The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-04-18
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Although not fewer than forty persons
in the city OF Vienna must be fully aware
Of what has taken place at the meeting
Of the Conference, SO we'll is the secre,
kept that almost nothing has been sal
fered to transpire to the agents Of the
public press. 1t is known, however, that
tho first Of the tour bases on winch a
peace is to be negotiated, has been ac-
cep,ed en bloc. by the Russian plenipo-
tentiaries, Prince Gortchskoff and NJ. de
Titiff. and runs thus:
"ARr. abolition OF the exclusive
Protectora,s Of Russia in Moldavia and
Wallschia, the privileges accorded to
those provinces by the Sultan being
placed under the guarantees OF the Five
Powers.''
The London Morning Post warns its
readers against putting faith in the &C.
counts OF what has happened in the con
ference. II says that record OF each
days proceedings is drawn up and signed
by the plenipoteniiaries, and that this
mode Of signature may readily give rise
to erroneous reports Of an agreement hav.
ing been come 10 on the points OF guaran-
tee.
Nesselrode will proceed to Vienna
when the negotiations become critical.
POLICY OF THE czAR wARLIKE.
Accounts from ST. Petersburg, probably
reliable, of date March g. state that the
substance Of the Car Alexander's speech
es TO the representatives. of the different
bodies and administrations OF the State.
may be condensed into these words: 81
will maintain firmly the plans traced ou'
by my fatheri'' In his address TO the
Council OF State. the officers OF the Guard
and Geputa,ion of mobiles, who reported
concerning the militia. he expressed HIM
sell yet more strongly:
IL solemnly declare," said be. Ihat
will not give up the first inch Of Russian
territory to our enemies! will take good
care to prevent their penetrating any fur
ther on TO the soil OF our country; and
never!-never!--may my right hand with.
er firs,!--will affix my signature 10 a
,res,y which shall bring the slightest stain
on the national honor!"
This speech was responded 10 with We.
hement applause.
czAR ALExANDER's SPEECH TO THE CORPS
DIPLoMATiQUE.
The Cars speech to the members ol
the corps diplomatique on the 7lh was
more temperate, and is as follows:
81 am persuaded. gentlemen, that all
your courts feel sincere sorrow at the mis-
fortune that has befalen US. have al,
ready received proofs OF it from all sides;
they have greatly moved me; and ! sta
ted yesterday, TO the Ministers of Prus.
sia and Austria how much | appreciate
them.
IL solemnly declsre here before you,
gentlemen, that remain faithful to all the
sentiments Of my father. and that will
persevere in the line Of political principles
which served as rule TO my uncle, the
Emperor Alexander, and to my father
These principles are those oil the holy ALI.
ance. hthai alliance no longer exists, il
was not my fathers fault. His intention.
were always upright and loyal, and, If re-
Gently they were misunderstood by some
persons, | doubt not that God and his
tory will do him justice.
"l am ready 10 contribute towards q
good understanding, on the condition.
which he accepted Like him, desire
peace, and wish 10 see the evils of war ter
min ate; but If the conferences which are
about to open al Vienna do not lead to !
result honorable for US, then, gentlemen
at the head Of my faithful Russia. l viii
combat the whole world and perish sooner
than yield.
Gas TO my personal sentimentsfor you
sovereign addressing The minister o
Prussia1 they have not varied. 4 have
never doubted the fraternal affection ant
friendship which his majesiy always hat
for my father. and have already told yot
how grateful am to him for 1t. an
deeply sensible OF the kind words which
the Emperor has caused TO be transmitted