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Awe the Miaisseti Ceihrt.• " PAM, Nei. 10.
(CIRCULAk)
to In this motnent of alarrit, when every French
keno must be deeply affected by the dangers of the
cduntry, I make this communication to you, who
being honoured with the public confidence, can exer-
cise a powerful influence over the minds_and feelings
.of your fellow citizens.—The frontiers of the Empire
on the side of the Pyrenneea ,and on the North have
been forced—those of the Ithine and the Alps are
threatened—and it must not be concealed that the in.
tenor of France will soon become the prey of the
,enemy, if measures equally prompt and vigorous be
not adopted to frustrate his plans and disappoint his
expectations.
" The deliverance of the edttntry depends upon
the speedy and complete execution of the Decree of
the 16th of this month, by which 350,000 men are
placed at the disposal of the Minister of War. When
this great and salutary measure shall be fully carried
into operation, we will have nothing more to fear
but it must be observed that this object is most indist
pensable, for, if it be not accomplished, France must
become the Theatre of War, and be delivered up to
all the horrors which follow in its train.
ee It is well 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 lie to become master of our
lives and properties.
" This is not a question respecting glory, which
has' always had so much power over the French Na.
tam; but our integrity as a people is in danger, and
with it the existence of all that is dear to us., And is
even death the worst we should have to fear ? Fire,
devastation, and the total destruction of our unhappy
country—such is the spectacle which will infallibly
he exhibited, if France be subdued by her enemy.—
We have to add to this frightful picture scoffiogs of
every kind, which are far more dilficult to be endured
by an honourable mind than death itself, and which
the abhorrence the idea excites does not permit me
to describe. These are the terrible misfortunes which
threaten us, and which we only can avoid by a gene.
rous sacrifice.

46 The North has poured forth its population, in
order to bring us under the yoke. Let us oppose it
with the flower of our's, in order to avert the horrible
fate which is preparing for us. We have for us the
courage of our troops and the genius of the great
Commanders who lead them. But it is not enough.
We ought not to expose our champions to a struggle
too unequal in point of numbers, and must, therefore,
put forth a force corresponding to that which attacks
us.. What an encouragement for our veterans to see
themselves reinforced by gallant youths, who, incor-
porated in their ranks, will enable them again to carry
terror into the enemy's camp, to drive him back, to
deliver France, and to conquer that peace which is
the want of the whole world.

" The high-spirited youths, on whom the voice of
the country now calls, will be proud of their high
destination. When they are convinced that the fate
of France is in their hands, they:will slender their
noble efforts equal to the glorious task which they
are called upon to fulfil. The sacred flame of ho-
nour and of patriotism glows in their youthful breasts.
Encourage and strengthen it, Gentlemen, by your
example. your distinguished rank is society, and the
general respect and confidence of the people have
given you influence ; but it is your endeavour to ex-
ercite it in these most important and implorous cir-
cumstances..

,s In all periods of the Monarchy, the Judicial Au:
thorities of France have invariably displayed the most
noble attachment to their Prince and country. You,
I doubt not, will prove that this respectable• body is
not degenerated, and to the veneration which you
have won, by your honourable administration of jns.
tice, you will add universal gratitude for an anxious
care shewn for the interests of your country in her
day of peril. •
Receive, Gentlemen, the renewed assurance of
my particular high regard and affection.
( Signed) a The Doke of MASSA."