The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-06-07

Josehim had taken Rome that the Pope
had gone 10 France that he Allies were
determined IN their opposition TO Napoleon,
and the French equally determined TO resist
every attempt to Invade their territory I; that
the Emperor had org aniZed an a; my oi 4oo, 900
men that on the l2Ih OF April the National
Cockade was hoisied at Marselles and that
the tri'c colored flag was displayed throughout
all France.
In the Moniter OF the l4lh April there is
long report TO his Majesty by the Minister
tor foreign affairs. Alter taking view OF
the existing state OF thiags in France, he
complains that the Couriers sent TO the dit
terent parts OF Europe, were stopped by or
der OF The different Monarchs assembled at
Vienna, who had Interested all intercourse
with other nations {; consequently he Can only
judge OF their intentions by the public acts
OF the different governments.
lC" The News brought by he above ar
r'Ua!s sviH be found under lhe foreign head.
Letsr addressed by me Minister of Foreign
.13airs Of France 10 ihe Ministers Of For
esSn l6airs of the Prime nal cabinets Of EL-
rvhe, dafed Paris, .4nrR 4, 1915.
SIR-rhe hope that led his Majesty the
Emperor my august Sovereign TO the most
magnanimous OF sacrifices has not been fulfil
led. France has not reaped the fruit OF the
devotion OF her monarch; his hopes have been
grievously disappointed After some months
OF painful constraint, his sentiments, excited
TO regret, have recently been manifested win
eclat. by dn universal and spontaneous move
ment, she has invoked for her Liberation, him
alone from whom she could expect the guar
antre oil her libeItie and OF her independ .nce
The Emperor appeared; the royal throne
is subverted the family Of the Bou bons have
Quilted our territory without a single d. Cd of
blood being shed in their defence. Itisupon
the arms OF his people that his Majesty ha,
traversed France from the point oil the coast,
where he first touched the soil, unto the CEN
IRE OF his capital, in this palace, still filled,
like the hearts Of all Frenchmen, with our
dearest recollections. No obstacle has i'm
peded the march Of his Maiesty. AS soon
as he PLACED his foot within the territo,v of
France, ne had already recovered the reins OF
his empire. His former eign see ms scarcely
10 nave been interrupted ioi moment. All
the generous passions, all liberal thoughts,
nave rallied themselves about him. Never
aid nation present spectacle of more SOL
emn nnanimIy.
ne repor, OF this memorable event will,
sir already have reached you. am charged
10 announce this 10 you IN the name Of the
Emperor, and 20 pay your Excellcncy 10
lay tolls declaration before youi cabinet.
his second txaita,ion Of tn. Emperor to
tne crown OF France Is TO him the greatest
oftriumphs. His M,iesy does himself The
nonor 10 attribute II solely TO the love Of the
french people, and he cherishes but one wish,
that OF paying so much affection, no longer
oy the trophies OF f'ui,less grandeur, bu, all
the advantages Of happy tranquility. The
accomplishment OF the nobest vows Of the
Emperor tend to the continuance Of peace.
disposed TO respect the rights of the nations,
his Majesty cherishes the sweet confidence
that those ot the French nation cannot be i'm
Pugued. The preservation Of those ines,i-
mabie treasures in the first as we'll as the
most sacred of duties. The tranquility OF
the world IS for long time assured, provided
tne other Sovereigns will covenant with his
Majesty, that honor shall consist in the main.
tenancc OF peace by placing peace under the
safeguard of honor.
Such, sir, are the sentiments with which
his Imperial Majesty is Universally animated,
and of which he direct, me to be TIE inter-
prefer to you, and your cabinet.
have the honor to be, SC.
(Signed) CAULAINCOURT.