Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-03-21

beloved
uncertainty respecting its legitimate sovereign.
This resolution, taken with pure conscience, and before
God, the Almighty, blessed and approved by her Ma
rsty the Empress Marin, much behaved mother.
Meanwhile the rno,rnul OF the deccasc of his
Majesty had reached Warsaw drec, from Tnsanrok, on
the 2h November, and consequently days prior 10 its
being received here. Firm in his resolutions the Cesa
rowiich Grand Duke conhmed the same on the o'o"ns
day BY two acts dated 26h November, and commissioned
beloved brother, the Grand Duke Michael, 10 con-
vey 10 us. These consisted i'll
L her Majesty tIie Empress, much below
mother in which his mperia, ighness his for
resolutions supports by the copy of of the
ccea sed Emperor dated the sgd February, 1922, and
serving the OF aication; and finally,
rcnounces sucmny all his thronc recognised
the transferred and according
20 appointing contained i'll the fundamental law of
| the succession.
g directed 10 uswheren his Imperial Hichness,
declares his former resolution gives the title of
imperial Majesty. for himself only, the former
of Cesarnw;;ch, and calls hmself the faithful
of our subjects.
However decisive these were, and although they
proved ocular demonstration that the resolution Of his
Imperial Hishnsss irrevucably fixed, yet
,iments, md the situation of affairs induced defer
The publication of the aforesaid acts until the will of his
Imperial Egncss with regard TO the oath taken by and
! the whole empire should he declared.
Whereas have also received the par, Of his
Imperial Hghness this las, declaration CT his viii,
muncae the to our subjects accompanying it by the
following documents
l. The letter OF his Imperial Hshncss The Cesaroweh
Grand Duke Constantine the deceased Emperor Alex
amber.
| 9. The OF his Imperial Majesty
3. The of the deceased Emperor, which
firms the abdication of his Imperial ghness, and recog
uises s TO the throne.
4. The letter Of his Imperial Hiehness her Majesty
the Empress, our much beloved mother.
). The letter of his Imperial Highness directed
! In conformity with all these documents, and with the
uname law of the Empire regarding the sue
cessiou-l OF for the mpe bic decree of
n guiding Providence-wc now ascend the throne of our
the :hrone of the Empire OF all the Russas
well the thrones pseparable ihcrefrom-tha
Kingdom of Poland and the GRIND Dushy of Finland and
command That the oath of allegiance he rendered to
us and to tie OF cur throne the Grand Duke Alcxan
e., der. Imperial Hishness, our much beloved son.
. That the period Of our ascension the throne
cu!a ted from the 10Th November 1925.
Finally, call upon all our faithful subjects JOIN us
,in prayers the Almighty, he will grant MS
strength to bear the buhcn has in his Divine Prnv
deuce laid upon rs that he may preserve us the firm
resolution live solely for beloved country, and 10
tread in TIE footsteps of the Monarch whom de
p'ore
MAY our reign be nothing but continuation Of his and
may fulfil all the wishes Rusa's happiness which
animated him. whose sacred memory shall preserve in us
the cneavour and hope, merit the blessings of IIea
and the love Of people
! Done in Imperial Residence St. Pc,ersburch the
18th December, in the year of Salvation, 1925, and
| first Of our Reign.
! (Sgsed) NICHOLAS"
FIRST SUPPLEMENT-
Letter Of his Imperial ghness rhc Cesarowitch Grand
Duke Constantine the Emperor Alexander the first
proofs Of eetion Of your Imperial Majesty towards me-
venture 10 claim them ard 10 lay the following
AS do not lay claim to the spirit the abilities, or the
strength, which would be required If should ever exer
else the high dignity which may possess right by BIRTH
most erveny suppcae your Imperial Majesty to trans
fer that ght Kim who would inherit it after me, and by
;ha tin stability of the Empire. With res
pect myself shall add by this ahdycatiou new war
eutcred voluntarily and solcmnly occasion OF the
divorce from my FIST wife All the circumstances of
my present situation, induce still adopt this
measure, which will prove the Empire and the whole
world the purity of my sentiments.
May your Imperial Majesty receive roy wish with con-
discussion, may you determine illusions Mother to
aecede to it, and sanction by your Imperial appro.
baon
In the circle of private life shalI constantly
30 set an example all your faithful Subjects and to all
| who are animated ny love for dear country.
With profound respect, Sire, your Imperial Maiestys
(SiCned) CONSTANTINE CESAROWITCH
! Potcrslurgh, the 18th Jan. 1920.
SECOND PAPER.
4ns"cr Of his Imperial .Nosy he Emperor fieraader
Very dear BroherI have read your letter with all tho
attention which it demanded have found nothing it
which caused surprise always knew how to estimate
the sublime sentiments Of your heart 1t has given me
new proof OF your sincere attachment the State, and
your care for the preservation of undisturbed tranquility
have, ~ conformity with your wish, laid your letter
before b-lovcd Mother She read il with the same zen
men;s as did and gratefully acknowledges the noble
motives by which you guided
From the reasons which YOU State have both Of US
only 10 leave you full liberty your firm rcslutor nd
to pray The Almighty to grant the benign consequent
ccs to such pure sentiments.
remain for cvcr your very n0ecouatc brother.
CSigucd) ALEXANDER.
q true oopy)
(Signcd) CONSTANTINE.
81. Petersburg, the 81 Feb. 1929.
THIRD PAPER.
IGniftsfo of NE Emperor .7Icraader
We by the Grace Of God, Alexander ]. Emperor an
Autocrat of all the Russias &c.
Make known to faithful subjects:
Since he moment when assembled the throne of all
the Russias, have impressed that II wa
our duty towards God preserve the felicity of our conn
y and our people not only FOR tr duration of our reign
but like" Use TO prepare and by the pre-
cise designation o in such manner as n puer
ians to the statutes Of our Imperial House, conform
able tn the interests Of our Empire
twas tot in power rxanpIe OF o,.r an
oeSoTs 70 designate him Immediately. because we cherish
ed the hope that perhaps Divine Providence would drirn 20
give US an heir to the throne in direct line; the moro
we advanced in a2c the considered an urgent
duty to place the throne in. sGch situation as that il
could not remain vacant Tor Instant.
Whist these occupied our mind our dcorjv bclov
e9 brother, the CesaroWo and Grand Duke Constantine
following therein the impulse Of his heart alone ad-
TO To i