Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-05
MANIFESTO
OF THE
Emperor of Russia, &c.
ST. PrTEpcpu,c T,
OF THE
ST. PETERSBURG, June J..

ed by his Imperial Majesty from Wen.
ma -
{" The sense of Religion, that rich
source of national strength which b,s
prevailed in Russia since the Oldest timaS
vanquished, in the face ofthe whele world
and for the deliverance of Europe. the
destructive in6delity--the mischief
ing corruption Of morals-the sad dev;a.
ton from the right path to Which the bm.
man understanding is subject.
8: This never-to-be forgotten conquest
and triumph, to which history furnishes
NO parallel, must, in justice, be ascribed
to the generous sacrifices and heroic
deeds by which the faithful sons of ovr
country have testified their love and do.
votion. 1t united all European nations
lin indissoluble bonds, and harmonized
all their views and prejadices, which till
then had been at variance. by directing
them to the only useful object, desired
and durable peace. which might be firmly
established in the legal advantages grant.
ed to each power, and on internal insti..
tutions protecting the welfare and indie.
pendenCe of nations.
g With heartfelt joy we announce to
our beloved subjects, that all conventions
tending to the good of the State have
been concluded, in conformity with this
principle, and the object which we pro-
pose.
IS 1t is not vain eovetousness which
has induced us to seek an extension Of
our frontiers-such feeling would have
been unnatural in one who had taken
arms to defend the country, but not to
make conquests. The unconquerable
strength Of the Russian Empire founded
upon religion, loyalty, and prosperity
cannot be increased by external aequis-
tons. The union of far the greater part
of the late Duchy of Warsaw under one
sceptre, has proved to be absolutely ne
cessary for the establishment of general
balance of power and OF order IN Europe.
f,y this measure, the safety Of our from
tiers is insured-a firm barrier is erected
against interruption of peace and hostile
attempts, and the bonds OF fraternity
formed between nations, united together
BY one common origin.
" For this reason we have thought pro-
per to fix the fate Of this country. and
re -establish the internal administration
upon principles suitable to the language
and customs of ths inhabitants, & adapt.
ed to their local situation. Following
the precepts of the Christian religion,
y hose dominion extends over 30 many
nations. vet maintains at the same time
taeir Distinguishing qualities and Gus
toms-we cherish the wish while We pre-
oare the welfare of our new subjects, TO
inspire their hearts with sentiments OF
attachment to our throne. and thus 70
efface forever the traces of past ni'lor-
tunes, which were caused BY fatal DIS
union, and the Ing struggle. But atnS
moment when we though OF returning"
our happy country and of enjoying tie
peace earned by such painful cares; new
war is kindled, pre-ordaIned BY the lm'
DenetrabIe councils Of tie AimlgntY'
His kind Providence, which rules over us
which changes even evil into good per-
united the rebellious spirit that was con-
eealed in France. to burst forth, just az
the time when the Sovereisns ana peoFH0
in state Of powerful preparation Nel'
watchful that by their united pC"Gi'
wickedness may be wholly eXtirPateGl' tne
harvest cleared from tie weeds, ana Wv
precious fruit of inyariatIs peace hou'I.a
among the Powers, who observe Tic 'H"'
Of TIE Christian taitb and truth: :.
" Russia also, elevated by rehsIon'
called upon to take up arms; ana a'' tts
tive to this call, again enters MO ',s
career of glory. The pert dt0"s p0s
NAPOLEON Bcnaparte-the t1soeay'y
which has favoured his audacleus e"'S,,
prize-the rapidity of his peTmci:oo oo: %v~
gress aiming at the overthrow Of S''>I. :,
ofreIision, and of law all these 't T'$ ,Es
forbid the Authorities established " nv nv
Rulers of Empires to recognise i" o."
midst of general Ter. uoH ":M a'J
which is founded : b. ach CT la'''I a."
violence. For this on, all nc ,"% :,
ers again form on indissoiobIe Hn'" ,,a.sr
order to anpihilate the tyranlnt t""o
which has made Itself master oi t'a',s'
and thereby to prevent fresh f %'s%!!%r
Not only the engagements o. 'i c.! raI
but also the honour Of the Empire .. 90"
upon US to defend their rls'''''' '. o,Cl,
- Lo E.rai.rn Il l.E.S,A. NH-..