The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-02-21

Proeuoes 81 1eoee ID 1
The news brought by the last steamer from
Europe, iaais2scs resumption Of negotiations
betveen Russia and the allied powers, on
bash submitted by Austria TO Russia, with the
appsoyal Of France and England.
The terms wsssprcposed to the Russian gov
esnment BY Count EsrEzuAry, special Austrian
ambassador, on the 22nd Of December, accom-
psnied with an intimation that be was not
ssshssissa 70 enter into ssy discussion. but If
they were not accepted Internationally be
fore the 18th u January, the Aasrias en-
bassy would withdraw froal the Russian cap
tai, and the Austrian government would imn,e-
diately side with the allies ia their waslike
operations, and also influence the German States
10 Q Lke course. ,s.a.ss as.a-e,4.a-a4s4.-.s >.
On the 10th Of January, two days before
the expiration Of the period allowed for consd
GRAFTON, and after various unsuccessful attempts
had been made TO secure postponement. the
Russian government announced its acceptance
Of the propositions as basis for immediate
negotiations.
The following synopsis Of the propositions
submitted by Count EsrEBuAzr. we make from
translation published in the eastern papers.
FIRST: The protectorate Of the Russian gov
ernment over the Dannbian principalities is
completely abolished, and the municipalities ore
guaranteed governmental organization con-
formable to their wishes, wants and interests,
respecting which the population itself shall be
consulted, and which shall be recognized by
the several European powers; no one Of which
shall be able under any pretcxt whatever, to
interfere in the questions of the internal admir-
istration Of the principalities. In exchange
for the strong places occupied by the allies in
the Crimea and Baltic, Russia consents to
change Of her frontier with Turkey in Europe.
ccding certain portions Of the territory she now
occupies to the Principalities.
SECOND. The freedom Of the Danube and it,
mouths, shall be secured 10 the world. The
contracting powers reserve to themselves the
right to keep one or two small vessels stationed
at the mouth to secure the execution of these
provisions 81 fiate treaty 1850
Third. The Black Sea shall be open 10 all
merchant vessels. but closed to vessels of war,
consequently no naval military arsenals, such
as SebastopoD shall be maintained there. The
two powers which hold the coast, Russia and
Turkey, engage themselves to maintain only
light vessels Of fixed force necessary for coast
service.
FOURTH. The immunities Of the Christian
subjects Of the Sultan shall be religiously pre-
served, without infringement on the dignity and
independence Of the Sutan's crown. Russia
when peace is made, shall associate herself in
the deliberations which are now taking place
between Austria, France, England and Turkey
to secure the christian subjects Of the Sultan.
their religious and political rights
Firm. The contracting parties reserve to
themselves to the full exteat, the right to bring
forward additional stipulatons in regard to the
general interests Of Europe
II is said that France is very willing to make
peace. even on more accommodating terms
than the above, but they are the least John
Bull would submit to. The English govern
ment desired in order to make the terms
more humilating to Russia, aprovision for the
cession Of Bomarsund in the Baltic, which was
captured in 1854, by the allied feet but TO
obtain the active co operation Of Austria
waived this demand
The opinion Of well informed European and
American papers, as TO the result Of the uego
tiations and the sincerity Of Russia in treating
are very conflicting. While some contend that
that great northern power would be well salts
fed by an immediate termination Of hostities,
upon almost any terms, not aishonorable, 9th
ers express their opinion that the present move
mont is designed by Russia 10 gain time, ami
that the same stubborn and warlike spirit OF
resistance, which was shadowsd forth at the com
mencement Of the war, turks beneath the seem
lngly amcablc disposition Of the Emperor, a.
evincel in his acceptance of Austria proposals.
The terms submitted by Austria are most
humiliating 10 Russia. They involve u cessior
OF Russian territory and complete overthrow
Of Russian power in the Black Sea and Prin
cipalities. Looking at the past policy of the
Russian Empire, and the repeated assertions OF
the Emperor AMI the great men Of the Empire
that Russia would neuer submit TO disbonora
BILE terms. the irieraaC SEEMS TO as very strong
that the present movement ia TO gain time, and
influence Austria ard the German States. ra,h.
er than founded on dcsirc COR peace a, sucl,
great sacrifices
Among the prominent American papers. tho
Washington tnoa Is foremost in expressine
its belief that the object of Russia in consent
ing to make the four propositions a basis OF
negotiations OR peace Is only 10 gain time
The Lnaon says -" The concessions of terri
tory, Of right, and power embodied in the four
propositions, Russia will never consent to, al
least not until abe has met with GREATER losscs
OF life. property, and treasure than she has vet
experienced. As well might fareign enemy
in the possession Of Key West Insist, as a NJ
limnary for pacific negotiations tha,the United
States should consent to the surrender of Cali
lorna. make the Mississippi river iree TO Ill the
world, and agrcc to destroy her backwards on
the lakes and at the principal Atlantic ports,
as ior France aud England. in the doubtful &c
cnp"ney OF the south side Of Sehastopol. to in