Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-03-18


As sl deeds Of performed for the purpose OF
gaining better position the negotiations which mus,
succeed them, may look the Penpotcntiares nov
assembled Psri representing the exploits the sacri
noes the and the preparations Of their rspec-
tive countries. Each has taken his with accurate
knowledge OF what his nation has lost wOn and how
far future hostlities will add lessen its power
Lord Clarendon is that he speak. for people who
have done much already but whose -prt thorough
~ reused, and whose resources SILL undimnished will
enable them far TO exceed their former services to the.
The French Minister Of Foreign fairs can rely
the proved efficiency of his Sovercigns troops and
point TO the Russian territory which they occupy or
Austria can tell Of her Tranquil provinces
her numerous army. commanded BY Generals in the
prime OF life, aud habtuNted TO In two mclan-
chOly but instructive campaigns. Even Turkey
that she has fought nglo ously; that any
rttc there j. life and hope for the Ottoman State aud
that the sick man i not vet doomed die. FINALLY
Russia viii come before the Conferences With precisely
the weight which il her due people who can fight
Outilatey and negotiate astuely b. without
importance The determination to make no peace with.
out adequate security for the future i proof that the
Western nations Justly appreciate the resources of tie
Russian empire and the ambition which has hitherto used
Them for the di-quet of Europe Whether the Car will
gain ANYTHING 10y - stubborn retention OF the northern
forts and his late Kars remains TO be seen
but DOUBT that his Plenipotenaries si max.
the most OF these two iact which, in the spirit OF self
Russians compensate all the hurniations OF the war
A. an armi-tice has been signed, and for month
at least Russian shells will annoy the occupers Of
>eba-iOpOi aud the Turkish Contingent will abstain from
kni,hes with prowling Cossack may venture to re-.
gard Europe temporarily peace, and assume tina
each nation is DESTROYS of tranquility and the common good
In these circumstances it i allowable to call attention to
the point. which alone impede settlement and to
inquire how they can be best arranged. IL is perfectly
plain that IN this France and England want moth.
for themselves They neither have nor desire TO have
the neghbOurhOo1 OF the Straits All that they can gain
by the most complete j. the extension Of
commerce which will -tll more largely benefit the Rus
sian empire. The security and improvement OF OF the
finest regions in the world the elevation several millions
Vi the human race, the quiet Of the great community
nation the Osisn-i1le Oec OF the allies and their
sincerity j. proved by the mposbiiy of their gaining any
further Advantage When, therefore, in dispute it is
evident nst one party have selfish aims il must
Dr. presumed that the other has just ground oppo
ton. Al that seek Obtair has been admitted l.,
Russia eXpedient in principle. The Car his de-
sire - Turkey prosperous, the Christians coutented
and the world tranquil The best OF accomplish
ug these objects has been decided by the allies IL il
% Danish military force from the inland which lies be-
the arsenal. Of the Car and capital OF the Sultan
How far this disarmament shall be carried constitutes the
chief difficulty Of the Fifth Point.
The occasion Of the Danubiin delta NAV be considered
agreed to. Thus, the commerce OF Austria and I'll,
Prncpaiiies will be- freed from Russian restriction an,
If the SIuI mouth continue Ob~tructed the commercial
nations will only have Themselves to blame The ohc
questions relate the Disarmament of the Carcas-an fort
aud the Distraction Of NichOllrT a naval arsenal Thu
stronghoIs from Anapa Rcdout Kaleh have all lon,
been Abandoned and the ruins occupied by Turk
troops the savage inhabitants Of the coast To re
build them would cost large sums them wOu,
be work Of time, 10 man them must be SANDING ex
pense the empire without any OF the benefits when
was formerly supposed confer IL have been al
ways grieyOus burden 70 for Russia 10 maintain herse
all these points; butte bear formed part of the polio
| Of Nicholas. Wherever there a harbour or a prom
ontory there he had bis batteries By such cou
I NJ. Ill.
eucd By such means could serni.barbirous neghbor.
from the mouths Of the Danube the Eastern Ocean b.
TED believe IN the omnpOtence and almost onniDresenc
Of Russian The forts Of the Carcassan coast wer
not intended 10 Carcas-a much Turkey and th
vest Three years since these forts had high reputation
and spoken Of Businesses Ia which the Car cOu
lefy all the might Of Europe. This fame has beef
lost. The iOts were never useful, and nov they hav
ceased % inspire respect. To abandon them will he
gain nl partcs IL will relieve Russia from bufdc
and from the temptation again % create ~ time Tot
hidden armaneuts To the allies il will give confidence
the duration Of peace snd TO Turkey security sgans
| the design Of aggression.
The di-mautlement Of NcoaieH and the removal Of
the vessels in process Of construction clearly n accord
ance with the spirit u the terms prOpOsed This ncutri
zatou Of sea include the naturalization Of the G..
tuatcs N which IL gives the only Ships built
Nichosied only hoat IN which il forbidden Il
them H. therefore Armcd vessels Of be prepared
o. the arseua which may complete them be- LEFT standing
there can be conclusion but that ~ time Russia
DESTROYS Of putting end to condition Of things wic
c accepted under the pressure O hdVerse fortune
Ut tie rivers bear much possible Of the pro
Iucc Of the vat regions through which they roll let No
Gar and bic Southern subjects convince themselves by
new prosperity that the great about 10 terminal
has put end 70 system buriensOme TO them 10
'ocae for us. LET the Bong and the Dniepcr be
With cg-shps, but let NicOlaef Fi'h Oundnes and pOr
b t0oni become az once thing Of the past.
Tie a-u-ticc which has just been concluded
quite satisfactory. II would be rdecorous that
after preiuul-cs Of peace are signed, after Oh
Russian Pcnppeuuafics bad been received by NJ t
allied Sovereign and bad met their colleagues in the bu
ines' Of tho Conference the armies iu the presence Of
other should meet Boo conflict. The afmi-ticc provl'
that io mouth hostile operation Sht ttke pac"
Che tsi BI f~ au-prrsiOn Of arns Y entirely hnits
90 laui. every blockt- 8. boo force sud shy
be d.ctrsi A. proof chat The limitation 0f The arfn
ucc BE- reality. mas call attention a. The departure
tle advanced .gltifor Df the Bdtic isct The Cover
mont hti yert prJp-i, acted n- II negptaOns were
pr'yr' tI -Irn preparations continue iof the chmptl
,- may have much effect boo preventing the necessity TO
Even steam transports ordered ~ be iu readiness
te Conveyance oi freshmen snd horses 90 the Cdmsa
Officers base received pi.rstD be- NJ their pous ~ az
o. ly day o. the who'll, t,e Conferences open With eve
. CHARGE " peaceful conclusion but this end l. likely
te attained much bv the yZour Of the Governments
Toe grniu. ~ TIE nryI'iItprs. Peace will not come bs
uniniry rtRofurss i1r 10 will .ithrr seek thO,e Who y
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