Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-13
Proclamation Of Louis Napoleon.

IT. tie Ekcturs Of France:
WHHELMsHoHE. Feb. S.-Retlaycd ty for
tune. have kept. since my captivity. pro
found silence. which is misfortune mourning
As long a. the armies confronted each other |
abstained from any step or word capable OF
causing party disSension; but can no longer
remain silent before my country disasters
without appearing insensible its sufferings.
When was made prisoner could not treat
for peace because MY resolutions would appear
to have been dictated by personal considerations
left the Regent to decide whether it was to
the interest Of the nation TO continue the strug-
gle
Notwithstanding rcverse< France WAS I'm
Subducd. Her strongholds were unreduced:
only few departments invaded. and Paris Was
in state of defence. the extent OF her. nllstor-
tunes might possibly have been limited: but
while attention was directed to her enemies an
nSurrection arose at Paris, the seat OF the rep
resentatives was violated, the safety OF the En-
press was threatened, and the Empire. which
had been three times acclaimed by the people.
was overthrown and Abandoned
Sitting nv presentimentS. | exclaimed
''What matters my dynasty if the country
is savel? Instead Of protesting against the
violation Of my rights. hoped for the success Of
Of the children Of France.
Now. when the struggle is suspended. and
all reasonable chance of victory has disappeared:
it is time to call the usurperS to an account tor
bloodShed and ruin and Squandcred resources.
1t is impossible to abandon the deStlnleS OF
France to an unauthorized government: which
was left no authority emanating from universal
suffrage Order. confidence and solid peace
are ONLY reasonable when the people are con-
sidcrcd
Respecting the government most capable of
repairing the disasters to the country it is
essential that France should be united in her
wishes.
For myself. bruised by injustice and bitter
deception. do not know or claim my repeat
eddy confirmed right There is no room for
personal ambition: but until the people are
regularly assembled and express their will. it is
my duty to$ly that acts are illegitimate. There
is only one government in which resides the ma
tiona sovereignty. capable to heal wounds.
to bring hope to fresidcS, to reopen the pro-
famed churches for prayers. and to restore in
dustry. concord. and peace. NAPOLEON
WASHINGTON ITEMs.-PreSident Grant has
formally accepted the parlor aud balcony at one
of the hotels rendered him by the Committee
on the carnival displays on Pennsylvania avenue
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals had large and interesting meeting on
Saturday night, at Lincoln Hall. lecture by
Prof Bcrgh. on the transportation of cattle
being the chief feature Senator Wilson. who
was present announced that the House bill pro-
viding for the better transportation Of cattle
would soon pass the Senate and become a law
The board of bishops Of the African NJ. f.
Church have recently held meeting in this
city. The next conference will be held at
Charlotte, y. c. on the third Wednesday in
June next. The Baltimore Annual Conference
including the four churches Of Washington.
viz: Wesley Zion Union Wesley, John Wes-
lev and Galbraith Chaple, will be held in Wash
ington city in April ensuing.