The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1855-10-30
TIE RUSSIAN EMPEROR's ADDRESS
TO HIS SUBJECTS.

The National contains the following inter-
esting letter from its wcll-informcd st. Peters
burg correspondent
"The widowed Empress remained here for
three days after tho departure of the Emperor
for Moscow, when she also proceeded there,
with cher nieces,) the Princesses Louisa and
Mary of the Netherlands. On the 18th the
Grand Admiral left Moscow for Nicolaieff.---
Divers rumos are afloat as to the object of
the imperial journey, but it was proposed
that the Gar should visit in person Moscow,
Nicolaieff, Odessa, Kief Bijesk-Litewski,
&C., in order to satisfy himself as to the con-
dtion of the troops. Hitherto the army had
only been visited for a short time by the
Grand Dukes Nicholas ane Michael; but it is
more probable that serious anxieties relative
TO Nicolaieff, the original birthplace of the
late and future Euxine fleet, with It's bound
less stores, building yards, machinery, manu-
factories and workshops, are motives for the
visit Of the Grand Admiral, and perhaps of
the Emperor to that place. To lose Nico-
laieff is to abandon all hopes of regenerating
the Euxine fleet"
A letter from st. Petersburg, dated the
22d ult, says:
''The official explanation generally given
of the journey of the Car to Moscow, isvery
simple-he mas gone to pray to the God OF
Russia, in the first capital of the empire, in
which he was born, to bless his power, and
the holy combat of the orthodox church in
the East. The following is the curious adj
dress which the Metropolitan Of Moscow de-
livered to the Gar, at the moment he enter
ed the Cathedral of the Ascension in that
cty:-"Most Pious Emperor-Does the old
metropolis Of your throne, to which was re-
served 10y special Decree the honor of receiv-
ing you with joyous presentment on your
arrival in the world, need to express to you
It's sentiments when il sees i'll you the accom-
plishmcnt of its prayers and its prescntments
and the source Of new devotion for the coun-
try? 1t feels profoundly the high imperial
grace which you have shown us, in accepting
the immense burthen of the empire, with the
extraordinary inheritance Of continuing the
lust war in which we are engaged; and In
finding time, amid the numerous occupations
of the commencement of reign, to recall to
mind your cradle Moscow, and to accord to it
the JOY Of your presence.
"But that is not al We understand with
profound respect the lofty reason OF your arri-
val amcng Us. You hasten TO the hereditary
sanctuary Of the coronation of the Cars, 10
address your imperia' prayers to Him who
saves Kinrs, and with the intcrcession of his
saints, Of Bishop Peer, who blessed the COM
menccmcnt OF this capital, and Of Bishop Al
cxis who blessed the commencement of your
birth, and in your holy baptism received you
in his arms, to obtain that the Lord shall
send thee from Sion the sceptre of power,
and that your firmncs3 shall triumph over the
efforts, and your penetration overthe cunning
Of the cuemics of Russia. Russia will under
stand your prayer; millions of hearts will re-
peat it in all the o;tholox church and all the
empire, in order to sure you power, victory,
peace, health and saliva ion. We address to
the Lord another prayer; it is soon to see you
with the sacred sign of the saints, the crown
of your father aud your ancestors, amid the
benod!ctions of Heaven and of Russia"
We have received the following address OF
the Emperor Alexander tothc Russian people,
through the Governor of Moscow:
"Count Alsenius Androwich Since as
cenlnc the throne Of my ancestors, it has
been my wish to visit my faithful and dear
metropolis, in which was born, and where
have been baptised, under the protection Of
the holy relics of the holy worker Of miracles
| Alexis of Moscow.
"In fulfilling this wish, | have observed
with lively satisfaction, the hearty welcome
of myself and my whole house, shown by the
inhabitants of Moscow--a traditional reception
with which Russia always welcomed hel
Czars. authorize YOU to express to all the
inhabitants of Moscow my satisfaction and ac-
acknowledgement.
"My happiness would have been complete
| if prior events had not saddencd those happy
moments. 1t is already known, from my or
der of the day to the Russian army, that the
garrison of Sebastopol, after an unexampled
seige of eleven months and after unheard Of
feats of bravery and self-denial, in the repulsC
of six obstinate attacks, has passed over to tho
north side of the town, leaving the enemy
only blood-stained ruins.
"The brave defenders of Sebastopol have
done everything possible for human power tC
do. The former and present unfavorablC
events accept as the inscrutable will of Prov.
idence, which visits upon Russia heavy hour
of trial, But Russia's trials have been mucl
heavier, and God Almighty has always sent
her his benevolent and invisible help. Let
us, therefore, also now trust in Him. Hc
will defend Russia, the Orthodox, which ha'
drawn the sword for a just cause--for the cause
of Christendom.
81 am glad to sec the incessant proofs of the
readiness to sacrifice family, property and tht
last drop of blood for the integrity Of the EN-
pire and the honor of the country. find
comfort aud strength in these popular senti
mcnts and aspirations, and with my whole
heart united with my faithful and brave peo
pie shall repeat, confident Of Gods help and
aid, the words of Alexander the First, 'whert
there is truth there is also God
| remain, your wel-wisher,
"AITXANDER -