The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

come between the Ottoman government and its suo-
jecis with tns excuse and thus threatens the inde
pendencc OF The imperial government.
Every one knows that independence IL the soul OF
every Kingdom anu that without Il is impossible 10
1--we A good father, who taxes caro- OF ms chiidren
and family does not accept Tho interference Of others
IL he does he ioregoes his paierna rights HIS lmpe-
rial Majesty, King and master, has given evidence
Of his benevolent intentions by tho proclamation
OF the constitution for all his subjects with
out difference The constitution has made the
liberty and rights OF the Osmaplis nrmer. and has
opened the doors OF the new reforms which VIII DO
IN harmony with the laws TO DO issued by the House
OF National Representative This house Ii nov work
ing with entire freedom for our welfare, aud is CON-
posed OF men, our countrymcn ana brothers, who
well acquainted with our condition. The reforms
which now begin To come into orce Will succeed only
II there be confidence and peace IN the country But,
us our enemy knows all this perfectly well no WANTS TO
stop us IN this our beneficial undertaking. and puts
forth all ms power destroy the peace tranquility
OF which We stand 80 much IN need.
The imperial government considers itself compelled
TO resist such means by force Having confidence in
the assistance OF the merciiul God, who the sup
porter OF right the imperial troops with those victo
rious qualities by which hey arc distinguished hnvo
taken up arms TO defend the rights OF the imperial
government and tho whole Ottoman Empire. After tho
succcss OF these heroes wo hope Tor epoch
which VIII be peaceful and prosperous.
This inhabitapts OF the villages tho sons OF
and the country, tho love which two brothers
bear toward each other must naturally be shown
such hard times these. We must, therefore, all
show confidence and love toward cuch other and
unite In common action with brothery affection. II
there are among you any weak minded men may fall
into the error OF taking part with tho enemy, dong
II,
such men are advised and gwen to understand that
their plans will fail ana will only bring evil on them
selves. Every one Is earnestly reminded and com-
mandcd TO take care to gain the confidence broth
crhood ofthc population. All those conform
TO these commands Will repent attcrward forever.
In addition 10 this proclamation, the Bishop Of
Rustchuk has issued pastoral letter, addressed 70 all
the venerable priests honorable elders and
OF hts diocese, eDjoning them and their charge TO
withstand tho new trial sent upon tho Ottoman Lm-
pre. threatened by tho enemy under seemingly good
prctcxts, but with covert, ariu aud inten-
TONS" Nothing has been lett undone TO calm tho
Bulgarian population, and, should prociamations and
pastoral letters fail, there Is strong probability that
the battery on the heights will speak to the "weak
minded men" OF Rustchuk-if any there be.
WAITING BuYuRuLpus
There is a terrible dearth OF news in Rustchuk OF
local incidents We have and then one which
brings out our pockctbooks but. as general thing We
correspondents may DO said vsgetac and tho utter
absence OF anything like active hosiihss will ere 10 ng
drive some Of The warke OF forth in quest OF
adventures II may be asked why have tarricd
here long all the day idle. The answcr is simple
We are oil waiting for our buy,ruldus these magic
documents which Will enable to repair to the hoad.
quarter staG OF tho Ottoman armies and follow tho
campaign. Small chance, fear, most .; have OF
ever seeing buyurutdu but we havo learned 10 pro-
nouncc tho word ana that Is something!