The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-25

An extraordinary supplement Of the journal de 81 Pc
tsrsbry6 the 10th 2sh Of December brings the fol-
lowing document II would that crowned heads
talk for Buncombe well as members Of Congress:
BY the grace Of God, we Nicholas the First Emperor
and Auocrat of all the RuEsias &c, &c make known:
The of the war, that sti lasts well under
stood by beloved Russia The country knows that
neither ambitious views the desire Of obtaining new
advantages TO which had right the motives
and that have xpectedy
suited the existing struggle We had solely The
safeguard Of the soenly recognised immnnes Of the
Orthodox Church and Of co-regioniss in the East
But certain governmental attributng interested and
intentions that were far from our thoughts have
complicated the solution Of the question and have finished
hy forming a hostile alliance against Russia
After having proclaimed their object the safety Of
the Ottoman empire they have waged open against
not in Turkey but within the limits Of realm,
directing their blows snch points less
accessible hemin the Baltic the White the Black
the Crimea and the fardsant coasts of the
Pacific Thanks the Most High both In troops
and in all classes subjects they everywhere
with intrepid opponents animated by their love for and
for their country and consolation In these rou
blous circumstances amid the caames nseparabie from
war, constantly Witnessing brilliant examples and
proofs Of this feeling well as Of the courage that it in
spires,
aSuch are the defeats more than inflicted on the
eneYnvs troops the other side Of the Caucases notw
standing great disparity OF force. Such the
equal conflict sustained with by the defenders Of
Of Finland Of the convent OF Solvetsky and Of
the port of Petropauoufsk in hamtsclatka Such above
all is the defence OF Sebastopo sgnaled by
expOlfS OF inFIuchle ana OF lndtlAtlEh~
bile activity be admired and done justice by
enemies themselves ~
Beholding, with humble gratitude toward God, the
tolls the bravery the sefdeni of forces, both BY
land and and also the general ouhurst of devotion
that aninates all ranks of the empire recog
Mise therein the pledge and augury Of happy future.
Penetrated with duty Christian, cannot de-
sire prolonged efnson Of blood and certainly shall
repnlse any offers and conditions of peace that
compatibe with the dignity Of empire and the inter
of weheoved subjects But another and not less
sacred duty commands us in this obstinate struggle
keep ourselves prepared for efforts and sacrifices proper
toned to the Of action directed against
Russians my faithful children you accustomed
TO spare nothing when called by Providence great and
holy workneither your wealth. the fruit of long years Of
toll your Hvesnor your own blood the blood Of
your children The noble ardor that has inamed your
hearts from the first hour of the will be extn-
guished happen what may and your feelings those
Also OF your sovereign
We ALL monarch and subjects if ii be necessaryecho
ing the words of the Emperor Alexander in year of like
trial the s1cord hands and The Gross Aearts
how face the ranks of enemies for the defence
of the precious gifts Of this wordthe security and
the honor of our country.
Given Gatchina, the lAth day of the month of De-
cebe in the year Of grace 1854 and the thrteth of
reign NICHOLAS.