The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-04-27
Nery late from France.
DEFEAT OF THE ALLIES


ing fate of the Allies, Already verified by the ar
rival ofthe GrGfpus The allied Russians Prussians,
Austrisas, Saxons, Cossacks and British have been
defeated and cut up IN France, Italy, and the Meth
erlands-The French claim series Of brilliant VIC
tories, from the llth to The 9oth February
The Allied Armys advance had been within so miles
OF Paris, but IN consequence of Two battles gained
by the French, they had been compelled to retreat
distance OF one hundred miles, with an immense
loss OF men, cannon, standards, &c.
Couat Burna's corps, which had at first advanced
as tar as the gates of Lyons, had been routed and
driven back as far as Switzerland, with n considers-
be dimlnuuon OF its force. Some OF the French
troops were under the walls Of Geneva.
Inc advance OF the army under Marshal Augerau,
had already reached Macon, on its way to intercept
the retreat Of the Allies through BAIL in Switzer
snJ the only practicable route which they had found
for the invasion OF France. Should AugeIeau sue
ceed IN gaming possession of that pass, before the
Allies retire, their fate will be sealed
General Graham. fhe hero OF ST. Sebastian had
been defeated at Antwerp, and had been obliged to
fly from the envrons of that city.
The Treaty between Ferdinand and Bonaparte has
been ratified by the Cor,es, and the Spaniards are
quitting the fratenk embraces of their British 'pro-
teci0rs," who IN the devoted city of Sr SEBASTIAN,
evlnced such "BUsNrNc lore" for them. Ferdinand
had been in Spain 10 or IL days. The Spaniards
have agreed to expel the British.
The Viceroy of Italy has defeated the enemy, kill
ling aud wounding upwards of 5000, taking $500
p'isohers, among thcm many Senetas ana forty OIL
hcers, and much baggage.
Schwartzenburg has been beaten, with the loss of
l4,Oo0 prisoners. rs pieces of cannon, aud great
quantity of baggage.
On the 18th February, the cannon at Paris
nounced new victory gained by the Emperor over
corps OF 25 or $4,000 men, uuder the Prussian
Generol kleist The result 5000 prisoners, 10
standards, generals, and many cannon.
The Allied Army of Silesia composed of Rus.
sans and Prussians, amounting to 10000 men, un-
der Sacken, LAngeron, York and Kleist had been
beaien, dispersed and annhated in four days with.
out material loss on the part of the French.
The Head Quarters Of Napoleon had been at
Troyes. 90 miles from Paris. from whence he had
moved in pursuit of the enemy.
The King OF Naples (Mura) had declared war
against France, by proclamation dated I'd Feb.
Wellington was approaching Bordeaux A letter
from that city, dated March S, states that he had
had battle with Soult, at Ortes. on the 28th Feb.
and that the latter defeated with the loss of
6000 men,
The greatest zeal and energy prevailed through.
out France The people were highly inflamed at the
outrages OF the Cossacks and other allied troops
We have not room in this paper for detail of their
atrocities suffice II 10 say they Of the most
paroarous nature. They assassinated peaceable in
habtants quartered mayor; put child in the fire
10 OBTAIN from ats unhappy mother what they wanted
and shameiolly violated females Of every description
hom the age of Is to 60. With savage fury they
broke INTO the hoSbtais the asylum of misfort une
and robbed and msnged all the French they found
IHs City or PARIS, the depositary Of all that is
rare and precious in the arts and sciences, was to
have been blot,ed from the list of cities by these
HuHnc invaders ! But HEAVEN has arrested the tor
rent of barbarsm Thus far have they been permit
ted to go, but "here have their proud waves been
stopped"
French official article of Oath Feb states that
Commissioners had been appointed by France, Rus
sia, Austria and Prussia, treat Of the conditions
OF a suspension 81 Grnis and that they had met al
Lusgny.
The conscription of 1915 has been raised.
The Emperor Napoleon has issued a decree con-
hscatng the estates of Frenchmen who have been in
the service of the coalesed powers in any captivity
since 2Oth Dec. 1913. lThis is an evidence Of the
immense power of Nopoleon. Although surround
ed by armed foes in the very heart Of France, he s
so little apprehensive of the " restoration Of tie
BoHr60ns," that he does not scrupe to issue his do
cree', contiscang the persons and estates Of their
adherents.
Paris article of Feb. 28th, states that the Con-
gress OF Chatillon continues but the enemy uses ev
cry kind OF impediTnent to its progress. The Cos.
sacks stop the Couriers at every step They com
pc! them TO go far Of their way that although
they are only so leagues from Chaton, in straight
line. the courier arrives only in a or days. II is
the first time the laws Of nations have been thus vio
lated. Among the least civilized nations, the cou-
riers OF ambassadors respected and no hindrance
rs gwen to their communications with the govern.
hehIS. Boston Patriot.
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