The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-17

The News from Europe.

Toe news brought by the Europa presents
but little alteration IN the aspect Of the Turco-
Russian difficulty. The intelligence that the
recommendations embodied in the last note Of
the Vienna Conference rad been approved of
by The Divan, aud accepted by the Porte, does
not hold out any more immediate prospect of
the peaceable solution Of the questions in dis
pute. Although the Sultan consents to send
PleDipotentiery TO the proposed conference, he
properly adheres 10 his determination not to
treat on any terms short OF the recognition OF
doninions. aud he continues to insist upon the
evacuation ofthe Principaiities as prelimnar,
coalition to negotiation.
III this state ofiacts it is clear that the only
possible issue is a general war. 1t is scarcely
10 he expected that Nicholas will SO far forfeit
his character for consistency, or be willing in-
Frument in his own humiliation. by recedinp
hom the haugnty attitude that he has hitherto
assumed. To yield anything of his pretensions.
nov that ne is menaced by the combined action
OF england and France, would be to acknowl-
edge IN the face of Europe that he is coward
as well as bully. There is nothing in his
. - - ;''a.isu tho s,lnnasiti.,a .t--'' - A.
so disgrace himself De has been preparing for
this struggle ever since his accession to the
throne, and sooner than yield an iota OF the nd
vantages he has gained be- will risk the alter
native Of a long and desperate struggle
The conviction that this struggle can be no
longer averted seems 10 be fast gaining ground
IL Europe Even the more temporizing portion
Of The English cabinet have been at length
brought over to this conclusion reluctant "a
they have been to arrive at it, BY our private
letters from London we learn that, besides the
condition of several notifications in the Re-
form bill. which formed the ostensible preteyt
OF Lord Palmerstons resignation it was made
q sine qua non of the lattsrs return TO Office
that the remainder OF the cabinet should concur
with him in the adoption of energetic measures
against Russia. In order that iull effect should
be given to this change of policy, it is said that
Immediately after the meeting of Parliament
Lord Aberdeen will retire, and will De succeed
ed in the Premiership by his more warlike col
league. In the meantime, The utmost activity
is said to prevail in the dockyards and ord
HuIIt dtpaA tuShAs.
The preparations Of France are stated to be
on the most extensive scale, aud afford some
index to The probable character Of the approach
ing struggle. With so many motives of resent
ment against the Gar, both hereditary and
personal. the French Emperor would have been
long since in the field had ne not been held
back by the more prudent couusels Of the Eng
fish cabinet Whilst he has made a show of
moderation. however. it is certain that he has
been secretly stimulating the Porte to adopt its
present firm attitude and at the same time he
has himself been quietly preparing for the al
tentative to which il was certain to lead.
Unless therefore, one OF those unforeseen aud
providential chances should turn up, which
occasionally defeat the wisest calculations.
Europe will ere many months be plunged again
in all the horrors of a general war 1t is a
fearful prospect for humanity; but there are
hopes connected with ii that make millions of
hearts throb with exultation. Amidst the crash
Of decayed aud tottering thrones the enslaved
populations of Europe will again rise to
vindicate their trampled rights. and this time
will wreak heavy retribution upon the head.
Of their oppressors.
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