Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-23
THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS IN EUROPE.

IhE FEACE NEGUIlATlONS in EUROPE
As the diplomatic correspondence between the
various European Powers offers the only authentic
record of the progress of the efforts made for the
restoration of peace, continue the publication of
the successive notes as they reach us. The follow
ing is the of the Russian Government to the
Prussian note in support of the Austrian summons
for the evacuation of the Principalities:
ST. PErERsBuReH, JUNE 1S, (3O) 1854
The Prussian Charge d'Affaires has handed the
communication which his Cabinet addressed to under
date OF the 18th Of june support of the step taken by
Austria towards for the purpose of prevailing
to accelerate the conclusion of the present by refrain
ing from extending military operations in Turkey,
and at the time withdrawing troops from the
Prncpalities speedily possible.
We are not aware, Baron, how answer this
municaton Of the Prussan Cabinet better than by bring
ing to its knowledge the text of the have adj
dressed to Vienna, here appended From this it will be-
apparent that without sharing the opinions with
reference to the occupation Of the Principaies as put
forward by Austria and participated in by Prussia we
nevertheless of consideration for The special interests
of Austria and Germany the Danube, and the peculiar
nature Of the obligations which the Courts of Vienna and
Berlin hcpe entered into NTH the Western Poers in the pro-
ocot of Apr9 prepared OF the time reserying
ourselves the securities which we require to be inform
ed of in advance, to ,cihdraw from the Prncpales and
to enter into negotiations for peace the basis of the
three main principles laid down in that Protocol, at
least to pave the way for this negotiation by agreeing to
truce.
Without repeating this occasion the very great con-
sderatsns which lead us to abide by requirement
previously to be put In possession Of securities in
change for the voluntary sacrifice which made to the
interests of Austria and Germany in reinquishing
present future military position in Turkey oonne
ourselves to commencing these remarks to the mature
elaboration Of the Prussian Court convinced that his
majesty the King is too just to demand of that
should consent gratuitousy weaken ourselves morally
and materially, without being certain of obtaining
peace truce. 1t is moreover with satisfaction
that we the
rated with the correctnesssof this view since while
pressing the wish that hosttes should be curtaed and
circumscrbed, recognises in advance that this ought
to take place both Sides In Pursuance Of the pacific
ncnatons expressed in answer il isnow put the
Prussian Cabinet to its interest at Vienna and else
where to procure for the securities indspensably
necessary. We feel that we much the more en-
titled to hope this from that quarter it to it 1.-THE
Prussian Cabinet that the Emperor first communicated
his intention to consider the firm establishment of the
religious and civil rights Of the Christians in Turkey, if
they be obtained from the Porte in form of work
ing efficiency actual satisfaction Of the demands
We have made on it. the Porte) and that by the
sion to this principle of the protocol as well as salts
faction of the two others, which will be seen by vol
untary withdrawal from the Principaes, henceforth
offer Prussia well Austria, Of fulfilling the
obligations which in that document they have entered
into pis-a-uis the Western Powers.
You will, Baron, express this hope to Baron Won MAN
TEUFFEL in the most distinct manner at the same time
that you bring this dispatch to his knowledge
Accept the assurances, sc. NESSELR0DE.
After the receipt of the note corresponding to
this, received by Austria, Count BUoL addressed
circular containing instructions to the Austrian
Ambassadors in London and Paris, which is also
among the documents laid before the Bund The
following is translation of this circular:
10 A. le Baron de Hubner, at Paris, and III le
Count Coloredo, at London.
VIENNA, FRIDAY,) july q, 1854.
have the honor to send to your Exceency herewith
the text of the reply which the Cabinet of St Peersburgh
has made the 10Th of June, communication of
the Sd relative to the suspension of the operations of the
Russian army the other side the Danube and the speedy
evacuation of the Danubian Prncpates in order that
you may submit this answer to the British French) Cab
net You will appreciate the impression which this CON-
muncaton made by Prince Gortschako to the Imperial
Cabinet, produced upon when you shall have become
acquainted with the despatch in which Count Eserhazy
had been previously charged the 9th Of this MONTH
express to the Cabinet Of St. PetersburgA regret
that Notwithstanding the facts by which we supported
ourselves in our dispatches of the Sd Of june that Cab
net declared itself waiting enter into negotiations
the time to be fixed for the evacuation only upon condi
tons the accomplishment of which did depend upon
our will Under these circumstances cannot avoid
maintaining demand in the whole of the terms
in which made in the principal despatch of the Sd
of June.
As, moreover, the Cabinet of st. Petersburgh has de-
cared that strategetc considerations could permit
the Russian army to quit the military positions which it
had taken In the Prncpates without having previously
received guarantees Of safety equivalent armstice
the question is shifted to another ground upon which it
was for the begerent Powers to decide in the first in
stance.
need not call the attention Of your Exceency to the
importance Of the resolutions which these
Powers have taken. You know too well the views
which have invariably guided the policy of the Emperor
august MASTER in the present crisis to be
OF the spirit IN which his Majesty desires to the be
gerent Powers accept the overtures Of Russia.
Without wishing to PREJUDICE the resolutions which
those Governments may defnvely take nevertheless
deem it right to explain you the point of view from
which regard the present phase of the question in
der to put you in condition deal frankly towards the
Cabinet Of London Paris If opportunity presented
what has been the constant aim of the common efforts
the Powers it has not been the Of
old and durable peace We understand by this peace
which, by reestabishing the rights of the Porte gives
Europe guarantees against the perturba
ions such those which disturb it profoundly the
present moment The Importance of the interests which
associated with the object is great that con-
that no Power would willingly expose itself to the
eproach of having neglected any whatever likely
o bring abouta good understanding Remembering this
he belligerent Powers will doubt feel it their duty 10
ramne these questions carefully and conscienosy in order
the reduction Of the reply Of the Cabinet of ST. Peters
urgh does not contain germ Of Cancellation that MIGHT
cad 10 the preparation Of defnitUe pacifcation.
Russia makes difficulty in subscribing to the princi
les which contained in the protocol OF Vienna of the
tn Of April in this sense that she declares herself will
to the integrity Of the Porte and to be READY
evacuate the Prncpaes the condition Of receiy-
ng suitable securities and, lastly, participate the
Consolidation Of the rights Of the Christians in Turkey by
aking part in the European guarantee under which those
lights should be placed according to the views Of the Ca
met of St Petersburgh that is to say comprehendng
it not solely Christians Of the Greek rite This triple
ass might according to the idea of the Court of Russia