The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-11

us losses damages which nc have tho more seusb,
at heart as they affected our subjects The loss msn
Ii not to be appreciated will atemp. to estimate
nj that in money according TO the moderate ca.u
ations amounts to towards of twelve millions Of roubes
To these particulars is TO be added the utmost
Importance both In it, object and with regard to its
consequences. We have just been informed that ths
Porte has begun to lay claim 10 the exercise sovereignty
in the Tartar domirions, by sending of its officers at
the head Of detachment OF troops, TO the island of
Tanan who has proceeded to the officer to be
publicly beheaded who sent to him by Khan schse
hnheray with commission only 10 inquire of him what
the motives for his arrival in that island; and
what evidently proves the nature o the mission OF this
commandant of the troops H. that hs made difficulty
in declaring penly to the inhabitants Of raan that he
looked upon them as subjects Of the Porte This deci-
siye though unexpected step, convincing OF the ini
ty OF the sacrifices had made the last peace,
aDDuis in consequence the enge gements mad
tracted with the sole intention Of firmly establishing
the freedom and Independence OF the Tar'ars and su
GENTLY authorizes to enter again into the enjoyment OF
those tights which had lawfully uired by conquest
the more 50 as II is the only remaining tor
ecnre hereafter sohd permanent peace between the
Two empires Animated, therefore, with sincere desire
fconhrming and maintaining thu last peace concluded
WIN the Forte BY preventing the continual disputes
oursef and the preservation Of the security empire
equally demand taking The firm resolution TO put
nd, once for all TO the troubles in the Cmea for
his purpose reanite to empire the peninsula ct
The Crmea, the island Of Tanan and all the Cuban as a
us naturalization Tor the losses aned and the
we have been obliged to incur in maintaining the
eace and welfare Of these territories
In declaring TO the inhabants of those countries by
he present manifesto that such IL imperial pleasure
we promise them, for and successors in the I'm
eal throne Of Russia that they shall be treated upon
an equality with our ancient subjects; and that in
taking them under high protection, will defend
against all people their persons their estates their tenn
PIES and the religion they profsss that they shall enjoy
the most absolute liberty of conscience without the least
restriction in the pubic exercise Of their worship and
their ceremonies and that not only the nation in general
but also each individual in particular shall participate i'm
all The advantages enjoyed by ancient subjects But
We also expect from the gratitude Of subjects,
that touched with these favors they win be sensible of
the value this fortunate revolution which removes
them from convu,ed state Of disturban and dissen
sions to one OF entire security and perfect tranquility.
under the protection OF the laws and that striving
initiate the submission. zeal, and fidelity Of those who
have long had the happiness Of living under govern
ment they will render themselves worthy OF imperial
favor, benefcence and protec ion
Given at Imperial residence of St. Petersburg, the
9Th OF April in the year grace 1783 and the Twenty
first ear of our reign.
(sgned with her Imperial Mojestys own handy
O.. So CATHERINE.