Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-09

aThe Emperor Nicholas, inheriting the prin-
ciples OF his august predecessor, FASTENED to
tread in his footsteps. In the month OF Janu-
ary he con6ded to Major General Prince Mem
zikoff an extraordinary mission to Persia. he
commissioned him to announce 10 the Schah
and to Prince Abbas~eMirza his accession to
the throne; and to this end, addressed auto
graph letters to them, the friendly expression
of which only announced the desire 10 see inc
existing treaties observed, and peace consoii I.
dated. The full powers Of Prince Menz'Roh
even authorized him to conclude an agreement
respecting the only point which oeiayea .,'e
demarcation of the frontiers to renew inc
aforementioned proposal for change, or, ID
order 10 consult still more the interest oil PERSIA,
and to place the views OF Russia In the!r ,rue
light. to add to the points already occupied oy
the persians part the district OF Ialyschlne.
He was further instructed ITO convince the
Schab and the HEREDITARY Prince OF the up
Brightness Of the views OF his Imperial Majesty;
to show them power combined with justice ana
modera,ion-to prove to them thatlt was Inc
common interest of both empires TO strengthen
the ties of peace between then'--to destroy all
their suspicions--and, lastly 10 convince them
that the Emneror Nicholas desired nothing
more than the accurare and scrupulous obser-
mission to which Persia has answered with war.
The principal events that followed are well
known. Prince MenzikoH, arriving on the
frontiers of Persia, was received with great re-
spect: at Tauris, Abbas Mira loaded him with
honors and the most friendly assurances. lie
was soon invited to the camp OF Sultanla, to
execute the mission Of the Emperor to the
Schah. At the same moment sudden move
ment begins in Persia. Abbas Mira, antlcl-
pating the Ambassador of his Imperial MaJes-
ty, repairs in the greatest haste to Sultania, the
Persian troops advance to our frontiers; the
posts stationed there are attacked and compell'
ed to retreat; the Russian territory is occupied
The Emperor Nicholas, being informed Of
these hostilities, was at first disposed to as
cribe them only 10 the disobedlence Of some
Persian Commander, who had disregarded the
intentions Of his Sovereign, and he demanded
nothing more than the immediate removal and
exemplary punishment OF the Surdar OF ErlSan
whom he considered to be the first aggressor
But when his orders arrived in Georgia, 1t was
no longer possible TO execute them, and the al
fair was decided Abbas Mira, having return
ed from the camp Of Sultania, took In person
the command Of the Persian forces He has al
ready occupied part of the province OF Kara.
basch. belonging to Russia. He has excited
rebellion there His emmissaries encourage
the Mahometan subjects of his Majesty in the
frontier provinces to revolt. The Proclama'
ton announces religious war
Such proceedings cannot remain unpuolish'
red. Russia declares war against Persia. II
declares that as the Treaty of Gulistan is bro
ken, it will not lay down its arms iii IT has
obtained guarantees for perfect security for the
future, and just indemnity, by an honouraole
and solid peace.
"Glven at Moscow, the 10th (7stO Septem.
Der, 1896"