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terests."

E!bese !—these words require no commentary;
they fix 'your destiny. ...The Emperor has formed
propel. judgment of you ;. it is my duty to ren-
der you this justice, and I willingly do so._

" Inhabitants bf the isle of Elba,—l am about

to leave you ; this separation will, be painful
.to
me. because I love you sincerely ; but the idea
of your happiness mitigates the bitterness of my
departure, and whenever I may, ,I shall always
cherish a recollection of the virtues of the inha-
bitants of this isle, and the wishes which I feel
for them.

"ytirturerraja, flay 4, 1814. . DALESME, Gen. of Frig."

THE VICE'-PREFECT OF THE ISLE ,OF ELBA PER-

FORMING Tli I.: FUNCTIONS OF PUEFECT, TO THE

INHABITANTS OF THAT ISLE

•.'"f he most fortunate event which could illus-
trate the history of • the isle of Elba, is realised
before your, eyes.

" Our august Sovereign the Emperor Napoleon
istcome among us.

" Give. then free course to that joy which must
overflow your hearts : your Avishes are acconm-
-I►lisheil, and-the felicity of the isle is secured;

" Listen. to the first memorable 'words which
be has condescended 'to a4:ciress to you, 011.001
tbe medium of the public functionaries : 1 will be
to you ,d good fattier,- be you to me good chitcfren.
Let them_ be fur eer impressed on. your grateful
hearts. •

Lest us all rally around his sacred person,
cautious 'in zeal and fidelity to serve him ; this
will he.the sweetest recompense to his grateful
heart, and thus shall werenikr ourselves worthy
of that signal favour 'which Providence has, con-
ferred on us.

" BALBIANI, Vire-Prefect.
" Office of Pfefecture at Forth Ferrajo, 4, 1814."

GiuSEI'PE FILIPPO ARRfoIII, Honorary Canon of the Cattle.-
dral of Pisa, and of the Metropolitan Church of Florence,
and, under the Bishop of AJACCIO, VicariGeneral of the
• Isle of Elba and Principality of Pionthino, to the Beloved
• in the 'Lord, our Brethren composing the Clergy, and all the
Faithfulin the Isle, Health and Benediction!
:" That high Providence which irresistibly and
beneficently disposes .of every thing, and assigns
to nations their destiny, has determined , that,.
amidst the political changes of Europe, we Should
in future be the subjects of Napoleon the Great.
Tie Isle of Elba, already .celebrated for its na-
tural product:ons, must now be 'nom illustrious in
the histOry of nations, because it renders homage
to its new Prince, of immortal fame. The Isle of
Elba takes its place in the rank el, nations ; and
the minuteness of its territory becomes ennobled
by the name of its Ruler. Elevated to an honour
so sublime, it receives into its bosom the anointed
of the Lord, and those other distinguished per-
sonages who accompany hilts. "When his Imperial
and Royal Majesty selected this isle for his re-
. treat, he announced to the world With what pre-
fhlection he loved it. Opulence will. inundate
this country, and multitudes will tioc4i from other
parts to our territory to behold a hero. The first
day he set foot upon our shore, he pronotinced our
destiny and our felicity. " I will.. be .a good fa-
ther," sari he, " be you good children."
• " .4ehved Catholics, what words of tender-
ness ! what expressions of benevolence !. what
hopes may we not cherish- of our future felicity ?
Let these words then form the delight of your
thoughts, and be impressed on your souls with
transports of consolation; let fathers rehearse them
to their children, and let the memory of the words
which secure glory and prosperity to the Isle of
Elba be perpetual from generation to generation.
" Fortunate Citizens of Porto Ferrajo ! within
your walls the- sacred person of his Imperial and
Royal Majesty is to dwell. Mild in character at
all times' constant in affection to your Prince,
• Napoleon the Great resides with you ; never be-
lie the favourable idea which he formed.of you.
Beloved faithful, in Jesus Christ, act sin
correspondence, to yotir faith ; Non sint schiknata
inter cos item sapite, pacenz habet, et Dens pacis
et dilectionis erit vabiscum.' Let fidelity, gratitude,
Submis,ton,.reign in your hearts. Let all of you
unite in a respectful sentiment of internal affec-
tion for your Prince, Father rather than Sove-
, and exult with sacred joy iu the goodness
of. the Lord, who, front the ages of eternity, had
f destined for you this happy event.
ivit,j} this view, we order that next Sunday,.
in all titPCliiirches, a solemn
.Te Dearn be sung,
is thankSgivitig to the Almighty fot the precious
• gift which, in the abundance of his mercy, he has
conferred upon us. ,

" •Given .from the ,Ecc,leijitstical Court of
,Elba, this 6tii"of Mari 1814,
(Signed) "'GIUSF.i'PE FILIPPO Vicar-Gen.
" FItaiNG.E4GO 4N4LOIAIf,TTI, Sec-retbuy."