Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-06-02
x AlesSandria.

\ AlesSandra.
The French and Sardinians, at the outset,
established themselves in two lines, at right
angles To- each other, the one on the Dora and
the other On the PO. This position is almost
impregnsble. for the enemy in attackiD one
line would necessarily leave his flank exposed
10 the other. Turin, the capital may be con-
sidered rs occupying the angle between them,
and Ia therefore protected by both and in full
communication with each. These two lines
are receiving constant TeiDfOrcementS-tle one
from over the Alps at the west. and the other
from Geuua and AlesSandriS at the south.
From the latter direction. Napoleon Is coming,
SuI when he reaches the strongly fortified
town of CaSalc. he will be in the field.
The AuStIiaHs. whose advance towards Turin
was checked by these lines. have most Judi
cinJISly avoided being crushed between them
and Certifying themselves in two SINH
lar but smaller lines. facing them, the one on
the river Sesia and the other parallel to the
Po, and short distance north of il. Their
headquarters are established ut MoTtara, which
is AZ the angle. and their rciniUTcements are
coming towards both lines, from Pavia and
Milan.
In advancing against the Allied Sovereigns
the Austrians would have to abandon their for
thed posts, and at every step would be spread
ing their force and consequently weakening
it. Their position is unfavOrable for attack,
but strong for defence.
The French. on the other hand, at every step
Of advance, will be concentrating their force,
BY bringing their two lines nearer together
Hence they have the advantage for attack
Nerceli. of which such frequent mention is
made in dispatches lies between the armies,
and is alternately occupied by accommodating
parties from each. At present the Austrians
hold IT,
The Ausirians seem to be occupied at present
N devastating ail that part of Piedmont which
trug I'm hair haxy
forced contributions of forage. supplies and
money. accJ JmPanied with characteristic scenes
of cruelty They are in the enemys country.
and the passion Of the soldiers for spoil has free
license. They c&n afford, therefore, to stay
where they are.
themselves Of this cheap mode of getting sup
plies, and are hourly in danger of cstranginS
their eNcitahlc Italian friends by some out
bursts ct cXceSScs ON the paIt of their semi
savNse ZpUavCs. who can hardly he restrained
~ discipline The very presence Of an army,
even of friends. Is Il gTieyOus thing for a cOuG-
try 10 hear, ani IN time of war Il Is difficult to
restrain troops from IlundeTiDg and insulting
friends aS we'll -- fyS9- The Emperor and his
generals are aware Of this and warn the trOOps
against u repeatedly in their general orders.
As yet, all Is concord and enthusiasm between
tEe French troops and the Sandman inhab;-
tsnts, but this cannot last forever, if the army
remains inactive IN quarters. The only sure
means of maintaining and tanning this mutual
good feeling, Is a successful advance against
the enemy. Otherwise the burden and annoy
3nce Of an army of 200 600 men will soon pro-
dUce discomfort in Piedmont, as certainly as i:
will produce discomfort in the ranks them
selves. The French cannot we'll afford to stay
where they are. in which respect their situation
Is precisely the contrary to that Of the Aus
trians.
800,
1TT- Atrrf hsv1N (uEt IfssH II
in the Boston journals something over half q
column If pquant reading. in the shape Of an
address from the poet and wit. Oliver Wendell
Holmes. at tho recent Unitarian Festival in
that cIty- in the course Of which the Doctor re-
tsTS to certain allegations impcach'ng the OF
IhOdOxy of some of his later Conversations mt
The Breakfast Table, in the Atlantic Monthly
We sre not sure but that the Doctors accuscr:
will consider this defence Ot his an aggravatiOr
Ci his original siH. Certain il il, he IL hpt dis
posed To ~ Uut of his way one hair breadth &
IrJPitiate the supporters and devOtecs Of VIVA
he irreyerently calls e antique, e!fete, and oh
spiete systems. Our private opinion L., thai
the Autocrat row stands self-condemned and
Is wholly cut "h from any aud every claim I,
benefit Ot clergy; To <ubstHHtistc which Ne need
only quote Is follows.
We are. in the first place the Protestant,
% Professionalism. We protest against q theory
uf human natuTe which lowers man to a worn
that eud"wing him " ith ;hc powers and the re
.ronsibilitics uf an archangeI.
d" We protest against theory Of the Divine
government ~ m"ustruus. that reconcile i
with the principles Uf honor and right AMI {,
justify the WAYS Cf God tu man IL drives IL.
advocates L. the suppusition that men are reSuS
citsted demons. and 80 falls back upon the 10
gends cf heathens and barbsrians
We believe in vital religion ur the religion
VI lie, a cOnirasted with that IF trust in hier
archies, establishments and traditional formula,
settled by tho votes of waycring majorities il
old cOun.,il- and conyOcations.
We believe in evangelical religion. or th
religion Of glad tidings, in distinction from tn
s'h"mes that make our plsnct the ante-cham
b-T Il the mansions Of eternal woe tO the WIS
BiaiaTity of the men, women and children tina
have lived and suffered upon its surface
&c believe that every man must Judge th
Scriptures by it, own light; ami We mean. b.
Gyd grace. to- exercise that privilege. withuu
asA'ng permission Of Pope or Bishop, or AN
Other human tribunal
We believe that Sin Is the much abuSer
S'"r-iau2htcr Of Ignorance and This not Onl
fiO.h cur 0"n observation. but IN the authoTit,
oi him whose last prayer ON earth, aS Tecordct
by the q '"d Physician. WAS that the pernefra
'uT- It the greatest crime ON record might b
forgiven. for they knew nui what they ycr
doing
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