The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-17

In the Lords the Earl of Derby, and in the Commons
Dsrae Lay ard the chief speakers II would
wasting space to enter into recaptuaton of this
long Eastern question: all the phases Of which are fami
liar TO your readers. A few points are impor.
tan and new. Lord Clarendon distinctly denied that
any stipulation made in the treaty recently concluded
BY the Western Powers with the Porte which gave them
protectorac over the Christians of Turkey SWe en-
ter, he said, 'upon the for definite object II il,
to check and repel the unjust aggressons OF Russia IL
is the battle of civilization against arbarism the in
dependence of Europe As regards the position the
German Powers Lord Clarendon spoke very plainly and
expressed what have repeatedly stated in my
pondence-Neutralty with such as is about to be
waged on the confines of both countries is impossible
lie then added-f Germany proceeds in cordance with
public opinion, which is rising and against
Russian influence the result it cannot be doubted will
be in favor of German independence. But that Power
which leans to Russia will transfer all the popular SYM
pathies to the Power which docs do So and to the
hands of that power will be committed the future est
nies of Germany"
Lord Derby said that the war; however lamenable was
IN his belief, and in the belief of the country Just and
necessary war; but he believed it never would have
taken pace-Russa would have dared to put for
ward her pretensons, if at the particular moment of
these particular differences arising the Earl of Aberdeen
had not been the minister ut the head of the govern
mentl The Emperor Of Russia had in his opinion
spoken his mind plainly Tin the secret confidential des
patches to the ministry, and led to believe that
Lord Aberdeen shared all his views To say the least
with the knowledge of these documents it very great
political blindness-he would not say, political comm
vance.
Lord Aberdeen's reply was not satisfactory nor did
IL make an impression When he sat down. Lord Malmos-
bury and said that when he in Office the Rus
afon na>trA
regards Turkey but that directly Lord Aberdeen came
in the question again Immediately nlooted.
Lords Grey, Brougham, Lyndhurst and Granville then
spoke, but threw no light on the subject
1t may not be out Of place here to mention that the
rumor is again current in political circles and in the
clubs that Lord Aberdeen will so out and Lord Palmer.
ston be Prime Minister
In the House of Commons Lord John Russell made very
able speech He recapitulaed the whole question and
pointed out the necessity of to maintain the balance
OF power He declared that impossible at the pre
sent stage of the to state the basis upon which peace
would be ultimately negotiated he trusted the German
Powers would come to of their own interests:
the convention between France, England, and Turkey
was purely military convention, and had nothing to do
with the internal administration of Turkey.
Mr.. Layard attacked the government in unmeasured
terms accusing them of all the mischief that had been
done Bright followed and already said was severely
chastised by Palmerston. The honorable member for
Manchester said Palmerston reduces everything the
question of pounds, shings and pence; and verify be-
leve that if this country threatened with an imme-
date invasion likely to end in its conquest the honor
able member would sit down. take piece of paper and
would put side of the the contributions
which his government would require from him for the
defence of the liberty and the independence of the
try and he would put the other the probable contri
lint vvbi nf
levy upon Manchester and he found that on balancing
the account it would be cheaper he would SUBJ
mission rather than pay his share in contributing to the
defence of his country
The question to be considered was, whether one Power
is to bestrde the globe from the north the south from
the Baltic to the Mediterranean to dictate Germany
to domineer in the Mediterranean, to have the whole of
the rest of Europe at its mercy to deal with it
pleases; or whether that power shall taught that
there are limits even to the ambition Of a Gar!
Palmerston sat down amidst loud cheering.
Disrae made brilliant speech full of wit and sarcasm
He deemed the duty of all to rally around the sove
reign when she declared she found it necessary to
war; but he indicated the right of the opposition crt
else the policy which had rendered that necessary
He acquitted the Emperor of Russia Of any duplcity
remarkable frankness the characteristic of the secret
correspondence He concluding by saying (as Lord Der
by said in the Lord that had been produced by
mantle who occupied the most important post in
the country-and long that would be the opinion Of
all England.
The debate lasted nearly eight hours.
To turn to events
The echo of the FIRST shot has not yet resouned or at
least reached the English shores. The Baltic feet
cordng to the last received at anchor in
the bay of Koege On the 3oth March it cast anchor at
the island of Moen this island belongs Denmark 1t is
situated to the northeast of Faer and reckons about
1000 inhabitants The bay of Kjoege is situated in Zea
land, ten leagues southwest of Copenhagen
From Constantinope learn that the combined fleets
entered the Black Sea the oath March, taking the d
rection Of varna
From the Danube the news is not Of satisfactory
nature The Russians have as you already aware,
crossed the Danube at three different places and since
then learn by telegraph that the Turkish fortresses
of Matschn Hersova, Isaktscha, Tultscha and Bala-
dagh, have been taken by the Russians. OF the
ments of the main body of the Turkish army under
omer Pacha and of the ottoman forces in the Dobruds-
cha under Mustapha Pacha, have intelligence.
The rercgrade movement Of the Turks may have been
calculated upon to mislead the enemy but until
have precise details il is impossible to say what the
exact facts are. 1t is object of Russia to make the
world believe that her successful but Russian
bulletins not to be overtrusted All these teegraphic
dispatches from Vienna-and Austria is certainly
not the enemy of Russia The Vienna Gdse of the 2Sth
u publishes the following telcgraphic dispatches from
Prince Gorschako, addressed to Baron Meyendor the
Russian Ambassador at Vienna 1t is dated braila the
oath ult.:-
The troops concentrated opposite Matschn Yesterday
effected in two columns the passage of the Danube the
principal column under the orders of General Luers at
Gaatz without resistance for the enemy did not expect
us on that point the second column, under my
mand at Ibraa ITSELF where the passage forced, and
happily accomplished. Our loss was insignificant
The Prussan Co,reponden: of Berlin gives the follow
ing details -
The Russian force was a. 900 strong. On the 22d at
four o'clock the morning. the Russian batteries below
braila in the isle Of the Danube, opened sharp fire
the Turkish entrcnchments above and below the little
fortress of Matschin The cannonade lasted all day.
On the 23d at O'Clock in the morning, the Rus
slams recommended their fire. but the Turks did not
respond very vigorously At four O'Clock in the after
six Russian battaons with four guns passed the
river fourteen large boats under the protection OF the
Hota Of the Danube to attain Gidzeh which Is situated
below Matschin. They there took up their position,