Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-08

Their powers PRUSSIA probably against France, and
ne promises to do great things against us, which
promise he vii! no doubt perform as efectually as
ne has doncVll his others.
THESE Tapeys contain al oan account of the open
in%Pf the NatiSqal COu9ei.
PARIS, June16.
&.seeh Of Bonsayte 20 the Legislative 30
Thisdsy, ~ 18th. ae Emperor proceeded from
palace of Ne legislative bo.ly-Discharges Of arti
iery announced bis departure from the Thuileries,
and his arrival at the palace Of the legislative body
. The Empress, Queen HAtensc, Princess Pau
line, the Grand Duke of Wcrtemburg, and the
Grand Duke of Frankfort, were in one Tribune: the
corps diplomatiquein another Tribune the bishops
convoked for the council and the MAYORS and depu-
ties nj the grand cities, summoned TO be present at
the baptism OF the king of Rome, bench
His majesty placed himself on his throne-The
king of Westphalia. the princes, grand dignatarics
grand eagles ofthe legion Of honour, occupied their
accustomed places about his majesty, prince Jerome
Napoleon on his right.
After the new members had been presented and
taken the oaths, the emperor made the following
speech.
Z" Gentlemen definfies Of departments 10
the Legislative Body.
The peace concluded with the emperor of Aus
have contracted the birth OF the king of Rome
mas tnibiiet my wishes, and satisfies my people with
respect to the future
g The affairs Of religion have been too often rnix-
ca IN ana sacricedto the interests of state of the
third order. X half of Europe has separated from
the church Of Rome, we may attribute it specially
10 the contradiction which has never ceased 10 exist
between the truths * the principles Of religion which
oeiong to the whole universe, and the prctens;ons
ana interests which regarded only very small cor
OF ItaIy
have put an end to this scandal for ever. Ibave
YRed Rome to the cmpire-I have given palaces
20 me ropes nj Rome and at Paris; il they have at
heart the interests OF religion they viii often so;or
g the centre of the affairs Of christianity was
9ps that 81. PeterPreferred Rome to an abode even
h-stettcy Land.
:, Holland has been united to the empire; she is
not be complete '-
he principles adopted by the English govern
meat not to recognise the neutrality OF any fac have
Obliged me To possess myself of the mouths Of the
Ems, the Wescr, and the Elbe, and have rendered
an ,nteF'or communication with the Baltic ndispen-
sadie 70 me- It's not my territory that wished to
increase, but my maritime means
" America IS making efforts 10 cause the freedom
OIL ,aer flag to be rccognised-will second her
'' have nothing but praises to give TO the Soyer-
eisns of the Confederation of the Rhine.
The Union OF the Valas had been foreseen ey-
CT since tue act OF Mediation, and considered as ne
eessay to coucate the Interests of Switzerland with
Z" The English bring all the passions info plav. One
time they suppose France TO have all the designs
th"t eouid alarm other powers, designs which She
eoiu nave put IN execution IL they bad entered in
20 ner polcy. ~ another time they make an appeal
to the pride Of nations IN order to excito tbei, zeal
ousy. They lay hold Of ali circumstances which arr
Use out OF the unexpected events of the times in
when we are-t IS war over every part of the
Continent tl!at can alone ensure their prosperity
wish Tor nothing that is not in The treeties have
concluded win never saoriice The bIooJ of r,,
Pcope TO interests that are not immediately The
interests Oh 10y empire. hattcr myself that the
Peace o. We Conrncnt win not be disturbed
nc hiHg oil Spain is come to assist nj Ills l.st
socInnIty. have gwen him all that was neqC ssa al
proper 70 unite the Interests and hearts of the DIFF
terent people Of his provinces Sinee 800 ,be
gcate part OF the strong places in Spain have been
,'Nc" ate. memorable sicgcs The insurgents have
been beat In great number OF pitched battles -
England has felt that this war " as auproaebiug he
termination, and that iutrirties and Geld vcre 10
lougcr sufficient 20 nourfsh t. She found bcrsclf
therefore Obliged to change the nature oft and from
IN auNiiafy sbe IS become principal. All She haze
oi troops OF the Inc have been sent into tb. prs,i
saia-i'n land, Scotland, aud ireland are drain d
-Sngiish blood has at length flowed in forrerte i,
several actions glorious TO the French arJos-'I'Lis
So''i'cs asnst CTthase, which seemed hit would
pc Decided m fields on the ocean, or beyood tl,c
seas, vail bencetorth be decided on the nlsins &c
Spain When Englan.l shall be exhausted. When sf,
SHAH at last hove felt the evils which Cor twentN
years she has Withse mu.h cruelty poured upon tie
Continent, when half her families all be IN MOURN
~ Then shall peal of{hunderfput IN end to the
siArFof The Peniusals Tie des ,ies Of her armies
~. Syenee Europe and Asa Vanishing this scco.d
Pune war
"Genfienen Detmi$ ~ Detayfments to
lie 1/BisAlflSe soay.
have orIcred nov minister In law deforc 90,
TIC accounts Of 500 and 1910 II is The Object for
when have called YOU t1ge her Yod.ysiN see In
mem the prosperous state Of my fnanceA kThourh
"a'e Placed vi,i'ih tIree mOnlhs 100 millions ex-