Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-08-18

l7th May, the extraordinary Consultum,
instituted by the preceding decree, will
be composed Of the following members /:
The general of division M'ollis, governor
general, President Salicetti, minister of
the king of Naples; Degarande, Janne,,
and del Pozzo, masters of request; de Bal
de, auditor of the state council, Secretary.
This consultum is charged with taking
possession OF the states of the Pope in the
name of the Emperor, Sc. 1t will COR
respond with the minister of finances of
The French empire. rhe extraordinary
consultum, as soon as established and
formed, addressed the following proclama.
ton to the city and Roman Sta,ess
ROMANS,
The will OF the greast hero unites you
to the greatest empire. 1t was Just that
the first people on the earth should share
the advantage of its laws and the honour
ofits name, with those who in former times
preceded it in the path of glory. When
your ancestors conquered the world, such
were the counsels of their generosity, and
the results of their glory.
The love of your prosperity has alone
dictated the decree of your union. The
moment chosen for. its accomplishment,
untolds to youthe motives tina; inspire it.
You become part of the French en-.
pire a. time when every sacrifice requir.
ed for establishing it, is perfected; you
are called 10 the triumph, without having
partaken in the dangers.
Throw a glance over the annals of your
history for long lime they contain no.
thing but the recitals of your mislortunes.
Your natural weakness rendered you the
easy conquest OF any warrior intent to
cross the Alps.
United to France, her strength becomes
yours. As the evils resulted from your
weakness have ceased.
Unhappy as nation, you were not less
so as citizens. The wrelchednsss and un.
wholesomeness which existed i +, your cities
and country have for lon, time b,ck
proved to Europe and to yourselves, that
your sovereigns, divided betwe IN cares too
opposite, found themselves unable to pro i.
cure you tina, felicity you are about TO oh :
tam.
Romans! Not conquered, but united |;
ltellowactlzsns and not euslaved, not only
our strength becomes yours, but our laws,
VIII inSoFe your repose, as they have in
sured ours.
Whilst by this union you reap every
blessing you were IN need of, you lose none
OF those you possessed.
Rome continues 10 be the see Of the Wis
lie Head OF the Church; and the va.
tlean, richly endowed, and secure from
every foreign influence, as we'll as above
all VAIN terrestrial considerations, will ex
hibit religion to.-the universe more pure
and surrounded with more splendour.
Other cares will preserve, IN your mon
ument, the Inheritance of ypur anic ent
glory ard the arts, the offspring OF gen.
rus, encouraged by great man, enriched
with all The examples and models, shall
no longer be constrained 10 seek else where
either the opportunity or the reward OF
their divine Inspirations.
Such, Romans, IS the future prospect
that opens before you, and of which the
extraordinary consuItum is charged to
prepare the foundations.
To guarantee your national debts, en-.
liven your agriculture and ars. improve
in every respect your present des,iny in
short, to p even, and dispcl the tears which
the reform of abuses has SO many times
caused to he shed such are the orders,
such is the intention o. our august soyer.
eign.
Romans by secondng our efforts, you
may render 10 yourselves mare prompt,
and TO US more easy the salu,ary effe Il )
OF he task We are charged with for your
welfare, which we have much at heart.
Rome, June 10, 1909.
! (Sgned) SALIcErTr, JANET,
The Count MIoLLls, Governor Cene,-
al, Pres dent.
For the Consullum, CDR BALpr,
(Gazctta Romana)
FraakJorf, Jxne Is.
The Austrians entered Leipsck on the
22d, bun made no say there. We exoel
every moment to hear Of battle.
Prince Gagarin, who passed through
here, two days ago, is general aid .deAcamr
to his majesty the Emperor of Russia
He is going to the headquarters of hi.
majesty the Empesor of the French.
edsse!, June Is.
The King arrived at Artern with mi,