Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-06
Important Proclamation Of the
EEnperOE Of TIC French

The following Prociimaticns have been is.
sGad by the Emperor Of the French:
TO THE PEOPLE OF IrALY.
The fortune of war bringing Inc into the
capital of Lom hardy, [ come to tell you why
Ian here.
When Austria made its urjust attack on
Piedmont, | resolved to support my ally, the
Slglluan King; the honor and interest of
France made 1t point Of duty
Your foes, (who are mine) have tried to
hsssa the universal sympathy all Europe felt
IA your cause by giving out that only made
war Tor personal ambition, or to aggran iize
the French territory. If there are men who
cannot understand the epoch they live in,
an not of the number
IN sound state of public opinion, at this
tine OF day, men becoms greater by the
moral infuence they exert than by barren
ccoaqRssts. L seek with pride that moral
influence by contributing to reudur free the
most beautiful land in Europe.
4guF weiconie has proved that ynu fully
understand ne [ come not hrre with
pre-arranged plan to dspossess ,vereigns,
OF or to impose on you my will. My army will
nave TWO works to perform-i Int your enc
Iics ana preserve eternal order. No object
soa4i De raised to the free manifestation of
your legitimate wishes. Providence often
LYors nations, as it does individuals, by
'lefing them the opportunity of sudden great
ness but 1t is on condition of their knowing
4o| to avail themselves of it wisely. Earn,
men, the boon now offered you You desire
Independence, so long put forth so often
Naed, shall be realized If you show your
Nves worthy of it. Unite then, one aud
a. IN one great object-the dcliverance of
your native land Adopt military orgauiza-
'a1i rally round the standard of King Vic
Ni& Emanuel who has indicated to you So
looY the path of honor Remember that
""aoQs dic!plin there is no army, aud burn
ing with the sacred fire of patriotism b,
Soaiers to-day, TO become tomorrow free
''GIeas OF Z great country. NAPOLEON.
H'aIqgarters, Milan, June 3, 1859
rFEoc-IMATIoN TO THE ARMY OF ITALY
oS'i'ers One month ago, relying conf
Ssl''y on the efforts of diplomacy, [ still
pp.P;d Tor peace, when the sudden invasion of
n'I n,s-llont BY the Austrian troops called US
t41f arms. We were not ready; men,
s.'s's' material, stores are failing and we
,'e compelled to assist our allies to debauch
en-. SIaH fractions beyond the Alps in pres
NO., G a formidable enemy long since pre-
~ OF the struggle.
,r,t.. ine danger was great; the energy of the
al i4 5as: aud Jour own curage have supplied
yi,,a uV'eneles France has found her olden
IN ss' ' and united for single object and
DILL Sus sentiment she has shown, the might
usn resources 5c and the strength of her patri
no me operations commenced ten DAYS
kss3 Itu f. Inc Piedmontese territory is already
n lFom its invaders.
ioo, lille, alliea army has been successful in
Which isagements and one decisive battle.
Y@ nave opened the gates of Lombardy
hr, Ja'e put upwards of 80 900 Austrians
5000 combat, taken II guns, 2 colors.
are r,a p''sohers. But all is not over. There |
es ~ s,gre re battles in store for US, mere obsta-
solder: u oP0E you. Courage, then, gallant
heights os Tue army of Italy, From the
;saplats = heaven your fathers proudly con-
4q0ar'eFs. Milan, June 8, 1859