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Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 44 of VOLUME VII.]
FRIDAY, March 21, 1806.
[WHOLE No. 356]
Mr. Melick
BALTIMORE, March 15.
Translated from Bourdeaux Papers.
Total Defeat of the Austro-Russian Army.
Thirtieth official Bulletin of the Grand Army.
AUSTERLITZ, 12th Frimaire, year 14.
ON the sixth of Frimaire, the emperor on receiving the communication of full power from M. de Wadron and de Guilly, offered previously an armistice, to spare blood, if they had a desire effectually to settle, and to come to a definitive arrangement.
But it was easy for the emperor to perceive, that they had other projects; and as the hope of success could come only from the Russian army; he immediately conjectured, that the second and third armies were arrived, or were near Olmutz, and that the negotiations were put afloat to lull asleep his vigilance.
On the seventh, at nine in the morning, a crowd of cossacks, sustained by the Russian cavalry, made the advanced posts of prince Ocurat give way, surrounded Bischau, and took there 50 men of the sixth regiment of dragons. During the day the emperor of Russia came to Bischau, and the whole Russian army posted themselves behind that city.
The emperor sent his aid-de-camp, general Savary, to compliment the emperor of Russia, as soon as he knew that he had arrived with his army. General Savary returned at the moment, in which the emperor recognized the fire of the enemy's guard posted at Bischau. He was much pleased with his kind reception, with the attentions and personal sentiments of the emperor of Russia, and also of the grand duke Constantine, who showed him every sort of attention; but it was very easy for him to discover by the conversation which, during three days, he had with a number of those who surrounded the emperor of Russia that presumption, impudence, and inconsistency reigned in the decisions of the military cabinet, as they had presided in the political cabinet.
An army thus managed, could not delay the commission of faults. The emperor's plan was from this moment to watch the moment to profit by them. He gave orders for the army to retreat; retired in the night as if he had experienced a defeat, took a good position 3 leagues back, and paid all attention to fortify it, and there to establish batteries.
He proposed an interview with the emperor of Russia, who sent him his aid-de-camp, prince Dolgorouky; his aid-de-camp remarked that reserve and timidity were manifested in the countenances of the French army. The situation of the large guards, the fortifications which they were making in great haste, all exhibited to the Russian officer an army half beaten.
Contrary to the custom of the emperor who never received the reports from his officer with so much concern, he himself visited the advanced posts. After the first compliments, the Russian officer wished to enter upon political questions. He spoke upon every thing with inconceivable impertinence; he was most profoundly ignorant of the interests of Europe, and of the situation of the continent. He was, in one word, a young English trumpeter. He spoke to the emperor, as he spoke to the Russian officers, whom for a long time he had incensed by his haughtiness, and his ill behaviour. The emperor concealed his indignation, and this young man who has a real influence upon the emperor Alexander, returned full of the idea that the French army was on the eve of destruction.
We may suppose what the emperor suffered, when we know that towards the conclusion of the conversation, he proposed to him to yield up the Netherlands, and to place the crown upon the head of one of the most implacable enemies of France. All these different proceedings increased the effect. The young heads who direct the Russian affairs, gave themselves up to their natural presumption. There was no question about beating the French army, but how to turn and capture it: it had achieved
nothing but through the cowardice of the Austrians. They say that many of the old Austrian generals who had fought against the emperor, advised them, that they should not with so much confidence march against an army, which contained so many old soldiers, and officers of the first merit. They said that they had seen the emperor, reduced to a point, in circumstances the most difficult, regain the victory by operations the most rapid and unthought of, and destroy the most numerous armies; that yet there was no advantage gained, that on the contrary, all the affairs of the rear-guard of the Russian army had been in favour of the French army, but to this these presumptuous youths opposed the bravery of 80,000 Russians, the enthusiasm with which the presence of their emperor inspired them, the choice body of the Russian imperial guard; and that which can hardly be said, their astonishment that the Austrians would not acknowledge their power.
On the 10th, the emperor, from his guard, perceived, with indescible joy, the Russian army commencing in two stations of their advanced posts, a movement of their flank to turn his right. He then saw to what a pitch, presumption and ignorance of the art of war, had led astray the councils of that brave army. He said many times—'Before to-morrow night this army is mine.' Nevertheless their sentiments were different: they presented themselves before our large guard: within pistol-shot; they defiled by a flank march in a file of four leagues, prolonging the French army, which appeared not to dare to move from its position; they had but one fear lest the French army should escape them. Every thing was done to confirm them in this idea. Prince Murat ordered a small corps of cavalry to advance into the plain; but all at once he appeared astonished at the immense force of the enemy, and returned in haste. Thus every thing tended to confirm the Russian general in the badly calculated operation upon which he had determined. The emperor prepared the proclamation subjoined. In the evening he wished to visit on foot and incognito all the extraordinary guards; but he had gone a few steps only when he was recognized. It would be impossible to paint the enthusiasm of the soldiers when they saw him. Eighty thousand men presented themselves before the emperor, saluting him with acclamations; some to celebrate the anniversary of his coronation; others saying that the army would, to-morrow, give a nosegay to their emperor. One of the oldest grenadiers approached him saying, "Sire, you have no need to expose yourself, I promise you in the name of the grenadiers of the army, that you shall fight but with your eyes, and we will bring you to-morrow the colors and artillery of the Russian army to celebrate the anniversary of your coronation."
The emperor said upon entering his night-guard, which consisted of a vile cabin of straw, without a roof, which his grenadiers had made for him, "this is the first night of all my life; but I regret to think that I shall lose a number of brave men. I feel that they are truly my children, and in truth, I reproach myself sometimes for this sentiment, for I fear that it will render me unable to make war." If the enemy could have beheld this sight, they would have been terrified. But the stupid army continued its movements, and ran speedily to destruction.
The emperor immediately made his dispositions for battle. He sent away in great haste Marshal Davoust to secure the convent of Raygem; he restrained both of his divisions, and a division of dragons, the left wing of the enemy, until the moment appointed, it was entirely enveloped: he gave the command of the left to Marshal Lannes, of the right to Marshal Souet, of the centre to Marshal Bernadotte, and of all the cavalry, which he assembled in one point, to prince Murat.
The left of Marshal Lannes was supported by Santon, a superb position which the emperor had fortified, and in which he had placed 18 pieces of cannon. From the watch time, he had confided the defence of this beautiful position to the 17th regiment of light infantry, and it could not have been guarded by better troops.
The division of Gen. Sauchet formed the left of Marshal Lannes; that of Gen. Cafarelli formed his right; which was strengthened by Gen. Murat's cavalry. This had before it the hussars and chasseurs under the orders of Gen. Killeman; and the divisions of dragons Valther and Beaumont, and in reserve the divisions of horsemen under Nansoty and D'Haufrout, with 24 pieces of light artillery.
Marshal Bernadotte, that is, the centre, had upon its left the division of Gen. Rivaud, supported on the right by prince Murat, and on the left the division of Gen. Drouet.
Marshal Soult, who commanded the right of the army, had on his right the division of general Vaudarme, in the centre the division of general St. Hilaire, at its right the division of gen. Legrand.
Marshal Devoust was attached upon the right of general Leraud, who defended the ponds and villages of Spolnitz and Celnitz. He had with him the division of Friant and the dragons of general Bourcier. The division of gen. Gudin early in the morning marched to Nicolsburg to oppose the corps of the enemy which joined to the right.
The emperor, with his faithful companion in war, marshal Berthier, his first aid-de-camp colonel general Junot, and all his general officers, were in reserve with ten battalions of his guard, and ten battalions of grenadiers under general Oudinot, of whom general Duroc commanded a part.
This reserve was ranged in two lines in columns by battalions, at mustering distance, having in the interval 40 pieces of cannon served by the artillery men of the guard. With this reserve the emperor intended to hasten where he might be necessary. This reserve alone was worth a whole army.
At one o'clock in the morning, the emperor mounted his horse to visit the posts; to reconnoitre the fire of the enemy's advanced guard; and by the large guards to understand the movements of the Russians. He found that they had passed the night in drunkenness and tumultuous noise, and that a corps of Russian infantry had reached the village of Sokolnitz, occupied by a regiment of the division of general Legrand, who received orders to reinforce it.
The 11th Frimaire at length appeared. The sun rose radiantly; and this anniversary of the coronation of the emperor, on which occurred one of the greatest battles of the age, was one of the finest days of the autumn.
This battle, which the soldiers call the day of "the Three Emperors," which others call the anniversary, and which the emperor named the battle of Austerlitz, will be forever memorable among the national feasts.
The emperor, encompassed by all his marshals, waited to give his last orders, when the horizon began to clear. At the first rays of the sun the orders were given and each marshal rejoined his corps full gallop.
The emperor said when passing the front of many of the regiments, "soldiers, we must finish this campaign, by a thunder clap which shall confound the pride of our enemies," and immediately the hats on the end of the bayonets, and cries of "live the emperor," were the true signal of battle. Immediately after the cannonading was heard at the extremity on the right, upon which the enemy's advanced guard had already bordered; but the unexpected meeting with marshal Devoust, suddenly stopped the enemy, and the combat commenced.
Marshal Soult, made a movement at the same instant, directed himself to the heights of the village of Pratzen with the divisions of generals Vandamme and H. Hilaire, and cut off entirely the enemy's right, whose movements became irregular. Surprised by a flank march, whilst it believed itself attacking, and seeing itself attacked, is considered itself half-beaten.
Prince Murat, moved with his cavalry. The left commanded by marshal Lannes, marched in steps by regiments, as if at exercise. A dreadful cannonading fell upon all its line; 200 pieces of cannon and nearly 200,000 men made a hideous noise; it was the battle of giants. Not one hour after the battle began, and
the enemy's left was cut off. His right arrived at Austerlitz, the head quarters of the two emperors, who immediately marched away the emperor of Russia's guard, to endeavour to re-establish the communication between the centre and the left. A battalion of the fourth of the line was charged by the Russian Imperial Horse guard, and overthrown; but the emperor was not far off, he perceived the movement; he ordered marshal Bernadotte to help the right with his invincibles, and soon the two guards were engaged.
Success could not be doubtful; in a moment, the Russian guard was routed, the colonel, artillery, and standards were all taken. The regiment of the grand duke Constantine was ruined. He himself owed his own safety to the swiftness of his horse.
On the heights of Austerlitz, the two emperors saw the defeat of all the Russian guard. At the same moment the centre of the army commanded by marshal Bernadotte, advanced; three of his regiments supported a very heavy charge of cavalry. The left, commanded by marshal Lannes, charged many times. All the charges were victorious. The division of gen. Cafarelli was distinguished. The divisions of cuirassiers gained possession of the batteries of the enemy. At one o'clock the victory was decided; it had not been doubtful for a moment. Not a man in the reserve was necessary, not one took any part in the battle. The cannonading was sustained only upon our right. The enemy's corps which had been surrounded, and driven from all the heights, found themselves in a hollow, and were driven to the lake. The emperor went with 20 pieces of cannon. This corps was driven from position to position, and a direful sight was exhibited, such as was seen at Aboukir, 20,000 men casting themselves into the water and drowned in the lakes.
Two columns, each of 4000 Russians, laid down their arms and delivered themselves prisoners; all the enemy's baggage is taken. The results of this day is 40 Russian standards among which are the standards of the imperial guard; a considerable number of prisoners, the number as yet unascertained, but accounts have been received of 20,000—12 or 15 generals, and at least 15,000 Russians, killed upon the field of battle—it is easy to judge, though we have not accounts, that our loss may be estimated at 8000 men killed, and 15 or 1600 wounded; among the wounded are general St. Helaire, who was wounded in the beginning of the action, remained however, during the whole of the day on the field of battle; gen. Killeman and Walther, gens de brigade Raschubert, Thiebaut, Sebastiani, Compans, and Rapp, aid-de-camp to the emperor. This last charging at the head of the grenadiers of the guards, took prince Repnin, commander of the knights of the Imperial Russian guards. As to what individuals distinguished themselves, it is needless to declare for the whole army animated with the idea of rendering glorious the anniversary of their sovereign, rushed to battle and glory, with shouts of long live the emperor.
The French army tho' numerous and fine, was inferior to that of the enemy's which consisted of 105,000 men, that is 80,000 Russians, and 25,000 Austrians. The half of this army is now destroyed, the rest routed, and for the most part, without arms. On the 12th by day break, prince John of Leithstein, commander of the Austrian army, had a long audience with the emperor at his head quarters, in a barn. The audience, tho' long does not hinder us from pursuing our success. The enemy, retired from Austerlitz to Godding,—but the French army presses close upon their heels, with their swords raised ready to strike. Never was a field of battle clothed with greater horror. From amidst of the immense lakes are yet heard the cries of hosts of men beyond the reach of succour. It will require three days to remove the wounded enemy. May so much blood shed, may so many misfortunes fall at length upon the heads of the haughty islander, who have caused them—may the cowardly oligarchists of London, reap the fruit of their labours.

ADDRESS OF THE EMPEROR.
Soldiers,
The Russian army has presented itself before you, to avenge the Austrian army of Ulm—They are the same battalions you have defeated at Hollabrunn, and who ever since, you followed to this spot.
The positions we occupy are formidable, and meantime they are marching to turn my right, they present their flank. Soldiers, I shall direct myself your battalions. I shall be at a distance from the fire—if with your accustomed courage you carry disorder and confusion into the enemy's ranks—but should victory for one moment be uncertain, you'll see your Emperor expose himself to the first charge; for victory will not hesitate on this day, particularly when the honor of the French infantry, so glorious to our nation is in question.
Let no body break the ranks under pretext of carrying off the wounded, and let every body be penetrated with that thought, that those slaves of England, being animated with such a hatred against our nation must be vanquished.
This victory will end our campaign and we may take up our winter quarters, where we shall be joined by fresh armies, forming themselves in France, and then the peace I conclude shall be both worthy of my people, you and me.
(Signed) NAPOLEON.
Thirty-first Bulletin of the Grand Army.
Interview between the emperors of Germany and France—Conclusion of an armistice and the principal conditions of peace. Generous conduct of the emperor of the French towards the emperor Alexander. His speech to the emperor of Germany upon his residence.—Many engineers draw the plan of the field of the battle of Austerlitz—Immense loss of the Russians—Number of generals and officers killed and wounded—capture of 150 pieces of cannon and 45 standards. Flight of the express of Germany and all the court from Olmutz. Brave men distinguished. Surrounding of the Russian army. Accession of the emperor Alexander to the capitulation. Interview of the aid-de-camp Savary with the emperor of Russia.
Austerlitz, Frimaire 14, year 14.
The emperor departed yesterday from Austerlitz, and is gone to the advanced posts near Sarutchi. He is fixed near his extraordinary night guard. The emperor of Germany arrived without delay. The two monarchs had an interview which lasted two hours. The emperor of Germany did not dissemble, on his own part, so much as on that of the emperor of Russia, all the contempt, with which the conduct of England inspired him; "they are merchants," he repeated, "who have set on fire the continent to gain to themselves the commerce of the world."
The two princes have agreed to an armistice, and to the principal conditions of peace which will be negotiated and finished in a few days. The Emperor of Germany made known to the emperor that the emperor of Russia requested also to make a separate peace, that he would abandon entirely the affairs of England, and never more feel an interest in them.
The emperor of Germany repeated many times, "There is no doubt, in its quarrel with England, France is right." He asked also a truce for the rest of the Russian army. The emperor observed to him that the Russian army was surrounded, that not one man could escape; but, added he, I wish to do that which is agreeable to the emperor Alexander; I will permit the Russian army to pass; I will stop the march of my columns: but your majesty shall promise me that the Russian army shall return to Russia, and evacuate Germany and Austria and Prussian Poland. It is the intention of the emperor of Germany: I can assure you of it; besides in the night, you may convince yourself by your own officers.
They say that the emperor said to the emperor of Germany, when he approached the fire of his extraordinary guard: "I receive you in the only palace which I have inhabited for these two months." The emperor of Germany replied, smiling, "you may occupy any part of this habitation you please." At least, this is believed to have been heard. The numerous suite of the two princes were not too distant to understand many things.
The emperor accompanied the emperor of Germany to his carriage and presented to him the two princes of Lichtenstein, and the general, prince of Schwarzenberg,
and after that he returned to sleep at Austerlitz.
They are collecting all the materials to make a fine description of the battle of Austerlitz. A number of engineers are taking the plan of the field of battle. The loss of the Russians was immense.
The generals Kutusoff and Buxhowden were wounded. Ten or twelve generals, many of the emperor of Russia's aid-de-camps and a great number of Russian officers of distinction were slain. They took 150 pieces of cannon. The enemies' columns, who got upon the lakes were favored by the ice, but the cannonading broke it, and whole columns were drowned. The evening of the day and during many hours of the night, the emperor went through the field of battle, and attended to the wounded; a more horrid spectacle never was seen. The emperor, mounted upon one of his swiftest horses, rode with the rapidity of lightning, and nothing could be more affecting than to see the brave men recognizing him upon the field. Some forgot their suffering and said, at least the "victory is safe;" others, "I have suffered during eight hours, and since the commencement of the battle I have been abandoned, but I have done my duty." The others, "you are content with your soldiers this day." To every wounded soldier the emperor left a guard, to carry him to proper quarters. It is tremendous to say, that 48 hours after the battle, there were great numbers of the Russians, whose wounds could not be dressed. All the wounded Frenchmen were attended to before night. They took 45 standards, and found the remains of many others.
Nothing equals the gait of the soldiers in the guard. They no sooner perceive one of the emperor's officers than they cry, "is the emperor contented with us."
Whilst passing before the 28th of the line, which had many conscripts from Calvados and the Lower Seine, the emperor said to them, "I hope the Normans will distinguish themselves today." They kept their word. The Normans were distinguished. The emperor, who knew the nature of each regiment, gave to every one its word, and this word spoke to the hearts of all, to whom it was addressed, and became the rallying point in the midst of the fire. He said to the 57th "remember that for many years I have surnamed you Terrible ." We might name all the regiments of the army. All performed prodigies of bravery and intrepidity. Even death was affrighted, and fled before our ranks, whilst they rushed on those of the enemy. Not one corps made a retrograde movement. The emperor said, "I have gained 30 battles like this, but I never saw one in which the victory was more decided, and the event so little balanced;" the foot-guard of the emperor did nothing: it burnt with rage, as it demanded to do something. "Rejoice to do nothing," said the emperor to them, "you ought to be reserved; so much the better, they do not want you to day."
Three colonels of the Russian imperial guard were taken with the general who commanded them. The Russians of this guard charged the division Careselli. This charge cost them 30,000 men who remained in the field of battle. The French cavalry were superior, and perfectly succeeded.
At the end of the battle, the emperor sent the German colonel with two squadrons of his guard to assist the environs of the field of battle and to bring back those who were flying. He took many standards, fifteen pieces of cannon, and made 1500 prisoners. The guard regretted much the colonel of horse chasseurs, Morland, killed by a case shot, whilst charging the artillery of the imperial Russian guard. The artillery was taken; but the brave colonel died. We had no general killed. The colonel Mazas, of the 14th, of the line, a brave man was killed. Many of the chiefs of the battalions were wounded. The light troops rivalled the grenadiers. The 55th, 43rd, 14th, 36th, 40th, and 17th—But to name any individual corps, is injustice to the others; they all did almost impossibilities. There was not a General, not an officer, not a soldier, who was not destined to conquer or to perish.
We cannot withhold a circumstance which does honor to the enemy. The commander of the imperial Russian guard was about losing his cannon. He met the emperor; "Sire," said he, "let us fight with muskets, I am losing my cannon." "Young man" answered the emperor, "I value your tears, my army may be beaten, but we have got a claim to glory."
Our advanced posts are at Olmutz,
the emperor and the court saved themselves by their flight. Col. Corbineau, attendant of the emperor, commander of the fifth regiment of chasseurs, had four horses killed; on the fifth he was wounded himself, after having raised the standard. Prince Murat was much pleased with the fine manœuvres of gen. Kellerman, of the charges of generals Nansouty and Dhaupoult; and in short all the generals, for they cannot be particularized, because they must all be named. The soldiers of the train merited the eulogy of the army. The artillery performed wonders, dreadful to the enemy. When they gave an account to the emperor, he said, "their success pleases me, for I do not forget that in this corps I began my military career."
The Emperors' aid de camp, general Savary accompanied the emperor of Germany after the interview, to know if the emperor of Russia acceded to the capitulation. He found the wreck of the Russian army without artillery and baggage, and in great disorder. It was midnight. General Mersfeld had been repulsed from Godding by Marshal Davoust. The Russian army was surrendered, not a man could escape. Prince Czatorinsky introduced general Savary to the emperor. "Say to your master," cried the Prince, "I will go. He has this day performed miracles; this day has filled up my admiration for him; it is preordained by Heaven, that one hundred years should elapse to make my army equal to his; may I retire with safety?" "Yes Sir," answered general Savary, "if your master will ratify that which the two emperors of France and Germany fixed at their interview." "What is that?" "That the Russian army should return home by the route fixed by the emperor, and that it should evacuate Germany and Austrian Poland. Upon this condition, I have orders from the emperor to go to our advanced posts who have surrounded you, to give orders to protect your retreat; the emperor is willing to respect the friend of the First Consul." "What guarantee must I give for this?" "Sire, your word." "I give it." The aid-de-camp departed in the swiftest gallop, rode to Marshal Davoust, and gave him directions to cease all movements, and to be tranquil. This generous proceeding of the emperor of the French will not be forgotten in Russia, sooner than the good action of the emperor who sent 9,000 men to the emperor Paul, with so much affection and so many marks of esteem for him.
General Savary conversed for one hour with the emperor of Russia, and found him such as a man of feeling and sense ought to be, after the reverses he had experienced. This monarch asked the detail of the day. "You were inferior to me" said he, "and nevertheless superior in all the points of attack." "Sire," answered general Savary, "it is the art of war, and the fruit of 15 years glory; it is the 40th battle of the emperor." "This is true; he is a great man of war. For me, it is the first time I have seen fire; I never will have the pretension to meet him in the field." "Sire, when you have had experience, you may, perhaps, surpass him." "I will go to my capital. I came to succour the emperor of Germany. He says he is content, so am I."
At his interview with the emperor of Germany, the emperor said to him: Monsieur and Madame de Colloredo, Monsieur Paget and Rasumowski, are one with your minister Cobenzel. This is the true cause of the war, and if your majesty continues under the influence of these intriguers, she (Madame Colloredo) will ruin your affairs, and alienate the hearts of your subjects. She, who has so many qualities to render her happy and beloved.
An Austrian major being presented to the advanced posts, carrier of the dispatches of Mr. Cobenzel to Mr. Stadion at Vienna, the emperor said, "I wish to have nothing to do with that man, who is sold to England to pay his debts, and who has ruined his master and nation, by following the advice of his sister and Madame Colloredo."
The emperor highly valued M. John de Lichtenstein. He said many times: "How is it that when we have men of such great distinction, we leave our affairs to be managed by fools and intriguers." Truly, the Prince de Lichtenstein is a most distinguished man, not by his military talents only, but by his other qualities and knowledge. They say that the emperor declared, after his conference with the emperor of Germany, "this man committed no fault; I could have followed up my victory, and could have taken the whole Austrian and Russian army, but in the end many tears less will be shed."
Thirty-second Bulletin of the Grand Army.
Austerlitz, Frimaire 15, year 14.
General Friant, in the battle of Austerlitz had 4 horses killed under him. Colonels Couroux and Demoustiers were distinguished. The instances of courage are so numberless, that when report was brought to the Emperor he said "It will need all my power to reward all these brave men."
The Russians, when fighting, have a custom to put down their knapsacks. When the Russian army was routed, our soldiers took them all. They took also a large part of their baggage, and the soldiers found a great deal of money.
General Bertrand who was detached after the battle with a squadron of the guard, collected a great number of prisoners, 19 pieces of cannon, and many waggons filled with goods. The number of cannon that were taken, amounts to 170.
The Emperor evinces discontent, that they should send plenipotentiaries to treat for peace, on the evening of battle, and that they should thus have prostituted the diplomatic character. This was like M. de Cobenzel whom all the nation look upon to be one of the principal authors of all these misfortunes.
Mr. Talleyrand is at Nicolsburg, where the negotiations will be opened.
Prince John of Lechtenstein has visited the Emperor at the castle of Austerlitz. The Emperor gave him an audience of several hours. They say the Emperor conversed freely with that general officer. The Prince concluded with Marshal Berthier, an armistice of the tenure following:—
Armistice concluded between L. I. M. M. I. I. of France and Austria.—
His Majesty the Emperor of the French and his Majesty the Emperor of Germany, wishing to enter into definitive negotiations to put an end to the war which desolates the two states, do previously agree to commence by an armistice, which shall continue until the conclusion of a definitive peace, or until the breaking off the negotiation; and in this case, the armistice shall not cease until 15 days after the rupture; and the cessation of the armistice shall be notified to the plenipotentiaries of the two powers, and to the head-quarters of the two armies.
The conditions of the armistice are: Article I. The line of the two armies shall be in Moravia, the circle of Iglau, the circle of Znaim, the circle of Brunn, that part of the circle of Olmutz upon the right bank of the little river of Trezeboska, before Prostitz, to the right where it empties into the Marck, and the right side of the Marck to the mouth of the river at the Danube, comprising Presburg.
There shall be no French or Austrian troops within a circle of from 5 to 6 leagues round Holitsch, to the right bank on the Marck.
The line of the two armies shall comprehend besides, in the territory to be occupied by the French army, all lower and upper Austria, the Tyrol, Venice, Carinthia, Styria, Camiola, the countries of Goritz, and Istria—in short, in Bohemia, the circle of Montabor, and all the country east of the road from Tabor to Lintz.
II. The Russian army shall evacuate the Austrian states, also Austrian Poland; Moravia and Hungary, in 15 days, and Galicia in one month. The order of the Russian army's route shall be traced, that it may know always where to be found, and to avoid any misunderstanding.
III. There shall be no levy en masse in Hungary, nor insurrections; and in Bohemia, no extraordinary levy; no strange army shall enter upon the territory of the house of Austria.
The negotiators will meet again at Nicolsburg to proceed directly to the opening of negotiations, in order to re-establish directly peace and harmony between the two emperors.
Done between us undersigned, marshal Berthier, minister of war, major-general of the great army, charged with full power from his majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy, and the prince of Lichtenstein, lieutenant general, charged with full powers from his majesty the emperor of Austria, king of Hungary, &c.
At Austerlitz, 15 Frimaire, year 14. Decembre 6, 1805.
(Signed) MARSHAL BERTHIER, and J. PRINCE DE LICHTENSTEIN, Lieutenant general.
Austerlitz, 12th Frimaire, Dec. 3. Soldiers! I am satisfied with your conduct at the day of Austerlitz; you have justified what was to be expected

from your intrepidity. You have covered your eagles with immortal glory. An army of one hundred thousand men, commanded by the emperors of Russia and Austria, has within the space of four hours been cut up and dispersed; those that have escaped your swords, have been drowned in the lakes.
Forty colours, the standards of the Russian imperial guards, one hundred & twenty pieces of cannon, twenty generals, more than thirty thousand prisoners, are the result of this ever memorable day. That infantry so much renowned and composed of superior numbers, has not been able to resist your charge; and henceforth you have no more rivals to combat. Thus in two months this third coalition has been conquered and dissolved. Peace cannot be far distant; but as I have promised to my people before I crossed the Rhine, I shall not conclude a peace but what gives us guarantees, and assures recompence to our allies.
Soldiers! when the French people placed the imperial crown on my head, I confided in you ever to maintain the same in that high state of glory which only could attribute value to it in my consideration—Yet in the same moment our enemies thought to destroy the same, and this crown of iron, conquered by the blood of many Frenchmen, they would compel me to place on the brow of our most cruel enemies—Illusory and vain objects! which on the very same day of the anniversary of your emperor's coronation, you have annihilated and defeated; you have taught them that it is more easy to make a stand and to threaten, than it is to conquer us.
Soldiers! if every thing which is requisite to insure the welfare and prosperity of our country is accomplished, I will conduct you back to France. There you will be the objects of my most tender solicitude. My people will meet you again with joy; and it will suffice you to exclaim, I was at the battle of Austerlitz! in order to be answered, You are a brave man!
(Signed) NAPOLEON.
BALTIMORE, March 16.
Extract of a letter from Bordeaux, dated the 25th of December, to a respectable house in New-York.
"Last night we received the official account of a peace having been agreed on between the French and the German and Russian Emperors. Great Britain is now left alone to continue the contest. It is however the opinion that a general peace will take place, in which England will be included."
Extract of a letter from an American merchant at Havana, to his friend in Philadelphia, dated February 16.
"The Spanish government has just received official intelligence, concerning the expedition of Miranda; and moreover, several letters from different Spanish gentlemen residing in the United States, particularly from a young gentleman of respectability of this place, at present residing in the city of N. York, who is connected here with the first houses, which gives an exact statement of the expedition, with conjectures as to its destination. This news has occasioned many different conversations unfavorable to the Americans. Our government has immediately ordered several vessels to get to sea, with instructions to cruise on the coast of South America, and it is expected that they will soon lay an embargo on the American vessels until they shall have learned the certainty of the destination of the expedition; and should the reports happen to be true, that it is directed against any of the Spanish islands, they may confiscate all the American property in their possession, which is at this moment very considerable."
NEW-YORK, February 28. ANOTHER REPORT!
A gentleman who arrived here yesterday morning in the schooner Mary-Ann, in 17 days from St. Kitts, informs, that the second December packet had arrived at Barbadoes, with London news, (if he recollects right) to the 23d of December, papers of which date had been received at St. Kitts, containing the following important information.
"That general Craig, from Malta, with about 6000 British troops & 30,000 Russians from Corfu, had landed on the Venetian territory, turned the right wing of Massena's army, who was pursuing the archduke Charles; a bloody action ensued, the French defeated, and Massena killed. That two Russian armies, amounting to 160,000 men, had joined the emperor of Germany near Olmutz. That Bonaparte (whose army
were in great want of supplies) was retreating in the greatest confusion. That the king of Prussia had marched a large army into Franconia. And that a considerable Prussian force had joined the British army in the Electorate of Hanover."
From the New-York Gazette.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.
We have it from authority not to be doubtful, that on Saturday last, Samuel G. Ogden, Esq. and Col. Smith, of the Custom House, and others, were arrested by order of government and taken before the District Judge, to answer such queries respecting the destination of the ship Leander, as might be put to them on oath. At first Mr. Ogden refused to answer certain questions; but on being threatened with commitment, he proceeded; and, as astonishing and incredible as it may appear, Mr. Ogden's answers went directly to implicate the government of the U. S. in the fitting out of the Leander; that general Miranda not only had interviews with Mr. Madison on this subject, but also with the president of the United States. From this it then appears, that if government have not sanctioned this mysterious expedition with closed doors, yet they have permitted it with closed eyes. Here is room for a volume of comments, but we leave this to abler pens.
CHILLICOTHE, February 27.
THE INDIAN ALARM, like the mountain in labour, is at length over; but has, indeed, brought forth nothing. The fears of two or three timid persons is all that were produced, which have fled and are as much unheeded as the cause was idle which gave the alarm. The following will show that had they even the power, the will was not present. Our friends at a distance may rest assured that danger was not in the least dreaded by an intelligent citizen of the state, nor emigration been retarded.
"The governor has received a communication from Mad river, informing him that two Indian chiefs and an interpreter, upon the receipt of his message, came into the settlement and assured the people they had no intention of making war upon them.—The Indians are considerably alarmed, and the chiefs have sent word they will shortly be at Chillicothe, to give the governor every satisfaction that may be required relative to their conduct. The people are satisfied, and those who had left their homes are returning back again."
MARTINSBURG, March 21.
Advertisements omitted this week shall appear in our next.
The bill, introduced by Mr. Adams, relative to foreign ministers, has been disagreed to, under the impression that full powers are to be found in the laws of nations to meet the cases contemplated in the bill.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Congress has made shift to trifle away upwards of three months, at a time when our affairs imperiously call for prompt and energetic measures! The very last mail brings us accounts of two American vessels having been forcibly deprived of a number of seamen, by the cruisers of Great Britain. The Spaniards, after robbing us on the high seas, and dragging our citizens from their homes, are insulting our rulers at the seat of government—while a functionary of France declares that if we attempt to retaliate, he will "quit the United States," or in other words, we shall incur the displeasure of the emperor and king Napoleon, his master.
A correspondent at the city of Washington, informs us, that his excellency the Tunisian ambassador, has made from the government of the United States, a formal demand of seven wives for the use of his seraglio! In his memorial he represents that his establishment of this nature in his own country consisted of fourteen; but to show his respect for the religious prejudices of the people of the U. States, as well as to give a signal proof of the spirit of moderation by which he is animated, he is willing to accept of half that number. The secretary of state, it is said, has informed his excellency, that a plurality of wives is not allowed by the laws of the Land; that his excellency would probably find it a matter of no great difficulty in the city of Washington to supply his seraglio to a much greater extent than his establishment at home; but that government could not permit such
a measure to be adopted under the sanction of its authority. The ambassador, it is added, has replied to the secretary, that his veneration for our laws is most profound; that if seven be thought too great a number, he will further evince his extreme moderation by reducing his demand to four; that "GOD IS INFINITE;" and that no less a number will be accepted. "Here says our correspondent, for the present, the matter sticks."
[Baltimore Paper.]
The following very handsome tribute to gallantry and patriotism, is taken from one of the last Boston papers:
Legislature of Massachusetts.
In Senate, February 28.
GENERAL EATON.
The following resolution was introduced and passed by a large majority, viz:
Whereas in a rising republic it is highly important to cherish that patriotism which conquers a love of ease, of pleasure and of wealth, which prompts individuals to a love of their country, and induces them to embrace every opportunity to advance its prosperity and happiness, as well by ameliorating the fate of those citizens, whom the fortune of war has thrown into captivity, as by cheerfully contributing to its support and defence: And whereas the love of enterprise, when guided by a just sense of prosperity and benevolence, may become the parent of many virtues; and a state are sometimes indebted for their safety to the virtues and undaunted courage of a single man—And whereas the Senate and House of Representatives of this Commonwealth are desirous to perpetuate a remembrance of heroic enterprise of WM. EATON, Esq. while engaged in the services, of the United States, whose undaunted courage, and brilliant services, so eminently contributed to release a large number of his fellow citizens late prisoners in Tripoli from the chains of slavery and restore them to freedom their country and their friends.—
Therefore Resolved, That their committee for the sale of eastern lands be, and they are hereby authorised and directed to convey to WILLIAM EATON, Esq. a citizen of this commonwealth and to his heirs and assigns a tract of Land to contain Ten Thousand acres, of any of the unappropriated land of this commonwealth in the district of Maine, (excepting the ten townships on Penobscot River.)
Fresh Dry Goods.
THE subscriber has just received a Fresh supply of DRY GOODS, which he offers to his friends and the public generally, at the most reduced prices for cash.
He has also on hand a general assortment of GROCERIES, among which are.
  Loaf and Brown Sugars,  TEAS.    Coffee,    Hyson,    Hyson Skin, Young Hyson and Bohea    Coarse, Ground Alum & Fine  SALT.    Spanish Indigo, Spinning Cotton, Madder, Allum and Copperas, Philadelphia and Cavendish manufactured  TOBACCO.    Crowley and Blistered    N. E. Rum and Whiskey, and    A general assortment of TIN WARE. 3 or 400 bushels of CORN for sale.
AS he intends to dispose of his Goods for Cash only, he flatters himself, that any person wanting to purchase, will find it to their advantage to call on him for BARGAINS.
N. B. ALL those indebted to the subscriber, are requested to make payment on or before the 15th day of April next; all who fail to comply with this request, may rely upon being dealt with according to law.
JEREMIAH EVANS.
Martinsburg, March 21, 1806.
THOSE indebted to the subscribers will particularly oblige by payment of their accounts before the first of April next. Attention to this request has become actually necessary, to enable them to purchase a supply of Spring Goods.
MEMINGER & COOPER.
Martinsburg, March 14, 1806.
WILL be sold at public vendue, at the subscriber's house 2 miles from Martinsburg, on the 11th day of April next, Household Furniture, consisting of a good double case of Drawers, some excellent sack-bottom Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs, &c; a half worn Waggon, Carts, and Plows; a large work Mare with foal, a good Colt two years old, Cows, Sheep, and Hogs; about 40 acres of Wheat and Rye in the ground, and a number of other articles too numerous to mention. Due attendance will be given by
JOHN DAVIS.
March 21, 1806.
George Lindenburg, trustee for the creditors of Ingolby and M c Gowan, and Elisha Boyd, gentleman, take notice,
THAT on Tuesday the 22d day of April next, at the house wherein Ephraim Gaither now lives, in the town of Martinsburg, county of Berkeley, and state of Virginia, I shall proceed to take the depositions of sundry witnesses in the suit now depending in the county court of Berkeley, in chancery, wherein I am complainant and you are defendants.
MICHAEL M c KEWAN.
March 21, 1806.
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For hire, on the first day of April next,
A Negro MAN and Negro WOMAN.
Apply to the Printer.
March 21, 1806.
WHEREAS, Robert Eyre, sen. Ann Eyre, Adam Eyre, Sarah Eyre, and Robert Eyre, jun. did on the 30th of August, 1803, convey to the subscriber, as trustee, a certain tract of Land lying and being on the waters of Mill Creek in the county of Berkeley, containing 277 acres, for the purpose of securing a sum of money due by the said Adam Eyre and Robert Eyre, jun. to major Andrew Waggener, and whereas the said Adam and Robert have not paid and satisfied the said debt with interest and costs, agreeable to the conditions and stipulations mentioned in said deed—THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, that on the 12th day of April next, I shall offer for sale for ready money, on the said premises, mentioned in said deed of trust, the Tract of LAND therein mentioned, or a sufficiency thereof to satisfy the balance due the said Andrew Waggener, on the said deed of trust.
JAMES STEPHENSON, Trustee.
March 21, 1806.
NOTICE.
ON the 5th day of April next, I shall offer for sale, for cash, on the premises, one half of a LOT of Ground, with the appurtenances thereunto belonging, lying and being in the town of Martinsburg and county of Berkeley, known in the general plan of said town by no. 72, being the half lot on which Henry Cloninger now lives—The said premises to be sold for the purpose of paying a sum of money due by the said Cloninger to Elisha Boyd, as mentioned in a deed of trust executed by the said Cloninger to me as trustee.
PHILIP C. PENDLETON.
March 21, 1806.
ZACHARIAH MOLES,
LEATHER BREECHES MAKER AND SKIN DRESSER,
RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity, that he has just commenced the above business in this town, in the house of Mr. Robert Cockburn, nearly opposite the stores of Meminger & Cooper and Neilson & Co. where he will execute every kind of work belonging to his profession in a neat and serviceable manner, on reasonable terms. Any persons having Skins to dress, or that they wish made up, may have it done on the shortest notice. He is determined to pay strict attention to his business, and endeavour to please his customers, and therefore hopes he will meet with encouragement.
Martinsburg, March 21, 1806.
THE subscriber will thank any person who has borrowed, or who may now be in possession of the first volume of "Cicero's Oration," and "Drilingscourt on Death," to return them to himself, or to Mr. Alburin.
JOHN FRYATT.
February 28, 1806.