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V NAPOLEON AND LA , FAYETTE.
Those who remember be occurrences at
' Paris on Bbnapartcs return to that capital af
ter his discomnturd atf VyafcerlooV viil be at
no loss in accounting for the odious andjj in
arrantable liberty ; he has taken with the
name of La'Fayette, in his Will. , Too Jpn
indulged by the French iVIinistry wth-oppr:
tunities of retrieving his j losses , arid defeats,
at the' most "unheard of sacrifices to the coun-
, try, and always without succss,:he woui at
that moment when the game was ;j utterly
. hopelesSf have staked every things upon jthe
cast of a die, and overwhelmed Fi ance In; ir-
, 4Tetrievabie ruin. The allied army flushed
" -with victory, were approaching, the capital.
"Were, they to be met with the sword or (the
plivebranch ? was the question. Bonaparte
eagerly, decided for the first, himself a fugi
tive and .the once powerful army of France
reduced to a skeleton! lie demanded a ;dis-
; fcolutionVof the; powers ofjthc government jand
Wars in EuropeV He proceeds thus: J j
These bold and jalarmingrcsolutions met
with no opposition. The icourt-p'arty was
taken by surprise! and overvyheimned with
consternation. The leading members were
with their m aster j and the others bad not
sufficient courage to face the impending
storm. : 'y.XlA
After an observation from M Flaugergues,
that " the niinisterj j ouglit to be summoned
without delay, and required to communicate
every particular of the defeat which the army
liad sustained and ihe real designs of Napo4
ieon,' and a still bolder remark from anoth
er member, u that . in a : few moments the
chamber might be 'dissolved, and that they
might lose; by their delay, an opportunity,
which might not be regained'rrthe proposi
tions vy ere' all carried by "act lamation,' except
the fourth. Tins '-was, for the present, sus
pended, as conveying an invidious distinction
bejtween the troops of the lincj'and the nation
al guards.- ! j 'y ' i 'i
( The national guard were no sooner appris
es! of the fourth proposition, than they availed
themselves of the; jhint. .They immediately
assembled at their) respective rendezvous, and
a.picquet vvas despatched from eacharrondis-
ed
rtn
w
setnent to do duty
and to protect the
The resolutions
at the hall of the deputies,
national representatives,
of the deputies were trans-
naitted to the chamber of peers, and were a
ibpted after a short disc ussibh, without amend
mcnt. . :''-":- -''XX ':: ' .;
; The speedy termination of Napoleon's au
thority was now obvious to all but himself.
He saw, in these measures, only the. expres
sion of the fears whicli the deputies entertain-
d, lesrlie -should dissolve thenij and re-estab;
lish his former despotism f arid he believed
'tii.tj w hen'these aVp rehchdens 'livers . rcioy
.pd, they would readily '.assist him in endeav
oring to save, tiie country. ; r ' .
After some time a secretary announced the'
approach. of the emperor, who was preceded
by his three brxthe s. All the assembly toss.
He saluted them respectfully, but with sorur
pelled to beg it on our knees, it is necessary
that the number of our soldiers should cor-
respond with their, courage.'"'.: A nation defeat
ed, but which never will be utterly vanquish
ed, should only present! the reed of peace,
when leaning upon the .massive club of her
Combats.' ,1 conclude with moving thdt the
chambers make an appeal to French Jvalor
whilst the emperor is treating of peace an the
most steady" ao!d dignified .'manners "1 i ''
;. La layette; next rose Every eye vas fix-
upqh him, and the most profound silence
gne(3;,through th assembly. Napoleon
s violently agitated ; but he soon recovered
iiijnself, and lassumed an appearancel of un-
copcem. r . . : " ";.- ' Y-. i
" In love for my, country, said he,: " and
ardent fishes to save -'it v from the dangers
which threaten to overwhelm , it, I" will not
yL'ld to the last speaker. - I am not disposed
todoubt the sincerity of his patriotism ; but
compelled to say, that the measures
wlvjch.he propr-ses, would hasten : anc aiggra
vatf the calamities that we all deprecate.
Thfc fine army vvith which pur northern fron
tieife were recently covered exists no. longer.
It can oppose ho effectual resistance! tpv the
honles of foreigners, who have already! Dass-
ed pur bonders, and whose course is marked
r the
roops
the
witk hlnod and devasiatton'.-- It is u
wajs of Iaris alone that our. scattered
will-.be able to unite, and dispute
enemy the possession of the capital of
to be invested with the supreme dictatorship. I embarrassment. They then; resumed thti
The ministers, the peers and the' represehta
t'lves all saw the rashness, of this proposal but
hesitated to f I declare their pppos'itioh. ijjBut
' La Fayette, then a Member of the De puties,
could nut be silent at-a propgsition to annih.ilate
the liberties of France. (The Depuiits jha(i
a sse mbled wlule he M i iste f s ei e erg2get
in the discussion of h;s jportentous 'quesiion.
. La Fayette, (says the historian) had reciiu ti
intelligence of the subject which; engag V
' their attention, and which, bad been so fVpeat
edly discusstKf in'the private asst-mblka ai tht
palace; He wa; ..iv.S'Jiently expei ienceM ir
themanceuvFes of revolutionary times toiiow
that no time was to be lost, and 'that all.' do
j pended ,on striking the first blow. He there-
seats, without waiting for any command and
u profound siiencti succeeded. - ' v. ,
j Napoleon atieaipted 'to speak, but his voice
was stifled by aquation, and his ' handy which
ie extended oirtlid table, was almost convul-
Htil. I ive distress .under -which hp lahnrpii.
ffect.ed his, audieme, and produced a fayora
his behalf. " t :;
it, in. a low and almost un
I lis .sentences were disjoint ',
; but by-degrees he became
He acknowledged the fiili
txtent of the disasters which the army hat?
experienced.. He spoke, w ith admiration of
the coutaee and de otion of his troops. He
Hcknovvicdgtd tnt faults which he had com
me lmnression on!
He spoke, at fi
i.ittliigible tone,
ed anu impel feet
tolerably calm.
fore contrived that the chamber should meet J uiitted in the opening of the campaign, ahc5
at an earlier,; hoiir than .j usual ; and, on the on the tatal day jot Waterloo, lie p'raisec
president taking the chair, he immediateiy j the unconquerable bravery of the Bi itish, and
presented himself at the tribune, tie) had the unrivahed talents ot their commander.
hitherto mingled v. ith none of the parties, but J Finally, he confessed that he had now no re:
naci stood aioor, as it ne were conscious pi uis-i source dui in inqanectio.n ana naeuty .ot nu
grace in belonging to the government of the I people ; and entreated that the committee
would aovise mm as to tne measures wmcii
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A murmur of approbation -ran "through the
whole assembly, and several of his auditors
who had come to I the meeting with i hostile
feelings, felrinclined to espouse his cause.
The.debate was opened by Count Reg
nauit, who was an advocate oetore the revo
lution, and; practised at the town from which
he has taken hisjtitle. He was deputy to the
states-general, and, though he took no lead
ing part in tjie dissensions of that assembly.
estabhs 1 d his character for moderation and
liberality J Under, the reiu;n of Robespierre,
he shared in thei persecution which awaited
attacks, and internal dissensions. It is you a -every rational patriot. He was proscribed
lone who can secure, the independence ,and land with difficulty escaped. . He appeared no
tne nonor ot r ranee, i : , l r rl more on the poimcai tneatre until tne consu-
" Allow a veteran in the sacred cause cf 1 late of Buonaparte," whose cause he zealously
ireeooin, anu a siraiier lu.iuc sunn w iav 1 es'jcuseu. ror inis Tie was maue cuunseuor
tion, to submit to yoit some resolutions, v hich
the dangers ot the present crisis demand. t T,
- i . t ..ii t. . i Vi :;-.. . r
am assurea inac you win ieei ine uetcssny u i
adopting them :
Art.. . The chamber declares that thti
independence of the nation is menaced! j
. 1 he cnam hen declares its sittine ner-
maneiit. Alljattempts to dissolve it, shall be
considered high treason. Whosoevef ; shall
fender. himself culpable ot such an attempt
tisurner. His annear nee tneretore excited
great surprise, and a profound silence rigm.-
' ed m the assembly, while he spoke. to the lot-
lowing etlect: - UX :XX- : -r'W ' U
. u Gentlemen, for. the first time during ma
"ny , years you hear a voice; which - the oltl
. friends ef libertylmay yet recognize. 1 (The
'-. country is irTdanger, Sc you alone can save it,
V "tThe sinister reports which have been cir
culated during the last two days, fare unhap
pily confirmed. This, is the morcent to rail y
round the national colors -the tricolore I
standard of 17S9 the standard' of liber ty,.e
" quality, and public order. It is you aloiuj
i vho can now protect the country from-.foreigi l
of state, and! president of the council.!
L 41 The glory of France,,,fsaid . this $p
' is in the army Her; honor depends on the
restoration of our losses. : Her liberty and in
dependence are connected with the strengtl
of her defenders. The safety of the! country
Consists in tneir.numoer, ineir discipline, ana
their exploits. f A erreat reverse is to crreat
souls but a salutary warning. Let us turn to
the triumph - of principles, .that misfortune
shall be considcrrd a traitor to his country, which, at first sight, may appear .to compro
mise them, il .victory have ceased to crown
our standards, are there not other palms be
sides those which are sprinkled with blood
The olive of peace may still nourish updi
dur menaced frontiers ; but, lhat it may bear
permanent trim, it must ne- planted ny tne
hands of heroes. The army already begins
to rally ; but our astonished tagle, afflicted
at the absence of us defenders, demands that
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With
pire.y
the cm-
" Respecting, the issue .of the contest, I
should net be doubtful. At the voice: ojf their
government, and to defend the liberty, the in
tegrity, and the independence of his fccjuhtiyi
every Frenchman would fly to aruisj; and the
invaders would be chasca irom cur son with
disgrace. But; though the triumph jwould
be certain, the Contest would be lonjand ter-
ific.- Our fertile fields would be laiuva,s!c,
and out rivers be mingled with blood.. Is.it
necessary to expose our country to these ca-
amities r. is it necessary jo mi u wiin wiu-
qyvs and orphans ? Are thre no eans by
which peace may be obtained without com
promising our. honor : , V ! . ' .
u The last speaker has proposed that pacif-
c overtures snouid ue made to tne lames;
that, while an appeal is made to French valor,
the emperor should treat for peace 'in the
most dignified manner.! But with what pros
pect ot success rai he treat ' iiave not our
enemies: pi e d g e d : t h e tn sel v e s to a line Of con-
luct which, adopted w hen the issue of the
contest was uncertain, and while all France
appeared to have rallied round"the sojereigri
of tiieif choice, will noti be readily abandoned
now that victory has crowned theirfeflprts?
" Sentiments of united respect and- affec
tion prevent me from being more explicit.
I here is hui one measure which can save the
- '-. - Jit . 'I . . ' l . - J i' .
country, and it the mmistei-s pi the emperor
Mil hot advise him to adopt it, his trrtat sou
will reveal it to liini.
-This speech excited many- murmurs, from
into effect the hold .enterprise of cantut ha
Major General Hrescott of the, British arjay, .
whose, head quarters at that tnwei weri?dn
the island of R bode Island. : Tiie chieiti- ,
j'ect of this undertaking was to obtain a Brj ish
omcer oi equai raua. vtun: a view 10 enecu iue
exchange of that valuable - soldier, w ho pad
been taken the preceedmg year, r or vtija
heroic act he was presented with a sw4rd,:
and "received the thanks of Congress. . .
is this enoueh? How many thousands wobld .
iaye been paid, for the ; reception ot .Greerj ?
Shall the venerable old patriot be suffered) to
linger put the remainder of his days deprived
of that liberty and those privileges,' to obtajn -.
which', he performed so much, and risked
us all 1. 1 Forbid it our country ! Forbidllit
La' Fayette. Fof one word, from thta
our national government in his behalf, wc tijd '
estore this hoary veteran to the bosom utl aii
anxious family to the bosom of an affect
ate wife .who still, at the age of 72,-reside f fat V
Providence, indulging a faint -hope ' thase
may yet, before death, see the face ofr,hat
beloved husband, ! from whom : she has idw
been separated for twelve long and le( bjis .
years. Is there no redeeming spirit, to i?tejr-'
cede for the unfortuiiate prisoner ? La fpy
ette, Tis.te-n to ;'niy feeble vbfce and to ttf f5i
valuable services which Von have heretJbm
rendered to our country add this one i-fbre j
of restoring oncof your brother, olhcef ) of
to line i t) , and. to his lam uy. f l
See -M a: siali;sXile, of V ahiDjton. q
the court paU , ai id n inch ap pi ause
ers. At the close of it. Napoleon
yes down, anHminediately raised
gam'.wiitva-Tsmile.ot disdain.
. f
rbm oth-
dast his
a-
had
se
The chambers, in the mean lime, '.
ected five commissioners, at tbe.head 0t whom
were La Fayette, and '. Count Ponticoulant,
with B. Constant as their secretary, iwho were
despatched to the head-quarters of the allies
to, treat tor peace, l tie interests pti the na
tion were committed without reserve to their
discretion. , The inutility of resistance j was
universally acknowledged; and thd j.instruc-
tiohs pf the cbrtimissioners were comprised in
as advan-
iviolating
honor ' o
'ne sentence; to "obtain peace on
tageous terms as possible;, without
the integrity, or tarnishing x the
France. -'.;-;.: X
. . - . -3v - , ; ; "Sr . -aP . . -7v
Tne allied monarchs received them with
apparent kindness, and the coherencies com
tnenced immediately! The FiclMpTenipo
teniiarics related t he cv.ents w tile h had recent
ivi nappeneoin .f ranee. i ney stated that
uufinaparte had not only abdicated the throne
but,that the: government was adopting mea
sures to prevent his ever 'exerting! the .least
mfluenceon the affairs of r ranee. Here they
we interrupted by the demand '.olj jthe Brit
ish 'minister that Napoleon should be ,deliv-
ered unconditionally into the powerjof the'al-j
declare, that editors of newspapers the pb- .'
pie ano government tseii seem aso to te .
forgotten Gen. Wm. .Baiton,'t)f Prbvidce '
R. I. who instead of being; "mrouiied
by his -grand children, is, to this day andflias
jeen for twelve successive years past, lmra.
soned for heavy bills of costs, in the towf of I
Danville, in the state of V ermont : i
T his re vol u tiofia ry h ero,no w 1 tboii t pTS
of
jed
years of age, in the year-t?77, at the ris i
his reputatioii andf life, planned and -- ca je
Mi.
Fiyn the Richmond Enquirer.
We; understand that the late meeting I
at. York consisted of deputations, -tfami
15 volunteer companies. - An express
' "- V1"" "" r .: i m : -A a . .
jivas dispatcneu to urn. l ayior, vvhOiac-
cepted the honorable office confided 1o
him ; and promptly i epaired to lorKl 111
Gratiot, pf the army of the U. States.- L
llie citizens of York arid the sui rodnxl
ing country cheerlully tendered ettfry
facility' in their power. The , lous'eiof -
t h e late Uen . jN el.-o n v a s one re d 1 oitil 1 1 e
accommodation of Gen. La Fayetlelland
suite. The Jiouse of Maior Griffin Pivas
tn as t ; c h ee if u 1 1 y . tendered Rpomih for
accomiuodatioh of from . 1 20 tobl 60
uestsvrt rerrriily; obtairied. l-Vj-ni- ;
.tii re, g1as?s,";''&cM.as '.been 'ofleted on 'the
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most iiDerai terms oy the cabinet-maiieis,!
&C. &C. of this city j
None is to be paid for, except wHit 13
broke. It is delightful to witness ia'fsh a
spirit pervading our townsmen. ty
The Secretary of War has pronfp!rl
the use of tents from WashlnstoM to
ac co m n tod aid 2000 p erso n s.- -T h e W ;j u n'
teers will carry; tents forat least 5i0 of
their own " men- probably the tji Slates
troops from Fortres&Monroe will amount '
to 5 or 600 more vvlo u lit - carryJieir
own ten. s. v Huts are also raising vioicb
will accoihuiodate; several hundred ?ore
persons. Thus shelter Will be jfund
for fro tii 4 to 5000 persons As jany
beds 'as possible will be collected, j pev-.
era will be sent from Richmond o the
most, liberal terms.
As to'provipions, the. country arun'd
will ppur forth its stores A- single
genilemarr in Gloucester alone, willpend
100 muttons, to be disposed of. ! Aliwho
can, however, will do well to carryjheir
own provisions
of the interior is inyit
and condemned as such.
"III. The army of the line, and the na--
hi iitai vai wo, t in iiat luuuit auu 01.11 1 uiii.
Jill, llilj, 11V.I t f , I IJ IW 11V11 W, ClIIVJ 11-
ritbry of Traheei have meritqd vyeii;Iof( thq;
count ry. 'XX'rt k
" iy.. The minister
.ed to assemble the principal officers ;bf! the
Paiisian national guard, in order to consult
on the means of providing it with ' arms, and) we should fill up those vacancies, which un
; of fmpletina: this corps ;nf citizensf whosel heard-of sacrifices have made in their ranks.
.ttied patriotism and' zeal offer a sure guaran
tee for the liberty, putaperity, and traikjuilityv
of the capital, and for jthe inviolabiljty of the
national representatives.. , , I 7
. . "V. The minister of war, of for;ign - af
fairs, of police and ofthe interior, are invited
to repair to the hall of the assembiy I
Y ye Qt"0 from '?K.eilys Hiitory r of ) the
ancT indignation ; and
that Napoleon having
he crown, thai he migJit
Will you refuse to recruit with heroes this
-gallant army I , j By enlarging its battalions,' or,
at least, by, filling them up with devoted men,
you Vill second the public enthusiasmsyou
will crown ; the , wishes; of the, nation. ' Far,
however, be from us the desire of revenge. .
The only conquest whicli we desire is that of
peace: bat, order that we may not pe com
illy-
lies. This proposition was .received with
mingled astonishmen
La Fayette i replied,
voluntarily resigned
be no obstacle to the welfare of Fiance, his
person was under the protection of the nation
aj.gratijuoe and; nonor, and mat me r rencn
people would never consent to commit an act
of unexampled, treachery. ! I
V.The monarchsifelt the impolicy pf this deJ-
mana, and immediately wavea u.
, ANOTHER REVOLUTIONARY
GENERAL ALI V E but ; in distress.
. ' After noticing the paragraph fwhich an'
nounces that,Gen., Sumpter, one ofithe genf
eral officers of the Irevolution, isistill j alive
(as it ;bas often been - said that La ,Fayette
was the only one, ai writer in the Hartford
(Conn.) Times remarks. y . lX,
" In addition to the above, permit me to
Nineteen Volunteers Companies I'frave
engaged, to attend. The Volunteers of
the Distfict,- Bad timore? &c. vy i 1 1 t)6wel
cqih'ed at iYork-r-coyering enough 'it is'.
poab;ie';W'ilKbe;f!btD(i there anfl it is
hoped sufficient provisions may betjipou
the ground. Invitations are to bff sent
to our; Ex-Presidents to lhe President ojf
the Uniled States; to f Revolutionary of-
ncei-s -ana soldiers, &c. dc. vi
1 Forcing the Eves to Work, at 'J'(Xhi e-
yen for a few moments rafter thfiv are
tired, will otten, put - them out; 0', hu
mour for the ivhole of the following day,
and is of all eye spoiling acts , th'Ynost
mFscliievous want of mercy i( this
especi, ms prematurely, ruined tneyXtes of
Dr. Kitch&W
X. '
UJ Apprehend," says, one "thj-e is
not a more miserable ; as well as &Wore
worthless being, than a young m1 in" of.
fortune, who has nothing to do9 butlio 7 do
nothing. X ' .
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