The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-03-19
I.NY.aSIoN oE FRANCE

NEW. YORK, March 1U.--Notwithstand- :
ing the ia,e arrival from France at this port.
has put as III possession Of Paris papets 80
days later than before received. yet such
is the shnckled state of the press ia that
country. that little or nothing of the true
situation OF affairs, can be gathered from
their contents. We therefore have to re-
iy on private letters to gentlemen in this
Country. from their correspondents on the
continent OF Europe, tor II correct account
OF events which transpire IN that quarter Of
the world.
II appesrs from letters which we have
seen, dated Switzerland. the 25th Decen.
ber---that the Russian and Austrian army
vas expected at Lausanne, the same even
ing. and that they were to enter Geneva on
the 30th, on their march towards Lyons.-
hnother colurnn was ma ching towards Pa.
ris and had already reached Beifort.
10 the politcness OF the gentlemen who
ccmnun!eae the above INTEL gence, we are
also indebted tor the following interesting
proclamation.
IT,ssns!atec. for the ": y. E..ning pos.1
Proclamation Of Field Marshal sae Prince
Of Schwartz en6erg, dated az Lorach,
s (near Basic Der. 81, 1913.
INHABITANrS oF.swITzERLAND.
The nigh allied powers, by whose orders
the armies under my command enter the
Swiss territory, have deemed it necessary
to make TO you as well as to Europe. a for
NAL declaration Of the motives and Of the
object OF this proceeding.
This declaration will manifest to You with
what views they have taken that reso-
luton, the propriety of the motives of
their CONDUCT. and the purity of their inten-
tions.
i am fully persuaded that our entrance
mr. S,uit Il x,,n o,
among those who know how to appreciate
the true interests Of this country, and
mong all the friends of the ancient indepen
dence of Switzerland, Of her ancieat glory
and prosperity, and of her ancient federal
consttution, which was esteemed and res
pected by the whole world. conceive my.
self fully authorised to expect from this
class, doubtless very numerous, OF true pat
riots. that they will receive US as friends,
and that they will assist Us with all
their means, because they themselves must
be convinced how greatly the object Of this
war, which is the re establishment of a
just and wise political system in Europe,
must influence the future fate Of Switzer
land. and her most important national In
terests.
have no tear that any relucta nee will
be expressed except BY those who are so
degenerate or blinded as to prefer the maiu.
tenance OF French domination TO the welfare
OF their fellow-citizens nor do / sntici-
pate discomfort or ind ference but from those
who WIKI sentiments in other respects low
al, consider the entrance Of foreign ar
my into the Country Is the greatest of all c.
Wis.
II is to be hoped tha, the former will find
few partizans at moment when truly pa
sr'o.ic sentiments are prevalent. when no
foreign power will any longer controul pub
nc opinion, and that the latter will consid-
er that raementary sacrifices are soon fer
gotten when the preservation IF the great
est interests of a people and the prospect of
happy issue are the price of them 4; and
that none but weak and selfish men will
be disposed topurchase the Continuance OF
an uncertain tranquility by the progress
i've degradation and permanent debasem en-,
OF their country.
Every thing that can BE- effected by strict
order and severe discipline, BY the payment
tor provisions and for the means of trans
port that are 10 be ipplied. and by exer-
tons OF every kind to lessen the inconveni-
ences inseparabie from the presence of a
numerous army, shall be done with the
greatest care.
We come among you as friends to your
country,to your glory, to your rights, and
we will act az such under all circurn stances.
Assured of your good will and of your CO.
operation. we hope to be enabled to quit
you accompanied by your affection and
gratitude. when the great object at which
we aim shall be accomplished, and when
the tranquility of the world, as we'll as your
liberty aud your happiness, shall be secu-
rsd.
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