The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-08-12

principles ConSecra' "a by the will OF the peo-
pie co triumph in the interior.
The interest ofFrancc is inseparable from
yours. Should fortune tsii, your efforts, re-
verses, sire, shall not weaken our persever-
ance, and shall redouble our attachment to
you.
lt events correspond TO the Justice of our
cause, and TO the hopes we are, accustomed to
conceive OF your genius. and of the bravery
OF our armies, France desires no otter fruits
from them but peace. Our institutions qua
rantee to Europe rat the French naticn car
not be drawn on by the seductio1s Of victo-
ry. Is.
His majesty replied:
mr.. President, and Gentlemen Eetatica
ofthe Chamber Of Peers.
The contest in which we are engaged is Sc
rious. The seduction of prosperity is not the
danger which threatens us nov. 1t is under
che Caudine Forks that foreigners wish to
make us pass
The justice of our cause, the public spirit
or the nation, and the courage of the army
are powerful reasons for hoping success but
should we have reverses, then, especially, 1
shall delight to see called forth all the ener-
gies OF this great people-then shall find in
the Chamber of Peers proofs of attachment
to the country apd me.
It's in difficult times that great nations, like
great men, develope all the energy of their
character, and become objects of admiration
to posterity.
thank you, gentlemen, for the sentiments
you have expressed to me inrthe name of the
Chamber.
This audience being finished, the Emperor
proceeded to mass. After mass, having again
taken his place en- the throne, he received a
deputation OF the Chamber of Representatives,
Headed by Count LanjuHa,s, the President,
who delivered an address. (Of too great
length to be here inserted.)
His majesty replied
Mr.. President. and Gentlemen dehuties
cffhe Chamber Of REPRESENTATIVES.
! recognize with satisfaction my own senti
ments IN those which you express 20 me. In
these weighty circumstances, my thcughts are
absorbed by the imminent war, TO the success
OF which are attached the independence and
honor of France. -
l will depart this night to place myself at
the head OF my armies ; the movements OF the
different hostile corps render my presence
there indispensable. During my absence /
shall see with pleasure commission appoint
cd by each Chamber engaged in celebrating
OH our constitutions. ~. 80
fhe constitution is oar rallving point it
must be our pole-star in these stormy mo-
nentS All public ds cussion tending TO d-
minish d,tectly or indirectly the confidence
which shpulh be placed in its enactments.
viii bs misfortune to the states; we should
then Aud ourselves at sea without a compass
and without a rudder. The ci.isis in which
we are placSd'isgre5t. Let us rot initiate the
Conduct OF the Lowe Empire, which pressed
on all sides by barbarians, made itself the
Laughing stock OF posterity, 10y occupying itself
with abstract discussions ct the moment when
the battering ramssv'ere shaking the gates Of
the city. -. -
independently OF the legislative measures
require by the circumstances of the interior.
you will probably deem it useful to empioy.
yourself on organic IL = destined to put the
constitution in motion. They may be the object
OF your public labors without any inconveni-
ence! =,
The sentiments expressed in, your address
suihcientiy demonstrate to me the attachment
OF the Chamber to my person, end all the pa
trIoh5m with which 1t is animated. In all
aTalrS my march shall be strait forward and
rirm. Assist me to save the countcy Pirst
representative OF the people, have contract
ed the engagement, which renew, OF en-.
! pioying III more tranquil times, all the prerop.
atives OF the Crown, and the little experience
l nave acquired In secdnding you in the anne.
lloraton OF oar constitution.
June l3.-Fresh reports from lent. zen.
BSarre confirm the favorable dispositions al
ready announced. The bands which spread
| over the nclghborhood Of Faonet and OF (3ou-
| ria have lad down their arms the chiefs and
soldiers have sworn not to take them nm 81
| gam Tor the same cause
Ohthe other side the Mayor Of Foueera5 an.
nounces TO Baron Meciin, project Of the de
| paTynsht OF il ct Vilame, that the young m ~
| who. through perhdious insinuatiors. haJ suf.
| tered themselves to be drawn into rebellion
demand leave to return to their homes. 70
hye there peaceauiy, aud to oney the CIDER
! OF government.
| Lieut. gen. Lamarque, conmapdine in chic.
the army q the Loire, announces other snc.
cesscs, which viii cJntribute. without doubt
| to open the eyes oftbo chiefs Of the ingurrec.
ton, and To make Il I'm feel, that the time !,
| past, when they could excite the peonle l.,
| osceidui promises, and that Che r.iea % EN-.
ployed to SEPARATE the inhabitants of a Ven.
oee from tue corlmon cause Of tire patio,
cannot, from their very ratuFe, have lastiu,
success;
considerable debarkation had been an
nouncedas likely to tslc place near Il. Gil
les Gen. Travot, who lett lIantes with a
bout 2gOOmen to oppose Il, met great bod,
81 insurg nts beyond Jouvoy and Larouch,
Cervieres. lie pierced their centre at I,iege
routed them, snh arrived on the I'd at NaDo
leon. There re wac assured that circrir,
stances were much iess Serious than the ma
ievolent lad been Pleased to spread alrosa
! he learned, that there was mo- Iopocr a.,