New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-30

but sti there is in the age We live who can dis
own certain principles which consIuse tne Isns Inae
with rights which cannot be dsseyered from bn, ana
they honor life respect IaesG ese IT,
rule not the governed are at liberty then TO deny such
m 99 f@a 10 70 DO toward the F Turkish goWST
bybreakng every political bond between it and ourselves
Therefore we proclaim that we will be subjects
TO IL that we rise against it to seek liberty and de-
mand our union with Greece TO which we are already
united by common origin by the same religion Ian
guage manners and customs and by the mOunul history
Of slavery We RISE TO accomplish the wish
Of our heart 70 be united with brothers with whom
we have fought and suffered and feel al absolute neces
sity to live in future together
Mahometap felow-cOuntrymenl Our strife is no less
yours we 1Gt that yOu ALSO may become ree ana ac-
qure SAFETY In honor in life and in property Even you,
wnat you now have cannot call yours BY Your conduct
equity ana justice, and for the honor OF Christians as
wei WEI as Manomeans you 60 not against US your yes
you before God In whose name we expose ourselves in
TINS unequal strife Strike not against u.s. that we may
not strike against you We cOnsderyOu our counTymen,
our feowetizens brothers. and the rights we shall
acquire we wish you to acquire also II after We thus
ede 70 take part In thS war against U.S. eq we sha De
strike or deceive us It viii then be our right to dsfe
gard your life and your property although we are strictly
determined respect your relon and your honor; Re
there Is this mutual Interest to free ourselves o an un
just and unlawful power In order TO satisfy y6 Of the
sincerity Of intentions as we have deter
mine1 to rise, we have constituted provisional
membefSJ e'IYs .Yt " !! ~ ~
The Government win look after the prosecution Of the
War; and will strive to procure our independence but
will ut the time itself os TO the Keeping OF
order, and will respect the honor the religion, the life,
and the property OF all.
Christians of the old and the new world forsake us mott
Between nations there is reciprocity IL may be that
some day may also be useful to you Feel for our long
bondage Hear the voice Of oppressed men, Of yranzed
Christians you viii, hear it also as the voice of EN-,
shaved Greeks who thousand times over have shed
their blood in the interest Of liberty and the faith OF
Christ We trust that you will not require us TO submit
to longer trial. that you may learn the value OF the
Turkish rule Could you leave us subjects to II even one
hour Then who ask Of us to subject ourselves again
to It's poweri God commands you TO assist us WIN your
sympathy, with your wisdom and with your means II
you win It. there can be slave earth Ours Is STRIFE
in favor of humanity, Of civilization and OF the religion
which you also follow.
May the Almighty bless our resolution In his name name
we have either TO become free or die 3d. trusting
in divine help in the sincerity Of intentions we
each and all stake lives property and our hOnOr
in support OF this present declaration.
SIGNED BY THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT.
petrtlOn, Ist December, 1866
CThen follows petition 10 the European COnsus, In
which is given list OF 10 specified gTievancesJ