Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-23


hero lfso fond of dying, why did he
not meet death in the field of battle, the
properest field fer the exit ola soldier.
AT length, after a career Ut insolent
pretensions on one hand,- aud OF strange
and ungovernable curiosity on the other.
the departure of this disturber of the world
has taken place. An express arrived on
Thursday night, directing the Belleronhon
TO meet the Northumberland in the Chan
mel, which ship. sailed yesterday, accom-
panied by the Tonnant and Eurotas.-
The Telegraph was at work eli day, and
report states, that it transmitted an order
for the ships not to proceed Father, than
the ofiing, butte wait the ARRIVAL of the
Northumberland, which is hourly expect
ed 4
"A London paper observes, g a number
OF persons, disguised to follow his Bona
parte's) tott1nes, accompanied him to
England, hut were subsequently separat-
ed from him And, 1t is said, none of them
would be allowed 10 attend him in his ex-
le.n
LoNpoN, July o..
We understand the Hon. MIR. Bagot,
Ambassador TO the United States of Ame--
RIGA, proceeds TO New-York iii the Lace
domonian, captain Jackson, which is fit
ting upfor his conveyance.
July 81.
-EGtract Of a letter from Plymouth, dated
Jhiiy IS.
g On the arrival Of the BelIerophon.
"a, Hon. capt. Maitland, in Plymouth
Sound, on AAyednesday last, having on
board Napoleon Ronaparte and suite, the
Eurotas and Briton irigates, then lying IN
the Sound, were Immediately rdered to
anchor near her, and six gunboats. with a
Lieut.. and men each ordered to be CON
tnua'iy rowing around her, to prevent
any communication +; so very strict are
they, that no boat whatever Except the
Admiral's) IS permitted To come within
The frI91tes or gunbOats stationed about
cables length distant round the Belero.
phon, not eventa lay too ;and no diStinc-
ton male TO Captains and Officers in the
naYy.-lmmense numbers of people have
made efforts to have a nearer view. and
have as often been peremptorily ordered off.
or fired at. 1t is SAID Bonaparte has sent
note to Admiral Lord Keith, inviting
him on board, which his Lordship is re-
4 ported not to have answered. The Gene
rails, &c. who accompanied him from
France are some of them on board the
BellerOphon, and Others on board thc
M.vrmidOn sloopand Slany brig
August1
Plymouth paper received yester,.:,,, spe..p H..
lng OF Bonaparte, says His curiosity on eve
point IS unbounded, and versatility of talents &
powers of conversation, on all subjects, whetic
1riiimg or important astonishing such, ndee
IS hls appetite for information, that lac of; en- al
dresses the seanen and marines Ii is imposs
Bile, we have learnt from good authority, to inn
=gne the fascination of Bonapar;e's address and
conversation, which compel involuntary esteem.
and aife<ement, and bereave even chose, mos
lninncalt0 INN in their hearts, OF all hostile fee
ings while they remain in his presence. When
lie IS walking alone his hands are folded behind
hum, and ms countenance assumes pensive cast
Cut when engaged in d .scourse his flee EXHIBITS
sinile of the most engaging description, Ike a
CLEAN OF sunshme on dark cloud and his pes-
lures are earnest and expressive. At his meals
he exercises what IS called in England good
knife and fork, and rarely speaks in the use o Il
liquors he is more abstemous In a thorough
acquaintance with men andlnanners he is surpas
sd d. few and particularly, which will appear
Remarkable, III his knowledge of England, and
the principal characters in it who have signalized
themselves by their abilities. in various depart
IN snts. His Marshas are almost continually on
N'N|'> ia 'Nia NiiiO CONSI5t WIN NIiGir
Ter, or the ladies and childreT-MadaIne Der
trand has been peculiarly inquisitive concerning
hisdestination, andfrequent hints that the En-
pcroris poor, having onlya million of francs, or
@O0OOl.to boast Of while Tallcyrand, former
ly his minister. possesses immense wealth in all
the funds OF different countries.
August g.
Last night we received the Paris parers OIL
Sunday, and this morning those of Monday-|
We did expect 10 have found in them roval
decree for disbandmg the army Of the Loire but
that army, rs well as most Of the other armies Of
France continue TO brave the royal authority, &
20 stand cut for terms. It's head quarters IS at
Bourges, and il is untrue that Dayolist, It's com
mander, IS at Paris Two divisions Of this army
Sre al Ron, under Exc elmans md Castel They
refuse to hoist the white cockade until the,
have the kings answer to Their offer of submis
slOr. 1t IS evident, therefore, that their submis
sion is not entire and simple
We are not inforGled of the arrest of any of The
traitors mentioned in the kings Ordinances. On
the contrary IT is SAID that several General Off
GERS included in them have solicited and obtain.
cd passports 10 proceed 20 foreign countries. /
The Duke ofBerry is talked Of as The destined
husband OF the Austrian Archduchess Leopold
ne
The white flag floats upon all the forts and
vessels at Toulon.
The Duke Of Angouleme, who has arrived AT
Montauban, ordered the arrest of NJ de SAME.
suzanne, Project OF Tsrn, as veil as his private
se;retarY and the Secretary general of the Pre-
lecture.