Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-05-03 00:00:00

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, April 29.—The subjoined manifesto,
which was published in the Wi net: Zeitung. of this
morning, is posted at the corners of 'the_principal
streets of the city
IMPERIAL MANIFESTO.—TO, MY PEOPLE.
I have ordered my faithful and gallant army to put a
stop to the inimical acts which for a series of years'-have
been committed by the neighbouring State of Sardinia
-against the indisputable rights of my .crown; and •
the integrity of the realm placed by God under my care,
which acts have lately attained the very highest point. By
.so doing I have fulfilled the painful but unavoidable duty
'of a sovereign. My conscience being at rest, I can look
up to an omnipotent God, and
.patiently await his award.
With confidence I, leave my decision to the impartial judg-
ment, of contemporaneous and future generations. Of the
approbation of my faithful subjects lam sure. More than
-ten years ago the same enemy—violating international law
and the usuages of war, and without any offence being
'given---entered the Lombardo-Venetian territOry_with. the
Intent to acquire possession of it. Although the enemy was
-twice defeated by my gallant army, and at the mercy °tithe
victor, I behaved-generously, and proposed a-reconciliation.
did not appropriate to myself one inch of hiS territory, I
encroached on no right which belongs to the crown of Sar-
'dinia, as one of thd members of the European family of
-nations. • -I insisted on up guarantees against the recurtunee
of similar events. The hand of peace which I in allsincerity

extended, and- whicfi was taken, appeareu . to be a
sufficient guarantee. The blood Which my army shed for
the honour and right-of Austria I sacrificed on the altar.of
peace. The reward for such unexampled 'forbearance was
immediate continuation of enmity, which increased .from
:year to year, and perfidious agitation against the peace and
-welfare of niy Lombardo-Venetian kingdom. -Well know-
ing what a precious boon peace was for my people and
for Europe, I patiently bore with those new hostilities.
patience was not exhausted when the more extepsive
measures -which was forced to take, in consequence of
the -revolutionary agitation on the frontierS of my Italian
provinces and within the same, were made an excuse for a
higher- deg,ree of hostility. Willingly accepting the well-
meant mediation of friendly-Powers for the maintenance
-of peace, I consented to become a party-to a congress of
the five great Powers. The four points, proposed by
the royal government of Great -Britain as 'a basis for
'the deliberations of the Congress,- were forwarded to my
-Cabinet, and I accepted them with the cOnditions which
were calculated to bring about a true, sincere, and durable
peace. In_the consciousness that no step on the part of my
Government could, even in the most remote degree, lead'to a
disturbance of the peace, I demanded that the Power. which
was the cause of the complication and had brought about
*-the danger of war should, as a preliminary measure, disarm.
-Being pressed thereto by friendly Powers, I at length
accepted -the proposal 'for a general disarmament. The
'mediation failed in consequence of the •unacceptableness of
the conditions on which Sardinia made her consent dependent.
Only one means of maintaining peace remained. I addressed
-myself directly to the Sardinian Government, and summoned
it to place its army on a peace footing and to disband the
free corps. As Sardinia did not accede to my demand the
moment for deciding the matter by an appeal to arms has

arrived.
I have ordered my army to enter Sardinia.
I am aware of the vast ituportance of the measure, and
if ever my duties as a Monarch weighed heavily on me it is
at this moment. War is the scourge of mankind. I see
with sorrow that the lives and property of thousands of my
subjects are imperilled, and deeply feel what a severe trial
war is for my realm, which, being occupied with its internal
development, greatly requires the continuance of peace.
But the heart of the Monarch must be silent at the com-
mand of honour and duty. On the frontiers is an armed
enemy who, in alliance with the revolutionary party, openly
.announces his intention to obtain possession of the depen-
dencies of Austria and Italy. To 'support him, the ruler
: over France, who under futile pretexts, interferes in the
legallyestablished relations of the Italian peninsula,—has
set his troops in movement. Detachments of have already
crossed the frontiers of Sardinia. The Crown which I
received without spot or blemish from my forefathers has
already seen trying times. The glorious history of our
country gives evidence that Providence, when there is a
foreshadowing that the greatest good of humanity is in
in danger of being -overthrown in Europe, has frequently
used the sword of Austria in order to dispel that shadow.
-We are again on the eve of such a period. The overthrow
of the things that be is not. only aimed at by factions, but
by Thrones. The sword which I have been forced to
- draw is sanctified, inasmuch as it is a defence for the
honour and _rights of all peoples and States, land for all
that is held most dear by humanity.
To you, my people, whose -devotion to the hereditary
reigning family may serve as a model for all the nations of
the earth, I now addresi myself. In the -conflict which has
commenced you will stand by me with your oft-proved fidelity
and devotion. To your sons, whom I have taken into the
ranks of the army, I, their commander, send my martial
greeting. With pride you may regard them, for the eagle
of 'Austria will, with their support, soar high.
Our struggle is a just one, and we begin it with courage
and confidence. We hope, however, that we shall not stand
alone in it. The soil on which we have to do battle was
made fruitful by the blood lost by our Geiman brethren
when they won those bulwarks which they have maintained
up to the present day. There the crafty enemies of Germany
'have generally begun their game when they have wished to
break her internal power. The feeling that such a danger is
now imminent prevails in all parts of Germany, from the hul
to the throne, from one frontier to the .other. I speak as E
Sovereign member of the German Cofederation when I cal:
attention to the common danger, and recall to memory the
glorious times in -which Europe had to- thank the
and fervent enthusiasth of Germany for its liberation
For God and fatherland

FRANCE.
tik
,lar imit,lB, -Sunday.—l do not perceive that the circu
alteol.-Le addressed by M. Walevvski to the diplomatic
An 8 abroad-, and which is published in to-day's
I,Thetzl,teY-r, has produced much impression in public.
lg hi r,
, •
'1 , 4e. t, which amuses rather than surprises people
'°4Res,lng' one who is known to have made the
''l4,_°W t-',.; and firmest stand against war, and even
'Aker his friends deplores the turn matters have
Poliex.; e°llle forth as the supporter of the present
''B a" ' N.O one, however, believes that M. Walcwski
that ke°avert. Whatever it be, it is not his will
(to .0,,,,443 consented, for he is said to be as opposed
' ,k'ave:r ;La ever. M. Delangle, it is rumoured,
Irref,-,.:, the Cabinet. M. Laiti, M. Pietri (late
spoke, Of Police), and M. de Morny, are all
none ; °f for his successors, with what truth
t4eQta i.'„/cePt the. parties most nearly interested
11P to care much. M. Delangle, you are aware,
.111 1, a certain point surpassed even M. Walewski
is raeifi_
in'ecomPreachings. He has, it appears, lately
'Z'oecottiee a Convert ; and his friends hint that he has
4artis 8° warlike as to surprise even the warmest
thlorA ".118 of war. We may witness a return to
~"or ~-, Retitle sentiments after resignation. Changes
gi -'inistry, hoWever, have lost their importance.
04' Walewski or M. Dangle will, if necessary, be
Warlike as Mars himself. M. de Morney's acces-
-1;134 to the Interior would, I suppose, necessitate
ALresignation of his post as President of the
e
t4otalative Corps, or he might remain "two gen-
pep. at once."
`',
'' -' is said that proclamations have been, or are
- v circulated in_ Hungary; calling upon --the
9
a, le-to throw off the domination of -Austria. Per-
It vs Rungary will be offered-as a bait to, Russia..
is ce
prof rtain, however, that the Cabinet of Vienna
a/less to feel. no sort of alarm about Hungary
ki, disbelieve -.a possibility of a rising. The
4°:',,ilds for ~this confidence I do not know.
the' that orders were given last night for one of
144 divisihs of the Arm of Paris to be ready to
re 1. y°4 immediately with all its war material. The
Alraent of Carabineers stationed at Versailles, and
hkitiel; was under orders to proceed to Strasbourg
111._ been cotintermanded ; it remains in its old
1 I:rters for the present. Everything shows that
hojrcparatiOns for war were not completed, and
; desirable it was- to gain time by means of the
I)lEtaireBB- The certainty that war was contem4
3484, tt under any.circumstances, and, for the caus4
M. "Pentioned at a later period, explains the hast 4
hei:uvstria to begin: - Another regiment has arrived
pr
Lr°ra one' of the northern departments, and
to°ceeded at once to the Lyons Railway Terminusi
take its departure. Small bands of soldieri
bepassede through- the streets on thair way to
e railroad this morning. They were men who had
%Art On unlimited leave, and who are summoned
aliaa to the ranks. Part of them went off singing,
fromPfajt .silent. In some instances the separation
In otiueitr families gave rise to very afflicting scenes:.
„point er
~ cases the soldiers were accompanied to thei
lttat. of de by groUps of men chanting,th
then
selctai.se, which had not been heard for years;.
th`e'n!ries 'of " Vivi.- la Ziberie" have 110 W anti
llt 7. been r
c mee fro tiiiently repeated than " Yule -t.
tirtitariva4c- letter,from Tows, dated,yesterdtify; says
1
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trap
""at rain City is now ill' ilecp impose.impose.Mi a '' *
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Given in my residence and metropolis of Vienna on thi,
28th day of April, 1859. FRANCIS JOSEPII.

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FRENCH GOVERNMENT.
A circular of Count Walewski, dated April 27, i.:
published in the Moizz'teur.- The circular recalls the
efforts towards peace made by England, RusSia, and
Prussia, and facilitated by France, and then mentions
the Austrian summons to Piedmont, and the protest
of-the three Powers. It then explains why France
has been obliged to take a more decided part.
France, since half a century, has never pretended to
exercise an interested influence in Italy, and it is not she,
assuredly, who can be accused of having attempted to arouse
the remembrance of ancient struggles and historical rivali-
ties. All that sbe,has hitherto asked for, and treaties agree
with her wishes, is that the states of the (Italian) Peninsula
should live for themselves, and manage their own affairs at
home as well as in their foreign relations. lam not aware
that a different view is taken at Loudon, Berlin, or St.
Petersburgh than at Paris; however, it may be, circum-
stances have placed Austria towards the various Powers of -.).
Italy in a position unanimously judged as- preponderating.
Sardinia alone has hitherto escaped -an influence which, rr II E POSITION OF
by general consent, has changed in an important portion of AUSTRIAN ARMY.
Europe the balance of power which it was attempted to
.
establish.: Everywhere else this fact was very grave ; but,
, PARIS, Monday.—The 21.foxiteur of to-day contains
whatever were our private sentiments, it might suffice for the following telegram :-
-us, knowing the 'opinions of the' other Cabinets, to point out "TURIN, Sunday Evening. —The King left
.this
,
to them the evil to correct. • • morning to take the command of the army. Yester-
So much reserve, when Sardinia is concerned, would he - day evening an inconsiderable Austrian force occupied
to forget oar most essential interests. It is not the confor- Novara."
nation of the ground which, on this side, commands one of
occupy Mortara, gild
TURIN, Sunday Evening.—The following official
the frentiera of France ; the passes of the Alps are not in
bu,lier.t,in has,, beenlpdubAliusshterdic:ns—
our hands, and it is most important for us that the key
appear to
should be kept at. Turin, and at Turin only. French '•thousand 11101152.1
considerations, but which are also European consi- •• four hundred infantry and 'fifty cavalry Ncivara.
devotions as long 'as respect of the rights and of No movement has been made towards Vercelli. The
the
.legitimate interests of the Powers will continue to Austrians, in_large numbers,
have quitted Piacenza,
serve as a guide to their reciprocal relationi---thOse con- and proclaimed a state of siege. They appear to
siderations, I say, do not allow the Emperes government, and proclaimed a state of siege. They
have concentrated their forces on, the left bank of the
to hesitate upon the line of policy it ought to follow when
a state so considerable as Austria use Po. General Bouat died on Saturday last, at-Susa,
' of an attack of apoplexy!'
towards Piedmont, and openly prepares to dictate laws to it. ' 0
s thveateninglanguage
Ti IF CE oqt-Lirday.—The directors of...the Aus-
This, o:ligation aece•,irea additional foree from th,) refusal of- -- -t 's •' - ' - •
.ent
e do not, wish at rtny published an official announcement
aco A o -fac..,w7311 all ace 3 triplished. that, on account of the ,present politipal. complita.
rian Lloyd.' have pii
offensi% running tn forogu ports-. • •• -, . • ,n,ent, of the tions, their vusels7ill, for
‘the present, clicontinue
. • - . • • - • •

The D tag
telegraphic despatch...
ZAMBURGII, M y I.—Accounts have been received
of the first hostilities in Piedmont between the
Austrian army of invasion and the Sardinian forces.
The latter were obliged to fall back, but not before
inflicting severe loss on the Austrians. The regi-
ment Don Miguel, alone, lost its colonel and thirteen
officers.
The following despatch is from the correspondent
of the Times

_ _ __, Friday Evening.—ln all probability,
there was rather a sharp action at the Tete de Pont
of Buffalora yesterday. It is reported that the
Austrians, after a considerable loss, took it at the
point of the bayonet. It is said that Mortara has
been taken to-Clay.-

VIENNA

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