Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-04-12
Future management of the Danubian
principaliLes

Fromih London Chronicle March a.,
A question which viii at once engross the
attention Of statesmen on the re-establish-
ment Of peace, whether that happy event Be
the consequence Of diplomatic deliberations
or the more probable result of the triumph
Of the allied AIMS, is the future political
position TO be occupied by the twin Prinei-
palities Of Moldovia and Wallachia. The
first of the four points which form the
basis Of the negotiations now proceeding e.
Vienna, and which, it IS asserted, has been
recognized by the representative Of Russia at
the conference, refers directly 70 the Danu-
bian Principalities, inasmuch as their present
position Is affected, but their future destiny
must be the subject for later consideration.-
In accepting the first of the four points. Rus
STA consents to abandon the despotic protec-
torate over those provinces, which she had
exercised in common with the Sublime Porte
up to the commencement of the war, and 10
place them under the joint protection Of the
five Powers. AT the present stage of the di-
plomatic proceedings at Vienna, it would b.
unwise to speculate upon the result of the &C
ceptance of one Of the established points, as
questions NAV vet arise which will imperil
the very existance OF the Congress. A fact
which must, however, result from the present
conflict IS, the complete independence Of the
Moldo Wallachian provinces, and il behooves
the statesmen of Great Britain and France 10
bestow upon that subject-so important 10
the interests, not alone of the Western Pow
ers, but also of Europe-the attention il de-
serves.
The past history Of those unhappy provin-
ces, and the assistance they might have az
iorded to the cause of civilizationfn the pres
ent struggle, had their energies not been
deadened by the supineness or treachery Of
their rulers, may, perhaps, not fail TO incul-
cate the necessity Of developing the immense
resources of those countries, by comforting on
their inhabitants the blessings of political
Several British and foreign contemporaries
have INDUCED in speculations respecting the
future destiny of these provinces, which would
lead, were they accomplished, to an unfortu-
nate result. Thus, Austria, they have affirmed
viii be Unidentified for some prospective loss.
equally speculative, by the possession of the
provinces. This argument Is alike unjust TO
Austria and to the Western Powers. The
former empire has interests at stake. in the
present question, of an Importance Gar more
vital than the acquisition Of these provinces.
valuable though they NAV be; whilst the
Cabinet of France and Great Britain are
doubtless penetrated with a sentiment OF the
necessity of creating an independent State.
which will divide the Ottoman dominions
from its powerful neighbors. We have never
doubted of the vitality of the Turkish Empire,
but then its resources can only be developed
in period Of perfect tranquility. This posi-
ton can alone be realized by territorial sep
aration from its northern neighbor By the
creation Of a MoldoW allachian monarchy,
under the protection of the five Great Powers
of Europe, and assured by a recognized neu-
trality against the disasters of war or invasion.
the Ottoman Empire would be enabled to
pursue in tranquility its regeneration. A State
would at the same time be called into exis-
teuce, possessing every elemento vitality and
success. The industry of the inhabitants and
the fertility of the soil would speedily trans
fer into Belgium Of the East tho provinces
which at the present moment are fated BY
their political condition to the battle field Of
conflicting nations. Our space does not allow
US to pursue these considerations, which are
are of vast importance, as the future tranquil
ity of Europe, as well as the existence Of the
Ottoman Empire, depends in great degree
on the erection Of an independent Power In
the Observation-Disclosures Prncipalities.
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TROOPS.
On Tuesday, the Goth March, the Emperor
reviewed the whole Of the Imperial Guards,
in campaigning equipments. and presented
standards TO the Cent GaTdes, with the follow.
ing speech
SoLDtERs:-The army is the nobility Of our
country. 1t preserves intact from age to age.
the traditions Of glory. and of national honor.
and your genealogical tree is here. [pointing
to the colors. 1t marks. at each generation.
new victory. Take, then, these flags. con
fde them to your honor, your courage, and
your patriotism. .I. 4.
Rapturous applause greeted this or<t6h.