The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-10
THE NEWS IN FRANCE.

communicate the news of the Russian acceptance Of
the peace proposals to his daughter, the Princess
Mathilde, that lady threw herself upon his neck,
weeping for joy;" also, that when the Emperor
Napoleon read the despatch to the council of war,
Admiral Lyons CRIED Sire, don't exactly under
stand it; there must be some mistake' Louis Ma
pcle0n smiled, and read it again. Then the Eng
lish began whispering busiy amongst themselves.
The Duke OF Cambridge rose, saying that his mis-
sion at Paris was at an end and that he had only to
take leave of the Emperor and start that evening
for London. Louis Napoleon insisted that his Grace
should remain three or four days. As to Prince Ma
p0le0n, after the despatch was read his Royal High
nesss remark was, Then Italy and Poland are sac
rifced.'" " The same writer asserts that lively dk
ferences have taken place In the council between
the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Napoleon, the
former warmly resisting any project of the reestab-
lishment of Polish independence. 3e.
From the telegraphic dispatches received today
it might be inferred that the acceptance by Russia
OF the Austrian conditions Of peace is hardly 80
"pure and SIMPLE" 30 unconditional was at first
supposed The Journal de 81. Petsrsboarg, for in
stance expresses hope that Russia will be entitled
to consideration for not having arrested the work
OF cancellation by accessory negotiations" Again.
a despatch from Berlin speaks of circular from N.
de Nesselrode 10 NJ. Budberg in which the Russian
Minister explains to his agents the motives for the
acceptance Of the propositions Of Austria, and his
intentions relative to future negotiations and the
remark on this ia. that the hepes Of peace have
lost thereby little of force " and lastly, the jour
nal de st. Petersbourg "hopes that Europe win
show itself grateful for the moderation exhibited b
Ruseia." 4sN
much importance or implicit credit to telegraphiG
messages containing mutiated sentences from the
newspapers but, il they are substantially correct,
they would justify suspicion that some attempt at
ickery is meant, though have no doubt that tho
French aud English governments are fully prepared
for all emergencies and are carefully on the watch
against treachery have not seen M: de Nesselrodes
circular, but think II Is not difficult to state with
ont its help the motives for the moderation of
Russia Russia has signifed her intention to
accept our conditions Of peace because she cannot
help herself She has been driven to the verge OF
ruin by he war, and the fact Va admitted by Rus
slams themselves, who literally shed tears over the
humiliation which has fallen on their country and
which she has no choice but to BEAR Russia accepts
peace simply because she cannot carry on the war.
ard because she hopes, with the help of her ally
(Prussia) to make the best bargain she can under
the circumstances. Ii the Cfo that are now made
to introduce that Power into the conferences DO
cessiul, the shame will be as great as is the impa
dence which con advocate or justify such an intru
sion.
good deal Of sentiment will, no doubt, be ex-
pended in favor OF Russia, and much argument en-
ploy ed on the cruelty of humiliatng interesting
Power. But when did Russia ever spare from hn-
initiation State which her grasp was lnid For
whom, or for what, in her long career Of tyranny
and crime, has she ever shown tenderness or mercy
No weakness has ever diaarmed her wrath, limo
cence her cruelty, helpessness her brute force.
We have extracted the taOns from one Of the mon
sters paws; it is apity II we cannot do the same BY
the other If il be decided that Crou stadt Is not TO
follow the fate Of Sebastopo at least let as take
care that it shall not be dangerous We have had
some trouble in throwing the monster the ground.
We have our hand his throat, and we loosen the
gripe till he is powerless for mischief the fault IA
our own.
[Psris Jan 23) Correspondence Of London Telegsph1
| You would perceive by the Cosrs de Ia Bourse.
which sent you last night, that The Rente opened
dull; but on receipt Of q telegraphic despatch that
the Car had sent orders to General G0rtschak0 b
suspend hostilities, there was rapid rally, which
/ was confirmed and accelerated by rlMOr that
Lord Palmerston had actually signed an armistico
| at noon whether there be any foundation for this
report or not, its effect shows equally with what
avidity peace s desired in this capatal and the re
ports from the departments all prove that 1t would
Of Russias acceptance Of the ltimatiim was receiy
cd with enthusiastic vivus, and every demonstration
Of delight. were tbe Emperor Alexander 10 sign
oysl peace today. and bring II 70 Paris in his