Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-22

time interrupted, arrived this |
great abundance. The streets |
nGed with Wagons even in the
sjoiniag the fish market.
hble communication is opened be
1.-THE plain of Irvi and that Of Charen
1by means OF two bridges of batteaux, one
1T English gate, the other near Vitry, to fa-
cilitate the movement of the allied army who
are marching of TO that direction. The
number Of French prisoners, who, liberia
ted by the generosity of the allied powers,
take service and enroll themselves under
the true standard of honor and the country,
increases every day the command of them
IS confided to the Count Brancas, command
ing adjutant OF the national guard. 1t was
he that first excited in the midst of those
brave men whom the fortune Of war had
made prisoners * whom he met on the boule>
ward Magdelen the I'd April, TO applaud by
their acclamations and cries of Live the
Ming, the new destiny Of France. Immedi.
ately the white cockade was distributed a.
mong them by many women who we're pref
sent a white Gag was given them; the roy :.
al emslern was received with transport, and
the cries of Live the King redoubled.--
The crowd collected around them, affected
and softened, begged for their liberty of
which such noble sentiments rendered them
worthy. the Count Brancas, participating
IN the general emotion, engaged ON the spot
to make this desire known to the generous
heart of Alexander.
He addressed himself to the provisional
government and was cheerfully seconded by
the Count Messelrotie; aud the Emperor A.
lexandcr informed by his Minister of the
general wish of which the Count Brancas
was the interpreter, charged him to carry to
tne prisoners the act Of their liberty. On
nearing it read to them, unanimous cries of
Lave Louis 18th Live the Emperor Alexan-
der Lave the King of Prussia. rcsounded
with transports ON all sides. Abundance of
provisions were instantly distributed to these
PRISONERS. and their quarters pointed out
those among them who desired TO return to
their families, had permission given on the
spot the far greater part requested the
honour of serving their King and country,
and ny an order of the provisional govern
ment the Count of Brancas was entrusted
with the organization of this body.
The French Comedians announced for
representation TIE Hunting Party OF Henry
the 4th.
GOVERNMENT OF THE PLACE.
Ills Excellency the Governor of Paris in
Iorms all military agents, depositaries of
wafrke effects. keepers of public stores, and
All other administrators whatever in Paris,
that they are expressly forbidden to give
up any object lodged 10 their stores, or con-.
hded to their keeping without a formal
order from his Exceency, who reserves to
himself the right OF calling them TO an &C.
count, and making said agents and admins
traitors responsible Tor all the effects which
were committed to their care at the epoch of
the occupation of the commune by the al
neg troops Zach ofthe, said agents or adj
minlstrators must without delay continue or
resnmenis functions under pain of being Ii
= able iorall the disorder ard waste which NAV
happen in consequence of his a5sence or ces-
satlon OF his superintendance. In case of
violence or other crimes the agentor depos
sitary. must address himself Immediately
to the nearest commanding officer to obtain
military aid 10 make himself respected.
Done at the Head Quarters of the Allied
Army, at Paris. the 9th April, 1914.
(Signed) SACHEN.