Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-11-22
Extract Of letter 10 the Editor, dated
Sc BORDEAUX. Sent. so, 1915.


Extract Of letter TO the Editor, dated
s. BORDEAUX, Sept. so, 1915.
esPrevious to the following relation |
must inform you, that Bordeaux is cons-
dered as being one of the most loyal cities
IN France, for the Bourbons. Some DAYS
ago General Faucher, very venerable
man, and very much celebrated for his vir-
tues aid military talents, and likewise his
twin brother, who shone in civil life, and
was equally admired by all true French
men, were brought before the military tri-
bunal thrice. and condemned to be shot
Their only offence was, the exertion they
made to protect their devoted country,
from the ianss of herd Of barbarous and
savage nations. The political events
which led to this, you have doubtless been
we'll informed of, and the consequent sub
lection and disgrace of France. Although
my feelings have ever been shocked at
spectacles of death, yet determined to
witness IN what manner brave men meet
their fate. repaired to the place ofexe-
cutiOn, l saw the two Faucher's dressed
IN dirty grey frocks and trowsers, led bare
headed through the streets, by the militia
ry. i witnessed their countenances, eve
ny feature OF which indicated their firm
ness and peace of mind. When arrived
at the place of execution guard of about
twelve men were drawn up in two ranks
with loaded muskcts without bayonets, at
distance say of 10 feet from the poor
Eaucher's. An officer advanced and Of
tered to bind them, which they with a mo-
tion of the right arm with frmness and in
dignation refused. The Gen. Faucher,
f,T
TO the soldiers and told them to do their
Guty, he then gave the word fire. They
both instantly fell back. The brother of
the general died instantly, but the balls
did not Immediately kill the general. Al
ter he fell he raised his head, when one or
two ofths guard stepped up close to him,
and fired the second time at him. Nerer
meUer, did see such courage, such firm
ness; so great was the impression on the
spectators, that only OEe voice was heard
to cry I" G,iri ls Koi," 8. lire the king
Thus fell two of the most virtuous, and
two OF the most patriotic citizens, that de-
graded France could boast of to satisfy a
stupid, bigotted old king, who is governed
by the real enemies OF his country. On
their trial they were praised for their cour-
age, when they replied, we wish we could
have impaired some of our courage, and
love OF country TO those who wanted it,
Their grey hairs, their venerable looks,
their every movement, Showed such firm
ness and made such an impression on me,
that drew tears, and made me in the bitter
ness OF my heart, curse every one who
was concerned i'll numbering such worthy
men. Every hair OH their heads will be a
reprOach and rise up in Judgment against
divided, subjugated France. enclose
you the report of the trial. See trans
lation OF 1t in another part of this paper. I
"The news ofthis day is that the trial
Of Marshal Ney has begun in Paris, and
reports say that be will be condemned, but
he being SO popular the government will
thai a conspiracy has been detected i'm
Paris, the intention of which YVES to place
the Duke OF Orleans on the throne, in con-
sequence of which the king has ordered
him to England. The Duke de Bourbon
having restored some of the sequestered
estates IN la Vendee, TO the emigrant No
bles, this being contrary to the law, the
possessOrs took mp arms to defend their
property, and the evil threatening to in
crease, ticking ordered the duke de Bour-
bon TO England. These Bourbon dukes
are 20 stay until sent for. Last week Pa
ms was in great uprOar it appears that
on the representation of an Historical
Play, small child, about the age Of young
Napoleon was crowned ON the stage the
whole audience cried out with one voice
Yice Napoleon ie 81, in the presence Of
Louis 18th, who immediately retired.o
Dem. Press.