Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser

The French deputation have delivered a note to the deputies of the empire, in which they declare, "The march of the army is not to be considered as a measure of precaution imposed by circumstances; that the desire of peace on the part of the French government is still ardent and sincere, and that it will proceed to conclude it with the Empire, provided it shall declare against the march of the Russians." Signed as usual, by Bonnier, Debry, and Roberjot.

The Directory, in their proclamation, charge the Emperor with having violated the Convention of 1797, in advancing his troops beyond the Inn; as also of encouraging the march of the Russians. They nevertheless declare their unalterable desire to maintain peace; and that the measures they have taken, being impelled by the necessity of self-defence, shall cease to operate the moment they are informed the Russians have evacuated the Empire.