Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-01-18
IRON The l.ea.lsa rims, Dec. PSI
THE RUMoRs OF PEACE.

II the rumors ofpeacc fall everywhere on I'M
needing ears, it cannot be denied that the events
which have produced them have much signifi-
cameo. 1t may, indeed, be a sign ofcreduiity to
expect that few weeks will close the great con-
test which forty years have prepared, and that
the armies of the " est will before spring is far
advanced take their final leave Of the old battle
fields which are now historic names. The nat
ural conviction OF every orc is, that such acaIsc
such exertions and sacrifices cannot he dcfrau,I-
ed oftheir legitimate results. 1t seems clear
that, unless Russia consent to the full demands
10 france and England, the war lnustse on; and
tElst she will consents ventures to antici-
pate. The great preparations fer the next cam
paign viii not then prove useless; the batteries
and mortar boats will not lie cumbersome hulks
in our naval ports. the stores of arms viii not be
piled up in readiness merely for another war
But yet the events which are now passing viii
the mediators to-day will in few months quit
their middle position. Although the Western
Powers may, not openly be assisted by the arms
of Austria and Prussia there is reason to believe
that these empires will find it necessary TO de-
clare fully their accordance with the views CT the
allies and their ccnsufe of the course which the
Car has adopted. No one can have watched
the military and diplomatic events of the present
year without seeing that their tendency has been
to make neutrality impossible.
We learn that Austria has communicated to
Russia the prelimineries agreed upon by the
Western Powers, and called upon her, 10 urge
their acceptance at st. Petersburg. It is with
the two great German Powers that We have chief
u to do. 1t plain that the recent compact
with Sweden has startled the two monarchs.-
defensive alliance, even though conditional, is
bold step for State so small and so il-situat-
Ell Sweden, and the conclusion of has rolts-
ell Austria especially to the consciousness that
RuSsia's political greatness has for time depart
cd. Francis Joseph Is therefore more and moro
anxious to play some decided part, and not only
to gain influence III Europe, but to extend his
power over those minor German States which
vacillate between him aud his Prussian rival 1t
has been seen for many weeks that the tendency
of the States has been to separation from Rus
sian interests Austria therefore has a chance
OF once more becoming the leader of the Con-
federation. Onthe other hand, the King of Prus-
STA secs with Apprehension the waning of his re-
cent influence He has had against him France
England Austria, and the opinion Of the world
He was suPportedby Russia and the minor States
which are ruled by Soverei5ns akin to the Rus
sian dynasty. Now that the great northern erl-
pirc is weakened distracted, and beaten the Ger
from his si;lc. He viii soon have no friend l,it
the Car, himself needing help and consolation
in advesIty. We cannot doubt that the PruSeian
King sees these dangers clearly, aud, if he wish
eS worthily to obey the commands of his late
kinsmari, and really to befriend that kinsnlar's
heir; he will dOhis best to enforc assent to the
demands Of the Western Cabinets.
We have always felt that the continuance of
the war must end in at least moral league
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state of hpstiities must before long be felt even
by neutrals, and then the blame must fall on
the nation which, without hope ofsuceess. pro-
longs the contest merely in spirit of senseless
pride Some months since, when Austria Shrank
from executing the treaty which she had conelu-
ded, the apprehension of many added bitterness
to their reproaches. twas regarded as an al
most desperate enterprise TO attack the highest
and most compact of adyersaties merely by ex-
petitions carried on with difficulty by sea at a
distance Of 5000 miles from home. Butt was
by wise impulse that the two governments re-
solved to perSeverc, and leave time to bring into
action, the alliance which existed in principle.-
That time seems now not far distsat. 1t viii,
however. best become our dignity, and conducc
to our interest, 20 make no suppiica:ions for for
eign aid. That aidyviil come most reaIli when
we have shown that we least nCeCl it Such is
the action of human nature IN States as well as
.lnmSiuuAs, Inc part OF the allies Is to prepare
for, the contest with renewd yigor on the largest
scale. For the present arms must decide the
question; it has emerged from the domain Of di-
plomacy, anahet yet returned to it When sue
cessful war has given US the mastery, we may
then expect that both foes and neutlals will adj
knowledge the justice efour claims and the force
of our reasoning.
ARsrERA4ioS. s.4aglo-Saroa, in some
cditoEsl remarks upon the Presidents Message.
has: the following;
wv e think We can state generally, but SAFELY.
that with regard to the Central American cues.
ton the difficulty turns upon tho Interpretation
OF the terms OF the treaty respecting matters of
no very Immediate orthreatening import to eli
.ttleF and that equentIy it's difficulty
which may readily and Ettngiy be submitted e.
the arbitration of any neutral Power friendly &,
Doth. TO such arbiramcnt NC belieyegvre haz,
ard nothing in saying the British Government
would " il;ingly ea5nititn