Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-18

IiSsau III oHiCc a large prOpcruon oil the
most prominent characters who carried on
the revolution. The legion Of honor esta
olished by Bonaparte, is recognized in all
their military dignities. And above all, Tai
Ileyrand (the director of the whole business)
IS retained in the highest Office of the Coz
vcrument. Will any man say, that the peo-
ipie of France have not succeeded in their
original controversy 7 They have brought
their new king to adopt a Constitution, which
their old one wound have spurned with in
dignity In fact, instead Of promulg ating ar
bitrary DEGREES, as solely emanatiug from his
authority. lie expressly declares. that all
laws shall originate from the constituted au-
thorities, expressed through the organs of
3 senate, and a legislative body chosen by
the people in their electoral departments.
If the French had not succeeded in the
great principles of their revolution, can we
suppose, that Bonaparte would have recciy.
ed an honorary compensation for his retire-
mentf Instead of $4,000 pounds sterling,
ne would have been beset with Is 900 wea.
pons of slaughter. He would have fallen
sacrifice to Cossack barbarity, ifthe allied
powers had not been afraid to have injured
him. Bonaparte after effecung the origi
nal purposes of the nation, retires 10 the
sost saIubrious island in Europe. to partake
Obliged to furnish min. His residence viii
be visited like the tomb OF Mecca, AID war
riors of all nations Will respetc-tRe briitian
] cy OF his military achievements. ,.gs
As a national controversy viewed ON its
primary principles, the French people have
been victorious. They have established
their rights upon the basis they originally
claimed them-and though Bonapa rte Is NOT
their chief magistrate. yet they have oblig.
ed the successor of Louis XVI. to accede to
the express articles on which the conrroyer-
| sly originated While therefore the feder.
alists exuit that France is subjuga ted, and
| Britain has succeeded in restoring the rights
OF the old Bourbon dynasty, it only proves
the Jolly and ignorance of such superficial
politicians. We say, that the Bourbon dy-
nasty is radically destroyed, and that the
government OF France staads on such ground,
! which led Louis XVI to the scatfold for op.
1 posing. The revolution has effected a dy-
nasty. in the public mind, which will ever
preserve the freedom of the citizens of
France. Bonaparte has invigorated the
nation to defend their legitimate rights
! Arts and sciences have hourished during his
northumberland the young men of
| France have been taught to respect their
national honor.
While we contemplate the state of France
it is more serious consideration to view the
situation OF our own Country. France has
been respected In her original claims. The
Ipatriotism OF the citizens has brought their
| enemies to concede to the terms on which
the war began. They claimed voice in
the DEGREES of their monar rich, and thew have
obtainedit. This right is irrevocably rrcoe
nized, and the hero of their armies instead
OF being debased with ignominy, is rewar,
ded ike Marlborough, Nelson. &c. with a
pecuniary retribution and has the offer OF
choosing his place of residence. Whether
this great man Will become pensionerS on
) the fears and approximations OF his enemies
we mus leave To future information. but
thar lie now stand. superior to the youtraees
of a banditsi of Cossacks, is too evident ts
be consradicted. 1.-THE people have acquir,
ed their privileges by his nstrumentalily. he
is wiiiiag 30 retire ike other heroes, ofium
cum digaitafe.
The c.izeus Of the United States are now
|. called tn Consider their own affairs. The
cause of France is settled, and the people
have acquired the object they fought for
Whether the nation of England will concen,
trate their force TO crush our commercial
rights, is a question which demands our
most serious and deliberate attentIon.--
We wish not 20 war against other nations
rights, we only require quiet possession
of nor own. 1t now becomes necessary toDe
united. Europe is at peace. and the UNI.
ted States must consolidate their strength
to maintain their national character. We
trust in God, that British faction will nor
be able to etfict that in America. which they
could not in France. France has obtained
a constitution agreeablyto he first objects u
their revolution. and may America secure
her commercial rights agreeably TO the first
objects of their war.