The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-27

faithful to the Imperial policy during reace" The
late auspicious event means nothing, except that
friendship. In the state OF Italy there Is no,hi,g
10 alarm, iDaamuch France intends 10 parsevere
in her present position there, nd notsthstani ling
threat OF new coalition, 10 main firm in the path pf
right, and justice, and national honor. Peace finally the
Emperor hopes will never be dis,urbed and 30, with
grave maedoton the vulgar interests aud the tongue
which would ascrbe them where they cannot exist--vz
in the hearts Of Emperorshe concludes this manifesto
How will this be read at rurlnS What comfort will II
speak TO the once dropping just sangune hearts at
hianP VIII Austria find herself the drpe Of false aar
and will Russia feel herself uocked with approaches th,,
In common with other mortas, The Emperor Of the
French Is equally alive 70 conflicting considsra-
pains, It's prizes and its risks Certainly 70 display the
tremendous nrmements on which France has exhausted
ber strength and her science only 70 prove her power
we're even barren OF results, would prove Louis Napo
leon unworthy occupant Of bis unce's throne. cru
sade for italian nationality would be more than glorious
il might heal the wide breach that the most
restless aud ambitious of Continental Powers from
the high principles and bright recoeciions iypi
Ned and entomoed under the eiigy Oh Rome. "
husasts, and those bitter foes, who would still carry at
the dageer of Butus and tho scepsre OF Cesar.
War would fash many glorious lights uoOn affairs that
otherwise enk into pageants dwinde into convenience
The recent marriage is but very ordinary incident with
out some political consequence. Spanish marriages have
led 10 nothng-why should not Piedmontcse9 On The
other hand has risks which need only alude to-
The Emperor Of the French has duly weighed this side
and that and the conclusion probably is that without
Douncng sentiment recalling word-without loving
Austria more or less appreciatng the glory Of an Italian
appanage or allyte Emperor of the French is not al pre-
sent prepared 10 do baae Nth half Europe sen uh the
aid Of he remaining half.
DIPLOMATIC EXPLANATIONS OF THE KING OF sAR-
DINA.
The annexed circular has been addressed by the Sar
dipan government 70 it's diplomatic agents at foreign
courts
TURIN, Feb. 4, 1859.
The Of the King has asked the sanction of
Parliament for the contraction of loan of so lire,
destined the exgencies of the events that might
IN a whi
it is as yet impossible to foresee
AS this measure which prudence has suggested to use
may give rise to erroneous commentaries have thought
fitting clearly to explain to you the thought that has
dictated IT, In order to enable you To recty whatever
error there might be in the judgments may provoke
the part Of politicians and Of the organs public opinion
in the country whore you reside
Three years will soon have elapsed since the Kings 60
vernment while calling the attention Of Europe, by the
organ of its penpotenaries at the Congress- OF Paris to
the grevous state a dceur) Of Italy protested against
the extension OF Austrian influence In the Peninsula be-
yond the spulaons Of tho treaties announced that
II check were not put to it, the result might be serioos
dangers for the peace and tranquility the world The
representations Of Sardinia were favoraby received by
France and England and reproduced in in
solemn manner at the Congress itself Italy then
ceved hopes and mems min Is seemed To calm down. But
the hopes to which this manifestation Of interest the
part Of the Western Powers gave birth have little by little
The state Of Italy has not been modified. The prepou-
deratng influence which Austria there exercises beyond
the limits that treaties have assigned to her. and which
constitutes con slant menace for Sardinia has rather
augmented than diminished
On the other hand, the other States of the Peninsula
which could only be the disconenng Of the population
and prOvocatl0n TO disorder.
Notwithstanding the dangers wherewh Sardinia me-
paced In consequence Of such state of things had become
more serious and more imminent the conduct of the
Kings government has always been regulated by spirit
refuse to recognise
II bs Majestys government oftly repeed the preten.
siops OF Austria, which demanded notifications In the in
sttutoDs OF the country, It did not assume hostile atti
tude towards her when the Cabinet of Vienna thought
proper to seize pretext judged futile by almost all the
statesmen Of Europe to break of with eclat diplomatic
lati0ns with Sardinia
Sardinia confined herself reminding from time TO time
those Ds with which she entertans friendly
latons Of the sad predictions which facts daily verified
and to invoking their soictude for the condition of the Pc
nDsula.
She has concealed the auxeties and the syun-
pa'hy inspired in her by the state of the greater part
the Italian provinces. But when she has deemed II her
duty TO manifest them publicly she has done 1t with
much moderation (mesure) proprety BY her example,
by her conduct in the last and at the Congress of
Pars. by the mantle taton of her interest in and
mieseration for the Italian populations Sardinia has
strven to bring back hope patience and calm in the
stained with the greatest care, from playing part any
degree provocative, and, public right has been in
frnged certainly not Sardinia that be accused Of
the least infraction of existing treaties
This spirit of moderation, of which all the acts of the
Kings government have hitherto borne the stamp has
been appreciated by all impartial men and by public
opinion in Europe.
But the extraordinary military measures ,ohich III.
Cabinet at piena has Just aken and which epideny
directed dgaint Sdrdfnfd tcose military relative
ly very ceok, If compared cih those of AUSTRIA force the
Kings government chout abandoning that reserve pre-
pare itself against danger tchch may become iu,nent
Those measures are known to Europe. think it right,
nevertheless, rapidly to recapituate them.
In the first days Of January before the King had pro-
the Vienna Cabinet announced in its official journal the
sendpg Of corps darnee Of 80 900 men into Italy This
corps added to three others which established there
In permanent manner, would increase the strength of
the Austrian army extent out of proportion what
the maintenance Of order and Of Internal tranquility could
require.
At the time that these troops were sent into Lon-
bardy and Veneta with extraordinary rapdty from
tier bataone which leave their country only in of
war; were seen TO arrive The garrsons Of Bologna and
Ancona reinforced But what s most serious Aus
collected between the AIDA and the cno and especially
between Cremona Placenza, and Pavis real corps Of
operation, which certainly could not be destined TO
tain order In those towns Of quite secondary Importance
For days the left bank Of the Tcno presented the
appearance Of country in which about to break
The villages occupied by detached corps-every-
where quarters were prepared and measures taken
Of Buaiora which marks the limits Of the two Countries
say nothing Of the menacng language used publicly
Milan and In other towns by the greater part Of the Aus
for know that must not always render
responsible for the language of their agents.
oB Su. snak ~ n G 70 eau attention e the vrScep
and TO the osenaton with which vast preparations have
been made at Pacenza, by occupying forts constructed
IN contempt Of treaties, which they have appeared 10
In presence Of dispositions 30 menac,ng for us the
country has been moved Conadng in the patriotism Of
the King and of his government remains calm, but
demands that thought should be given putting II In
position to confront the eventuaes of which dis
play Of forces the part of Austria may be taken 20
forerunner, (pesa faire pesager)
1t s 10 this end that the Ministry decided TO call into
Piedmont the garrsons established Sardinia and beyond
the Alps and has asked the Chambers for the sanction TO
contract o loan.
This last request, which will, expect, be adopted,
while proving to the nation that the government the
consciousness OF whit the security and honor the
try impose upon II, will MAINTAIN tranquility in the public
mind, and will permit US calmly 10 await future
eventualtes.
hope you will have no difficulty in convincing tho
political men with whom you are in relation that the
measure above indicated, with exclusively defensive
onect lar from containing menace for the tranquility
OF Europe will have the result Of calming the agitation
Italy and rcassurng mems minds, by giving birth TO the
feeling Of confidence that Piedmont strong In her good
right and aided by the allies which the Justice of her
cause can alone her. ready TO combat epery c
ent Of disorder in the Peninsuld from chateper quarter