Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-01-24
Foreign panerS.


We have had better luck than We expected. The for
eign papers by the America have come to hand and w
copy several interesting articles IRON the London Times
IL will b. that the Times corrrcts important
ror which has universally prevailed this side of the
water, that Russia had made counterpropostions those
submitted 10y the allies. Her propositions were in nd
OF those OF the Western Powers and ia fact
amount To nothing than the four points of the Vi
emma Conference. The Times justly regards such propo-
stions under existing circumstances insult and
fresh prOvOcaton to renewed and furious war than
ever
To the propositions submitted by the allies no response
concluded, from Count Ncsselroles LAST Circular that
they will be- rejected with disdaiu and the war will in
volNe nations and rage Violently than any
modern times
From the intelligent Paris correspondent Of the Co-
ricr dcs Eits CHs gather facts, which seek
for ia vain in The London journals
NJ Gaaret in his last letter. expresses the belief that
the will continue with augmented vehemence France
aud Austria may desire peace, but both England and
Russia pant Tor another campagn-esch in the hope
trieviug the reputation lost in the last wears o
thinks Russia will probably accept the propositions OF the
Allies with conditions which 81 course will be acqui.
esced in lie also gives the origin OF the famous propo-
ston for European Congress IL did not spring from
Napoeon-who knew nothing OF it, aud does not approve
it. VI. Duveyrer, man OF letters the author The
entente coniidc between England and France is repre-
scented To be solid and lasting the eternal hills
When VI dc Setback started for St Petersburg
Louis Napoleon said to him The Car may be assured
that under no circumstances will break my alliance
with England. France and England cordially united
and no intrigue separate them"
The weak point OF Russia is according NJ GailarIet
Poland. The Car knows i'-and Bonaparte knows it ;
bat the former has all along INDUCED the hope that
France through jealousy of Euglands maritime supremacy
would aid destroying the Baltic fleet and assa the
cpita-and thereby provoke and enable POLAND rise
aud cndanger the very existence OF the Empire But
though Napoleon foresee these resus-which il is ina-
ted he does deirehe will let events take their course
aud Loyalty fulfil all his obligations England If Russia
will not listen reason, she take the couscq uences
and those consequences will be the signature of peace
81. Petcrsbug under the dctaton of the victorious
allies.
The French Emperor's speech to the Imperial Guard,
on its return from Crmea has been interpreted imply
ing Prussia by some aud by Others a. medi.
taiing campaign in Poland. But VI. Gaiardet thinks
neither Is correct There i design OF assaing Prus
saand Poland cat Toe reused effectively bv an at
tack on St Petersburg. The campaign therefore will be
carried 10y way OF the Baltic and Swcden-whch sup
plying base OF operations and prord Tor the army will
be an invaluable auxiliary in the war Denmark is also
counted upon 10 Join the Western Alliance bv way of
refuge from the mcitsted assault of that terrible warrior
General Pierce. Spain it seems has already taken shell
Ter under the same broad wings; aud unless our council
ate controlled by wise and brave men, are in danger
OF sacrificing the nciculabe benefits our neutral posi-,
ton aud becoming involved in interminaJe war.