Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-05-04
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| TASTY Stiu the mouse OF LorraIu
The celebrated Maria Theresa, the
mortal enemy of Frat,ce, never exul-
ted more, than when che bestowed her
daughter Maria Antoinette on Louis
Jaw. Can their union BE portentous,
OF the late of the one about 70 take
placa.
The papers contain variety Of cap
lures OF vessels under the american
aad other flags, sent in the ports of
France and countries under her inila.
ence.
From the Baltimore Federal Gazette.
BONAPARTE'S MARRIAGE.
Some account OF b rthier's mis-.
lsion, translated from the Altoona Mer-
|cury of 2oth March:
Vienna, March 1o.-The Prince
Ncuicha;el, with numerou, train of
french nobili y aud off, ers in his suite.
was met on the frontiers by the Aus
trlan field marshal prince Estsrhazi.
&c. On the 4th inst. they arrived at
the capital. On the afternoon of the
5th, Prince Neufchael was received
at the gates of the city by numerous
cavalry and infantry---being placed in
the Imperial coach of state, attended
by the Marshal of the Palace, Counr
Schatgotch, and followed by his suit,
was escorted by the Austrian cavalry.
With bands of music, through extend. d
lines OF infantry, amidst Continued po-
polar shouting to the Imperial Palace.
The day was remarkably fine, the
streets, Windows and house tops crow
lied by taose anxious to view the grand
saloon OF the palace, where the EN-
.peror was seated on the throne, with
the commanders OF the Austrian and
hungarian guards on the right aud
left, the emperor's aG;utant at shprr
aistancc--As prince ~. entered, Inc
emperor raised mis- hat, desiring hiniio
remain covered. The prince oliver
ed speech 10 which the empa
replied whsh the former Introduced
severaiiy all the noblemen and off GERS
OF MS suite: thin nc and they, having
bowed each three times before the
shrone, Withdrew, accompanied and
checred by the bands as before. Dul
ring the interview the French prince
and suite remained near the IL peslal(
throne, while the Austrian MOBILITY C.
ven OF highest rank were stationed az
d distsnce and in the back eroun-.
10 this succesded pfince N 8. formal
ADDS noes OF the empress and arch-
dukes at their palaces. The evening
concluded witn a grand concert ana
ball, at which attended prince n. his
suite and all the court, except The p,in-
cess Maria Louisa.
On 6th-Grand Dinner at the EN-.
press; in the evening Masquerade,
distinguished by taste and spiendor.
On magnificent Temple, supported
by Transparent columns, whose drape-
ry represented the national colours of
France and Austria, were exhibited the
letters l.. and n (Louisa and Napole-
on.) The whole court attended, NOT
excepting The Empress, whose health
is not yet returned.
On the 9TH, grand dinner at Prince
NeufchatePs--in the evening, spien-
did party at Prince Trantmaunsdorl's
Ga the 9Th, same ceremony and
movements as on he 5th. Prince n.
declared in form the object Of his mis-,
sion, viz. TO ask the hand OF the Arch
duchess Maria Louisa for the Empe..
ror his master. The Sovereign, as
the head of the Imperial and Arch
ducai House, having answered, the
Princess appeared, conducted by the
Grand Chamberlain, accompanied ",
her Governor and Goyerness--when.
having declared her age, (in her = h
Year, she consented to the propositjos.
Prince Neulchatel then presented her
with letter and the portrtit, from has
Sovereign. The Coverness suspended
the portrait on the bosom oil the Pfin-
cess. After which Prince N. had sA
audience OF the E.mpress---thence pro.
ceeded to the apartments prepared bv
he Archduke Chaies for this occasion !.
where he made known the request OF
MS Master, that the l'ricee Charles
you'd represent him Ia tne mHria -
CEREMONY, tor when purpose he h,as
led the procuration. Tne Austri4a
irand Master at Cerencnirs add