The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-18

amount Of public opinion. We not acting the part
Of good ally a sincere and honorable friend Of the
United States in seeking, for purposes to in
fringe their laws to outwit their Executive and TO Of
fend the feelings and prejudices Of their people We
might reasonably have expected at the hands Of nation
nearly united 10 by blood, and We should have
thought by similarity of views and feelings little
sympathy; but their sympathy y their to give
transatlantic neighbors il in the midst Of democracy,
they stretch out their hands to despotism and look
codly on the cause of freedom. We earnestly entreat
our government to consider well what they are do
ing In thus tampering with the feelings Of
susceptible and high spirited nation, and to
withdraw, before worse comes of it, from q
position fraught with difficulty which it is impossible
to defend the grounds of justice support princi
question, and ask themselves whether, if the United
states sent their recruiting agents into England the
British government would tolerate such proceednsa
We are that they would not and that in doing
they would be backed by the voice of Parliament
al but unanimous opinion Of the people. We have
right to inhict upon our neighbors that which, under
similar circumstances, we would not endure ourselves
We have no right to make their municipal law bend to
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any course which will have the effect of raising against
hostile feelings in the great American republic is for
choose to adopt in this matter II for to respect
their decision, and, by voluntary moderation to re-
heve them from the necessity OF obtaining by threats that
which we will not concede to reason and remonstrance
Probable Renewal OF Peace Negotiations.
Paris (Aug. p Correspondence of London Times.
The fact announced yesterday Of the departure Of
General Letang for Vienna is confirmed. He leaves
Paris this evening The reason assigned for this Jour-
ney is also confrmed it is in consequence of commu
nicaton received from the Emperor Of Austria addressed
to the Emperor Of the French and following close on the
letter which was addressed by the Empress Dowager of
Russia to the Archduchess Sophia. 1t is of course diff
cult to ascertain the contents of private communication
tain indications which lead to suppose that they
fer to propositions contained in the letter to the Arch
duchess II believed that the terms Of the letter of the
Empress nowager more significant and impor-
tant than supposed; and though cannot vouch for
the accuracy Of the statement that Russia
expresses her willingness to accept the propositions
of the Western Powers, interpreted by them
the limitation question, it is nevertheless extremely
bable from al learn that she appears be much more
reasonable than hitherto We have had, however, suf
Gent proof Of the bad faith of that Power well of
the midy of Austria not to be extremely cautious of
opening any new negotiations. That Russia is in
most difficult position is not doubted by her most
gune friends and parsans. The perseverance Of the
allies, their determination not to relax In their efforts to
bring her to terms, the efficient condition and high
spirit Of the armies in the Crmea the preparations
in progress for terrible blow, in which the whole
strength Of two great nations will be put FORTH the
luton OF the English people to carry the to the
last and the which the French nation has
sponded TO the demand Of the Emperor for means to
maintain the honor and dignity of their country must
have convinced the Emperor Alexander that it is hope
less task TO attempt 10 wear out their patience exhaust
their resources.
The OF the Emperor of the French, of which
General Letang said to be the bearer is described
cautious in the extreme. Why General Letang who took
no part in the Conferences should be selected the pre-
sent occasion is not easy to understand 1t only
through which the propositions made would no
doubt be expected to declare herself begerent in the
event Of Russia again 1 delaying or playing false she
propositions were approved by the French and English
penpotentaries but rejected by their governments
II may be expected that she would do II she
cages 10 give her tive cooperation in the war; q mill
tary convention would at once follow, and as General
as General Grennevilles to Paris he appears to be
the best person 10 effect it.
1t is to he hoped that the allied powers are not again
nj n garip 0f iouga udh Upaua
tiations. Every one is not like the Irishman who,
having travelled over some miles of pleasant road pro-
posed to his weared companion to it again be-
fore finishing their days journey. For this however
there some excuse for the ground was pleasant but
negotiation has something extremely dscouragug in it,
and with me chance Of new bunders and worst of ALL
sSDh Of IL sent as little hop; Of our
retrograde motion did of bringing him to the end of his
journey. The very of conferences penpoteu-
be taken and destroyed Russia peace on
our terms and them indeed, dipomatiss may confer
long they think proper. Be this it may, General
Letangs journey Vienna is regarded as not
without importance.
Paris Aug. p correspondence Of the London Times
alluded the other day to rnmor, rather q conjec
ture OF an Individual or it had not yet acquired the d
mansions OF rumor that the great preparations going
on at kamiesch we're perhaps with the view to some
daring attempt against the harbor OF sebastopo itself
The following details from the Courier de Adrss of the
LIST nst seem rogve appearance Of probability to that
rumor, strange as ii wHs:--
We have already stated that the government intended
to purchase the Rhone steamers for in the Black Sea
operations This fact at first questioned afterwards
denied in Partisan correspondence Of the Independence
Beige but affirm that the purchase has been
concluded Captain Magnan, of port who has long
navigated the Black Sea AMI the Sea of Azef and Is
perfectly well acquainted with the many obstacles attend
ing the approach TO the coasts and the entrances Of the
rivers emptying therein, particularly for military
navy addressed some time ago to our government a
memorial in which he demonstrated the impossibilty of
ecaci6usy operating certain points Of the
Russian territory with the Hans at the disposal of the
allied Powers He Thea she wed the immense advantages
that might accrue from the application thereto of spe-
cal maer which it was easy to borrow from river
navigation, NJ Ducos, then Minister of Marine, and
Marshal Valiant Minister Of War, appointed committee
to examine the questions treated Of by the writer of the
memorial and whose decision entirely favorable to
the plan suggested by Captain Magnan Some doubts
remained the inconvenience that might result from
long passage effected by these atbottomed boats.
Those fears unfounded The paddles insure TO these
boats sufficient stability in the open sea- They derive,
moreover from their light draught of water. degree Of
rapidy which lessons the chances Of accidents the
passage and enables them to seek refuge in the smallest
ports when menaced by storm. The Rhone and Saone
alone supply this new fleet numbering ninetyseven
boats ready TO proceed to the Black Sea.
II is not our province to mention what terms the
different companies consented to part with their floating
stock All say is, that the affair settled to
the sfaction of the parties interested and of the gov
eminent which thus finds available unhoped-ior means
Of action Reasons Of discretion and patriotism which
readers will appreciate do not permit to dvulge
the plan connected with the cooperation of this vau
able auxiliary feet We will only say that on points
where the allies could only appear in few light vessels,
escorted by small number of gunboats, and carrying
few hundred men, they may unexpectedly show them
selves In large river steamers, with 20 000 80 000
and, if necessary, 10000 men ready to disembark in
spite of shoals, and without being obliged to have
course to lighters other landing apparatus. Our
soldiers will scarcely wet their feet quitting the decks
of these boats TO occupy the shore The smallest Of these
vessels easily accommodate 500 and four
iSpounders which is fully sufficient to protect landing
without other assistance These vessels will approach
every Russian beach, however low may be- and enter the
mouth Of every river, however intricate obstrcej its
channel may prove Our readers form idea Of the
extreme mobility such vessels will impart to army,
effect diversions land troops where least expected
by the enemy. This is all we are at liberty 20 say
with regard to the efficiency OF this coasting
and river squadron. Our readers will easily conceive
the immense advantages army will derive from its
cooperation and the dreadful effects Of its intervention
for the Russians One of these steamers commanded by
Captain Magnan himself has already left the Rhone, AMI
arrived in port whence she will shortly sail for the
Crimea. Between the mouth of the Rhone and Mar