The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-05-10

forgotten, disobeyed, and isullcd the Com
manders in-Chief took flight /; thousands
rushed on his passage acclama,ions rent
the sky. At that moment his own guard de-
scended the hiii--the Imperial March was
played--thc eagles were once moro display
ed and those whose deadly weapons were TO
have aimed at each Others Lille, embraced as
brothers and joined in universal shouts.
In the midst of these greetings did Napole-
on pass through the whole of the Royal
my, and placing himself at lis head pursued
his course TO Paris. The population of the
villages flocked round him; the inhabitants of
Paris, informed of his approach, came out
to meet HIM at the head of two hundred
thousand persons, in the midst OF enihsiuastic
acclamations, did he re-epter the capital, and
seat himself in the Palace OF Kings.
Such is the account which has been receiv-
from some, whom Bonaparte's triumph has
forced TO seek shelter in this country.
They agree in stating that the enthusiasm
displayed in his favor by the people approach
cs to wiidness. They know not how to ac-
count for the Monsters popularity but say,
that 1t surpasscs all that was cSinced towards
him in the midst Of his most brilliant victo-
rics. Not musket is said TO have been fired
since the period OF his landing, and both the
militia and the people are represented to have
received him with equal enthusiasm in every
place through which he passed.
NAMUR, March l4-The news Of the de-
cision OF the congress to place US under the
prince OF Orange threw all the Begians in
CONSERVATION. The general illumination or
dered was more like funeral celebration, the
popuace shouted long live the Emperor Ma
lann A. i III. arr hn tys
that they had become Hollandcrs was receiv-
ed with the same cries. The mayor was told
by the Prussian commandant that If nc did
not stop these commotions thirty thousand
troops should enter tho city. In attempting
to quiet them he was received by the renew
cd shouts OF long live the Emperor Napoleon.
Topunish the cilizens fine oi 100000 francs
was imposed.
Paris, March 25.
The duke Of Belluno was advancing towards
Paris with the troops Of the second military
division. When the regiments heard that
the Emperor was approaching the Capital
they successively mouDted the national coll
ors. The Duke OF Belluno advanced with his
whole division which continued its march uni
ted under the ancicnt co!ors.
In the Sd and the 4lh division, notwithstand
ing the etfots of the project Vanblanc and
some generals, the people, officers and SOL
licrs. all mounted the national cnckade. Col
onel Jacquemlnot, aid.de.camp 10 the duke of
Regglo, has this day brought the addresses OF
the several corps, which he handed to the
Empetor during tho parade.
The duke of Abuicria and General Gerard
did not wait 10 hear of the progress Of the
Emperor's march, and all the troops united
themselves TO the wishes Of the inhabitants OF
Alsacia. Therefore, the national standard IS
waving in that province, as 1t is likewise in
Burguody and in Franche Cotnte.
Lieutenant General PajO had mounted, at
Orlea ans, the tri.coorcd cockade, wnen Mar
shal Salnt.C Cyr, coming into the city, caused
him to be put under arrest. The troops nav
ing declared un .nimously tnat they would
march towards the Emperor, and unite them
selves to the wishes OF the whole army, the
Marshals ordered the gates TO be shut. The
brave Cuirassicrs of the lst regiment broke
them open, and the Marshal disappeared.
Lieutenant General Clausel has set of to take
command at Bordeaux.
The proclamations Of the Emperor must
have reached Poitou on the 23d and no,witl-.
standing the efforts Of the Bourbons who made
their appear ancc there on the 22d, the national
standard will DO unfolded by these people who
cannot forget the many favors they have re-
ceived from the Emperor.
His majesty reviewed yesterday, in the
Thuillerics, tho divisions OF Generals Lefo!
aud Dufour, the grenadiers and chasscurs of
the old guard, SC. The old guard presented
to the Emperor the ancient Eagles, which
they had preserved. His majesty kissed
them he addressed the officers the troops
manifested the .lievcliest enthusiasm. The
sight Of these brave men, whose presence re-
calls to mind so many glorious deeds, and
who have never ceased to honor themselves
with the most invioabe fidelity, produced
upon the numerous assemblage of people who
were present at the review, an emotion which
was manifested by unanimous applauscs and
acclamatons.
This day the Emperor reviewed several
reri,nents of ipf,nttv and r.valrv 'rb, an