The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-11-23

to lay aside illusions and sterile regrets and
to examine carefully the real state of affairs
Thus, the question is not now whether have
done well OF i'll in making peace at Villa
franco, but rather to obtain from the treaty
results the most favorable for the paci6ca-
tim of Italy aud for the repose OF Europe.
Before entering on the discussion OF this
question am anxious to recall once more to
your Majesty the obstacles which render ey-
cry dehnitive negotiation and every detini-
tive treaty so difficult.
In point Of fact war has often fewer com,
4 plications than peace. In the former two
interests only are in presence Of each other
the attack and the defence; in the latter,
on the contrary. the point is to reconcile a
multitude of interests--olten of an opposite
character. This is what actually occurred
at the moment Of the peace. 1t was neces-
sary to conclude treaty that should secure
in the best manner possible the independ.
ence of Italy. which should satisfy Piedmont
and the wishes Of the population. and vet
which should not wound the Catholic sen,i-
ment Or the rights Of the Sovereigns in whom
Europe felt an interest.
believed then that if the Emperor Of Aus
tria wished to come to frank understand
ing with me, with a view Of bringing about
this important result, the causes of antagon-
ismwhich Tor centuries had divided these two
Empires would disappear, and that the re-
generation OF Italy would be effected by
common accord and without further blood
she'd.
:. now state what are. in my opinion, the
essential conditions Of that regeneration:
Italy to be composed OF several independ-
ent States. united by a federal bond.
Each of these States to adopt particular
representative system and salutary reforms
The Confederation to then ratify the prin,
ciple of Italian nationality 10 have but one
flag, but one system Of customs, and one
currency.
& The directing centre to be at Rome, which
should be composed Representatives named
by the Sovereigns from list prepared by
the Chambers, in order that, in this species
of Diet, the influence of the reignlng fami-
lies suspected Of a leaning towards Austria
should be cnunterbalanced by the element
resulting from election.
By granting TO the Holy Father the Hon
orary Presidency Of the Confederation, the
religious sentiment 81 Catholic Europe would
be satisfied. the moral influence Of the Pope
would be increased throughout Italy, and
would enable him to make concessions in
conformity with the legitimate wishes OF the
populations. Now, the plan which | had
formed at the moment of making peace may
still be carried out il yoar Majesty will en-
ploy your influence in promoting it. BE
E1s,i Il hau III.
in that direction.
'rhe cession Of Lombardy, with limited
debt, is an accomplished fact.
Austria has given up her right TO keeI
garrisons in the strong places Of Pacenza
Ferrara. and COmacehio.
The rights of the Soyereigns have, it j,
true, been reserved. but the independents,
of Central Italy has also been guaranteed
inasmuch as all idea of foreign intervention
has been formally set aside and, lastly, We
META IS TO become province purely Italian
IL is the real interest Of your Majesty, as Of
the Peninsula, 10 second me in the develop
ment of this plan. in order 10 obtain from /
the best results; for your Majesty canno
forget that am bound BY the treaty, and
cannot, in the Congress which is about I,
ments. The part Of France is traced before
hand.
We demand that Parma and Piacenzi
|. shall be united 10 Piedmont, because TIL,
! territory Is, in strategetlcal point Of view
indispensable to her.
We demand that the Dlehess Of Farms
shall be called TO Modena;
That Tuscany--augmented perhaps By
! portion Of territory shall be restored to ii,
Grand Duke Of Ferdinand;
That system nf moderate ktage) libert,
shall be adopted 10 al the States u Italy;
That Austria shall frankly lisensage her
self from an incessant cause Of embarrsss
!, ment for the future. aud that she shall con
: sent 10 complete the nationality Of veHeti
BY creating not ohly a sepafate representa-
!. lion and administration, but also an ltala
army;
We demand ih1, the fortresses of Mantu
!, and Peschiera .hall be recognised as fede
Y raj iortresses;
! And, lastly, that Confederation based o.
!, the real wants, as well as On the tradition
Of the Peninsula, TO the exclusion u ever
foreign influence. shall consolidate the iabri
Of the Independence Of Italy.
: | shall neglect nothing for the attainmen
Of this great result. Let your Majesty b
:. convinced Of il, my sentiments will not vars
! opposed q il. shall always BE- happy !
serve the cause for which We have combat
! ted together.
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