Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-01

inctose an immense territory, Which con-
tains provinces that dit. TO, always aad orr
gnally belong "a the dominion of the ti,rec
fisurs;delis, aud ct the former rsya, crown
OF France shOne above all other diadcns in
glory and majesty. eS
Here the president interrupted the speak
er, with the words "what you say is COM
trary to the constitution" Reinouard am.
swered "here is nothing ccntrery 70 the
constitution but your preseoce," aud con-
tinued-
" The protectorship Of the conledsra. ion
of the Rhine has ceased to be a title OF hoii~
or, since the people of this Confederation,
declare the protcctorship dishoaora0le to
them NO right of conquest was here exer-
cised, but only the title of an alliance advan :
tagcous to the Germans. 1t become his
his majesty's dignity to leave these people
to their tate, who are Fastening 70 put theu
selves under the yoke of Austria.--As for
Brahant (probably Holland) which the all
lies desire to retain according TO the hast
of siie peace u Luhevlle, II seess,s "a ~ s.s..
rdncesnia, iead,.y give up those provinces
SO hard 20 be maintained where the English
spirit Almost exclusively prevails, and TO
which the trade with England is SO abso
iuteiy necessary, that these countries, since
we nave governed them, are sunk into pow
noble families of II llasd hy from their ma.
tive soil as If contasi JUS diseases reigned
taeres and Carry the wealth and industry IT
the country to the enemy Courage is
doubt ess necessary to preach truth to the
heart OF our monarcf-but must we not ra-
ther risk his dispieasure than abuse his con
noence, rather endarser our lives, than the
welfare OF ths people whom we represent !.
Nothing must deceive US ; our suHerlngs
we're DIT the height our country is threat,
ened on all its frontiers, trade Is annhilatet,
agriculture lansuIsDes, industry Is checked,
every FreHchn,an has sltferad in his fortune
or his family wounds difficult 10 be cured -
For these hive years tn peasant has not Ell
Joyed the fruits Of his .abours, he can scarce
~ subslss, and the produce of his labor
serves but to enrich the treasury, winch Is
annually drained fur the supply of an army
continually wasted and taaisned. The con
scrlption mas become hateful scourye t.
all France, because this measure rs lnces
sanity renewed.
Since two years. the youth are carried
on thrice ina car, toln from education, a :. :,
i1cuiture, commerce aud the arts. Are tnx
Gears OF mothers, andthe sw,a ar # he peo-
PIE the regaiia OF king l. Ia time nations
should aSaia breathe. 1t is time thai inc
thrones vi kings sh uid be conso ldates, aud
people should Cease IL reproaCh France
with desiring to throw into ALI tie Countri. .
ia the World the nreoI ADDS of destruction,
Our august munaica, who partakes IN the
zeal that animdtes Us, and is ardently dc
Sifous TO Insure me happiness vi has people,
Is alone wotIny 60 begin this great ,work. 49,
T, Hssitf.. ~ .ivsts u sno thirs. II E.iaI,es
may misiead l greaS hear, !; baltne gem q
u d true hero, who dc spises a sory purchss
t-G ~ n "A hi. 81
nncs hrs true greatness in.the public welfare
shich is his work. lac monarcas Off a.ce
nave ever prided themselves or owing tAeu
crown TO Cod, the people, and their SWORD,
3sc- use peace, gOOd morals, and streng Iii.
are, next to freedom, the firmest pillars of
empires"
The answer of Napoleon to tile address
oil the legislative BODY was as follows So
have prohibited tae printing Of yonr
address 1; 1t IS scditIous. Eleven tweifths of
the legislative body consist Of good citizens
know and respect them. The other
twelfth Contains rebels and bad Citizens, and
your Committee Is among the number. TINS
Committee consisted OF Nlessrs. Lame, Rem
Guard, Calioia. Mayne, lie Bryant, and
fianquerges) Lame is a traitor who cor.
responds win the prince regent through the
medium OF Deseze know it, and have
proofs the Others are seditiuus persons
Ihis twelfth consists of men who wish for
anarchy. and are like the Girondists--
Wnlther did such conduct lead Veragulano
and the other chiefs TO the scltfoid A
TINS moment, Whenwe have to drive the tuea,y
from on1 frontiers, it Is not the time u desire
Changes IN the constitution.
People should follow the example of AL
SAGE, FIanche Compte and Vosges. The
inhabitants apply TO me tor arms and otfi
GERS, and have sent them some aojutanls.
You are not the representatives OF the na
ton but the deputies of the deparrments.-
caiied you around me to obtain SUPPORT
IRON you, not because ! want tor Courage,
put because hoped that the Legislative
body would increase my Courage. Instead
oil TINS IL has deceived me. Instead OF the
good expected tr-m it, it has done mis-
Chief small mischief indeed, because it
Could not do greater. You seek IN your
address TO separate the sovereign from the
nation alone am the true Representative
oil the people, and which OF you would Choose
10 take on himself this burthen. The throne
is but q piece of wood covered with geiveI.
4, alone, am the true representative OF the
people, IL would follow you 1 shOu -
give to the enemy more than he himself
cures. la three months you Will hi
peace, OF 1 will be anidhllated. But NJ
energ) is necessary will 90 after the
einy and beat them. The moment
tiuninguen IS bonbardcd, and Eefor
esShed, Is not the proper one to conn
Of the Constitution OF the euipire, and
abuse OF the Executive power. The 10.
SiSiative body II Uus a part OF the star, MI