The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-04-30


The European Crisis.
Our latest advices from Europe are Of the
deepest Importance The Poles, now Thoroughly
reused, have disdained the Cars offer of an
amnesty, and are flying to arms throughout the
country. On all sides the insurgents have gained
force, and in many instances have repulsed the
Russian troops The revolutionary committees
are issuing proclamations which call upon the
people to refuse all terms with Russia, and to
defend themselves to the last. They claim that
Lithuania and the province known as Little Rus
sia are inseparable portions of Poland, and, in
fact, have evidently determined the reconstruc-
ton of the former kingdom of Poland in all its
integrity. The other great Powers Of Europe,
except, perhaps, Prussia, are evidently on the
side of the insurgents The French official
organize Momte.r-announce that the Aus
trian government has displayed upon the
Polish question views in conformity with
those entertained by France and England.
These three Powers will, says the Monite,r, act
in concert towards the Cabinet of st. Peters
burg ,s.,-. esa
Russia, evidently determined to pursue her
policy as regards the Poles, is making immense
warlike preparations. The mobiles have signifed
to the Gar their determination Of supporting
him under all circumstances. The Russian
government evidently fears the loss Of prestige
which would ensue were Poland allowed her
liberty, added to which the course pursued by
France, England and Austria is nearly allied to
intimidation, which fact arouscs the pride and
obstinacy Of the Russians Obliged to give
way to the demands Of the Allies in the Crimea,
owing to the great distance of the seat Of
war from the source Of her supplies, Russia, in
the present'crisis, is no doubt unwilling to be
dictated to by all Europe, let alone the three
Powers above named Her resources are inn
mense, her power undoubted, and her ohstinacy
we'll known. Although her strides for further
conquest and territory must be southwark and
eastward. Russia, we can easily comprehend,
is 10th to give up Poland when urged to do 50
by those Powers whom she justly considers her
enemies. She evidently intends to hold out,
and attack the Poles with overwhelming force.
Will France, England and Austria interfere!
If they do Russia will find Prussia willing
ally, and then we shall witness q general
war In Europe-one which will shake many
thrones TO the earth. and will surely
change the present aspect Of that con-
tnent The Hungarians will no doubt,
seize the opportunity to rise in their turn,
while the Italians will make bold effort for
Venice and Rome. The moment that France,
England and Austria throw down the gauntlet
to Russia. war will have begun in Europe
which will never terminate until some of the
governments concerned are irretrievably ruined.
Russia will understand. when she commences the
contest, that her national existence is at stake.
The Gar, who has rendered himself 20 popular
among his subjects by bis emancipation DEGREES
knows be can depend upon them to the last.
His mobiles will likewise be faithful 10 their
sovereign. France and Austria will find it q
harder matter TO count upon the fidelity Of their
subjects, while England will dislike war in
which there is naught but glory 10 gain. She
esteems more highly the substantial resu t. OF
conquest; and In q war with Russia she knows
by experience mat hard knocks and no loot are
to be obtained. The probabilities are she will
urge France and Austria into the hug of the
formidable Russian bear, and will herself keep
clear Of his embrace.
To Us the consequences Of the European
crisis are momentous. Our rebellious States
will understand that; for then oil chances of Z
foreign recognition are ended. This know.
ledge will, We feel assured, 60 far towards rem.
dering q reconstruction Of the Union an easier
matter. The South is we'll aware that unsided
It cannot succeed, and that perforcs II must sue.
cunb. For months past the hope Of En-.
ropcan recognition has alone kept alive the
Southern rebellion. The gertrude thsk ali
chances for such Q contamination are sxtinc.
will do more towards rendering the soutberners
desperate than would battle gained by OUT
arms. We have now but to strike boldly and
constantly at the rebels TO speedily terminate
this deplorable contest, which has been raging
now for two years.
THx TsrsvSs Ayp GENERAL McCLELr.AS.--
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