Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
cforeian antslIiaense.
BY THE BALTIC.

confidential documents that have passed between
the British government and their ambassador at
st. Petersburg, since the commencement OF the
present year. The documents are voluminous,
filling seven or eight columns oftype, and are Of
much interest, as they relate in dialogue shape
the conversations between the, Emperor Nicholas
and Sir G.. Ii. Seymour, the English representa-
tive at Constantinople. In one OF these conversa-
tions the emperor distinctly intimaied that the IN
terests (meaninG the deion) of Russia and Austria
were identical in the eastern question, and, fur
ther, that France was enaeavoring 10 embroil
Europe in war in the cast, in order 10 advance OBJ
jects Of her own-among other things 10 obtain
possession Of Tunis.
In talking of the position OF the Turkish en-
pire Nicholas said he would consent 10 give
Egypt and the Island OF Gambia to England, while
Russia would keep the protectorate of the princi-
paliies, Servia and Bulgaria. In eonnexion with
these documents is also published memorandum
by Count Nesserode, sent for approval TO the
British government and founded on communica-
tions from Nicholas subsequently 10 his visit TO
England in 1914. The drift Of the lastnamed
memorandum is that Russia and England having
a preponderance. the former by land and the latter
by sea in the affairs of Turkey, should come 10
an understanding how TO divide the spoils in the
event Of the Turkish empire crumbling 10
pieces" Russia and Austria, being in unison, the
car considered that if Englands adhesion could
be gained, France would be compelled to submit
their views.
II is stated on the authority Of the Paris CORE.
spondent of the London Morning Chronicle, that
the telegraphc announcement of the czar's
fnsa in terms short, dry and disdainful, was
ceved by the French government via Berlin, 18th,
and that as soon as the English minister was made
acquainted with the answer he despatched
courier. by way Of The Prussian ports Of the Bal
tic, 10 Admiral Napier. in order that he may be
prepared to act upon his instructions.
From Vienna, under date of Sunday evening, 10Th,
the following is telegraphed: "A Russian courier,
who arrived here on the 10th, brough dispatches
10 the effect that Russia will positively refuse 10
evacuate the principaii,les. Something OF extreme
importance was probably settled the day before
Yesterday between this government (Ausrian)
and Prussia, as a member Of the Prussian en-
bassy went 10 Oderberg by special train. This was
afier a conference between Count Buo and the
Prussian minister. il is stated from Berlin, 10Th,
that the czar had replied: . The proposal Of the
western powers does not require five minutes
consideration; tits refused"
The War.-Sir Charles Napier's fleet arrived
at Wingo Sound, 18th, all well. II is stated that
the irgates and vessels Of the second class will
enter The Baltic by the Sound, and the larger yes-
sells by the Great Belt. The English ships have
applied to engage sixty Prussian pilots at Swine
munde, tStett)
The BorseaAele states that the British vice-con-
sui al Kie! has received information that Napiers
feet will come 10 that port.
Swedish papers report that 10000 Russians are
employed in cutting channel in the ice from
Cronstadt 10 Sweahorg.
A force of $1,000 Russians is on The way 10
strengthen the garrison of Revel. The com
mander Of the troops at Reve had proclaimed
that probably the town will be bombarded by the
English and French. Women and children We're,
therefore, advised 10 quit the city.
The Black Sea.-The British steamer Furi-
Gus and the French steamer Vauban had been
near enough to Sebastopo 10 see a boom extended
across the harbor, and 10 count six ships Of the
II; thx ,,,,th ~,
creek, besides several frigates and briggs. The
Russians are preparing to block the mouths of the
Danube by stretching chains across the river.
The allied fleets were still al Beycos bay, but
would shortly enter The Black sea
Two Austrian ships OF war were also at Beycos,
and three others were expected.
On the Danube.-To the present time the
Russians have made no formal attempt TO take
Kslaat, and, 20 far as appearances Indicate, will
not at present do 80. Their plan Of operation now
seems 10 be TO throw force into the mountainous
part Of Bulgaria. and endeayor to raise the Rayah
population, proceeding on the supposiiion that
Kalafat, being fixed advanced post, will absorb a
large proportion of the Turkish force, thus leaving
the country behind comparatively undeiended.
Drs. Fauveo and Mongery, who, il may be re-
membered, were despatched by the government
on tour Of medical inspection 10 the Turkish
army Of the Danube, had returned 10 Constantine
Pile, and made favorable report Of The health Of
the troops. tse. {. tl.,.~
General Burgoyne and Colonel Ardant had re-
turned 10 Constantinople having traced the plan
of an entrenched camp on the European side OF
The narrowest point the Dardanellcs. II will he
completed ere June. Another camp is to be traced
out on the road 10 Adrianope.
In future fsreign officers are TO be freely received
into the Turkish service, but only in their actual
military rank, and at the same rates of paw as
Turkish officers ofequal grade.
A proclamation of The Sheik.ul-Islam, to define
the position of the Christians, was daily expected.
Frequent conferences had taken place on the sub
ject of granting equality Of civil rights TO the Chris
tians.
From Asia "A report of the capture Of a Rus
sian convoy, with treasure to pay the troops a,
Kars, had reached Constantnople.
The Greek Insurrection.-Faud Efendi had
arrived at Janina charged with power 10 deal with
The insurrection. His first aci. on arrival was 10
grant a general amnesty, and to remit part Of the
taxes his next, TO send a messenger to Athens 10
demand on explanation from the Greek govern
ment.
Although some restlessness is still apparent, the
insurreetion may be considered over
England.-Parliament, on Friday, 17th, had
under discussion a motion by Mr.. Gibson, TO ad-
dress the queen, praying her majesty to give spe-
cia instructions 10 The officers OF British cruisers
to abstain from interfering with neu,ralvessels on
account of any goods not contraband of war that
they may have on board; and TO direct the minis.
try to consider the policy of entering into treaty
stipulatlons with foreign countries on the principle
that free ships shall make free goods aud the neu.
tral flag give neutrality TO the cargo.
On the goth, in the Commons, Mr.. Kinnaird put
the following motion: In what state the cores
pondence between the British and United States
governments, with reference 10 colored seamen.
being British subjects, on The vessels 10 which
they belong arriving al port in any ofihe south.
ern States, being imprisoned on account Of their
color, now is; and whether there would be any
objection 10 lay the correspondence the table Of
the House?" Lord John Russell in reply stated
that there had been great deal OF correspond
ence, and beneficial changes had been proposed
in Georgia and Caroline. which would soon be
carried into effect. He thought il was better not
to produce the correspondence, as hopes were en-
tertained that there would be great improvement
in the legislation of the States he had mentioned.
The newspapers are crowded with reports OF
the various preparations going on at the navy
yards and garrisons. The substance OF all these
is, that several ships Of war have sailed and 9th
ers the eve Of sailing reinforce the Baltic
feet, that numerous vessels on the stocks are
being hurried on towards completion, and that
countless number Of small craft are shipping
bread beef spirits and other supplies for the force
in the Mediterranean. On shore, all the men and
horses, especially in the artillery arm, are being