The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1855-02-13
MANIFEsTo OF EMPEROR NICHOLAS.

An extraordinary supplement- Of the Journal
de 81. Petersbursh. OF the l6tn (lSth) of Dec.
bring us the following document. II would
seem that crowned heads Can talk for Ban.
combc as well al MON ers of Congress.
by the grace of Gcd, we, Nicholas the
First. Emperor aud Autocrat Of Ill the Russies
&c, &c., make known:
Tho causo of the war, that still lasts, arc
well uud rstood by our beloved Russia. The
country knows that neither ambili 10 S viows
nor tho desire of obtaining new advantages to
which we have m right, were tho motives for
those acts and circumstances that have unex-
po.ledly resulted in tho existing struggle
We had solcly in view the safeguard of the
solemnly- recognised mmunlies of the Orho-
dox Church, an onr co-religionists in the
Eat But certain 20, ernments, atributng II
us interested and secret intentions that were
far from our Thoughts, have complies led the
solution If Tho question, and have finished by
forming hostile alliance against Russia.
After having proclaimed rs their Object the
fey Of the Ottoman empire, they have wa
gcd opon war against us, not in Turkey. but
within the limits of our own realm, directing
their blows on such points as wero more or
less accessible to thcm-in the Baltic, the
White Sea, The Black Sea- the Crmea, and
even on tho far distant coasts of tho Pacific
ocean. Thanks to tho Most High, both in our
troops and in all classes of our subjects they
everywhere meet with introDid opponents, ami
mated by their love for MS and for their coun-
try, and to our consolation in these troubled
Circumstances, amid the caamities bic
from war, wo are constantly witnessing brill
liant examples and proofs Of this feeling, as
well as of tho courage il inspires.
"Such arc the defeats more than once in
hicted on the enemy's troops on the oihor side
Of the Causases. Notwithstanding great dis
play Of force. Such was the unequal conflict
sustained with success by tho defenders
Of the coast of Finland, Of the convoni
Of Solvetsky, and Of the port Of Petropau.
loutski in Kamsch ,tka. Such above all, is tho
heroic defence Of Se,astopol, signalized by so
many exploits of invincible courage and of in.
dcfaicable activity as TO be- admired and done
Justice to by our enemies themselves.
Behoding, with humble ngratitpde toward
God, the toll, the bravery, tho self denial oi
our forces, both by land and sea, and also tho
general outburst of devotion that animates all
ranks of the empire, We venture TO recognize
tho pledge and augury of happy futare.
Penetrated with our duty as Christian
we cannot desire prolonged effnsion of blood
and certainly wo shall not repulso any offers
and conditions Of peace that are compatible
with tho dignity Of orr empire and the inte.
rests OF our we'll beloved subjects. But an.
other and not less sacred duty commands US
in this obstinate struggle, to keep ourselves
prepared for efforts and sacrifices proportion
cd TO the means Of ion directed against us
Russians my faithful children you aro ac
customed to spare nothing when called upon
by Providence TO great and holy work--nei
ther your wealth, the fruit of long years oi
toll, nor your lives,--nor your own blood, nor
the blood o. your children. The noble ardor
that hiss in6amed your hearts from tho first
hour Of the war, viii not bo exiinguished, hap.
pen what may; and your feelings are those
also Of your sovereign.
"We all, monarch and subjects. If il bo nee.
cssary-echoing the words Of the Emperor
Alexander, in year of like trial, the sword in
our hands and The cross in our Marrs-know
how to face tho ranks of our enemies for the
defence of the most precious gift Of this world
the security and the honor of our country.
"Given at CATCHING, the 14,h day Of the
month OF December. IN the year Of grace 1854
and tho thirtieth Of our reign.
NICHOLAS-