Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-05-04
PARIS, Feb. 81.

The colors recently taken by the Empc-
Tor from the alded armies, were this ia,
presented to the Empress Queen and Re,
gent. In great state, by his Excslency the
Minister of War who addressed her ma,
lesty in the Glowing words
Madam
New orders from the Emperor
call me before your majesty, to lay al youl
feet new trophies taken from the enemy oil
France.
AT the time when the Saracens were
defeated by Charles Martel, in the plains
OF Iours and Poictiers, the capital was a
1ofhed with the spoils of nation oul,.
now Madam, that no lesser dangers than
those With which France was then threa
tened, have 5roug1t forth more important
results. aad which were attended with more
oiihcui'V to obtain, your august spouse ten,
gers you the homage of these C Tors taken
rom tue three great powers OF Europe.
Since an Infatuated hiinsluess has rais>
ed against US so many nations, those even
Thich France had placed in state of in
dependence. and for which she made such
great sacrifices, may it not Re said that
these Colours have been conquered from the
wh' lie OF Europef
When our enemies, listening to no other
counsel but revenge, III spi'e of the ordina
ny rules OF war, determined upon penetrat.
'ng into this empire, leaving behind them
the vast circuit Of strong places which en-
cotnpass'ihem on all sides when the, al !.
temptea Wy daring measure to render
themselves masters Of the capital. without
providing the means of effecting their te-
treat amidst population exasperated by
their Conduct, how is il that acquainted as
they are with the genius, talents and charac.
ter OF tne Emperor, they were not deferred
fam this gigantic enterprise : In few
days they hayelearnt the error of their Gals
cnlations.
Inc bod and rapid operations which
have just defeated their designs, have i'm,
pressed the mind of every one with the rlo-
-rious recollection of the memorable cam.
raign OF Itay in the year S, and of those
that have followed it.
L. IS against the best elite J of the troops
coaiesced against us, at the battles of Mont
unreal and Nancamp, and the engagement
at Mcn'ereau. that the ten colours which
present to your majesty on the pert of the
Emperor, have been,taken.
The pledges of French yaIor are for ne
the presase Of new and still greater success
ses skouid the obstinacy of the enemy pre.
loss toewar. This noble hope is in the
heart OF all FrenchmeB. You participate il
MIRIAM: you who. ever confident i'm the.
genius OF your august consort, in the efforts
andio'e ct the natien, have continued to
display, il, all the circumstances of this war.
q s.sadiness OF soul aud virtues worthy Of
the admiration of Europe and Of posterity.'
Her Majesty answered:
M the duke OF Fcltre, minister of war.
behoid With aIiveyemotion these tr, uhies
which yeu present to me by order Of the
emperor, my august consort.
They are III my eyet pledges Of the
safety OF the county. Let them flock round
their monarch and their father! Their
Courage, led by bis gsaius, shall have soon
Completed the deliverance of his TERRITORY
OF these ten celors thece is one Austrian.
four Prrssiap, and five Russaa; they were
brought to Paris by Baron de Moniemarf.
oFlcer Ut ordnance Of his majessy the enpe.
TO
His majesiy King Joseph reviewed this
DAY the troops belonging to tie garrison Of
Paris, the imperial guard, aud the erena
Diet and chasseurs OF the national giiard.
There were upwards Of 20, COO men OF .n.
fanliy and cavalry This magnificent re.
view attracted an immense crowd Of spec.
tatcrs.