The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-12
ARRIVAL OF the BALTIC,
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

The Steamship Baltic left Liverpool on Sat-
urday afternoon, the 24ih nit, andIreached
New York at one O'Clock on the 9th inst.
The Peace Presress.
The first Of the four points which has been
unanimously agreed TO by the Vienna Con-
gress, reads as follows:
The abolition Of the exclusive Protectorate
Of Russia in Moldavis and Wallachia, q guar
antee Of the privileges accorded TO those
provinces by the Sultan, and placing them
under the guarantee Of the Five Powers. e..
The latest despatch from Vienna, dated
Friday evening, says: 1.-THE Conference is
progressing fa~vorably. The second point
was either settled to-day, or will be to-mor.
row. It mus. be remembered ,ha, the ques.
ton of war or peace is not decided until the
third point is settled.
The Paris correspondent Of the London
Times telegraphs, under The date OF Friday
evening, as follows -" The news from vi
emma appears favorable to peace, and the
people are disposed TO believe hat The con-
~ferences will be attended with a happy re-
suit"
Count Nesselrode will proceed to Vienna,
when the negotiations become critical.
Tho new Gear has given strong evidence
of abiding by the plans traced out by his
fa,har, and that he would make no conces-
sions.
Rumors are current Of new basis Of an
arrange ment, including the freedom of the
Black Sea, the opening of the Danube,
and the erection of Turkish forts ETC., in
Asia.
Lord Raglan, in his latest despatch, ad.
mits that the enemy is actively engaged in
throwing up new works that enfilade the
trenches, and thar vast conveys of provisions
and ammunition continue TO enter the city.
Some weeks will probably elapse ere either
the Conference or the siege come TO a con.
~clusion.
The Foley OF tho Gear Ia warIikeI.
Accounts from ST. Petersburg, probably re-
liable, of date March 9th, state that the sub.
stance of the Gear Alsxander's speeches TO
the representatives Of the different bodies
and administrations Of the States, may be
condensed into these words :-"I will main
tain firmly the plans traced GU, by my faith.
erV' 10 his address 10 the Council of State,
the officers OF the Guard, and a deputation
Of mobiles, who reported concerning the mi.
litia, the Gar expressed himself vet more
strongly. 81 solemnly declare" said he,
"lha. willnol sive up the frsi inch of Rus
sian territory TO onr enemies! will take
good care TO proven, their penetrating further
on the soil OF our country, and never, never
Inlay my hand wither first-wiIll afix my
signature 10 q treaty which shall bring the
slightest dishonor on the national honor!"
This speech was responded to with vehe-
ment applause.
Alexander's Speech to the Corps Diplo.
masique.
The Cars speech 10 the members of The
Corps Diplomatic, on the 7tb, was moro tenn
perate in tone, and is as fellows:
&c AN persuaded, gentlemen, that all your
Courts feel sincere SORROW at The misfortune
that has befallen US. ! have already receI-
we'd proofs Of II from all sides; they have
greatly moved me, and | stated yesterday to
the ministers of Prussia and Austria, how
much | appreciated them. solemnly de-
clare here before you, gentleman, that | re-
main faithful TO all the sentiments of my ia
ther, and that I will persevsre in the lins of
political principles which served as a rule to
my uncle, the Emperor Alexander, and to
my father. These principles are those of the
holy alliance. If that alliance no longer ex-
lists, il was not my fathers fault. His inten-
tons were always upright and loyal; and, if
recently they were misunderstood BY some
persons, | do not doubt that God and history
will do him justice. | am ready 10 contti.
butte towards a good understanding, on The
condition which he accepted. Like him, |
desire peace, and wish 10 see the evils of
war terminated but il the conferences which
are about TO open at Vienna do not lead TO a
result honorable for US, then, gentlemen, al
the head o. my faithful, Russia, | will com
bat, with the whole nation, and will perish
sooner than yield.
GAS to my personal sentiments for your
Sovereign, addressing the Prussian Minis.
ter;-they have not varied. have never
doubted Of the fraienal affection and friend
ship which his majesty, the king, always had
for my father, and l have already told you
how gratefulI am TO HIM for it. I am deep.
ly sensible of the kind words which the Elm.
peror has caused 10 be transmitted 10 me on
this occasion, addressing the Minister Of
Austria,) and 'his majesty can not doubt Of
the sincere affection which my father enter.
tanned for him at a period which he himself
has recalled by an order OF the day addressed
TO the army.
"Be kind enough, gen,lem en-. 10 commu.
nicate my words 10 your respective COURTS"
Il new Basis Of Arrangement Spoken Of
According TO Conversations rumor, the fol-
lowing arrangement, If iis details could be
adjusted, would meet the views of all parties:
Russia would NOT object 10 concede the on.
tire freedom of the Black Sea, and the OPEN
ing of the Danube, as also the permission 10
erect Turkish forts on the Asia,ic side of the
Euxine, and would consent TO receive con-
suls within Sebastopol. If this be acceded,