Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-04-08
PEACE CONCLUDED

After long period OF discussion kept secret with jea
the result of the Paris Conferences Is about
be given the world Ii probable that peace will be
concluded day before the St in order avoid the
necessity of renewing the armstice in the Crnea. 4
sub committee has been formed draw up the terms OF
the treaty which will he signed ~ soon A. they have
completes their work. The subcommittee is composed OF
Lord Cowley, Baron BOurqueny, Count Buo Count ca.
YOUR, Ali Pasha and Baron Brunow being one represen-
tatve tor each Of the negotiation Powers. When peace
shall have been signed it is intended, believe that the
Conference shall be dissolved but that committee shall
be Lett sitting 10 out the details which there il not
time arrange. The questions of the Princpaties
and OF the Turkish Christians viii probably receive the
attention of this body. The PusSian Plenipoentary
Baron Manteuiel has doubt by this time arrived in
Paris, aud will assist the formal signature Of peace
right of Prussia having been one of the parties to the
Treaty of 1910. Whatever may have been the views
the English Government 20 the necessity of Pussan
ENJOYS presence they have felt bound oppose the
wishes of other Powers this point and tile Cabinet Of
Berlin will pledge itself TO uphold the rights
and independence OF the Ottoman Porte
50 far may consider matters have been deci-
ded within the room in which the Conferences met il will
be easily understood that Lord Clarendon and Count Or
Of have borne the principal parts in this diplomatic
struggle A. j., believe. determined that the pro-
cecdngS of the Conferences shall be published tue
details OF what has taken place will probably remain
known only escape into publicity gradually and after
long interval That the British Plenipoentiary, how
should boldly the determination this coun-
TO obtain complete guarantees and satisfactory
RANGES i only what might be expected of Minister who
knows the spirit OF his counirymen, their undminished
/
one whom they may conceive 10 have abandoned the
high position which they have attained by such exerton,
and sacrifices Tie Pcnipoentaues OF Turkey and
Dina have. We believe, given TO the representations Of
Lord Clarendon support which makes regret that
the States which have accredited them the least pow
erul members Of the alliance. Lord Clarendon should
have indeed commanding position Great Britain is at
this moment both able aud willing carry on a great
Although she entered into this after forty
years neglect OF military ornaments she possesses
the largest forces OF any State in Europe. Her fleets in
the Baltic and the Black Sea will ia future campaign
count many hundred pendants. Her army is in perfect
condition. is continually reinforced aud il probably the
largest which occupies the shores of the Ciimea-
The financial Of the country all that could be-
wished and any necessary uphold it, honor and
interest will be voted with readiness by the Legislature
On the other hand Russia 10y the admission of her own
statesmen, has lot upwards OF 100000 men, in want
money and material and continue the only by the
most unheard-of sacrifices.
We cannot but think that the lesson which Russia has
received will make j; long before she sgan disturb. the
peace Of Europe. IL may be sad, therefore, the
ject OF the III be attained and the cxertOns OF the
Western Powers fully rewarded But there certainly
seems TO doubt whether the likely u be-
agreed to such will satisfy all the expectations EN-
ertained ia tgland Those expectations may have been
larger than wbe warranted by the state of affair." IL 80
the disappointment must borne The principal obstacle To
satisfactory peace has been, IL Is needless to gay the in
discreet AVID Omeo hat unworthy rejoicing with which the
first Of pachcition received the continent
Count OO aud his colleague would have been incl ned
to yield FAR more had they not found how highly gift
valued which they had the power confer withhold
50 confirmed and earnest u the longing for peace that
England Is perhaps unpopular for insisting good
terms for the Allies than Russia j. for withholding them
IL is but natural tina. the French people should wish to
end this They have played high part in Europe
they have gained reputation with which they may
content But these great successes have been bought
small sacrifices The finances Of France have boenstrnn.
ed by war and may be deranged 10y it, continuance The
call tor may before long interfere with the born
industry OF tie country ostes have interrupted those
peclaou for the rapid gain Of wealth which occupy ~
much the attention ofmoderu French society. The French
people therefore, lees anxious for the slip Nations NJ
treaty than for It's immediate result. The Emperor T.
tout the representative Of his subjects when he pocas
aud proves bis desire for pacGcutiOn. We we'll az.
destand his will that the birth Of Imperial heir should
be announced together with the advent Of Tranquility
But but think that in the future men viii di4
cminate between we'll grounded aud unstable poacc.
IL will be- nOadyanuge to child that ifs birth IL com
memOflied BY Amens Iil.t We trust that IL q.
not loo aic u insist OIL that the voice OF Europe hhs
proclaimed essential u the common safety and that Rus
fla may alter almost unbokcn Of defeats
tain practically oil that she posscssed before the
we have AZ clear perception ~ any Of the posi-
ton Of England This country member alliance
constituted for the attainment Of great end IL has
therefore 10 sunenderedits tight Of ndyidua
and separate action. The nation has fully proved IL
good faith during years Of trying The
VI France have made possible hy the disineresed
support IT Engand-n country always DESTROYS d
it, object than Of mere display in attaining it We hay,
therefore claim those by whose side We have fought
aud 70 whose capital have helped 10 bring the CON
mon enemy conf.s.ing bic defeat Although it may b,
beyond The present right of this country 70 refuse
a. the conditions which her allies may declare sufficient
set think that the union which great crisis has ~
t1bhed bctwecn France and England will be- more en-
durng IL cDuntymcn find that IL Ia. not failed
c"mpi.h the objects tor which they have sacrificed -