The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-11-22
FOREIGN NEWS.
Late from France.

NEW YORK, NOV. ID.
BY the ship Sachem, from Bordeaux, the
editors OF the Mercantile Advertiser have re-
ceived Bordeaux papers to the 29th Sept. and
Paris papers to the 25th both inclusive.
They inform OF ali entire change Of the
Ministry.
They speak of treaty of commerce; sign
ed, or abou, to be signed, with English.
They say that the French governments has
consented TO the Immediate abolition OF tho
slave trade.
The Duke of On,rau'o, (Fouche,) is ap-
pointed by the King oil France, minister 10
Dresden, (Saxony)
Cossar and Constantine Fancher, two
French citizens, were shot at Bordeaux, for
reasonable practises, on the 27th September.
Paris, Seht. l2.-Thc Russian army assem-
bled on the plain Of Vertus, were 10000.
The Cavalry was SO 900. They had 400
cannon. The troops looked well. They re-
ceived the Emperor with transportsCf Joy.
On the day Of the review, after some 81 and
manGuvTes, the Emperor received his august
allies at grand dinner prepared on the field,
ADD at the table were received the first gen
erals OF his army, aud those OF the allied troops
who had accompanied their sovereigns. Sew
eral salutes were fred during the entertain
ment The scene was interesting as the oc-
casionswas great the number Of spectators
countless. The soldiers received their dou-
ble ratIons, but the discipline Of the Russian
army was complete, not the least disorder
happened on this gI eat occasion.
\ Paris, Seht. 1--we are informed that
the Mayor with his family in the Arrondisse-
ment OF Riom, were IN the night locked in
their dwelling, which was mediateiy after
set on fire, and father, mother and three
children lost their lives inahis cruel mnner;
the perpetrators were pursued.
Paris, Seft. 2S.--An association Is spoken
of, formed by mauy persons who have acted
a part in the political events for 25 years
past, and who intend 10 form colony in The
Island Of Madagascar.
The following are extracts from two letters writ
ten to us by American gentlemen in France. dated
Paris September %.
The public mind was never more agitat.
ed than at this moment. All the northern
provinces have been completely devastated
by the last passage OF the allies. Paris,which
had at oil periods been favored by the gov
eminent, is now crushed by taxes, rcquisi-
tIons and military lodgings. The Prussian
army conduct themselves shanefully, and in-
Jnre the Kings cause, as they affect TO be
MS allies. The court is at open war with
the ministry, who have just begged leave to
retire, having the gertrude that one Of the
first steps 10 be taken by the Legislative Bo-
dy. would be their overthrow. The King is
generally beloved, but his health is very
much impaired, and those who come 10 the
immediate order Of succession are by no
means popular
From what have been able to learn the
wish OF a great ma ority is to see the Duke
OF Orleans on the throne of France. All the
leading characters who have figured in the
revolution are OF This opinion-for which they
give many specious reasons, viz HE has
been distinguished officer in the early part
Of the republic.-.His military talents are
conceived to be of very superior order. He
is very atflble man-married 10 the daugh-
ter OF tho King OF Naples, by whom he has
sons, which secure direct succession. 1t
is generally believed that he remains 10 Eng
land from motives of policy. The public
have, on many occasions. received him with
more applause than any Of the Royal Family.
The disbauding OF the army has reused
great dissatisfaction, aud fear the King will
be OF loss to form his guards, as he doe. not
possess the source of concription. Until
they are formed, it would be unsafe If the
allies should leave France, rs civil eommo.
lions would inevitably follow. No, day pas.
ses here without some disputes between the
Russians and the inhsbitants. a very se.i.
Gus alteration has taken place between the
English and Prussian commanders in chief
aod the officers OF the two armies have ceas-
ed being social, or even commonly civil to
each other.
/" The Legislative Body Is comprised pin.
cipally of young Noblc,nen of the old Re.
gine, and lis gensra!ly thought tia, their