Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-11-23

ifest OF the As,sFscan nation, and held, a.
midst despotic 'co,irb language not
heard on those deyenefsted shores since
the fail of Cato and the Roman republic.s
When a rupture With Tripoii was inevita-
BILE, the consul suggested cooperation
with Sadi Lamen Caramaali, the late Ba-
shaw of Tripod, who lad been dethroned
and expelled by his broiher, The present
Bashaw: He negotiated 10 this effec with
the Elk Bashaw, and returned to the Unit
ed States, where, after having matured his
plan and effected his arrangements, with
the sanction of goverDment and the bene-
diclion oil his country. he departed in July,
1904, from Washington, in the American
squadron destined to humble Tripoli and
liberate our fellow-citizens holden there
in slavery, or to enforce the Ancient Ro-
man threa,,s Delenda est C0rshayo." He
landed al Aiexsndria,in Egypt, in Decem-
Der last, and collecting small army with
The assistance of the Ex-Bashaw, then
ihere, accompanied by few volunteer
American officers, led s.s little band along
the coast OF The Mediterranean sea,
through the desert of Earcla--and asto.
nished Africa, after repose of twelve cen.
turtles, from the time of Bsllisarius, again
beheid conqueror come to reap her lau-
rels aud snbdue her power upon these
fields where the Scipios aud the Roman
legions, against Hannibal, and the Cartha-
genian bands, eontended For the empire of
the world. Let Africa beware. America
has her legi9ns. and her Scipios-bu, she,
no Hannibal, no bands.
| There are some anecdotes related ofthe
General, which discover the holiness oil
his mind under various circumstances.
| Soon after his appointment 10 the cap.
taincy IN the United States army, he paid
his addresses 10 an amiable young widow,
This present wife, who, though admirng
the candor of the soldier and the merits
OF the man, could not grant her hand to
his solicitations bat upon condition of his
leaving the army. Placed thus in the
alternative of Affection or fame; Tie gall
:ant young officer, WITHOUT hesitating
which to prefer, 10 the .ender proposition
nobly replied, g 4kadam Ilove you much
OUT 4 iope your glory more ," and with q
bow retired 10 the camp. The Scythian,
IN his very retreat, had lautched an efllc-
tnal arrow; and when our young hero raj.
he'd and IN due time returned to the
charge, the lady surrendered uncondition.
ally.
| In June, 1901, a magazine of the
| Bashaw Of Tripali took fire, and con-
sumed FIFTY thousand stands Of arms, to
replace which the insolent pirate demand
ed tributes OF arms from other nations,
whom nc s.iled his friends. He observed
thar lie had appor toned them amongst his
friends, and required the United States
TO furnish him with ten thousand stand, &
requested consul Eaton 10 state his demand
TO the United States. The consul refus.
ed. lie was required 10 write officially,
In his own name TO the President for the
arms, and refused---te draft a letter for
the Bashaw, and refused and he per.
empIorialy refused tocondeSceBd TO write
any thing countcnancing or mentioning
The demand. II; was determined that
irt course should be had 10 menace, force,
and every meansof despotsm, to bend
the isrTn resolution Of the consul, and for
this trial be was ordered to appear before
the Bashaw. AS he passed through the
palace oithe guards, lac understood suffi,
Gent OF their paibat0ys dialect and
their conversation 10 learn, that unless
he submitted TO terms, he was 10 be as
sassinated. Between Mr. Eaton, the Ba-
shaw and The prime minister, an interes-
ting and spirited dialogue ensued..-The
demands were renewed in various forms
but nothing could change or bow the de-
iermina on and dignity of the American,
who demanded his passport Immediately,
Which The minister refused or hcsitated
TO grant. Driven Ia the last honorable
resort, ard having approximations for the
safety of his life from lie anger and de.
signs OF the ninis,er aud Bashaw, who by
single stamp or nod might have decic-
ed his iate--the consul, traverslne the
room, with quick, frm and open militia
~ step, assuming all The imposing ma.
Jesty OF conscious superiority, conscious
rsciltude, and uodsunted courage, his
countenance terrible as Mars, and his eyes
giarIog as living Goals, were sternly fixed
on the prime minister, and marked as a
certain victim OF desperate fury, and law
ing l1s band upon his sword, again de.
rnanded his pass. paleness oyerran the
countenance OF the minister and tremor
seized his frame, TOO efemina,e 10 with.