Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-04-17

WAsnlsaTss, April Z, ls


Ness1s hiiito,s Union aud Aoseican: The az
rival OF the b .lic brings intelligence from Lver-
pool as late as the afternoon Of March 2G h. 1t is
Of a highly interesting character and in my opir-
ion, is not pacific.
The siege of Sebastopol was unchanged. Lord
RAGLAN admits that the Russians increasing the
strength of the Qualifications.
The Porte protest against any of the Christians
in the empire being placed under any foreign pro
fiction
The Russians nanifestly intend systematic aud
vigorous attack on Eupatoria. The French had
not renewed the attack on the Russian works near
Malakofl tower There were 5000 Russians at
Tchorgourn The Russians were advancing towards
Inkermann and constructing new batteries.
At council Of war held March 4th, it was re-
solved TO recommence active operations. A coz
tinual fire was kept up between the French and
Russians.
The following remarks from correspondent Of
tie Baltimore Sun, whose opinions are often far
from being as correct as they seem to me to be on
this occasion, afford matter for reflection:
"Among The prophets OF events likely to Occur
10 the Crimea in the new campaign are Count
Garrowsky DR.. Baird, and Mr.. Geo. P. Marsh
all of whom predict for the allies more disastrous
defeat then they have hitherto encountered. The
plan of the expedition to the Crimee is. no doubt,
attributed to Napoleon himself, and proof of it is
found 10 his determination to take the execution Of
his favorite scheme into his own hands"
Itseems probable that Napoleon III will actually
embark for the Crimea Unless he is greatly sue
cessful there. we may expect thatattemps at revo-
luton viii be made in France during his absence.
But should brilliant success attend him, his hold
on France will be stronger than ever.
The following from the Union OF April 9th IS on
a subject on which have written more in its re-
lation to international law, than any other person
in the United States l have also discussed the
commercial advantages of our carrying on a COM
merce with the republics on the great tributaries
of the Amazon In my essays, have disclamed
al right or intention 10 force Brazil into COM
merce with Us, but claimed most decidedly the
right upon principles already introduced into inter-
national law, to navigate the Amazon back and
forth so as TO maintain commercial intercourse
with those nations on its great tributaries who are
willing to do so. I published in 1853 four essays
in New York, and five in this city, on this SUBJ
ject
The NAVIGATION OF THE BMAzoy-Of the various
important questions interesting the public mind
none has been less the subject of public discussion
than the navigation of the Amazon and yet
none, from its important bearings upon the future
commercial development Of this continent deserves
to be more thoroughly examined and understood
by the American people. The government of Bra
I'll has, to all appearances eventually decided upon
excluding all foreigners from that mighty valley,
(nless introduced by Brazilians) and particularly
the North Americans, whose enterprising spirit it
has long contemplated with jealousy and appre-
hension. We derive this view from the terms of
monopoly which was lately granted to a Brazilian
for the navigation Of the amazon" and from the
numerous pamphlets published with the sane
ton OF the Brazilian government and called
forth by the mastery productions of Lieutenant
Msury. We have before US lengthy memoir by
a Nh. dAngelis, whose pen, since the fall Of Rosas
Of whom he was Secretary, has been without en-
ployment, and who readily placed it at the dis
posal OF the Brazilian government for the vindica-
tons Of IFS favorite theories. We find 10 the
memoir few original views or new arguments The
author quotes extensively from the old authorities
CTlnternational law, but does not strengthen the
position he assumes by 80 doing. The only inter-
est attached TO the work lies in its being fostered
and held up by the Brazilian authorities as contain
ing the true doctrines 1t has been translated and
at Rio and is evidently considered as master
piece of argument which settles the question for
ever.
How long country claiming TO be civilized, and
possessing so many elements Of prosperity can
thus shut out the fairest portion of tie earth from
the blessing Of commerce, is question which de-
serves to be frlly considered by all nations inter-
ested in the progress of the human race. The
right Of nation to reman aloof may be sanctioned
y m n -Ouf lad MI Of
what is called international law but it is neither
in accardonce with the dictates Of humanity nor
with the policy OF commerce. which is daily more
extensively felt. SULPICIUs.
TIE PROSPECT OF PEACE IN EURopE-The Berlin
correspondent of the New York Journal of Com
nerce writing under date goth March. makes the
following extraordinary statement as to public opin-
ion in the capital in reference to the prospect of
peace in Europe. 1t is curious speculation Ger
tainly and one which seems to us so far remote quite
improbable; yet there is no conceivng to what
excuses and extremes the wild ambition of NAPo-
LEON may carry him, especially if the French peo-
pie favor his projects. If he should adopt such
policy, it will, most assuredy, be awful response
bity, for which he and they will atone at heavy
cost:
The opinion gains ground in Germany, that the
Emperor Napoleon is tie great obstacle to peace.
and that the achievement of glory from the pres
ent war, like that which bis Uncle once gained for
the arms of France is the only safety OF his throne
1t is believed that Austria is under the special
influence Of France and that the sovereigns both
countries are eager for continued war. Men who
are well informed have already begun to speculate
of an alliance between England Prussia and Russia,
against Austria and France, and improbable az this
af first MAJ ic
be result of the stupendous movements which are
DOW In nrncress No one can fnrete the end Of this