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    t WINTER catnpaign on the banks of the _ gL Danube , should thafc-river be frozen over , is anticipated by the Times ; and the undecided state in which the recent hostilities has left the position of the two parties to the conflict , renders such , a campaign probable , should the weather permit . The Turlcs are evidently not only willing to continue the war , but ardent to do so , from motives of chivalrous indignation ; and the Russian officers will be impelled by the stern orders

    of the Emperor , for Russia will no doubt do her best to accumulate forces , in order to retrieve the credit of her arms . The position of Turkey is now much better understood . The setting in of tlie rains has evidently been the more general cause why Omer Pacha has withdrawn part of his troops from the left bank of the Danube ; and this must apply more particularly to the lower

    portion of theriver , atOltenitza . This reason appears to have been strengthened by the concentration of a very great Russian force , far outnumbering the force which Omer Pacha held , and rendering it undesirable to risk a battle at the particular point , and so to undergo a defeat without adequate motive , or without any real inefficiency in the Turkish forces generally . The whole account of the affair now shows that the Russians made

    enormous efforts for the purpose of driving back the Turks , and with all those efforts they could not prevent the Turks from destroying their ontrenchments , and * from retreating in perfect order without molestation . Those simple facts imply very groat ability on the part of Omer Pacha , and , of course , proportionate inefficiency on the part of the ' Russians , notwithstanding their efforts . The Turks remain in Lesser Wallachia , where

    the ground is higher , and where they havo established themselves in greater force than at Olfconitza , and with complete communication across tho river . The recent hostilities , therefore , leave the position of the- Turks greatly improved ; while the [ Russians may bo said to have the enemy partially within their own ground , iind they have suffered severely in their moral influence . The tyranny in which they still persevoro , —the forced onUatnients , tho execution of capital punishment upon deserters , and the maintenance of martial law throughout the Principalities , —is not likely to inereaao their real strength : and it may bo

    expected that they will be harassed by many kinds of attack besides that directly brought from Turkey . , The position of Austria in many respects is becoming-more equivocal , and heis , neutrality more than doubtful . Servia is now understood to have declared herself neutral ; and there is a probability

    that she may maintain that neutrality . The sincerity of Servia is the more likely , since she might , with some degree of reason , declare herself willing to take part with Austria , whatever side Austria might take . Por the Emperor Francis Joseph has been strengthening his troops on the Servian frontier , and is evidently preparing for the time when he may absorb that coveted portion of the

    Turkish dominions . We speak with the more suspicion of his professions of neutrality from the part which he has taken in giving importance to the reunion between the Count dc Chambord and the Duke de Nemours . The most mctivc member of Louis Philippe ' s family has at last accomplished his wish , in being received by the descendant of St . Louis . They have exchanged morning calls , and tho Count has introduced the Duke to the Emperor

    of Austria , who received the prince of tho halfrevolutionary house of Orleans " affectionately . " The Duke had recently come from Turkey . He is a person of no importance in Europe , unless it may be as a disturbing cause , to be used against the Emperor of tho French . The Count de Chambord retains some very slight hold upon tho political superstition , it may be called , of the French peasantry—very slight indeed ; but ho is physically weak , and intellectually null . By the union

    the Duke attains tho shadow of a position in Franco ; and tho King Henry the Fifth acquires something of personal ability ; so that , clubbing together , they may hopo , however absurdly , to do something in Franco . But what can tho Emperor of Austria want with them P To damage Louis Napoleon ; who is , with England , the groat support of Turkey . Such is another sign that

    the professed neutrality ot Austria is hollow , and that ; fihe is still subserving tho purposes of Russia . Meanwhile , Louis Napoleon , maintaining Inn alliance with England and Iris vigorous position in tho East , ifl buflying himself about tho welfare of Franco . He lias organized a system of medical relief for tho indigent Bick , ami as that is coupled with relief in the shape of food and clothing , the now plan amounts to a species of

    out-door relief , under the administration of medical officers . This is an economical way of meeting the severer inflictions of tie coming winter . The Mcyniteur has set forth how impossible it is for the French Government to feed the people , which must feed itself by the exercise of its own productive industry . There appears no probability that the supplies of grain , will be short of absolute necessity in France , and if prices are high , trade and employment are both good .

    An official decree in the Moniteur takes steps to increase the activity of industry in France , by abating the duties on iron and coal .. The reductions are made in different proportions on iron , ranging from ten to more than forty per cent . ; and they include pig , bar , and sheet iron , and rails . One of the greatest wants in France at present is railways , and entei-prise in the construction of lines is active . Tho grand obstacle has been the excessive price of iron , coupled with

    tho high price of coals . After the recent dispute with Belgium , the duty on iron and coal from that country remained at a comparatively moderate rate ; but the supply has not been sufficient for French purposes . Great Britain is now placed on a level with Belgium , and ample supplies may bo expected to be . sent from this country , with a proportionate Rtimulus to employment in France . This step is very important as a commencement . The effect will be watched

    by the wine-growers , who havo already pressed for these very reductions , and who will not fail to urge upon thoir own Government negotiations for a reduction of wine-duties ia this country , which will probably be conceded in greater proportion than the French reduction just mentioned . Doubts Wo been expressed in London whether tho effect of tho reduction on coals would not l )( 5 to incrc & AO the price , and a contemporary has shown that su «? i a result w not probable . " Whatever offect of that kind nrny follow , " says

    the Gloho , " it will bo Blight in comparison to tho advantago which the- coal trade will receive . Tho increased price- to the Londoner certainly arinm from no limitation of tlio source : practically tho source of coal in the North in unlimited . " And tho high price in London depends principally upon local duties and tho imperfect moans of transit . The principal effect will bo to increase the commereo between Franco and England , beneficially for both countries ; and , therefore , with tho iurthor consequence of encouraging n

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  • Leader (1850-1860), Nov. 26, 1853, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_26111853/page/1/