Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-04-13
Foreign Affairs.
Correspondence of.Ae y. y. journal Of Commerce.

fanything had been wanting 10 cement the alli-
ance OF the French and English nations il has
been fully supplied by the publication ofthe & Sc
cret and confidential correspondence between
the czar and the British government briefly al
luded TO in my last letter.
Ii has transpired, that while the car as il
ignored the existence of the government of the
Emperor Napoleon in making his overtures TO
England, he was afterwards fain TO play the same
game with France, who in her turn had 10 reject
certain willy advances not unlike those which the
correspondence has disclosed. The treatment of
France has been therefore what the Scotch call
"giving the auld shoon," term applied when
suitor rejected by one lady lays his proposals be-
fore another
heindignaton of the French knows no bounds,
as is evnced by the sentiments expressed by the
journals throughout the whole of France; while
the honorable conduct of England is now the uni
versal theme, and we are not likely soon again TO
hear the epithet "peJfde Albionp The only ex-
ceplion 10 this appears 10 be fusionist' organ,
u Union, which has been misunderstanding by
throwing doubts on the good faith of the English
government; and emissaries Of the same party
have been darkly limiting that there may exist
other documents which have not yet been made
public, which will tell against the conduct Of Eng
land. This is mere fabrication. We may be sure
that the car has done his worst. He has even
exposed his own hypocrisy and dupicity in the
forlorn hope of disuniting England and France,
and his desperate move has had the very opposite
effect.
Il is much to be regretted that the French gov
ernment should still resort 10 the suppression of
newspapers. The Union has received an official
caution since the publication ofthe article alluded
10; and il has re Gently been stated that all news
papers in France TO be suspended. excepting
the Moniteur and the Pays in Paris, and one jour
nal IN each department. on the ground of prevent
ing the spread Of information which might be dan
gerous in time OF war. No steps have however,
been taken as yet towards this wholesale and I'M
Ia. L0~ II,
been expected in Paris that part, at least, the
English troops, would pass through France
their way 10 the east. Several transports have
already sailed with cargoes of horses, which will
be conveyed 10 the Mediterranean by way Of Glib
raltar; but cavalry and artillery, TO the number
OF 1900, are to pass through France and embark
at Marseiles II is expected that our troops will
meet with an enthusiastic reception on the route,
particularly in Paris. Lord Raglan and the Duke
of Cambridge expected at the Tuileries at the
beginning of April.
The case of certain contractors for supplying
the artillery with forage has called forth strong
feelings of indignation in England. They had sold
large quantity of hay for the use of the horses
in course Of shipment 10 the seat Of war. Upon
examination the hay" except an outer coat, was
found 10 consist Of such rubbish as sawdust shaw
ings, and even carbon But for this timely dis
covery the horses must have died on the passage,
and the artillery have been unfit for service, while
the ships might have taken fre-irom spontaneous
whether our criminal law could reach the mis-
creants, but Lord Campbell declared last night in
the House of Lords that, by the common law Of
England, they were liable to be prosecuted and,
upon conviction to be severely punished. The
offenders are Thomas Sturgeon 81 Sons OF. Grays,
Essex. Lord Derby justly observed in the House
of Lords, that the publication Of the names Of those
who could perpetrate so foul act would of il.
self be punishment. Public Indignation has been
greatly reused, and no doubt many have been dis.
| r.. -,I... ~ - .
Tidings have been received Of the arrival Of AID
miral Napier in the Baltic, and already people are
beginning 10 be in the expectation Of hearing that
a blow has been struck.
The outbreaks in Thessaly and Epirus have
been spreading, and there is strong evidence that
that the moving cause is Russian intrigue II is
painful that the allied powers should have to form
expedition against their fellow Christians, and
il is most desirable that some means should be
taken 10 enlighten the Greeks to their true in
terests. Nor is this now so impractcable. The
Greek merchants resident in London have been
much astonnded by the revelations of the !" secret
correspondence" and many Of them who have
hitherto been warm partisans of Russia have
openly avowed an entire change of opinion and
loudly denonnce the treachery of the car. Doubt
| less they will speedily communicate their sent-
| ments to their countrymen in Greece, and the re-
| suit may be truly important.
| On their arrival at Constantinople the allied
armies will by courtesy be placed at the disposal
L IL
| ceedings will be sudden and decisive. The Rus
sian preparations at the seat Of war are said to
| said to be taking entirely defensive attitude.
No sooner was il heard however, that obstruc-
tons were being placed at the mouth Of the
Danube, than two French and English frigates
were despatched from Beycos bay, with orders TO
enter that river at all hazards.
To return for moment TO the Baltic. It.is ex-
pected that the fleet will be in Kiel bay when war
is declared Ii will forthwith proceed 10 cover the
island OF Cortland, and then attack Riga and per-,
chance capture the Russian fleet AT Reve which,
as have before stated, has been largely garrison
ed by Russian troops, in apprehension of such an
enterprise. The Archduke Constantine has lately
Inspected the Notifications there and at Sweaborg.
and visit has been expected from the emperor
in person. Great excitement prevails al the Prus-
sian ports, and the mercantile interest there is
anxious for strict neutrality, in order that trade
may be maintained with both the begerents.
English spectators have already overrun the
coasts in search of supplies for fleet, and large
purchases of cattle for this purpose have been
made all up the Rhine and the Elbe. Hamburg is
driving an immense trade with the English in pro-
visions, and Russia has sent large orders for Eng
lish products. The car has recognised the neu-
trality of Sweden. Much anxiety is felt as to the
conduct of Denmark. Russian influence is said
to prevail there, but the government is bound by
treaties to act with Sweden. Sir Charles Napier's
reception at Copenhagen is said to have been very
cordial.