enterprise; the rapidity of his pernicious progress, aiming at the overthrow of society, of religion, and of law, all these reasons forbid the authorities established by the Ruler of empires, to recognize, in the midst of general order, a government, which is founded on breach of faith and violence.

"For this reason all the Powers again form an indissoduble union, in order to annihilate the tyrannic power which has made itself master of France, and thereby to prevent fresh miseries. Not only the engagements of friendship, but also the honour of the Empire, call upon As to defend the rightfelt cause, it cannot be foreign to Russia, which from time immemorial has combated for religion and fidelity. In obedience to the sacred voice, we go with the help of the Most High to new deeds. The fruit of such great and glorious victories will not be

Lost.

"Resolved to share every danger and privation with our victorious army, we place our firm confidence in the Lord of Hosts, in the Protector of the Just. It is indeed painful to our heart to prolong our absence from the country but we firmly trust in the Divine favour which every where protects us, that this absence will be of short duration. The attachment and devotion of all the authorities in the Empire, animated by only one feeling, and the valeur of our troops, will crown the work which we have before us with the desired success.

"All the European Powers will act in concert with us. "In the days of danger and of glory, when the raging enemy, who had penetrated over our frontiers, thought in his time of infatuation, to strike a deadly blow against Russia; when Europe, subject to his yoke, rose against us, we invoked the Almighty, and implored him to turn his eye on the church in mourning, to deliver his inheritance, and endow us with strength to triumph over wickedness and deceit, to protect the independence of nations and their rulers. The Most High heard the voice of our prayers. His right hand guided Russia in the career of glory. No! We will not deviate from it, and his gracious care over us will he completed."

Davoust, Prince of Eckmuhl, commander in chief of the French armies on the left bank of the Loire, addressed the following letter to General Lamarque.

"Orleans, July 11, 1815.

"The army on quitting Paris, and retiring behind the Loire, according to the terms of the convention of the 3d of July, left the provisional government, and com missioners appointed to require instructions, in case a new government should be established.

“These commissioners, in rendering an account to the army, of the late events of the capital, and the entrance of the King, have informed me of the overtures which have been made to them, to induce the army to recognize, that its union with the system of the government could alone prevent the dissolution of the State.

"The commissioners, in their communications, give the assurance, that under a constitutional government no reaction is to be formed; that the passions will be neutralized; that the ministry will be one and responsible; that men and principles will be respected; that arbitrary dismissals shall not take place, either in the army, or in other orders of society; and finally, the army shall be treated conformably to its honour. These are the ternis transinitted by the commissioners.

“As a pledge, and a proof of what they advance, they state as a certainty, that Marshal St. Cyr is appointed Minister of War: that the Duke of Otranto is Minister of Police: and that he only accepts this office with the assurance, that the government will proceed in a spirit of moderation and wisdom, of which he himself has always given the example.

"On these conditions the national interestought freely to unite the army to the King. These interests require sacrifices; they should be made willingly, with a modest energy; the army subsisting, the army united, will become, should our misfortunes increase, the centre and rallying point of all Frenchmen, oven of the most violent royalists. Every one must feel that union, and the oblivion of all dissensions, can alone effect the salvation of France, which will become impossible, should hesitation, difference of opinion, or private considerations, bring dissolution to the army, either by its own means, or those of Foreign force.

"Let us unite them-let us never separate. The Vendeans have given us a touching example: they have written to us, offering to lay aside all resentment, and to

unite with us in the patriotic wish of preventing all dismemberment of this country. Let us be Frenchmen: you know that this sentiment always reigned exclusively in my soul, it will only leave me with my last breath. In this name I demand your confidence. I am sure of meeting and obtaining it.

(Signed)

"The Marshal Commander-in-chief, "THE PRINCE OF ECKMUHL."

On July 17, the minister of the interior addressed the following circular letter to the Prefect.

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Paris, July 17.

“The first thought of the King, on returning to his capital, was to give to his States an administration, at once powerful and paternal.

you,

"The functions which his Majesty has confided to are the proofs of a high confidence; they require of you a complete devotion to your duty, a great spirit of discernment, a reflecting and assiduous attention to every branch of your prerogative. Circumstances are serious, the evils of France are difficult to repair; three months disorders have plunged her into calamities, which must not be concealed if their remedy be wished for. For the space of a year the government of the King had no other object than to repair our misfortunes, to give to us a liberty regulated by the laws, and to restore our prosperity. A great outrage has destroyed and overthrown the fruit of his labours. This paternal task which he imposed on himself, has now become much more difficult; and its final success has been retarded.

"The foreign war, more dreadful than ever, the hatred of parties, the despotism of illegal authority, the arbitrary power of the local administration, the enormous taxes imposed on the people, and levied without equity; constitutional violations of individual liberty and property. Such is the state of things which commenced the very day the King left us, and which can only terminate by his return. His Majesty imposes on you the obligation of restoring order and tranquillity in the department which is entrusted to you of bringing justice and libera lity, and repairing such evils as are yet reparable.

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Among these evils there are some which his wisdom and goodness foresaw but too well. Make known to the inhabitants of your department how much his heart suffers, particularly from the inability, to prevent the disasters entertained by war: but these disasters would have been greater, and we should have been left without hope for the future, had not an honourable and faithful government given to Europe a guarantee, which nothing could either supply or replace. Our misfortunes are now great, but four months ago every good Frenchman groaned under them by anticipation, and beheld their return in the suite of the destroyer of the country.

"By exposing our evils, Sir, I point out to you the duties you are to perform: your administration should assume a character of reason, tranquillity, and firmness. It is by never departing from the constitutional line pursued by the government of your functions, by devoting attention to the conduct and expedition of affairs, and by rendering to all, strict and beneficent justice; that you will succeed in appeasing those minds which are exasperated and disturbed. The individual support and advantages which every citizen will receive from a system of liberty, and a regular administration, are the best and sole means of conciliation between all parties.

"The King expects from you, Sir, that kind of consistency and firmness of mind, which consists in not being discouraged by the appearance of misfortune, in not being terrified by the difficulties you may have to remove, in placing yourself above prejudice and future judgment, in following your course with calmness and gravity, and in resisting the action of opinions and parties. You will soon enjoy the recompense of such conduct. You will spread around you consolation, security, and the hope of a happier futurity. Already on every side, obedience to the laws, submission to the government of the King is re-established with even more facility than could be expected. France knows how much of peace, of liberty, and prosperity, have been torn from her within these four months; she also knows from whom she is to expect the restoration of all these blessings.

"Receive, Sir, the assurance of my most distinguished consideration.

"Keeper of the seals, Master and Secretary of State for Justice, entered ad interim with Port Folio of the Interior."

The plenipotentiaries of the Congress at Vienna, having fulfilled the functions to which they were appointed by the Allied Powers, published the following account of their proceedings, and the arrangements made relative to the different powers; of which most important State Paper, the following is a brief analysis.

Article 1. The duchy of Warsaw with the exception of certain provinces and districts to be united to the Empire of Russia. To be bound irrevocably by its Constitution, to be possessed by the Emperor of all the Russias, his heirs and successors in perpetuity. The Emperor shall take with his other titles, that of Czar, King of Poland. The Poles subjects respectively of Russia, Austria, and Prussia, shall obtain a representation and national institution, regulated according to the mode of political existence, that each of the governments to which they belong, shall judge useful and convenient for them.

2. The King of Prussia to possess a part of the duchy of Warsaw in full sovereignty and property, under the title of the Grand Duchy of Posen.

3. His Majesty the Emperor of Austria to possess the salt-mines of Wieliczka, and the territory thereto belonging.

4. Describes the frontiers between Gallicia, and the territory of Russia.

5. Contains restitutions of the circles of Jarnopol, Lloosow, Brezen, and Zalezyk.

6. Constitutes Cracow a free town.

7. Describes the limits of Cracow.

8. Relates to the privileges granted to the river Toun of Podgorze..

9. Describes the neutrality of the free city of Cracow. No armed force to be introduced upon any pretext, and at the same time, no asylum to be afforded in that city to fugitives, deserters, &c.

10. Provides for the Constitution of the Bishopric of Cracow.

11. A full and general amnesty to be granted, in favour of all individuals of all ranks, sexes, and conditions.