The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-21

BY Russia should have ths force and value Of a pr.
rscourss to M ordnary sorm a suous nss nSvn %
minay treaty, .Ns Pienipotennaries should imms
datey pass 70 the discussion of the other quest IN
to be comprised in ths Sshntive treaty II then
olared at the Conferences that tho articles contained
the protocol OF Vienna shsNd have the force virtue
Value Of IrsmnsIy srss such in brief is ths es
error into which i'll informed correspondents have fallen
They have oonfounded diplomatic formahty ndispenss
ucns pro posed to Russia, with preliminary treaty
peace submitted to the ratification of she Powers Tn
congress has therefore done no more than rsfy am
adopt at Paris and in the same terms ths Ai
ready accepted at Vienna in protocol by the represents
tiyes OF Russia, Austria ana England.
tfrom the Paris Constitutional, March 81
The two FIRST sitngs Of the Conference having beeA
cupied the fret by the verifcaon of powers, and Nj
Of the srmistics was not till the third sitting, or
Saturday that the Conference took up the special
Of itd abors viz the pelimnaries Of peace Tho Aus
minarss The frs four points being sn set forth the
Russian ipotenaries had only the adhesion
neses take % nos Of that sseeptaos. IN
document So that the four points, Lord Palmersou
ssd became henoefsrA an Integral and defined portion
Il is So however, with the 9th point which has
not been set out and which will be immediately dis
the demands viii think is duty to present Cor the in
tersst OF the balance Of Europe.
NapOleOn's Speech to the French senate.
The session Of the Senate OF France for the year 1856
was opened ON Monday March BY the Emperor in
His imperial Majesty delivered the following speech
PxE7s sxNAToRs:-
The Last time convoked you minds wers occupied
with matters of grave import; the allied armies
haustng themselves at siege where the obstnacy the
defence made success doubtful Europe hesitsting.
seemed to await the end of the struggle before
ing itself to carry the l asked Of you loan
which you granted unanimously although it may have
eneO to cause general distress among the sborng classes
and perturbation In the monetary system gave rise
fears OF sscksnng of commercial transactions and Of
labor.
Well, thanks to your support well to the energy
displayed in France and in England-thanks, above all
they have entirely disappeared have most Of them at
least, been Rverted.
great feat Of arms has decided desperate struggle
unexamped in history, In favor of the allied
SINCE That moment the opinion Of Europe has pro-
nounced i.ssif moro openly.
Tbs third loan was subscribed without difficulty The
country has given me new proof of its confidence by
subscribing sum five times the amount demanded; it
has supported with admirable resignation the sue.ings
inseparable from desrness Of al
S nS sy 10 SS asa Ha
IN the departments AT the present moment the arrivals
OF foreign corn have caused sensible fall the fears
arising from the scarcity OF gold have diminished
labor was never more active nor the revenues
siderable.
Inc ChanoeH aroused the military spirit
the nation; at no time were voluntary snlstments SO
or 80 much ardor displayed BY the recruits de-
sign Ated by lot.
To this brief statement Of the situation acts Of hirh
political Specification mus. be added.
The Queen OF Great Britain, desirous of giving proof
OF her confidence OF her esteem for our country, to
der our relations intimate visited France The
thusiasc welcome che met with must have convinced
her how deep we're the tmsnts inspired BY her pre-
asnee and that they were OF nature to the
The King of Piedmont who, without looking behind
him, had embraced our cause with that aseous I'm
petuosy which he I'd already shown the ba ttieed
also came to France to consecrate union already
mented BY the bravery of his soldiers. Those
SO ssi.a.ed and dds disinh.ritsa Of its rank IL
the councils OF Europe now PROSPEROUS peaceful and
respected waging war, not with the momentary
energy Of duty TLey behsld France, while sending 200
OC0 man beyond the seas, at the time convoks all
toe arts Of peace at Paris il she wished t. to Ea
rope "1he present war is only episode for me; my
ideas and my strength in part always directed to-
wards the arts Of peace; let us neglect nothing to
ds stand each other, and do not compel brow all
be resources and AL the energy of great nation into
'hs hs,s of battle"
That appeal seems to have been heard and winter by
,uspendDg hostities favored the interventon of al
ploWacy.
Austria resolved upon taking decisive step, which
brought into the deibei atoms all the influence
Sweden entered into closer connection with England
and France BY treaty which guaranteed the integrity of
st. Petersburg from all the Cabinets.
The Emperor Of Russia, who had inherited . position
he had not created appeared animated with sincere de-
sre to put end to the which had 0ccssioned
this sADguinary conflict.
He resoute accepted the proposition transmitted by
Austria.
The honor of his satisfied he did honor to
himself BY complying with the distinctly wishes
To-day the plenpotentiaries of the begerent and allied
Pow at Paris to decide upon the cond
tions of peace The spirit of moderation and equity
which animates them ali must make us hope tor q favo
nevertheless.
Conferences with dignity and let be equally prepared,
it should BE- necessary either again to draw the sword
to extend the hand to those have honOrab fought
Whatever may happen, let us occupy ourselves with
all the proper increase the power and wealth Of
formed by participation Of glory and of sacrfces the
reciprocal advantages Of which will be brought into still
stronger relief by peace.
Let U.S. finally, at this solemn moment for the destnes
OF the world place trust in God that He may guide
efforts in the most confomabe to the interests
Of humanity and Of civilization.
The Legislative Body met the 4th inst At O'Clock
whom, after ths installation of the Bureau, Count de
Morny, its President rose, and thus addressed the
Gentlenen-rhs simple and digni6ed account of the
exalted position of France which you heard yesterday
must have aatterec your patriotism Your feelings OF
have been highly gratfed. In no virtue has the
French nation been deficient. It has proved
: firm and ally has Carried
humanity. 1t has been at the same time calm in ius
trious, hospitable and generous. Thus has Fran,e
obtained Q moral triumph valuable than tnat
acquired BY conquests, and gained for herself the
sympathies and confidence of the entire world This
result it must be admitted, Is particularly attributs
BILE to the union the throne Of the two
most opposite quallties-energy and moderation Those
short and glorious years which have restored France
to the first rank among nations will ill an important
place in history. You mainly contributed to that
suit gentlemen, for you gsAutea Ne En- peror
served cooperation ung themost critical crcumstan
Let hope tina. the sound judgment and hu-
name feelings OF the eminent men charged with the
negotiations will succeed In removing all the difficulties
and putting end to the evils OF Europe Nevertheless
confdng implicitly in the affection and soictude of the
Emperor his people, and in his for its dignity and
interests promise him beforehand, come what WILL
that he may rely upon US.
CFrom the London Post Official oryan), March ST.
The speech addressed by the Emperor OF the French to
The Senate and Legislative body has an Importance and
significance 1T the present crisis which scarcely be
exaggerated One Of the most remarkable parts Of the
speech, and the most interesting and suAng to English
en- is that which Immediately touches ourselves, and
which speaks of tho relations between Great Britain and
France 1t is the more mpOrtant At this critical stage Of
affairs because there have been circulated not only in
this country not only through continental Europe but