Alexandria Daily Advertiser

The editors of the New York Gazette and General Advertiser are requested to publish the following, for the French proclamation and two Arrets, republished at New Orleans on their taking possession of that place. The substance of the Arrets follows:

That the militia of New Orleans, which, under Laussat, colonial prefect, having served under the Spanish dominion, were commanded by officers of his catholic majesty, and on the surrender of Louisiana they were left without an Etat Major (staff officers) which deficiency it is necessary to supply.

It is decreed, that Mr. Bellechasse be named colonial commandant of the militia of N. Orleans, and inspector of the companies of Free Blacks and Free People of colour.

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The other contains an Address to the French Citizens at Louisiana, in these words:

The French flag is this day flying before your eyes: it reminds you in the distant territory of your combats, your victories and your valour. It in vain seeks the accustomed rampart of those formidable bayonets that surrounded it, and which guarded by the Louisianians, those worthy children of our forefathers; it will be effected by your presence, by your respect, by your love. This is the cherished standard of our re-union, French citizens, and (the prefect) swear before it in your name and upon your honor, that though its continuance is but short in these countries, it will, by your concurrence and efforts, leave a long remembrance of those days of tranquility, order and concord, of which it constantly gives proofs and signalize their duration.

(Signed, &c.)