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Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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The Tribunate addresses Emperor Napoleon, expressing support for his speech on maintaining French honor abroad, imperial integrity without expansion, financial stability, and readiness to assist against threats. The Emperor replies with regard for the Tribunate's devotion.
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"SIRE,
"Your very faithful subjects, the members of the tribunate, have heard with emotion the speech which your majesty has pronounced at the opening of the session of the legislative body. It has been much affected by the dispositions which you have manifested to maintain the honor and glory of the French nation abroad, and to secure it happiness and tranquility at home.
"You have declared, sire, that you will preserve the integrity of the empire, but that you do not wish to increase the territory. This solemn declaration will be to Europe the assured pledge of the sentiments of moderation and peace, which have constantly animated you.
"Your majesty has also declared, that you would not sacrifice its right, nor the bonds which connect it with the states which you have created.
"Sire—The glory of the throne upon which you are seated, the honor of the French people, their real interests, those even of all Europe, require that you shall never renounce our interest, which is the guaranty of the continental peace.
"You have further announced, that you were satisfied with the prosperous state of the finances, and that no new sacrifice would be demanded of the nation.
"Sire, in doing homage to the vigilant and wise administration which has produced this happy result, the Tribunate thinks itself competent to assure your majesty, that you will always find in the devotion of the nation the resources necessary to disconcert ambitious views, and repel unjust aggressions.
"Your majesty has claimed from the tribunate the same assistance, and the same zeal which you have experienced in its preceding sessions. Sire in seconding your majesty, with all its means, and all its influence, the tribunate will only obey the sentiments of its duties, the wish of the French people, and the affections which connect it irrevocably with your sacred person, and your august family."
The following passages were in the reply of the Emperor: His majesty, recollecting the proofs of devotion given by the Tribunate to the country and his person, upon the most important occasions, and a long time acquainted with the sentiments of that body, said that he could add nothing to the sentiments which he had manifested at the opening of the session, if it were not the expression of his particular regard for each of the members of the Tribunate.
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The Tribunate expresses emotion and support for the Emperor's speech at the legislative session opening, highlighting commitments to national honor abroad, domestic tranquility, imperial integrity without expansion, protection of rights and bonds with created states, financial prosperity without new sacrifices, and national devotion against threats. The Emperor replies by expressing particular regard for the Tribunate members, recalling their past devotion.