The National Register. — London, England, 1815-07-23 00:00:00

PP" was as an independent sovereign himself, and it was in that capacity he invaded France. Ile never took any oath of allegiance and fidelity to the Bourbons, like the the traitors, who, after having broken them all, and be trayed all parties, are now rewarded for their crimes, and entrusted, by the weakness of Louis, with the govern ment of their country. It may naturally be expected that other nations will claim the guardianship of Buonaparte, and, through inte rested motives, will endeavour to persuade us to give up the important charge committed. to our trust. But let us bot fall into the snare. Let us not close our eyes to the immense advantages which the possession of his person gives us. As long as he lives, and remains in our power, our influence is increased in a tenfold ratio, and we hold the destinies of Europe in our hands. What State will dare to threaten our interests, or the order which may be established in Europe, when we can let loose the lion of Aver upon our foes ? Thus shall even Napoleon's bitterest hostility have turned to our use, and •lie who vainly at tempted to be our' scourge, will have terminated his extraordinary career, by proving the Palladium of our power. •. The French Papers &iv( arrive regularly about the third day after their publication.—By those received from the Bib to the pith inst. (extracts from which are amply given in the succeeding columns,) we learn the important fact of the unconditional and absolute submis s ion of the Army behind the Loire ; the army of Sachet is said to have done the same ; and the other corps no doubt will follovi this ex ample. The fortresses likewise seem all inclined to submit, and the principle object that presents itself is, that the garrisons are willing to surrender to the King, but not to the Allies. The Allies are levying contributions in the provinces and principle towns, as well as in Paris; and Lord Caitlereagh is President of the Commission appointed for levying and regulating the requisitions for the subsistence of the Allied Armies. Colonel Labedoyere, who shot with his own hand at Grenoble, General Marchand. who wished to retain the garrison in their fidelity to the King, after the landing of Bonapai le, Lis been arrested, Other arrests are said to have also taken place, though the names of the persons taken up are not given ; it is said that some explanation will be given of the dilata: Mess with which the French Government pro ceed to the 1161 of tke traitors. The Monit(!nr, on Thursday last, ceased to he official. A "ivy/paper, entitled the Ga,:ette (yficielle, similar to our Lon don Gazette, was pebliehed oe that day for the first time. :t contained an important Otdonnance of Louis XVIII dissol ving the late Royal l Chamber of Deputies, and convoking the Etectoral Colleges for a new Representation of the PeoPlo,lii . sp.‘e.t Olt the 14th and . 22c1 of August. The numher of me,nb c is. which in the late chamber was '262, is to be inerea ied ro tIV). Several articles of the Constitutional Charter ace tosite revi s ed liv the new Legislative Body. These relate to flee propos.is of the LAWS, the age of the deputies, and the wanner of eteitio& • -lhein The Deputies arc to be elected tot Vtt4tTi'le,NlSNO stfet ,a way that the Chamber may he e i . : 4t; ~=,44- 4 ts. It is said that the King a tkt.) ttg- 4 04414 - 1-iliewChamh.er of Peers. k 1\6% i • • jk • -: • • • 4 • 1 •tf. .TIONAL GIST El. 1.. SURRENDER OF BONAPARTE. FRENCH PAPERS. ( From the Momiteur(t Tuesday lust.) . . . . rine, that the result has been such as we had reason to expect. JULY 23. "Measures had been taken to prevent the escape of Napoleon Bonaparte, and it will be seen by the following extract of a letter from the Maritime Prefect of Rochefort to the Minister of the Ma- 4 ROCHEFORT, JULY 15-10 IN THE EVENING. " In execution of your Excellency's orders, I embarked in my boat, accompanied by Baron Ricard, Prefect of the Lower Cha rente. The reports from the roads for the 14th had not then reached me, but I was informed by Captain Phillihert, commanding the Amphitrite frigate, that Bonaparte had embarked on board the Epervier brig, as a flag of truce, determined to proceed to the Eng lish cruising station. " Accordingly, at day-break, gg saw him mancenvring to make the English ship Bellerophon, commanded by Captain Maitland, who, on perceiving that Bonaparte was steering towards him, bad hoisted the white flag at the mizen. " Bonaparte, and the persons in his suite, were received on board the English ship. The Officer whom I had left to make observa tions communicated to me this important news, and General Tteeker, who arrived soon after, confirmed it. (Signed) " BONNEFOUX, " Naval Captain, and :Maritime Prefect., (From the .4";a:ette de France.) Letteis from Rochefort, dated the Itth, contain the following particulars, on the authenticity of which we have reason to rely : Since the beginning of the present month, 11 English ships have blockaded the port of Rochefort with such vigilence, as to render it difficult for the smallest vessel to escape. Napoleon, to satisfy himself as to the disposition of tl►e English fleet, embarked on the Bth on board tt:e Saale, one of the frigates which were to convey hi►n to 'North America. Nett day lie sent General Bertrand in a boat to the English Admiral, to ask a free passage for his frigates ; but the Admiral so far from granting his request declared that he would attack the moment they should attempt to leave the port. -- He added, . however, that if Napoleon Bonaparte should be inclined to come on board his ship, he would .receive him with every respect ; that be would answer fur his per- sonal safety; that he would sail with him for England ; and that Ile had no doubt but the British Government would afterwards convey him (Napoleon) wherever he Might intimate his desire to go. Though this reply did not perfectly square with the projects of the Ex•Esnperor, he immediately declared that he, above all things, preferred relying upon English honour; and that besides, he would not risk the lives of the crews of the two frigates in endeavouring to effect a passage in spite of the vigilance of the crilizing squadron. Soon atter lie embarked in a small flag of truce, and went on board the English Admiral. He has not since been seen to return. It is merely known that that the ship was to sail on the 12th, and, in fact, we have lost sight of her since day- break. Joseph Bonaparte had not kft Rochefort on the morning of the 12th. PARIS. JULY 17.—The town of Lyons capitulated on the 12th. The capitulation is signvd FAILGIMantI M. CnAzttut, the 11MM111140 , 0 i