The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-09

sun moned to their pos and the greaiest activity bsgos
in all military departments, especially in the comms
ssst Not that there be at all compared
With the preparations made for the late Oriental
tere has been no extraordinary levy of recru he for
rtfses and arsena's, even those the frontiers
reman the peace establishment, and the rail
roads and other public works are going on without
Interruptions but at moment when all Europe Ia under
arms, matter Of that great Power like Rus
tia should 10 prepared for every event, and ready 70
throw her weight into the scale her interests her
policy should require It.
No little sensation has been excited here by Of
secret alliance having been concluded between Austria
and the Porte by which the former engages 10 oppose any
rising Of the Christian population Of Turkey and 70 ssss
the Sultan to suppress it, IL necessary by force Of arms
This would at call Russia into the field she could
never tolerate such intervention which would more
be direct violation of the treaty Of Paris according
10 which action TO be taken In the affairs OF the OTTO
man Empire except by joint agreement of the great
European Powers. II is certain that Prince Couzl the
newly elected Hospodar OF Moldava and wallacha,
bss inquired, conddeDtialy, Of our government
whether he could depend upon the protection OF
hs,sa in case Of an invasion OF the Principsl,es by
turkish Austrian troops and have 70 believe
ibet the answer satisfactory. Similar communica-
tons have been made by old Prince Noeh, OF Ssrvt,
Turks alarmed at the increasing efervesceuce among
their Chrisiian subjects, have collected strong army Ia
Bulgaria, under the command Of 0mer Pashs, should
think that under the present circumstances they would be
cautious rot TO tske any sep thai might lea1 TO new
with Russia in which, this time they would neither
have France nor England to defend them.
Count KaIoZ the Austrian Ambassador ExIrs Ordinary
who las been here for some weeks and has frequent con
feYenIes with Prince Gortschako gs unrem.ung his
epceavors to conciae our government, and 10 ooain
PROMISE not OF asssanceor that ia out Of the question
but at beet Of neutrality England and PRUSSIA have in
ETY. efaA thair 10 nRu1 I'm
these exertons; but while the British Envoy
your old acquaintance, Sir John Champion -
displays the most ardent zeal in his behalf and leaves
unturped TO revive any latent sympathes for the
Court Of Vienna that exist 10 Influential circles,
by working upon their fears Of revolution and reminding
them Of the injuries inflicted upon Russia by Louis Napo
leop bis P,ussan colleague, Baron Bswarch, who is
personally nimcal 70 Ausua, shows himself quite luke
warm, and seems rather to enjoy the difficulties under
which poor Count Karozi is aborng Prince Gortscha-
ko continues maintain the greatest eserve he refuses
give any distinct pledge, contentog himself with OBJ
serving that he will certainly not interfere long the
confined to Italy but that If other Powers should
take part in it, circumstances may arise which would
make 1t impossible for Russia 10 remain passive
AS to the report of an actual coalition between this
country and France, which spread such CONSERVATION in
Europe and the bare idea OF which appears Brighten the
Austrans and philo Ausrians out Of their Wits il was
never credited here when the pacific disposition of the
Emperor and bis xious desire to avoid any entange
ment that would interfere with the material prosperity
and the moral Improvement Of his people sufficiently
KNOWN but it is not to be denied that excellent
teri with France and Sardinia that the Due dc Monte
hello and MaTcbese Saul received every where with
open arms and that nearly all newspapers including
the Rpssky Invalid and the Journal de- 81 Peeyb,.y
which is eaid to derive its inspirations from the Foreign
Office evnce decided partially for the cause of tsly
The fact H that the conouct Of Austra during the late
war; the bare return made by that Power for the
rendered TO her during the Hungarian and
the xatious and cavDg spirit ahe displayed every
question In which the interests Of Russia concerned
have aroused SO violent an antpathy against her ali
classes Of people that the her humiliation
exctes unmitgated delight and there large party who
would be only too happy to contribute to her na
throw The army in parcu eager TO march against
The Austrans: for whom they entertain supreme
tempt from what they OF them during Hungarian
campaign, and in conflict with whom they expect TO reap
an easy crop OF sufels.
These feelings are shared In some degree by MANY of
our state and especially by Prince Gortschako but
not such extent 10 hurry them rudent ex
remes them from considering the advantages
that may be obtained for Russia in the present py
holding an even balance between the begerent Powers
cloee slar with France against Austria and posi-
bly,, Prussia though might lead to monetary results
Of immense importance, would be pregnant with future
dangers; the permanent hostility Of these two States
would scarcely be counterbalanced by the ephemera
friendship Of LOUIS Napoleon who may disappear any
moment from the Eu ropean horizon, in which he now
shines like fiery meteor. ecoud be tina. Austria
would pursue different policy In reference tue affairs OF
the East IL she would cooperate with securing tine
religious and political rights Of the Christian vassals
sue who ooS np to RUSSIA as their we
might, perhaps come to an understanding which would
relieve her from all further app.ebensions But for this
certain guarantees are required among the foremost OF
which would be the removal Of Minister who for many
years has directed councils of the Austrian govern
ment and who has given so many proofs Of his enmy 70
Russia that imp ovement take place 10 the relations
between the two Courts long he continues The
Of affairs II not msinformed, the Emperor of Austria
has sepifed bis willingness 10 give government. this
pledge OF his sincere wish to smooth tina way media
ton; and it Ia said that Prince Wndshgrstz who
always considered partisan Of Russia and who s
known to have openly oenaured the behaviour of his
Court during the Oriental war, will be despatched from
Vienna to capital TO notify this change OF system and
to the regulations which Count Karolz has been
carrying hitherto with little success The mission of
Prince Wndsbgatz had been announced some time ago.
but he given understand that it would be of no
for him to make bis appearance unless modification
OF the Austrian Cabinet had previously taken place. He
may undertake bis journey under favorable aug
pices.
The chief item Of news from the Caucasus the fall of
Veden the great stronghold Of Schamy which was taken
by General Euookmol the 18th u after siege of two
months. The Imaum had withdrawn from the fortress be-
fore it completely invested snd retired into ihe heart
Of hs mountain wlds which considerably dmnishes the
importance of our victory but by all big pres
ee has been completely destroyed by these reiterated
feas The entire population OF the Tchetonna have sc
kpo~edged the sovereignty OF the White Tsar. and
Schav MI viii hardly be able carry on the war much
longer with the small band of followers that surround
him, who cooped up among inhospitabe mountains
where they must suffer cold hunger and privatons of
every kind and may be tempted make their peace with
the Russians by delivering up their leader General Gu.
doimo6, who undoubtedly the most successful comman
der had in the Caucasus has been raised TO the
dignity Of Count and received autograph letter from
the Emperor thanking him for his dstng services