The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-21
War Declared against Russia by Great
Brilain and Framce.

Britain and France.
Two Liverpool steamers, bringing late European
news, arrived ycsierday-the Hermann, at New
York, and the America, at Halifax. The latest
date is to the first of April.
BY these arrivals we have the important iniclli-
gence that war against Russia has been formally
declared b. Great Britain and France. Under
these declarations, however, active hostes are
not TO commence until the Both of this month 1t
is barely possible that this delay may yet afford
an opportunity of pacific settlement Of the pend
ing difficulties, though confess we do not ex-
pect such a result but, on the contrary, appre-
bend that Europe is about to he plunged into a
Protracied and devastating war. TO our prrcep-
ton there means BY which this dread alter
native can now be avoided. We give the sub
stance Of the news IS communicated through The
telegraph:
The Cabinet courier despatched by Great Br-
tain and France TO Russia, bearing their ultima
tum, had returned with tie announcement that no
reply would be made.
The res lI communicated by the Quren 10
the British Parliament Oh The 9Th, in "a NJ ssage
which concluded with The declaration that she
lied in this emergency upon the bravery Of The
army and navy.
A formal declaration of war was promu! gated
in the London papers on the 28h Of March, to
take eff; on the 3Oh Of April. Or This Procla-
NATION we nave the following summary.
"The Queens declaration Of war states that
the unprovokcd aggrrssions Of The Car up
Turkey have been persist, d IN without re gard I"
conss quencts, and hal she is compelled by sens"
of duly To- come forward in defence o! an ally
la abiding To the fficul'ics between Russia and
Turkey, she states that had The Gar been am.ca-
bly, disposed every thing would have been sails
factoriIy settled, and thai The sending Of her fleets
to aid the Sultan not decided upon until Rus
STA exhibited The most determined attitude.
"Afier reviewing The proceedings of The Czfrs
seizure upon The PrinciPalirIcs, and charging
Russia with bad faith Throughout the whole trans
action. the Queen says that the time has now ar
rived when The advice aud circumstances Of the
Four Powers are wholly Intellectual to prevent the
usurpaIIOns OF Russia. which, If unchecked, would
lead to the destruction Of the Ottoman Empire.
"She concludes with a determination, in con-
jsncron with France, To support Turkey al all
hazards"
The Queen has also issued proclamation IN
reference to the commerce of neutral nations, OF
which we have the following copy:
Her NJ iesy the Queen OF the United King
dom of Great Barain and Ireland, having been
compelled to take up arms in support of an ally,
10 DESTROYS OF rendering the w0r little onerouS
rs possible to those powers with whom she re-
mains a, peace. To preserve the commerce oil
Deuirals from all unnecessary obstructCD, her
Majesty is willing for The present 10 waive part
Of The bellig"rcnt rights aPPertalnlng 10 her by
the law of nations. 1t is impossible Tor her Ma
jesty forego The exercise of her right Of sezing
articles conIraband Of war, and of preventing
neuirals from bearing the enemys dispatches
and she must maintain The right of Il belligerenr
TO prevent neutrals from breaking any effective
blockade which may be established with an ade |
quate force against the enPmv'S forts harbors, or
coasts. But her Majesty will wave the right OF
Selling the enemy's property laden on board
vessel. unless it be coniraband OF war;
Ii is not her Ma eSrys intention 10 claim the con |
fscaliOn Of neutral property not being contraband
Of war found on board the Cnemy's ships; and
her Majesty further declares that. being anxious
10 lesser as much possible the evils OF war; |
and restrict its operations to the regularly organ /
lied forces of the country, it is not her present !
intention to- issue letters Of marquc for commis- !
Sioning privaccrs." /
In an explanation made in the House of Com. /
mons the Attorney General stated, in rcer 10 !
the above declaration. tha: Great Britain cannot
and does not forego The right 10 search neutral /
vessels for articles contraband of war.
The French Government: has made an announce
ment similar to that Of England respect rg The |
of neu'fhIs, and stating that France will
not at present issue letters of marquP. The |
Minister of Marine had addressed circular TO
The Chamber of Commerce highly appIaudng
The United States for refusing TO grant letters OF
marque.
The Tripar,ire Treaty between Great Britain,
France, and Turkey, consists Of five articles, pro-
VIding as follows:
/. That England and France engage To support
Turkey by force OF arms until the conclusion al
peace that shall secure the independence emo
integrity of The Su!tan's domirions.
9. That the Porte shall not conclude a peace
without the consent of lis allies.
3. That the allies shall evacUate the Turkish
territories after the war.
4. This Treaty to remain open for the adhesion
81 the other Powers Of Europe,
S. Turkey guarantees 10 all subjects of the
Porte without distinction ofcrced Prrccr equality
in law.
Switzerland, and Austria, and Prussia have not
committed themselves by any overt ac;.
The Queen Of Spain has granted an amnesty 10
MI the prisoners implicated in the Lopez exPedi.
ton against Cuba.
The overland China mail had reached London
with Hong Kong dates OF February IL. Shang-
hal was in possession Of the rebels. and The Pa
triot army was mastering near Pekin.
The Latest.
On the snme day as he declaration OF war aP
pesred in I.ondon-the 2SIh ut.-the Legislature
nf Paris received message from The Emperor
Nspoieon, in which Napoleon declares that Rus
STA had placed herself in state Of wnr with
France. The announcement was received in both |