The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-18

this quarrel, and long before it had assumed th
! character OF actual war, we declared that il th
Emperor OF Russia persisted in his extrayagaui
demands, be would unite against him sl the state.
o. Europe. We proceeded to show that. however
not threaten any Of the essential interests of civil
auon, but, on the contrary, was likely TO favor
au9 promote them, 30 long as the German and the
ma.0me powers recognised the same principles
and ussd their forces for the same objects. That
ration be said that the fate OF the world depends
has been steadily maintained in spite Of the
srtifices Of Russia and the moral debility OF
ere other Power. The meeting st 0lnut. last
Of Count Or6H, ard the minor intrigues ut the
petty Courts Of Germany, have all had the same
result and tbs fixed principle on which the
policy OF Europe has been conducted have happily
trinnPhea over divisions and intimidation. over
separate interests and selfish designs. The founda-
tion laid by the Conference Of Vienna in its
protocols has suthceo TO bear the structure Of 4
european coalition, and England, France, and
Austria ere now simultaneously advancing against
the positions seized BY Russ Ia one year ago. The
nrst object OF the policy OF this country to pre-
vent division ofthe continental powers the second
was to direct their united forces against the dis
turbes ct the peace Of Europe Those objects have
II Is unnecessary for us TO enlarge on the great
and essential Importance Of Austria as q member
OF this alliance, for the events now occurring
In the east OF Europe demonstrate beyond ali
possibility Of q doubt that Austria is the natural
guardian OF the independence OF those provinces
which have beea happily termed the Low Coun-
tries Of the Dsnube;," that her. geographical
position gives her an advantage and an interest in
and that if instead Of adhering to the general poll
cy OF Europe, Austria had lent herself to abet the
designs OF Russia, the whole force OF the western
powers could hardly have saved the Ottoman empire
usNf
have extended to every part of the continent These
propositions are now sefevident, and we have the
strongest reason to congratulate ourselves on the
wise and straightforward policy which has prevailed
at Vienna over all other considerations. But what
s the inference to be drawn from these facts and
what opinion are we to entertain of those poiiti.
clans who in absolute and wilful blindness TO the
real dangers to which Europe is exposed. have
allowed their passions to carry them into declared
hostility to one OF the essential allies Of their coun-
tryl Suppose the Austrian empire to be dsmem-
bered and broken up into the multfarious races Of
which Is cOmpoeed but none Of which is sufficiently
strong or united to form an independent govern
ment OF its own, can anything be evident than
that the barrier opposed by Austria to the spirit Of
conquest and aggression would be swept away, and
that the great military Powers Of the continent
East and 70 the West of Europey It is for this
reosOn that in the course Of those struggles which
conyulsed the Austrian empire few years ago we
steadily kept in view that condition which we be-
hCVCN w W Keuekk TESTS
Of our policy. The independence OF Italy, and the
constitutional cause in Hungary, are no doubt SUBJ
jects which powerfully affect the sympathies of
Enghshmen, and Of al those who have At heart
the welfare Of those fine countries and the pro-
gre@ Of free institutions. But the agitatos
and Sevoutionisfs who attempted to accomplish
their objects by violence and by the destruction Of
the power OF Austria were in truth, only preparing
an easy prey to the attacks Of Russia, OF which
they themselves would have been the first victims.
The effect Of the war in Italy and Of the insurrec-
tion IN Hungary was mainly TO throw Austria into
position Of dependence on Russsa which was in
consistent with the part she has to play in Europe
and the events OF the past year demonstrate that
Russia relied on that sense Of dependence TO para.
lyze the opposition Of Austria to her schemes. We
hold It TO be one OF the greatest services that could
be rendered by England and France to the general
interest OF Europe to have rescued Austria from
that position, by causing her to look once more
with confidence to their friendship, by placing her
in her ancient and legitimate station at the head
her rights - one Of the leading States Of the
continent. What we're the causes which ENCOURAGED
the Emperor Of Russia to attempt the outrage
OF the MenschikOd mission? He relied upon the
the supposed want of cordislity with France, upon
the internal embarrassment and PROSTATE condition
Of Austra upon the servilty of the wretched Prince
who stil rcigns st Berlin. year has passed away.
prosecution Of hostilities, France closely allied to
the rest Of Europe, Austria emancipated from the
bondage Of the Russian alliance, and the Prussian
nation, at least, eager to repudiate the degrading
yaciilations Of their King. These are the results
of q year Of tedious but successful negotiations.
and though the time is now come when the direct
action OF COntending armies supersedcs these trans
actions OF cabinets, we may confidently affirm that
no war was ever commenced under circumstances
more favorable TO the objects we have in view.
From an early period in those negotiations we have
entertained strong opinion, amounting to CONT
dence, that the Emperor Of Austria would be led BY
his own sense Of what was due to his position in the
world, and by the evident necessity which dictated
that line of policy to unite his forces to those Of
the Western Power: and we have never ceased
to argue that this union was the first condition Of
success to that cause which now comprehends
all that Ia most precious to mankind. Our con-
idence has not been misplaced, and, al
though numerous class Of writers who take
more contracted view Of these subjects have ab0red
as zeaoualy as if they bad been in the Russian in.
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and good will, the magnitude of the occasion has
prevailed over every other confederation and allied
rs to the government Of Austria by the same ties
and for the same purposes as those which already
connect us with the government Of France. In both
of these empires it ID the external policy the public
engagements, and the military power of their
respective sovereigDs which constitute the basis
of this alliance With us, and not their interna
administration or institutions. With these we are
not concerned; but we will venture to add, that II
Europe is hereafter restored to q more tree and
healthy condition Of internal government, il the
intercourse Of nations becomes more unreserved, If
standing armies are reduced at the peace, and the
evil of universal armaments abated, these happy
results will be mainly due to the influence and
strengh Of this great alliance In upholding the pub
lie law or Europe, and In setting limits to the per-
nicious ascendsncy which Russia has too long exer
cised beyond the Boundaries Of her own empire.
THE BALTIC.
A Geographic despatch dated Hamburg, July 4,
ana a reeessd e. @ oy way Q. fas, states INA. on sne
Cronstadt, and that they expected general attack
on the following day.
AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA.
Our advces by way of Paris from Vienna, dated
9Th ns state that the entry of the Austrian troops
into WalIachia, is IAN accomplished fact"