Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-23

4 MAD misguided tnSlr anniversaries, became
| guilty of numerous provocations, and rete-
rated insults; and that affairs had assumed
such an alarming appearance, as left no o.
ther alternative but war.
The emperor then saw that the force of
circumstances was such, as compelled him
to take up arms against his ally. He there
fore ordered preparations to be made
In the mean time affairs were conducted
with the greatest CELEBRITY at Berlin. The
Prnssian troops invaded Saxony, advanced
as far as the frontiers ofthe confederacy of
the Rhine, and insulted the advanced posts.
On the 9TH, at Bamberg, his majesty the
emperor received a courier from prince
Benevento at Mentz, who brought two i'm
portant dispatches-one a letter from the
king of Prussia 90 odd pages in length
the manifested which is nothing but libel
against France, such as England issues
through the medium of her 5OOl. year
scribb!ers. The emperor did not read the
whole of it, but said to those around him,
81 pity my brother the king of Prussia
he does not understand French--he surely
never read that rhapsody"
To this letter was attached the famous
note ofbaron KnobelsdorfI "Marshal (said
the emperor to Berthicr). we are challen-
ged for the 9Th of Ortober-never did a
Frenchman want punctuality on such an oc-
CASTOR but as 1t is said that a fair queen
is tobe present to witness the contest, let
Us shcw our politeness, and march to Sax
ony without going to bed"
The emperor was right in saying so, fer
the queen of Prussia was in the camp,
dressed like an Amazon, in the uniform of
her regiment of dragons, writing 90 letters
day, to extend the flames of war. We
q frc a ~
fire to her own palace. Next to her comes
prince Lewis of Prussia youth full offire
and heroism, who, encouraged by the pro-
motors OF war, fatters himself with acau;r-
ing great fame amidst the vicissitudes of
war. At the instance of these two great
personnges, the whole court has sounded
tie trumpet of war; but when it shall have
once appearedwith all its terrors, each will
wish to eXolcrate themselves from the
blame Of having spread it over the peacable
regions OF the north. Then we shall find
that they will throw the blame on the king,
who is worthy man, tluped by their ar
tiiices and intrigues.
Proclamation Of BonahGrtc, addressed to
the Sarons.
SAxoMs!
The Prussians have seized upon your
territory. step forward for its deliver
ance They have forcibly broken the ties
which united your troops, and attached
them to your army. You have TO shed Your
blood for interests which are not only alien
but hostile 10 you. NV armies were on
the point Of leaving Germany, when your
territory was violated; they Shall return
TO France as soon rs Prussia acknowledges
your Independence, and rcnounccs the de-
signs VII CT she formed against YOU
SAXoNs. Your prince had until this mo-
Inent, declined 10 form alliances which are
50 repngnant to his duties If lie has since
consented to them, it has only been forcib,y
occasioned by the invasion Of the Prussiai,s.
was deaf to the repeated provocations
which. Prussia gave to my people; ! was
deaf to them as long rs she confined her ar
mam2nts within her own bound .rics and
my minister did not leave Berlin until she
had violated your land.
SAzoNs Your fate is in your own hands
would you hesitate between those who
subdued you. and those who are willing to
protect you? NV victories will insure the
existence and Independence Of your prince.
The victories Of Prussia WI lay everlasting
letters on you. Tomorrow they win de-
mand the Lausitz. and the next dav the
banks on the Ilbe. I5ut what do say
Have they not for long time past endca-
vored TO force your prince to acknowledge
q sovereignty which, if submitted to would
erase you from the rank ofnations
Your independence, your constitution and
your liberty, would then only consist in re-
membrance; and the shadows of your an
cestors, of the brave Saxons, would lie dis
graoed, by yonr being, without resistance
cast into slavery which has been so long
premeditated, and by your country being
degraded so low, as to constitute a Prussian
province.
Givenin orr head quarters at Ebersdorf,
October II, 1906.
(Sisned)
NAPOLEON.