Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-06-08

of the sixteenth Of February, having
been preceded by extraordinary and ter.
rhc symptoms. The shock continacd for
two MINI ties. with the respite Of few Sc
conds, an unusual length. The constsrna.
ton of the town of Villette was beyond
conception /; all the bells ringing, monks,
praying, women screaming, the people
running desperately through the streets !;
and the horses and cattle, as usual, join
ing N tine terror and noise. The solid
roSkewaA shock like cradle, and the
ship ins3the hzrbor tossed up and down
as i'm a swing. Two more shocks en- :
s2ed the, next day, though not so severe.
The only actual damage to ths buildings
is the fall or ore hospital, and one of the
gates of the town. 'rne packet put back
in the hurricane, and did nut sail again
till the 18th, when 1t was currently re-
ported and believed, that three islands on
the coast Of Sicily, with Syracuse itself.
had been destroyed.
PARIS, April4.
Yesterday the emperor and empress be.
ing seated on ,hsir thrones, and surrounded
by the prIncesses of the blood. the grand
dignitaries, and grand officers, received
the homage and felieitAtions of the senate
OF France, the senate of Italy, the council
Of state, &c.
The. president of the. senate addressed
their mAesties in these terms:
To the Emperor.
"SIKE--it is with The utmost respect.
ful and profound emorion that the senate
this day present themselves before yosr
majestyp Never have they more powerfully
telt the force aud dignity of those family
ties<wbfch unite the monarch to his most
faithful subjects. Your most tender ar.
fectiors, Street.-The most intimate desires q!
your heart, will hencelorth be identified
with the FIRST interest of the monarchy.
and the most ardent Wish OF your people -
the duration of the most poweriul dynas.
ty which has ever been founded among
mea.
I" How many hearts, even beyond the
fronders OF your empire, have bounded
with Joy with what is TO constitute your
felicity and your great soul mas not been
insensible to their transports
Europe contemplates with rapture the
august daughter of the sovereign of Aus.
tria en- the glorious throne of Napoleon,
Providence sire, IN reserying for Won th,s
iiiustrious spouse, has been pleasea to
manifest more aid more, that you have
been born for the happiness of natlons, aud
to secure the repose oijthe world"
To the Impress.
"MADAd The shouts of ioy winch
have every were accompanied your ma
jesty's Steps, that concert of benedictions
which still echoes from Vienna to Paris.
are the faithful expression of the sentl.
ments of<tle people. The senate comes
10 Offer 20 yeur mgesy Testimonies OF
homage, not less ardent not less sincere.
g. The imperial crown winch sparkles
on your brow, thar other crown OF kraces
and virtues which tempers and sottens the
lustre of the former, attracts tesards YOU
the hearts of thirty miiiioDs of FrenSnufeu.
WHO make " their joy and pride 70 salute
y-u by the name of tne.r sovereign.
These Frenchmen whom you have adopt.
ed, aud TO wnom, Oy the most sacred of
promises, you nave vowed the sentiments
OF a tender mothery you will 6ud worthy
OF your KIND REGARDS. You will more and
moro cherish this good aud tender. hearted
people, who always feel an anxious wish TO
love those that govern them, aud TO place
affection and honor by the side OF zeal and
obedience.
lnsse sentiments, which we have the
haPpine IS TO express to your IN ajcsties are
under the guarantee Of Heaven, like that
sacred oath whISh has for ever united the
great and splendid destinies of Napoleon
aud Maria LOUISA"
HIS majesty answered the president in
these woras:,
senators. Myself and the empress
merit tas sentimsnls you express towards
as. by tue iove we ocar To our people. The
prosperity of France is Cur frst WISH"
Letter from Count Beiliard, governor
sen. OF Madrid, to the prince
of Neufchatsl..
"My Prince, have this instant
received a confirmation of the intell