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3d April; Marfeiiles did the fame on the lft April, and all the prin cipal places in France. Lyons is perfectly tranquil. Paris, April 7. An article in the Moniteur, dat ed Lyons, the 4th April, Hates that about 300 Marfeillais, with two regiments ot the line, the 58th and 83d, having advanced on the side of Grenoble, they were met by Genera! Chabert, and put to flight, and the two regiments with their officers, joined the troops of the Emperor. It adds that at the fame time an other column of equal force with the 10th regiment of infantry, un der the command of the Duke d’Angouleme, advanced upon Montelimart; it was met by Gen. Debelie, with 600 National Guards. A battle ensued, and the rebels were defeated with the loss of 30 killed and wounded, and the 10th regiment joined the Emperor’s troops. The article then proceeds thus : “The National Guards advanced, to fraternize with the soldiers ; but the traitors immediately resumed the white cockade, and fired a dis charge, a few men were wounded; the bridge was pafled, and the per tidy gave a momentary advantage to the rebels, who entered Valen ce.” General Grouchy, apprised of the event, set out from Lyons, and other forces marched, the result of which the Moniteur adds, was, the Duke of Angou'leme retreated, a bandoned Valence, and proceeded for Montelimart, where he was pursued. General Grouchy proposes to push forward as far as Marfeiiles, FRIEND MOJITOR FRIDAY, JUNE 16. FOR fome time past, we have been considerably importuned by several of our fubferibers, who with now, (to use their own language) <s that the war is over,” to discon tinue their paper— “ There is no thing new now, and we only took it I while the boys were in the nation.” This, to be sure, is evincing a patri otism and love, to hear of the gal lant exploits of our countrymen ; it argues minds well, disposed, and solicitous for the welfare of those who have such claims upon their feelings—and under this head we lay in our claim to notice and con sideration. Our very considerate friends, should bear in recollection, we have been at considerable expence in or der to give the news from tbeBOTS; and therefore, with all deference to their wishes , we (hall infill upon the payment of their subfeription money, as the belt gratification and reward for what we have already done. Half a year has nearly elapfed— would I could fay, half a year’s ; fubfeription had been advanced ; but l live in hope , that at the com iTtcncement of the next quarter the “ BOYS” friends will a!fo be the | friends cf the poor printer, and do that . which they ffiouid have done 1 loDg ago. g? We underfland fome of our worthy patrons have threatened to foifake us whether or no. Gen tlemen, your papers are ready—call and get them, for rest fatisfied / will call in my turn for the money. ’Tis also whispered, that our per son is fome what in danger, as seve ral heroic friends to the boys have sworn to chastise us. If this threat is only leveled at our morals, ’tis well ; “ then wax your scourges and come on”— but if it extends to ex coreation, or ill treatment of the flefh, “as they are powerful,” we beg them to be merciful. The London papers of April state, that another convention of the represen tatives of the allied Sove reigns was then assembling at Bruffells, for the purpose of adopt ing such political and military mea sures as might best contribute to the support of the approaching contest with France. A manifefto also, from this august assemblage of afiaffins, is to be addressed to the French people, invoking them to spare the effusion of blood, by sur rendering the Usurper. Admira-f ble policy! amiable humanity! Beseeching an enthusiastic people to make a voluntary surrender of the man whom they revere, to glut the sanguinary vengeance of disap pointed tyrants. The English accounts of the dis satisfaction of the French, are, we think, entitled to no credit. If the French people were opposed to the restoration of Napoleon, it is not probable that he could have travers ed unopposed and bloodless, from Frejus to Paris, a distance of near 700 miles. But theEngiish prints, like the Delphic Oracle, only re spond to the touch of interest and corruption; and their credulous devotees bow at their shrine with mistaken devotion. The load of taxes under which their govern ment groans, would be soon thrown off, and her oppressors hurled from power, if fome specious pretext of neceflity was not always proclaim ed to juftify those continued im positions which have (hackled the liberties and impoverished the purs es of her yeomenry. So corrupt, indeed, is this fink of iniquity, that nothing but her reduction to pri mitive chaos could absolve her po litical depravity. Her expiring exhalations would infect a world. But to be regenerated, ffie must be destroyed. The English prints well know how to blind the eyes of the people, when the mis-rule of the ministry require it-—their glittering douceurs cannot be resisted. Gobbett, in deed, speaks the language of truth ; but strong as it is, his single exer tions cannot stem the impetuous torrent that bears down upon him. If the French people are disaf fected to Bonaparte, and brand him as a traitor and usurper, why, in the name of common sense, is the whole continent coalescing to dethrone him ? But we believe it not- We think Bonaparte will have allies enough before many months expire. And if he has wifely profited by his misfortunes he may perpetuate a fucceflion to ; his remotest generation. If the allies were determined to oppose him, why did they not inundate the territories of France with their ! troops, at the moment when he was least able to combat them—when the French troops were dispersed throughout the country, and the keys of the treasury in the hands of the Bourbon tnmiftry ? Are his enemies so wise and politic as to wait until he can place the affairs of the nation in a situation that will bid defiance to their united exer tions ? No—in such conduct there is too’ little policy, and too much magnanimity for crowned heads. But in a little time the state of continental affairs will be more clearly developed ; and the parts which the different characters wiil fuftatn in the grand dramtna which is approaching will be better known. Georgia Argus . We understand that the Bth re giment, under the command of Colonel Jack, is ordered to attend the United States’ Commifiioners, who will (hortly com nence running the boundary iine as designated in Jacklon’s treaty. i his mealure of precaution is deemed neceiiary m consequence of the holtiie threats of the Lower Creeks who appear determined to oppose the Couj.mil fioners in the prosecution of their la bors. Nicolls, who, we doubt not, is a British agent, has been induf triouily engaged, in inflaming the minds of the lavages against us—he has succeeded too well. II the poor wretches knew that the fac tious advice of this man only tend ed to precipitate their dellruction, common prudence and lad experi ence would teach them the tuciiicy of their conduct, and its dangerous consequences. Would it not be an adt of justice to the Creeks to offer a suitable reward for the ap prehension of Nicholis r lb. 67. Louis , April 3. AWFUL MASSACRE ! The village of Cote Sans Dressin ( cn the Missouri) burnt 17* the inhab itants Massacred! ! ! Three men arrived here last night from the above mentioned place & state, that for fome tune they were apprehensive of a visit Irom the Indians, that they built two block houses as a place of falety tor the women and children, tn cale ot an attack, that on the 3d instant they had sent out 13 men as lpies, a tew miles from the village,, where they observed Indian ligns, they had proceeded on their iearch the next day when they heard a heavy firing at the village and a thica imoke in that direction, anxious tor the late ly of their families, they immediate ly returned and found near the firft house the bodies of old La croix and his son, their heads near ly cut off.—All the houies were in flames, the place full of Indians, butchering the inhabitants, whole shrieks could be djftincjly heard a tnidft the horrid yells of the la vages. The village of Cote Sans Dreffen contained about 200 fouls. * We have had boats, men and officers, to station at proper posi tions on the Miflouri and Milliiiip pi, but nothing as yet has been done. All is indecision in this quarter ! At the breaking up ot the ice the fending up the armed boats was ftrenuoully urged, but alas! imbe cility fruftrated every prudent mea sure. [ l’he Illinois Herald, printed at Kaskaskia, fays, that accounts had been received there, stating that on ly five ol the inhabitants were kil led, two by women.) | The Baltimore papers inform ria f that fix per. cent, war flock is de j manded at that place at 97 1-2 ; | and that Treasury Notes are in de j mand at par. We have beard , t that Treasury Notes were above par, and that no flock is likely to ; be fold hereafter by the Treasury at a single cent below par. *Tis done, The long agony is over. Public cre dit is reltored. From our latest London dates it appears that a war between France and England is not calculated on by the English. Though the Prince Regent’s message and the debates on it would seem to contradict this belief ; yet when we look to the state of the English funds, and the state of the nation, we feel confi dent in making the assertion, that if in the Cabinet there is any regard for the nation, they muff be far from wifhihg a war with France, unless that war is merely nominal on their side, 1 and waged really by the other powers of Europe. The British national debt has amounted to the enoimous sum of 1000,000, 000 pounds sterling, or 4,285,711, 857 dollars 13 cents, the interest of which at 6 percent, will amount to 207,192,771 —45, more than twice the amount of the whole debt of the United States—and the taxes lo high, that the land holder’s pro fits after paying them, amount to only about 7-8 of his income—add tq this the tax on that income, of from 2 to 5 per cent, and we find the farmer’s profits in England, scarcely equal to those of the Over seer in the United States—add to this, popular mobs, occasioned by the fear of starvation from the scar city of bread and the removal of many of the capitalists from Eng land to escape the fear of national bankruptcy, & we have little reason left to believe they wish a war with France, or any other nation pend ing the present state of affairs—add to these the reports of Bonaparte & Louis, both receiving flattering as surances from Vienna, and though we fee the moft adhve preparations making cn all sides, we are induc ed to believe they are only for de fence, and not offensive warfare— and hope for the good of the world, for the good of Europe, and for the good of mankind generally and in dividually, that none will be in duced to ftrikethe firft blow. Mirror of the Times. It is reported in a London paper that the allies and Bonaparte have had a tremendous battle in Belgium and the former fuffered a great de feat. (Doubtful.) .** in nwm—himm —nn 1111 jji jiuum Notice. Nine months alter date, applica tion will be made to the honorable the juflices of the Inferior court of Wilkes county, tor leave to fell 3 tracts of land, lying in Clark coun ty —One containing 1000 acres, ly ing on the Appalachee river—one containing 690 acres, on the mid dle fork of the Oconee river—one containing 600 acres, lying on Bar ber’s creek in said county. —Also, a traft, in Wilkes county, contai ning 200 acres, lying on R’ockey creek. The above, the real Estate of John Wingfield, dec.—Sold for the benefit of the heirs of said de ceased. Wm. Simpson, Ad’mr. Vune-2, 1815.