Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-06-22

liyered Hutchinson pair ofdmble
relied pistols for Lavaiettc. He appeare,
at first much moved. We did not permi
him TO give vent toall his sentiments of era
titude, but few moments after, Elliste,
aud withdrew. and lett him to the care oil
Hutchinson aud Bruce.
+" Next day at half past seven, was al
Hutchins0n's door. In five minutes had
seated Lavalette, and we were on our way
to the bar Of Clichy. We met an English
Officer, who appeared surprised at seeing
a General Officer whom he did know. My
servant avoided all questions | passed
the barrier at moderatepace the gendar-
mes looked earnestly at us, but the presen-
ting of arms gave Lavalette the opportuni-
ty Of covering his face in returning the sa-
lutte. When we had got though the bar
rier, Lavaiette pressedhis leg against mine,
and when out the reach Of observation, his
whole countenance appeared eniivened by
this first favor Of fortune.
Z" The road was full of all sorts ofpeople /;
but when ever we met the diligence, be-
gan to converse with loud voice l., En-
glish, and l remarked that my hat which
was mounted with white plume, and
which Lavaette held inhis hand, attrac-
ted the notice of the passengers and with
drew their attention from us.
"Layalette has such marked features,
and his person is so well known to all the
pOst.masters, that the greatest care was
necessary. AT La Chapelle, where we
changed horses. we experienced mo-
ment's alarm at the sight of four gendar-
mes who lowered about us. But Hutchin-
son, on being questioned by them, relieved
us from their opportunities by replying,
that we going to choose environments for
a division of the English army. Wewere
obliged to pass close to other gendarmes.
who had with thembils containing the de-
scriPtion of Lavalette and here ought Ia
remark, that these bills had been distribu-
ted to almost every individual, in France.
On approaching Compeigne observed
some gray hairs projecting from under the
brown wig worn by Lavalette. Forum
nately had scissors with me, and per-
formed the part ofhis friseur on the road
60 On entering Compeigne we found the
sergeant mentioned by Captain Fravol
who conducted us through the town to a
quarter extremely well chosen, for we
were incommoded by spectators in the
streets. None saw us except the soldiers
and the English servants who attended US
While we waited for Ellister with the car
riage, Mr.. F. presented US with refresh
nents. Finally, towards night, as had
been agreed upon, Ellister arrived with
the carriage, which had left Paris by the
barrier of st. Denis, and was followed t.
La Chapelle by two gendarmes. caused
the lamps to be lighted, as well to shew us
our road as to make it appear that we were
under no apprehensions and having Ia
king leave of our friends,we set out, wei
armed, and prepared to make resistance
If we experienced any obstacle. We wer,
much questioned at the stations for the re
lays, but we experienced no delay till w,
reached Cambray, where we lost tire,
hours at the gates, owing to the fault o
the English guard, who having no order
for callingthe gate keeper, was not to he in
duced to do so, notwithstanding all w
could say to him-a negligence which has al
ready been attended with inconvenience t
the government, and might have been ia
tai to us.-ln passing through Valenci
ennes we were strictly examined three
times over, and our passports send to tn
cOmmaudant' We underwent anothe
examination at some distance from tina
garrison, and this was the last. We di,
not stop, except at Mons, where we dned
and made arrangements forth future jour
ney of Lavalette. wrote several letter
to facilitate the means by which he nigh
reach his destination, and having provide,
every thing that appeared best for hi
health and cnmfort 1 took lava nf him,
and returned to Paris yesterday evenin
by the route of Maubuge, scissors, and |
Porte st. Martin, after an absence of 6
hours"