The National Register.
London, England, 1813-12-19 00:00:00

DEC: 19.

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STIR.

War. When this great and salutary measure shall be fully carried
into operation, we shall have nothing more to fear ; but it must be
observed, that this object is most indispensable, for, if it be not ac-
complished, France must become the theatre of war, and be dkivered
up to all the horrors which follow in its train.
It is° we ll known that our enemy, embittered by former defeats,
advances against us, stimulated by the thirst of revenge: you may
.judge, then, the lot which would await us, were he to become mar.
ter of our lives and properties! This is not a question respecting
glory, which has always had so notch power over the French ha-
lloo; but our integrity as a people is in danger, and with it title
existence of all that is dear to us. And is even death the worst we
Jontild have to fear? Fire, devastation, and the total destruction
of our unhappy country—such is the spectacle .which will infallibly
be exhibited, it' France be subdued by her enemy. We have to add
to this frightful picture, scoffing% ofevery kind, which are far more
'ditficidt to be endured by au honourable mind than death itself, and
which the abhorrence ot the idea excites does not permit me to de-
scribe. These are the terrible misfortunes which threaten us, and
which we only can avoid by a e,enerons
The North has poured forth its population, in order to bring no
under the yoke. Let ns oppose it with the flower ot ours, in or-
der to avert the honible fate which is preparing for ns. We have
for IV the courage Of our troops, and the genius (tithe great Com-
manders who lead them. But it is not enough. We ote;it not to
expose our champions to a struggle too unequal in point of num.
bets, and must, therefore, put forili a force corresponding to that
which attacks us. What an encouragement for our veterans to see
themselves reinforced by gallant youths, who, incorporated in
their ranks, wit euable them again to carry terror into the enemy's
camp. to drive him back, to deliver France, and to conquer that
' peace whieli is the want of the whole world
The high spirited youths, on whom the voice of the country no*
calls, wilfbe proud of their high destination. When they are con-
vinced that the tate of France is in their hands, they will render
their noble efforts equal to the glorious task which they are called
upon to fulfil. The sacred flame of honour and of patriotism glows
Hi their youthful breasts ; encouraee and strengthen it, Gentlemen,
by your example. your distinguished rank in sociay, and the gene-
ral respect and confidence of the people, have given you iefluence ;
be it your endeavour to exercise it in these most important and ins-
'winos circumstances.
In all periods of the monarchy, the Judicial. Authorities of France
invariably displayed the most noble attachment to their Prince
and remit, y. Von, I doubt not, will prove that this respectable
body is not.degenerated ; ;MI to the veneration which you have
*on by your honourable administration ofjustice, von will add uni-
versal grutitude for an anxious care Mimi' for the interests of your
country in lirr dav of peril.
Recehe, Gentlemen, the renewed assurance of my particular
high regard and affection.
(Signed)

The Duke of MASSA.

CORUNNA PAPERS.

PROCLAMATIO:q, rrtom FIELD-MARtRAL ERE MAROC'S OF WEL-

• LINGTON TO THE FRENCH PEOPLE.
Upon entering your country, learn that I have given the most
positive orders (a trarslation of which is subjoined to this) to
prevent those evils which are the ordinary consequences of invasion,
which you know is the result of that which your Government mails
into Spain, and of the triumphs of the allied army under my
command.

You may be certain that I will carry these orders into execution,
and I request of you to cause to be arrested, and conveyed to my
head-quarters, all those who contrary to these dispositions do you
any injury.
But it is requisite you should remain in your houses, and take no
part whatever in the operations of the war of which your country
is going to become the theatre.
(Signed)
oli D ERs.
" Although the country which is *in front of the army be an
hostile one, the General iu Chief anxiously desires, that the inhabi-
tants should be well treated, aud property respected, as has hitherto
been the case.

WELLINGTON.

44 The officers and soldiers must remember, that their Nations are
at war with France, only because he who is at the head of the
government •of the French nation will nut permit them to
be at peace, and wishes to oblige them to submit to his yoke.
They must not forget, that the greatest evils which the enemy