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Translations from French papers detail events following Napoleon's return in March 1815: arrests of plotters against his family, imperial decrees on appointments and policies, military preparations, regional loyalties in France, and European reactions including alarms in Austria and Italy, with Duchess Angouleme's embarkation from Bordeaux.
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Translations from French papers, received at the Patriot Office, per the Manlius, Capt. Young, arrived at this port on Saturday, from Bordeaux.
PARIS, APRIL 1.
The police have arrested Maubreuil and Stevenot, whom the late government released from prison, the 19th ult. The first had undertook to destroy Napoleon, Joseph and Jerome, and to carry off the King of Rome. He in company with one Dasies, on the road to Orleans, at Topard, fell in with the queen of Westphalia, the 19th April 1814, and robbed her of her diamonds and other valuables, which was the cause of his first arrest.--He says he was employed by Laborie, Secretary of the Provisional Government, was to be made Duke if he succeeded with a pension of 200,000 francs, and had a company of Mamelukes with a Lieut. at his command. Stevenot is charged with recruiting bravadoes to assassinate in their dwellings all those distinguished by their independence, or who were conspicuous in the revolution. These men will be tried by the Imperial Court, and the public Debates will shew the intentions of that Paternal Government which promised with such good faith to forget the past. By an Imperial Decree, the Count de Chaptal is named Director of Commerce and Manufactures, and the Count Bzor de Preamenne, Director General of the "Cultes." Other Decrees annul the organization of the Marine Department, as established by acts of 22d May, 18th June last. The Count Lacepede, is appointed Grand Master of the University--Villaret, Chancellor, and Delambre, Treasurer. The stamp duty is revised. The minister of war has, it is said, issued orders for 2000 rations to be prepared on the road which the Empress will take. An imperial Decree of the 28th ult. prohibits the exportation of fire arms. The Marshal Duke of Treviso has announced that the Prince of Wagram has not gone to England as was reported; but would ask for his discharge from the king, on his arrival at Menin, and would afterwards repair to Baiberg, in search of his wife and children. A German Gazette mentions, that the Count de Lille is at Frankfort on the Main. General Grouchy, it is said, is Governor of Lyons. The Marshal de Camp Lallemand is made Lieutenant General by an Imperial Decree. Mr. Leroi is Prefect of the Upper Alps. Mr. Chaliou is Prefect of the Creuse. A great number of invalids had been turned out of their hotel, by the late government with a promise of a pension, never granted. The Emperor has ordered them to be restored.
AUSTRIA, MARCH 21.
We are assured, that prior to the recent events in France, it was proposed to the king of Naples to abdicate his throne. Since the return of Napoleon to France, we are anxious to know what part he will take. The King of Saxony, before signing the treaty ordered by the Congress, wishes to see the result of Napolon's return. As he had antecedently accepted what was left him of his kingdom, and now shews openly that he counts on his powerful ally, it is possible he may compromise the whole of his kingdom.
AUGSBURG, MARCH 22.
The Military chiefs of the Milanese Government are excessively alarmed at the unexpected debarkation of Napoleon near their coast. New arrests have taken place and eighteen carriages (to be followed by others) with about forty prisoners of state have been conducted to the Fortress of Mantua.
Letters from Italy announce that the English troops in the Genoese territory have orders to advance towards Nice, to occupy that frontier. The Piedmontese are to act in concert.
STRASBURG, MARCH 27.
The Prince of Moscow is expected here to-morrow, to take command of the army of observation in Alsace. The Duke of Albufera (Suchet) has left us to day for Paris. Before his departure he expressed, in general orders, his approbation of the garrison and national guard.
LISLE. MARCH 20
A te-deum has been sung to celebrate the return of the Great Napoleon.
COLMAR, MARCH 24
In all parts of Alsace the cries of long live Napoleon, resound; the fidelity of this part of the Empire ought never to have been doubted.
PARIS, MARCH 30
The Commission charged with draughting a new Constitution, ranks M. Carnot among its members. A camp of 40,000 men is about to be formed near Beauvais. The equipages of the Empress left Versailles the 27th instant. The precipitate flight of the late Government, did not prevent their agents from committing spoliations of every kind. Valuable furniture, silver, diamonds, &c. belonging to the State, were taken away. A sequestration will be placed on the property of culpable agents, who have participated in the spoils, and of those who, having the power to prevent it, did not exercise it. Marshal Ney left Paris three days since, to inspect and take command of the frontiers of Flanders. At Valenciennes and Lisle the tri-coloured flag waves at every corner; the best dispositions prevail in both these cities.
VALENCIENNES, MARCH 26.
The communication with Brussels appears to be interrupted. The Hanoverians who are on the lines permit Frenchmen to pass in, but will not allow them to return. The Generals do not appear to rely on the Belgians; they place them in the rear, and put the Hanoverians in front. All the Belgians who have served with the French army, retain their ancient attachment to the Emperor. Long live Napoleon is heard in all the villages, and many have already joined the French advance posts.
BORDEAUX, MARCH 23.
Madame the Duchess Angouleme, embarked at Pauillac yesterday, the 22d instant.
LONDON, MARCH 25.
It is confidently asserted, that Louis 18th formally requested, two months since, that his residence at Hartwell should not be rented. The Princess Talleyrand has taken lodgings at Richmond. The Duke of Feltre, (Clarke) had an interview, this morning, with the Duke of York and Lord Palmerston. It is stated, that his baggage, which contained many valuable documents, was seized at Calais, with that of the Royal Family. It is absurd to make any speculations on the line of conduct which the Allied Powers will adopt in consequence of the restoration of Napoleon. In fact, the wisest statesmen have been astounded by a change so unexpected. No one point can have been yet decided, for the best of all reasons--the necessary time has not yet elapsed to Communicate their different sentiments and opinions since Napoleon has reascended the throne. It does not follow, of course, that war may be considered as already decided on. The Allied Powers will not inconsiderately embark in an enterprize attended with such important results. The abdication of the King of Saxony is considered certain. His Majesty will not consent to recognize the treaty by which his estates are divided.
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France
Event Date
March April 1815
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arrests of plotters maubreuil and stevenot for assassination attempts; imperial appointments including count de chaptal as director of commerce; military preparations with 40,000 men near beauvais; duchess angouleme embarks from bordeaux; european allies alarmed, with troop movements toward france; king of saxony delays treaty signing.
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Following Napoleon's return, police arrest Maubreuil and Stevenot for plots against Napoleon and family; decrees appoint officials, annul marine organization, prohibit arms export, restore invalids; military commands assigned including Prince of Moscow in Alsace, Marshal Ney in Flanders; regional support in Alsace, Lisle, Valenciennes; European reactions include alarms in Milan, advances by English and Piedmontese troops, King of Naples abdication proposal, Saxony's hesitation; London speculates on allied response without decision.