The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-05-18


hundred leagues from Paris.
II is stated by the passengers, that Marshal Blu
cher entered Paris with 10000 men, that he met
with no resistance, except from 5000 young men in
Polytechnic school-all of whom, except were killed
Accounts from Paris, subsequent TO its hing in
possession Of the Allies, said that perfect order was
preserved, and private property strictly respected.
About $4,000 of the National Guard were at Par
is, at the time General Bucher marched against it,
but refused to oppose him, saying the Enpress and
Court had deserted them.
The National Guard at Paris continued 10 do duty
with the allied forces, after they entered that city
The defenses Of Paris previous to its captuie we're
very feeble.
There had been no mail at Rochelle from Paris
for several days but stages had from dc vi
cnity Of that city, and brought passengers who
fled from it as the allies entering.
1t was reported that Louis XVIII. had be,n pro-
claimed at Paris, and rumored that he wB there
soult and Suchet had never formed junction. In
the last defeat of the former, a great number Of
French officers were killed, including three Gener-
ais--one belonging to Bordeaux
1t was said Soults force was inferior TO IL We'll
lingtons, and was surrounded, but that the emains
of his army cut their way through and escaped.
Sout and his brave troops were much praised by the
British for the bravery they displayed.
British and Portuguese troops were known . have
advanced upwards Of 30 miles the road from Bor-
deaux to Rochefort, taking possession OF hd inter-
mediate places.
The men Of war at Rochefort had been mcred up
the rver and their taken TO assist in the de-
fence Of the place. Ii was reported that tia &egc
had been commenced. 81
Bordeaux surrendered 10 Louis XVIII and
the white flag alone exhibited. The like Of
hngoulcme there, and had frequently attended
at the Theatre, where he received with aclama-
tons, and his box dressed With Bourboncoo
Lord Wellington had not entered Bordeaux, on
account, it was said, of wound he had receird in
one Of his knees, by nusket ball. IN the last alton
The former Mayor of Bordeaux continual in
Office under the new order Of things.
The British took in Bordeaux river, one "a, and
brig of war and schr. which had been used as gard
ships. Two tfigates on the stocks were destroyed
by the French before the surrender Of the place
Procamations Of Louis XVIII. were in circulation,
promising general amnesty, and that purchasers
of national domain since the revolution should not
be disturbed.
In Proclamation of Louis XVIII. it was stated,
that he had made treaty with the allied powers for
his restoration. .....
Eorlyin January, three members of the French
Legislative Body had been seized Paris, and sent
TO prison. Among them was believed to be the mem
bcr from Bordeax who had made speech against
Napoleon in Of tlae sessions.
Ferdinand had returned to Spain.
1t was rumored that Murat, King Of Naples, aud
brother in law to Bonaparte, had been assassnaed.
At the last information from Bernadotte, he was
within about 60 miles of Paris.
Dispatches for the French Ambassador. Serrurier,
were brought by the Ida. 1t is said decree has
been issued by Napoleon permitting him TO marry in
this country
1t was reported that Messrs Gallatin and Bayard
were at Amsterdam.
Mr.. Crawford had taken up the ship Saratoga 10
convey to England from Moraix, the British prison
ers, who had belonged to vessels sent into France
by American cruizers. lie had wrote to England
for passports, and in hopes of obtaining them,
including permission for the American gentlemen
at Paris, about 40. also to take passage in her. 1t
contemplated to exchange the prisoners in Eng-
land for like number, of Amcrcanss and .thco U,
proceed to the United States.
Vcryfew le.tcrs>were brought by the Ida, and most
of those few for southern places. Those fer here
are all dated Paris, March 10.
The Ida left Rochelle in co. with the letters OF
marque brig Rattlesnake, NoiTatt, of l8 guns, for
Philadelphia, (late privateer,) and sch. Com. De-
catur, Brown, for do. both with cargoes. On com
ipg out, discovered two 74s and two briggs at anchor
Between the Isles of Oeron and Ree--the vessels
then attempted to escape between the main land and
the latter Isle, but the two brigs having made all
sail in that direction, cut them of, and an English
sch hesving in sight at the same time they return
ed.--The Ida outsang the Rattesnake and Deca-
tur, however. continued on, after getting nearly
back, passing between Rec and the line of battle
ships, SO near the shore that she touched several
times. One of the 74's Immediately got under way,
and gave chase, with all sail set and soon after
mcnccd firing at hcr--the sch. also bore down upon
the Ida and commenced firing They continued the
chase until near morning, and then gave 1t up. No
person injured on board the ldaShe was also chas-
cd by three other frigates.
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