PRussA.-The Prussan Correspondent de.
clares that the neutrality of Prussia alone can
preserve the peace of Central Europe From the
moment, it says, she raises her arm 'eiher for the
East or West,' war on the Danube, the Vistula
or the Rhone, would infallibly follow.
THE CHRISTIANS IN TURKEY AND THE GREEKS.
In the House of Commons on the 18th, a long de-
bate was occasoned by speech of Mr.. MoNcKroN
MILNEs upon the policy of the government, with
regard TO the Greek inhabitants of Turkey, and
the Turkish Christians Both Lord JOHN Russell
and Lord PALMERsToN declared that it would be
the object of the British Government in the course
OF the proceedings upon the Eastern question: do
all in its power to improve the condition OF the
Christians in Turkey. They at the same time de.
elared that the government would irown upon and
discourage the insurrection which had begun
among the Christians in Turkey. AS an instance
OF the Improvement already effected in the condi-
di.ion of the Christians in Turkey Lord PALMER
sroN made the following statement:
sit was only few days since the Government,
received the copy OF firman. by which Christian
testimony is allowed to be received in all cases
civil and criminal, and in all courts throughout the
whole OF the Ottoman Empire; and by this great
privilege is conferred on the Christian subjects of
the Sultan"
In the course of the debate the following passage
occurred in brief speech of Sir ROBERT PEEL
(son of the late distinguished prime Minister)
+ The Greek movement for freedom had been in
activity Tor many years. and that Turkey was sink.
ing into decrepltude. The success of one race and
the fall OF the other might be delayed by the Jealous
nerposltion OF other Powers, but the result could
only be postponed, not averted. Greek indepen-
dence he believed must ultimately be established
and the Ottoman rule extinguished in Europe
But 10 the meantime we were right in fighting for
tue Mahometans, as our army would be directed
against a still more cruel and formidable despo
Gsm.
THE REFoRMERs AND THE BANQUET TO SIR
CHARLES NArIER.-Quite spicy debate took place
in the House OF Commons on the 18th, upon ques.
ton by Mr.. FRENCH, addressed to Sir ]. GRAHAM.
as 10 whether it were true declared at the late
Reform dinner to Admiral Sire NAPIER, that he
had given that officer power to declare war upon
entering the Baltic.
Sir j, GRAHAM stated in reply that he had hoped
that the Admiral would have had such power, but
hitherto no orders had been given the fleet to enter
the Baltic, nor any authority to declare war.
Mr. BRIGHT charged Sir J. GRAHAM, Lord PAL
MERsToN aud Sir W. WORDSWORTH with "reckless
levity" for their speeches at the aforesaid reform
dinner; utterly inconsistent with the gravity and
responsibility OF their situations Cabinet Minis
ters. s...... .,..-.
Lord PALMERsroN declared his utter Indifference
to any opinion Mr.. BRIGHT might form of his con.
duct public or private. 4#-&
Sir T. HuBERr wanted to know whether Sir J
GRAHAM atfhe dinner had declared that as Reform.
ers they glad that the British flag In the Eux
inc and Baltic was entrusted totwo such champions
as Admiral DrNDAs and Sir CHAs. NAPIER.
SirJ. GRAHAM admitted that he had, and declared
that Reformers might congratulate themselves d.
Two such champions of Reform were found wor
of fuch posts. 1'8f5f
Mr. DIsRAELI considered the expressions harm
less. Even ifauthority had been given to Sir C.