The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-10-21

M Mr. uxr,x NJ Iews Of Montgomery, Alabama gen
travelling agent the States Of Alabama and "
sisted by c. r. LEWIS. LHwis and SAMUEL d. Lxw
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THE PROBABLE DURATION OF THE EASTERN
WAR.
The intelligence which has been received from Europe
since the partial fall Of Sebastopol not favorable to
peace Though important crisis has occurred nothing
very definite in regard the future can be discovered
the United States Of America ut war it would be an
easy matter for the world to understand to what extent on
their part the war would be waged. The TACT would DC
learned from the voice of her free and intelligent citizens
speaking through the public press and IN pubic assem-
bies But under despec governments the expression Oh
the popular mind is slow Disguised and doubtful ~ mas
no legitimate channels for uerancc under the nenaces OF
severe censorship We hear indeed, that grand ium'-
nations took place in the cities Of France In honor o. Tue
recent triumph We also hear that those displays were
made in obedience to imperial mandate Win the eA-
cepon Of England the only evidence to DO gatherea Oh
public opinion in the countries now involved IN war c
mstanta and that leads us to believe that peace is not
near at hand.
There is something very significant in the subordinate
attitude which Turkey now occupies 1t Is almost lot
gotten that the contest between that power ana
Russia and that for time she maintained It SINGLE
handed against her unyeding foo Since her cause mas
been taken up by England and France they are the prom
inent parties while she stands aside ia obscuriy ana 81
lence They assume all the responsibility, and claim
whatever glory may be achieved. Who can say that
when the day for SO much assistance comes
the power Of the Ottoman Empire will not diminish as
much as her position in this struggle has diminished un
der the oyershadowing influence Of her aesa We should
reluctantly contemplaewe do not even apprehendthe
partition of Turkey though stranger things have oc
CURED in the diplomacy Of Europe.
with the change Of the conduct of the is dated
remarkable revolution in the sympathes Of the world The
heroic energy with which the Turks to resist an
enemy much superior in strength and the terrible ven
geance wreaked upon their Hee at Sinope excited that
natural sympathy which oil feel for weaker and an
oppressed party. But when the combined forces Of two
Of the greatest military Of the earth were added to
their army then Russia seemed the weaker party and
much of the resentment which had existed against her
was abated Nevertheless it will doubtless appear that
the Sublime Porte rather precipate in breaking off
peaceful negotiations 1t was compelled yield to the
feversh excitement for then prevailing among the
people and was more independent defiant oven than
Russia had BEEN than circumstances seemed 70 warrant
The wsr spirit had risen to madness; and under govern
Of men, rather than OF laws it Is not easy to resist
popular clamor which, be it remembered not public
COnC06BlOnS
the Western powers in granting religious liberation as
condition upon which their aid should be extended were
regarded by many greater than Russia had herself re-
CURED Those concessions were certainly In advance OF
Turkish sentiment and caused little uneasiness among
the dignaries of the Mahommedan church The fact is
ominous Of the guardianship which it may be the future
purpose Of the allies to exercise But should the spula
tons Of the treaty then made receive faithful and perma
srY &lcr nnot utuont
QUESTION to the cause Of humanity which the will
have produced.
Before any correct conjecture be formed to the
duration Of the war the question ought to be considered
how much the allies have really at heart in its issue win
their prosperity be much augmented BY the continuance Of
the struggled We know the plea they set up is the
croachments Of Russia that they repe the grapng eff
forts of naughty and powerful desposm that they are
maintaining the balance Of power and the common inter-
ests of civilization. Conceding this plea to be honestly
made it will not be rash assert that there other
motives which prompted their interference One the
desire to foster spirit Of national patriotism In both
countries there is always considerable discomfort among
tho people 1t known that the existence Of e
tua means Of queling that discomfort is the nursery
patriotism Bitterness and malevoence among parties are
for season absorbed in the superior enmty to foreign
fSN.~y - -
Pitt AS long he kept his country in war the discon
tent Of the people stAed and he drew around him
strong and obedient party which long retained him at thu
head OF the At the present tu the unedu
Gated and haed subjects Of that country, who constitute
the lower class overlooking with loyalty account
the war; Ireland is quiet Harmony prevails among thu
rharat. In AZ thu British provinces the mayor Of
city loose all the convicts In Jail in honor Of thu
fall of Sebasopol and equally exravagant enthusi
prevails among the This policy Of making
the spendor Of military glory compensate for want Of pros
perity and liberty is fully appreciated NY tho Emperor
Louis Napoleon Being statesman of great ambition h
saw that if he could furnish for tho martial spirit
the Frenchif he could draw tho attention of poica
clubs from internal dsaecton and At the time Civ
employment to large surplus populationhe would main
tain and decorate his dadem. From the outset he ha
sought win the good will Of his subjects by dazzling
munifcencc.
Such motives as these will have decisive influence OF
the continuance Of the They lead to infer that tn
allies viii not till something brilliant ia achieved
Already it is rumored that another will find thei
armies advancing to ST. Pstersburgh If they con
time the aggressive such an attack will not be sur
prising The gorgeous palaces Of that famed city
dear the Russians their liberties and the point is
vital one Let the allies however, beware Of Bonaparte
fate and not he deceived into the heart NJ Rues;a t