The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-08

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The Eastern Questionable Letter OF the Em-
peror Napoleon to the Emperor Nicholas.
The latest news received from Europe was published
in paper Of yesterday The quidnuncs still INDUCED
the hope that diplomacy would effect the work Of paci6
cation But extensive preparations for war were being
made by both England and Frances and all the indica-
tons seem to poriend desperate struggle. The COM
bned fleet Of these two great maritime powers. consist
ing OF ortyeght rsiclas<rhps about to set sail
for The Baltic, and operate against ST. Petersburgh.
The letter Of Louis Napoleon 10 the Gar will be found
annexed. 1t is said by telegraph that the proposition
embraced in its conclusion has been rejected by Mich
oas
PALACE OF THE TUILEREs,
January %, 1854
SIRE: The difference which has arisen between your
Majesty and Porte has assumed such grave
think il right myself TO explain directly to
your Majesty the part which France has taken in this
question, and the means which sugges, themselves 10
order avoid the dangers which the tranquil
lity Of Europe.
The note which your Majesty has just my govern
men and that of Queen Victoria endeavor prove that
the system Of pressure adopted from the
ment by the maritime powers which alone involved
the question in bitterness On the contrary, according
my view, the mater would have continued eabne. ques-
If the occupation Of the two pncpalites had sud
denly transferred it from the region Of Discussion that of
fact Nevertheless, although your Msestys troops had
tered Walacha, advised the Porte consider thai
occupation warke acihus proving our extreme de-
sire for Cancellation.
After had consulted with England Austria and Prus.
STA, proposed your Majesty note, designed give
satisfaction ALL Your Majesty accepted We had
hardly however been iofomed Of this good news when
your minister by explanatory commentaries destroyed all
the concato effects Of H. and thus prevented from in
.sng Constantinopls upon It's pure and simple sdop
ton The Porte, for It's part suggested modif
The note, which the representatives OF the
four powers Vienna indsposed agree They
not, However agreed 10 by your Majesty. II was
that the Porte wounded ~ It's dignity its indie
ence threatened and being compelled army 10
oppoie that Of your Majesty, preferred to declare
than remain in Of uncertainty and humility
The PORE had claimed support the OF the Porte
appeared be just one, and the English aud French
squadrons therefore ordered to the Bosphorus.
Our auitrde in reference to Turkey was that Of pro-
teoor but IL was passive We did incits her
We INCREASINGLY addressed the Of the Sultan the adj
Of peace and moderation, persuaded that this the
best mode OF coming agreement and the four powers
other propositions. Your Majesty, yosr part,
bbuE the canness which arises from the Consciousness
OF strength conlened yourself with epusng from the left
bank Of The Danube, Asia, the attacks OF the Turks
and with the moderation worthy Of the chei OF a great
mpe, your Majesty declared that you would act
defensive.
Up 10 that period. them were, may say, interested
spectators bat sim ply spectators Of the dispute when the
affair Of Sinope compelled us 10 take decisive part
France and England had thought necessary send
"a lhe N
were not engaged Ia The conflicts which place upon
land Bot III very different There al the
entrance Bospbofus 1900 guns the exiseace Of
which loudly enough Turkey that The two
leading maritime powers would not allow her to be
lacked by The affair Sinope for painful
IL unercepied for IL matters little TO whether
the Turks wished convey munitions Of war to the
Russian territory,
1n1sot, Russian ships attacked Turksh vessels In the
Of Turkey while those vessels were lying quietly
anchor Turkish port The Turkish vessels were de-
suoyed, in spite Of the that there no wish
aggressive and In spite Of the vicinity
OF our squadruns Il was longer policy which re-
ceived a oheok-t military honor. The sound OF
shot Sinope eyerberated painfully In the
hearts OF all those who in England ard 10 France respect
national dignity There general participation the
sentiment that wherever reach allies
ought be respected out OF this feeling arose The order
given squadrons the Black sea- and 10 pre-
vent by force II necessary, the Of similar
event
Thence arose the corrective sent 70 ice cabi
net Of ST. Pesrbursh, announcing ihs, ii The
Turks from making aggressive upon the coasts Of
Russia we would also protect the Turks upon their
territory As the Russian hert IN prohibiting its nav
CATION OF the sck sea, placed Il upon different
condition, because Il was inn orsnt during the pre-
serve guarantee equivalent force 70 the occupation Of
Torktsh tsrory and thus facilitate The conclusion Of
peace by having the power Of making desirable
change.
Such, Sire i the real result and statement Of the facts
II Is clear dat, having arrived at this point, they must
either bring about definite understanding OF decided
ruptGfe
Your Majesty has given 80 many proofs Of your solicit
,ude for the tranquility Of Europe, and by beneheep
influence powerfully arrested the spirit OF disorder
doubt the you will take In the al
tentative which presents itself 70 choice Should
your Majesty be desiross myself Of pacific ooncn
sion what would be simple than declare that
armistice shall be signed, that things shall resume
their diplomatic course that all hostltes shall cease and
that the begerent forces shall from The places
which motives OF have led them Z
Thus The Russian troops would abandon the principai
ties and our squsdrous the Black sea.
Your Majesty, pfcerring 70 treat directly with Turkey,