Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-04-14

gard TO the government of France, we have
only one observation to make upon the care
with which Russia has allowed France to be
omitted IN its plans for territorial acquisition
namely. that Russia returned to France, az
ter having failed at London; and that France
has had, in ITS turn, to decline advances,
more or less direct, which are not without an
alogy with those Of which England has been
the first object"
Notwithstanding the exertons making at
the navy yards, the equipment OF the French
fleet does not 90 on as rapidly es the Eng
lish. The squadron for the Baltic is collect
ing at Brest, but seamen are scarce. Halt
the fishing boats at Toulon are lying idle for
want OF crews.
THE EASTERN WAR.
ST. Petersburg letters state that in Russia
every one considers the approaching war as
one which will last for years.
The report that the export of gold from
RUSSIA has been prohibited Is now confirmed.
The Morning Chronicles Paris correspon-
dent has received Constantinople letters
which represent the attitude Of the Greek
population in the Ottoman dominions as more
and more threatening as regards the power
Of the Sultan. 1t rs believed the Russians
will endeavor TO strike decisive blow on the
Danube before the arrival ofthe allied troops.
The Banshee steamer, arrived at Mar
settles is said TO be the bearer of dispatches
containing the acceptance by the Porte OF
the Anglo French alliance, and also the
propositions for the reforms OF the social and
political condition Of the Christians
The Austrian Corresponds confirms the
k.t L.. 4
Berlin cabinets.
An offensive and defensive alliance be-
tween Austria and Prussia is spoken Of.
All Pasha, on a special mission from Fur
key here, has received the must satisfactory
explanations touching the concentration OF
Austrian forces on the Turkish frontier.
The Greek Instruction has extended IA
Berat.
The Turks have burnt ten villages, the in
habitants of which aided The Instruction.
Berlin, March 2l.--The Preussich CORES.
ponden- of today vindcates in firm language
the independent attitude of Prussia, and al.
ludcs 10 the support of Austria and Germa-
ny, which are ready to step forward with en-
crgy 10 protect the interests Of Germany, II
ever attacked.
Russia requires that Prussian neutrality
should be strictly observed.
pienna, Wednesday The insurgents have
completely invested Janina. The Turks re
SYST firmly, though short of provisions. Ze-
nos, Nyios. and Temcli, with 500 Greeks and
! guns. have gone to Epins; 1900 Noreots
under kolotroces. Pestimenzanis, and Lupu-
tas are gone TO Patras. A bulletin announ-
ces that 400 Turks, who landed at Preyesa,
have been beaten.
Letters from Corfu of the iih state tha,
the Greek instruction Is suhsidng Fifty
villages had submitted The Asmodoe and
Pomona, French frigaies, are at Corfu 1000
Turks had landed at Prevesa, marching on
Aria. Griyas has failed at Janna
g,snaa Tuesday Erening. -Adyices from
Consnntnople OF the 18Th inst. announce
that the triparlite treaty between the Porte
and England and France vas signed on the
18th.
There were skirmishes at kalafat from the
/ ia, TO the 10Th, bat with slight loss of life
V,ennG. .frrch 20.-As far as 1t goes the
following most important news Is authentic
bui II Is too incomplete 20 be forwarded by
telegraph. An alliance offensive and delen-
sNe has been concluded between Prussii
and Austria, which powers will observe d
strict neutrality. Prussia has pledged her
self to occupy Hungary. IN case Austria
should be Obliged to send the army now con
centrated there into the adjoining Turkish
provinces or italy. My informant either did
not know, or would not say, what counter
pledges Austria had given.
THE VERY LATEST.-llIGHLY IN
POR fANT.