The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-07
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Russlas, with the official declaration accompanying it, is
published in compliance with request addressed by the
Russian minister TO the Secretary of State:
We, Nicolas the lst, &c, &c, &c.
After the blessings OF long peace the OF Europe
finds itself suddenly given pertufbations which
threaten with ruin and overthrow all legal powers and the
whole social system.
Instructions and anarchy, originating in France, have
crossed the German frontier and spread in every direction
with audacy which has gained strength in pro-
portion to the concessions OF the governments OVERLOOKING
with the speed of destructive torrent, they have reached
allies, the empire OF Austria and the kingdom of
Prussia.
The revolutionary audacity in its blind fury menaces
Russia whose desnies have by the Almighty
ntrusted to
protecting Providence will abandon us at this try
ing True the path followed by our ance stors
faithful TO orthodox religion, and having invoked the
aid OF the Omnipoent ready encounter
mics from whatever side they may present themselves
Prepared to person ali dangers and uniting
Ourselves TO the extent Of all faculties holy Russia
we viii defend, with all might the honor of the Russian
name, and the involability ofhe empire
We convinced that all the Russians that every one
of our faithful Subjects will respond with Joy, the call
their sovereign. For faith, for Gear, and for
country this ancient warcry will again lead in the
path of victory; and then with sentiments of humble graft
tude, with feelings OF holy hope, will all pro-
claim with one voice: Nobiscum Deus! Aude Popul Ell
vino mini: qua nobiscum Deus
Given ST. Petersburg, the l4h26lh March, lSls in
23d year OF our reign.
NICOLAS.
Official explanations inserted The Journal Of ST Petersburg
of the lSh-30th March.
The Emperor's manifesto on the violent connections
which disturb western Europe, is before the world All
faithful Russians will have unde rstood its full bearing
vivid expression OF all the noble sentiments that re-
gion and patriotism could inspire 1t is in that strain OF
overlooking feelings THAT soveeigns usually address
themselves the Russian people in the trying
apprehension danger So far Russia is concerned
the Intentions of the imperial government will be perfectly
appreciated but il has happened that foreign coun-
the intentions, and the manifestations of the inn.
peria government have been very often the object false
interpretation To prevent the of any aem pt
of that kind timely explanations of the manifesto's
political meaning have appeared necessary they will pre-
views in their true light.
Any attempt discover in the manifesto the
disturbing the OF Europe, would tend establish
position which the imperial government formally pudi
contrary its sncerest wishes But with hostile
feelings avowed, and the direct provocaons from abroad
against Russia, it quite natural that the Emperor
should make appeal the national feelings and mai
tain the dignity of the empire The fact is that only
in France where the Polish emigration is openly support
ed by the authorities, but in Hungary, in Prussia in
other parts OF Germany camorous and provoking vociea
have been raised against Russia. Corporations rep
resenaiive bodies and seni-ocal organs press
have re-echoed them. They have imputed a crime to
the governments overthrown, and the authorities
changed by the nsurecon, their friendly relations
with the Russian government,
Immediae the proclamation of the French repub
lie, have been accused of aggressive intentions with.
ascertaning how far it would pour
blood for objects directly connected with the
interests Of the empire Our alliance has been epudated
with unwarranted ostentaton Russia has been pre-
sented to the world as gigantic fright and prevent all
attempts OF intervention sde have been threat
ened before could reasonably have come to any
determination to interfere with the existing commotons
dgnfed surprise is the real expression of our feelings
these unprovoed manifestations. For far
plIac Ruc.tn ha, 10, H.,
tackled the rights or the independence of Germany
The whole world knows from what quarter the in.
of 1872 History has already recorded the great
efforts and sacrifices we have made during this pc
Rod, the liberties of Germany and the rights
allies.
This of be sufficient quiet all ap.
prehensions Germany and France need not be uneasy
Russia has more the intention interfere with the
changes thai have already taken place. than those
contemplated in the Of governments Russia has
aggressive intentions she is bent upon peace for the
blessings OF for the development of her
national prosperity We will regard with composure the
commissions and the struggles of the populations
| after underlined social happiness. Let them choose
freely the form of government best adapted their notions
Russia will quietly observe all the experiments that will
be tried She will the desnies of these countries
any good results from the present of anarchy and
subversion.
AS for Russia herself, it from the gradual march OF
time and the enlightened solicude of her soveregns thai
she will await the development of her social condition
But amidst all the imperfectons and misees almost
avodaby connected with the existence of societies and al
forms Of even the best the stability of the
existing form of government remains always the in
dspensable condition for without it, political powe
can exist and have any influence, public credit
sustained, commerce thrive industry i'm
PROVE and national prosperity be founded safe
bases. Russia will defend, the utmost that precious
stability She will permit any foreign propagandsn,
to in her bosom seditious dissatisfaction, and will
that, under the prelence OF revivng
gushed naonalities any attempt shodld be made to de
tach empire any fraction of the whole that
tutes the Russian dominions
If, the progress of events, became voidabe
if hostes should be the unhappy result of the
convulsions of the many conflicting rights and Of nj
the antag pretensons Russia will carefully consult
her national interest Then, and before she will de-
eide what might suit her interfere in the diff
cues existing between the governments and the nations
The Russian empire is at all prepared to lose
sight the obi CATIONS imposed by treates and rights
possession guaranteed by her Russia is firmly determined
allow the political and territorial equilibrium be
modified in any way that conflict with her interests
She will await events, maintaining strict and watchfn
neutrality. She will attack, If she is attacked her
self The Russian policy will consist in scrnpuous respec
for the Independence and the integrity of her neghbor
long these neighbors will take respect the ineg
ty and independence of the Russian empire
DIR. Nichols Astronomical Lectures.
The audience assembled at Odd Fellows Hall or
Thursday evening highly grafed with the lecture
of DR. Ncho upon the solar system and the remarkable
discovery of the planet Neptune His complimentary
notice of the labors of American astronomers, and biz