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France was manifested, in which there did not
appear any disposition to connect the interests OF
Bonaparte with those of his country. The en-
peror was at the Palace of Elysee, and there all
llis Ministers assembled in Council. The event
had TRANSFERRED and a multitude of persons as
sembled round the palace, and a FAINT cry of
" Vlve PEmpercur," was heard. The impat-
ence of the assembly of Deputies was at its
height
A message was sent TO them from the council
to say that IN six hours a communication would
be made to them. TO which they replied, they
would only wait one hour for n message to know
the determination of the emperor. Upon which
Regnault de ST. Jean Angely, as the organ of the
council of ministers, stated to the emperor in
plain but respectful terms, that the interest of
France demanded that his majesty should add
cate the throne. Bonaparte said, +" What d9
you say so ! Et to Brute % To which Regnault
answered, Your majesty may believe that it is
with grief of heart that announce to You the IA
tai necessity but the weH-be.ng of France de-
mands this sacrifice at your hands." Napoleon
then proposed TO abdica.e in favour of his son.
The assembly received this intination with
respect, and with vote of appreciation. They
then Proceedad 10 constitute provisional gov
ernment, and Carnot, Fouche and others, were
appointed a committee ofpublic safety. Various
propositions wore made. One was to send a de-
Putation to the duke of Wellington, to desire a
N'SoNiO vi hoStllltlSS, 10 give tnS iOI SiS iOI :
nation of new government, but this was overrul-
ed as derogatory to the dignity of France.
In the mean time couriers were dispatched to
every part ofFrance to announce this most im-
Portant event to the public functionaries and they
came to a solemn resolution to preserve the inte-
gritty and independence of France, or TO perish in
the struggle
This is briefly the substance of the dispatches
received last night. Lord Castlercagh went to
the prince regent to announce the important e.
vent to hun, and lady Cantlereagh had the plea
sure to make it known at the marchioness of Sails
bury's rout, from which it was instantly spread
over the whole town.
We shall, no doubt, this day learn all the de-
tails in more particular manner. Thus has one
glorious battle put an end to which threat
ened the dies !aticn OF Europe; and again we re-
peat, that though: that battle cost this nation a
melancholy loss of blood, it is truly soothing to
the hearts of the families who have suffered, to
reflect, that it is owing TO British gallantry aone,
that the triumph was achieved. The duke of We'll
lington, IN 4 letter to lady Mornngton, his mo,
ther, pays high compliment to Bonaparte. lie
says that did his duty-that he fought the bat
tie with infinite skill, perseverance and bravery
6 and this" adds the noble duke, g do not state
from any personal motive of claiming merit to
myselt-for the victory is to be ascribed TO the
superior physical force and invincible constancy
of British soldiers"
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GuLletin of LLn Q.

our troops had am occasion yesterday of des
playing their accustomed valor in the brilliant
affairs.
General Excemans reports that he proceeded
yestei1.y afternoon with a part of his cavalry IN
Versailles. The enemy had occunied that town
with 1900 horse. General ExceImans had formed
the project of repulsng them He had IN conse-
quence directed Lieut.. Gen. Pire, with the 1st
and 9Th OF the Chasseurs, and the 44th regiment
OF Infantry of the line upon Vile dAyray. and
Roquencourt, ordering them to ambuscade 70
receive the enemy when they should repsss
by that point.
1t. gen. Excelmans himself marched bv The
way OF Mont Rouge to Velissy, with the inten-
ton of entering Versailles by three points He
met at the heights of the wood of yenieres .
strong column Of the enemy. The 5th and 5tb
dragons who were in front charged the enemy
with rare intrepld.ty. The 9th ofhuzzars and
tire goth Of dragons took them in Hank Over.
thrownon every point, the enemy left their tract,
even TO Versailles covered with the dead and
wounded.
During this time gen. Pire executed his move
ment upon Roquencourt with equal vpor and in.
tellgence. The Prussian colonel pushed bv
gen. Excelmans, was received by the corps of
gen. Pre-, AND received at the muzzle lively
discharge OF the 44th Regiment and was charged
by the LIST and 5th chasseurs while the 9th hus-
sars and 5th dragons who followed them, push
ed them vigorously 20 the entrance Of Versailles.
The result of these fine affairs has been the
entire destruction Of two regiments Of The hus-
sars OF Brandenburg and Ponerania, the first of
the Prussian army.
The French troops infantry and cavalry have
riyaled each other in courage.
We nave made many prisoners in these affairs,
and taken about one thousand horses.
Lieutenant General LecOurbe Was attacked on
the twenty fourth, in his position of Danncmarie
and Chcvanne. The enemy was repulsed we
preserved our positions
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gen. Becker was ordered to provide for the pro-
lection OF the person of Napoleon, during his
route, and all necessary orders were given for
securing the preparation of relays of horses.
In the mean time Napoleon had not set out,
yesterday, the 29th. The safe conduct had not
arrived The approach of the enemy giving
lively inquiet,lde respecting the safety of Napo,
leon, the commission determined to press anew
ms departure, and positive orders were given to
.ne ministry OF the marine. This last was sent
to him by thecotn Boulay
The house will perceive by the subioined copy
of the reply of Lord Wellington, that he did not
consider himself authorised to give the safe con-
duct requested, and that the government has
performed one of the most sacred duties in caus-
ing the departure of Napoleon.
The Government informs the Honse that Ma
Poleon sat out at o'clock, as the subioined let
ter of gen. Beker shows.
The Government invites the House to make
provisions for him and his family.
Accept Mr. President the assurances of my
highest consideration.
(Signed) Duke of oTRANTo.
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FRENCH LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF RxprEsFvr,rtvrs. Ian. Q,

HUU5L OF HhPHEsENrATIVEs, juno %.
Count Lapiuinais presiding, presented the fol.
lowing message from the Professionally govern
ment, and the accompanying documents
mr.. PreadeHf-The provisional government
has not forgotten for an instant that Napoleon
by his abdication, has placed himself under the
safeguard of French honor. Their first care was
TO demand of the enemy's generals, safe CON
ducts for the protectoH OF his person.
On the 25th Of June, Napoleon demanded that
two frioates should be his d;snosie;o, III
government Immediately ordered the ministry of
lie marine 20 arm those two frigales. Lieut..
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PARIS June 80.
Napoleon Bonaparte sat out YESTERDAY for Cher
burg, accompanied by the Duke of Rovigo and
Marshal Bertrand We know not why he chose
for conveyance, so bad a carriage
This day at eleven in the morning a report is
prevailing that French general who alighted at
the Swedish hotel in the street Riohlei has an
nouneed The near approach of Prince Charles
General Carnot member ofthe provisional govern
ment mounted his horse this morning and pas
sed the lines of the army. Our brave soldiers
conid not see among them, without emotion, him
whom they have so often proclaimed as their
father, and who 50 skilful in organizing the war.
mas always been a strenuous defender of peace.
ana who has been as economical in the expendi-
lure OF the pulic money, as nc is sparing of the
blood OF his soldiers. During his glorious com
mand at Antwerp, he lost but twenty-seven men,
although ne daily made sorties to a great dis
lance.
1t is supposed that the frigates intended to
transport Napoleon Bohaparte to the United
states are now waiting at Rochefort. There
are to accompany him, Generals Bertrand, Ssvsry,
Laliemand, Labsdoyge and many other officers,
and eight or ten domcstics.
This morning at three o'clock, there was q
smart cannonade in the plain about the village OF
Vertus, The right wing of the enemy which at
tempted to extend itself upon the SEINE. On the
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Bulletin of the soM June.

The last accounts rendered by the minister of
war give the following details
The place ofLisle is tranquil.
The greatest calm reigns at Douav.
The enemy about or 3 thousand strong has
passed the Sarre and taken Sarguemines on the
Esd OF this month. He was on the 25th at Cha
teau Salins. Lieut.. Gen Gerard has marched up.
on foul, where he can communicate with It. gen.
Belliard. eO''
The Austrian and Baden troops deboucbed by
Basic on the Doth, Gen. Lecourbe has fallen
back in advance of Altkirch He expected to
be attacked the next day. Ifthe enemy. not vet
very numerous received new forces, our troop,
would retire Immediately from Befort.
The garrison of Conf has made a movement
upon Barcelonnette, but tbs movement appear.
ed to have no other object than the occupation
of the frontiers.
The Spanish troops from Barcelona have en-
camped near Chrome. Gen. Deeaen does NOT
think hostilites very threatening at this point.
In the west the battle of Roche-serviere has
given mortal blow to the instruction. Many
thousands of insurgents have been spared by our
soldiers. Whatever may be the Influence OF
late events, Lieut. Gen. Lamarque does not be.
lieve but the chief of the insurgents, bound by
their Pia0le ofhonor, viii remain tranquil.
The town Of Nantesshas voted loan of 200, DOC
franks for the defence of the town, and for cloth.
ing the national guard
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which are menaced the commune ofLachapelle
alone contains 500; there are three hundred at
Pantin
The count d'Erlon (Bertrand) and general
Duhesme, who had been placed among the VIC
even wounded general Duhesme is at this mo-
ment at Isle.
The French plenipoteniaries await at Laon
the passports which they have demanded. The
general, commanding the Prussian advanced
guard, has sent their request to the head quarters
OF the allies.
There exists at this point tacit understand
ing between the advanced posts, not to attack
each other without previous warning.
SITUATION Of the FRENCH .4RyNYES.
On the Goth June, reports were made to the
French legislature the situation of the several
French armies.
The army Of the north was described, in a let
ter from the duke of Dalnata of the twenty-thirt
as beginning to rally sgain--general Grouchy
made his junction with the main body ON the
25th
despatch from the army of the Moselle an
nounced that Hessan corps was leagues from
Montmedi, and that the enemy also appeared to
approach from Sedan.
General Rapp, commanding the army ofthe
Rhine, was expected to be attacked on the 24th
or 25th, the Austrians having passed the Rhine
on the 22d.
From the army of the west, it was stated that
further successes had been gained over the insur-
gents.
From the other armies nothing of Importance.
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MoNsIEUR DUKE,
The most deiamatory and the most lying ru-
mours have been circulated for some DAYS ar3ons.
the public upon my conduct III this short and dis.
astrous campaign. The public journals repeat
them andseem TO give credit to the most odious
calumny After having fought for 25 years, and
shed my blood for the glory and independence
OF my country, they dare to accuse me of trea-
son Me it's, whom they point out to the peo-
pie, and even the army, rs the author of the die
aster which ithas Just encountered.
Compelled TO break silence, for if il IS always
painful to speak of ones self, it is more especial
~ so when one has to repel calumny I address
myself toyou, NJ. Duke, As president of The pro-
visionary government, to give you faithful ex
position ofeyeuts, Of which have been a wit
ness.
On the t4th ofJune, received an order from
the minister OF war TO repair 20 the imperial
quarters. had held no command nor had any
information upon the composition and force Of
the army. Neither the emperor nor the minister
had previously said any thing to me which could
lead me expect that should be employed in this
campaign. ! was consequently taken at una
wares, without horses, without euuipape. with
out money, and was obliged to borrow to ena-
bic meto repair to my destination Arrived ON
the 10Th at Baon, on the 18th at Avesnes. and ON
the 18th at Beaumont; I purchased in the last
named town ofthe Duke Of rreviso, two horses.
with which / repaired on the 18th TO Charlerov,
accompanied by our first aid-de-oamp, the only
officer whom had near me- I arrived at the
moment when the enemy, attacked by our light
troops, fell back upon Fleurus and Gosselies
The emperor ordered me Immediately to put
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FRENCH BULLETINS.

BULLETIN OF THE 2SrH JUNE.
. We baye received details of the progress of the
allies.
A despatch from Marshal Grouchy dated sois-
sons, June 27, at ten o'clock in the evening, an
nounces that the enemy has moved upon Com
peigne. Count d'Erlon not being able to enter
this town, has moved upon Senlis
The enemy occupies Pont St. Maxence. He IS
directing his columns upon Creil and Senlis. In
tins state of affairs, Marshal Grouchy has found
hImselfund the necessity depressing his move
ments upon Paris, and of carrying his head quar-
tiers to Dammartin. The corps of General ReiI-
Ie taxes Its position at Concise, and that of Gen
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PANS, June I.
PARIs, June I.
WeLinpton


Letter from The Minister Of zpar 10 the dixie of
WeLFngton
Headquarters Vilette June 30
Mr. LoRD.-Your hostile movements continue
although according to the declarations oftbe all.
llea sovereigns, the causes of the war no longer
eNS' Since tlie emperor has abdicated his pow
At the moment when blood is again TO be she'd
have received from the Marshal Duke of Albu-
tera telegraph despatch of which / send Won a
copy. My lord, l guarantee upon nv honor
,his afInistice. All the reasons whichyou could
70 commune institutes are at an end, since
you can nave no other instructions from your e,o-
vernment than those which the Austrian ere,e!5oi,
had from theirs Se'iSI"lS
make OF your Lordshp formal demand
to cease hostilities immediately, and TO concInJe
an armistce, TO wait the decision ofthe conoress
l cannot beheye my Lord that my demand win
Dc without effect you will take upou YOURSELF
c0adjutors.
NO other motive than the wish to prevent the
ehuslon OF blood and the interest of INV coupt1rJ
has dictated this letter.
Ii appear on The field of battle with the con-
Viction OF your talents, shall carry thither the
CONVICTION ofcontendng for the noblest ofcauses
the defence and independence of nv country, =.
and that whatever may be the event, / shall merit
your esteem. ''''' -
Accept, Ipray you,
my lord, the assurance
OF my highest consideration
ECKMUHI,
similar letter has been written to MarsbsI
Butcher. '''Ai
THE Telegraph despatch referred to. will he
found IN the preceding column
July ,.
we have TO day received news from the Pleni-
potentlarles at Wellington's head quarters. The
suit.
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GNUMBER %.

sioe OF Neuilly, was followed in its movemen
by divers French corps, which attacked il in
many places, particularly on Mont Valerier,
where we had established some pieces of artil-
iery; From to o'clock, the cannonade slack
sneo, Weno longer hear only at great distance,
Yalerien. O''-
The principal actions of this morning must
have taken place near St. German. 1t was par
ticuiarly upon that side that the caanonade was
ne I At in the evening they penetrated to
st. Denis, under Mont valerein. If there is not
an arrangement, it is evident that tomorrow a
general battle will take place.
ABOUT noon there came an officer with flag
OF truce, to the house of Count Hullin, comn,an,
aantof the place. He had his ewes blinded. IL
~ presumed that he came to make summons.
ne was Prussan Colonel. Since his return the
cannonade has continued.
They speak of an affair in which the enemy
nave lost or 500 men, We have made some
More than 1900 national guards were on foot
through the day yesterday.
shot. III anu
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WELLINGTON.

Copy Of letter Of Gen Beker, dated ygfalr7aison
June %, 1915.
SIR have the honor to announce to the pro-
vlsionai government that the Emperor has lust
entered his carriage, to repair to his destination
offering VOWS for the establishment of pefce and
prosperity of France
Accept Sir, the homage of the profound res
pect with which L am,
Your obedient humble servant,
COUNT BEKER.
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Continuation Of the telegrabhic Desbatch of The
Duke Of -2!5,yera, ofthe sane Sqte.
sent at the same time a flag of trnce to e,e,
Frimont near Geneva. He replied. that an;r1at.
ed with desire by preliminary engagements, to
anticipate those which might be entered into by
the allies, he consented to an armistice until the
ID of July, by which period hope to have re-
ceived the answer Of the government.
(SiSned) Duke of ALBUFERA.
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Duke of oTRANTo.
Pans, June g.
Copy Of a letter TO cormt Bignon.

Head Quarters, jane %.
CoUNT-I had the honor 60 receive the letter
of yonr Excellency of the 25th have already
written to the commissioners named, to treat of
peace with the allied powers, upon their propo-
sition for suspension of hostilities an answer
which your excellency must have seen, and
have nothing more to add to it.
AS regards passport and safe-conduct for Ma
Poleou Bonaparte, to proceed to the United
otates OF America, must inform your Excellen-
cy that have no authority from my government
to give any reply whatever to such demand.
l have the honor to be with the most distin.
guished consideration your Excellency's most
obedient servant,
(Sgned) WELLINGTON.
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
PRILADELPHIA, August 10.
LATE FROM ENGLAND.

Blythe ship Thomas cattergood, Dixey, arriv.
ed at Ibis port in 81 days from Liverpool, the edi-
tor Of the Freeman's Journal has received Lon
don papers to the Goth, and Liverpool to the 2Sth
June, inclusive.
LIVERPOOL, June 81.
SECOND EDITION.
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UBLISHE
ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS,
By JOHN BURKE,

-Four Doors 5eo1v the Bell Taver1l, at -Four Dollars
per dnrtim, paid IN adrdnce.
" advertisements inserted at the usual
price, and promptly attended to.
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COUNT BEKER.

Sitting Of June 3d.
The President read the Message and Bulletin
which follow:
Mr.. President-I have the honor to transmit
to you the Bulletin of the situation Of The arTnv
on the 30th of June. ny
The enemy's army is advanced within sight Of
the capital. To arrest his march, all the CORPS
OF the army of the North have been ordered to
unite in the line of defence which protects paris
ms union is effected. The army is recognized,
and occupies all thepositions.
The army is animated with the hest sn;r;,
its devotednesS to the country is equal to It's Va.
lor. - 40 y"
Accept, pray you Mr.. President the HOMAGE
of my highest consideration.
(signed) Duke of oTRANTo.
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French Fnnols Ut Pnri,-
DIONsIYUn DUKE,

Letter Of Marshal The Prince Of Jf2st.ga, 70 hi,
ETcelency the Duke Of Oiranto.
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Ie'esrGpac Despatch transmitted from Lvon,,
June 80, 1915.
CHATBERRr, June 90.
Tile Duke Of .4t6lyera TO his Ercelieney the Mn.
lister Of Var.
On the 9th, the Austriaus attacked the whole
line. They were repulsed after loss of $50
men, Killed, wounded and prisoners. attempt
ed without success, an armistice with general
Bubna. eSNNi a.
On the 18th, the enemy attacked Contains and
hlgueoeie' He lost 1900 men and we made 500
prisoners. An hour after renewed the r,ror,
stion for an armistice, which he has accented :
by this armistice have consented to re enter the
limits of the treaty of Paris.
(Sgned) Duke of ALBUFERA.
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MALMAIsox, June IS, 1915.
1H@A1SVIN, JuIII @OI 1910 ="
.'Hf'''eoH 20 'he 0rdue men Of The GrR,y Under Mv
EVdHs of Paris

nails Of Paris.
soIpIEHs.In obeying the necessity which Sc.
Parates me from the brave French army. | feel
the happy certainty that it will Justify, bv the
eminent service which the country EXPECTS from
1t, the euiogiums which even our enemies have not
been able to refuse TO it, N.Y.
Soldiers, shall follow your movements al
though absent know every corps, and not one
OF them will gain signal advantage over the
enemy, but shall take notice of the bravery that
1t wiLl DISPLAY, They have illuminated YOU and
me: Men little calculated to appreciate our ex-
ertions, have seen i'll the proofs of attachment
which you have given me, only zeal of which
l was the only object. May your future sue.
cess teaeh them that it was the country above all
things that you served by obeying me, and that
II had any part in your affections, owed it to
my ardent love for France, our common mother,
Soldiers, few efforts more and the coalition is
dissolved, Napoleon will be spectator of the
blows which you are about to give them. Pre-
serve the honor, the independence of the French.
Continue tojtha end, the men whow Ihave known
you for twenty years and you will be nv.nc.ble.
(Signed) NAPOIFOW
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SECOND EDITION.

OBSERVER OrFIcr, LONDON, ,
Sunday noon. s
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July l.
IN; me President read message from the Provi-
PARIs, June 80.
.Hr. H'resiaent-The government has received
at this instant and hastens to communicate to the
29th OF June from CRANBERRY, by Marshal the
Duke OF Albufera, to the Minister ofWar, & trans
mitted from Lyons this way by telegraph; Cd,
aesPatch from Lieut.. Damarque, dated at Chollet
the 18th of this month.
Accept, Sc
Duke of OrRAxro,
president Of the Provisional Government
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King street .alerandria, taco doors belou
| the Mechanics Bank,
! NEAVE just received from India and
] FL England. (via Boston, and are now
opening. so Trunks and Cases fresh i'm
ported, Rich, Fancy and Staple Piece
Goods, which were purchased at Auc-
ton in Boston, at the sale of the Cargoes
of the ship Jacob Jones, and brig Ram
bier from Canton, and ship Milo from Ii
yerpool, viz:
cases elegant figured ard twiIled silks
and laventine, comprising beau
tiful assortment Of colors for pc
lisses. dresses, bopnets, &c.
9 do. black and coored canton Chi
nese and French Grapes
2 do. black and colored lutestrings,
sinchaws and sarsnets
Q do. containing black fring'd silk hand
kerchiefs, levantine Shawls
Black silk Serge De Rome (for
mems vesting)--silk Laces
Lace buttons-plain and blown
Cause &c.
S trunks, common Plate, and fine Cali
Goes
/ do. a. London printed Cambricks, &
Biakely Stripes
8 DO. containing A and ca gold
head ,jaconets and cambria Mus
Inns
Q dc. 20 and Al common and fine
twist,'and Coleyain shirtings, some
Of which are superior quality, and
good substitute for Linens
ditto rib'd and quilted ;Vestings-new
style and very cheap
/ ditto common and fine dimities
l ditto common and rich damask Furni-
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l ditto "A cambria Ginshams and Ben
gal Stripes
9 ditto A and e. fancy, plain, book
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/ ditto containing English gatent and
India Company Nankeens.
] ditto black and white cotton Hosiery
ditto best Is thread Ade,phia Sew
ings
/ bale fine white 2anuc's.
any of TIE above viii be seHd Whole.
sale and retail, at small advance, for
cash.
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