New-York daily tribune., 1859-08-04
AUSTRIA.
W
it might fall.
FRANCIS JOSEPH TO HIS SUBJECTS.
Of he Inrdfp Times

Core spondence Of The London Times
VIESsA, July l6.
Yesterda evening His Majesty arrived a. La1en-
burg, and this morning the following Imperial mani
festo was published in the H.ener Zatung;
"To MY PEOPLE.
"Wbep the measure Of perms BILE concessions, that
is such keeping with the dignity OF the Crown
and with the honor and welfare Of the county, IS e1-
hausted-when all efforts to biiDg about pacihc un'
ersiandI have failed there is longer any choice,
and " nat Is indsp nsabe becomes duty. This duy
placed me under The pabful necessity Of requiring from
my people and heavy sacrifices to enable me W
take the field III defense Of their most sacred rights
"My faithful people responded to my sum mons,
smul ousy rallied round the throne, and made the
vanous sacrifices required by circumstances with
readiness which merlted u'y grateful acknow Ient,
if possible increased heartfelt attachu ell 10 tael,
and inspired me with confidence that the last cause in
defense Of which my ga liant army was prepared WITH
enthusiasm to 90 battle would triumph.
Unfortunately, the result was moi what was gen.
erally expected The fortune Of not favorable
to us Austrias gallant army has sgan given such
brilliant proofs Of is oft tried herosm and unpar acled
seadiness that ii has excited the admiration OF
ito antagonists. | Am proud to be the CO nmander oi
such an army and the country must be grateful 20 II
fer having so vigorously maintained the hooor OF the
flag o Austria, and for having preserved II from spot
or blemish.
"It is an equally indsput able fact that adver.
ssres Notwithstanding the greatest exerlons and the
employment of ample means which had been long pre-
parpg for the intended blow, were unable-although
the sacrifices made we're tremendous oDtah ne
Ci-ye victory. Ihe enemy acquired duN au aSee, W"
the Austrian army, being unshaken IN strength anG
courage, DaihtsDed position whicn iet the posso'
iiy open Of regainpg them.
1.-THE attempt 10 do this would, however, have re-
quireo and not less bloody sac,inces thah tnose
which had already filed my heart th sorrow. CGder
such circumstances, il was my imperative duty ss
Monarch TO take into consideration the propositions
for peace which were made to me- The stake Shicn
the continuance If the would have required woui
have been even or, ater than before, as should have
been compelled 10 require from the faithful provinces
of the Empire further aud greater supplies oi men and
money than those already given. the resut, ei re.
pewed exetions would besides have been doubtful as
| was bitterly deceived in my wel-tounded hope that |
should not stand aore in war which was not under
TAX I, the nights of Austria alone.
notwithstanding the warm and grateialy 10 oe
Acknowledged syn patty f. for just cause 10 the
greater part Of Germany by the nments a. well
as by the people Oldest and most natural aes 90
stinaiely refused 10 take cognlzanee of the h Sh m
Dol tance Of the great question of the day. Austria
was obliged ale TO meet coming events, tue inpor-
tance of which might increase from dsy to day.
"The honor of Austrls-thanks to the heroic exer-
iions of her gallant armyhsvirg sustained no ole'sh
during the war resolved, for political considerations,
to make sacrifice, and to sign the prelminares
which bad been agreed TO a. preparation tor Tue
conclusion Of peace. did this after having acquired
the conviction that less unfavorable CONDITIONS were 10
be obtained by direct understanding with the Enpe-
ror If the French than by means OF negol tton-, 10
which the three great Powers not couceruec III the
struggle would share ana in which their collective pro-
ect ot meoiston was likely TO receive thelf nofa
support. ., -s.
"Unfoitunstely the separation Of the greater part
Of Lon ba,dy from the empire was upayoidabe. 1t,
however, gives heartfelt pleasure to have e',oted
IN my beloved people the blessings of peace which are
Sorblv valuable inasmuch they will give me leisure
70 diIect my whole and uninterrupted attention aud
care 10 the completion Of duty which h,ve imposed
or wv.eT Itis-frmly to esta olsh the internal well
So "a e,,ern,l power of Austria by Idicious de-
~,opmept Of is rich moral and material strength as
s.n Hs mailing such improvements IN the legislation
and adminstrs,ion in aecordanee With the spun.
oi sne .axsretrS. Al. 90 may they now, by showing
eor6deree in me- assist IN the work Of pesce, and in
he reslis alton Of my benevolent intentions. ..
my recognition Of its services ana y ndsq Hs The
Sar lev rsneat the expression Of my sentiments,
bS thanking my people for the hsrosm OF their sons
Who went TO battle for God, the Emperor, aaa taeu