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New-York daily tribune., 1856-01-14
THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.

The weeks news presents new facts as to the
progress of the peace negotiations. We have, how.
ever great many reports and sumises, the tenor of
all indicating increased hopes of renewal OF drect
negotiations.
The Presse, of Vienna, has the following:
We Learn from a respectable source that the I'm.
glish journals are msnformed when they state that
Count Esterhazy If the bearer Of utinatum 10 the
Russian Government. He is simply commissioned TO
communicate 10 the Russian Cabinet propositions
which may ultimately lead to peace perfect under
standing prevails between Vienna, Paris and London
but rejection Of the terms made will hardly I'M
mediaey lead the direct participation of Austria in
the war. Austria will make another political demon
straton-recall her Minister-before she resolves on
taking step of such extreme importance"
The Vienna OeSterrcickfSche Zc1tuHg adds:
CUP to the present moment Austria has not pledged
herself TO enforce the conditions of peace as they now
stand with the sword Indeed IT would be SIMPLY
ridiculous 10 menace Russia at season When Is I'LL
possible to attack her."
As regards the nature Of the terms offered TO Russia,
tie Vienna Gazette says:
"In fact all the lost positions are to be restored.
The mouths Of the Dneister and Danube, and, with
the exception of few points the Crnean coast are
in the hands Of the opponents of Russia and the sea i
forbidden to Russian ships Yet Russia TO suffer no
territorial limitation; the Baltic IL to be open to her
ships and the Euxine TO its commercial navy. She
must give I'D the luxury Of Black Sea fleet and open
her ports to foreign consus But, on the other hand
she need raze none of her Notifications Nothing de-
manded which would wound the dignity or lower the
military honor of Russia. The command of the Sulina
mouth of the Danube acquired by Russia without
the consent Of Europe and only held under the pre-
tense of guaranteeing the continent OF Europe against
the plague But Europe, which no longer requires the
aid of Russia her against that evil does need
and must have the freedom Of the Danube"
The official Dresden Journal states that Russia has
expressed her willingness TO agree to the neutrality OF
the Black Sea, subject to certain conditions Other
Piussiau papers say that the demolition OF the Russian
fortresses on the Black Sea is not insisted on by the
Allies.
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RUSsIAN ACCOUNTS FROM THE CRIME.

The The Iardlile Russo of Dec. 20 publishes the
following news from the Crimea
Extracts from the journal military oqera0l- from
Nov 70 20 Dee = Transmitted b. A. D. C. General Prince
Gorct Akof -
Between Nov. ls and Dec. nothing remarkable
has occurred III the Crimea. The Auies under the fire
of our Entertainments the north side Of SevaStopol,
have continued their lsbOrs IN levelng the batteries
aud trenches constructed against the ba.,on~ Nos
and S, and IN constructing rampant against the bds-
tions Nos. aud 8.
tola skirmishes hsve taken place between the OUT
posts, in which our cavalry, our Cos.ack- and our
Greeks from Balaklava have constantly had the sd-
vantA ge over the enemy.
The details Of these Affairs are contained in the cl
lowing order of the day issued by Aid-de-Camp Gen.
Prince GOrCh6kOh:
"oRDER or The DAY To THE ARMY % THE SOUTH
AID TO TIE LAND AND SArAL TROOPS - THE
oRINEt.
HTADQUARrERs oF BAKsH1sEEht,
Dec. ., 1855. No 1891
have remarked with peculiar satisfaction that
most prui-ewOrhy activity has generally prev allied of
late at the outposs and among the advanced troops,
showing vigilance, sagacity and bOldness which re-
feet grSat honor on the chiefs OF detachments.
"The following facts, which j make known 70 the
troops intrusted TO my command, VII demoostrate
what have said:
ION the 18th OF November, at > in the afternoon,
picket having been placed by the ou,posts of the kar
ale, detachment, the duty being PERFORMED by Col
yaouiehs 22d Regiment OF Don Co~sacks. a, a sta
ton opposite the Village Of Oupa, the non-commis
ored Office (;oloutiut~oh snd tie Cos-sck- Parst-
kof, BoJzu.;sob h1V:sben.a'. spd Ict-cV,arehi
New-York daily tribune., 1856-01-14

Son on the ef. Of ourkus lvs they found two com,
rsniee Of the nh Chs-s'earsseo 70 nSp men ,ssv
,u1Dsd a1d I Ssei csvt. RcSon, who commanded those
companies, and who killed three Russians wltn A0
own band, displayed on this occasion his usual vigot.
On he krst nnusket sbots Gen. DAutemarre hed
sent Gen. Mel with two bsttsbons and squaaion,
r,spforce the ine attacked. Bat on the arrval oi
these reserves on the of action the enemy was
already completely routed At g. m al wss WSus;.ur ey e
Nsrscha aid their duty WELL they were full OF resou
ton AID intelligence and this is what made Se The aTCss
.Tb. Rnssians left in our hands $50 killed. wounded
or prisoners The number of the latter Is 2s that o.
the wounded taken to our smoulances Is -, w "
whom are officers. Yesterday morning 70 KILLED nsd
been buried. and search going on for those thSt
might have fallen among the brushwcoi'
SOur loss even including the II men OF the
that was surrounded. and four Chssseurs d'Afnque,
captured between Baga and ouIkust Is muce ;hsJ less
and II wounded one Of whom il an officer. We owe
this happy result to the promptitude ltsef ot the
success. -, -, =; -. tt,.,"
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MOVEMENTS In ASIA.

Omer Pasha at last dates, Dee II, had established
hi, headquarters at Redot Kaleh. Omer himself was
al Servia Nov. 80, where his army was encamped,
stopped by the rains Selim Pasha, with 1900 men,
was at Trebizonde waiting the arrival of the Egyp-
tian division. Gen. Muravief has directed a column
on Akhatsik and part of the garrison of Kutais had
gone to Gor to defend the passes which commands the
entrance into Georgia. At COnstantnope it Is as
serted and expected that the Russians will eyaeuste
kutas.
Another account says that Omer Pasha had re-
covered the Ingour; also that Selrn Pasha will be
Superseded aud brought before court-martia
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are reouired for these Institutions; but the half
bankrupt rulers Of France, Austria and Spain, not
CARR ior the future and looking only for the e1pe
diency of the present moment, rechessly put their
existence in jeopardy by pawning the country TO a
swindling company, and introducing Socialism in
high life, while they persecute it in the lower
classes A. p. C..
New-York daily tribune., 1856-01-14
KERTCH AND YENIKALE.

From Kcr1ch and Yenikale adviccs are 10 Decem-
Der 5. A formidable line of works in course of
construction at the former place. The hutting Of the
men was nearly finished, but had been Interrupted by
rain There was little sickness.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-01-14
THE FRENCH PEACE PAMPHLET.


pubIshed at Paris under the title, Necessity OF
q Congress for the PacificatOn OF Europe" by a
Statetman;
According as the probabiLti,s Of pacific solution
assume greater consistency certain organs Of the En-
glish press endeavonng by irritating articles 70
endanger the effect Of the sage resolutions and OF the
calm attitude cf the Allied Govenroents.
" In misrepresenting the form and character of a
document which il is the duty of the official parties 70
keep secret risk L run of offending the Power which
Europe has applied 10 for concessions, when the In-
erest of all is 10 facilitate the success OF tc prOce
ing now entered on.
1T would be senseless 10 suppose that any state man
OF Great Britain can behold otherwise than With the
deepest regret this nconsidcrate line Of tactics.
"In the plans of arrangement now IN course Of ne
gotiaton, has any idea Of humiliatng Russia
or deprecating the just share Of influence and author
ty which she Is called on to preserve in the councils Of
Europe.
France and England have united together for
just war, not only because just one, but be-
cause their own history proves to Russia that she could
Weld without dshonor
"Do England ard France find themselves lowered
or humiliated by the obligation in which they were
placedthe first to recognize the lndeqendence Of Ae
United States, and the second 70 renounce the co..
quests of the Republic and of the Empire'
THE result OF the present struggle proves The con-
trary.
"Yet both these concessions were wrested from
them by force Of arms. IL was France who con-
strained England to abandon her Coonie, in North
America, and it wes England who, 10 greater de-
gree than any other nation, contributed TO detach
from the French territory Belgium and the Rhensh
Provinces; and yet France and England are at pres
ent closely united.
Proud Of Their destnies, they assured'y have
a right 10 proclaim that in making at present the
sacrce OF policy incompatible With the peace Of the
world Russia cannot decline in public estimation; bat
that on the contrary she must increase in the conf
dence and esteem of Europe, and perhaps prepare
herself for not distant future Of new and precious al
hances.
In that situation the duty OF the statesman Is TO
seek out under what form aud in what circumstances
the aequiescence of Russia will bert be reconced with
the dignity of Sovereign who, the day which ne
will have signed peace Will find in his enemies Of the
day before nothing else than brother.
Since the Congress of Vienna five great Powers
have governed Europe with common accord. To-day
three OF these Powers at war; and the spontaneous
Intervention Of the remaining two either in an Isolated
manner or in conferences fails 10 reconcile them. II
Is, then, surprising that the ordinary proceedings are
Insufficient TO terminate conflict OF 20 novel nature
One hundred and twenty millions OF men
engaged IN tie struggle; one aide, they are dying
f(r tiar fGtt; 0D tie cttsr, for @s;ce. ILousands
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THE BALTIC.

In the early part of the present year the kuSssA r
land from Sweden must remain there TIL the end oi
the Summer. A new srder is now promulgated, ana
foreigners who henceforth visit Finland must remain
there TIL the end of the war.
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Within yonder chamber of luxury and

Within yonder chamber of luxury and
ease, lies dying maiden. She is young
and beautiful, and life to her is in its
loveliest hue. But she is called on to
leave friends and all earthly enjoyment
behind, and her spirit is about to soar to
God who gave it. Her parents, brothers
and sisters are gathered around her dy-
ing bed, to witness the death struggle of
the loved one. Her eyes open to catch
the parting looks of friends. What a
scene-how beyond description. Still
ness reigns save the sobs of the afflicted
ones. List ! the dying maiden speaks
in tones of prayer, as she murmurs with
her last breath, "My Godaccept, =" For
thine is the kingdom, the poaoer and the
glory Jorerer and eUer.
ANN s. PARKER.
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shall occupy in society, and measure that
amount Of influence which we shall ex-
ert. 1t win also mark the bounds OF our
aspirations, and compel US to live, move
and think in that same sphere which our
own exertions have prepared. If we
allow ourselves 10 be content with what
we now possess we shall reap the fruit of
It m after life when we shall not be
able to associate with those whose minds
are adorned with choicest flowers and
richest gems. We should place our
standard high and with untiring persev-
erance, unyielding determination to i'm
prove our minds, should strive to raise
ourselves to that degree of virtue and
respect, which nothing else can secure
No one ever ascended higher in the scale
Of improvement, than he is carried by
his own persevering efforts. Therefore,
he should place his standard high for
his requirement viii never exceed the
bounds of those aspirations which he has
portrayed as the sphere Of his actions.
When we set our mark high we are con-
tinually striving TO gain its summit
Some things may be done with low aims
but nothing compared with what may be
accomplished with high and lofty end
eavors. 1t is the duty of every enc to
strive for those attainments which will
best qualify them for the greatest degree
of usefulness. For this purpose as well
as for the increase of our own happiness.
we should place our standard high, and
adopt Excelsior as our motto.
FRANK 4. Buxton.
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and as she spoke her spirit took its fight.
Passing away" said man of toll,
whose care-warn brow and wearied step
showed the frailty of earth's children
" Passing from this world and its dreari-
ness, to that glorious home above"
Passing away" said an aged man
whose silvered locks and palsied limbs
showed the sad havoc time makes upon
those who linger here long. Passing
away but o, their is world beyond the
tomb, an asylum for the heart-broken,
where the rainbow of peace ever spans
the unelouded sky, whose brightness IS
never dimned by the mists of earth, and
sorrow cannot enter to mar the happiness
of its inhabitants.
Thus all things however bright and
beautiful are transitory and stay but a
moment. What we cherish highest is
soonest past. But why dwell on the
dark side of the picture? Why cast a
gloom DER all by our ceaseless repinings;
! This world is bright and beautiful, and
WAS created by God of infinite wisdom
who made and placed us here that
we might prepare to dwell around His
Throne.
CHARL oTTE A. FAIRCHILD.
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Passing away.

Yes, all are passing away, the man,
the youth, the beautiful and innocent,
passing away.
How mornfully these words fall upon
the ear. They bring thoughts of the
beautiful world above, where bright
winged angels tune their harps around
the throne of God.
"Passing away" said a beautiful child
in whose blue eye you could almost read
of Heaven, and on whose angelic coun-
tenance retied sweet smile. " Passing
away, but do not weep, for there is q
balm in Heaven"
Passing away" said dying one as
her breath shortened and the death-damp
gathered on her brow. passing away
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Ambition.

So numerous and unrestrained are
those rougher passions Of the soul that
inveigIe the ear ef mankind from the
neglected voice Of reason and conscience,
that while we exercise our commisera-
ton, We may in a great measure suppress
our astonishment, when we see men SO
anxiously solicitious to WELD the septre
of power, or loll in the chariot of lux
ury with all their concomitant diseases
and cares
How often do we see men without one
longing or regretful look, abandon the
humble vale of competence, desert the
abodes of contentment and forever forget
the quiet couch of reposc and the very
bosom of peaceful employment, to climb
the craggy sleeps of perilous ambition,
never secure from the delusiye windings
of errer and the poisonous bites of the
serPents of envy, and ever looking with
an eye of fearful apprehension onI the
rocks of infamy and disgrace beneath
He IS the philosopher who can look
down with indignation on an Alexander,
who unmoved by even the whispers Of
ambition, can see with Indifference others
run the weary race of glory and riches
To him the vale IS more splendid than
the palace-the frugal board is sweeter
than the lavish tables Of Injurious en-
perors, and the subjeetion of his passions
imparts more delight than the subjeetion
of armies.
To him nature appears in its lovliest
charms. conscience appears and reward
ing heaven smiles on all his endeavors.
No point of glory or of wealth can put
period 10 the desires Of the ayaricious.
Tohoughon the top Of Andes, he still
wishes TO ascend. Though India yield
him all her stores, he still eovets more.
Though half mankind were obedient
to his eye, hls progress Is not stopped
till nil are under sHbjectien-
Here reason fersakes him, the noble
virtues of the soul Withdraw their infu-
encc, while the rough and willfui passions
bear full sway, temptation prompts him
to every act of injustice and brutality
marks all his proceedings.
With all the lashes of an awakened
conscience and with all the cnEabersome
appendices Of wealth and grandure, he
drags on the heavy load Of existence, till
the yawning grave gapes 10 receive the
ayarieious monster. Yet such monsters
would be half mankind, could they only
obtain a qualification of their unbounded
wishes.
Weber II. B4GELoW.
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JoHs b. STEWART.
Excelsior.

Higher, more elevated What a soul
inspiring thought! Who is not impressed
with courage and resolution if they have
the capacity for improvement that they
can raise the standard Of their virtue
and fit themselves for more usefulness in
the world. We may improve, if We win
but set eur mark high, and not be con-
tent until we have gained the prize
Though obstacles may tbwart our way,
we may overcome them by exertion and
perseverance,. Ii we resolve that we
viii, the task will be overcome, our sse-
fulness increased, and our standard Of
virtue raised. IL Is our duty to improve
the privileges we possess. They were
given US fer Improvement and not to be
wasted in slolh and idleness. We are
each responsible for the manner we spend
life. On every hand we meet with en-
eouragements and incentives TO gneaier
and more glorious worksaf improvement
Divine Oracles proclaim il on every
page. Past ages abound with proofs ct
the importance Of cultivating each talent
and the improving Of them 70 that extent
which intelligent and immortal minds are
eapable. The result Of life viii depend
upon the improvement and elevaiiaa Of
our desires. On the thread Of cur awn
exertions, hang those endowments which
viii determine thai position which We
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Be Honest.

Honesty is one Of the great principles
of rights which every one should endea-
vor to prcatice. 1t is that principle which
if adopted and faithfully adhered to, viii
eventually carry us safely through the
various stations which we may be called
to occupy in the routine of life. Truly,
Honesty is the best policy, mark it where
you viii, in the industrious Farmer, the
enterprising Merchant, the persevering
Student, or the accomplished Statesman.
IF we have a desire to become wise
and good, to increase in knowledge, and
in favor with God and man, and be re-
spected by our companions, we must be
honest
Ifthat young man who has just set
out in the world for himself, who for the
first time has launched his frail human
bark upon the cold, and unfeeliRg sym
pathies of mankind say if such a man
does not possess in some degree, a true
regard for honesty, he viii not rise to
that high standard in society, which
should be the aim of every honest and
upright man. Although for a time he
may seem to rise in society. and be hon
ored and respected by his fellow men /;
to succeed in business to accumulate
wealth, and enjoy happiness All this
he may seem TO possess, but it will be of
short duration. Friends viii forsake him
on every side, his wealth will take to
itself wings and fly away, and he will
wake up to a sense of bis situation, when
it is too late, and will be forever an out
cast in society, making himself unhappy,
as wellas those who may come within
his sphere.
An honest man has within his bosom
a treasure of more real value, than all
the wealth we could acquire in lifetime.
What is there then that will contribute
more to any ones success, whether in the
active pursuits ofof knowledge, or in the
acquisition of wealth, than honesty Al
honest man is one who possesses purity
of heart, whether we meet him in the
social circles, or in our daily intercourse
with the rich or poor, with the good OF
bad, with the high orlow, he always bears
a frank and open countenance.
| Friendships golden tie is bound by
that one spell Honesty. Friends should
endeavor-to be honest in all their inter
course with each other, and if they are
not, that friendship in the same proper
ton decreases. Out of society, as well
as in, they skanla manifest the same at
tachment. One should not use keen anC
reproachful expression, or satirical re,
marks, to or about another, which they
might utter with some degree of scorr
or contempt, for nothing could mar tha
friendship more than this. Then why
cannot a man be ever honest in his deal
ings with his fellow men, honest in his ac
tions and discourses, honest in his friend
ship, sentiments and feelings toward,
every one, and then we shall pass smooth
ly and pleasantly along the current o.
life, being beloved and respected by those
around us, living for others as well a,
ourself, and proclaining to all within oul
circle of friends, Honesty is the bes
Policy"
IauNs u Cvp,s-,yr
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SARAH A DUTTox.

EgA little son of Mr.. ID. Martin, Of
Greene County, Ill, was so badly gored
by a vicious beast on the 18th ult., that
he died from his injuries last Thursday
morning. The horn Of the animal pene-
trated his skull just above the left eye.
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WEBER Il. BsGELow.

e. Last year nearly sixty thousand
horses died--one third of all in the
eolony-on the Cape of Good Hope
from some disease which could not be ac-
counted FOR. Many sheep, were also
lost from an unusual disease. tits now
theoghtlha, this calamity was occasioned
BY allowing the animals 10 eat grass with
the dew on IL
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conquered death reigns supreme. But
sadness is mingled with this thought
even for all will not euter this blest
abode.
NANcY A. PARKER.
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PnEsros S. BRooKs' Boors.-The
New York Times says There are \
great many men Of high standing in
Massachusetts,, who would consider il an
honor TO lick the boots Of Preston S.
Brooks
Alas. for pagnaeious human nature
we fear there are more who would Ike
TO lick the maa that stands in Iliem.
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