Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-17

Notwithstanding we doubt the verac;,,
o. the following. (although ii is not impro.
oaole) we give it place.--rt was rece;v.
badoes.l va -'-
Fridge 7'osun Gazette Erfroor,J;r,,,
SS"' ,,ocr, ueSddy afternoon, Esd o}J..iy.
Defeat of the Brest Fleet.
"A report has Just reached us, received
by L'Eclair, Kings schooner from 81.
hitt's and which has, been Communicated
TO Rear Admiral Cachrane, of the DE.
FEAT of the BREST FLEErbv ADM.
raj Gardner-This is stated to have been
derived from Martinique, whereit wascom-
municated by frigate in % days from
France, and inserted in the Gazette ofthat
lsland-and was confirmed by corye,,e
which arrived the day following, stating
that Admiral Gardner had taken Sir sail
and sunk Three eflhe Line. L'EcIair spoke
an American vessel from Martinique.
which corroborated these accounts. and
added, that 1t was generally believed at
Martinique.
On Friday evening before sun down,
i've white men and ten negroes made
their escape oft Of the Borough goal
We learn that of the whites and ofthe
blacks are retaken and committed 10 their
former lodgings.
FROM 6aroadoes faf.eys received by cant.
Yong, Of 0Ie sch'r. Harriet.
BARBADOS, July 90.
Private letters by the last packet men,
ton with confidence, an extensive change
al The miniefry; il is said that the whole
OF the .dddangfsa (Sidmouth) party goes
our, and that Mr. niu's old colleagues, the
Grenpiiies, succeed - ari Spencer is at
The head of the admiralty, and the mar
quis OF Buckingham to be president ofthe
board of controul. We cannot but view
such a change as giving those energies 70
Mr.. PITTS administration, which the Adj
dington influence has but too long palsied,
but which we may now soon hope to
find again aching with lis vented vigor and
decision.
June 90.
The following message from his males-
ty, was last night brought down to the
house of commons by Mr.. Pitt. A similar
one was delivered 10 the house of lords by
lord Hawkesbury.
GEORGE REX.
His majesty thinks proper TO acquaint
the house ofcommons, that the commune
cations which have taken place. and are
still depending between his majesty and
some OF the powers Of the continent, have
not yet been brought to such point as 10
enable his majesty to lay the result OF them
before the house, or 10 enter into any FAR
Their explanation with the French govern
ment, consistently with the sentiments ex-
pressed by his majesty at the opening OF
the present session. Blu, his majesty con.
ceiyes, that il may be of essential impor
lance, that he Should have il in his power
TO avail himself of any favorable conjunc-
ture for giving effect to such concert
with other powers, as may afford the best
means Of resisting the inordinate ambition
OF France, and may be most likely TO
lead to a termination ofthc present contest
on grounds consistent with permanent
security and interests Of his majesty's do.
minions, and the safety aud independence
ofEurope. His majesty therefore recon-
mends il 10 his house Of commons TO con
slider OF making provision for enabling his
majesty to take such measures, aud enter
into such engagements as the exigencies
OF affairs may require.
GEORGE REX.
This interesting communication may in
some degree affect the nature and tenden-
cy Of the motion this day IN both houses
OF Parliament on the state Of the nation.
MIR. Gray is to move the consideration OF
it in the house of commons, aud lord Ca
ryslort in the house Of Peers.
Ten Cents Reward.
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