Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-18

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with him into the island Of Elba, it Is not
yet known who will have the ron,antic re-
nerosity to accompany him. He reads eve.
~ morning the Paris newspapers: 'blames
or approves the acts Of the new governs
ment and if any thing displeases him too
much, breaks out in furious storm Of pas.
sion- He says that when he arrives in the
island of Elba. he intends to be- verv busy
Ito write his own life-to develope cir.
cnmstances and incidents known to himself
only land to characterize the great men
OF the present age, Sis 8
he emperor Alexander has resolved to
Iiberate all the French prisoners now In
General Leiebre Denoucttes goes With Boz
naparte to Elba, but has declared his ad-
ne.on to the Bourbons. The general Of
aEu'Gfy Druor ALSO accompanies him, and
gen Bertrand. S, g +
he judges Of the diffcrent courts of ius.
tee AZ Paris have been admitted to an au-
aence OF Monsieur, who observed, that Lou.
AviAI would not have desired to ascend
tne throne OF his ancestors but with the una :
nimous consent ofthe French. va
On the 4th April, marshals Ney and
Macdonald. accompanied by CaulincouSt.
Came to Paris from the H. O. of the French
army to bring proposals from Bonapar,e TO
submit to the decision of the French Senate
ana people, and TO abdlcate in fsyor of hi.
son. This proposition w4s ,Fejected
AZ IS said that cardinal Eesch funcle) and
madame bonaparte (mother} of Napoleon
wil retire into the Papal territories. 10
Louis to Switzerland. = g
The provisional government b d Dub.
lished an addressto the officers and sola;-
ers OF the army, declaring chat their honors.
rank and pensions should be preserved, and
ordered all prisoners of war in France. OF
Whatever nation. to be liberated. ~, ID
The Prince of Neufchatel (Berthierl had
sent in his adhesion: - :
Ahe emperor Alexander having visited
the Institute, M Lacretelle. the President
addressed him to which theemperor replied
nave always admired the proeress
winch the French have imade in the sciences
ana letters. They have greatly contribu,
TED TO spread throughout Europe the lights
OF knowledge. / do not impute to them the
misiortunes which have desolated their
country, and take great interest in
the re>establishment of their liberty, To he
useful to mankind is the sole ob;ce.of nv
pursuits and no other motive has led me
into France. -
Marshal Serrurier [uncle TO the French
ninister in this country] governor of the II.
vaiids and Senator, CONQUERED IN the de,
thronement of Bonaparte. n
On the 9TH April, Bonapartc reviewed.
me troops at Fontaluhieau. and the mar
snais and geusrals having learnt the revo.
luton which had taken place al Paris com.
terred together, and spoke SO le,d Thar Ro
naParte heard them. He affected. however.
not to listen, and the review being ended.
Marshal Ney entered the place with him
ana followed him to his cabinet. He asked
MN II he knew OF tho great revelation that
happened Al Paris BonapSrts answered
that he knew nothing of it. Ney then han.
aed nlm the Paris newspapers. HI seem.
ed to be reading them with attention, in
order to gain time for an answer. Marshal
Letebre entered, and said with an animated
accent, to the ci>devant emperor. You
are lost you would not listen 70 the advice
q any OF your old servants the Senate have
pronounced sour destination.
These words made SO awful an impression I'm
an the man who was accustomed to regard him
ser as asove laws, that he burst into f,ood of
tears Alter some moments Of rsfiect,on. ne
wrote an act of abdication in favor of his SON
A a.. ne proposed to march for Italy with
SV,oO0 men he had at Fontain5l .au AMI ioin
frnce Eugene. He repeated several times
~ arrive, am certain of being acknowledge
ca by all Italy He again reviewed his troops.
ana ms countenance was pale and altered. 49,
ne renamed only eight or ten minutes upon
parade, and having re~entered the palace.
sent Tor the Duke Of Reggie, and asked
whether the troops would follow him -
No, Sir, answered Victor, you have abdi-
Gated" TO which Bonaparte replied, YES
but upon certain conditions" Victor renlIed-
= The soldiers will not understand such sub.
tietles. They believe that you Can no longer
command them.'' ~
Every thing is said, then which can be said |
upon this project. Let US wait for news from
Paris" said Bonaparte ~
The Marshais who had been sent to Paris re- |
turned, and Ney entered the list. |
Have you succeeded p asked Bonaparte !
3. partly, Sir" answered Ney "But not az to |
the Regency. Revolutions never go backw rds. |
Ihis has taken its course you was too late: the
senate will Tomorrow acknowledge the Bour I
bons' ''i7 |
"Where, then, am to live with nv fami-
lyl" " -
Where your majesty pleases in the island
OF Elba, for exampie--and witt, pension of |
six miliions." rs "a
g Six millions! that's great deal. since 7 |
am now nothing but soldier. see must re-
sign myself bid sdicu to all nv COMPANIONS
IN arms Having said this he was silent.
44 New fTork, June II.
Extract of a letter from merchant in L'O,;en,
10 hise0rrespondent in this CITY, dated
.apyH 26.
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