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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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In Paris on May 8, Gen. Menou meets the First Consul, who praises his handling of the Egyptian campaign's setbacks, including resistance at Alexandria, and vows public support amid losses.
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Gen. Menou is arrived at Paris, and has been presented to the First Consul, who gave him the most distinguished reception.
General Menou said to him--Consul, in presenting myself before you, the grief of having seen your fairest conquest lost, is renewed.
"The fate of battles," replied the First Consul, "is uncertain. You have done all that could, after the unfortunate day of the 3d, be expected from a man of experience and talent. Your long resistance at Alexandria contributed to the good issue of the preliminaries of London. Your good and wise administration has merited the esteem of all men who appreciate its influence upon the public prosperity."
"I know very well what has passed in your army. Your misfortunes have been great without doubt, but they have not lost you any of my esteem; and I shall be eager to testify it openly, in order that no clamour may be raised against your conduct."
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Paris
Event Date
May 8
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first consul praises menou's conduct and administration in egypt, reaffirming esteem despite misfortunes and loss of conquest.
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Gen. Menou arrives in Paris and is presented to the First Consul, who receives him distinguishedly. Menou expresses grief over the lost conquest. The First Consul replies that battles are uncertain, commends Menou's actions after the 3d, resistance at Alexandria aiding London preliminaries, and wise administration. He assures knowledge of army events, no loss of esteem, and intent to testify it publicly against clamor.