Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-16

MT. SpcranSN anu his
nesy, were the persons who revealed 10 =
Bonaparte secrets Of such magnitude
he sent for the former, and gave orders
70 the Project of the Police to seize anu
seal his papers, as likewise those OF Mf
Magnesy, and make the latter lm'h0oi'
atelv depart for Siberia.
Whist they were executing the oraers
of the emperor, MIR. Speranskl arrives
being totally ignorant of what was gong
forward at the paiace-H. l. M. receiv,
ed him in his usual manner, and toto
him that he was greatly chagrined that
he should have been betrayed by friend
in whom he had reposed the greatest
confidence. "How is it credlble," an
wered the Secretary, That any one
could be traitor TO so good and mag.
unanimous Prince as your Majesty {"
{" WELL" replied the Emperor, You
are the friend of whom speak. Mr.
Spersnski excused himself, saying that
it was calumny Of the numerous enc
mics which his extraordinary elevation
had rsised him that H. l. M. never had
minister who served him with more
fidelity and zeal, and to pacify the MAJ
lice Of his rivals, he was disposed 10 re-
sign.
At this moment H. I. M. was INFORM
ed that the Secretary at War wished to
have an interview with hinl-the minis
ter came to let him know that the plan
approved by H. l. NJ. for the ensuing
war with France was missing, that Il
was ascertained that his Aid-de-Camp
had delivered it to Mr.. Speranskl, who
had demanded it OF him.
Alexander returning to his cabinet
where Mr.. Speranski was, repremanded
him anew with this fresh proof OF his
guilt. The secretary then confessed
his crime and implored the clemency OF
his sovereiga, who as last proof OF his
goodness and benignity, told him that
he might choose either of the two alter
natives, that of being tried 10y the docu-
ments and evidence which appeared a
gainst his conduct, or be banished to
Siberia.
Speranski, as was very natural, pre-
ferred the latter, and his majesty order
ed him to go home Immediately where
he would find that the necessary dis
positions had been taken to that effect.
Notwithstanding that terminating or
der, Speranski, instead of going home,
directed his coachman to conduct him
to Mr.. Magnesy's hosse, but he had
already departed for Siberia. Spcranski
then repaired 20 his home whore d
coach was ready to conduct him to the
same place. He went up to his room,
and from that the project of the police
was waiting for him, he paid him many
compliments, apoIogising for not having
been there to receive him. The project
Of the police replied that that was not the
time to make compliments, that he
could not be ignorant Of the nature OF
his visit, and therefore to prepare him
self without delay for the Journey. He
was permitted 10 take any thing with
him but papers.
On examining his papers the affair as
sumed new aspect. a most horrd
plo, and conspiracy was discovered
Itappears that their plan was to possess
themselves OF the persons of the empe-
FOR, and of the Grand Duke Constan-
tine: to conduct them in the first place
to France, then secure the rest of the
imperial family, the principal person
ages and persons in Office, who were not
of the French party, disorganize the
government, and introduce anarchy and
confusion. The conspirators were then
to implore the assistance Of Bonaparte
to restore order, and in this manner
20 deliver up the Russian nation into
lis hands.
In consequence of this discovery, or
ders were sent to detain Mr.. Speranski,
and he was conducted to the citadel of
St. Petersburgh. to stand trial, to dis
cover lis accomp!ices.
At this time prince Bragation dis
covered two spies about his person, who
confessed amongst other things that
courier had just passed with forged pass
ports, whose mission was Of the utmost
importance, and was going to Tangaroff
by circuitous route. The general gave
orders to tetain him and he was accord
ingly taken. He is Pole who speaks
The Russian tongue very well, a colonel
in the service Of France; he had load
oi ga.u ducats with him: and he was
commissioned to bribe and mutiny the
Cossacks and Tartar troops in the vici-
uity of Tobolshi, where the insurrection
was to commence as soon as the troops
took the field and whilst the emperor
and his brother were in the army. 1t
appears that Bonapar,e had furnished for
that and other objects upwards of 500,
600 ducats in gold, 1.-TWO millions and
half Of dollars.
Such is the plan of the revolution
which Bonaparte had projected for our