Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-04
MORE HUNDRED PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
From tho I.opdo, tim,s March II

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Rumors there undoubtedly are, both in this and oth,r
countries we can hardly say ihe resumption OF ncgo
aons for peace but ofrcsh propositions tending
gest some means Of bringing the impending rupture in
Europe and the existing in the East to amicable
termination II becomes therefore, our duty to notice
the existence Of these rumors, although
quaned with the form the substance Of any such prop
ostons, IT. rdeed, they have actually been made Our
correspondent at Vienna has transmitted to us with some
reservation, sketch Of some such proposals. but
discover nothing in this communication different from the
essential coniitous rejected by Austria herself
the last meetings OF the Vienna Conference. We think
therefore, TINT proposals Of this proceed
ing from Russia must be received with the utmost dis
trist and increduly, aud only regard them as
employed to suspend the energetic preparations OF
England and France, and, above ALL deiach possible
the German Powers from the alliance OF the We gov.
ernments That scheme is so obvious that hardly
suppose cabinet in Europe to be the dupe OF H. and
will require much stronger evidence TO convince us
that the German Powers have already been so incsu-
tous to adopt it 1t Is improbable that any
such propositions should have proceeded from Russia
they do materially differ from the she has ropea
edy rejected The draught proposed by the Turkish 20
vernmenl on the 18th of last December contained the
clause foi the renewal of the treaties between Russia and
the Porte aud Louis Napoleons letter the Gar
dei the pint of the Withdrawal of the fleet, from the
Black Sea in exchange for the evacuation of the Prnc
paes All these poiuis have been discussed for months.
and Russia chose to conclude peace these terms
her TO do but she has invariably rejected
them, and We have to suppose that she is
at all more disposed to submit But if she
disposed &c accept the offered her three months
ago, with period of forty days In which signify her
compliance, We should still entertain great doubts
whether it is for the interest OF Europe OF
the Ottoman empire, OF this country, TO purchase
on such conditions. This has not arisen, as Russia
would have US believe, out OF misapprehenson
asgerated Incident It is conflict between those iuu
kaf-. d. Hid ~,
divide Europe Russia herself has declared in of her
recent documents that the reform of the government of
the Porte which has beon vigorously promoted by gsh
and French ENJOYS H. in reality the destruction Of the
Turkish power and that without Fastening that
event. she Is prepared to take advantage Of il. The
Western Powers on the contrary still look this reform
OF the S1lans government the best practicable
Tor restoring to the empirna certain amount OF force and
vitality According to class OF physicians the patient
dying OF lie iTsatment-aecordng TO another OF the dis
ease which they hope TO subdue. But IL avoid
the those evils which in the years
been constantly impending US is enough the
stage at whi:h we arrived, to patch up hollow
peace Ample opportunity has been given ID Russia t.
withdraw from the position she has wrongfIlly assumed
nut every rh proposal has been repealed with fresh
scorn. Those offers made but are |
now entitled % require GOLD pledges and eff
ectual settlement Tor they be regarded the result
81 impending hosities Since the former treaties be
tween Russia and the Porte which all e1torted bv
ieteat from the weaker OF those Powers have proved
to be the fruitful cause of dissenson and to afford
preexts for further interference arrangement be
less satisfactory than which includes the renewal
such engagements We might have assened TO that
rnce three months for the preservation Of peace
sc cannot make it on the brink Of action Two power.
iu fleets have ,ready let shores and will soou in
conlnct with the naval forces of France, be watching
the portals OF the BOsphoruS and the Sound An is
on its the Suans territories. Trade with Russia
IS suspended ami is already ending channels of sup
ply. Ths Union OF England and France is powerfully
strengthened BY their joint action in Just and all
I'll" rect OF Europe has Acknowledged the recttude of
intentions ard the Importance Of objects 10
tho state of things which rAited twelve months ago, be-
fore this question began, Is undesirable if
possible for have the recorded opinion Russia that
ts state OF things actually leading the speedy
inevitable dissolution of the Ottoman empire so that f
we restored what existed before should only restore
mat which Russia had already condemned as ndefensbe
and marked for her prey
There is an honest and sagacious instinct among the
hnglish nation that such adjustment would be more
than temporary check to Russia heavy blow to the
Ottoman empire, and disgrace ourselves; nor do we
believe that the British and French governments are dis
posed TO IhroS away single moment tue discussion Of
'nch proposals Their ultimatum is the communication
which lief. Vienna about twelve days ago; and the only
practical result TO which worth while to devote much
attention the reply which NAV now shortly be expected
from the Emperor Nicholas TO that inmation. With re-
ference to this point may here repeat that we never
asserted that Prussia and Austria had signed that docu
men Prussia In fact, did not concur in IT. Austria pub
licy expressed her assent to the principles laid down by
il; but che forwarded TO her minister at ST. Peters
burg her representations upon the case; for there
Is this obvious difference between position towards
have not yet been interrupted and that are an
end Our language is, therefore, simply that of antago
nists demanding redress hers still the remonstrance
friendly Power wayerng behind the feeble defences
neutral policy The German courts, and especially Prus
STA, singulary mistaken II they imagine that State
mediate with effect If it has unhappy to in
pre confidence and respect and IL they have taken any
part urging these fresh proposals upon France ard Eng
land at the request Of Russia they should least have
satisfied themselves that these consistent with
all the propositions adopted vennp aud with the con
cessions the Porte is prepared to make The failure Of
Prince iohenzolern at Paris is sufficient indication Of
the resolution OF the Western Powers and General Groe
ben will doubtless convey back the King Of Prussia the
unanimous determination OF this country 10 adhere with
out any surrender deviation the cause has once
espoused.
Prom the Loadon Mercantile GaIctte H.
REVIEW OF THR EUROPEAN GRAIN TRADE.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING FRIDAY, MARCH II.
The Wheat trade has remained IN an exceedingly dhl
state since our last, and further fall has taken place
IN prices at all the leading provincial markets At Liv
erpoo the depression has been greater than elsewhere
owing TO the extent Of ;he arrivals Of breadstu from
America During the week ending 9th instant upwards
OF 100000 barrels flour received that port which
caused so great pressure that good brands Of haiti.