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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-16

TUST RECEIVED FROM BALTIMORE & PHlLA-
DELPHIA. % bbls Sver Fire Proof Paint, all coors
20 casks Spanish Brown 10 do Venetian Red do Yellow
Ochre. For sales by G. & D. DUPRE,
June 10. Druggists & Chemists, Wilmington, n. C.
OOO BUSHELS of Corn in store, and for sale by
4.OUU T. SMITH & CO.
April 18th, 1854 39-tf
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TAKEN UP AND COMMITTED


RA TO the Jail of Bladen county, negro man about
"a % years DID, yellow complected blind eye (the
le) part Of the fore finger the left hand off Said
Boy said that he Free but could show papers
70 that effect, only that had signatures to hem but
close examination ACKNOWLEDGED that he Slave and
runaway from Mr. Richard Barnes, Fair Bluff The
of said Slave is hereby notified to come forward
prove property pay charges and take him away he will
be dealt with the law directs
June 8, IS54.-4Gtf II. WiLkESON, Jailor.
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NN HANDS-COtton and Linen Osnaburgs; Burlaps;
~ Blue Denims Blue Drilling; Cottenades; Blue Plaid Do
mescs of AL qualities and patterns Apron Checks Bed
ticks Beached and Brown Domestics all widths and qualities;
very large of Calicoes and Curtain do full
line of White Musins Ready Made Shirts; Hose and Half
Hose; all of which will be sold at the lowest prices by
JAMES DAWSON,
April 2I Next door to Polly q Hearts.
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Office Wilmington and Topsai

O1fice Wilmington and TOpsail Sound p r. Coz
JrNE 5th, 1854. {
the regular meeting of the Board of Directors held this
n day, the following resolution passed;
RESOLVED, That Books of Subscription to the Capital
Stock of this Company be opened or the completion of the
Road the Office the Company, by the Secretary ard
and Topa Academy under the drectron of
J. NJ Foy.
June 6. GS-lt-40-3t
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i. NJ. NRANE
T SMITH & CO

n. SMITH & Co.
DEALERS IN CORN. MEAL, HOMONY PEAS AND
- OATS and Cow and Horse Feed,
[BEATrY's WHARF NORTH WATER STREET.
WILMINGTON, n. G..
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3. f. GRADY,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
VI WuMINGToN N. C..
Liberal cash advances made cOns gnments of Naval
Stores, Cotton, and other produce.
Office second door below MeSsrs. Grady & Monks
Store, North Water Street.
Nov. i, 1888 503t--9-tf
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TOBACCO, SEGARS g. SNUFF
At Wholesale and Retail.

OPPOSITE THE MARKET, (South Side,) where you
" find large and complete of the above
prices suit buyers. Among which are La Norma, La
india Cuba Yara, Rio Hando, Havana, sagua Principles
Cigars.
Also Lowery's Extra. Stag, Mayo CabeIl, Cousin
Sally Billy Bowlegs Southern Belle, Constellation, Excel
sior Gold Leaf Yellow Bank Loriards and other Brands
and manufacturers of extra Chewing Tobacco
Roome's Honey Dew, CARROTS, Lorlards Maceaboy,
Scotch and Raprec SnufS.
Cigar Cases segar Tubes, Pipes, Virginia Maryland and
New York Smoking Tobacco &C. sc
Proprieors Hotels Groceries, and all Others who Iowa
'ood article of the Weed invited call and examine
prices and qualities. ]. VAN SICKLE.
Wilmington, May II, "a 2wd-wtf
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JOSEPH L, KEEN,

CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER, respectfully inform
- public that he is prepared take contracts in
line of business. He keeps consantly hand, LIME,
MENT, PLASTER PLAsTERNa HAIR Philadelphia Press BRIG
FIRE BRICK.
N. B. To Distllers of Turpentine, is prepared
put up Stills at the shortest notice May 20-3f-ly
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NOTICE

NHE SUBSCRIBER forewarns all persons from hunting
i with gun or dogs feeding or penning stock, making
surveys choppng defacng of trees respasng any
way whatever, upon any of his lands situated in the
counties of New Hanover Dupln, Onslow The Law will
be rigidly enforced against all offenders.
JOHN JAMES.
New Hanover county. n. C.. May 26. 1858 6mw
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TIME FOLLOWING SCHEDULE HAS BEEN OR
DERED by the Post Master General and goes into op-
GRAFTON this road to-day: .
Leave Raleigh at A. NJ, and reach Weldon at P. NJ,
time for the Express train to Wilmington.
Leave Weldon at Il P. M and reach Raleigh at 6a T. NJ
Office Raleigh 8 Gaston fallroad &c. 2-tf
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BY FULroN & PRICE, PRopRIEToRs.
Terlns OF Substitution.

.4s, FULTON, Editor. "A L. PRICE, Associate EditO
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MACMILLAN d BOWDEN,
INSPECTORS OF NAVAL STORES AND PROVIS-
L IONS. Office Of North Water and Chestnut
Streets, Wilmington, y. c.
Aprile l. 1854. 176-2t-30-3m
Fayetteville Carolinian and Goldsboro' New Era copy
months and send bill to this office.
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vALUARLE LAND FOR SALE.

PURSUANT to decree CT the Court Of Equity, made at
the last term shall offer for sale the highest bidder,
O'clock a NJ the 10Th day of June two vaua
BILE Tracts Land, situated in this county, Tract
lying on the side of Moores Creek and north side Of
White Oak adjoining the lands of Alexander Herring and
STEPHEN others and containing about four hun
dred and fifty acre and Tract lying both sides of Moore
Creek, adjoining the lands of McDufe Joseph Aiken
containing about seventy five particular de-
orption Of the above lands will be given at the sae which
will take place on the premises.
credit of six months will be given and bonds with ap-
proved suretie bearing interest from date, will be required
of the purchasers. MICHAEL REGISTER,
Wilmington. June /, "a. 39-3t Commissioner.
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THOS. b. CARR. NJ, D, d, d. s.
ezz=u-A PRACTICAL DENTIST for the last ten
years, charges for
each Z 90
An entire set of teeth on fine gold plate $50 90
Ditto on gold with artificial gums l5O 90
Ditto on PIatna plate with artificial gums, $50 90
Timer or under ditto, each, IS 90
Pivot tooth that cannot be distinguished from the
natural D w
A fine gold filing, toarranted permanent 90
: Doc and destroying the nerve, So to q 90
Extracting tooth 50 cts. to 90
Best dentrce and tooth brushes always hand Every
operation ,cadnted give entire satisfaction Teeth in
serted Immediately after the extraction of the ngs and
modelled the gums have shrunken without additional
charge
Ofice on Market-st., 2 doors below the Church
Wilmington, n. c., April 24th 1854 l95-lm-34n
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G. MYERS

G. MYERS,
MANUFACTURER er in Hats, JJnbrel-
NI las and Walking Canes every description, whole
sale and retail North side Market-street Wilmington, n
j. II. ROBINSON,
EMPORTER and Dealer in Hardware, Iron, Stoves,
Nails &c, Fronttreet, doors South of Market Viii
mingtOn, N. e. [3Ov7-ly1
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w. II, NIcKOH

W. H McIAOH,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER AND FOR
w WARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
SOUTH WATER STREET, 6 doors below Market.
Particular attention paid to the sale of Naval Stores
and other produce.
re Liberal advances made on consignment
WmingtOn. NC, Nov. ID '53. 9-tf
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GABRIEL. HOLMES :.

INSPECTOR OF NAVAL STORES AND PROV1S-
i IONS, WILMINGTON, N. G..
All business entrusted to him will be thankfully received
and promptly attended to.
RB- Office at the Cape Fear Bar North Water Street
Nov 25th 1853 l2-tf
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JAMES c. SMITH MILES COSFIN
JAS. C.. SMITH d CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS have removed their Of
- fee to the second story of the building formerly
pied by the Telegraph Company where they prepared
attend to all business in the Commission line.
All business entrusted to them will be puctualy attended
[Jan 20, 1854.
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Professional and Business Cards.

s.. NJ. WEST,
A UCTIONEER and Commission Merchant.
a 2Ig-tf Wilmington, n -
D. C. FREEMAN, GEO. HOUSTON.
FREEMAN a. HOUSTON. Wilmington. n. C. q,
ID. G. FRIEDMAN 6 Co, New York,
MERCHANTS AND FACTORS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-02-03
Three days Later from Europe.
BRILLIANT VICTORIES or THE
Turks

The Royal mail steamship Asa. from
Lspao. Saturday, Jam ll,h. ai o o',loc.
Is. si.. arrived at Now York at DO O'Clock
Tuesday
Theuews Is interesting. Theulie fleets,
20 zinc 3d inst could not enter the b.ac.i Sea-,
owing go storms; hut on the 3d inst. ih.yail
proceeded into the Black Sea, except six
ships lol at Bcycos Bay, TO guard tA Boss
ph'rIus.
"ho iTt division of the Turkish lsot ac-
companies the allies. The second division
remains anchored 40 TAeupls
The Car IS DOT opposed toNlew iho cn-
try of ihe fleet as a declaration OF war; but
has ordered ull hls own fleets 90 return 90
Sehaslopol
On Jan. lth the Turks gained q brilliant
success oa Tie Danube, having siormed and
captured the Russian cureuched camp M
tra'e, near haIai1t, and put 1850 of the
enemy % the sword. They also auachsd "A
body Of $1,000 Russians, sent Do relieve
Clue, and ailera sharp encounter compelled
them % retreat.
The Russian are thus driven back from
the position by which they hoped io cross
the Danube. The Turkish force in battle
was $4,000 men and fifteen guns.
"a is admitted that Omar Pasha hos brill
iantly ont manmuvred the Russian comaau-
der Other advantages on the Danube were
formally notified by the Dvan on tie Isl
INST, 10 the ambassadors Of the four powers.
Details are not given, but are supposed to d.
the storming aud capture Of Kaakal, with
several skirnushes of less moment.
ia ASIA, the defeat Of the Turks. underline
weak geueTaship Of ADD Pasha, is oanhrm-
ed bni General Gnyon has gone To he sr.
my wiih iull powers, and the spirit OF the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-02-03

Turks has revived now that The allied fleets
are IN the Black Sea, with rclniorccments
which can be sent into Asia with safety.
Gen Schamyl had sent messenger to the
Porte Announcing that he was now prepared
10 act cnergotcaly against the Russians
Turkish prospects ~ ASIA are consequently
brighter.
The Sulinns PROCLAMATION Is published
approving ofthe decision Of the Grand { our-
ci to open negotiations on the footing pro-
posed by thc powers Turkey TO send rep
reseuiatlte 20 conference iu q neutral city.
1t is confirmed that Persia has resumed
negotiations with Grcat Britain aud will not
90 present attack thcIurks
lhe Rev jas. G.. Richmond complains that
be- IS detained prsonerby the Austrian poll
ice. 90 kcchenet hungary and calls On the
United States Tot redress.
China ncws isut hand. Annoy has been
captured by the lmperalisis. who massscrcd
one thous nd inhabitants.
From Persia we learn that the Atighan
envoy leit lcheran before the arrival OF the
new l'ussuu plenirotentaty. with threat
chat t Pcrsa formed an alliance with Russia
tIe iighans would invade zoe persianteru.
tory.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-02-03
THE GREAT AMERICAN
QUESTION.

While China is wadng through rovolu-
lion, and Europe entering upon war that
niay result in a general European revolution.
toe people Of the United States have 900
their hands the greatest question over niscd
since the adoption Of the Constitution. Is
Slavery to be extended over our immense
uuorranized dominion, and made a perpetual
Institution 10 the land That is the qnes-
ton which is now pressed with hot haste,
IN both branches OF Congress, before the
pcope can be aroused against il: pressed
rs an Administration measure, with all ODE
power Of the Government; pressed hy
Presidential candidates Pierce aud Doug
lss.l as a bid for Southern votes: pres-e 4.
wc fear, by other traitors 90 ihc Noul anl
to Freedom; pressed IN violation of tine
plighted faith of the Soulh-in violation
Of the Missouri Compromise -in violation of
the Compromise of 1850 even pre- I'd,
possibly, not only to the breaking OPP of o'd
party organizations but at tle hazard Of the
Union itself
On our first page we have placed an ad-
d'ess to the people Of Ohio on this subject
signed by majority of The delegation. u
is inyincble in facts and arguments. lutte
congressional proceedings ~ Monday lnst
win be found ~ abstract of ie arrumrntoa
The other side, by Senator Douglass. ] 10
fucrile, and accompanied wih 900 exhibition
ofpassion--a sure sign of weakness. Sea-
ator Douglas processes to base bis iaonsiroaa
proposition upon the RICH, Of self-goycn-
mcit." This Is O deception SofgoYcm-
mcut doe not begin, until State Inns baan
formed until that event. tla territories are
governed by the United sntcs IT Tie
question Of Slavery or freedom is 10 BE-
decided by the people Of Die territory an
tic formation of a State government If
tho principle Of sclcgocramcnt j. reilly
and truly 10 be recognized. lot the
ISSUE be fairly put; let the people of the ter-
liory stand on even ground aud even han'-
ri; in word, Jet Congress declare tat
savery shall not be introduced, unnl ie
people have formed Constitution and re-
caanized Slavery therein. oadmh Say,-
Ig first, and decide afterwards, Is, Do au
human probability, tantamount &C. the esab-
lshment Of Slavery Certainly 10 al
states heretofore admitted, there is not
ongle instance in which sayoholdug
territory became free state.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-02-03


Free $50. ttumpulnt. The domination of
Nr. Nelle|d was confirmed today by n vote
of thiny-lto yeas 90 eight nays Among
those who spoke and voted for him were
Me.srs Steward, Summer, Chlse. Fish. Wade.
Foot, Cass- iiamlu and Norris. Those who
voted against him, were Mcssrs Dawson,
Dixon. Benjamin, r. Jones, ro1mbs, Badg
er, Ben end IAompson-all Souhcmer-.
Nessrs. Seward, F.-a aud Chase made able
speeches BOO favor of Redied. Billy Smith
announced iu the House THAI Nebraska was
an Administration measure Smiths aecla-
ration ls doomed important. lie said he spoke
with knowledge, but nai by authority. The
exc ieueut IS Increasing.
The lizards wanted the Wings 90 unite
with them and vote against Redfeld, but
Mr. Seward respectfully declined, and the
attempted coalition failed. The speech Of
Mr.. benjamin is reported as having been ter
rife ON the Administration and Free Sellers
Mr. Aichlson is now warm friend OF the
Administration, and Od Bullion is poison
ous a.ainst it, The President dinod a large
number today. Atchson, Speaker Boyd,
Gov Aiken, Dean and others were there.
and all talked lovingly about Democracy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-02-03
4 Chance to save Money

The man who takes the newspapers and
Aeeps up with the tunes, can annually save
much more than the cost of bis papers. In
ihToe months hour, for instance, has risen
about - per barrel. The newspaper reader
has been warnod-the man who don't take
Tue papers has not, unless accidentally. So
IN selling, he who knows the market gets
The market price, The buyers ofiarm prod
ucis always keep posted. So should eve
ry farmer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-02-03
furriNn 9ltmg
Four Days Later from Europe.

-Four Days Later from Europe.
Nfw YonK. Jan. q. The steamship At
laniic, Capt West. from Liverpool carly on
"Wednesday morning the llth, arrived at
ths port at halfpast ten o'clock tAls morn
iuu
EAsrfRN Abrams. The Atlantic brings
huio definite Intelligence 10 add % the inn
ror,aut news brought by the Niagara. u is
confirmed ihat ON December 30, pant of the
allied Beet modc an attempt To enter The
Bncf Sea- hnt we're prevented by the tenn
pcsfuous Weather
no the latest dates Russian ambassadors
had NOT Withdrawn from London or Paris
NJ kiselod. Russian minister at iars is
reported 90 have SAID that he would await
further Instructions from bis government.
From Vienna 10 IS stated seemingly au'heni-
ic. that Ausiraaskcd Russin ifshe would COM
sent 20 ana European proteciorate over the
Christians u Turkey. 10 this the Car roe
! Piled that Doe would consent TO no. lufcrIcr
cuce Whatever between hlmselfaud Turkey
Ontho Danube little was doing. owing TO
tho weather
The Russians have warned their hipping
uat 20 venture out of theirporis except under
thc protection of o. convoy Convoy mc to
F DE organized 90 their different ports
Iho pa-An of Egypt hcHrlng OF thn SIM
ora d.-i-ier immediately ordered tha g n.
naHt OF ax ir1aios. two coutues, and
three hrqs. 90 replace those DESTROYED.
&c reported that tie British Cmrga ms
resumed regulations with Persia. The fef-
slams 100 roheron have broken oui in i1mut
against The Russians.
Tho sailors of the Russian Baltic loet
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-02-03
VERMONT P0LITIcs.


iHF NfefOtNfs' eoo,o' 0y quo l'a'.'-
60 presses 10 defence oi Gov '''.insoH |i'f
renting 'ha Ones 'I l.' Soa'' "'yAi.al
liquor ...ers. .a'" ont .as' rs "e expected
'''l "o'4. ID one case .".e'o 'oN 3on
av.taueanadc rrl4v bral4
ln iheoIeru where Governor CooH1aa re.
United iha analt1e rs.onaea. frsd n
ysoan.ai iora... maLg ana aas via.s
unable to.n.v th, foo. Intbc sah Row
alton case. s.uo understood DO. de pond
cats had vlmlg aud repeatedly aoaodta
Iau aul were n3t oalv able ID pv ta.r|
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-02-03

MoRE frnHIroN ron SLAyrHl -rga-
HArs. The Richmond .Ya3 Enqniser re-
Jolces over lhe new ueliy with Mexico on
two grounds; FIRST " tAat d secures the only
safe and practicable route ior railway 70
the Pacidci aud lastly and ei.efg, 1t gives
the South chance On two or three more
slave States" Oh lat Vrginmns would
remember and honor iAe pnush,lgy au-
ments Of WAsmsHroA pni lrrrrGsoN.
The Temperance Sian lard hos done justice
10 Aoaipal.er on the Temperance question,
through o correspondent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-02-03

THE NAlsE RuiMrs RfnrErp. The
Judges &c The Supreme Cour, of Nains have
decided ihu, che Senate should ascertain and
declare al Tie vacancies TO be filed. aud
ihat DE House may rightiully rafls- 90 meet
uia Senate ~ convention for Cling a part
only. P,S.-All vacancies liied-whIl una
iorty !, temperance majority II. Good.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-02-03

Il7I N0O1 AIf. 7----, n Sum Vac
hngiard- being urmIgued Jos O. icairr no
the stuff, was found guilty OF repeatedly
dealing 10 o0t adiudgcd 10 be "a coo.nou SCH
Ter and hnei ~luu- The Catholic BISHOP
having occasios Do preach in ihe slme par.
of ihe town. stnid over night Will James
Connolly. Believing be tpi intoxicating
liquor 10 Dis house ia- slle-floourhiv
searched the premises brought forward
thirty gallons of rma and poured tnpon Do
ground, al tle same time administering 10
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-28
Now Hampshire Election.

The result ofthe New HAMPSHIRE election,
though it took place several days ago, ap-
pears to be still In great doubt. The New
Hampshire Patriot claims an administration
victory, and the New Hampshire Statesman
Claims an enti-administration victory. The
Patriot processes to enumerate majority OF
ten or twelve Democrats elected to the Leg
isature, but the Statesman says that a con-
siderable number Of the persons thus enume-
ated, although they may call themselves
Democrats, are bitterly opposedto Pierce and
his Cabinet. tf 'Ir
Had it not been for the position taken by
the Concord Patriot and all the other admin
istration organs in the State that the Nebras.
ka bill was not an issue in the canvass, and
that the Democratic supporters and the DEM
ocratic opponents the bill would be regard
ed and treated with equal favor, the admin
istration party in the State would have been
annihilated.-[ Lou. Jour.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-28

PUBLIC ExEcUTIoN.-Two young men
were executed on the third day Of the month,
in one of the rural districts of South Carolina,
Tor the murder Of slave. These two men,
were what are called negro hunters, in the
South. They had in their service pack of
blood hounds, with which they hunted abb
sconding negroes. These hounds were train
ed for the service; and, were as ferocious as
they were savage. The two executed men,
in roaming around the country for jobs, went
INTO the southern counties of South Carolina,
where they were employed to arrest a run
away slave.
The miserable wretch was found in a
swamp, and the hounds, let loose. He was
seized by them, and Immediately surrounded.
But, because he offered some little resistance,
when pursued the day before his arrest, the
hounds were permitted To tear him piece meai.
They afterwards devoured his remains. The
owners of the mounds published their fiendish
act and boasted of it's consummation. They
were arrested, tried, found guilty, aud hanged,
through every possible effort was made to
secure their acquitta. Justice had its due;
aud law in South Carolina for once at least
was not found imperative.
~. Y. Sunday Atlas, 18th.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-28
speech OF the EN- peror Nicholas.

To a deputation from the English Society
Of Friends, the Car of Russia said:
have myself acted as my predecessors had
done, and the treaty of Adrianople, in 1929,
was as explicit as the former ones in this re-
spect. Turkey, on her part, recognized this
right OF religious interference, and fulfilled
her engagements until within the last year
or two, when, fer the first tue, she gave me
reason to complain. / will not now advert
to the parties who were her principal instiga-
tors on the occasion Suffice it to say that
it became my duty to interfere, and to claim
from Turkey the fulfllment OF her engage.
ments. My representations were pressing
but friendly, and have every reason to be-
leve that matters would soon have been set
tied if Turkey had not been induced by other
parties 10 believe that had Interior objects
in view-that was aiming ut conquest, ag.
grandizemcnt, and the ruin of Turkey. |
have solemnly disclaimel J, and do now as SOL
cmnly dsclaim, every such motive
| do not desire war; | abhor it as
sincerely as you do; and am ready to forge,
the past, If only the opportunity be afforded
me Ihave great esteem
for your country, and n sincere affection fol
your Queen, whom | admire, not only as
Sovereign, but as lady, wife, and moth.
or. have placed full confidence in her, and
have acted toward her in frank and friendly
spirit. felt it my duty to call her attention
to future dangers, which considered sooner
or later likely to arise in the East, in conse.
quence Of the existing state OF things. VIA,
on my part was prudent foresight, has been
unfairly construed in your country into de-
signing policy and an ambitious desire of con-
quest. This has deeply wounded my feel
ings, and afflicted my heart. Personal insults
and invectives regard with Indifference
1t is beneath my dignity to notice them, and
| am ready to forgive all that is personal to
me, and to hold out my hands to my enemies
in the true Christian spirit. cannot under
stand what cause of complaint your nation
has against Russia. am anxious to avoid
war BY all possible means. Twill not attack,
and shall only act in self-defence of my coun-
try. have duty to perform as a Sovereign.
AS a Christian, am ready to comply with
the precepts Of religion. On the present &C.
casion my great duty is to attend to thu in
terests and honor the country.