Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-21
BoNAPARrE AT PARIS,
AFTER THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO

Wy ~ o. D5isf, one 81 his CABINET Secfetgf9es.
An Imperial Committee was assembled
in the Eiisee Palace on the night of the
2lst June.
This Committee consisted of 1st. The
Ministers having departments. 9. Minis
tiers of State. Sd. A Deputation formed
by the President aud four Members of the
Chamber OF Peers. 4. A Deputation form
ed by the Chamber of Representatives, and
consisting of the President and four Vice
Presidents. 5. A certain number of Coun-
sellers OF State. 6. The Chiefs of the CT
vii and Military Authorities of Paris. z.
Several Peers and Representatives added
to the Committee by the Emperor s.
Some citizens also summoned by the Emp
eror.
The Secretary announced the arrival of
jtEe Emperor. The persons present receiv-
ed HIM standing. lie bowed and placed
himself IN chair in front of the assembly.
The members of the Committee then sat
down without being desired, aud when 81
lence was resumed, Napoleon made
speech.
AT Iirst he appeared much moved he
was pale, and his left hand, which he had
extended on table, appeared asitated with
covered hinselfand spoke with calmness.
This painful situation, the consequence OF
disastrous event, interested the Assem-
bly,, produced feeling which caused the
adjournment of more than one project, aud
gave turn to the deliberations which was
not expected.
The Emperor confirmed the statement of
the bulletin. He spoke of French vaIour
with admiration; Of the prudent bravery
OF the enemy with sincerity. He prououc-
ed on lord Wellington merited, but in his
mouth, a remarkable euioglum. and nooly
acknowledged his own faults. This con-
duct, which had the effect of address, bur
which am inclined to believe, proceeded
from candor, disposed in his favor auditors
who had come badly prepossessed against
him.
Monsieur R-The glory of France is in
the army. Her honor requires that GU,
losses should DC repaired. Her liberty, he
independence exist in the force of our de-
tenders. The safety of the country de-
ponds upon their number, their discipline
and their exploits. a great reverse is t.
great minds only useful admOnitlOn. Let
US turn to the triumph of principles loss
which at first seems to compromise them.-
, Ii victory have ceased to crown our stand
ards, are there not other palms than those
Which are mOistened with blood The Of
| I've ofpedce may again flourish on our men
aced frontier but to make it bear durable
fruit it must be planted by heroic hands,
| The army already rallies but our astOuisD-
ed eagle bewalis the absence OF her defend
ers, and calls upon us to fill up tine glprious
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made OF In our RACKS. VIII you refuse to
recruit that heroic army with heroes ?. By
augmenting It's corps, or at least compiler
ing them with devoted men, you will Sc
cond the public enthusiasm, you viii crown
the national wish. Far from u howeve
be the desire ofrevenge. We have in view
no other conquest than that of peace bur
to avoid beggngit on our knees the number
OF our troops must CORRESPOND with their
| courage. a vanquished nation, but zybsct
will not be subdued, ougnt never 90 Sier
the calumet of peace, except when it is So b
ported by the CLUB of battles conclude
by moving that the chambers make aD ap-
peal to French valOr, while the Emperor
shall treat for peace with confidence and
dignity.
General l.. e. formally opposed this
measure. There is only one, said ne, which
can save the country, and if the Emperor's
Ministers do not counsel him TO adopt il.
his great soul will reveal it to him.
| Numerous umrnurS and plauGits follow
ed this observation. Napoleon cast dow,
his eyes, then raised them rapidly, AMI
smiling with disdain.
NJ. de F.-After having urged new ar
guments in support of Count RS PROPOSE
ton, recommended the opening patriotic
loan, in order to prepare the material of
the army and defray heexpences of a new
levy.
| M. FL. Showed that IN the present cir
cumstances this measure which might APP
pear an expedient, would prove an obsta-
! Gle.
The Duke of B. endeavored to prove that
recruiting and raising money were pro-
ceedings not only unnecessary, but which
would be injurious without preliminary
measures.
Count g. objected to the measure which
had been proposed, and proved its inutility
and danger. Rejecting all personalities.
he wished that instead Of irritating mems
minds they should be assuaged by frank &
honorable proceedings.
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