Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-08-26

ward oil those damages which may arise suddenly from the
present and at all times precanous state Of Europe.
Sour system however, has been purely Of defence
and precauon We spprehend that il never had, and that
il has not al this moment, any other character.
Instead of regarding it in this point Of view, and Of ac
Lodging that five have been obliged arm the principal
owing the repeated provocaon which had been
offered u.s. democratic opinion loves prefer the charge
of ideas Of aggression The Gemsn press daily with
the absurd umors and the most odous calumnes have
been laid charge More than once these journals have
stated that troops have passed the one although they
have not left their There is nsidious de-
either in Germany Sclayonia, which have not avoied
underhand, either by our money or our agents.
The hostility which supposed 10 entertain against
Germany is precisely on level with what is felt or rather
whatit is attempted to create against us in Germany.
81" instead Of anbung 10 US sentiments Of hatred which
do cherish and of forming conectures pre-
tended designs which without foundation, men wouhi
form just and true idea of the present. they would seq
that the enemy which they graui,ously conure which
they delight in holding up phantom, and against which
national is said 10 be Indispensable has been, and
is at this moments if Germany only wishes, animated win
sentiments of benevoence and dnteestedness towards her
When indeed, has Germany had to complain Of us
When have formed projects against her independence
When have we even menaced an invasion What part OF
her territory have we taken, or even coveted During be
whole time that the continent groaning under the do-
nation OF an oppressive conquero Russia shed her blood 70
assist Germany in the maintenance OF her integrity and her
independence. The Russian territory had been free for long
time when she continued to follow and to sustain he German
allies all the batlefelds of Europe More recently in
ls40 when appeared for moment the Of break
ing out the Rhine, placed our naval and military
at their disposal
During the long peace of thirty three years. the benefits
Of which lightly aside by the volatile spirit of the
present we have ceased TO recommend and
maintain in Germany concord and unityno indeed that
material unity which lis the daydream OF democratic
spirit of eveng and aggrandzemen, and which, if it were
possible realize as conceived by ambitious theorists would
nfahby later plunge Germany into war with all
her neghborbut that moral unity that sincere accord OF
views and intentions in all political questions which the Ger
man Confederation formerly treated of.
"It is the Of this union, it is the consolidation
of the bonds which unite the German Governments together
which has been sole am because desire the peace
of Europe and in opinion the guaranty Of this
peace has been lodged in the intimate union of all the
Governments which constitute the Germanic Confederation
"What we desired all this time we desire at the present
day.
Notwithstanding all the defiance and the outrage have
received has been impossible change disposition
Amid these mad declarations know how to distinguish
between deliberate and hot-headed men, between simple
duty and perfdous malice We sensible of the ntoxi-
cation and moentary excitement brought by events
expected, SUDDEN far beyond all expectations surmse
Sat this time hitherto far from desiring trouble, far
from seeking to divisions desire nothing less for Ger
many than harmony between the Governments and the peo
pehamny so essential to preserve her amid the compca-
tons which may arise from abroad, well the imminent
danger which may proceed from her internal position.
We have doubts and apprehensons to the
results of the great experiments which she attempts at this
moment for gaining her nationality by greater force and
heson but these doubts and these appehenons have
anspired beyond the limits of internal and private
opinions.
We desire nothing than to be speedily treasured
and in truth Germany succeeds in solving the problem OF
its organization without prejudice its internal tranquility,
without causing the forms impressed upon her nationality
he of such disturb the repose Of other king
doms, shall sincerely congratulate ourselves the same
motives which made desire her powerful and united
under her ancient political forms
"Such being dispositions Of peace and concilaton we
cannot but dore that they responded by sentiments
so adverse.
Had merely to repel the impuations Of the demagogue
faction should trouble ourselves about hem should
we attach more importance 10 them than they merit.
"The asceraned intention of this faction is TO refuse
pri9ri TO good intention whatever parat al
hazards TO embroi the country with order by TO
cite confusion from which hopes reap advantages for il
own anarchica designs.
GAS this party determined to refuse us Justice and
useless TO attempt TO convince those who will not be
ynced, had no other adversares than those, sou
content ourselves with meeting them IN silence, leaving
time show the aacy of all the false reports and all the
umnies which they spread But side by side with these de
magogues of good faith who, from ignorance
duy, retain without msrus examination oil the false Inn
which them, and that without intending Il
the part of revoutonists. By acting upon their magma
tons, by nourishng their suspicious by raising their fears
has hoped plunge them into which, in regard to the
interests is TO the TRUTH monstrosy, and would
pecptae them, happens but too frequently into abys:
Of real war, in order to escape imaginary evil This
the desire of the ultra democratic party, and TO this point
WILL if it be possible, persevee. 1t therefore indispensable
that the Governments, in their diplomatic relations with
should be made acquainted with true intentions. II has
become the duty of the members Of assemblies
legislative chambers-of all those, in fact who combine with
the doctrines of reform the desire Of preserving TO their
the blessings of public order and monarchca principles
all their legitimate influence endeavoring to redress
respecting Russia the character Of public opinion, and TO
from going aside into path which, or later
must lead to incalculable evils.
"The Emperor charges you expressly sir, to make them
sensible Of this necessity in working upon their conviction the
preceding considerations and reflections Tell them and
make known TO all Of with whom you may come
into contact, either business social intercourse that the
intentions OF the Emperor in regard TO Germany are and viii
remain purely pacific that ornaments have hitherto hat
strictly defensive destination that oil being prepared 10 NEE
of the thousand unlookeor which Is impossible
for any 10 foesee in the provisional state into which ht
events have suddenly plunged the worlds that IN re
gard Germany in partcuar-whst she does not attack
whilst the Confederation whatever form please
take shall respect the neghbong kingdoms and not attemp
forcby extend its territorial limits, M legitimate compe
ency beyond the boundaries assigned TO by existing rea
esthe Emperor will also respect her internal independence
and will not devate from the position which he has maintain
| ed 10 this day,
ain complying with these directions you will do well
give copy Of the present despatch 10 the Cabinet where you
! are accredited. NEssELRopE."
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