Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-13

and being also threatened with large
Turkish army in the rear, he raised the
seigc ind returned to Egypt
The Turkish army, soon after his return
to Egypt, us was expected, landed at A.
6oukir. 1t consisted OF about 1000 men
He immediately made proper dispositions
20 insure the tranquility of Egypt, by send
ing detachments TO different quarters, and
marched with between nine and ten thou
sand men to meet Mustapha Pacha, the
commander of the Turks.
An action soon ensued, in which about
twelve thousand Turks persisted, and all
the rest with their commander, and every
thing which belonged to them fell into the
hands of the victor. This was the last ex-
plot which Bonaparte performed i'll the
East. He returned torrance, and left the
army under the command of gen. Kleber,
VINO soon after defeated and dispersed ano-
ther Turkish army of seventy thousand
men, and shortly after that exploit, fell by
the hand OF an assassin. The command OF
the army then devolved upon gen. Menou,
who alter some time, fought battle with
the British army under the command of
gen. Abercrombie. The British were vic
torious, and the general, Menou, entered
into treaty which secured the return of
the french troops to their own country
wien Bonaparte arrived at Paris, he
was courted by all parties. The affairs of
France at that time were in deplorable
situations The Austrians had regained
all Italy, except Genoa, where Massena
with the remains of his army was shut up
without hope of succor. An Austrian ar
my threatened to enter into the southern
parts CT france, and great preparations
were making for an invasion in the north
notwithstanding this perilous situation,
when almost every one looked to Bonaparte
as a deilyerer, majority of the direc-
tory, with some other leading men, medi-
tated his destruction, so that he was obIig
ed to enter into a project with the Abbc
Sleyes, and others, to change the govern
ment. In this perious situation there was
no choice for Bonaparte between his own
| destruction and the dissolution of the power
OF MS enemies. There was not even time
Tor dciiberation. Hewas compelled with
out hesitation 10 choose 6et7veeu a halace
ana PRISON, throne and sca60id, a
| diadem and death
Bonaparte, being created first consul,
! Immediately proposed peace to the cabl4
nets of Austria and England These an
pllcations were rejected with disdain. He
! then published suitable address to the
French peoPle-roused their enthusiasm.
and prepared Cor war.
| y powerful army was pat under the COM
| mand OF the celebrated gen. Moreau, who
marched into the heart of Germany, sur
passed his own former exploits and termi-
mated the. campaign and the war, by the
| great and memorable battle Of Hohenlin-
| den.
\ But IN the meantime, and after Moreau's
army was organized. Bonaparte marched
from Dion at the head of another army
n great part of which was composed of vo-
I lunteers. They crossed the Alps by new
rout and entered Italy by surprise. The
austrian General Melas, depending upon
the numbers and discipline of his army,
and great superiority, particularly in caval-
ry and artillery, brought on the celebrated
battle OF Marcrgo, which terminated so
much TO the glory Of Bonaparte. This ac-
ton was soon succeeded by the battle of
Itchenlinden--aDdt they were succeeded by
the treaty OF Amiens, which once more,
seemed to restore France to repose, and
Europe to peace ard tranquility.
| Ibe treaty OF Amiens was soon after vi
olated by the British. Another war cnsued
between France and England on that ac-
count. Alter some time, the Emperors of
Austria and Russia were induced to form
coalition with England. Their career
was short-Scarcely indeed had they de-
CldItu war before their combined forces
were defeated at Austerlitz. The Empe-
rors were witnesses, as well to the great
ness, as to the clemency of the victorious
Bonaparte.
All the events which relate to Bonaparte
since the treaty of Amiens, have been so
, Frequently published, that it is not necessa-
ny to give the details.
1t IS not uncommon, even in American
prints, to brand the name Of Bonaparte,
with the cpithets, migrate, rcgicide, ty-
rant, usurper, &c.--In reply, let the fol-
lowing be read:
1t seems to be generally admitted, that
at the time when the chief authority was
committed TO the hands of Bonapartc, it
was necessary for the preservation OF
France, that all the resources of that coun-
try should be concentrated. Gen. Moreau,
who assisted Bonaparte in the revolution,
it is said, had rejected similar PROPOSE
ton, and preferred to act a subordinate
part under Bonaparte.
The French ration, worn down by the
, frequent ev J.utiohs which had happened
and dreadIng future storms, seemed not
only TO pant for repose, but to despair OF
establishing free aud representative re-
; public. They once more cast their ewes
upon permanent government The Ia
Tents Of Bonapartc, and grateful sense OF
the services which he had rendered, in.
duccd them 20 turn their eyes towards him.
1.-THE situation of France, or the general
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