Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-08-12


sula comprehend the wants of salutary reforms Thus
after having given new proof of the military power of
France, the peace concluded will be prolific of happy
results. The future will every day reveal additional
for the happiness of Italy, the welfare OF France
and the tranquility of Europe
Manifesto the Emperor of Austria.
When all concessions that were allowable and COM
pabe with the dignity of the and the honor and
welfare of the country have been exhausted and when
all attempts at pacific arrangement have mscarrled,
there is room for choice and what cannot be avoided
becomes duty
This duty placed me under the stern necessity of de-
handing from my people new and painful sacrifices IN
order to place in state of defence their most sacred IN
terests. My faithful people have responded to my ap
peal they have pressed forward unanimously in defence
of the throne and they have made the sacrifices of every
kind demanded by circumstances with an eagerness
which merits my grattude-which augments ifpossble
the profound affection which feel for them-and which
adapted to inspire the assurance that the just cause
in defence Of which my brave armies went forth with
enthusiasm to the contest, would be victorious.
Unhappy, the result has not corresponded with the
general effort and the fortune of has not been favor
able to
The valiant army of Austria has, in this instance,
again given proof of its tried heroism and its ncompar
axle perseverance, so brilliant that it has commanded
the admiration of ALL of its enemies Iexperence
legitimate pride in being the chief Of such an army,
and the country ought to feel indebted to tfor having
maintained vigorously, in all its purity the honor ofthe
Austrian fag
1t is not less perfectly established that enemies,
in spite Of the greatest efforts in spite of the superior
forces which they had for long period been preparing
for the conflict have been able, even by making the
greatest sacrifices, to obtain only Acknowledgements de-
csve victory while tie Austrian army, still animated
by the same ardor and full of the courage, main
tanned position the possession of which lett perhaps
possibility of recovering from the enemy all the advan-
tages that he had gained But for this purpose it would
have been necessary to make sacrifices, which
tany would not have been less bloody than those which
have been made already and which have deeply afflicted
my heart.
Under these conditions it was my duty as sove7
reign to take into serious consideration the propositions
of peace which had been made to The consequence
of this continuance of the would have been much
the heavier because / should have been obliged to de-
mand from the faithful people of my dominions new
sacrifices of blood and of money, much more consdera-
BILE even than those which had been made up to that
time and not outstanding success would have remain
ed doubtful, since have been so bitterly deceived in
my well founded hopes that this contest not having been
entered into for the defence of the rights of Austria only
| should not be left alone In it.
In spite of the ardent sympathy. worthy Of acknOwl-
edgmcnt, which the justice of has inspired for
the most part in the governments and peoples of Ger
many, natural allies, most ancient allies have obsti-
naely refused to recognise the great Importance of the
grand question of the day. Consequently Austria
would have been obliged all alone to face the events
which were being prepared for, and which every day
might have rendered more grave.
The honor of Austria coming intact out of this war
thanks to the heroic efforts of her valiant army have
resolved yielding to political considerations to make
sacrifice for the reesabshment of peace and to accept
the prCmnariCs which ought to lead to its conclusion
for have acquired the conviction that should obtain,
in any event. conditions less unfayOrabe in coming to
direct understanding with the Emperor of the French,
without the blending of any third party whatsoever than
In causing to participate in the negotiations the three
great Powers which have taken part in the struggle.
Unhappy, have been unable to escape the separation
from the rest Of the empire Of the greater part of LON
hardy.
to the blessing of peace assured afrcs my beloved
because they will give me the necessary leisure in be-
slowing hencc!orh without Distraction all my attention
and solicu9 on the fruitful task that propose to &C
complsh-ti.t is to say, to found in durable manner
the interna ,-belng anG the external power of Aus
ria by the ppy Development of her moral and ma
terna forces and by ameioratiOns conformabe to the
spirit Of the time in legislation and administration.
In these days Of serious trials and sacrifices my peo
pie have shown themselves faithful to my person, now
by the confidence with which they respond to me- will
they aid in accomplishing works OF peace, and in attain
ing the realization of my benevolent intentions.
AS chief of the army have already expressed to it,
in special order Of the day my Acknowledgements ofts
bravery To-day the expression of these senti-
ments. When | speak to my people thank those of
their children who have fought for Cod their Emperor
and their country thank them Tor the heroism of which
they have given proof and [ shall always remember
with grief those of brave companions in arms who
have not, alas, returned from the combat.
francis JOSEPH
Laxenbourge July Is, 1859.