Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-15

while Russia would keep the protectorate OF the
principalities, Servia and Bulgaria. In con
nection with these documents is also published
the memorandum Ply Count Nesselrode, sent FOL
approval to the British Government, and found
ed on communications from Nicholas, subse
quent to his visit to England in 1874.
The drift of the last named memorandum il
that Russia end England having preponderance
the former BY land and the latter by sea, in the
affair of Turkey, should come to an understand
ing how to divide the spoils in the event of the
Turkish Empire " crumbling to pieces" Rus
STA and Austria being in unison, the Gar con.
sidered that if England's adhesion could be
gained, France would be compelled to submit te
their views.
Refusal of the Emperor Nicholas to Epacuat'
the Principalities.-Itis stated from Berlin, 10Th,
that the Car had replied, "The proposal of
the Western powers does not require five minutes
consideration it is refused %
| WAR TO BE DECLARED FORTHWITH.
| The English Government was only awaiting
the arrival of the message with the Cars re-
fusal. So soon as the official refusal comes to
hand, announcement will be made to both Houses
of Parliament and war will be formally de-
clared.
| 1t is stated on the authority of Paris cores
pondence Of the London Morning Chronicle that
the telegraph announcement of the Cars refu-
sal-in terms short, dry and disdainful-was
received by the English Minister, who des-
patched courier by way of the Prussian ports
of the Baltic to Admiral Napier, in order that
he may be prepared to act upon his instruc-
| tons.
Something of extreme importance was pro-
baby settled the day before yesterday, between
this Government (Austria) and Prussia, as a
member of the Prussian embassy went to Oder
burg by special train. This was after con-
| ference between Count Buol and the Prussian
| Minister.
The following are the chief points of the con-
vention concluded between England, France and
Turkey:
l. The Porte engages never to negotiate with
| Russia without the Intervention of the Western
powers.
2. Amelioration ST the condition of the Chris
| tians.
A separate treaty is annexed for the follow
| ing four points:
l. Abolition of the poll tax, (haratarch.)
2. Right Of Christians to be admitted as wit
nesses in judicial proceedings.
| 8. Right to hold landed property without dis
| ton of nationality or religion.
4. The civil rights Of the Christians admitted
in the army and the civil service.
The destination of the English and French
forces is to be left to the decision of the Sultan
The Porte is preparing an expedition to
Greece.
Gen. Burgoyne is gone to Schumla. 49,.
RUSSIA AND TURKEY.
Twenty-seven thousand troops are expected
at Riga.
The whole of the Austrian loan, of about 5O,-
100000 of forms, is stated to have been taken
Departure of French Troops from Marseilles.-
The Moniteur announces that Gen. Canrobert,
and the first portion of the troops destined for
the army in the East, had left Marseilles.
The departure Of Napoleon for the East was
definitely fixed for the 9th April. 4..-
The Russian Army-The Egyptian, which
left Constantinople ON the 18th, and arrived at
Marseilles on Friday, brings the follwing news:
A corps Of zoe, 900 men had arrived for the
purpose f>establishing themselves at Sebasto-
poll Another corps of sc, 900 men had arrived
at Odessa. Between Moscow and Odessa, 1OO,-
600 men are on their march.
The Russians in the principalities are receiv-
ing great reinforcements. There ore at present
five divisions of infantry in the principalities,
and the 9th is entering, and 18, 900 cavalry.
Omar Pacha will before long be opposed to a
considerable numerical majority on the Danube
The line to be observed is immense, and it is
not improbable that he may be obliged to with
draw forces from Widen and Kalafat, in order
to strengthen his position to the right, in the
Dobrozia, and at Silistria and Rutschuk.
Prussia
BERLIN, March 1.-THE Minister President,
at the sitting to-day, of the second chamber,
made the following declaration, viz:
PRUSSIA adheres to the terms of the Vienna
note, and no measures will be taken without due
reference to the interests Of German Confed-
crates. Prussia has already come to an under
standing with those States and Austria The
King is strongly impressed with the necessity of
endeavoring to preserve Germany from the cal
antilles of war, and to stand by those States
whose territories are more exposed to attack
than those Of Prussia. Prussia will preserve
an independent attitude, and will resist every
attempt that may be made to influence her con-
duct, come from what quarter it may. The
strength and the sword Of Germany will only be
employed to defend German interests"
The Minister concluded by proposing loan
Of 10000 900 thalers, which is to be extinguish-
ed by an augmentation Of taxes
The SEAT OF WAR.
Admiral Napier's feet arrived at Wingoe
Sound in the Baltic on the 18th ult. The Ad-
miral arrived at Copenhagen on the 29th in q
steamer.
The allied fleets were still at Besika Bay, but
would soon re-enter the Black Sea.
On the Danube affairs are unchanged. It
was reported that Russian convoy of treasure
had been captured near Kars in Asia.
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