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August 24, 1814
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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Official proclamations from May 1814 announce Napoleon Bonaparte's arrival and sovereignty over the Isle of Elba, issued by General Dalesme, Vice-Prefect Balbiani, and Vicar-General Arrighi, expressing joy and loyalty from the inhabitants.
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London, May 29.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS.
ISLE OF ELBA.
Inhabitants of the Isle of Elba! -- The vicissitudes of human life have conducted the emperor Napoleon into the midst of you, and his choice gives him to you as sovereign.
Before entering your interior, your august and new monarch addressed to me the following words: and I hasten to communicate them to you, because they are the pledge of your future prosperity: -- General, I have sacrificed my rights at the interests of my country, and have reserved to myself the sovereignty and property of the Island of Elba; which has been assented to by all Powers. Be so good as to inform the inhabitants of this new state of things, and of the selection which I have made of their isle for my residence, in consideration of the mildness of their climate. Tell them they shall be the constant object of my most lively interests."
Elbese -- These words require no comment; they fix your destiny. The emperor has formed a proper judgment of you; it is my duty to render you this justice, and I willingly do so.
"Inhabitants of the Isle of Elba! -- I am about to leave you; this separation will be painful to me, because I love you sincerely; but the idea of your happiness mitigates the bitterness of my departure, and whenever I may, I shall also cherish a recollection of the virtues of the inhabitants of this Isle, and the wishes which I feel for them."
DALESME, Gen. of Brigade.
Porto Ferrajo, May 4, 1814.
The Vice Prefect of the Isle of Elba, performing the functions of Prefect, to the inhabitants of the isle.
The most fortunate event which could illustrate the history of the isle of Elba is realised before your eyes. Our august sovereign, the emperor Napoleon, is come among us. Give, then, free course to that joy which must overflow your hearts; your wishes are accomplished, and the felicity of the Isle is secured. Listen to the first memorable words which he has condescended to address to you, through the medium of the Public Functionaries: I will be to you a good father, be you to me good children. -- Let them be forever impressed on your grateful hearts. Let us all rally round his sacred person, emulate in zeal and fidelity to serve him: this will be the sweetest recompense to his grateful heart and thus shall we render ourselves worthy of that signal favor which Providence has conferred on us.
BALBIANI, Vice-Prefect.
Office of Prefecture, at Porto-Ferrajo, May 4, 1814.
Giuseppe Filippo Arrighi, Honorary Canon of the Cathedral of Pisa and of the Metropolitan Church of Florence, and under the Bishop of Ajaccio, Vicar-General of the Island of Elba and Principality of Piombino, to the beloved in the Lord, our Brethren composing the Clergy and all the faithful in the isle, health and benediction!
That high Providence which irresistibly and benevolently disposes of every thing, and assigns to nations their destiny, has determined that, amidst the political changes of Europe, we should in future be the subjects of Napoleon the great. The Isle of Elba already celebrated for its natural productions, must now be more illustrious in the history of nations, because it receives homage to its new prince, of immortal fame. The Isle of Elba takes its place in the rank of nations; and the minuteness of its territory becomes ennobled by the name of its Ruler. Elevated to an honor so sublime, it receives into its bosom the anointed of the Lord, and those other distinguished persons who accompany him. When his imperial and royal majesty selected this isle for his retreat, he announced to the world with what predilection he loved it. Opulence will inundate this country, and multitudes will flock from other parts to our territory to behold hero. The first day he set foot upon our shore he pronounced our destiny and our felicity -- "I will be a good father, said he, 'be you good children'! --
Beloved Catholics -- What words of tenderness! what expressions of benevolence! what hopes may we not cherish of our future felicity! Let these words then form the delight of your thoughts, and be impressed on your souls with transports of consolation; let mothers bear them to their children, and let the memory of the words which secure glory and prosperity to the Isle of Elba be perpetuated from generation to generation.
Serenest Citizens of Porto Ferraio! -- Within your walls the sacred person of his imperial and royal majesty is to dwell. Be, in character all times, constant in affection to your Prince; Napoleon the great resides with you; peace only the favorable idea which he has formed of you.
Beloved faithful in Jesus Christ. -- Act in correspondence to your State; Non sint semina in te inult ro s in em sn pilg, pacem habete. et Deus pacis dilectionis erit vobiscum. Let fidelity, gratitude, submission, reign in your heart. Let all of your number, in a respectful sentiment of internal affection for your prince, father rather than sovereign; and exult with sacred joy in the goodness of the Lord, who, from the ages of eternity had destined for you this happy event. With this view we order that next Sunday, in all the churches, a solemn Te Deum be sung, in thanksgiving to the Almighty for the precious gift which, in the abundance of his mercy, he has conferred upon us."
Given from the Ecclesiastical Court of Elba, this 6th of May, 1814.
GUISEPPE FILIPPO ARRIGHI, Vicar-General.
FRANCISCO ANGIOLETTI, Sec.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS.
ISLE OF ELBA.
Inhabitants of the Isle of Elba! -- The vicissitudes of human life have conducted the emperor Napoleon into the midst of you, and his choice gives him to you as sovereign.
Before entering your interior, your august and new monarch addressed to me the following words: and I hasten to communicate them to you, because they are the pledge of your future prosperity: -- General, I have sacrificed my rights at the interests of my country, and have reserved to myself the sovereignty and property of the Island of Elba; which has been assented to by all Powers. Be so good as to inform the inhabitants of this new state of things, and of the selection which I have made of their isle for my residence, in consideration of the mildness of their climate. Tell them they shall be the constant object of my most lively interests."
Elbese -- These words require no comment; they fix your destiny. The emperor has formed a proper judgment of you; it is my duty to render you this justice, and I willingly do so.
"Inhabitants of the Isle of Elba! -- I am about to leave you; this separation will be painful to me, because I love you sincerely; but the idea of your happiness mitigates the bitterness of my departure, and whenever I may, I shall also cherish a recollection of the virtues of the inhabitants of this Isle, and the wishes which I feel for them."
DALESME, Gen. of Brigade.
Porto Ferrajo, May 4, 1814.
The Vice Prefect of the Isle of Elba, performing the functions of Prefect, to the inhabitants of the isle.
The most fortunate event which could illustrate the history of the isle of Elba is realised before your eyes. Our august sovereign, the emperor Napoleon, is come among us. Give, then, free course to that joy which must overflow your hearts; your wishes are accomplished, and the felicity of the Isle is secured. Listen to the first memorable words which he has condescended to address to you, through the medium of the Public Functionaries: I will be to you a good father, be you to me good children. -- Let them be forever impressed on your grateful hearts. Let us all rally round his sacred person, emulate in zeal and fidelity to serve him: this will be the sweetest recompense to his grateful heart and thus shall we render ourselves worthy of that signal favor which Providence has conferred on us.
BALBIANI, Vice-Prefect.
Office of Prefecture, at Porto-Ferrajo, May 4, 1814.
Giuseppe Filippo Arrighi, Honorary Canon of the Cathedral of Pisa and of the Metropolitan Church of Florence, and under the Bishop of Ajaccio, Vicar-General of the Island of Elba and Principality of Piombino, to the beloved in the Lord, our Brethren composing the Clergy and all the faithful in the isle, health and benediction!
That high Providence which irresistibly and benevolently disposes of every thing, and assigns to nations their destiny, has determined that, amidst the political changes of Europe, we should in future be the subjects of Napoleon the great. The Isle of Elba already celebrated for its natural productions, must now be more illustrious in the history of nations, because it receives homage to its new prince, of immortal fame. The Isle of Elba takes its place in the rank of nations; and the minuteness of its territory becomes ennobled by the name of its Ruler. Elevated to an honor so sublime, it receives into its bosom the anointed of the Lord, and those other distinguished persons who accompany him. When his imperial and royal majesty selected this isle for his retreat, he announced to the world with what predilection he loved it. Opulence will inundate this country, and multitudes will flock from other parts to our territory to behold hero. The first day he set foot upon our shore he pronounced our destiny and our felicity -- "I will be a good father, said he, 'be you good children'! --
Beloved Catholics -- What words of tenderness! what expressions of benevolence! what hopes may we not cherish of our future felicity! Let these words then form the delight of your thoughts, and be impressed on your souls with transports of consolation; let mothers bear them to their children, and let the memory of the words which secure glory and prosperity to the Isle of Elba be perpetuated from generation to generation.
Serenest Citizens of Porto Ferraio! -- Within your walls the sacred person of his imperial and royal majesty is to dwell. Be, in character all times, constant in affection to your Prince; Napoleon the great resides with you; peace only the favorable idea which he has formed of you.
Beloved faithful in Jesus Christ. -- Act in correspondence to your State; Non sint semina in te inult ro s in em sn pilg, pacem habete. et Deus pacis dilectionis erit vobiscum. Let fidelity, gratitude, submission, reign in your heart. Let all of your number, in a respectful sentiment of internal affection for your prince, father rather than sovereign; and exult with sacred joy in the goodness of the Lord, who, from the ages of eternity had destined for you this happy event. With this view we order that next Sunday, in all the churches, a solemn Te Deum be sung, in thanksgiving to the Almighty for the precious gift which, in the abundance of his mercy, he has conferred upon us."
Given from the Ecclesiastical Court of Elba, this 6th of May, 1814.
GUISEPPE FILIPPO ARRIGHI, Vicar-General.
FRANCISCO ANGIOLETTI, Sec.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Royal Event
Political
What keywords are associated?
Napoleon Exile
Isle Of Elba
Sovereignty
Proclamations
Loyalty
Te Deum
What entities or persons were involved?
Napoleon
Dalesme
Balbiani
Giuseppe Filippo Arrighi
Where did it happen?
Isle Of Elba
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Isle Of Elba
Event Date
May 4, 1814
Key Persons
Napoleon
Dalesme
Balbiani
Giuseppe Filippo Arrighi
Outcome
napoleon reserves sovereignty and property of the isle of elba, assented by all powers; inhabitants urged to loyalty and joy; te deum to be sung in churches.
Event Details
Proclamations from General Dalesme, Vice-Prefect Balbiani, and Vicar-General Arrighi announce Napoleon's arrival as sovereign of the Isle of Elba, conveying his words of affection and promise to be a good father to the inhabitants, who are called to show fidelity and gratitude.