Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-11-27

new snare iaid Tor ner ,aitn : thtt nus
tria irrevocably decided upon war, would
rot return topaclfc ideas, and that she Yves
syenno longer free TO return to them ] he
exchange of all places evidently proved
that part OF the sums granted to the En-
glish ministry, TO serve their ends on The
continent, were arrived at its destination,
and the power who had just traiiiched with
her alliance, could no longer spare the
blood of her subjects, the price Of which
she had just received. All further expla-
nation with the cour, OF Vienna be ng thus
become impossible, The way of arms is
henceiorwerd the only one compatible
with honor.
Let England applaud herself upon hay.
ing at length found allies let her reioce
that blood is about to flow on the CONT
nent: let her fauer herself that her Own
country win be spared: let her hope 10
find her safety in the. disco,d oil other
sta,es--her joy will be OF sl,or, duration.
her hopes will be in vaiu--and the day is
hot far distant, when the rights Of nations
viii be at length respected.
The Emperor, obliged 10 repel an UNI
just aggression, which he has in vain en-.
deavoored TO prevent, has been constraiE-
cd to suspend the execution OF bis FIRST
designs. He has withdrawn from the
shores OF the Ocean those old bands so
often victorious, and be- marches st their
head. He will not lay down his arms be- !
fore he has obtaiued full and entire salts /
faction and complete security bclb for
has own states and those of his allies.
The Emheror's Shecch IN he Sero.e,
SENAross,--in the present crcum- /
stances OF Europe, feel the necessity OF
appearing in the midst of you, and of
making known to you nay sentiments.
am about to quit my capital to put N.Y.
self at the head of the arrny, and carry a
speedy succour to ny allies and to de- (
iend the dearest interests of my people.
The wishes OF the eternal enemies of
the continent are accomplished : war has
begun in the heart Of Germany. Austria
and Russia have united with England, and
our generation is drawn anew into all he
calaulIties of war, a few dsys ago, I still
hoped TIA. peace would not be disturbed
menaces ane oulsagss found me i,noassg.
BILE; but the Austrian army las crossed he
Inn, Munich is Invaded iIlr EieGtor of Ba-
varia is driven out OF his capital; all my
hopes are vanished.
IL is at this instant that the wickednsss
of the enemies ofthe continent has unveii-
ed itself. They were yet apprehepsive of
the manifestation OF my profound love Of
peace they were apprehensiye lest Aus
trla, Of the sight Of he abyss which they
had dug under her footsteps, should return
10 sentiments OF juSlice and moderation :
they have hurried her into war. ] am
grieyed at the blood It will cost Europe !;
bat the Ffehch name viii obtain new lus-
ire from it.
Senator'S, when AT your desire, OF the
veice OF the whole French people, set the
imperial crown upon my head, ! received
from you, from every citizen, the engsge-
ment to maintain il pure, sad uusuliied.
My people have given re in every citcun- /
stance proofs OF their confidence and their
love. They win Fly under the colors OF
the Emperor and OF his army, which in
few days will have passed tie frontiers.
Magistrates, soldiers, citizens, all wish
TO maintain the country free from the in
huehce OF England, who, il size prevailed.
would grant us only peace surrounded
with igaominy and SIS me he principal
conditions Of which would be tic burning
Of our fleets, The Cling up our poris, and
the annlhilation Of our industry.
All the promises have made to tire
French people, have kept. The French
people, IN their turn, have taken no en-
sagemeDt with ne ihst they have not sur.
passed. IN this cifcums,anse 50 important
Tor their glory and mme, they will continue
to merit that name Of Great People With
which saluted them in he midst Of the
fields OF battle.
Frenchmen your Emperor will do his
duty my soldiers will do theirs: you VIII
do yours
FRIBoURe, in Brisgav, Sept is.
On the 7,h inst. tie Ausufipns crossed
the Inn at Barhousen.--ODe column took
the road 70 Mulhdorf, and ditecled H.,
march towards Laudshut, where II arrived
/ on The 10th. No intelligence las yet been
received Of its lurtber progress; bet IL is
( consclured lhat il will msrclt. or has al.
ready marched towards ingoistadl, thence
70 proceed to Dohawert, where it wIi take
! post The other column marched By tie