Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-11
LETTER FROM THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON TO THE
EMPEROR OF RUSSIA.


LETTER FROM THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON TO THE
EMPEROR OF RUSSIA
In the London Times Of the 18th we find trans
aton Of the letter addressed by Louis Napoleon to
the Car. 1t is as follows: @
PALACE OF THE TULERIEs, JANUARY 80, 1854
SIRE: The difference which has arisen between your
Majesty and the Ottoman Porte has assumed suSh grave
aspect that think IL right myself explain directly to
your Majesty the part which France has taken in this
question: and the means which suggest themselves to
in order to avoid the dangers which menace the
quiity Of Europe.
The which your Majesty has just sent to my Gov
enmen and that Of Queen Victoria endeavors prove
mencement by the two maritime Powers which alone in
yolved the question in bitterness On the contrary
cording to my view the matter would have continued
Cabinet question if the occupation Of the two Prncipa
ties had not suddenly transferred from the region of
discussion that of fact Nevertheless although your
Majestys troops had entered Walachia advised the
Porte not to consider that occupation warke act
thus proving desire for conciaton After had
suited with England Austria, and Prussia proposed to
your Majesty note designed to give satisfaction to all
Your Majesty aoceptedit We had hardly however been
effects Of it and thus prevented from insisting at Con-
sAntinopls uponits pure and simple adoption. Tho Porte
It's own part suggested some nodfcatsns in the note
to which the Representatives oth Four Powers Vienna
were not disposed to agree. They not however,
agreed to by your Majesty 1t was then that the Porte
wounded in its dignity its independence threatened and
being compelled to raise army to oppose that of your
Majesty preferred to declare rather than remain in
state of uncertainty and humility The Porte had claimed
support the of the Porte appeared to to be
just one and the English and French squadrons were
therefore ordered to the Bosphorus.
Our attitude in reference to Turkey that Of pro-
tector but it passive We did not incite her to
We increasingly addressed to the of the Sultan the
advice of peace and moderation persuaded that this
the best mode of coming to agreements and the Four
Powers consulted together again. and submitted to your
Majesty other propositions Your Majesty, on your
part exhibiting the calmness which arises from the con-
sciousness Of strength contened yourself with repusng
from the left bank of the Danube, in ASIA the attacks
of the Turks and, with the moderation worthy of the
chief of great empire, your Majesty declared that you
would act the defensive Up to that PERIOD then, we
were may say interested SPECTATORS but simply spec
tators Of the dispute when the affair Of Sinope compelled
US to take more decisive part. France and England
had not thought 1t necessary to send troops to the
sstance Of Turkey Their flag therefore, NOT en-
gagged in the conflicts which took place upon land But
at sea it very different There at the entrance
the Bosphorus three thousand guns the existence Of
which proclaimed loudly enough to Turkey that the two
leading maritime Powers would not allow her to be at
tackled by sea- The affair at Snope for pain
full for it matters little to whether
or not the Turks wished convey munitions of to the
Russian territory In fact Russian ships attacked Turkish
vessels in the waters Of Tnrkey while those vessels were
riding quietly at anchor in Turkish port The Turkish
destroyed spite of the there
wish to commence an aggressive war and IN spite
policy which received check it military honor
The sound Of the shot nope pain
fully in the hearts of a those who in England and France
respect national dignity There was general partcpa-
ton in the sentiment that wherever
reach a!lies ought to be respected Out of this
feeling the order given to squaarons to enter
the Black Sea- and prevent by force necessary the
recurrence Of similar event Thence arose the col
notification the cabinet of St. Petersburgh
announcing that, prevented the Turks from making
an aggressive upon tive coasts Of Rnseia, we would
also protect the Turks upon their territory AS to
the Russian aes in prohibiting its navigation the
Black Sea, placed it upon different condition. be-
saase it important during the war to- preserve
guaranty equiv in force to occupetion Of
Turkish territory and thus facilitate the conclusion of
peace by having the power Of making desirable ex
change.
Such SIRE the real result and of the facts
It is clear that having arrived at this point they must
either bring about de6ntve understanding decided
rupture.
Your Majesty has given many proofs Of your solicit
tude for the tranquility of Europe and by your bene
influence has powerfully arrested the spirit of
disorder that cannot doubt to the you will
take in the alternative which itself your choice
Should your Majesty be desirous myself of pacific
conclusion what would be simple than to declare
that armisce shall be signed; that things shall
resume their dplomatc that all hostties shall
ceases and that the begerent forces shall return from
the places to which motives of war have led them?
Thus the Russian troops would abandon the Prncpali-
ties and our squadrons the Black Sea. Your Majesty,
preferrng to treat directly with Turkey might appoint
ambassador, VINO negotlate plenlpoten-
,iary Of the Sultan convention which might be submit
ted conference Of the Four Powers. Let your Ma
;esy adopt this plan, upon which the Queen of England
and myself perfectly agreed and tranquility win be
reestabshed and the world satisfied There is nothing
in the plan which is unworthy of your Majesty, nothing
which wound your honor; but if, from motive diff
cult understand yoar Majesty should refuse this pro-
posa, then France, well as England will be compelled
leave the fate of and the chances of that
which might now be decided by reason and justice.
Let your Majesty think that the least animosity
enter my heart feel other sentiments than those
expressed by your Msesty yourself in your letter of the
18th January, 1853 in which you write Our relations
ought to be sincerely amicab based as they are upon
the intentionsthe maintenance of order the love
peace respect for treaties and reciprocal good feel
ing" This programme is worthy of the Sovereign who
traced it. and do not hesitate to declare that remain
faithful to it. .n
beg your Majesty to believe in the sincerity Of my
sentiments and it is with these sentiments that am sire,
your Majestys good friend, NAPOLEON.
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR IN ENGLAND.
FROM THE LONDON TIMES.
Six short years ago it would have seemed absolutely
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