Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-11-08


looked over the crew, seen the officers aud chat
ted with the captain, than the inevitable ascen-
dency OF this extraordinary man. who for 90 years
has employed all tongues upon his actions, ope.
rated like magic. AS he was behaved to, some
years ago on board French vessel, so now he
experienced the same respect, The same attenti-
on, from every one. On the same day the ad-
ma'.l came TO pay his respects to the emperor;
the latter desired to see his ship. and invited
himself for the morrow to breakfast lie was re-
ceived with all that distinction and politeness
which appear particularly to characterize the no.
BILE and elegant manners of Sir Henry Hotham
They set sail ON the same day, the 10th. Con-
traiy Winds or Gains made the voyage long and
tedious. They made Torbay only on the 25th,
where orders fou,id to hare no comnmulicosi-
on NTH the iarid-Eut all the boats of the co0n-
try, on the news of Napoleon's arrival surround
ed the ship. On the morrow the whole popula-
ton OF the corptry were there without distincti-
on OF rank OF sex. Napoleon, who was princi-
Paiiy occupied in reading, orn Conversation at in
ter'ais with some of his suite, and taking walk
regularly several times day upon the poop, look
ed at all these curious people with the same
Coun'enance he would have done from the win
COWS OF the Thuilleries. One of the ships Off
GERS eh9ulrcd II he was not indignant at behold
ing such multitude of gazers round him. and
without waiting for an answer, added. hut. in.
Deco ne was, he might thank himself for II
30 ota1
lie had the English papers read to him Which
tairicstured IN the most Ridiculous manner his
coming on board, the reception which he rnst
WIN, aho the conversations which he had enter.
~ ih'o. some English officers rep,otot;n,r OH
'hese iohies as insults to him" The m,l,;,nde y
s s-,u ne, only Judge from such Bhte Beard
shs-.. sac historians, who write for pos,er:ty
ieaye my defence to them: ''
On the third day they ,vere o,.,a,t ,
rWmou'h--there The ship seemed condemned =
i"oie rigorous captivity. The papers and tbe
tPor.s rom shore agreed in spreading report
mat napoleon was to be transported to St He.
. liz impossible" was his constant An.
swer---"l 1t IS from u noble and ,naon.n;,no,,s -
Solution that am arrived on the shoras or p.
san, and not by the chances of war. lam co,,a
20 place myself under the protection of its laws
ara nave not been dragged here by the force ~
arms. am come to seek an ASYLUM in tb;s
land OF freedom, and shall ] find only a prison
enains and death Irepeat, it is impossible /
nave Claimed the sacred rites Of hospitality, and
nc rrihce regent, exercising the sovereignty of
The English people, cannot refuse II. NV yoiun.
tariiy coming to him alone prevents all interfer.
ence. we i've IN day when the opinion of CO.
temPoraries, the judgment of posterity, are
more dear, more essary to US than ever, Great
srimes are transmitted down o. posterity with a,
much care as great actions. The condemnation
OF .,faTy Queen of Scotland still soils the brill.
ant history of the great EEzabetA, and the con.
aemnation of STAFFORD will always be a stain M.
on the memory of the unfortunate Charles Il"
PARIs, Sept. a.
The mission OF the ndefatigable Duke dan.
gouienne has been highly successful. On his re-
presentation the Spanish army under Casta1os is
eyacusting the French territory. He has an
no9nced this event to Marshal Perignon, in the
following notes
+ ant CoUsIN-I hasten to irnpart to you. to
tFAnquillize our good city of Thoulouse, that /
have been fortunate enough to Obtain from Gen.
Cast1nos bis evacuation of our territory, and hia
return to Spain. His orders will be given to-
morrow. 1 hope in consequence to be able TO
join the Duchess at Thoulouse, in the early part
of the ensuing month"
The towns and fortresses into which Bonaparte
threw garrisons prior to his overthrow at Water
loo are surrendering after the other 10 the al
lies, or TO Louis. Hunngen has been occupied
by SWISS garrison. It is situate ed within half
league Of Basic, Swiss capital, and in every
war has kept that city in jeopardy. Its fortifica-
tions will now be destroyed. or the citdael be
held by the allies in perpetuity.
Marshal Money has been sentelced to three
months (not years) confinement, forrefusing to
sctFC On NOuTl hdarllSi. money the
premier Marshal of France
Marshal Beresiord is reappointed Generalssi-
mo Of all tho Portuguese forces. He is now pro-
baby Al Brazil.
II is now certain, that all the Allies concurred
IA exiting BuonAparte to St. Helena and they
are all to have Commissioners in that island to
look after him.
The colossal statue of Buonaparte in the Pa
lace Carousal has been destroyed.
1t IS estimated there are now in France 100000
Rrussians alone.
LewER RISKS, Aug. IS.
All the world knows how much the Golfers Of
Prussia were omptied by the French when they
sverun her The wheel Of fortune has now got
round, and Prussia has fair claim to restitution
IT will therefore be stipulated in the new treaty,
that France shall repay TO Prussia three hundred
millions Of francs and that the Prissian troops
will not leave France until the sum is paid or Sc
cured.
LoyDoE, Sept 9.
A French and two Dutch mails have arrived
since our last. The latter anticipate the publ
cation Of the basis of The treaty Of peace at Pa
fis on the OH, and merton what they imagine are
some Of the articles. We have only torepeat our
FIRM persuasion that oil there statements are pre-
mature, though at the same time those who go |
on making them viii come 20 be right at last !
and there Is no saying how soon decisipe eveas !