The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-16


able stability within and doubtful relations abroad
Viewed in this light, the war must be popular in
England with the conservative classes, and peace
must be dreaded as something dangerous and revo-
lutionary. England wants fl al peace, not a tenn
| porary one, and am afraid such peace is not in
store for her. Neither the present war, nor the
peace which will succeed it, can settle the fate OF
Turkey; and until that is DONE the Oriental qnes-
ton remains open one. England, therefore, would
like to strike more decisive blow against Russia
she is not content with having destroyed the Rus
sian feet in the Pontus, she also wants to destroy
the means Russia has of building o new one. Till
Nicoaieff has fallen there is peace for England
after that she will be az ready to accept terms as
| know France now is.
France, on the contrary, has an interest to make
| peace now, because peace made now would estab
| fish her supremacy in Europe. With Russia par
tally defeated, Austria and Prussia divided, and
| England with nothing but raw recruits and mex
peiienced troops for an army, who could doubt but
that France would dictate law, and be as powerful
in diplomacy as she has been in the war II peace
| be made in Europe, France and Russia will be
friends Austria and France will be friends, and the
| rest of the German States cured Of their anti
/ Franco MANIA With Switzerland and Sardinia for
an ally, the Emperor Napoleon may then regulate
the afairs a Central Europe, or Of Spain aud Portu
| gal. Everywhere French influence would succeed
that Of Ensl3& y REsia ma, !. no. ..ro,.
i
steps have been taken, and are still being taken, TO
procure an armistice, which moreover, has already
taken place from the impossibty Of carrying on
the during the winter season; and that such an
| peace is u matter which scarcely requires to be
mentioned The ablest diplomats Of Europe are
now at work to cause a gradual approach between
Russia and France, with the double view OF either
| making final peace or separating the allies SO
| to compel it between England and Russia The King
Of Prussia Baron Manteufiel respectively is most
| actively engaged in this important business which
is the only for the last three years in which the
| government of Francis Joseph Of Austria seconds
The efforts of Prussia. Some Of the German papers
amongst them the Augsburg Journal and the Lepsic
Unirtysai Gazette have already heralded certain
conversations which were said TO have taken place
between Mons. de Bourquenay, the French Minister
at Vienna, and Count Gortschakoff, Russian Minister
to Austria; but it is scarcely possible that either
French or Russian diplomacy should have beea
caught in such barbarous blunder. Such ap-
breaches only be applanss by third parties, not
accredited by either court anc wo in case ofailure,
may be disayowed by either party AZ oicious med
dlels Prussia is the only Power which can take
open steps in the premises, though even these must
be taken with great deal OF caution, and in
manner not to excite suspicion. Baron Manteuffel
is now at work on this business and have reasons
satisfy you and your readers TO believe that his
labors are not dsapproved OF either in Paris or st.
Petersburg. AS matters now stand, the probability
is in favor Of peace. shall have the means Of in
forming you when that probability vanishes
Canrohert's mission to Sweden has succeeded, but
] am much mistaken ii by success is meant any
the medium Of that second rate Power. The King
of Sweden. placed by the war in q very awkward
position between his people and his powerful
Russian neighbor acts as an opportunity maker.
His father owed his crown to Napoleon Bonaparte,
and its preservation to the Emperor Alexander, I'M
Gle Of the present Gar. Being thus indebted to the
two unces it is but proper that King Oscar should
show some gratitude to the two nephews
ha IF furp an nv
cellent opportunity to Governor Marcy, aided by
Attorney General Cushing to thunder in the index.
Now OF never" were the words inscribed on the
colers of the Duke of Lorraine when he was trying
to regain his territory from Louis XIV; but he
failed in the effort. Not so with Governor Marcy.
He will succeed, and succeed triumphantly, not in
provoking war with England, but in concluding
peace in Europe. He will thus be a benefactor to
humanity, and mediator, without being especially
invited or accepted by either party. The position
assumed by Governor Marcy has nowhere found a
reader response than in Berlin, where Baron Won
Manteuifel has taken advantage Of it to overcome
certain reluctance on the part Of Lord Pamerston.
On the other hand, afraid of the peaceable inten-
ton of Mr.. Pierce, the Prussian diplomat gives
Russia to understand that she had better improve
her present opportunity before the next change in
the views and purposes Of the administration at
Washington may again leave the political horizon
cloudless. What Baron ManteufIel and Baron de
the American President Such document would
be an excellent foundation for diplomatic negota-
tons, and UNNECESSARILY help to bring them to sue
cessful issue.
The negotiations at Copenhagen in regard to the
Sound dues promise to result In q manner approx
ing the views of the American Secretary OF State.
The history Of these Dues from the treaty of Spires
in 1874 to the present moment shows that the right
to impose these dues has always been disputed, and
that 1t other considerations than those found
ed on public law, that the different naval Powers of
Europe have more or less graciously submitted to
il. II the European States submit to reduction of
/ mr. tn n Cuit
claim in money, (Which is most probable) the
United States will still be at liberty to act as she
pleases but it will be considered an act of national
discourtesy on the part OF our government if we re-
fuse to follow the example of other States. In no
case will Denmark be able to enforce any claim
against the United States will any Power assist
her in her extremity. Denmark ought to have set
tied this business long ago, the United States hav
ing given her more than thirty years time to reflect
upon it. 1t is in vain for her now to cry for help.
She can only obtain that help by another far greater
sacrifce-perhaps her national Independence:
FIG.
cnn Whn,eship's Crew At Juan Fernandez.
We read in the Precser a Ances Belgium Of Nov
"a, OF poisoning, which attended with The
most fatal results to large number of persons. The
story however, does not appeal altogether probable
in many important particulars, IL wants confirmation
II appears that whaeship whose name is not stated
sailed in March, 1854 from Boston for the Pacific and
till they reached Juan Fernandea the weather ,sry
favorable They stopped at this island 10 take in sup
ply Of water and during their stay the sailors
ployed in FISHING TO provide the vessel with fresh
food. In this they successful having caught $50
pounds of all kinds large portion Of these cooked
for the crews supper Of which nearly all board par
took. few hours after A. out Of 81 were seized with
dizzness in the head pains in the stomach attended
with vomiting and other symptoms of poisoning. After
eleven hours Of terrible agony "a died Notwithstanding
all the and skill displayed by the ships physician
The recovery OF eight Others very slow and took
from five 70 eight Gays during which they suffered much
from burning in the limbs and partial paralysis Out of
fifteen who were not prevented from doing their work
four escaped with attack Of tia collie and
the stomach followed by dysentey which lasted
three Days
The Next Years Allied Campaign.
From the Augsburg Gazstte Nov. col
rumor has oozed at Constannople in the Gaats
suburb, where most Of the tmants reside that the
English French and Turkish military authorities
the Tchernaya have drawn up and settled their plan OF
campaign for the 1855. All the cavalry of the al
lies two Anglo French army eorpa the Turkish Ordu IN
silfsa, and the reserve at shrnla mastering 60 900
strong To advance the pruth In ~