Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-23

wards Inc TWO Einpclor>. IL appears 10 NE that
to attribute II TO the speculative ends above
mentioned is 10 reduce the settlement Of the
great interests Of Europe to the proportions OF
an unworthy theatrical intrigue, and to debase
the most elevated sentiments which God has
placed in the heart of a sovereign for the bene-
fit of humanity. Nobody can estimate so well
as myself the loyal faith of the Emperor and
his pacific intentions; for when he did lie the
honor to send to Russia II renew relations be.
tween the two empires the part Of my instruc-
tons which prcdolnluaicd over all others was
this-to let no blow he aimed against the Eng
liSh alliance; and far from seeking 10 divide the
great powers. 10 point out, on the contrary, II
they had the good sense TO he united, and to
have mutual good understanding, all the pet
" difficulties which arise in Europe can always
DC peacefully resolved.
Need recall the events which preceded the
war with Austria to prove that while the En-.
pcrcr Napoleon desired to deliver Italy. and 10
clear the frontier of France from the Austrian
pressure, he woald rather have obtained this
object by Congress than by Il war: The CON
dition and the situation OF our army At the
moment Of the WtimdtuD. of Austria sufficient
ly prove it, And if the English statesmen who
now think enough has not been done for Italy,
had expressed the same Sympathc> before the
war, ii is probable that the affairs of Italy
would have been settled by diplomacy.
repeat that, after all the Emperor has said
and done, To suspect him Of ,iarkly preparing,
without any motive beyond ancient gruigcs,
an enterprise which would completely over
throw all the greatest interests of the world,
and inhict the most fatal blow upon civilization
is to doubt his word and lis heart as 4 sovc.
reign and man. Nor do you believe it. Alas I!
gentlemen, perhaps in England also those who
disseminate these alarms no more believe them
than you or | do. But by exciting NATIONAL
s,!sceptibiiies-by iattcring popular instincts
newspapers may gain publicity and political
orators popularity. Nevertheless 4 great wrong
is done, Tor the two countries are set one
against the other: vague suspicious are excited;
and the consequences may he that one day
some triling incident-some misunderstanding
which might easily be arranged when the re!a-
tons were Sati>lactory--rnay become Il serious
complication where there exists 4 condition Of
mutual susceptibility.
But doubt not time and the determination
Of the Emperor 10 urge France forward i'll the
occupations aud labor Of pea will get the bet
ter OF these ciiincrical alarms.
This, gentlemen, is the sort Of war, We must
wage with England; let us resolutcly finish all
our means Of transport and Of circulation; let
ri> bring bring them into communication with
our coal pts; let Us lower the price ni all our
raw material, and all our manufactured goods;
let us initiate the English people in that respect
wherein we are wanting; let us seek strength in
the spirit o., association, instead Of always liay-
ins recourse 10 the support and assistance Of
the government; let Us learn how to make use
Of credit; lei Us cndcavor TO conquer and To
keep By the prudent use W. make Of them
those liberties which make man the absolute
master of his own property, and which have
no limits bat the evil he may do to others.
Yes, let us wage with England an industrial
and commercial war-lct Us engage with her
in struggle Of prog esS and civilization, loyal
allowable and profitable TO all.
This is the wish Of the Emperor; let Us see.
ond his efforts; already the amnesty is a work
of pacica;on which is the prcludc 10 the sy>
ten on which We are about to enter Let us
hope il will be thus understood by all the world
chiefly by those who are lis objects
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