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THREE MANIFESTOES . Tiiehe arc signs in the nkv , and none of them peaceful . The Czah , addressing his children : it Moscow , proclaims that God is with the right , lie is not loss a Pagan than the Archbishop of Caxtekijuuy . We fight in this war , under the protection of rival deities , as did the assailants and defenders of Troy . The English thank Heaven Tor its especial interference in their favour—though they were beaten at the Redan . The French , who gained the victory , are assured that Providence gained it for them , though they had the best position ( and disposition ) on the day of the assault . Alkxander the Si > CO . v i ) , however , utters grateful ejaculations to his particular Providence , a \ Inch had nothing to do with the French at the . Ivorniluil ' Bastion , or wiih the wearied regiments Hung upon the bloody Kedan ; hut accompanied Holy Russia across the Harbour , and settled down in the { Star Battery . This accommodating Providence may shortly betake itself to ^ Nicholaieff "; or whithersoever else Prince Goktschakoi ' p may be driven by the Allies . " We have no right to complain of the inauguration , in Christendom , oi' a Pantheon of Providences . We in England , no less than tlie Majkst y of Fhanck , arc accustomed to spe : ik , write , and pray , as if we were more necessary to Heaven , than Heaven is to us . So much , by the way . As far as the Czar's address has any tendency , it is warlike . Ho confesses his defeat , and appeals to the ( Joel of Holy Russia to retrieve it . Still , this Imperial cavalry captain urges , he will / ight for the Crimea and for Christianity . Meanwhile , tho Herman Governments continue to search for the terms of a safe settlement . The * passage of propositions , of course , is secret . The diplomatists , catching what tloats in tiie air , toss it up into a set of points , and oiler , or " throw out , " the suggestion of a conciliatory . scheme . To all appearance the Allied Governments maintain a linn ground against all advances of this kind . They will , at least , impart to their policy whatever tone of dignity can be justified by the fall of the south side of Sebastopol . Hut they are not yet in a condition to treat at ail , for their triumph , oven in the Criineu , is as yet incomplete . And this brings to the surface a second manifesto . Tho manifestoof Gkamku di : Cassaunac , in the Constitutionncl , penn-oUicial , but inepired probably with tho present tone of the Government . In this there is no indication of peace intentionn . There are allusions to tho probablo " conquest" and " disposal" of
the Crimea ; but the most positive statement of the writer is that Sevastopol , -with the entire territory to which it gives importance , muefc be held as a material pledge to induce the CzAll ' s submission . Such is the programme- —not a glimpse beyond . Not a reference to new fields or new enterprises . Turkey is in the foreground—a vacuum in the rear . From this manifesto there is notliing to be concluded , except that , as the Cza . b repeats his challenge at Moscow , the Fhencii Emperor and I / ord Paxmekstok take it up in the Western capitals .
It seems impossible that the war should not proceed , unless some alarm raised by the revolutionary party should warn the Governments to settle their differences , and close the ranks of the Holy Alliance . That great confederation of despotisms , by applying its whole force to repress every liberal movement , however partial , has been successful during
forty years in maintaining its European ascendancy . It is now dissolved , temporarily . Every mouth of war dissolves it further . An extended conflict would annihilate its foundations . The danger is , lest by any act of incautious patriots , the dynasties should come to a sense of their position , and postpone the satisfaction of their jealousies to secure the existence of their thrones .
The dynastic organs throughout Europe profit by " the disclosures of the republican pjirtv . They remind the great powers of those common interests which , despite temporary differences , should hold them together in conservative unity . Great Britain herself supplies an illustration of this policy . In the interval between her German negotiations she importunes the wretched Governments of Spain , Xaples , and Greece so far to modify their conduct that they maj- preserve their
relations with legitimacy . The blows hitherto directed against Russia have no tendency to shake the basis of her absolutism , or to loosen her hold on the conquered provinces of Europe . France follows a similar course . " With the exception of her Italian intrigues , which have already caused a flaw in the Napoleonic alliance , slie labours only to confirm the government oi' the sabre in the west and south . Austrian co-operation is desired as a
counterpoise to the co-operation of England . Civilisation and liberty "—the public pretences of the war—have not one friend among its directors . Authorised" armies alone are employed ; courtly alliances alone are sought ; diplomatic principles alone are recognised ;—the nations have but to pay , light , and submit to any forms of oppression that may be imposed o \ x them when the sceptred gladiators cease contending .
Ihtt a third inanfesto , followed by a cloud of small insurrectionary circulars , appears to dispute the propositions of diplomacy . It is the manifesto of Ivossuxir , Lkdhu Roi , lin , ami jM . vzzint , and , unfortunately , teaches as much to the enemies as to the allies of the liberal cause . These three illustrious leaders point out to the absolutist governments the linos by which they may be attacked , and , in tliid respect , we cannot but question the necossity of issuing such proclamations . Tho Imvih'Ii Government conlirms this view by
allowing the triple JYlaniUsto n . tree circulation in France . If the liberal party luiH an organisation , public circulars are KUperUuous ; if not , they e . \ poso the fact , besides putting the dynasties on their guard . It Mould bo curious , as an historical inquiry , to examine retrospectively tho beginning " of great movements , that tho success a of sudden , unannounced outbursts might bo compared with that of revolts against watchful governments , warned that thoir domestic foes had hauled down the Hag oi truce .
However , these statesmen have their plans , as to the nature of which it isindt-for us to enlighten their enemies . W bateveMnay hare been the grounds upon whieh they decided on a public exposition of their views , they have described " the situation" with general ^ accuracy . Russia , defeated at Sebastopol , and inflamed by magniloquent and martial tirades , has entered on a conflict of indefinite duration . She has been overcome—but only at one point . The result is to produce * not humility , but exasperation . The fortified
line of the Baltic shores is still unbroken ; the empire has neither been penetrated nor exhausted , for it is fed in profusion across the neutral territory of Prussia—neutrality signifying in this case , that Prussia , without having to resist the Allies , is free to assist Russia . The Allies , themselves , have not much excuse for pride . Themilitary Government of France , with all the advantages of
secret , rapid , and concentrated action , and the constitutional Government of England , in two years , have spent the blood of a hundred thousand men , and a hundred millions of treasure , with the effect of reducing one side of Sebastopol , leaving a few ruins on the shores of two seas , and harassing , with an incomplete blockade , the commerce of Russia . Even their victories do not prove them irresistible .
"Without overwhelming Russia , the war j has partially dismembered the confederation of absolutist governments . They stand temporarily apart , though a revolutionary union , publicly announced , may drive them together . The Emperor Ai / exajjdeb . the Second , defending his own territories , is no longer the chief Conservative of Europe . Fha >* cis Joseph , with an army in the Principalities , another in liombardy , a contingent in Rome , a military " demonstration" along
the German frontier , a vast force engaged in Hungary , can nowhere concentrate his powers . Prussia , in the agonies of reaction , awaits a coup d'etat , and its conseqviences . The little governments of Germany and Italy are under arms , terrified by the menacing eclipse . An ominous intellectual agitation—the circulation of strange theories—the galvauic activity of the Church —the reappearance of the religious orders with their old pretensions—the gathering into
groups of the dethroned dynasties and their supporters—the reign of a Bonaparte in France—itself a disturbing circumstancethe revival of antiquated claims , and the tendency of liberals to forget their differences at the approach of a general contest , —all this foreshadows a convulsion in Europe , to be consummated , possibly , b } - a war of opinions . * We saw useless bloodshed in 1 S 18—vain saeriiiees ; the armies of liberty consumed in a hopeless war . And this compels us , while
we look , full of heart and hope , to the future , to implore the generous friends of German , Italian , Hungarian , French , Russian , Polish freedom , not to risk by premature signals tho success of that struggle which is going on , though not yet in a military arena , between the liberalism and the despotism of the old world . The time for a war of principles will come ; but at what hour the governments ought not to know . Abovo all , it is painful to hear the summons of such leaders as Mazziki and Kossutii die away without an echo .
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OUR FRENCH PARTNER'S MONEV MATTERS . AVe last week explained the nnruro of tho great credit companies which have ioatcrca speculation in France , drawn forth he ca , ta i » i i ii wi if miner tfio control o the people , and plnec < 1 iU mli of t he G overnment . 1 his v ei k , d of the facts of the working oi tho s ; atom , ana t s desirable to watch tho operation-act ,
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Leader (1850-1860), Oct. 13, 1855, page 11, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_13101855/page/11/
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