Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-27

Upon every question of national importance,
there arises III this country, and in general 1t is
desirable that there should arise, material dif
ference ofopinion. But was it TO be expected
that doubt should exist in the mind of any
thinking person concerning the disposal of Napo-
leon Bonaparte But lately al was luminosity
against the Usurper; sll Europe thought that
chastisement and humiliation were due 10 this
breaker OF treaties and even ms secret admirers
could set up no plea but the inpracticability of
the object Now that he is actually in our pow
er, rs If the possession of him were too vast
contemplation for our minds, our mighty ener-
gles seem palsied, as II were by the completion
OF the very object which awakened them. We
are TO deliberate concerning him; TO soothe his
fallen fortunes to treat him even with respect
and consideration--him whose life has been Sc
ries of mpous exultation in the calamties Of 9TH
ers The recollection ofhis crimes, the Thought
CT retribution is abandoned, and sympathy and
compassion spring up in their place. Have we
no compassion for an exiled King, for the memo
~ OF q murdered Prince, for legitimate ROYAL
Family, seeking refuge in foreign country D
All history proclaims the dignity ofsuffering vir-
tue 1t IS left for the present age to venerate
unsuccessful villainy Are great talents alone.
independently of their USE sufficient title to The
esteem and admiration of mankind But would
ask, what IS proposed by shelving lenity TO Bona
parte There are two great motives which IN
duce and govern the actions ofmen; sense of
ou'y, ana sense ofinterest. Is it our duty to
shew mercy to this manf Every country in Eu-
rope has Its thousands mourning the loss of all
that was dear to them, and calling aloud for re-
venge. Isit our interest Already has a mis-
taken lenity driven the rightful King of France
once from his throne, and added the name of
Waterloo to that sangunary list, which Europe
owes to the ambition of single man. Can il be
an apprehension of offending the Allied Powers
that restraints us Which of these would turn
re he, Il r>t.s
Emperor Of Russia Him Bonaparte first trea-
GENEROUSLY deceived and afterwards imprudently
invaded. The King of Prussia He win call to
mind has country degraded in the ewes of En-,
rope, himself depressed and insulted, and the
death OF an adored wife. Or the French nation
whose unremitting scourge he has been for more
Than twenty years Let us then not be the dunes
OF false magmanimity. five shrink at shedding
the blood of this man, who has fed his guilty an
petite on the blood OF Europe for so many wears
Jet US at least coHsien him to final security be.
jeVe, Sir, these persons, whose synoathies nre
row so weakly excited, would be the first to crv
cut and reproach us, ifany evil should arise from
pursuing the lenity they advise. And sure am.
that there Is no stronger mark of growing depra-
Fitv, than tendency 10 cxcuse and commiserate
vice, when men allow dangerous impulse of tn :
sort TO overcome their reason, their instice and
AL the sober feelings of their minds Fear for
has own personal security, the o'iy fear his bo-
-NAH e
liver himselfup TO this country. And therefore
be comes amongst us Ike Themistocles Poor
Themistocles! Historians have affirmed, that me
was deficient inintegrity and fidelity, so far the
similitude is JUST but let Il be remembered, that
lie was passionately devoted to the real interests
e his country, though in the midst OF his own
personal Affections, and tat he CARED that steel
sga.nst his own bosom, which must have ether
wise have been employed against her then shall
We exclaiu, that the ontcast Napoleon is no more
Ike Themistocles in las life than he would dare
resemble him in his death.
Il is said that the Prince Of Canine having re-.
tired to country house between Chanbery and
Montmillan, sent TO Count Bubna to ask pass
por' under fictitious name, and for person
who could not appear himself The messenger
was followed and the house surrounded by
troops. The Prince of Canino tired IN VAN 10
deceive the Ausuans, and al last avou'ed simcelf
TO be Luc.en BOnapare Having ObtaiBed his
passport, he set out for Turin, where tie 1;ofern.
or Of that town has it is sad put an end to his ira
wells.
Courier Extraordinary, Saturday .ffo7aiaq.
The King of the Netherlands hasgiven the DIXIE
Of Wellington tie title Of Prince of Waterloo.
with the estate of LaBelle Alliance
LoSaoS, Augusta