The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-05

Norfolk will one day become the grest cv'i
mercial seaport of the South. That day VIII
be a glorious one. not only for that ancient
city, but for Virginia, which will be proud OF
her ocean pearl, and for the whole South.
which will then have an Empire City within
her own borders.
We are not Of those who believe that there
is any real conflict of interests between any
of our Virginia cities. Richmond, Peters
burg. Norfolk, Lynchburg, Alexandria, may
each prosper without the slghsest detriment'
and indeed. with actual advantage to the
other We have here not only an opportuni-
ty to enjoy fair share of commerce, but our
manufacturing capacities are unsurpassed in
the Union. They far exceed those of the
great Northern hives of manufacturing indus
try Richmond, said Mr. Brooks of the New
York Express. on visit to this city, ought
to be the Lowell of the South Standing
upon the Southern porch Of the capitol and
referring to the magnificent extent of water
power before him, he exclaimed, II ought to
see from this point, two hundred thousand
people," What might not Virginia be, were
her energies thoroughly aroused and properly
applied? What commerce, what manufac-
turing prosperity would she possess, if her
people and her cities would discard all sec
tional and local influences, and work hand in
hand for the common good
THE EUROPEAN WAR.-From the signs of
| the times in Europe, it is plain that the great
| war which was commenced with such conf.
dence and high spirits by the Allies, is now
regarded in different light from that in
which it was viewed year ago. Russia has
been found stronger than she was believed to
be, and her fortresses more powerful. Those
Generals on whom Menchikoff relied-De-
cember, January and February, have proven
the difficulties of conquering the Russian eli
mate. Besides these things-besides the dis
asters which have fallen on the invading ar
| my of the Crimea, England finds the pressure
for means to conduct so expensive war at
| least disagreeable-and she finds that she has
possessions and interests of her own to pro-
tect, which must not be too much neglected
in taking care of the effects of the sick man
Hence We find the English sentiment now TO
be very emphatically presented, that there is
no int ention on the part of the allies to at
tempt territorial dismemberment of the
Russian Empire. This idea was stated in a
very energetic manner by Lord John Rus
SELL in Parliament, after the breaking up of
the late Ministry, and Lord John having been
sent as Minister PIenipetentiary to the con-
ferences at Vienna, it may be concluded that
his view is that of the British government,
and that there is sincere desire entertained
by that government to effect peace and end
a war which has so little encouragement in
the future.
A striking article in the last Edinburgh Re-
view takes this view, and urges in the clear
est manner the Importance of peace--the
proper terms of which it presents; but it pro-
poses to take nothing from Russia.
France is not so strongly urged to desire a
peace as Great Britain. Louis Napoleon feels
the necessity of keeping that dreaded Paris
mob employed, and a war is the thing for it.
But as soon as the terms that suits England
are arrived at, peace will follow, whether
France agrees to it or not. The sending of
Lord John Russell to Vienna, we regard as
decidedly the most promising omen of a
peace which has yet appeared
GEN. Jacksonville speeches in Congress
on the occasion of the presentation of Gen'l
Jackson's sword show the deep hold which
the old hero had on the hearts of the Ameri-
can people. The secre. of his popularity is
to be found not only in his bold, and decided
character but because he was true and
heroic representation of the national spirit.
The honor and interests of the nation were
| safe in his hands. With jackson in the Ex
| ecutive Chair, every American travelling in
foreign lands, felt new pride in the greatness
and spirit of his country
No CHANGE.-The sum and substance Of
the foreign news is that there is no change
at Sebastopol. The allied powers, however,
have this consolation, that there is very little
change anywhere.
| ANOTHER VETo.-It will be seen by refer
ringto the Congressional proceedings that the
President has vetoed the mail steamers hill.
AUTOGRAPH LETTER FROM THE EMPEROR Nrcu
oLAs TO PRESIDENT PIERcR.-The New York Her.
aid' OF Saturday, contains the following iniorma
ton from Washington. If reliable, it places our
foreign relations in most extraordinary aspect
WASHINGTON March 2, 1855,
Our foreign relations are hourly becoming mat.
tiers OF difficulty with the administration After tbe
adjournment night before last in the Senate. Sena-
,o 9Ii MASON. Cass and Douglas drove up to the
WhHe house, from special Invitation sent in the
morning through Senator Mason. Our present
relations with majority of the European govern
nents made necessary this meeting Governor
marcy alone OF the Cabinet was present An i'm.
portant revelation was made; the President placed
oelore the gentlemen assembled, an autograph let
yer, received by the last arrival from Europe bear
ing .ne signature OF the Emperor of Russia. This
lster was accompanied by official despatch from
nis minister on Foreign Affairs, communicating to
Tue Cnted States Secretary OF State particulars of
an organization against this country. advised and
| encouraged by England and France Extracts
from letters sent to the home government bv Rus
sian secret employees distributed throupbnnt The
capitals OF Europe, proving the above statement
are given; and, although these secret agents ars
wholly ignorant OF the existence of any 6nt Them
selves their statements marked by an extraor.
binary accuracy In point of facts and dates To
show friendship and Interest In the success Of the
United states is the purport OF the Emperor,s lnt