Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1859-07-02
No. 9.

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Our struggle is just one, and we begin il with
courage and confidence. We hope, however, that
we shsll not stand alone in 1t. The soil on which
we have to do battle was made fruitful by the
blood lost by our German brethren when they won
those bulwarks which they have maintained up to
| the present day. There the crafty enemies of
Germany have generally begun their game when
they have wished to break her internal power.
The feeling that such danger is now imminent
prevails in all parts of Germany, from the hut TO
the throne-frOm one frontier 10 the other
speak as sovereign member of the Germanic con-
federation when l call attention to the common
danger and recall to memory the glorious tines in
which Europe had to thank the general and fer
vent enthusiasm Of Germany for it's liberation.
For God and fatherand.
FRANCIS JOSEPH.
VIENNA, April %, 1859.
The Sandman Manifesto.
People THE KINGDOM Austria assails Us
with the powerful army which, with pretended
love Of peace, she assembled to our injury in the
unhappy provinces subject to her dominion.
Unable to bear the example Of our political or
ganizatiOn, and unwilling to submit to the judg-
ment OF European Congress as to the evils aud
dangers which she alone entailed upon Italy, Aus
tria violates the promise given to Great Brit
ain, and makes point of honor c0sus 6elli.
Austria dares bid US to lessen our troops, to dis
arm and give into her power those brave youths
who, from all parts of Italy, have come forward
to defend the sacred banner of national independ-
ence.
A Jealous guardian Of our common heritage of
honor and glory, give up the government OF the
State TO my beloved cousin, Prince Eugene, and
once more draw my sword.
Together with my soldiers, the brave troops OF
the Emperor Napoleon, my generous ally, viii
fight the battles OF freedom and Justice
People of Italy
Austria assaiIs Piedmont because I have advo-
Gated the cause of our common country before the
councils of Europe, because was not insensibls
to your cry OF distress.
She thus breaks violently those treaties which
she has never respected. Thus the right Of the
nation is restored to its integrity and l can with
full conscience fulfil the VOW made on the grave
of my high-souled father. While take to
defend my throne, the freedom of my people, and
the honor Of the Italian name, l fight for the
rights Of the whole nation.
Let us put trust in God aud our concord
let US put our trust in the valor of the Italian
soldiers-in the alliance of the noble French na-
tion-in the justice Of public opinion.
have other ambition than that of being the
first soldier of Italian Independence. God save
Italy VICTOR EMANUEL.
c. CAYOUR.
TURIN, April 20, 1859.
The French Manifesto.
Austria, IN causing her army to enter the terri
tories OF the King OF Sardinia, ally, declares
war against us. She thus violates treaties and
justice, and meDaces our frontiers. All the great
Powers have protested against this aggression.
Piedmont having accepted the conditions which
ought to have insured peace, one asks what can be
the reason Of this sudden invasion Il is that
Austria has brought matters to this extremity,
that she must either rule up to the Alps, Italy
must be free to the shores Of the Adriatic; for in
this country every corner of territory which re-
mains independent endangers her power.
Hitherto moderation has been the rule OF my
conduct now energy becomes my first duty. Let
France arm and resoutely tell Europe - desire
not conquest, but desire firmly to maintain my
national and traditional policy. 1 observe the
treaties condition that no one shall violate
them against I respect the territories aud the
rights of neutral powers, but l boldly ayow nv
sympathies for people whose history is mingled
with our own, and who groan under foreign op-
preston"
France has shown her hatred of anarchy She
has been pleased to give me power strong enough
TO reduce into nonentity the abettors of disorder
and the incOrrigible members of those old factions
whom one necessarily sees confederating with our
enemies; but she has not for all that abdicated
her task Of civilization. Her natural allies have
always been those who desire the improvement of
the human race, and when she draws the sword il
is not to dominate, but 10 hberate.
The object Of this war, then, is TO restore Italy
masters and we shall then have upon our from
tiers friendly people, who will owe to US their
independence. We do not 90 into Italy 10 fOment
disorder or to disturb the power Of the Holy Faith
er, whom we have replaced upon his throne, but
to remove from him this foreign pressure, which
weighs upon the whole Peninsula, and TO help 10
establish there order based upon legitimate salts
fed interests.
We are going, then to seek upon this classic
ground, illustrated by so many victories, the foot
steps of our fathers God grant that we may DO
worthy of them l am going soon to place my
self at the head Of the army l leave in France
the Empress and my son. Seconded by the ex-
perenee and the enlightenment of the last sur.
vying brother of the Emperor, she will understand
how to show herself equal to the grandeur Of her
mission. | cOnfde them to the valor Of the army
which remains in France TO watch our frontiers
and to protect our homes eonfds them 10 the
patriotism Of the National Guard; eonfde them,
in word, to the entire people, who will encircle
them with that affection and devotion Of which
daily receive SO many proofs.
Courage then, and union.
Our Country is again about to show the world
that she has not degenerated Providence will
bless Efforts for that cause is holy in the eyes
of God which rests on justice, humanity, love Of
country, and independence.
PARIS, May 2, 1859.
The Ne1 York Herald in leading article Of
more than common ability takes the following
view:
Z" Austria must rule up to the Alps, or Italy
must be free to the shores of the Adratie,'' says
be. Z" L boldly avow my sympathies for people
whose history is mingled with our own, and who
groan under foreign OPPRESSION ''When France
draws the sword it is not to dominate, but to lib
crate" Such language this from the lips of q
man at the head Of six hundred thousand armed
men. and absolute controller Of the vast energies
Of France must have sent electric thrill through
Italy, and fallen upon the ears of every European
dynasty like the sound Of the toesin OF war. Al
rn..ir hafnra they Rara ufterad Tnscanr MndAna-