The Statesman.
London, England, 1814-02-28 00:00:00

141 E erATEsmAN:

take a portion of'France, and softer them to employ
the reovainder in the aggrandisement of that Power
which is,intentled to be the main prop of the British
interests en the Continent; in short, they expect
that a Bourbon King will play second fiddle to a
King of the Netherlands. I beg the Reader will not
suppose that I deal in fiction. Have not the
nisterial Papers talked of restoring to their integrity
the Seventeen United Provinces :—in other words, of
uniting to Holland all the country as far as Calais;
a tract of land, which, for richness of soil, for popu-
lation, and for the number of its large and opulent
1 cities, is not to he equalled in Europe. Have they
. not talked, too, of reducing France to her old limits,
at the accessinn of Louts XIV ? What, in that
case, is to be done with all that fine country that is
between those Netherinads and Germany ? • Artois,
Lorraine, Alsace, &c.—and what is to become of
the Bishopricks of Liege, Treves, Cologne, the Pa-
latinate, which join these countries and fill up the
space from thence to the Rhine. Bavaria has had
a compensation for the Palatinate, and the ecclesias—
tical Princes are now no more; in fact, they were
but life-holders by the election of their chapters.—
'On the other hand, what * fine arondisse,nent this
would 'make for a King of the Netherlands! who,
should he become the husband of the Queen of Eng-
land, would join thereto linnover, Bremen, Lunen.
burgh, and ether parts of Westphalia. " o-utl. not
this form altogether a vast Empire, capable of giv-
ing the law to the Continent, and exercising a deci-
sive influence over its political concerns, institutions,
and settlements? With such an Pstabliihment, and
such a league as this, there would be no fear, either
for the continuance of feudal oppression on the Con.
tinent, or of corruption elsewhere. The Aristocrats
on both sides the water would no doubt keep such
an understanding together, as would suit their com-
i mon interest, and large standing armies would be
kept on foot for mutual aid and assistance. This is
what of all things our corruptionists would most
desire; for this would not onlydestroy BONAPARTE, 1
and with him their fears, but it would also gratify !
. their fondest hopes, by erecting on his ruin, a Power
that would give an ascendency to their principles : '
but if they could not triumph in this way, the next
; best thing, in their estimation, is to humble and re-
duce BONAPARTE so completely, as to make him tio
longer dangerous to them. Now this requires two
things, a great diminution et his power, and like.
' wise of his reputation. It is very true, that the 1
t hireling Press have long laboured hard to destroy
his reputation; hut as their falsehood is notorious, I
they have done him no harm. But if such terms of 1
iPeace had been accepted by him, as I have reed in
the Ministerial Papers, there would have been an
end of his reputation, as well as power. He would
have been so degraded, that his own subjects would I
have been ashamed of him. It is said, that lie has
been required to resign a large tract of country, and
also to put the strew," towns in France into the hands
• of the Allies, until he shall reinikturee them for alt
thetas% and expence they have suffered by the war.—
Let me remind the Reader again, that I do not deal.
in fiction ;—these are the terms beld out in the &Il-
i nisterial Papers. Hoe far ibey a
at3be accounted
to kohl sir horrosn-able cesasiskisql -the ditelata-
tiont of Lord Asteasse,and that of the Patrice Re-
GENT to the whole nation in Parliament, is a point
I cannot now discuss.

Faun Iris I,OIVDON GAZETTE,
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Foreleg-o"re, Fab. 1111,
The Right Honourable Frederick *Robinson
this OSlee with dispatches, of Otitis the
and an extract.
Dispatch from tke Honnunible Sir Charles
" tillon, Feb. 17, hill.
M• Lonn.-1 have the honour to inclose
information, several reports which 1 have re,
Lowe, of the operations of Marshal Blucher's
1 hive the honour to he, '
CHARLES Si'l
The Viscount Castlereagh, &c. &c. &e,
Military Report from Cal. Cowe, dated
of Silesia, Saudron, Feb. S„
Sta,—An Aid-de-Camp of ilea. I)'Yorck
here, and brought to Martha; Blocker the kel
Chalons aad Vitri, with the eagle and banner
Guard of the department of the Marne.
• General 1r Yorck attacked Chalons yesterday,
tiring on both sides. sent in an officer with a
der. Marshal. All`Diuild, who commanded
Ithe town. w ithed hint to negociate with ,"
this big declined, entered himself min
ich it was agreed that the town should I
French troapsevactiating it, leaving ever;
apt/ the stoves anti magazines untouched.
eyes', that the priaciple of these conditions
ptilonsly ohretved by the French Marshal
OA filarn:r was found to be Mono up. and
held brandy hi the stores Is'i leaked out.
liar-dial 1.1.1)onald took the direction
with him besides his own corps (the lle
Schastiani anti Arrighi... e . .
Aeettentsksse been received that Geo.
Vizier, will Oast General Kapsiewitz, of
g'rub's corps. it %ono expected there alto,
viaiori of that carps, so that Field-Nfarsital
dimes cmrmoinicittiun with all the corps of
Part of them have itPesl left opposite tic
tresses, but the corps of the Proice-of Coburg
thcblockade of the several fortresses left it
soot army.
SeTR(11100 and Yertas are probably bni
Marshal's troops to this time, but he dues I
quarters forward until to morrow.
slaty-fon* po w der wargoos were taken
the affair of last night.-1 have the honour
H.
Lieutenant-General the lionourable.Sir Charles
Steuart, K. B. &c. &c. &c.

Military Report from Colonel Lowe, dated
11, 1814.
Sot,—F ieid- Nlarihal Blocher moves iti;
to tituges: General Baron Sicken is at •hlt
advanced panic. about iwo leagues is front,
supposed to be at Chateau Thierry; Gen.
and Gen. Kapsiewitz, with the divisions
r orpseis riot coming up. Marshal Nl,Doyai
retiring With about an hundred pieces of tiro
elptilly,by peasant horses, and sonic hopes
coming up with them. Gen. Winzingerude.
advancing, in this direction, a few days si
nolo towards Brabant ; possibly from orders
lion with the Prince Royal if Sweden, wh-
fors Papers, most be moving down on the
1 have the honour so be, At(
H.
Lieutenant-General the licmborable Sir Charles
Stewart, K.

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Military Report from Colorel Lowe, daft
9, 181,1.
SIR,—My last to you was sent by Mr..,
elan Embassy in London. who was the bear,
to you from England. Field-Warshal Illoci
quarters Immediately afterwards to Etogcs
o'clock in the evening a report ar, iced triltli
my haying advanced again t a N Iltiiiilli re
halted there, in force four or five squadrons
guns; but having been resisted, had not pi
A• it wee totally uncertain what might 1
movedaritt, the Pi Id-Mar/awl moved hack
the night to this place. The corps ofkicn.
arrival here, and General Kleist was close
Z&llbr
Bathes w aftilloistatirail, ,
both having their advanced guards
three leaguer in front at or near Lit Ferte-so
wall Tbierry. It is now eleven A. NI., and
lion had been received of the enemy's moverm
time, accounts ai e arrived of the grand army. , 4lig 'Yedt
so th:at there is no reason to speculate on ally significant move-
ment of .he enemy in this trausverse direction. It is supposed
the corps pushe I font:Lid must have come from Segannes, and
have belouged to ilarmont. Gen. Kleist is arriving here to-
day. Geo. Baron Suckeu and (ien. I/ Yorrit will probably re-
main in their present position until the whole of the corps 'unite.
.1 have honour to be, &c.
11. LOWE, Colonel.
Lieutenant-General the Ilorgoorable Sir Charles
Stewart, K. 13.

TIMOTITY TR UENIAN.

THE ART OP PUFFING

Mn. Ent-rens—l am confident that, to a person of
your experience, I need not enlarge upon the utility
of the Art of Puffing. By this infallible engine,
what wonderful changes have been effected : —Quacks
have sported elegant equipages, Actors have ob-
tained enormous salaries, Ladies have acquired com-
fortable settlements, and Bachelors accomplished
wives,—nay, to such an extent has this wonder-
working art attained, that the veriest villain upon
earth when alive, has, after his death, been purified
into a saint by a puffing tomb-stone ; but, all the
puffs in this puffing age, cannot exceed the high.
down puffs wnich hale lately appeared in some of
the diurnal prints, respecting the immortal abilities
of a Mr. Nava, as an Architect, in improving that
illustrious pile of building, denominated Carleton
House! _ _

Now, Sir, as the name of NASH will, no doubt,
live is story, I wish that the orthography may be
ta►rrectly transmitted to posterity, and will, there-
fore, thank any of your intelligent correspondents
to iiiforn► me, through the medium of the STATES-
MAN, whether. this Mr. NASII 16 the Mr. NAISH, Who
formerly lived in Lambeth Marsh, and it so, why an
assault has been committed upon his name by knock.
inglAl out?
VERITAL

THE4TRIC4L CORRESPONDENCE.
THEATRE ROYAL, IDR(JUT-L %NE, Feb. 25. 1814.
Drag SIR,—A report being very prevalent that 1 have urged
yen to mere frequent performances on the btage than are com-
patible with your kealtit, and the opinions of your met/Tal
friends, and as I am sure you know this report to be unfouaded,
I shall be glad that you will authorise me to contradict it.
1 am, dear Sir, 3 oar's truly,
To Mr. Kean. S. L. ARNOLD.

DIR. KEAN'S ANSWER.
Feb. 26, 1811.
Mau Sia,—l have great pi-asnre in authorising you to con.
tradiet iu the most unequivocal terms. the report to nbich you
allude. Yon have never pressed me to appear upon the stage
one day earlier than was perfectly agreeable to my own feel.
imp. and you are aware that I have wanted no other spur to
have than the gratikation Of appearing befor a public who
have conferred upon my humble efforts the distinction of so
much flowing approbation. I ass happy to say that I am is
perfect health, and at the service of the theatre, whenever and
as often as you think proper to call upon me. •
I am, dear Sir, yotres, sincerely,
E. KEAN.

To Mr. Arnold.

Danny-Laws TittAtm,—Shylock was performed
on Saturday night with increased 'incest by Mr.
Kurt. His delineation of the. part was truly cha-
racteristic, and his claims to distinction are founded
in his accurate knowledge of his author, in his own
excellent judgment and natural feelings. The reite.
rated plaudits oft full and splendid andienee•ssecom-
'pauied his admirable exertions: Ti, Poilia of NW
SMITH combined to impart an unused degret of in-
terest to the pia
Mr. KERN
tt the Dublin
Theatre.

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The column; and squares, assailed now on every. side, moved
on in the moo firm and perfect order. The artillery opened a
heavy fire on the cavalry that bud planted itself 011 the ehaesseea
' attach was succeeded by 'tithes of Musketry from the utivanc. -.
ing columns of infantry. The enemy's cavalry could not :',nil
Military Report from Colonel Letve, dated Bergeres, February !
11, 1814, ' against such determination. They were forced to quit the
chatisaei, and leave the pasos2es on melt site of it open, and to a
SIR,-.-1 am concer4ed to acquaint von. that the Russian di vi-
. limit their forther attacks solely to the /Woks and rear. The .
sion orfen. Alsillief sedated very considerably on yesterday af-
columns and squares °a the flanks and rear were eqeally as-
!turnout by tin attack of the enemy. My report of sesterday
s:dled, amid not a single one during the whale of the time was
will have mentioned the information that had been received of
Boisarparte being at Suzanne. Gen. Alsudef had his division.
' broken, or lost its order. As night came on, the infantry ut-
consisting of about three thousand five hundred infantry, 4
posted ' tacks sticcertlea to those of the cavalry. As the tro.spe ware-a
enteriug the village of Btoges, They were assailed by sullies of ,•
at Cbampadbert. He was attacked by a very superior corps of
the enmity. live or ail alsomind of which were cavalry, and musketry from a body of infantry that had penetrated by bye- ,
roads on both flanks of their march. Generals Kleist and Kap-
though he formed squares, and resisted most obstinately for a •
lortg time, the enemy finally succeeded in compelling him to siewitz, with their respective corps, however. again broke
fall back, after suffering a very considerah e lea in killed, thrust _lll
F the obstacles opposed to theas, forced their way through
wounded, mind prisoners. He had twenty-tour vice, of cannon the village, though with eousiderable has, and brought in their
w ith him of which fifteen were saved, „nd nine fell into the ' corps, without further attack or melestatium to the position of
hands of, he enemy. Fifteen hundred yen are atinounced to Bergeres, where tiley hivontiqued fur the night.
I The loss in killed, wounded, and prisoners. during this long
have got off unmolested ; the re !•ainder must have suffered or
it arduous struggle, is estimated at about 33110 men, with seven
been dispersed, but great hopes are entertained that many of the
latter will have been enabled to regain their corps. There has pieces of artillery. 7,
,hernesitv evt,!ently contemplated the two
been no time as set for any information regarding them. s ruction of the whole corps. His force must have been double ;
General D'Yorck is at Chateau. Thierry. General Baron his cavalry in more than a treble proportion, prithably 800)
Sacked at Ferte-sous-Jouarre. General Kleist, who with Ge- horses. Field-alarslial filtich,r's artillery wits thore immeroes
I neral Kapsiewitz had moved on yesterday to Ferry Chature—
and
better
served. 111 C enemy's fuss from its fire. amid from she
i
constant repulses of his cavalry by the 6re of the seunres, meat noise, is now lii position.at this place. Field-alursital Illucber
is with them. Further intelligence is expected of the asemy's
movements to decide his. The last accounts are. that he had have been excessive.
I want words to express my admiration of theantrepidity and
showa two squadrons of cavalry a little on this side 'of Etuges. discipline of the troops. Tne example of Field- Marshal Blucher
a I have the honour to be, hr. • himself who was every where, and in the most exposed siren_ .
li. LOWS, Colonel). miens; of Generals Kleist and Kapsiewite : of GenTral (juicer-
Lieutenant-General the Honourable Sir eau, who directed the movement on the eisaitssee ; of General
t &Arles Stewart, K. B. ece. ffie• ' Zietea, and Prince Aaguetus of Prosvite, always et the bend of
his brigade, animating It to the most heroic efforts, caitiff net
My report of yesterday, which 1 hope you will have re-
fail to inspire the soldiers with a resolution. that must have even
attired, mentioned thatagseneral Vasilicholf had been attacked
by the enemy near Fertessous-Jonarre, but he repulsed him, and struck the enemy with admiration and surprise.
took duet pieces of artillery, and two tumbrils. , The position of Chalons presenting the advaintrtem of famine
H. L' n junction of the diferent corps' of Ms army, field- marital'
lifucher resolved on marching thither, having received reports
during the haute, that Generals D'Yorek and Sr ken had ar-
Military Report from Colonel Lowe, dated Bergeres, Feb. 14,
IEI4. rived at Bk. has, and that General %Vinzint,rerode was within
Si ,—A very heavy cannonading was heard durin the whole one or tlyo days march of it. MD whole of the Army Of Silesia
g
of the afternoon of yesterday, its the direction of Montmirail• will thus soon be nuited, and be enabled to advance against the.
enemy with that confidence of success which numbers and imam
By a report just received from General D'Yorck, it appears
that his corps, and that ef General Baron Sackett, had marched afturds.'-1 have the honour to he..&c.
in that direction, and attacked the enemy, who was advancing (Signed) • 11. LOWE.
agaiost him. The corps of General Baron Sacked, and three Lieuf.-Gen. the Hon. Sir C. Stewart, K. )11. . , •
brigades of that of General D'Yorck, were engage', and after .
P. S. Your Aid,-e• Captnii •Ilarris. has .been con-
enaction of several hours, both armies retwiined on the ground,
stantly with the advance or rear gnarde.tiarn:•iession lied po.aliel
iu the same positions they had occupied at the commencement.
Six pieces of cannon were at one time taken by General Baron out. Ile leconsinutied the Priasi..ii cavalry ill th•ar c ',tree
. in the morning,aua I ion much ii.deletal tolsaitier his assistance
an reports.
Sackett, bet these were left, from-the difficulty of the roads,ais
well as four pieces of his own, which he had advanced in Cheat- ;d • .
tack, and could not again withdraw. The force opposed was
Military Report from Colonel Lime. date. haailai eat-tees,
Army et Sileaa, Chalaas. 1 't'..le 16, Itts 1.
General •
the old glard, and other detached corps, amounting to abort ,
5.1,001 men. commanded by Bonaparte in person. . _
Baron flackett attacked the enemy In the village alarnrcilmeit i
hisSstiu,s7
rleceamisedhapaccpyountois,iinhatairiiheynoeur.ariclbil.-riviiirtics.seamdt
yllateis,cr.r.:
which was Sakes and retaken ante times. enemy _. . . . .
to.hunieri
movement oil his right flank, which compelled .
him to tall back • mat e town of anissons, carried it by a.,satia, made
bat could : three Generals and about three thomand men. and lassie t ate -ii •
ieces of cannon. General D'Yorck leas just :mitred here.--
• on tienerti D'Yorek. The enemy attacked. agnio,..iiied .
, snake neimprossion, night leaving both him 4maketnnehad
his p_
troops in the same position. General Baron His corps is following, and. wait that of lam. linron•Skeken.
will arrive here.this evening.' General Itinaicgerode is genera-
D'Yorck at Wart. Bonaparte was to have returned to.
bead-qsarters this morning at Chateau Thierry, and Gen I
Mont- ing upon Beernay. Field.alarshal Blucher wilt flitis he 5,......
s day enabled to form a junction at' the whole.of his force. TLi 1
mirail last night, but bivouacked on the ground.
Martha Marmon', with the 6th corps, is at Etoges. ' union, with Gen. Winzingerode's success, threaten the prospect
Field-Marshal Blucher, with the corps of General Kleist and of a full compensation for any losses that have betel anomie-
Bonaparte was at Etoges yesterday afternoon at four
C ral Kapsiewitz, is he position at this place. Marshal ed. -
_ —
Marine& sir in an Office,r with a lag of truce this morning, o'clock.
with a letter to the Field-Marshal, Which he was directed to Field-Marshal Blucher's bead-qaarters will remaim her: to•
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delivee pensmally, bathe was not received. day.•
I have the honour to be, Ste. I I have the bowline to. be, &c. ,ir
_c. v.
H. LOWE, Colonel. (glued) • : sew LIPWAs,. t
Liesiessat-Chmeral the Hod. Sir,Charles , LientaGen. the lion. Sir Ghas. Stewart,
fit•wart, K.:B. &e. &c. • - • . •4. . - X. 8., &c. &e. &e. •
.'',* - . P. 5. The acconnt of General Wi naingamilltdadahltill *hi,*
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) the play. I P.S.The acconnt o;7f:emirs' w;nsingerwaii**.***** . • •
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kEttx has taken an engagement fir Ifi ; NIHAU Report from Colonel Lowe, data head.qoortern, amass coloadi *6O Jeri hine.how., Ihe atiambemierismo.
Alloy of atampanbert, Feb. IS. bat was joined on the road t 4 Rerinn* by at 011isrOfrom ttee.
Nblin Theatre, at the Obis of Drays -,Laos ' Stadler having remind in h poZels. • Wissingerodo..wkeinegbtilui the idonasams. it **.i***.
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' at ileigerestie two days **boat any tabretaaat being . edoosrnca„ 1„ • .-1
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