Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-05-25
FOR EIGN.
STATE OF FRANCE.
From Paris, March 27.

From Paris, March 81.
submit TO you the following facts, that the
British public. interested in the affairs of this
country. may be duly acquainted with the pro-
ceedings OF The present ministry and those of its
agents in the departments
Nj. Carnot, nephew of the celebrated patriot
and minister of that name, was lately arrested
mere upon suspicion of entertaining opinions
uniavorable to the present government A cou.
pie of moutons' were successfully introduced in.
to the place of his confinement, for the purpose
OF seducing him into an avowal of his political
opinions but the endeavors of these gentlemen
proving Intellectual, and the strctest investiga-
ton of his conduct not giving rise to the shadow
OF Charge against him, he was at length, after
three weeks Imprisonment, set at liberty, at the
earnest solicitation of his friends
A purchaser of national property lately receiv-
ed visit from returned emigrant, the original
owner OF the estate, who, without any ceremony,
OF any offers of indemnify, claimed its resti.u-
ton the purchaser resisted the claim, and de-
he'd tho threats with which it was accompanied,
stating that he could no more part with his pro-
perry, legal and fairly acquired, and immense.
ly improved, than he would part with his life.
In cons sequence of this refusal, and the resolute
one IN which it was persisted in, the emigrant
applied to the minister of police. who by virtue
OF the foi dts SUSPECTS, Immediately issued an or
der OF exile for this refractory purchaser to re-
pair to Verdun, where he is residing at this mo
ment, under the Surveillance of the authorities of
the place. The parties are Mr. Vidame, now
DC - =5se, the emIgrant, and Gen. Dutertre,
the present holder of the estate
The inhabitants of VIncennes assembled last
week to take into consideration tn noble con-
Duct OF Gen. Dominique, who lately defended
the castle OF that name with so much bravery
and perseverance against the allied troops thew
voted him sword of high value as token of
their gratitude, and agreed to address him a let
ter expressive of the sense they entertained of
his patriotic conduct. This meeting and resolu
ton gave such umbrage to the court, that the
hotare of the place, with the MAYOR and his de-
putty, were called up but the other day, before
he project ofpolice severally reprimanded and
deprived of their offices
On ascending his throne, the present king
swore TO maintain the Legion of Honor, reservine
to himself the choice of new color and n new
decoration The red color, however, has hither-
to remained unchanged, the eagle alone being
replaced by the portrait of Henry w. AS deci
sIve measures are now deemed seasonable an
ordinance is at this moment preparing to abol.
ish the institution altogether, and to announce
the creation OF new order in its stead None
out the pure OF the present legion will be admit
ted into this order, other members being exciu
ded from it, by not receiving notice of fresh
appointment. The color will be bright apple
green, instead of the red reserved in future sole
ly tor the favorite order of st. LOUIS
law is also in preparation to authorize the
seizure OF the property of persons included in
the prescribed list of the oath JULY This law
may afterwards admit of an extension 10 that of
obnoxious individuals. The word confscatiou is
avoided, that this new infraction of the charter
may be less manifest, and seizure may appear in
the light of sequestration.
Lyons is not in a state of instruction but the
minds of the people are in ferment This CITY
is described in the French. papers as ENJOYING
profound tranquility, il must be admitted that
precautions are employed to maintain that tran.
guilty. Several pieces of cannon are placed
before the door of the governors hotel, 81. de
Damas, and picket of cavalry is there con-
sfantly on duty 1t is q singular fact that the
tri-colored flag is found waving every morning
instead OF the white one, on the town house, with
out It's having been possible hitherto to discover
The authors of this provocative to rebellion.
The most remarkable fact attending the dis
turbances which have lately taken place in diff.
ferent parts of France, is the constant refusal of
the national and departmental guards to take
any active part IN the support of the royal autho-
rites against the people. This refusal lately
occurred AT Vile Franche, place in the ne gh.
borhood OF Lyons, where the officers of govern
ment attempted to arrest two Individuals, who
having come there upon business, happened to
and amusement of the people, these two men
escaped from the grasp of the gendarmerle, by
crossing river, and from the LATER beng depr-
we'd of all means Of pursuit by the interference of
the public, and by The refusal of the National
Guard to cooperate IN quelling the rlotous po-
pulace.
At Strasburg, the same modification has been
experienced by government. AT a la e festival,
an idle report happened 10 be spread of Bona
parties having landed IN Holland The lower
orders of the people, who were at that moment
collected in different places Of entertainment,
greeted the intelligence with joy, and were loud
and general IN then shouts of Uiue Pembereur ,
The gendarmerie beng insufficient to quell the
disturbance, the National Guard were called up.
on, and, as IN the former instance, denied their
AID tor the purpose IN question. These are tri-
fling incidents in themselves, but may not be SO
IN their consequences. They serve to shew the
disposition OF the people, and the policy of the
government
Previous to the intended journey of the prn.
ces, emlssaries have been sent to explore the
state of public opinion in the departments, and
10 IHquire whether the projects are sufficiently
active IN pursuing the system Of kmlfcatie,i,
Which IS deemed necessary to consolidate the
new throne.
'houioHs are dsuofed agents Of The police, Yrhose
z0ce IS, by APPEARING 10 particulars in the sub5o-
sea feelings and opinions Of me risoae, to iaciure
dScf0sfre " HE secreGsS aud 10 reUsaI thssa 10
their eDPfoyers