Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-11-15
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The Neapoltans not included, because =
lukewarmness has arisen between Napoleon and
Murat owing 10 the desire of the former to make
the latter King OF Poland and then 10 unite NopIes
10 the kingdom ofltaly.
90 The best officers in the French service in the
public estimation in France are, 1. Macdonald
Duke of Tarentum, formerly of the Irish brigade.
and born of Irish parents, AT Douay, a man of keel
lent character and generally beloved 2. Ney,
Prince ct Moskwa, native of Alsacc, an nfiic en-.
of the TaIest qualities, and of great personal brave
ry, activity ant GOODNESS 5 BeauharIOis, Vicero,
OF Italy, of the late empress reniarkah for his
presence OF mind courage, and aDabie char :.cter
Oudinot, Duke of Reggie, esteemed one of the
bravest officers in the French service Suchet
Duke of Albnfera, active aud skilfuI officer ; 6
Sout. Duke of Danatia, chiefly eminei I for his
desperate personal courage - Victor. Duke of Bel
luuo, an officer OF great activity and good moral
character.
Bert'ricr, Prince of NeuCebatel and Wagram
eminent for has skill u managing the staff affairs of
an army. b'Avoust, Prince OF Eckmuhl, much at
taclrc1 20 NfpOleon, and conider Tally emp wed by
him % difficult services Iunot, Duke of Abrmtes
man # great bravery. bat devoid Of all skill MS
geucral, lately sent governor to Venice, owing to
various military bluuders with which he has been
charged; hugereau, Duke nf Castiliosne, esteemed
valuable ofeeTj Masscna Prince OF Essing; late
Iy retired from service ing the loss OF his sight
an oher iniiruiites, but Immensely rich. Moriicr
Duke OF IrevisO. and Mamont Duke of Ragusa
owe their promotions chiefly 10 their personal at
tachment to Napoleon JourpIap has ALWAYS been
deemed an unfortunate commander, and was Gdu.
Geo to aecompany Joseph INTO Spain, from long
subssting friendship between hem.
" The famous Barrere is attached to the police
with "A pension of 10. COO lyres aud writes the pc
litieal articles and structures which appear In The
Monlteur Barras the ex.Iireetor, lives on his e.
tate in Burgundy Carnot lives privately is Paris :;
Sieyes, ereaied count aud senator lives ~, much
ependori Paris.
Political pafies in France consist chiefly OF the
adherenls OF government, Of a small party of re
publlca 8 and still smaller party &c ancient rava
lists. he marriage q N oleou with the Austri.f
pince IS attached the Whole Bourbon party TO the
present dypasy
=" Tie EN-Kiog and Queen uf Spain, with her
Prince pi Peace 'nd two 4 the Juninr children. re-
side 81 tnmc, Ferdinand frpusDs hiins elf II Y allen
oy, near Bios, chateau belonging 10 tie Prince OF
BE evente he hunts in The rest aud is cor
stantly attended by gems q srme but is supposed
to have no inclination 90 escape take on himself
the cares of government, owing TO the Coibl,sse de
son esprit
" No paper money is in circulation in France
Gold and silver coin exists IN great abundance in
NapoieOns, ard do ble NapCoous o. sold and in
the cent sJls two rancs, onL franc aud half and
quarter fraue ofslver
g Butchers meat u Paris is from ia. i-o 10
per pound ot 20 ounces ~ the public markets
bread I'd. cheese 7d butter Is. 81. (in priI ,
potatoes. th' English busliel, al o,finsr, wine
6d. pc. bottle good burgundy 3d. ordinary ella
ret lOd. and good ciaret Is. 9d. Iu the pl,.vi,
ces, the wbole are 50 u err cent cheaper. Colonial
piohuce Is yeiy dear Loaf sugar 6s ,ic round
moist sugar d ca Coffee At per ounce lie bee
roo sugar is ~ present rs deHr rs WCst Inds anu
IS much mixed with The latter ~ the vendors
HE direct TX, but tiihing, amounting all
together, 10 hnu'eholdrrs To not NOR thru or y
pc. cent, on the rental Of their house. The reve.
nue. Is chiefly raised hy duties on imports and cN
ports, add imposis ou staple manufactures and a
lsuu tax Of about Sd. IN The poun0.
" The f'ads are IN fine condition o. private
buildi' rs there gre few new ones. Trad IN penc.
raj is dead, and agrirul IRE is nouiishine ira-
vclng is secure, and robbers little heard Of There
IRE no public executions except for murder atI
coming. The legal prisons ere almost empty bu
the state prisons generally full.
" The Codc Napoleon is Hcted upon in all the
courts OF law 10 France aud rs dependencies > ano
It o gene ah adopted 10 the princpaities 81 the
Confederation OF tho Rhine Ia is much .tf,roye,l
OF by tho people Of France
The rage zoe dress aud luNur, on generals is Il
the highest pchiD Pans I lac NapOlcOn-no5.lity.
now oec0me very numerous, keep splendid cqul.s
gcs aud great rctinues u servants exceeding any
tlnng known in England. With very sunptifaus T.,
bies. Ice Prince Of Beneyente Clarke Duke If
Fclire Maret Duke OF Bassabo > Casnb.ct.. cs,
Prince OF parmai saysdy. Duke of lgovigns 4; ,be !
Prince Of Eekmuhl Fodchet, Duke If O,rsnto I
and Augereau, Duke Of Csstfio.io; .ie suDI,,sed
" ENJOY from 50 to 100000 sterling per aasun =.