Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-08

from the Austrian Minister that the Emperor has spoken
him of the conversation which he had held with me-
told Sir Hamilton Seymour" his Majesty said that
the Ministry appears to me to be strong, and that
anxious for its duration, although to say the truth as
regards England have learned that it is the country
with which we must be allied We must not lean to this
| or that party" .... u. IL. 5.
Sir G. H Seymour to Lord John Russell.
| ST. PErERsBURGH, JANUARY %, 1858.
| MY LORD On the 14h instant, in consequence Of o
summons which received from the Chancellor, waited
upon the Emperor and had the honor Of holding with
his Imperial Majesty the very interesting conversation Of
which it will be my duty offer your ordshp an account
which, if imperfect will at all events not be incorrect
| l found his Majesty alone. He received me with great
Kindness saying that had appeared desrous to speak
him upon Eastern affairs that on his side there was nc
ndisposton to do So but he must begin at remote pc
riod. ... .,... -,
'You know his Majesty said, " the dreams and plans
in which the Empress Catherine was in the habit ndug
ng these were handed down to time; but while
inherited immense territorial possessions, did not in
herit these Visions those intentions, if you like to call
them On the contrary my country is 80 vast, SO
happily crcumstanced in every way, that it would be
reasonable in to desire territory power
than possess the contrary am the first to tell you
that great perhaps only, danger is that which
would arise from extension given to empire already
too large. Fl. ......,.. .:s.......
"Close lies Turkey and in present condition.
nothing better for interests be desired The times
have gone by when we had any thing to fear from the ia
natcal spirit the military enterprise Of the Turks and
yet the country is strong enough has hitherto been
strong enough its independence and insure
respectful treatment from other countries
swell in that Empire there several millions off Chris
tians whose interests called upon to watch over,
while the right Of doing is secured to by treaty
may truly say that make moderate and sparing Of
my right, and will freely confess that is which is
attended with obligations occasionally very nconvenent
but cannst recede from the discharge of distinct duty
Our religion established in this country came us
from the East and there feelings, well obliga-
tons, which must never be lost sight Of.
Now, Turkey, in the condition which have described,
has by degrees fallen into such state of decrepitude
that told you the other night eager as we are all
for the prolonged existence Of the man. land that
desrous you be for the continuance of his e
beg you to believe,) he may suddenly die upon
hands We cannot resuscitate what is dead. 1.-THE Turk
tsh empire Jal falls to and put to you
therefore, ,ohethsr not better be provided beforehand for
contingency than TO incur tho chaos confusion, and e
tanty Of an European car all Of which must attend the
tasrophe II should occur unerpecedly and before some
uteror system has been skeched This is the point to
which ON desirous that you should call the attention Of
your Government"
"sir, Ireped "your Majesty is frank with tha
sure you will have the goodness permit me to speak
with the same openness. would, then, observe that
deporable is the condition of Turkey it Is country
which has long been plunged in difficulties supposed BY
many to be insurmounable With regard to contingen
arrangements, her Maesty's Government, as your Ma
jesty is well aware Objects as general rule to taking
engagements upon possible eventualtes and would per
haps be particularly dsncned to doing in this in
stance. If may be allowed to say So great dsincli
nation might be expected in England to disposing b.
anticipation Of the succession of old friend and ally
The rule is good one, the Emperor replied goot
at all times especially in times of uncertainty and change
like the present. still it is Of the greatest importance
that should understand one another and not ALLOW
events to take us by surprise. Now, desire to speal
to you as friend and as gentleman II England an,
arrive at understanding of this matter regard
the rest it matters little with it is indifferent 4
me what others do think. Frankly, then, tell yo
Yain!y that England thinks Of establishing herself one
these days at Constantinopie, cM not aloy IT. do no
attribute ths intention to you, but 1t is better thes
occasions to speak plainly. For my part / am equal
disposed to take the engagement not 10 establish myss
there as proprietor UG! is to saytor occupir do no
sayit might happen that circumstances previous prou
sion asrs made esey g should BE- ia @ chance, Nigh
place IN The position f occupying Constantinopie"
thanked his Majesty for the rankness of his decara
tons and for the desire which he had expressed of net
ing cordially and openly with her Majestys Government
observing at the time that such understanding
appeared the best security against the sudden danger
which his Majesty had alluded added that although
prepared to give decided opinion upon questions of suc
magnitude and dcicacy, it appeared to possible tina
some such arrangement might be made between her Ma
jestys Government and his Majesty might guard,
not for at least against, certain contingencies.
, To render my meaning more clear, said further :"
can only repeat, sir, that in my opinion her Majesty
Government will be indisposed to make certain arrange
ments connected with the downfall of Turkey but it
possible that they may be ready to pledge themselve
against certain arrangements which might in that
be attempted" = ...". Il.
His Imperial Majesty then alluded to conversation
which he had held the last time he in England witt
the Duke Of Wellington, and to the motives which
peed him to open himself to his grace. Then, now
bus Majesty was he sad eager provide against event
which, in the absence Of any concert might compel hin
act in manner opposed to the views Of her Majesty
Government 49,.
The conversation passed to the events Of the day. whe
the Emperor briefly rncapulated b claims upon tn
Holy Paces: claims recognised by the frman of las
February, am confirmed by sanction to which his Ma
jesty said he attached much Importance worr
of sovereign.
The execution of promises SO made and go ratified thu
Emperor said he must insist upon but willing to be
eye that his object would be attained by negotiation
the last adyces from Constannople being rather
satisfactory ..
expressed my belief that negotiation followed as
supposed had been, By the threats Of military