Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-03-28


onened on Monday, by the Emperor in person.
His imperial Majesty delivered the following
speech: g
assembling vou serious anxieties prevailed The al
lied armies were engaged in siege, where the obst-
nacv of the defence raised doubt of success. Eu-
rome uncertain seemed to be awaiting the end OF
the struggle before pronouncing itself 10 MAINTAIN
the war, [ asked of you loan, wnicn you Voteo
unanimously though the amount might have appear
ed excessive.
The rise in the price of provisions threatened the
laboring classes with general Inconvenience, and
disturbance of our monetary system caused fear
that business and labor would sacken. Thanks TO
your aid and to the energy displayed both in France
and England and above all 10 the assistance OF Prov
idence these dangers if hey have not entirely dis
appeared, have been for The most part averted.
grand feat at arms at last decided in favor OF the al
lies struggeunexamped in history for its inveeracy
From that moment the opinion OF Europe was more
openly expressed. Our alliance were everywhere ex-
| tended and strengthened. 800
"The third loan was completed without difficulty.
The country gave fresh proof OF It's confidence
by subscribing for sum five times larger than that
| asked for. 1t has supported with admirable resg-
nation the sufferings nseparabe from the dearnesss
of provisions suferings alieviated by private chart
ty bv the zeal of the municipalities, and by the H.
600 600 distributed 10 the departments The arrival
of foreign grain has produced considerable
! fall the anxiety caused by the disappearance OF
gold has diminished, and never has labor been more
abundant or wages higher.
sThe hazards of war have revived the military spr-
it of the nation Never have there been many
volunteer enlismens, nor so much ardor amongst the
conscrpts designated by lot To this brief expose
of the present situation be added the facts of
great political significance
The Queen of Great Britain, desiring TO give
proof of her confidence, and of her esteem for
/ country, and TO make relations more intimate.
has come over into France The enthusiastic well
come she received has proved to her how profound
were the sentiments her presence inspired, and was
of nature to strengthen the alliance of the two
peoples.
"The King of Piedmont, who, without looking be-
hind him, embraced our cause with that courageous
spirit which he had before exhibited the field of
battle, has also come to France to consecrate un-
ion already cemented by the bravery of his soldiers
"These sovereigns have beheld country, lately
agitated and disinherited Of it's rank in the
c1ls of Europe, now prosperous, peaceable and re-
spected-msking war, with the momentary de-
lirum of passion, but with the calmness of Justice
and the energy of duty They have that France
that sending 100000 men across the seas, con-
voking to Paris at the time all the arts OF peace,
as if she meant TO say Europe" The existing
, is to only all episode. My ideas and my powers
are always directed towards the arts of peace Let
us neglect nothing for good understanding, and
drive me not to throw into the field of battle, all
the resources and ali the energy of great nation.
"The appeal seems 10 have been understood and
the winter by suspendng hostilities, favored the in
ensive step, which introduced into the deliberations
the entire influence of the sovereign of vast empire
Sweden linked herself more close y to England and
France by treaty that guaranteed the integrity of
her territory. Lastly the advices entreaties of
all the cabinets reaching St. Petersburg the Empe.
ror of Russia the nheror Of situation he had not
created, seemed to be inspired with sincere desire
to put end the that led TO this anguinary
conflict. He determined 10 accept the propositions
transmitted by Austria. The honor of his arms sat-
isfed. it to his own honor TO give way 10 the
clearly expressed wish of Europe.
The plenip otentaries of the allied and belgerent
powers are assembled in Paris to decide on the
conditions of peace The spirit of moderation and
equity that anmates them all necessarily creates the
hope of a favorable result. Nevertheless, let us
wait with dignity the end of the Conference, and be
equally ready if necessary, TO draw the sword anew
or to extend the hand TO those whom have fairly
f fought.
sWhatover may happen, let occupy ourselves
with the means calculated to augment the strength
and the riches Of France Let us. if possible draw
closer the alliance formed by community of glory
and sacrifices, and of which peace will far better
hi6it the reciprocal advantages.
"Finally, in this solemn moment for the destinies
of the world, let put trust in God, to the end
that He may guide our efforts in the direction most
conducive to The interests of humanity and civliza-
tom
The Emperor most enthusiastically receiv ed
in his passage and from the Sale des MareCha TX
Hampshire Election.
We have now returns from the whole State with
the exception CT four small towns, which gave last
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