The Hickman courier., 1877-07-27
THE cz4n TO TIE BU1eAn1ANs.


The following is the text of the procla-
nation of the Emperor Alexander to the
Bulgariaps upon the crosslug oi Tue Ian
ube at Simnitza:
My troops have crossed !i'e A''n''00'
To-day they enter your terfl'ory' "neie
they have already sevefal 'iilioS ious
FER the amelioration OF tne iO' VI 'i0
Cbristia, i,bol,;ta,,4s of the Balkan PEN
;nsu1a Fo;fhf,,I - their ancient histor-
ical traditions, and always oeiiV ins ii.'n
strapotb fron, a. ;ntimate union which
had bound them for cenIui ie' " 'ii0 o'
.bodox neonlo of Russia, my ancestors
succeeded by their influence anu .i.0'l
arms in securing successiuliy 'iAo Po'i'lO--
Of the Servians and RouIiliiiii''h' y sum
nopino tbep, 20 ,sc political existence.
Time and oirou,,,+onces have not altered
Russia,s sv,,,o4l, ;os toward her co-feli-
oionists in +bdoos+ She still bears the
same love ond H. same solicitude toward
all the members of the great OllliS 'i'ii
family of the Balkan peninsula l n"'e
cOnfded to my army commanded Dy my
brother the Crord duke Nicholas, the
mission of securing the sacred rlghIs OF
vour nationality ghich constitute the
immutable conditions OF the peaceiui anu
regular development OF all civic exist
ence. These rights you nave not ac
mod resistance hut
as the reward of enturies of suffering
and of the martys' blood with which
you and your foresthers have for centu-
ries soaked the soaof your country.
Inhabitants ofBulgaria-Russia's OBJ
ject is to build ", and not to destroy.
She is called 10y the, DEGREES of Provi-
dence TO pacify and conciGate all races
and denominations ip those parts of Bull
garia which are inhabited by population
of various origin and beliefs. Hence
forth, the Russian army will protect
every Christian against all;yioIence. No
attack will be made with impunity upon
his person or his property by any one,
and crime will befollowed by a fitting
punishment The life, liberty honor,
and property of every Christian will be
equally guaranteed, to what every class
he may belong. Fengence will not
guide our acts, which will be presided
over solely by asendment of strict eeui-
tv as we'll as by the firm intention of
causing order and right progressively TO
succeed the rein OF disorder and des-
poti sm To you ,Mussulmans of Bulga-
ria, | address a sautay warning. 1t is
painful for me to coke the memory of
crimes and acts of-ioence of which sey.
eral among you hye been guilty to-
W lrd defenseless Christians Those hor-
r1rs cannot be foDtten; but the Rus
sian authorities dmot desire to hold all
responsible for. the times of a few. Reg
ular and impartiajustice will overtake
those criminals whhave remained un-
punished, despite he fact their names
we're perfectly wel1nown to your gov
ernment. Acknowdge now the justice
of God which over6es you, and bow to
his will, Submit .ur legitimate needs
to the authorities so viii be appointed
wherever my trPs appear, become
peaceful citizens society, which is
ready to accord youhe benefits OF a reg
uIar organization. our existence and
your property, the ives and honor of
your families, will sacred before US
Christians.
Bulgariahs, you're passing through
a memorable period the hour OF deliv-
erance from Mussulan tyranny has at
last struck; give IL world an example
of Christian love; ct into oblivion old
intestine dissensionsscrupulously re-
specting the legitime rights of each
nationality; unite YER brothers in re-
Hgion, in sentiment of concord and
brotherly love, whichlone afford solid
bases for a durable edce; gather closely
under the shadow cthe Russian flag,
wh.se victories have} often resounded
on the Dauube and t. Balkans As fast
| as the Russian trooI advance into the
| interior of the counE the power of the
Turk will be summo3d to take an active
part therein, underhe supreme direc
ton of special authGties, and new Bull
garian legions will formed to serve as
thenucleus of localrmed force destined
to maintain order md security. The
zeal you will have dplayed in honestly
serving your county, and the Impair
eiaIity you viii hse brought to the
accomplishment of It's great duty, will
prove to the world tat you are worthy
of the destiny that ;ussia has prepared
for you during so many years, at the
cost of such great scrifces. Obey the
Russian authorizes, blow faithfully the
indications they wi give you; therein
lie your strength an your safety.
"With humility pray our Lord to
grant US the victoryOver the enemies of
Christianity, and t@end down his bless
ing upon our just cuse.
ALEXANDER"