The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-08

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or TURKrY.-One of the most remarkable md n.
terestng revelations made In reference to the aairs
OF the East Is that contained Ia the secret corrr.
poudence between the Emperor of Russia and the
Government Of Great Britain, relative to the affairs
ofthe East, the position of Turkey, it's probable
dissolution, and its partition between Russia and
Great Britain In 1874. 1t appears that Count Mes
seirode drew up memorandum laying down the
principles which should govern Great Britain and
Russia IN their conduct towards Turkey. They
were to maintain the independence of that country,
aud her existing territorial possessions and not
allow the Porte to play off the different States of
Europe against one another, but to maintain as far
as possible, the unanniy OF the Representatives of
the fore gn Iwers, without timing the character
OF exclusive ascendancy For nearly ten years
these principles were observed, but in January,
1858 the Car intimated to Sir G. H. Seymt1or his
conviction that Turkey was on the verge of ruin,
and it was very important that England aud Russia
should come to a perfectly good understanding on
these affairs, and that neither should take any dec
sive step OF which the other 10 not appraised Tur-
key, according to the Gear, was a sick mana
very sick man, and it would be great misfortune
to Europe if he were TO clip off without dispoeing
properly ofhis effects, az his dear friends desired
We cannot" says the Gear, 'sresuscitate what is
dead 1.-THE Turkish Empire falls, it falls to rise
no more. And put it to you, therefore, whether
1t Is not better to be provided beforehand for con.
tmgency, than to incur the chaos, confusion and
the certainty OF an European war, all of which
must attend the catastrophe il it should occur un-
expectedly, and before some ulterior system has
been sketched"
The British Minister suggested that s,great dis.
inclination might be expected in England, to dis.
posing by antcipation of an old friend and ally p
Ihe Emperor admitted this might be 90, but said
frankly. that If England thinks of ever establishing
herself at Constantinople, he would not allow it
He was equally disposed to enter into an engage
nent MOTTO establish himself there "proprietor
but If everything were left to chance circumstan-
ces might compel him to occupy Constantinople-
He must keep his word as a sovereign, and protect
the Greek Church-but negotiation would probably
be sufficient to do so. These facts being commu-
nicated to Lord John Russell, the latter suggested
that an agreement beforehand, made, with view
to Turkey dissolution, would probably hasten IT,
Austria and France could not, in fairness. bekept
In ignorance of the transaction, would such
concealment be consistent with the end of prevent
ing an European war. conflict would arise from
the very means taken to prevent it, for neither
England or France. nor probably Austria. would
be content to see Constantinope permanently in
the hands of Russia. On the part of Great Britain
her Majesty's Government declared that they re
nounccd all intention or wish to hold Constantine.
pie. He would also give an assurance that Great
Britain will enter into agreement to provide for
the contingency of the fall of Turkey, without
previous communications with the Emperor of Rus
sia. ~ FL &E.t'fl r-f fs4tGft ~
February 81. the Emperor again spoke to Sir G..
H. Seymour, about the "dying man." and the ne
ceseity of some understanding. Rather than SUBJ
NIT to CoDstantinople being held by either English,
French, any great nation, or any attempt to re-
construct a Byzantine Empire, or any extension
of Greece as would render her powerful State
or any breaking up of Turkey into little Republics
asylums for Kossuths and Mazzinis he would go
to war as long as he had man and musket left TO
carry it on. The French Government appeared to
be desirous of embroiling them all in the East with
view to get Tunis. All he wanted was good un-
derstanding with the English, he cared nothing
about the rest. The British minister said s'your
majesty has forgotten Austria The Emperor
said 'ohen Ispeak Of Russia, speak Of Austria as
,oell uha suits the suits the other interests
as regards Turkey are perfectly identical" 1t was
at this interview that the Emperor proposed the
division of Turkey between Russia and Great Brit
ain. in the event Of the dissolution of the Otto.
man Empire he thought it might be less difficult to
arrive at satisfactory territorial arrangement than
was commonly believed "The Principalities are y
he said. sin fact an Independent State, under nv
protection, this might so continue. Servia might
receive the same form of government. So again
with Bulgaria There seems to be no reason why
this province ehouid not form independent state.
As to Egypt, ] quite understand the importance to
ENGLAND of that territory. can then only say that
IL.
succession npon the fall of the Empire, you should
take possession OF Egypt, l shall have no otjec-
tions to oter would say the same thing of Gambia,
that island might suit yOu and | do not know why
it should not become an English possession" steer
These disclosures were replied to by Lord Cla-
rendon. who said that the British Government
would adhere TO the principles in Lord John Rus.
sells despatch that England wanted no territorial
aggrandisement, and could not be party to pre-
vious arrangement from which she was to derive
no benefit N, secret understanding could be had
which could be kept secret This would be the
signal for preparation for ntri CUES of every de-
scription and for revolts among the 0hristian sub
ects of the Porte Each power and each party
would endeavor to secure its future interests and
the dissolution OF the Turkish empire would be
preceded by a state of anarchy which must aggra-
vate every difficulty, if did not render peaceful
solution of the question impossible. The Emperor.
subsequently, the reception of this despatch, said
that he felt the two Courts clearly understood each
other and that there was nothing he relied SO con-
fdently upon as the word of gentleman" He
was disposed to act upon this system with the clear
understanding however, that the same rule of
conduct shall be observed, without distinction, and
unanimously, by each of the great Powers, and
that none OF them shall take advantage OF the
weakness of the Porte to obtain from concessions
which might turn to the prejudice OF the others
At the very moment he was giving these assurances,
the Emperor was paving the way for violating his
promises by seeking pretext for war, when, IN.
stead of proloneing the existence ofthe sick man.
bis lite was to be cut short and Constantinople
would be in the hands of the Czar.
DEPARTURE OF TReors--Two companies OF U.
8. troops sailed from New York on "Wednesday for
Aspnwall, en- route for California, in the steamer
Illinois. The companies B. and L.. of the Third
Regiment, and most of the men are the same who
sailed in the San Francisco few weeks ago, whose
appalling fate is known toa all. Brevet Lieut. Col
George Nerman goes out chief in command o.
these companies, in place of Col. Gates, who hsd
command on the steamer San Francisco, and whe
has since reIinquished the charge ol the Third Re
giment, in consequence OF the unhappy circum
stances growing out ofthe wreck ofthat steamer
DEsTRucrIyE FIRE.-A fire broke out in Patter'
son, N. j., on the morning Of the 5th which consum
ed the large factory known as the Star Mn, wild
Its entire contents of machinery, tools. &c. Ihs
building was occupied by the following persons i
The Machinists Association, machine shop; Z. r.
Young, cotton, mill Holden & Drew, machine
shop John Ryle, silk factory. Three adjolnine
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