The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-04-21
Tho Traditional policy,, Of Russia.

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Tho Traditional Policy Of Russia.
At the present moment, when events arc
developing the Policy OF Agrandissmsnt
which Russia 10 pursuing. Il may DO ioisr-
eating 70 10 reprint che following documsnt
which was published in 1918 BY the French
newspaper In Presse as an authentic copy
OF the Political Will OF Peter the Great.-
Whether genuine or not. IL canno, 10 denied,
In view Of recent disclosures, that it iss
pretty accurate programme OF the career
on which Russiahas entcred.-Nsv Bedford
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the TrsrAxrST or PETER TIE osrAf or RUSSIA.
In tho name Of the Holy and invisible
Trinity. We, Peter the First, To all our des.
cendants and successors TO tho throne sud
government Of the Russian nation:
Having BY the great God OF whom wer
ceived our existence, been also endowed with
the gift Of prcseience, we view the Russians
No called, in the course of future event, 70
the general dominion Of Europe.
This opinion is founded on the fact. that
that tho other European nations have reached
state of old age next to cadocity, toward
which they arc journeying with giant strides;
hencc,t It follows, that they should easily
and undoubtedly DO conquered by reople
young and new, when Il shall have acquired
It's strength and vigor. We view the inva.
sion of the East and West countries by the
North as periodical movement, decccd
among tho urcana OF that Providence that
regenerated the Roman people through tbs
invasion or the barbarians. Pro H'
The cmigrations Of the polar men are like
the Good OF the Nile. which comes ut csrtaiu
periods to fcrtilire the exhausted lands Of
lE,ypt. We found Russia rivulct, and
leave il converted into river. and my sue.
cessor will fnd It sea destined to fertilite
Impoverished Europe, and its waves will
break down oil opposing dykes. ifmy descend
ants have but the wisdom to direct the cur
rent. 'f,' n ~
To this end leave the following instruc-
tions, which arc recommended 70 their at
tenlion aud constant observance
/. To have tho Russian constantly at war,
that the soldiery may DO always disciplincd
and ready Tor nc,ion. Allow the nation no
rest, but for The replenishing Of the treasury,
reorgani.ing the armies, and choosing tho
opporiuno moment ior attack; making. In
this manner, peace serve war, and war servo
peace, In tho interests, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and
prosperity Of Russia. .t n
Q. To attract, by oil possible means, tho
most efficient aud celebrated military officers
in Europe during war. and the highly rdu.
Gated, scientific men Of all countries, in limo
Of peace, that the Russians may enjoy The
l. r .tpso ,cs tl,s.s, a..
ling their own identity.
3. To take part, on all occasions, in tho
disputes and contentious among she States
of Europe, especially those Of Germany; Ia
which, us the nearest, 10 arc the most dr.
rcctly interested 80
A. To sublue Poland; foment their con-
tinual rivalries and disturbances uain their
mobiles by bribery influence their diets, and
by intrigue, take action In the election OF
their kings form PARTISAN cliqucs, and for
their projection send them Muscovite troops.
to remain in tho country until tho moment Of
complete occupation. IL tho neighboring
powers make opposition, quiet them at oncc
by dlsmembering the country; and givingto
each part.
8. To take what we can from Sweden,
and make any attack by her q pretenoe for
suhjugation. For this, separate her from
den, and fsrment with care, all Animosiiies
and rivalaries between them.
6. To select wives fcr the Russian princes
among the princesses Of Germany, for The
multiplying Of family alliances. conciliute in
tercsts, and by them will unto Germany to
our cause, and Increase our influence In that
country. 49,
Z. To attend as.iduously to forming an
alliance with England for our commerce., the
assistance Of TINT power we most need for
the purpose Of building up maritime forcc,
and she will DO oil the grcatcst servicein sup
plying us with her gold In exchange for our
lumber and Other productions. Continual
intercourse with her merchants and sailors,
will acoustom ours 10 navigation and CON-
nercc.
8. Extend ourselves increasingly toward
the Nonh, the whole length OF tho Baltic,
and likewise TO the South by the Black Sea.
o. To take every p.ssible means Of gain
ing Consiantinople and the Indies. (ior no
who rules there. will DO true sovereign OF
the world y excite war continually In Tur-
key and Persia, establishing fortrcsses on
the Black Sea get tho control Of the sea BY
degrees, and ulsn Of tho Baltic, which 10 .
double point necessary 10 the realization Of
our project accelerate, as mnch ~ posi-.
bic, the decay OF Persia penetrate TO tho
Persian duff re.establish u, " i DO posi-.
bic, by the way Of Syria, the ancient COM
merce of the lGyant |; advance IN the lnd'es
which arc tho great depot OF tho world
Once there We can do without tho gold OF
England. 'ai. t'h 81 i.e.--til
10. Obtain and carefully cultivate tho
alliance OF Austsis; support (apparentiy)
her ideas OF future dominion over Gernanys
excite animosities and rivalrics among her
princes : thus causinR each party 20 claim
tho assistance of Russia, and exercise over
this country SPECIES of protection that will
prepare for future dominion. .'.- ~ a.
II. Interest tho House OF Austria IN Tho
expulsion Of the Turks from Europe and
quiet their dissensions at The moment Of tho
conquest Of Consianiinople, Having excited
war among the old States Of sEurope,) by
giving 10 Austria portion of the conquest,
which afterwards viii or can be reclaimed. .
/ IL. Unite within your borders all The dis
united schismaiic Greeks now scattered ~
Hungary and Poland, making ourselves their
centre. establishing beforehand nm independ.
en-, church by species OF auiocracy and
sacredoial supremacy. 49,. .
"a. Sweden dismembered, Persia sub
iued, Poland subjected, and Turkey con.
ouered, our armies united, and the Black
Sen and the Baltic guarded by DOR ships-oi.
war, il will DO necessary TO propose separate.
Nv, and with the greatest secrecy, 10 tho
Court Of Versailles, aud afterwards 10 thai Of
Vienna, to divide with ihem the empire OF
the universe. gls - triij cl.,F
lfouc Of the two aocep, this offer % fat
isrius to their ambition and self.lovs e, ns,