The New York herald., 1867-02-11
MAIL ADVICES TO JANUARY "a.
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
OUR ST. PETERSBURG cORae spoxoeNCe.

Powers Prepare for the Event-L0sses of
the Turks in Cnndia-ARitafion Against the
Porte in the South-Independence of the
Christians to be Battled For-Policy of
Greece. France, Russia, England and Prus-
sia-Napoleon's Exhibition screen Seen
Throu9h-Russian Aid to the Cretans-The
Greek Mission to America.
81. PETERSBURG. Jan. II, 1867.
Events in the East rushing on to crisis with
rapdi,y that battles calculations Of the diplomats Of
all the great Powers The Cretan nsurrection was un
doubtedy premature because it did receive the aid
Of the principal Christian communities on the peninsula.
They prepared for the which they were
called upon participate in and rather than to incur
the risks Of defeat if they should against Mussul
mau domination just thcn which would set back the
current OF events for years. they preferred
passive spectators Of the struggle in the islands, But
this fact be rightly adduced sustain argu
ment which shall show that the Christians in
Thessaly Eprus Montenegro, Servia Bulgaria and, in
deed the entire lower part of the peninsula per-
fcctly satisfied with their position, likely TO
remain quiet under any and every circumstance. 1t
merely shows that they do not consider tho times
ripe for the colossal combat which shall forever
the yoke Of Turkish tyranny and expe from Christian
soil the last invader
The Candiotes unfortunate in precipitatng con-
which they compelled sustain alone against
tue vast power VI tue OtOmhn fUrto. Iuey nave not
lost all but they have, perhaps weakened them
selves in the unequal struggle that their power will fail
to tell as it otherwise would in the grand outbreak which
this year will behold Yet the Mussulmans have not
emerged from what they would have believe to be
unimportant insurrection in CANDIDA without very
losses have It from what regard the best
Of authority that only Aao, 600 Turks and Abaniaus
mcrcenares-now remain the island out Of force Of
something over $4,000 men, which have from time to
tme since the outbreak been sent them by the Sui
tan That is to say than % 900 Turkish soldiers
been lost battle and BY disease This fact alone
will testify in language stronger than words to the
severity obstnacy and bloody results Of the campaigns
In that unfortunate island
am unable give any definite figures in relation to
the patriot losses. SO many women and children have
been ruthlessly massacred; 80 many small detached
bands have been slain made captives; and SO few
authentic reports losses among the larger armies Of
the Candotes have been accessible, that correct
estimate be made Of the casualties among them. II
has undoubtedly been great but not severe that
suffered by the Turks The Christians fought generally
the defensive at points carefully selected mpreg
nable as may be- well fortified and stubborny defended
against the assaults OF the enemy who we're not so well
acquainted with the topography OF the country with
the approaches to the Christian strong holds, might
be reasonably supposed However, with all their ad-
vantages in position, the Christians lost heavily and
able sustain very vigorous resistance in large
bOdes Indeed the has passed from that stage to
one Of guerilla operations. No plan Of operations OF a
general character pursued frst and resist
continues at various points in the mountains and
places inaccessible to large bodies Of invaders Thus
they will carry the contest and keep the fires OF
revolution burning until spark be carried TO
the continent, when the gigantic confagraon will
The sstamping out process cannot be applied against
the powerful Christian communities on the peninsula Il
will be sharp and terrific struggle for both sides but
the great cause must be victorious have already mott
provinces in the south Of the peninsula, and the tee
graph has doubtless conveyed you corroboratng
my statements. have now some additional private
and perfectly authentic Information from those coun-
tries which 10 Of the highest Importance. II clearly
shows as you will observe the mmnence and certainty
OF general instruction in that quarter Of the Turkish
empire ,,u,. v,,c, have !. 70 N. e,.c, ,h., ,,s
Christian communities, after attempting several times to
gain their independence acting separately, have now
determined and act together and as one nation
Seru will from her size and influence take the lead
She has attempted TO induce the Porte withdraw the
Turkish garrison numbering about seven thousand men,
from It's capital Belgrade, and the three other inferior
Ottoman aarrisons holding strategic points In the
vince To this end the Prince sent an ambassador 10
the Sultan TO request him accede TO the earnest and
and laid xhs whole subject before the Sultan, Who
after some delay. In opposition to the friendly
sdvce OF France ana indeed nara 2, nsAry n AZ me
this obstinate and unwse proceeding he placed
servia at the head Of the revolving provinces
and added hundred thousand well trained soldiers TO
his enemys forces Tho servans have now good pre-
text TO view in the most unfavorable light for war
against turkey. Eprue Inessay, InraCe Dornih nun
tenegro Hirzegooua and indeed all the peninsula are
ripe Tor revolt They have banded together to gain their
Independence meet q common ruin. Their interests
identical, their aspirations the same and their lot
common Bulgaria units with them, and SENDS 70 the
'front.' on the signal, her effective warriors nave
believe that general plan Of operations has
been adopted and the time fixed for universal uprising
BY the first Of May the peninsula will be in mass OF
revolutionary names The Christians are prepared for
the contest and will carry II to successful issue TINS
time.
what attitude Greece may take In the struggle think
has not yet been determined but the irresistible ogic OF
events will doubtless call her 70 against her OLD
and hated adversary The relations between Greece and
the Ottoman Porto the eve Of being broken
OIL in consequence OF the somewhat active aid EXTENDED
BY the former TO the struggling Christians In Gambia
They are not likely 70 be mended In the FUTURE IS
thought But whether Greece enters actively into the war
between the Christians and Mussumans remains neu
trail the result 10 likely 10 be the samethe total over.
throw OF Turkish power In Europe All that the Cnrs.
tians want In this coming strife 10 70 be et alone
They ask no assistance In men foreign Power inter.
venes 70 aid the Ottoman Porte There s bot nation
which likely TO- or has shown any inclination 70 take
hand IN the support Of the sick OF course thas is
Christian France She has warned Greece 70 refrain
from any overt act In aid OF the Christian revoers and
she has propped up Turkey by much advice. This pro-
ceedng mos fully approved OF by the other great
Powerv and cannot Be sustained by them.
Russia has no material interest IN the instruction
but she has the deepest sympathles with the Christian
community, wherever struggling, the world over, and
especially with those who are about 70 undertake gain
their Independence In the South Of Europe But she does
not desire 70, nor viii she n other nations remain neu
trail enter inc the contest Her policy is non-nterven
changed except at the most urgent necessity. have
70 believe that the Eastern question Ia "
again before the great Powers Russia has ON
ca and direct proposition 70 the European cabinets