The daily union., 1854-01-07
nicholas I--Empsror OF Rassia.
wAsHlssros. Jan. 2. 1854.

WAsHiSsros, Jan 2. 1854
To he Edslar or Ms Unioa;
SR Ii has Justly been said, that the power Of the
Gar OF Russia there is check nor bound but the dun
geon OF Ivan the hasdkesehiet OF Paul But as expert
has proved that Russian Emperor has to fear such
fate only from the arlstocrscy ha, class 10 principally
exposed the accusations OF the eavesdroppng spies OF
Nicholas aud as these TO be found among the no.
bhy we'll among the other classes Of the people, the
mobiles have lost all mutual conhdeneehe y suspeciing
the other traitor, who sht wish 10 consummate his
destruction in order 10 rise upon his fall, and who con
sequeny desires 10 ence him 10 say things which, when
brought TO the knowledge Of The Emperor nigh, prove
his roa Thus the mutual suspicion OF all becomes the
safeguard of the czsr against the revengefu feel
ings which the provoking humiliation to which they
frequently subject must necessarily breed Ia the hearts
OF many OF the proud mobiles.
Bot to subdue entirely The spiri, OF resistance in Them
il has been deemed necessary to apply moi only the hate
full policy OF Venice, nut also the old military discipline OF
Prussia II must be acknowledged that IN general, they
moi deserving OF much pity. and that the severity
with which Nicholas treats them is often intended TO
check their revolving cruel,es to Their own scrts Ihns
his unbouniei power bee6mess IN certain respects,
blessing the great majority OF the Russian people u
must therefore, be observed that il not as the ruler OF
the Muscovies, but especially the mpacabe enemy
OF freedom and Of liberal institutions every where. that
the Emperor Nicholas has deserved the coOdemnatoa oil
mankind But great as is The mischief he has already DONE
there is much reason to fear thai he s firmly bent upon
nurns s, more the vital interest OF the European peo-
| pie.
lis the boast Of Nicholas that be has destroyed the
little that was left OF Polish liberiy and he wss not
ashamed, ia the presence OF nj. de Cusne-a French
man of some literary nooriety-,o give the epthet of
.intamou,' 10 constitutional governments II his
extreme hatred TO freedom which induced him 10 encour
age the deplorable attempts Of the moascr Don gue,
and OF the furious bgo DON Carlos TO mount the thrones
Of Portugal and Spain and that made him the nsru
ment in frustrating the glorious struggle OF the gallant
Magyars in defence Of their national independency.
The Emperor Nicholas has always professsd feelings
OF mode and sincere regard Of justice, and these
have generally been accepted candid But.
enraged with the lurkisn Sultan FOR having
the Poles and Hungarans who sought for refuge within
the territory Of Turkey, and carried along BY ungovern
able ambition the Gar has al last thrown OF the mask
and given most fragrant proof OF his utter disregard OF
obligations OF treaties and of the best interests OF human
lily Even many OF those and among them Lord palmer-
sonwho. not longer than six months ago. vouched for
The honorable sentiments which actuaed the Emperor
Ncholas--canno, longer doubt that they greatly
deceived and admit that nothing is sacred 10 him when
found to oppose the accomplishment OF his plans OF
grandizenent
Indeed the terrible calamilies which his unjust attack
upon Turkey is likely to cause give good reason for
viewisg him as enemy maakind. do not there.
fore mean to charge him with being naturally vicious
cruel but his ideas of right and wrong BY education,
batteries, and habits ofcommand, perverted that h. IL
fully convinced that he is but dscharging his duties 10
his family and people, and to he human large
in attempting to extend his power and the boundaries oil
his empire Besides, he looks upon himself the espe
cal instrument by which Providence intends suppress
denocra ATTIC principles in Europe, and maintain the ascend
ency OF the privileged classes.
Hence we cannot but wish TO see his downfall accom-
plished; and though should deeply deplore he
to be torn pieces by enraged popuace stabbed by
an abandoned assassin but sincerely hope that
The friends of freedom will employ every means which
is sanctioned by Justice and morality in order resist
his ambitious schemes and drive his armies back within
1 the frontiers of Russia.
The Emperor Nicholas knows well that in the present
state OF Europe, France is the only country which is
the same time both able and willing 10 frusrate his
plans and ably enough, he has long been haunt
ed by prssennent that France ia to cause him great
trouble Therefore with tie exception Of liberty, there
is nothing which he hates much as the French peo.
pie Yet he permits many OF the Russian mobiles to visit
Paris in order to acquire the and accomplish
me s which distinguish the Parsians from the rest o
mankind and which be wishes transpanted 10 the
Russian soil. But hope iha, The time will arrive
when all friendly relations will between France
aud Russia. and when the former coubtry will stand
forth as the champion Of national independently and
the yindicator OF the law. Of nations, which have SC
shamefoly been trsmpled under foot by the Russian
.Czar In such struggle France will have i,s eide
Justice and the sympathy Of every heart that breahes
hatred 10 the mighty despot who has wsnooly called
forth the furies OF G. C. H.
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