Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-05-01
THE WILL OF PETER THE GREAT.

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The following historical document will be read with
lively interest 1t is the will of PETER GREAT, as was
cent Louis XIV b. the French ambassador ST Peters
burg, which found the political idea which has
presided the policy of the sOveregns of Russia
''In the Of the Most Holy and Indivsble Trinity
we, PETER l. all descendants and the
throne and government of the Russian nation The
God, from whom hold existence and our throne,
having opened eyes and upheld steps permits
consider the Russian people ioreordained 10 the general
domination of Europe. found this thought upon the
that European nations have reached, for the part,
OF old age, approaching decay they making
rapid strides towards tfo0ws, therefore, that ey
be easily and ndubaby conquered by people young ana
fresh when this lauer shall full aye and
strength. look upon the invasion OF the countries Of the
East and West by the North periodical movements, de-
iermned by the designs OF Providence who thus egenera
ted the Roman people by the invasion Of barbarans The
emigatons of the Polar like the flow Of the Nile
which, certain periods, ertize the impover
ishcd land Of Egypt ] found Russia stream, leave II
TIper; my will make II large destined
ertlize impoverished Europe and its waves will flow
spite OF the dikes opposed by weak hands descend
know how direct It's Iii that account
leave them the following directions, which recommend
their attention and constant observation;
~. Keep the Russian nation always in position war,
that the soldier be always Injured and BREATH leave
him repose but for the ameoraon of the finances of the
State; remodel the army choose favorable for a
attack In this way make peace subserventt TO war; and
peace in the interest and aggrandzement OF the
creasing prosperity OF Russia.
-. Attract, by all possible means from among the learn
cd people OF Europe, captains during and the learned
during peace that the Russian nation profit by the adj
Vanges Of other countries without losing OF her
80. On every occasion take part in the affairs and de-
bates Of Europe, and especially in those Of Germany which,
being nearer, more directly interests.
81 Divide Poland by keeping up continued trouble and
jealousy gain by gold other Powers; influence Diets
corrupt them in order have decision in the choice of
kings; paans be named protect them; introduce
Muscovte troops and seize the occasion to render them
stationary there. Ii neghbong Powers offer difficulties
appease them momentarily by paceing the country
ti opportunity offers of retaking what given.
- Take as much as possible from Sweden, and study
the means Of drawing her attacks in have
pretext for subugang her To obtain this separate her
from Denmark, and carefully for their rivality.
SO Always take wives for Russian princes from among
the Processes Of Germany, in order multiply family ALI
bring interests nearer, and unite Germany itself
our cause by increasing our influence there.
"7 Seek from preference the English alliance for
commerce, as being the Power in Of US for her
navy and most useful for the development of
Exchange wood and other productions for her god and
establish between her merchants, her sailors and fire.
quent intercourse, which will form those Of country in
the knowledge OF navigation and trade.
- Extend conquest continually towards the north along
the Baltic, well towards the south by the Black Sea
'9 Get os near as possible TO Constaninope and the
Indies. He who shall reign there will be the sovereign
Of the world In consequence raise up continual
sometimes with Turkey, sometimes with Persia. Establish
dock yards the Black Sea and monopoze that sea as
well the Baltic, double point necessary to the sue
Of the project hasten the fall Of Persia; penetrate
the Persian Gulf; IT possible, re-estabsh, by Syria
cen trade Of the Levant and advance towards the Indies
which the mart Of the whole world Once there we
may do without EngIands gold
40 Seek for aud keep carefully the Austrian allance
support Outwardy It's ideas Of the future sovereignty Of
Germany, and excite privately the jealousy Of German
Princes against her. Endoavor make either one or the
other call IN the assistance Of Russia and exercise kind
OF protection over the country, which will pave the way
for future domination.
all Interest the house Of Austria drive the Turk
from Europe, and neuraize It's eaousios when Constant.
nope shall be conquered, either by raising up for her
amongst the old European States, by giving her share
M the conquest which may afterwards be retaken from her
"l2. Apply yourself TO attracting all the dsuned or
schismauc Greeks scattered Hungary and Poland
make yourself their centre, their support and establish
forehand universal performance by kind Of sncerdo
nu'cruey and supremacy. They will be many friends
that we shall have among enemies.
ia. Sweden dismembcred, Persia conquered, Poland
subugatod, Turkey yanquhed our armies assembled the
Black Sea and the Buluc guarded by vessels IL will be
necessary TO propose, secretly, first the Court Of Yer
saes then 10 that OF Vienna share with her the empire
oi me universe. one Of the two accepts which will in.
illby be the by Hateng their ambition and self
love- make use Of TINT crush the other by engaging
her n struggle the issue Of which be doubtful Rus
so possessing oil the East and great portion Of Europe
IA. n, which is oil probable both refuse the
oicr of kussn, the latter know now 10 raise quares
between ihom and make them exhaust each other Them
p'hung by decisive movement, Russia should fall upon
Dcmlny with hcruoop prepared beforehand az the same
time tnt two considerable fleets should sa-one from the
sea Of Azoi The other from the port Of Archanre frepht
ed with Asiauc hode under the convoy of the rcd
~ he Black Sen and the Baltic. Advancing by the Ned,
eranoan and the ocean, they would oyeun France ON one
fde' While Germany the other: and these iva
countries vanqushed the Of Europe would bass eosi
without striking blow under the woke
Thus may, and ought Europe TO be sibiugsted"