Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-11
News by the Last Mil.

News by the Last Mail.
Although the news brought by the mail of
the 5th inst, is not of such an exciting cha r
acter as some anticipated, yet is highly i'm
portant, as being significant of the intentions
of the governments of England and France,
in regard to the war between Russia and Tar
key. These two powers have united with the
Sultan for his protection, a treaty having been
made by their respective ambassadors at Con-
stantinople.sA
One point Of the treaty is, that the Porte
engages never to negotiate with Russia, with
out the Intervention of the Western powers.
Large numbers of English troops are being
sent to the scene of action, and all the ships
of war that can be spared from other stations
have been ordered to the Baltic. Louis Ma
poleon will of course not be behind his neigh
bor; he has negotiated a loan with the
Messrs Rothschild, for the purpose of carry
ing on the war, and some $4,000 men have
been ordered to Turkey.
A correspondence between the Russian
Car, through his minister's and the British
government, has recently been published in
the London Times. From this it appears that
Russia, for number of years back, has looked
on Turkey in the manner that the wolf in
Esop's fables, looked on the lamb; being
determined to annex it to her own territory,
whether she gave her any pretext for doing
so or not.
Austria has not as yet committed herself
to either of the parties, but it is generally
believed she will take part with the autocrat.
He is making extensive preparations for war
having now over 10000 well disciplined
troops, ready for action. The King of Prussia
as yet, stands neutral. The wife of the Emper-
or Nicholas is his sister, and she has been wri-
ting him letters, urging him to join Russia.
Norway, Sweden and Denmark, seem inclined
to assist the Western Powers, and are raising
money and marshalling armies. In fact the
whole of Europe seems preparing for a fierce
conflict, and it is most probable that in few
months she will present to the world scenes
OF bloodshed and carnage, similar to those
during the struggle of Napoleon with the al
lied powers of Europe.
Never, since that time, have there been
such preparations made for war as at present
Large armies have been raised by the differ
ent nations, and millions of money levied for
their support Large fleets are on their way
to the Baltic and Black seas, from different
parts of France and En- England-whileR Russia is
increasing her fleets in these seas to her ut
most power. What most interests us in this
war is the question whether goods in neutral
vessels shall be considered as lawful prizes to
the beligerent powers. Some time since. Id
Clarendon declared that beligerent property
IN neutral vessels, should be considered
lawful prize. Attention has again been call
ed to the subject, both in the House of Com
mons, and in the House of Lords. The gov
ernment gave no precise answer to the enqui-
ries made on the subject, but on this occasion
Clarendon seems to have somewhat changed
his course, as he then assured the Peers that
the British government would in this respect.
set an example of liberality to the world. We
hope they will at least adopt as maxim of
British maratime law, the principle that free
ships make free goods. Should this principle
be maintained, and our government remain
neutral in the contest, as we have no doubt it
will, our ships will have most of the CARRYING
trade of Europe. At all events the effect of
a general European war will be to greatly
enhance the value of our products.
The Pacific Railroad Bill, reported by Mr.
McDougal, after two unsuccessful attempts
has at last been made the special order for
the third Tuesday in May. This argues IA
Vorably for the passage of the bill.
Senator Gwin has prepared an elaborate
speech on the same subject, which will no
doubt convince the Senate of the necessity
and national advantages of such road. 1t
is the question of the age The road when
finished will be a monument of our National
grandeur.
J. Zabriska. of Sacramento City, son of the
well-known Colonel Zabriska, has been ap-
pointed Cadet at West Point Academy, for
the Northern district of California.
A letter writer at Washington says that
California interests are well attended there
this winter, and appear to be the only ones
which have been skillfully managed during
this season.
Ex-Comptroller Pearce of California is
prosecuting the War debts of the State, and
has already succeeded in procuring favora-
bic report from the Committee on Military
affairs in the House.
Out of the million added by the Senate to
the Deficiency Bill, our Senators have secur-
ed an appropriation for the California Mint,
and $250.000 for the Custom House at San
Francisco.
DR.. Gwin's family leave for California on
the 10th of April to reside permanently in
the State. They have sold their house and
fixtures in Washington.