Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-10-09

this sum actually distributed, none of it fall
inn into the hands of Russian subordnates which
happened frequently on similar occasions of visits
paid to the King of Prussia by the Emperor Mich
olas.
This remark, the truth of which I do not
doubt, is proof Of that of which am fully sat
isfed-namey that the present Emperor has en-
deavored to purify in some degree the different
branches Of the public service, beginning with
, those attached to the Court. With form of gov
crnment so peculiarly autocratc, where the pub
lie is not able to watch the working Of the polit
cal machinery and gire notice when any thing
goes wrong, many and great abuses must necessa-
rly creep into the various portions of the admin
istration of the empire; and especially in the
course Of so long reign as that Of the Emperor
! Nicholas. And I know from good authority that
Notwithstanding his vigilance and indomitable en-
ergy, great abuses existed, many of which had
acquired by their simple duration n species Of
demi-legality. The present Emperor s,ems dis
posed putan end to that state Of affairs, at least
so far as he is able; and perhaps it is with view
to this end that he has permitted petitions to be
presented to him whilst promenading-which un-
der his father was strictly prohibited, and which
lie himself i'll selfdefencc can never suffer to be-
come general or haLitual practice. However,
must not forget the coronation.
Every nation in Europe and many Of those in
| Asia have sent their representatives to Moscow,
and all Of them vic, one with another, in the mag
niicence Of their accoutrcments; so that this
spectacle cannot fail to be one of the most bril-
liant which Europe has ever witnessed. The most
decided rivalry seems to be between Austria and
France, Paris and Vienna, the oldest and the new
est aristocracy in Europe. Prince Estcrhazy
shines with the redoubled lustre of his ancestral
diamonds, whose value surpasses that even of his
broad and extensive domains. The Count de
Morgny, on the other hand, possesses magnificent
hcrses and revcls in the luxury of most ire
proachable cook and forgcous chariots. Both arc
preparing to make heroic exertions, but whether
the former will heal the breach which Austria's
conduct during the last war has occasioned, or the
latter succeed in obtaining for his master cordial
reception with the exclusive society of the ''upper
ten of Europe, these questions it surpasscs my
sagacity to determine.
You will have noticed, doubtless, how much the
English journals are accusing Russia OF bad faith,
and an intention not to carry out the provisions of
tho treaty of Paris. From the silence >! all the
other journals of Europe, am disposed to think
that our trans-A Atlantic cousins are giving thcm-
selves unnecessary trouble. Russia will doubtless
take every advantage that she can obtain from the
treaty. In doing so she violates no law, but mere
ly enjoys the fruits of her superior diplomacy
One Of the questions that interests every one and
from which we may expect some new complca-
tions of European politics is that concerning the
Danubian Prncipalities. Turkey and Austria are
opposed to the union and quasi-independerc Of
these provinces. Russia is in favor of it. In
France, though the public opinion appears to run
in the same direction, the government has not yet
pronounced itself by any overt act. In the mean
time, the inhabitants of Wallachia and Moldavia,
whilst awaiting the election and assembling Of the
uOuy WHICH rs " ucCluc lHclE HlNC pre-
sentcd addresses to the Baron de Talleyrand, the
French Commissioner, expressing themselves in
favor of union.
But my paper is actually filled. My next COM
munication with you will be verbal one-when
the pen will be replaced by n glass, and the ink
stand by bottle Of the generous "sparkling;"
for singular to relate, am coming home. AS
soon as you receive this, direct my ENQUIRER
home. have not seen any of your papers for
four months. The last copy, which received in
Florence, cost Inc one dollar postagc-and as that
was somewhat cxorbitant, even for luxury,
gave orders for them TO be kept at headquarters
until my return.
Yours truly, SPECTATOR.