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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-08-02
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KiNcsroE, Jam Jdoe sz.
Or Thprlday morning the following icusdron
is'ieai'om Participation the windward Hand, fof
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-08-02
July 81.

BY the arrival of the ichooner Diara, from, Car
racoa, we learn that the Birth blocksdn.r fcuadr,,
made deicen, at Cuaraqus: bay few DAYS before
the Diana failed. After landing $50 men aud s
pieces Of cannon, they fortified thsnfe!ves upoa a
hill commanding the fort, from whence they COM
meneed heavy cannonade. which was returned by
The garrifon wish great fprit, and continued from
morning till evening. when the Dach Incceeded u,
driving them from their encampment. They imn.-
diatey retreated in preciptate manner, leaving
behind them an 1slb. carronade, 90 mulkcts and
prifoners. The fhips afterwards went to lee,varl
where they landed their flick aud wounded who A.
mounted ACCORDING tn report, to the number Of 10
men. The whole leeward part of the INLAND, from
the wet end to within % miles fror, town, hes
been burnt and defroyed in f,an,eful manner by
the Britiii,.-A Mr. Robert Cain, was taken 10 and
confined in the fort, fnfpicion of Keeping up a
oorrefpondence with the Engih, and fcveral others
were fufpeasd, and watchfu eye kept upon ,he.n
by Government, who reolved to bury tiien,levcs
under the ruins Of the town rather than give up the
iland The biockading fquadron coniias of 3 ihips,
2 briggs and fchooner.
The inhabitants of the city of ST. Domingo, when
the Diana touched. were perfealy unapprehenfive Of
any further medication from the Negroes.
(Diy H.v
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-08-02

y The St. George unfortunately got aground on
:hree fithon, bank. i'll conequence of the failure If
the land breeze horly after her leaving Port. Royal
In the evening LIE Cert brig. Captain Chamberlain,
Went out to her aIitance, aud we are happy to find
that he has got off without much damage and has
proceeded with the ref ofths iqHadron. lie Cert
returned into port yeiterday morning
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-08-02

From Capt. Eliiha Smith, of :he brig Bellona ar
rived Ian night from Martinique, we have received
the following particulars
Capt. Smith left Fort Royal (NTartineuel, ON tie
18th oi July. II then reported, that the French
set had failed for France, and tia, the BrGl fleet
under Lord Mellon was in chace Of them Tic
French feet, previous to their departure had taken
OIL board moi Of the troops that was there; and it was
eonjeaured that their deaination was againR Anti
qua but OIL the news Of Tie arrival CT Lord Melton
loon alter the departure OF the ieet drpatohes were
Immediately fent to inform then, Of it. Soon after ac-
counts came to Fort Royal Of their having fent the
troops to Guadalupe, and made fail for Europe Ii
appears that the French feet were expected return
10 Martinique, all the bake houfes was put in re-
quton to iupply them with bread and the -four for
that pUrpoie lodged in the royal ores but that or
der was afterwards countermanded The troops that
went with the feet arrived at Fort Royal in fri
gates, &c. few days before capt, Smith failed A.
bout the time of his leaving Forf-Royal, cartel,
which had arrived from Barbados, failed with all
the Britiih prifoners. report was brought b. the
cartel that Lord Mellon had fallen in with the feet
captured four fail of the line. fgatc had arrived
there from France, faid have on board paper mo-
ney to pay the troors-iaid Ge poke the fra Frereh
fquadron in the bay of Bncay, bound home. On the
9Th OF July, in paing off Dominica, capt Smith
ted 9 a fail OF large veiiais, apparently men of
war, lying in Prince Ruperts bay. One of t,,,m an
peHieu W nave "hi'e nag at the Inainr1at head.
On the 7th inn. in lat. l9, go, long. 90, 90, the
Belona was enveloped in dreadful thunder-torsl--
while all hands were in the aa of Glowing up the top
fails, fhe received violent lhoch of ghtnight, and
every perfon on board truck down with it one man
was Killed and another wounded The fore top gal
maf-head 70 badly injured as fcarcely TO Rand
ill next morning, and the forema was alto badly in
lured, from the tulfel trees the deck The light
night entered into the forehold by the forena and
appears to have found vent upwards, four of the
deck Panks before the foremah were narted.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-08-02

TIE following interefing article has been OBJ
ligingly furniGied to US. by gentleman lately
from HAVANA. Whole fources and accuracy Of
information are unqueGionabIe.
(" Since the tranfaaion respecting MIR. Gray,
The late AGING Coaful at HAVANA, (the accounts
of w'ich aupear to have been already before the
pubhc.) nothing delinitive as to the delivery of
his public papers has been done the matter be-
ing, oaenlibly, rcferved for the judgment and
decifon of the court Of Spain. As to Mr.. Gray's
pcrfonaI liberty, and eventual clearance, to his
honor, not the fmallcA fears or donbts were en-
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-08-02
AIoN1tco Raw J,,,

MpNTreo BAY, Jam. June 90
The militia of this parh were tn,iii.d la(t Sum
day morning, and martial law will expire on the god
infant.
THE embargo at Mon,eso Bay was taken off the
day the fchr. Victory failed H
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-08-02

Since our lat we have received, by the f1ip
8ef7idere. from liverpool, our files of London
papers tn the soth of May. The following pa
ragraphs are from paper of the 2o.h.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-08-02

12obm adams is reelected PRECEDENT Of tne 4
n,erican Academy of Arts and Sciences
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-08-02

Jamaica papers to the soth ut. were received
ye!terday, and furniii few articles of intelli
gence.-All apprehension of danger from the G.
nemy had fubfded, as on the esd martial law
expired and the militia were dirmfTed.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-08-02

From Bottom paper it appears that the Soan-
h picaroohS from Aleeiiras have renewed that
fytem of Interpretation which 90 greatly ditreiIed
our commerce during the late war; an Amer.
can fchooner and brig were fent into ST. Iucar
about the Goth Nav. as aorears from, the ;re.--
nation of Capt. Seward Of the f,ip Hugh John
ION, arrived at Bolton. MorfaK Lcdre-.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-08-02

Gun BoArs-Capt Faye, arrived at Saler, IN 20
da siron' Leohorn i"forns, thp the Ameris al i,na
dron OF Gun Bears had arrived fife at Gibraltar
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-03-22
ONE DOLLAR REWARD.

D AN away from the subscriber on
N Tuesday the s:h inst. an sppren-
tiee boy 20 The black mi,h's business, ma
med Daniel M'QuiIken he is about 9
years Of age, is feet s'or inches high,
rather slender, and has short fair hair ;
had on a gray broad cloth coat, drab
cloth Psn,-loons, black cashmere waist
coat, a wool hat, pale blue stockings and
coarse shoes. One dollar reward will
be paid to any person who will appre-
hsnd and return said boy tothe subscri-
Der, living pear Hoke's stillhouse Ave
miles from Martinsburg.
N. B. All persons are hereby cauti-
oned against harbouring, or in any man.
ner employing said runaway.
BENJAMIN M'ALISTER.
March 8, 1905.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-03-22
FOR SALE,
VALUABLE FARMco,

\ VALUABLE FARM containing
"A near four hundred ares, in the
County Of Jefferson, situated between
Charles-Town and Shepherds Town,
and about three miles from the Poto-
max river. A mors particular deserip-
ton is deemed unnecessary, as i, is p re-
s"med whoever iuclines to purchase viii
hrs, view the premises. This Tract
may &c divided to anit any person who
may wish to purchase less quantity
than the whole. Possession NAV be mad
immediately. For terms apply to the
subscriber living in Charles own, JEFF.
irrso" County.
JOHN DIXON.
Mach 8. 1905.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-03-22
fudge Chase's Defence continued. I

fudge Chase's Defence continued.
And If he did so consider them, was
it not his duty to prevent them from be-
ing read 10 the jury, except under those
restrictions, and for those purposes !?
would his duty permit him to 81, silent.
ly, and sec the jury imposed on and mis-
led! To 81, silently and. hear a book
read to them as containing the law, which
he knew dill not contain the law? Such
silence would have rendered him par
" to the deception, and would have
justly subjected him 1nalt the eontume.
~, WHICH a conscientious and courage
Gus discharge OF his duty, has SO unme-
rlted!v brought On his name.
With respect to the statutes OF the
United States, viii, h he is charged with
having prevented the prisoners counsel
from citing on the afore<ail trial, he de-
MES that he prevented anv act OF con-
gress from being cited, either to the
court or Jury on the said trial; or de-
e'ared at any ting, ttIvt he would not
permit the prisoner J COUNSEL TO read to
/ the jury, OF to the Aou,t, snr act oE.caa.
grrss whatever. Nor does nc RENE m5er
or believe, that he expressed on, the said
trial, any disapprobation Of the conduct
OF ihc-circuit Court before whom the said
case was first tried in permitting the act
Of congress relating to crimes less than
treason, commonly sailed the se,ithgh
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-03-22
WANTED IN.uEDIATELT,

4 S an Apprentice to the Printing
n Business, a lad from twelve tosix-
teen years Of age, OF industriou. habits,
OF moral conduct, and whose connections
are respectable. One from the country
would.be preferred.
I: ALBURTIS.
La'r'Egencer Office,
March 8, 1905.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-03-22

- We are authorised to in!oym the
Citizens Of Berkeley, Jefferson and
Hampshire Counties, that Mai. JAMES
STEPHENSON has consented at the
request ola number Of his friends, to be
aeandiIa.e at the ensuing Election for a
Representative for this District in the
mex, Congress Of the United States.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-03-22

O'Ae'c5 SV""Hp ~"
February Court, 1905.
George Riley Us Daniel -Sturgrss.
In CH.4NCERT
THIS day came the complainant by
L his counsel, and it appearing to
the court that the defendant is not an in
hnoitant Of this commonwealth, It is or
dered that the defendant do appear here
On tn: Monday after the third Tuesday
in lay next, to answer the complaint
ants bill, and tina, copy Of this order
BE- forthwith insertedin the Berkeley and
Jefferson Intclligencer and continued
for two months successfully, and also
be posted up for two months success
sivcIy At the door oflhc court house of
this county.
A Copy. Attest,
DAVID HUNTER, c. B. c.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-03-22
George T ate

u ESPECTFULLY informs the in
n habitants OF j. fer son County, that
he will offtr himself as Candidate at
the next Election and IT chosen, will,
as heretofore, again faithfully represent
them in the next General Assembly OF
this State.
March is, 1905.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-03-22
To tie Citizens Of J:Sers'1, Be1ktlsy
and Hampshire Counties.

HAVE consented, at the reques, Of
/ number Of my friends, to become
aean4itlats at the ensuing election Tor
representative for this district in the
Congress of the United States, aud
now solicit yNr patronage. 1t has hi-
thGrto been SO much the custom to. ira.
vetthrough the district, to soiici, votes,
that for me to omit thar part Of the bust
ness, might probably give o&casion of
offence to some-t will therefore devote
as much time IL can be spared for that
purpose HMterlng n.self at the same
time, that those gentleman whom can
not visit previous to the .iectIan, will
net imputs it to any want Of respect for
them, more than others but to the
want Of sufficient time to make such a
tour. As would rather lose my cleo.
tion, than gain il by any unfair mean. !;
my opponent and his friends may rest
assured, that no ungentie manly or i'm.
proper conduct on my part, viii be re-
sorted to, for the purpose Of obtaining
success; and hdtter myself, that |
shall be treated with the de!;cacy which
l an determined to exercise towards nav
competitor.
am fellow Citizens,
with due respect,
your obedient servant,
JOHN MORROW.
Shepherds Town,
February II, 1905.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-03-22
" @ r I E E.

DY virtue of a deed Of trust, to US ex-
- ecuted by Matthew Whiting, we
shall proceed TO sell aspnblic auction, at
the MIansioqshouse Of the late William
Hrnshaw, .de ceased, on the 2sth day of
March next, for cash, one Negro boy
named Prince, the property of the said
Whiting. Due attendance will be xivsl
ADAM S. HENsHAw,
WASHINGTON HENSHAW.
Berkeley County, January IL, 1908.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-03-22

- WE are duths,isedfo inform the
FrsehslGsr, Of Berkeley County, cha:
GEORGE PoRTERFIELD, Esq,
sndpHILIP .PENDLETON, Esq
. will BE- C9adIa.sss at the next election d
Representatives. 3r this C's"'y !" the
State Legislature.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-03-22

4 the Subscriber intends removing
n from Mar,inshurg on the 2s;h inst.
he hopes those who ar. indebted to him,
either hv Note or Account, will call at
or before March court, AMI discharge
'h>ir respective dues in so doing they
NIL prevent trouble and exp=nsr, as all
n les and accounts not paid off by that
:: ne will h=pat*ins, the hands OF proper
o5i1ers 10. collection. lie will offer
Tor sale at public venduc on the 25th
inst. Tables, Chairs, Chest of Draw
e~s, Bcdsts ads, and variety of House.
hold aad Kitchen Furniture 200 tedious
t" mention, for which generous credit
will be allowed.
THOMAS PATTERSON.
Martinsburg, March 8, 1905.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-03-22
DIR. 7. P. Harris,

NNCE more requests all who are in
~ deD;, d to him, TO come in imme-
diAtely and settle their accounts, either
bv paying ,h~m of, or by giving their
notes Tor whit may be duc.-Bcing
much pressed for money himself, hc
hopes this,rquest will be deemed rea-
sonAb!e and speedily complied WITH
HIS af.irs arc in suoh train, that no
longer indulgence can possibly be given.
February p, 1905.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-03-22
I ME srsscriber has lost the follow

ME subscriber has lost the follow
4 ing Books, viz. :te 3rd VOhNne
eF'he Ab5'as; in ant End colume Of
A!E"i"0; IN, : "a, 5rd, and nh 90
In"res sfC'lrivsa XIrio.o; Brme'~ tr4.
r'''S 70 the source :fr1c .N;!e, b0und IN
ti"" paper; me Investigating committee,
Tcps't en- the stat" eFfhr finances, g.. Of
the sesAion 6eCre kN', eehibiti"g The
state ef the ons:0'Aing, MnA7"dafed
cLu"s ana dsIa9cr~ d4ethe Uwted.S:n:eS,
stf'chedn strong 'Uhite pds'rbourd.
Any person who has borrowed, or
who may now have in possession, any Of
the a ove Books, are requssted to re-
turn them Immediately.
JAMES FAULKNER.
Martinsburg, March 8, 1905.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-03-22

- We are authorised to inform the
Frecholders Of this County, that Mr.
IOHN GRAY and Captain MAT,
THEW RANSONE, will be caaIi-
dates a, the ensuing election of Repre-.
sentatives for Berkeley County in the
State Legislature.
March /, 1908.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-07-12
VIII LIAM OK L E 7


HAS ON HAND,
Itbie6 bv 4viW lJlbsIt Of CO terms ad4'aafagesx
to tie parebajerr, Jor ea>& or mates,
The following. Articles, VIZ.
Supcfrne and fecond cloths
Kerieynieres and faandowns
Bearlius, and fearnOnghts.
Duran.s and cailmancoes
Rombazeu and wildbores,
Cofnmon and boii'd camble.s
SILK, cotton, spd worried hoaerS
Fngldh extra long ELK gloves
Silk twia and thread
Diaper and common tapes.
Paper AND pound pins
White and printed marfeilles
Laces, edgings and gimps
Elegant black and white lace yeih1
Patent do. do.
Satin pecIong and fix handkerchiefs
a. A, s.s, and 81 Cambrick mud'n.
India Jaconet do.
Fustians, bnckram, &c. sc.
ALSO,
Afew bales Of Negro caddies, and on: tsans
elk AMI cotton filings. =,
January 7.
The highelf price given for clean
Linen Rags, by the Printer hereof.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-07-12
FOR SALE.
PUBLIC SALE.


VII j. or - Dill. Oh
Wb61 ~ oOs~' 4e 4 uo'1s Dees,
On the hrt Gay OF AUeusT' " NOT anpo.sa o'
at private iaie' previous 20 'na' ''lhe'
All my PROPERTY IN the tOWlae
Of Alexandria
c..ca.. ,e
o"0afea on y '19.,"s
a new two-HoIy brlsK f1oule' t~o2
Framcd Houfes, and the Ware. Houls at p'eieat
occupied by myielf-AyS,
One upimproved LoT. on FaVette~>
a,.., t4r The above prouer,y is fub,.et 10 =
o,on.d ,sn, of ,o;,,.,s JoLo,s r;oh, foar cfats,
Eor term, AMY 70 ,be fub(eriber.
|. - $500 ~ 's 1ohn U,oleH
) -.
5 February H. ..----.----------l osM-nzaus
Union Cheat Bread Ma71utaGt0ry.
/ Onnoate The Market.
.c e,o,s. pov.l a,.,t-
faa'jo''''s J ..n0,,
ALExasDAsA o,,,,
BY W(LLIHM LOVELL,
Who begs leave TO infesa The Ladies. Gentle.
men, and the Public ia general, IN thfs town.
that on Wedneiday, the hfH OF Nay, ne VIII
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-07-12
~ N ( S C 4 A v Z N,
HAS TUST RECEIVED,
An elegant aGortmeu,of goods, fetched .fro1.
the lstea impoststions, in Phils.
Z dslphia and Baltimore.
AMONG WHICH ARE

WAY sutCit tu1to'tsSiuHo1 III uf1a - /.
f. delphia and Baltimore.
AMONG WHICH ARE
Supssane clo.hs ard eoiostd csRbfirkss
caGineres, Nmisies,
Cotton cafGnefes, 3D. 90, Ca1nbsicks
White and eoloured mullins,
Jeans, nankeens and India, bees, iaeonss
fuaizns. and null sGuIi, muf.
Long ana hort nan Inns,
keenB Golonaoe and csoflhar--
Blse to-, red esiped csmbr;tk
White AMI aoyqured ditto,
matfeillcs, lace.
wsiacoa,ing, Of, Lace hs-;lx,
4-4 rs, Iifh lIl. Long ditto,
!. mems, long lawns, Super bracaded DO.
a. 7,s, Shifting cot Enslilh and French iiic.
ton, glo9ea.
Irih and Flapders f,eet- Kid ditte,
ing, Pic mic mrfs.
Plattillas, EpgIih fplit arsw bon:
Brttanias, nets,
.SileGasa Madras and hsndanea
Silk, cotton and thread handkerchiefs,
hofery, | Bastas,
Diaper table cloths, Mammodies,
Napkins, Gprsshs, &c. &c.
Ckp:z callicoes and
All of which he has determined to.
fell at the mott reduced prices.
I; May z6.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-07-12
public sak.
On FRIDAY next,

On FRIDAY next,
..,oek. will 5. fold at III: Vcndus SssEe,
r u NJ
!. ~. and BIZ. Ffench Brandy in pipes.
, Sla1s md id Apple Bandy in bA
s,s, i hbds. tisfcss and OILS.
s; s. =; I, s.,.. Sop md i.s....,
u NJ .od dips Candies
p s';sru il kegs, bOxs, aud jaf',.
n, il kegs and trails,
l,sn's Ware 10 srasess
HH,nil'uSEHOLD FURNTURE,~
&c.-----ALso,
|A,Variety of DRY GOODS.
among which are
cloths. Coatings, Kerfemeres,
n,ss,, Plans, Keiieys, Negro Cottons,
S S El,Ricks, blue Friszss,
c,Snaacoes, ReGels, Yasn St0cklngs,
c;ssss and CallicosS
Ma Linens, Sils6a do.
Omsbusss and Ticklsnburgs,
Mu,lin sai Muslin Handkerchief.
Isaa laaslias and Table Clothes.
Dadaara Handksfchiefs,
caoxia Threads, Hats and sundry other
rtisn.
pa;ltaG. Aarftlleg.
Dec, 10.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-07-12
JAMES SANDERSON

JAMES SANDERSON
las revived, in addition 70 his late general fu2.
pdss which he willtell, blythe quantity, We.
Elay, and on liberal credit;
70 pipes 4th- proof Cogniac Bran
Is
4 Puucheons fecoHd proof Antigua Rum.
70 barrels Nsw England. ditto.
$ pipes particular. Tcneriae Wine.
u half pipes do. DO. do.
Is cafes elalsy, and half dozen in each.
3 boxes Def london MsRard, Is dozen
zach. :
8 DO. DO. Double Glouceass Chxsle.
70 Mghsads Black Quart BOTTLES,
also,
! g aogiheads, Virginia TOBSAC-
"a nov in fore.
MY3L d
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-07-12

The hishea price given for clean
Linen Rags, by; the Printer hereof.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-26
FR0M MdR1rMLNlrR
BALTIMoRE, June 70.

There IS so much truth in the following
remark that We insert il, and are happy
to lind that our opinions are held by ali
those who make any pretensions to iust
view ct the present situation Of affairs.
We had intended continuation ofour OBJ
serya'lons on the aspect OF the political
world, but the arrival OF the Ardent at
New,fork' having placed some Of our
statements IN clearer light we have de-
ierrcd Il until Tomorrow when we shall
enoeaver TO develope the state of COM
msrce and politics according 10 the latest
advices both from Europe and the West.
indies Although no very striking intel
iigeoce IS received, much general informa
non may be derived from the perusaI Of
the extracts as given in the New.York pa
pers, ana as this is the only news from
England which we can expect for some
time on account OF The embargo. we must
be content with what our own Dart Of the
world furnishes. - y '"e
DELLA EoRRIDA BELLA.---For nosnv
years past the aspect Of British affairs ba,
not been so forbidding as at this moment.
"a spite OF al hereHorls and vigilance the
beets oithe enemy have eluded l,et,s. and
strong IN force, polite in design, and svc
cessluI IN enterprise, have now. pr.bat,lv
within the reach Of their grasp, a high
for the hazards thew have
encountered. Jamaica, the obccl Of their
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-26
BOSTON. J,,ue NJ.

The report authorization, by the arrival
Al Plymouth, from Cadiz, taat Admiral
Nelson appeared of that place 9 days at.
'-r the sailing of The French and Spanish
aeets, we imagine must have arises from
some m'stak-.--That arrival left Cadix
April IL. Captain Hewes, who arrived a,
this place last week, sailed from Gibral-
tar April %, and brought rumour that
lord Nelson, misinformed by Swedish
captain had proceeded towards Egypt,
to lcoI sorthe To,aon squadron. This
rnncr OF least shews that he had not pas
ssdinto the Atlantic Oceen at that date
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-26
pHrLApELpHIA, Jane N.

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| A gentleman who came out in the brig
| Molly, Capt. WheIslon, from GuadaIoupe,
has flrnishcd Us with the following memo
randa, which he entities,
ss.Nezps az Bls seferre, Guadaiouhe,
Any 20, 1906" 81
On the 22d inst. arrived at this port
from Martinique, The French imperial
sch'r. Lafrne, of 6 guns, bringing infor.
nation of the arrival at Fort ROYAL of a
French heet, consisting of IL sail of the
line, 6 frigates and sloops of war, under,
admiral Villeneuve, from Toulon, toge
Their with 6 Spanish ships of the line, and
several friga,es. under admiral Gravina !;
forming altogether, s sail OF the line, ie
ir'gates, 4 sloops of war, and sundry trans
ports, having OF board $4,000 troops, I'M
derthe orders of gen. Lauriston "a creole
of pond'cherry 6rstaid de-camp of his inn
prrial majesty Napoleon. On ,hereceipt
of this Information, general embargo
was instantly ordered.
"On the gath, . French friga,es came
to anchor at Basseterre, with general Lau-
riston on board, Cor the purpose of CON
suiting with general Ernouf, The plan of
operations against the Bristish islands.
] The general remained there during that
day, and in the evening departed with the
frigates. The day following, very great
activity was used in bringing down NOR
4 tars, bombs, shells. etc. to the sea side, to
be embarked on board the Beet. Two
| Thousand artilerisis and engineers were
to be taken from the garrison Of Basse-
terre, to be joined 10 the force on board
The fleet, making in the whole 10000
troops.
"The irst point of attack was said 70
be Trinidad. after which they would max {
4 sweep of all the Windward Islands.
The feet reported, that about the tirs
OF their sailing from TonloD, the Bres
ileet also bad orders to .ypyt to sea. anc
proceed Immediately 10 Jamaica; and i
was reported a few days ago. from Saia
Thomas, that Jamaica was actually taken
1.-The following are The names and re
spective force of the French fleet:-