Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10

from insisting at Constantoople upon its, pure
and simple adoption. The Porte, for its own /
part, suggested some notifications in the note to
to which the representatives Of the -Four Powers /
at Vienna were not indisposed to agree. They /
were not, however, agreed to by youT Majesty
1t was then that the Porte, wounded in its digni-
ty, its Independence threatened, and being com
PEELED to raise army TO oppose that Of your
Majesty, preferred to declare war rather than re-
main in a state of uncertainty and humility
The Porte had claimed our support: the cause
Of The Porte appeared to rs to be just one, and
the English and French squadrons were therefore
ordered t6'the B68phorus.
"Our attitude in reference to Turkey was that
Of protector but it was passive. We did not
ucite her 10 war. IYe increasingly addressed to
the ears Of the Sultan the advice of peace and
rnoderation, persuaded that this was the best
mode Of coming to agreement, and the -Four
Powers consulted together again, and submitted
to your Majesty some other propositions. Your
Majesty, on your part, exhibiting the calmpcss
which arises from the consciousneSs Of strength,
contented yourself, with rePulsing from the left
bank Of the Danube, as in Asia. the attacks Of
Turks and with the moderation worthy, the
chief of a great empire, your Majesty declared
that YOU would act on the defensive. Up to that
period then, We were, may say, interested spec
tators, but simply spectators, Of the dispute,
when the affair Of Sinope compelled US to take
more decisive part. France and England had not
thought it necessary TO send troops to the assis-
tance of Turkey. Their flag, therefore, was not
engaged in the conflicts which took place upon
land. But at sea it was very different. There
were at theentrancc TO the Bosphorus 3, 600 guns,
, the existence of which proclaimed loudly enough
to Turkey that the two leading maritime Powers
would not allow her to be attacked by sea. The
affair at SinoDe was for as, very unexpected;
for It matters little to US whether or not the
| Turks wished to convey munitions Of war 70 the
Russian territory. In fact, Russian ships at
tackled Turkish vessels were riding quietly at
anchor in a Turkish port The Turkish vessels
were destroyed. in spite Of the assurance that
there was no wish to co-nmence al. aggressive
war, and in spite Of the vicinity Of our squad
rons. It was no longer our policy which recciv-
ed a check it was our military honor. The sound
Of the cannon shot at Sinove reverated painfully
| in the hearts Of all those who in England and III
France respect national dignity. There was
general participation in the Sentiment that her
ever our cahnon can reach, our allies ought to be
| respected. Ont Of this feeling arose the order
given to Upr sguadTons to enter the Black Sea- and
to prevent By force, Il necessary. the recurrence
| Of similar event. Thence arose The collective
notification sent 70 thcCabinet Of St. Petersburg,
announcing that if we prevented the Turks fiom
! making an aggressive war upon the coast ofRus-
| sia, we would also protect the Turks upon their
own territory. As to the Russian Acct, in pro
hibiting its Navigation of the Black Sea- we pls-
ced It upon different condition, because it was
| important during tbs war 70 preserve guarau-
| tee equivalontin force to the occupation Of The
Turkish territory, and thus facilitate the concur
sion of peace by having the power Of making
| desirable exchange -. '--s s.s
'.Such, Sire, is the real result and statement
of the fact. II is clear that, having arrived at
this point, they must either bring about a defh-
tive understanding or a decided rupture 49,.
Your Majesty has giyea 50 many proofs. Of
your golicitude for the tranquility Of Europe and
| by your bene6qent influence has so powerfully
arrested the spirit Of disorder, that cannot
doubt as to the course you viii fake in the alter
native which presents itself to your choice
| Should your Majesty be as desirous as myself OF
| pacific conclusion, What would be more simple
| chan TO declare than an armistice shall now be
1 signed that things shall resume their diplomatic
course, that all hostiitics shall cease, and that
the helliserent forces shall return from the places
/ to which motives OF war have led themg '
Thus the Russian troops would abandon the
Principalities, and our sqpadgons the Black Sea.
Your majesty, preferring to treat directly with
Turkey, might appoint an Ambassador, who
| could negotiate with. Plenipotentiary Of the
! Sultan convention which might be submitted
/ 70 conference Of the Four Powers. Let your
| Majesty adopt this plan, upon which then Queen
! Of England and myself are perfectly agreed, and
tranquility win be re-established and the world
satisfied There is nothing in the plan which is
unworthy Of your Maesty-nothing which can
! wound your honor; but if from a motive diff
cult 70 understand, your Majesty should refuse
this proposal, then France. as well as
! hngiand, VIM pc compeled to leave TO
| the fate of arms and the chances Of war that
| which might now be decided by reason and JUS
tice: .i- .'st p 1- -
=, Let not your Majesty think that the least an
imosity can enter my heart. feel no other sen
timents than those expressed by your: Majesty
yourself in your letter Of the 18th of January,
1853, in which you write, Our relations ought
to be sincerely amicabe, based as they are, upon
| the same intentions-the maintenance of order.
the love of peace, respect for treaties, and recfp-
rocal good feeling. This programme is worthy
of the Sovereign who traced it, and do not hes
| itate to declare that remain faithful toit..
Il beg your Majesty to believe in the sincerity
OF my sentiments, and tits with these sentiments,
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