Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-27
Translated. for the Mercantile .Adpertise,

PARIS, Feb. Is.
The discharge of cannon announced this
day at o'clock, p. NJ. to the inhabitants of
this city new victory obtained by his Mas
Jesty over corps of from IS to 80 OOU of the
enemy, commanded by General Klei,t, who
IS supposed to have been detached from the
Austrians TO succour Bucher. This corps,
arriving too late, experienced the same fate
as the army they came to succour. 1t is
said the result of this affair was six thou
sand prisoners, two generals, and many pie
ces OF Cannon taken.-At two o'clock, at the
departure of the Courier, the army was
pursuing its career of success Our troops
have fought with an incredible courage
The wreck Of the enemy's corps have re
treated towards Chalons.
Areport has been in circulation of the
death OF the Prussian Gtn. York, at Chateau
'Thierry. This report is confirmed. This
General breathed his last sigh at that place,
where every aid which humanity required
was furnished to him.
Fonfainbieuu, FEB. 90.
The corps which occu. led for a short
time our city was entirely composed of Aus
triaDs, who conducted themselves very we'll.
The palace has been particularly respect
ed aad the entrance into the library room
was defended, by order OF the Austrian Cen
eral, by two cen inels. He asked for the
collection of maps by Cassni, but they were
not there, and SO they would not be given
to him.
Suchet's army from Spain, is joining Au-
gerau's corps at Lyons.
The king of Naples is acting against the
French troops in Italy.
PARIS. Feb 18.
Her Majesty the Empress and Queen has
received the following news from the army,
to the 18TH in the morning -
The Emperor, in setting out from Mo-
gent on the sth TO maneusre upon the enc.
my's troops which had advanced by Fortee
and Meaux upon Paris lett the corps of
the Duke Of Belluno and general Gerard In
advance OF Nogent, the 9TH corps Of the
Duke OF Reggie AT Browns, charged with
the defence OF the bridges of Bray and Mon
tcreau, and General Pujol at Montereau
| and Melun.
The Duke Of Belluno having received ac-
Counts that many divisions of the Austrian
| army had marched from Troyes on the 10Th
to advance upon Nogeut, re-passed the
Seine with his corps, leaving General Bour-
mont, with 1900 men at Nogent, for the de,
fe nee of that city.
The enemy presented themselves on the
18th to enter Nogent He renewed his at.
tacks the whole day, but always in vain. He
was briskIy repulsed with the loss of 1900
men killed or wounded. Gen. Bourmount
had barricaded the streets, fortified the hou>
ses, and taken all measures for a vigorous
defence. This GeReraI, who is an officer of
distinction, was wounded in the knee-Col.
Xavier took his place. The enemy renew.
ed the attack ON the 18th, but always Inef
iectually. Our young troops have covered
themselves with glory.--These two DAYS
have cost the enemy more than two thou
sand men.
The Duke of Bclluno being Informed that
the enemy had passed at Braz, thought pro-
per to cut away the bridge of Nogent, and
reTeated to Nangis. The Duke OF Reggie
orde cd the bridges Of Montereau and Mu.
lnn to be destroyed, aud retired upon tho
river OF Zeres.
On the len the Emperor arrived at Ze.
res, and has established mis- head quarters
at 0Lasnes.
In. evening ofthe battle of Vauchamp
(l4th) the Duke OF kegssa attacked tue en-
envy at o'cis OK at Etoges. He took from
him pieces OF CANYON. and has COMPETE
ed tie destruction OF the Russian division.