The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-23

recolect that considered il impending a. early -
the expedition Of Baron Seebach TO the Russian e.
pfal IN January last but the alliance between ne
two great nations of the West has been 80 intimate.
and its influence over Europe so commanding, that
people unwilling to believe in its dssOlutiea.
1t is by means unlikely, indeed, that the preseat
difference may be patched up, unless Louis Napoleoa
really wants to pick quarrel with his former csa-
federates there are too many symptoms, how
ever, to prove that their connection can never
resume its former character, and that the French
Emperor, faithful to the example Of his uncle
and the traditions of Tilsit Is about to trans
fer his favors to his brother autocrst in the
North, to whom he is attracted by simil arity
of principles, and, to q certain degree, by comm
nifty Of interests. His conduct ut the Congress Of
Paris, where he acted as mediator and arbiter be
tween England and Russia and overruled the OBJ
jections of the British plenp some Of
the most vital points; the mission Of Count Mornv
to Moscow, the evident anxiety of the French am
bassador to obtain the good graces of the Czar and
the secret negotiations that have been going q
ever since between the two imperial courts, must
have prepared the British ministry for what thev
uhu tO expect HOm uelI m6knhDlmOub ally, UuL
it may be doubted whether it was polite in them 70
afford him so fair pretext for cutting the conneo-
tion as they have done by the line of action they
have thought proper to pursue in the East The
return of the British feet, or even portion OF H.
to the Black Sea- is undeniablya violation of one Il
the most important clauses of the treaty Of peace;
and whether the Porte has protested against it q
not-whether French or English influence prevail fsr
the moment in the vacillating councils of the unhsp-
py Sultan-I do not see how England can refuse to
withdraw it il Louis Napoleon should make its
recall sine qua non; and in this case she will have
exposed herself to unnecessary modification, and
paved the way for the triumph of her adversaries.
Or will she persist in keeping it there in spite of al
remonstrances, and at the risk of a broil with
France, Russia, and perhaps with Turkey, for the
indulgence of mere whim, besides setting the ex-
ample of dsregarding the rights and violating the
independence OF the Ottoman empire, which she has
just been uphelding at the cost of SO enormous
waste Of life and treasure? As for the Austrians,
though now rowing in the same boat with England.
they will be sure to abandon her in the hour of
need, if they see France and Russia firmly united.
But even temporary cooperation with Power like
Austria would be degrading to the character of Eng
land, and deprive her of the sympathies which the
French alliance has already weakened, though nat
entirely alenated And all this to prevent the unisa
of the two Danubian Principalities, ardenty de-
sired by the inhabitants, and prescribed by all the
dictates OF sound policy. An independent monar-
cby like Belgium, whose neutrality was placed un-
der the guarantee Of the great European Powers.
would be the most efectua barrier against any IN
ture Russian aggressions in that quarter; and II y
tor this very that the crafty Muscovte diple
matsts affect 70 support such plea, being persuad
ed that this Is the best way To provoke the 0pp0seQ
Of England, while Austria Ii averse to II, from the
% Of good government % on the vs1y threshold * Ssr
Romantic provinces, and Offering dangerous con-
trast to the civil and religious servitude prevailing
under the leaden sceptre Of hapsburg.
The growing intimacy between France and Rus
sia b viewed mot Without solicituds b. the govern-
ment( (of this country though apparantG On q Q
most friendly terms with both those great empires.
Wedged In between two formidable neishbos.
SELF Prussia has constantly endeavored to play o0
one against the other, no as not to be dependent
upon either, and their conjunction is the more oni
nous from their both having reasons 70 complain of
her behavior during the late crisis. Louis NapOe0a
cannot forget that the backwardness of Prussia,
acting II did upon the pusillsnmy Of Austria, pre-
vented him from giving larger dimensions TO the war
from carrying it on at less cost and finishing It with
more tangible advantages TO hmself while the Czar,
who considers the King Of Prussia indebted to him,
or ut least to his ancestors for the crown he wears
probably far from satisfied with his good uncle for
having preserved discreet neutralty,s instead Of
coming to his assistance when surrounded by enc
miles, oblivious Of the fact that while the Prussaa
frontiers closed against the ngress of and
ammunition TO Russia, they were open to supply
the Anglo-French squadron In the Baltic with pre-
visions, coal, and other neceeearies. In spite e
these heartburnings, however, the Emperor Alexaa-
der himself Ia said to be personally we'll disposed to-
wards his Prussian relatives but unlike his father,
Nicholas he is more or less under the influence a
hio oHv md nf i0v Noiru
Prince Gortschakon. who WAS brought into power
by the 'old Russian party as IL Is called Is decid
edly in favor Of French alliance, which can only
s has onS S.a
ering after the Rhenish provinces which she gave
up unwillingly after the fall ofthe first Napoleon;
and II the Russians were TO countenance
her projects sh 10 sns quarter shs me old rnd hard
these circumstances, Prussa IL naturally anxious To
secure the friendship Of some rowr that could afford
ber protection against the covert aesigns cf ter
the only country In position TO do So any overtures
on the part OF the British government would be
10 be met half way by the court OF Berlin. Such a
league would be conducive TO the best interests Of
both nations; but the policy of the present British
ministry is SO unsocountable and 80 entirely guided
by momentary caprice, that IL escapes all cacala-
tions, and renders the most obvious combinations
abortive. Obstinate in their reserve against Prussia,
they persist In rejecting her advances, and prefer
paying their court TO Austria, of whose perdy they
have had such woful experience, and who Is evi-
IDENTIFY making catspaw Of them 10 sttAin her own
ends. Fortunately Lord Palmenton h not immortal;
the bonds already existing between the two royal
families are about TO be drawn closer by the sp-
preaching marriage Of the young Prince Of Prussia
to the eldest daughter Of Queen Victoria and there
Is every prospect that this matrimonial connexiou
will, ~ no distant period, lead 70 q political
alliance which would b hailed with dalight BY
the liberal party In Prussia. England and France
never be long united, the national character In
terests and Institutions Of the two countries being
too dsmetricaly opposed 10 each other; ~ Cor Aus
tria, her very name stinks In the nostris of the
English people; but Prussia and Britain, the only
two great Protestant Powers In Europe are natural
allies, and sooner or later the force Of circum-
stances must overcome all personal antipsthies ana
ensure q result conformable 10 the demands OF en-
hghtened policy and the dictates Of common sense.
II II now decided that the Pussan Chambers win
be convoked usual towards the end Of this month,
government having several important measures IN
peffo for which the neyrss rsyum In Indispensable
In the first place. q reorganization OF the army In
in contemplation, by which the term OF military
a. ~, ho awfp IN throo veaxa -