The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-26

a u psav. mmedise continuation OF enmiiy ~hch n-
from year year and pefaoIs
We'll knowing what precious boon peace was lor my
PEOPLE and for Europe, patiently bore Win tnese new
hosiilities. Ny patience not exhausted wnen Tue
mo- extensive which was forced to take, 10
consequence OF the Revolutionary agitation on the roners
Of my Italian provinces and within the same "eI WInS
Iy accepting the well meant mediation Oh 'rienuIy
Powers for tho maintenance OF peace, oonsea.ea
to become party 10 a Congress OF the nve grea,
powers The four points proposed by the Royal
government Of Great Britain basis Tor tue ocnoora
ions of the Congress forwarded to my Cabinet ana
IaccGpted them with the conditions which were caiou
lated to hrirg about true, sincere ana ouraoe puu
In the consciousness that no step on the par. ,
government could, in the most remote aegree oau
10 dsturbance Of the psace demanded that the Power
which was the cause of the complication ana nau orous
about the danger OF war; should a. preliminary "a
sure dsarm Being pressed thereto by friendly Powers
length accepted the proposal for general uisa ma
ment The mediation tailed IN ns, ". n.
consent dependent. Ooy one means 0. MAINTAINING
peace remained addressed myself directly to the ssr-
dinian government, ana summoned to place lis army
on peace footing and to dsband the free corps Az
Sardinia did not accede TO my demand the moment for
deciding the matter by appeal TO arms has arrived
have ordered my army TO enter Sardinia.
am aware Of the vast Importance OF the measure,
and If ever my duties as . monarch weighed heavily
II is at this moment. War is the scourge OF
msnknd. l with sorrow that the lives and pro
peerty Of thousands OF subjects are imperled aud
deeply el what trial for my REALM which,
being occupied with its internal greatly re-
qures the continuance o. peace. But the heart OF the
monarch must be silent at the command OF honor and
duty On the frontiers is an armed enemy, VINO IN a
1c1 The revolutionary party, openly announces MS
intention obtain Of the dependencies of Aus
tria in Italy. So support him-the ruler over France
who under futile petexs interteyes in the legally estab
shed relations OF the Italian peninsula, had Set his troops
in movement Detachments OF them have already crossed
the frontiers OF Sardinia. The which | received
without spot bemh from my forefahers has already
seen trying times The glorious history o. our country
gives evidence that Providence, when there Is fore
shadowng that the greatest good Of humanity s in danger
OF beng overlhro"n 10 Europe has frequently used the
again such period The oueythro,c Of the
thfrgS that be not 0y daed at by factions, but by
nrones The sword which hsye been forced to draw is
eanctned lnasmuch as Is defence for the honor and
rights of all peoples and States, and for all that Is held
moet dear by humanity.
10 you my people, whose devotion to the hereditary
OF the earth, address myself 10 the conflict which
has commenced you will stand by with your OF prove1
hdety ano devotion. 70 your sons, whom have taken
into the ranks OF the army their commander send my
martial greeting. With pride may regard them, for
Our struggle Just ONE and we begin II With courage
and confidence. We hope, however that we shall not
was made fruitful by the blood lost by German breth
rem when they won those bulwarks which they have
maintained up to the present day There the crafty enc
mics OF Germany have generally begun their game when
they have wished to break her internal power The fee
ing that such Danger is imminent prevails in all
parts OF Germany the hut to the thrcne FIR )m one
frontier 70 the other speak as sovereign member Of
the Germanic Confederation when call attention the
common danger and recall 10 memory the glorious times
thusiaem Of Germany for its liberation.
For God and fathersndl
A. Given at my residence and metropolis OF visnna
this 2Sth day Of April, 1859. FRANCIS JOSEPH.
THE FRENCH MANIFESTO.
On the I'd OF May, when Napoleon preparing de.
part for Italy, to place himself at the head of his troops
he addressed the following to the Legislaf Corps
MANIFESTO OF NAPOLEON.
Austria, in causing her army the territories of
the King Of Sardinia ally, declares war against us
She thus violates treaties and justice, aud menaces
frontiers All the great PoSers have protested against
this aggression Pedmon. having accepted the conditions
which ought to have insured peace asks what be
the Of this sudden invasion? that Austria has
brought matters to this extremity tina. she either
rule up the Alps Italy must be free to the shores Of
The Adridc for in this country every corner of territory
which remains dependent endangeIs her power
Hitherto moderation has been the rule Of my conduct.
now energy becomes my first duty Let France ami
resoluteiy tell Europe-"I desire not conques but de
sire firmly TO maintain my national and traditional policy
observe the treaties condition that shall vic
late them sganst me. respect the territories and the
rights OF neutral Powers but boldly my sypathies
for people whose history ia mingled with own and
who groan under foreign oppression"
France has shown her hatred of anarchy She has been
pleased TO give power strong enough TO reduce
nonenty the abettors Of disorder and the ncorrgbie
members Of those old factions whom in anty
confede rating with our epemes but she has lot for all
that abdcated the task OF civilization Her natural allies
have always been those who desire the improvement of
the human race and when she draws the sword 1t s
TO dominate, but to Gberate.
The object of this iodr, then, is to restore Ioy 10 her,
self, not to impose upon her change Of masters,
shall then have upon frontiers friendly people, who
will owe 10 us their independence. We do not 60 into
Italy to foment disorder to disturb the Of the
but to remove from him this foreign pressure, which
weighs upon the whole Peninsula and help to establish
there order based upon legitimate satisfied interests.
We are going, then to seek upon this classic ground
illustrated by go many Victories the footsteps of
fathers God grant that we may be worthy Of them
am going soon to place myself at the head Of the
army leave in France the Empress and my son. Sc
conded by the experience and enlightenment OF the last
surviving brother of the Emperor, she will understand
bereelf
confde them to the vaor OF the army which remains in
copde them to the petaesm Of the National
Confde them, in word to the entire people, who will
encrce them with that affection and devotion OF which
daily receive so many proofs
Courage then, and union.
Our country again about TO show the world that she
has lot degeneraed Providence will bless efforts,
for that holy in the eyes of God which
justice, humanity love OF country and Independence
PARIS, May 2, 1859. NAPOLE IN.
THE SANDMAN MANIFESTO.
The following ia the substance Of the proc smation ad
dressed by Victor Emanuel his people the 9th
April
Austria who boasts Of her love for peace attacks us BY
refusing to submit to European Congress She violates
the promises made to England she asks to reduce
army and to abandon those brave volunteers who have
thropged from every part Of Italy to defend the
flag Of Italian independence. entrust the cares of 60
vernnent to my well loved cousin, and draw my sword.
Side by side with soldiers viii 6ght for liberty aud
justce these valiant troops of the Emperor Napoleon my
generous ally People OF Italy Austra attacks Piedmont
DecauEe she mananed Inc cause OF our common country
In the councils Of Europe, andbecaue she not nsens
BILE to your groaps Of agony Austria now publicly tears
to pieces treaties which she respected Hencor
ty right, The Italian nation is FREE and may conscen
tousy fuhl the oath took upon my fathers grave
Let US place confidence in Providence in union In
The bravery Of Italian soldiers, the alliance Of the
noble French nation. Let trust in public opinion. I
have other ambition than to be the frs. soldier OF
Italian independence. Long live Italy.
His address to his troops the same day is as fol.
lows-
SOLDIERS l-AuBtria, who is increasing her armies on
our frontier and threatens TO invade territory because
here liberty reigns with order-because, not might, but
concord and affection between the people sove.
reign here govern the Satebecause the groans op
pressed Italy mere find echo-Austra 10 ask u.s.
who only armed in self defence lay wn our arms
and submit TO her clemency
That insulting demand received the reply it deserved
rejected 1t with contempt Soldiers ei to you con
WINGED that you will take an insult to your King and your
nation q an insult TO yourselves The announcement
make to you is the announcement Of war Soldiers, to
arms
You will have to face enemy not new to you. But
brave and disciplined you need not fear the COMPARE
and you may quote with pride the battles of Goito
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