Washington sentinel., 1854-06-24

Ihe NeicS bH the Cdndd1-Si0ic FfogfeSs U Ms
War-Napiey and DunaaS at a dead halt--Gsr-
man Diplomaey-P Peace Prospects-1he Markets
British Misistry--Cuba-Car Melange
Of Ney York Polfies--AxGher probable Demo
cratic Defeat fa November, sc.
New York, June %, 1854.
The European war, like wounded snake,
drags its slow length along" The news by the
Canada is unimportant in military view,
save in the movement of 10000 Anglo. French
troops to the relief of the fortress of Silistria,
on the Danube. Perhaps they may get there
in time, perhaps just in time to be too late.
In the latter case, they will probably find the
works blown up, and the Russians moved off
to some other position Of the Turks higher up
the river. At all events, we expect soon to
hear of bloody work on the Danube.
Napier in the Baltic, and Dundas in the
Black sea, have their hands full. The former
hesitates attacking those terrible posts Of Hell
singfors and Cronstadt; and the latter "bold
admiral" contents himself with occasionally
looking in at the bristling Russian battlements
and loop holes which surround the snug little
bay of Sebastopol. But, until either Napier
or Dundas strikes q decisive blow, nothing is
done, and nothing can be done to persuade the
czar Of the invincibe strength of his enemies.
He may laugh at them while his outposts are
secure. The old fllibuster Napier, went into
the Baltic in very domineering and Dragging
sort Of style. Perhaps he may come out yet
with a large flea in bis ear. "Brag is a good
dog; but hold,fast is a better" 1t is said that
the machinery of those steam vessels Of war
can't stand the concassion of their own broad
sides. If such is the case, no wonder the old
man Napier is SO very cautious in his move
ments This report however, is refated by
the bombardment of Odessa.
The diplomacy by the German States is be.
coming more perplexing than ever; but still it
is evident they are working, first for their own
internal security; secondly, for peace, as the
only safe exterior policy for themselves. Their
first object is an alliance, offensive and defen.
sive, among each other for any contingency;
and their second, the exertion, by their infu.
ence, between Russia and her enemies for a
peaceable adjustment, of their quarrel. The
job is nice one, and full Of embarrassments; !;
but they will carry it through, if France and
England let them alone.
The change in the British ministry substan-
tally amounts to nothing, touching the policy
of the government. The department of for
eign affairs remains the same England is
still very busy in the suppression of the Cuban
slave trade. The upshot Of her philanthropy
in this matter may yet be developed to the as
tonishment of our government. There isno
safety in delaying the settlement Of this Cuba
question beyond the present golden opportu-
nifty. There may be peace in Europe; and
what then, could we expect but speedy fore.
closure to oil proceedings contemplating the
peaceable acquisition Of "the ever-faithful
island" Yet I, for one, have some faith in
Soule; and believe that, if left undisturbed by
extra advisers, he will make q good and salts
factory report of his mission. In the mean
time, we take it here, for granted, that Mr..
Buchanan, at London, and Mr.. Mason, at Paris,
are empowered with the necessary discretion to
aid, incidentally, as the case may demand, the
negotiations of our minister at Madrid. Touch
ing the Cuba question, however, our European
advices are vague and indefinite They leave
US, in fact, the widest possible margin for un-
satisfactory speculation and conjecture. Per-
haps it will come out sraight by-and-by. But
we can hardly believe that the government Of
Spain has been waiting for the recovery of the
Marquis de Turgot's wounded leg.
Breadstuffs dull which signifies that prices
are still downward. Cotton up little, with
an upward tendency. Very good. Better, upon
the whole, pay half dollar for the cotton
necessary for shirt, than shilling for loaf
of bread. The best equilibrium is that which
is founded upon cheap subsistence. Excessive
prices for provisions create all sorts Of disturb
ances in the financial and business concerns Of
the world; and, if long continued, invariably
result in revolutions or financial explosions.
Such are the results Of state of war upon
large scale. Hence, we are disposed to cherish
very little regret (apart from Cuba) for the pros
poets of peace, which still mark the diplomacy
Of central Europe, and the military caution Of
the western powers.
This is about the sum and substance Of the
news by the Canada.
The political movements in this city for the
next November election are mysterious and
past finding out. As the cant phrase Of the
day goes, the know-nothings' are around, and
their policy as thus far disclosed is to make up
their tickets from those of the other parties that
may enter into the elections. What these par
ties are to be is the most bungling question of
all. At present we have the following distinct
or incipient political organizations in this city
l. The democratic hard-shells.
2. The democratic soft-shells.
3. The antiNebraska freesoil wings.
4. The Maine law party.
5. The lager beer party.