Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-29
Of the Emperor Of the French.


The following proclamations have been is
sued bv the Emperor of the French -
r. tie Psopie Of Hdiy:-MILAN, June g
The fortune Of war bringing me into the
capital of Lombardy. come To tell You why
| am here.
When Austria made its un ust attack on
Piedmont, | resolved to support my ally, the
Sandman King: the honor and interest of
France made it point of duty.
Your foes (wh0 are mine have tried to
lessen the universal sympathy all Europe
felt in your cause, by giving out that | only
made war for personal ambition or to az
gramdizr the French territory. If there are
men who cannot understand the epoch they
live in, | am not Of that number.
In Il sound state of public opinion, at this
time of day, men become greater by the mo-
raj influence they exert than by barren CON
quests seek with pride that moral intiu-
cnrc BY contributing Ia render free the most
beautiful land in Europe.
Your welcome has proved that You fully
understand me | come not here with Il
pre-nrranged plan to dispossess sovereigns.
or To impose on y0u my will. NJ V army will
have two works 10 perform fight your enc
shall be raised to the free manifestations OF
your legitimate wishes. Providence often
favors nations as it does individuals. by offer
ing them the opportunity Of sudden great
ness; but il Is on condition Of their knowing
how to avail themselves of it wisely. Earn,
then, the boon now offered you. Your desire
for independence so long PUT forth, so often
bafled, shall be realized, it you show your
selves worthy OF it. Unite, then, one and
all, in one great object-the deiverance Of
your native land Adopt military organiza-
ton, rally round the standard Of King VIC
tor Emanuel, who has INDICATED to you so
nobly the path of honor. Remember that
without discipline there is no army; and,
burning with the sacred fire of patriotism, be
soldiers to-day, to become tomorrow free
citizens of a great country NAPOLEON.
Ti'Ocianafion To tie iIWy. June
idently on the efforts of diplomacy, | still
hoped for peace, when the sudden invasion
of Piedmont by the Austrian troops called
rs under arms. We were not ready; men,
horses, m0ttyjeI, stores were falling and we
were compelled to assist our allies TO de-
bouch by small fractions, beyond the Alps
i'll presence of formidable enemy long
since prepared for the struggle.
The danger was great; the energy Of the
nation and your own courage have supplied
all deficiencies France has found her olden
virtues and united for single object, and in
one sentiment, she has shown the might Of
her resources and the strength of her pa
triotism. The operations commenced ten
days ago, and the Piedmontese territory is
already freed from its invaders.
The allied army has been successful in four
engagements and one decisive battle, which
have opened the gates Of the capital of Lom-
hardy ION have put upwards OF 33,O0O
Austrans horS du rontLat, taken Il guns,
colors, 5000 prisoners. But all is not over.
There are more battles in store for us, more
obstacles u overcome.
rely upon YOU. Courage, then, gallant
soldiers OF the army Of Italy From the
heights of heaven your fathers proudly con
template their children. NAPOLEON.
These two proclamations are SAID to have
excited great enthusiasm ut Milan. The
little phrase about the duty of the army ito
maintain internal order" does not appear to
have struck the Mianese. They will be al
lowed free expression Of their wishes
with large army 10 preserve order The
history of France for the last seven years
shows what is meant by that.