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


tisfions tending to modify them, there again he is
clearly mistaken, fog Austria would take answer
but u distinct one, and had already rejected any
idea Of negotiation preceding or accompanying the
agreement Of the Cabinet OF st Petersburg TO her
terms. Evidently Count Nesselrode has pitched on
mot n<ufre for the purpose Of throwing dust in
peoples eyes, and binding them as much as be can
though. as we think, with but little sucoess-to
tight to direct attention to these points not that
we consider them In themselves OF vital importance
but because they tend to show the ever active and
insidious character of Russian diplomacy, against
which, however, we are thoroughly on our guard
and which will no more succeed than have the arms
Of the Gar in preventing the impending triumph of
the great cause for which England and France are
contending.
IS NAPOLEON DESTROYS OF A PEACE
WILL THE BRITISH ALLIANCE CONTINUE?
[frcm the LONDON Chronicle, Jan. %.
IL the Emperor Napoleon the Third resolved on
concluding peace, II Russia adheres honorably to
her engagement with Austria? To this simple issue
is gradually being narrowed the great question
which now agitates Europe; and 1t has also direct
relation with those probable movements in connec-
ton with our domestic policy, to which we have
latterly called attention. In order to establish
connection between the two, it is not necessary to
suppose that the Emperor Of the French, and GER
tain ambitious partizan chief here at home, in
these matters are managed more skiilully, 80 that
agents can perform the work without committing
their principals.
The conduct of Napoleon the Third, since he was
essentially patriotic that it would be as unphiloso
phical unfair to ascribe 10 that sovereign personal
motives In desiring peace. Indeed, 1t is CROWN
ing merit in every public mantle greater in degree
the higher may be his rank, and the more complete
his irresponsibility when his own interests can be
shown to be identical with those Of the public-so
that imputations dictated by malice and taking the
shape Of SANDER, become only SO many glorious
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peror of the French may be Interpreted
His own domestic enemies, or hyperpatEiot-
ic Englishmen, morbidly jealous Of the fame
he has acquired are READY enough TO ascribe to
him selfish, or at least personal motives. They
urge, that he has gained by the war all the advan-
nance Of the English Court, until he and bis En-
press have been received the footing of the most
messed spectacle unprecedented for many centu-
ries-the presence Of the monarch Of Great Britain
In that capital, accompanied by her family and
the heir to her Throne. France, from having
now become the most distinguished and infu-
entail SMte and word from her Emperor
is sufficient to create public opinion among
sovereign and nations, that had fallen into
pusilianimous apathy. The military honor of
the French nation has been gloriously indicated;
and the terrible reverses suffered by the First Napo
leon from the arms of Russia have been avenged by
his successor In more glorious victories, unaided by
yUS clemeutS Or hue3lhn BOIL. flUdily, emperor
Napoleon the Third is almost invited to revive in
connection with Alexander the Second that personal
friendship OF two great potentates, which was one
Of the grandest episodes In the long struggle be-
tween his uncle and Alexander the First.
Admitting that these special motives are pos
sible, why should the nobler incentives Of the
French Emperor be forgotten? From the first
hour of his accession to power. as President OF
the Republic, to the present time, he has unceas-
ingly labored to promote the internal prosperity
Of France. Peace" was inscribed on the banner
Of the second empire and II its earliest years
have been monopolised by war, assnredly Napo..
leon is absolved for his involuntary change Of
the extreme moderation Of his conduct. The
ruler Of State is bound to be guided by the wants
and interests Of bis people, rather than by per.
sonal feelings or 'sentimental' considerations
When France entered into this war it was q charge
against Napoleon that she had no real interest there
in, and that he was merely using it lever Of his
own ambition. Now that he desires to conclude it,
should he not have the benefit of that imputation
attainable with honor II is probable that the EN-
peror of the French believes the conditions defn
lively accepted by Russia sufficient TO guarantee the
peace of Europe, and to establish moral barrier
he hans himself bsen bsed 81
tors, he may sympatbize with Alexander the Sc
cODd, ard place sincere reliance In his good faith
If Napoleon believes that all the original objects of
the alliance have been attained, and that the sup
lance to justify the recommencement Of the war;
he would only degrade himself from the rank Of
statesman to the level Of mere atterer Of opinion
were he TO change his policy in fear Of corrupt or
rabid Englsh journalism, or OF politically ignorant
Yet We feel assured that the Emperor Napoleon,
although he may feel the truth OF such views Is
these. will never prove faithless 70 his engagements
with England. Whatever he has undertaken he
will perform, not from wilfulness or selfseeking,
but because he does not give pledges except after
full cOgitation on consequences. Therefore, those
who are Specializing on severance OF the alliance,
the expense Of their reason. This war will lie
concluded, as It was begun, by the allied arms
and policy Of England and Frances and no SYM.
toms Of dikunion between the two States will he
exposed to the world. To the articles which ha!e
recently appeared in the ministerial organs 10
France we sttach importance, but only because we
regard them as protests against 1.-THE liberty Of IN
licensed printing in this country. II Is the disgrace
Of our journalism, In its more popular form, that 1t
pandeis to the passions of the people. The same
vices brought France to the verge Of ruin, and we
hope TO escape their pernicious influence. The ut
moet the Emperor Napoleon will do Is earnestly TO
advise the present Ministry Of England. The al
lance was concluded while we were under the do
minion of policy Of peace. II we since have
changed, We are not entitled to upbrad him for
being steadfast TO his purposes.
ALTERATIONS PROPOSED BY THE CZ,R IN
THE AUSTRIAN PEACE PROPOSALS.
The first and conditional answer of the Gear to
the Austrian proposals is stated to be as foows:-
The fh paragraph of the first article TO be altered
into Russia consents to give up the territory and
fortified places belonging TO Turkey. as an exchange
for those now in the possession and occupation OF
the allied armies"
Secondly instead of the third paragraph Of the
third point, Russia proposes to put-On the shores
of the Black Sea naval arsenals shall neither be
created nor kept up"
Thirdly, to alter the reading Of the fifth para
graph Of the third article, necessary for the coast
service" into necessary for the service and pro-
lection Of their coasts"
Lastly, the fifth point, respecting further condi.
tons eventually, is rejected as perfectly inadmiss
BILE, although Austria promised that they should
only be conditions Of minor consideration, not in
volving any question Of principle, nor incompatible
with the dignity Of Russia TO accede to.
FATE OF THE DANUBIAN PRINCIpALITIES
From the Paris Debats, Jan. Is
Europe has taken the engagement TO ameliorate
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