Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-05-13

"naC IS passing on that interesting Theatre,
than could have been gathered from a more
studied attempt.
E;rtract ofo letter from an american ger.
ftemdn az HIUre, 10 his friend IN this
CRY, dated March %.
" The revolution operated in this country
within these last twenty days without q sho,
being fired. is certainly the most astonishing,
as it probably will be the most importan, re-
corded in history.
The intelligence of the arrival of Napo-
leon at Frejus, was followed by such RAJ
pid succession of events. thas we have been
in a constant state ofalarm and anna &c ment,
and we have not had time TO reflect On the
consequences that may result To this coun-
try and to Europe. The stupor of amaze
ment that all France has been plunged into.
IS more astonishing Than the success of the
Enterprise that has driven the Bourbons
from the Thuilleries.
From the rapidly OF Napolcon's journey
from LYONS, IL appears he neither expected
OF experienced the least resistance. We
learnt only this morning his entrance into
the Capital, but we are ignorant of the par s
uculars attending il. as we are indeed of the
circumstances OF hts progressive success pri'
or thereto. cannot therefore give you an
account OF them, which, besides, would be un.
necessary, as the papers that viii 80 by this
same opportunity will be Of later dates
Lewis the 18Th. with the household Troops,
retrf Sod from Paris on The night of the 18Th
inss Is IS supposed on the road to Flanders.
probably to occupy Bille.-Mauy causes
might be assigned for discomfort in France
10 nave favored the change that has taken
placed but 1t has been effected too promptly
TO have depended upon any thing other
int
army.
Since the return of the Bourbons to the
throne, although uniting with an uncommon
snare OF ability. the most liberal opinions.
many acts OF government have been impolitic
and Imprndent. With the exception of him
SELF, the Royal family put themselves at the
mead OF party which frowued on every one
that had taken an active part in the Revolu-
ton, that endeavored first directly by law, af
forwards indirectly by exciting the fears of
holders OF national property, TO force them to
make compromises at trifling considerations,
TO restore the confiscated estates TO the disc
p ssessed Emigrants. The liberty of the press
was under the controul of Government
sun attacks OF the most violent nature were
permitted with the appearances of worse
iuture intention, against many leading cha'
racters in France who tired with revolu.
any change, had they felt security for their
property and no fear Of being prescribed b
the disgrace and insult that was constantly
heaped upon them.
Ahere was, besides, hatred founded ON
con einpt for the emigrants, and universal
fear OF the encroachments IF arbitrary pew
er, founded on the kgown sentiments and
prababie intention Of Monsieur and his sons,
with regard 10 the Constitution. The spi
mt OF the army, independent of their feeling
towards Napoleon as their general, was ex
cited almost TO mutiny By fear that Court
influence would deprive their officers OF their
active service snd advancement, in fayoy. Of
tiIS sons ot EmIgrants aud favorites--The
nalon also was andsr the impression that
the incorriglble prejudices AND bigotry Of
the heirs apparent 20 the throne, w 1uld in,
duce them at future period tn altempt
suoJectmg il to the antiquated institutions
Of the ancient regime" and superstitions Of
priest craft
4 ne hlng alone, in the opinion Of every
one, was free of the faults and preiudices of
MS iamly and their party, but IN his desire
10 establish the grand principle that 40
throne should be coupled oy a Sovereign
whose authority was not derived from inhe-
reut rights, he pS,hcd Murat to cxtremities,
and made natural coalition between aim
and those who wished to work tyou5 les in
France and Italy The Duke Of Oclea $
wac mas pretensi0ns to inherit the crown of
naples, was intriguing 70 have the ancient
Dynasty re established lhere-indeed every
individual OF those who had Iateiv come 70
power, was so attentveiy employed in
schemes of individual interes,, that they did
not even dream Of the danger that threaten
them. The loyatv displayed by the in
habitanis of Paris, f this aud c, cry other
town CT France the voluntary enrolment
and subscriptions of money to defend Lewis
the 18th, persuaded me that he would not be
driven IRON Paris without much bloodshed !:
out things have been so speedily decided
that there was no time to organise resist,
aDce, and this town which was nnanimons
and enthusiastic for the King, has acknow,
lodged Napoleon.
Extract of a letter dated London, 10Th .9Eareh,
to dJrieHd in This country
g The English are inexpressibly mortified al
the news frnm New Orleans. and the American
character, am happy to say, is exalted very
much in'the eyes Of Europe, by the bravery aud
humanity with which the navy and army have
conducted Themselves during the whole of the
war-indeed the name Of an American Is high.
ly considered, and all now agree that It has
been much undervalued heard general RiaIl
say they we're as fine population AS any in
the world, and would do more in few honrs
to strengthen position than any other set of
troops"
Extract of n teher from an Officer n, Me-, ne,