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naszaiiiijs GAZETTE. FEBRUARY 9.

sure or ran aircusn um.

(Fm-I Wilmer’-Tmpun Times.) The battle of Citelo,, in which the Rue.

||N”'5|V° been aiguelly defeated, has re-

Iorod the of the Turkish arms, a d has prove that the ancient velour of the Ottomans has not degenerated. Th_e battle of Sinopo was a surprise, but the merciless massacre of 3,NIO urlis, overwhelmed b

I ysstly spperior lbrce—-heavy line of battle ships against frigates-—ts _now avenged b

their gallant compatriots in the o on fiel . It appears that the Russians an attack on Kalafat on the l3th of January,

- but the Turkish general, Selim Pasha (Zed-

linsky). anticipated the blow. On the an. instant, before the Russians could bring up

. all their troops, he marched out or Kgigrgg

with l6,000 mon_ to storm the enemy's en- trenehments at Citale, nine miles distant on the north. The battle lasted till the after- nooti, and was a bloody struggle. On the Qth the contest was renewed, the Turks ciiptui-ed two redoubts, but lost some small .P|6_t:es of Cilllniili; on the tltli the battle was resumed, when the Russions were thorough- ly defeated. They left at least 5,000 men killed and wounded on the field; General urep. who commanded the Russians, was severely wounded, as well as General Tutnont. The Russians were driven back, but the.Turki_sh commander prudently retir- ed_ to his position at Kalafat. As we have said all along, the Turks have proved that they are at east equal to the Russians in the field of battle; and we are not afraid now of any overwhelming numbers which may be brought from the_interior of Russia in_ the spring. By that time the quarrel will he in other hand, and we shall not al- low the Scythians again to overrun or even to threaten Europe. Whilst these military preparations are going on, in spite of the inclemency ofthe winter, the Anglo-French admirals have entered the Black Sea, at the head of their respective squadrons. They were preceded by the Retribution and Cuire frigates, which were despatched to Sebasto- pol to convey to the Russian commander “it friendly message,” in the terms ofthe rnaniiesto _issued by M. Drouyn de Lhuys. l‘ne Russian commander in plain terms is t ild _to give the requisite instructions to the admiral commanding the Russian forces in the Black Sea, “so as to obviate any oc- ciiri-ence calculated to endanger peace." Tire word peace is said to be underlined, in- tirnating very distinctly that the Russian ships there will not be allowed to commit any hostile act whatever. In one word, it is a courteous, but conditional, declaration of war, as it is scarcely conceivable that the Czar will submit to have his vessels of war in the_ Euxine confined to his own har- bours, still less that he can tolerate the liuiiiilinting and dangerous position of linv- in! his forces in Asia and the Caucasus cut olflroin all I‘i:lllfI)l'c8mOiiI! by sea. \\ hil.-t however we thus cripple the power of the Russians to do mischief, it is reported that we have facilitated the transmission of iti,000 Turks with arms and ammunition of war to succour the Turkish military forces on the Armenian frontiers. If this be true war cannot be avoided. V\'lietlier the combined squadrons, consisting of thirty-one sail, chiefly line-of-battle-ships, and vessels of great power, will presently bombard Sebas- topol, remains to be seen. VVe earnestly trust they ivill, and keep the Russian fleet as “ a material guarantee” until the Czar signs a treaty, stipulating not to meddle in Turkish politics; and, further, declaring the Black Sea, with the mouths of the __Danube, and all the navigable rivers, open to the commerce of all the nations of the world. This is worth fighting for, setting aside the higher consideration of European peace and the balance of power, so essen- tial to its maintenance. The French and English Governments are preparing for the worst. Besides extensive arrangements . for tho embarkntion of 4,000 men from the Southern ports of France, if necdful, the French Government has called into active service all the registered seamen between twenty and forty years of age. The Admi- rality has invited seamen to enter the Royal Navy, and placards to this effect have been extensively posted in the metropolis. Ad- miral Sir Charles Napier has had an inter- view with Lord Aberdeen. The prepara- tions of the Emperor of Russia are upon the most stupendous scale; but he cannot, with all his efforts, organise such a military and naval force as we can raise, as it were by magic. The more we reflect upon the mat- ter, the more we are convinced he must yield,unless he is prepared to see Poland ro- iiitegreted, and to witness the downfall of his colossal wer. M. de eizet, the French extraordinary envoy, bearer of the categorical note of the French Government, has arrive in St. Potorsburgh; and the ultistaluut, together with one of the same tenor from Sir Hamilton Seymour, was presented to the Czar. The Imperial Council was in deliberation on this com- municetion, but their answer had not trans- pired. Very little is known of what passes at St. Petersbur h, as we are assured from a number a one of the oldest Russian houses that not a line about politics is con- tained evsn in the most confidential letters from _thuir agents in the Russian capital. The Emperor, however, is said to be in a high state of excitement, which the entr of the Anglo-French fleets into the Blue

Sea is not calculated to slay. tis con- jectured that the fleets have roceeded Eastward towards Sinope and rebizond

from the Bosphorus, as no vessel returnin from Odessa has tsllen in with either Frenc or English men-of-war. Russia mcn—of- war have been seen of Butouin and Siibi- soucd. The accounts respectin the atti- tude of Persia are again contredfctory; but we have no apprehension that the Scher ‘II to

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The Paris correspondent ott

recurs to the story about Khiva, but does no furnish one little of proof that even a Russian expedition is on its way to that isolated spot. As he refers to‘ a French work reipocting this almost unknown coun- try, we beg to state, for the information of our readers, that the best authority extant is the Journey of Colonel Mouravief, the Russian Envoy, whose book and itinerary, published in Paris, deserves a place in the public libraries of Liverpool. A perusal of that interesting work will demonstrate the insurmountable obstacles which riiust attend any expedition to that remote spot.

A great» fuss is being made at Paris the proceedings of the Fusionists; but as the rumours set on foot are contradicted from authority almost daily, we pay no notice to them. An attempt is ' being made to bring the name ofM. Thiers on the lupin. It is given out that ho is not unwilling to tender his “services” to the reigning power. The way this is put forth makes us believe that the overtures proceed from the reigning authorities themselves; at any rate we are quite sure that he is one ofthe ablest men now in France. A monnrcli desirous of doing right must be proud of the services of such an eminent man.

From Austria and Prussia we have the same uncertain accounts of the neutrality ofthose powers as usual. They are both making very large additions to their mil- iiary forces, but we continue of opinion, whatever may be said to the contrary, that neither of these Powers would venture to oppose the settled determination of the great Western nations. The defection of Austria and Prussia would be the signal for the restoration of the kiugdom of Poland, under the guarantee of Great Britain and France.

COMMERCIAL--In the absence of any definite news from Russia this week the public mind has been kept in a state ofsuspense, and the greatest anxiety is manifested to know the Emperor of Rusaia’s reply to the ultirnalurri presented by the mediating Powers. 'I‘lie prevalent opinion is that he will not accept the negotiations for peace, and. goarled on by the fanaticism of his subjects, will not psuiie ere plunging Europe in a continental war. The rumours circulated dsilv have exer- cised a depressing effect upon the Funds, which closed to-night at 9I.§,—lhe lowest points reached for the last few weeks.

The latest intellirenco which has been received from St. Peiersburgli holds out little prospect of a pacific settlement of the existing misunder- standing. he Emperor is evidently crazy; be- lieves himself inspired by a Supreme Power to drive the Turks out of Europe ; and regrets that he has suffered so many years to elapse without fulfilling his mission. The enthusiasm of the people for war is said to be bcundli-as , the Elm- peror is Iustily cheered whenever he appears in public; and all the Ministers of the Czar, with the exception of Nesselrode, are encouraging the war fever. —If iris ‘info-motion can e relic on,—:ind the Times in its second edition of yester- day iudorses its iruth—ihc only ini-ans left to l(':l(lI‘t: the Emperor to his senses are English and French guns and bayonets.

The calumniee wliicir have been uttered so earnestly and propagated so iodusirioualy against Prince Albert have at length received a formal and emphatic contradiction from the London Times. This is well, but it would have been miicb better ifthe denial had come a little sooner. In the case of a high personage it may be difficult to deal with floating rumours ; but rriontlis liavo elapsed since these rumours assumed form and coiisisteney, and then was the time for the ministerial organ to have dispersed Willi its thun- der the clouds charged with moral poison which have been hanging so long over the head of the Prince. In fact, the absence of all official notice ofthe subject had an injurious effect in two ways —it induced many to believe that statements so circumsiantially put forlli had some foundation on which to rest ; and it emboldened the gossipers to proceed with greater vigilance in their work of delraciion. Every one knows that, in ilie hands ofthe Backbiiers and the Sneerwells, such state- ments as liavo recently foulid admission iiiio tho Cunserv.-itivo prints werecertainlo galhersirength wiili every day's growth, and it isto be regrein.-ii, we repeat, that the tardy denial of the charges has been reserved for the middle ofihis week.

A Vienna corres ondent writes thus on the 16th :—I am an to express my conviction that war has become almost inevitable. may possibl have to witness a few weeks inoro of diplomatic manoeuvring, but I take it the die is cast at last. The three great Powers—tliat is, England, France, and Russia—liave gone too for to retreat or yield.

A private telegraph from Vienna purports to bring intelligence from Constantinople of the 9th inst. It mentions that an order was sent from Constantinople to the fleets after having

no to sea, to change their route, and proceed with the Turkish convoy to Varna instead of to Batoum, and then to cruise port before Sabas- topol and part before Siuope. It is supposed that news had been received of some design on the part of the Russians to land troops at the latter place, or to attem t to force the Bospho- rus and attack Constantinople itself.

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COLONIAL. (From the New-Brunswick Courier.)

It is too often the case that a state of prosperity. and the rapid accumulation of we: ti, in a com- munity, leed to reckless speculation, and habits of wastefulness and extravagance.

It afl'ords as muoli pleasure to observe, lhlt with us, the means with which Providence has blessed us, are, in very many cases, being made use of for purpose winch are calculated not alone to be reproductive of wealth. but likewise to add largely to socislsnd moral improvoinent. The Government acted wisely and well in devoting the flrst surplus income to the payment ofthe debts of the Province; and it is probable that another year will witness the completion of the Lunatic Asylum, and such improvements in the construction of bridges, as will prevent the great annual outlay required to keep up the imperfect structures hitherto in use.

esides the many brick and stone buildings which will be erected next season in our principal streets, we learn that ii magnificent Hotel on the site of the present Saint John Hotel is contem- plated, and quite lllII'ly to be carried into execution; and that a Coiopriny is being, formed to place e large Screw Steamer onthu route between Hi.

John and the Band, and to bsussd, after the completion of the Railway, between Prince Edward Island snd_8bud_lsc. s also,

that any ufour Ship-building sstsbtisbussts are

lining up steam engines on their promisel. W ccoiiuiniso labour.

'hi e so much is being done to zidv:uios nia- trriill intereris. use are glad to learn that ltclitriiin gels ilstyihes of the general wealth. The Epis- copiil Parishioners of SI. ohn Paris, at a meet- ing held on the 6th inst., resolved I0 Pf] "It'll" ninouut due for the building and completion lI'fl.llB Sunday Sohoo _House attached to until’ (Shut-cli. and to malts certain additions and im- prov.-nienis to that venerable and venerau-.41 lab:-m——0ld Trinity-——ihe whole outlay estirnaied at .£'9ti0ll, ,u the meeting alludi-d to the sum of £740 was subscribed at uses by a few indtvd- unls.

The congregation of the Church of Scotland, in this Ciiv, have also resoli ed to pay ofl'llie debts on the Church, amounting to £IU00; and the congregation of ilic Free Presbyterian Church are milking efforts in a like direction.

The Methodist congregation in Portland, re- cently determined to build a bricli Mission ouse on the vacant lot adjoining the Chapel, and lieve subtcrihed upwards of £800 for that purpose- ouc gr-irerous-hearted member oiling his name down for £300; while another has liberally offer-

tn put an Organ in the Chapel.

We have before noticed the very liberal con~ iributions ofthe Roman Catholics, for their new Cathedral. uhich it is expected will be ready for consecration on the l5lli of August, I855, an

will be quite an ornament to the City

EABZARITS GAZETTE. Thursday. February 9. 1854.

That drowning men will catch at a sirevv has passed into a‘ proverb for the purpose of exemplify- ing the strange and inconsistent acts atienipted by riien when driven in desperation. The present hold- ers of the reins of power are now fully convinced iliat there will be a majority in the House against them, and instead ofgathering their robes around them, and preparing to fall, since fall they must, with dignity are resorting to every species of trick and finesse to retain possession of tho emolu- ments of Oflice and the sweets of power to the last moment. Among other axpedieuts recourse has been lied, to the getting up of an address to His Excellency the Lieut. Governor, praying him " not to admit 0 any change being efl'ecied in the Constitution of the Country, not to yield to nny vote of the majority of the Assembly which may have a tendency to alter the political complosiom. and introduce difl'erent principles into the Government. from those by which it is at present influenced, without first afl'ording to the Memovialisis an opportunity by means of another General Election.of rectifying the errors of the pust.aud deciding on the merits of the party seeking to change the Government." The greatest public benefit, we were told three years since, that would result from the adoption of Responsible Government, would be, that once in every four years iitleast, an appeal would be made to the people, who would then have an opportunity.—if they disliked the policy of those to whom the administration of the aflirirs of the Colony had been entrusted—to cause lliem to be deprived of it, by electing men of difl'ereut principles, who might take their places, and who would, in their turn, be subjected to the same ordeal. Now, how- ever, the iirrie has arrived, when the party, who, du- ring the continuance ofthe late House, held a majority, will,as they themselves anticipate, become the mi- uoriiy,ere unwilling to abide by the rule which they themselves have laid down as tire constitutional one and which alone could satisfy the people. Let us hear what the Editor of the Royal Gazelle says upon this important subject promising however that it would be diflicult we think, for any other than liiniselfto have put together in such small space so greaflin "amount of unconstitutional, illogical conclu- sions and niisrepresenirilions that is contained in the following pnragrnph—tho italics are our own-

" We are well aware that the extreme partisans of'I‘oryisin indulge the most extravagant expect- Iilions respecting the action of the new House in bringing aboutn change of Government, livid, what they desire, psr rips, as much as any thing else, excluding Mr. Coles from the Assembly. It is easy. and no doubt gratifying to the hopes of certain in- dividuals, to talk about a change of Government; but it will be vzlrsntsly dfflicult, we opine, for a majority in the Assenibly—ii' there be a majority so railily dis osedg—to shew what offences lisvo een éiiiniiiiite by we Administration that they should retire and m:ike room for a party that had so long misgnvsrncd the Colony before them. The country. we are quite convinced neither wish for, nor expect nriy such change. As to making any alteration in the ConstituIion,such as may be contemplated by some of the deluded followers of the clique, the idea is ion preposterous to be entertained, so long as the right: of the Colonist: may safely challenge the proftcfion of the Legislative Council. the Queen's Reprncnlalirs and Itcr Colonial Miniitrr. We have no misgivings as to the ultimate position in which Mr. Coles will stand. Let the present House overlook the justice of his case, and sanction the ills- gnliiy of Mr. Sherilf Binns's return, there is a spirit abroad and ii love of fair play that cannot fail to make the triumph of his adversaries short." _

That the leaders of the minority in the last Pro- vincial Par|iameut—but who will in all probability in a few days become the leaders of the majority in the present one—should indulge in the prospect of a change in the Administration. is nothing very wonderful nor under all the circumstances indulging in very extravagant expectations, but that it will be very difiicull for them to shew good and suflicient reasons why the minority should cease to bear sway over the innjoriiy, we confess we are unable conceive. As to the rashnass of the attempt, we ihinli that the charge may wiili much greater propriety be trans- ported to ii minority who has the audacity to attempt to withstand the exercise of an hitlisrio undoubted constitutional privilege. It will be quite sutlicisnl we trike it that a vote of want of confidence in those at present administering the Government should be agreed to and the thing is does. Besides when the majority of the members of an Assembly have only themselves to convince, there will be so difleulty in finding arguments suflcisutly cogent to satisfy them- selves, howevsr they may fail to impress the mine- rity with the like conviction. As to the country uaiilier wishing for, nor expecting any such change, it should be always remembered, that the House of Representatives is tbs Country, and that their will is the will of the country.

But our course the cream of the thing. It seems that if the people of Prince Edward Island, shall by their representatives make any just sad uscsssury alteration in the law or constitution, recourse is to be had flrut to the power of the Legislative Council, and failing that. to the Lisut. Governor or Queen's Rs- prassatstive as he is called, and feilisg bite to the Colonial Iiuister. This is sslfflsvsrutusnt is it? Wily it is toryisvn eftbs mast rarnpuut description, or the travel All the fstully souipaets and allure fseiily a party sllquss tht have ever sslstsdsssldastgstbsysudtht Itwlsbsttbs

other day "or, are their shoes were old" that the Legislative Council because they exercised their urt- duubted viglit of rejecting or anrendiiig soiuo llill were designated as an appendage io'l_lie consti- tution ncitbsr useful nor ornainuuiiil, and strong hints were thrown out of the expediency of dispensing wi It their services altogether. We have not the paper at hand, or we would quote the exact words. That the Lieutenant Governor should express his dissent under Responsible Government we were led to believe was en imporuiibility, inauniuch as he was guided by the advice of his Council in all lhingu,lIlItI could do nothing without their coifseat flrst bed 3 and as to the Colonial Minister rejecting a Bill passed by the three Estates of the Colony. the very idea was scouted. Mr. Warburion distinctly stated-, on the public hustings, that there would he no need. vvhsn Responsible Government was granted, of put- tiugu suspending clause to a Bill, for the Queen's assent was no longer noeeuairy. But circuuislunces alter cases. The same law that would linve been relied upon while the party was in power, appears to be unsound when they have lost it, or rather too good for their successors. It is, however, but it confir- mation of what we have often said, and which is now proved, that the profession of extreme libernlisni is always a mask for the purest and most unscrupulous despotism. As to the extent of His Excclluncy‘s constitutional power of dissolving the House, we will not now enter upon the topic, first, because we have been carried much further than we at first intended, and secondly, because when necessary we will give thesubjcct the full measure of ...l.n deliberation which its importance merits. As to Mr. Coles’s election, when that comes on the t.ipis we doubt not but that it will receive the fullest deliberation from the Coiiiuiit- tee of l'rivileges—-to which it will, without question, be referred. And III to the tlrront contained in the close of ilio article, we treat it with the contempt that it deserves. Mr. Coles will have jusiicotlone to him, and he cannot—or ought iioi—to seek for more.