The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-28
sebastopoI-A Second Moscow.

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sebastopoI--A Second Moscow.
Another mail will probably bring rs further
accounts of the diminution of the allied army
before Sebastopol Reinforcements have ceased
to sail from England and as the British troops
move from the trenches into hospital, their
place is taken by Frenchmen. But though we
hear less of the destruction of life among eau
roberts army, the ravages of disease have been
hardly less extensive than among Lord Rag
lan's. The French have been better Differed
and better cared for, it is true; but the SHOWS
of Cherson have told as severely upon them as
upon their allies. At Varna, it is said, their
loss was the greatest As to The Turks, they
were disorganized and uuft for any thing be-
fore they left the banks of the Danube, and are
pretty certain to be dem olished before they
reach Sebastopol. All things considered, the
question OF success or failure seems now TO be
hardly debateable. That the expedition will
prove a failure, and that the Generals will be
forced to return in disgrace, is now admitted
10y all leading authorities in England. Whe-
Their another battle will be fought before dis
ease destroys the remnants of the army, or
whether the Russians will content themselves
with leaving the elements to do their work, re-
mains of course to be seen; but whichever
course is adopted, the result must be practical
| ly the same
| What viii next be done? There are many
reasons for supposing that at least effort will
be made to bring abont peace. Indepen-
| 5np+Jy ~ ba N tiopa prnuresa AZ Vienna
The party which adberes to the late Ministry
and they comprise majority Of the lords and
| large proportion of the commons--are strong
| ly in favor Of peace. Very unequvocal hints
to tlis effect were thrown out daring the late
session of Parliament and as, after all, Great
Britain has no army TO replace the one that is
perishipg under the walls of Sebastopol, peace
would seem TO be the best thing for her that
could happen. But, on the other hand, is it
possible for great power like England to de-
clare peace under the pressure of defeat? She
| sent out an army, such IS she never mustered
before. Untold sums OF money were lavished,
and the rscesses of science ransasked, 10 equip
il as no army had ever been equipped. Her
statetmen and her newspapers boosted that the
teats II would accomplish would surpass any
thing recorded in history. The annals of con-
| quest were searched in vain for parallel to
the splendid achievements in anticipation OF
which the British people sang songs OF triumph.
Nor did the event a. first give the lie to these
boastings. Scarcely had the allies reached
Turkey than unwonted .valor seemed to be in
fused into the Moslem ranks and the Russians
raised The siege Of Silistria. Then Austria
signed the convention with the Sultan, and
Gortschakof, alarmed for his flank, was com.
PEELED to evacuate bis former lines. These en-
coureging accidents added fuel to the fire of
English emulation But the turning point had
| beer reached. The cholera was the first enemy,
and for u long period it was absolutely impos-
sible TO embark the troops in consequence of
| the Increased virulence of the disease at sea-
When they did embark, the want OF transporta-
| tion, though they had seven hundred vessels,
obliged them to leave much Of their siege artil-
lery and cavalry behind. The consequence was
that the timid Lord Raglan bad pretext for
not taking advantage Of the victory of Alma,
ard proceeding at leisure TO Sebastopol. Then
more battles and more disease rayaged the
ranks; and now in the month of February, the
contest must be over-leaving the Russians
triumphant on every point.
Can England make peace under such circum-
stances? Ii does not seem possible. For il is
not in Europe that the consequences of so bu-
initiating step would be the most felt, though
of course they would not be harmless even
here; it is in Asia, from the frontier of China
20 the dominions Of Dost Mah9med, tha. the
defeat at Sebastopol will tell with most crush
ing effect. II will break the force of British
prestige throughout the Eastern Continent. Il
will relieve The scores and scores Of native
tribes from the weight which has hitherto held
hem to the earth; and will disarm the British
soldiers in India OF their most formid able arm,
| their reputation as invncible. Over and over
| sgain The story will be told that Eogland
gathered together all her legions, Joined with
France, and besieged Russian city which they
we're unable 70 AXE; and the consequence will
be ira; in every one Of those Eastern Courts
where English and Russian ENJOYS are now con-
tendrg for the mastery, The Englishman will
TALL, and the Russian rise in esteem. Can EGG
land afford TO run the risk of this? Can che
venture for The sake Of peace, TO place her
whole Eastern empire and her trade to Asia
in tuen peril a. this?
j. does not seem possible. All ques.ions or
pubho feeling spart--a and there is q spirit abroad
10 England which pesce Ministry would ind
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