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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-31

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Dntsi inIOTE.s hvEust &c.
brfr0rf Of a litter fran JcaE 5axw, Esq.
commanding y5Tcsr Of he u. s. Irigare
John ldsms, dated
GfsahLrhR, June Is, 1905.
f" With pleasurc'I inform you Of my ar
rival here latter passage Of so DAYS
from New-York. The second day after
M leaving Sandy Hook, unfortunately
separated from the gun.hoa,s in heavy
gale from the ". F.. TO 4. accompanied
with thick fog, which lasted three or
four days. On the 10th inst. feIl in with
Mo- 10, lieutenant Cartey, out from Nos.
folk 81 days. he reported his boat far
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-31
NEW-YoRK, Augus. -.

Arrived last night at the quarantine
ground, the British packet Windsor castle,
captain Sutton. She sailed from Falmouth
Inc lidr of Jgly, and from Halifax the 9Th
OF August. The London accounts by her
are no iaies than the Sd OF July. we
learn that the British ship I.eander, K fri.
gate Cieopa,ra, and La Vile de Milan,
were at Halifax.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-31
SALEM, August le.

Capt. Bullock, whose arrival from Ja-
naica was mentioned in our last, was late
master Of the ship Hazard, of this port,
and had the misfortune lobe taken by a
British frigats, sent to Jamaica, and there
condemned, ship and cargo. The Ha.
zard sailed from hence in April last, with
a cargo, for Laguira: on ariyiug there be-
ing refused an entry, Capt. B. steered for
Curacao, but with determination not 10
enter that or any other part til he could
ascertain that il was perfecliyffre from
blockade. Al the time he made The ISL
and he also deserted two ships standing off
and on and in order TO gain Information
respecting a blockade, he ran down to-
wards them, aud hove toe when a boat
from one If them (thc For,une) was sent
with an officer TO board the Hazard, who
took Capt b. with his papers on board the
other ship, which proved 10 be the frigate
Franchise, Commodore Murray. Ano-
Their boat was then dispatched TO the Ha-
zard, with orders to bring away the whole
of the officers and crew and the Commo-
dcre informed capt. B. that he Intended -
send the ship 10 Jamaica, and would AL
low only himself and one Of his people to
go in her. Accordingly capt. B. and MIR.
Pallray his Clerk, were permitted to re-
turn on board; and prize master and 8
men conducted the ship to Jamaica. where
they arrived the i6th'of May. and on the
9th of June her condemnation was pro.
nounced, to- the astonishmcnt of all who
were acquainted with the circumstances,
upon the ground lhatihe property belong
ed to the enemies Of Great Britain---an
! allegation for which there was not the least
shadow Of pretence, and which tits hard
ly possible the Judge himself could be-
lieyc. Capt. Il. entered an appeal from
this sentence, the injustice of which is 50
hagrant, there is no doubt il will be revers-
edin England. The ship and cargo, when
she sailed from this port were valued at
80 600 dollars.
When Captain B. left Curracoa, Com
modore Murray promised us0u his honor
that he would send his men to Jamaica by
the FIRST opportunity but though many
opportunities had passed, nc still detained
them in his service, where it is supposed
they are at this time, with about sixty
more, impressed with projections in their
hands.
Capt. B. informs, that many impressed
Americans remained at Jamaica, through
want Of an Agent Of the Government, in
the absence of their Captains
Captain Bullock has favored US with a
list ofcondemnations Of American vessels
and property, at Jamaics, as prizes or re.
captures, since the beginning Of February,
1904. As il may be Of utility to the COM
nercial interest, we shall publish il in our
next. Most ofthose, Of which there was
total condemnation were taken off Cur
racoa.
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THE PRESENT roGITIcs or EUROPE


FFOir f1fN FffcNft ltf"stUSfT~
/. Our readers win find under our foreign
lead some particulars Of the progress
which Hsnapare js making in Italy, moi by
arms, b,t, by the cheaper methods Of ar
tiice end intfigue.---it WIS plain from the
Sssi, shst Ire sweeping ,:sle Of king Of l.
tally was not assumed for nothing and
the name continues every day 70 be less
empty; Sardinia is extinct Genoa Is 10
ccrroFaied and Tuscany and Naples,
pushed upon heir frontiers, can only hope
10 exist during the pleasure ofthe empe-
roc. The pope, 10 his ecclesiastical do
mains, IS prisoner oct upon bail, and
must surrender himself and hisiersilnrivs
upon the mandate of bis master whilst
by Tie possession OF Switzerland, and the
ereai avenues OF Italy, Austria is eaeesu-
ally cat of from all access TO Venice.
Ths plea Cor the Concise Cor incorpo-
Fasi : themselves with France, is SONG
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JoHN T. Cooke ofFERs ron SALE.
900 Heres If LAND

On S,aunton river. in Charlotte county. (sdjoin
Ing sbc lands Of Jonn Randolph, Esq ) OF which
$50 arc Les Grounds Of excellent quality, the
high land as god as any in the neighborhood -
Any person wishing TO purchase may know The
terms BY applying 70 the proprietor, or James
Cooke. who IS hereby authorised 10 contract for
me IF the above property is AZ, disposed Of pri-
yaiely prior 70 the 24flt Of September IL will on
bidder on he premises Shonld the land be sold
privasely, timely notice shail he g;ssn as no en-
gsgemcnt win be made after the 18th Of Ssptsm-
Der.
Powh4tan. Auyvsf Is. 1905
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70 RsT7, ron oxs YEAR,
A BRICK TENEMENT,

AN Shocke Hill, near General
~ Monkeys. This situation is cqust 70 any
IN thar par, Of the city, and well calculated for
gcnteel family. There Is almost two acres Of
ground annexed 20 the said tenement, wen incioa-
ed, the ground highly improved---one hslf acre
LOT in clover II is deemed needless to say any
thing more, asst a pfessmahle The gentleman who
wishes 20 rcnt tie said iepesnen,, will examine
tie premises. For faulier particulars enquire Of
Joel Tucker.
August %, 1906. W.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-31

With the sincercst pleasure We ans
nounces that the celebrated GENERAL
'MOREAU and his Family, an in good
health, have, at length, arrived. They
went up the river yesterday in the 2sh,pc
New York; captain George.
= tWihg. Mirror.l
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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-31
In addilion 10 the numerous ess. Barrass-

In addition 10 the numerous en.barrass-
nents experienced by cur commerce in
every part Of the world we have to add.
that agreeably to a regulasich adoptee. in
Holland, the 9Th June Lass, Aneticsn
vessels bound to Amsterdam are compei-
led to stop 10 the Fexei Nsads ). and sur
render all their papers, TO be forwarded TO
Amsterdam by land 10 be inspected by the
Dulch commissioners Of the customs and
the French Commercial Comsnissary.
The consequence isa delay from 1910 Ia.
days.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-31
8osfon tot.

BY an arrival At New, York, from Surri-
nam, we learn that port continued shus
70 the importation OF American produce.
which.was very high, il they could getii--
berty to land it.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-31
NO NEWS


Centinel) has been received since our last
We have good right 10 expect the next ar
rivals from the north of Europe, will be-
Tthebsarers Of some important int lligence-.
The combined armada from The w. In
dies must have reached the coast Of Eu--.
rope before the middle of July about
which time the Russian hegociaior must.
have presented his proIct TO the Emperor
|NapolcoD.--A At The very last dates, Miro
Pitt had shook off Lord Sidmoulh from The,
administration; and there was prospect,
that some Of the leading men of the OPP
position, would be called IN 10 foIu wha,,
in the style of Lord Chesterfield, is 10 be
denominated g broad. botiomedH admins
lration. Should such an administration be
formed, it cannot bH have a sensible eff
fect on. the politics OF Europe. Some o.
Their subjects were In train, winch we think
will not be barren OF interest.
Capt.. Collier, arrived at Bos,oa or Fri-
day, in 20 days from Gadiz. cer'Cboa,ss
the accounts lately published, OF the assi-
val Of Mr.. Bowdoin at Corunna.; the caps
ture Of gun-boat No. ,, and her inmedi-
ate release on discovering her 10 be A,ne-
ricaD.
Capt. Dcnison, arrived at ". York from
Santo Domingo, informs, that when he
sailed, all was tranquil in that city no ap-
prchenssons were entertained OF any fur
Their trouble from the negroes. Captain
Liddle. late Of the brig VoIsnse~r, which
was lost on her voyage from N. York, TO
Porto Rico, came passenger with capt.
Denison.
The town.council Of Providence, on FRI
day last advertised that no case whatever
OF contagious fever, was theu kuown 10 ez-
isl in the town, al The hospital. Win
those aiIeetedby the fever il has been vety
mortal.
IN the Index to certain boob. coaiaisi-
ing "thc Rules that govern our daily con-
duci," is said TO be this odd refegence----.
g Svinc--see Jnstiees Of ne Pesceg' some
time since, one OF the leaned Judges cf
the Supreme Coust was raIlying smenoer
ofthe committee which revised the of
Vermont, on the singularI,y Ut the refer
ence, when gentleman present observed
10 g his honog," that hs recoiiect~d one ~
the same lodex stin more singaias, slz.---
" Adul,ery--see Jatges Of fas Safrsms
Court"
Connec. paper.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-31

The town.counciI Of Providence, on FRI
day last advertised that no case whatever
OF CONTAGIOUS fever, wastheo kuown 10 ez-
isl in the town, orai The hospital. VIII
those Affected by the fever il has been vety
mortal.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-31

YHy
Though slow in her operations, Austria
makes amends by her perseverance if
she does not play the game with sufficient
spirit, she never throws up her cards and
though by an error common 10 many
conrts, but particularly fatal to this, she is
accustomed TO interfere too much and too
infinitely in the operations OF The cam
psign, there is reason to believe that the
prudence of The Afchduke, under whose
guidance her armies at present are, has
cifeciualIy cnred her of this folly.
But by the celebrity Of the movements Of
France, advantages are gained over Aus
tria before she can regulate herresources
or muster her troops but It has always
been the design of Austria that the issue
of the war should rather arise from the
general result and concurrence of all the
operations, gradually producing a solid
though slow advantage, than from the
eifeel Of bold, quick and mastery stroke.
Russia entirely govesaed by pacific
sovereign, aud by aged, and therefore
cautious ministers Is wholly occupied in
outstanding her resources, * bringing in.
to account her vast extent Of territory.
The sphere Of her ambition is not the
south Of Europe her oejea ofaggrandizc-
ment, II any, is on the side Of the east.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-17
BOSTON, July 3.
BRITISH INSOLENCE.

The brig Francis, from Bordeaux, which
arrived at this port last week. was board
ed from the boa, ofthe armed British brig
Veteran, commanded by lieutenant John
Crooks !; the crew of which informed that
they were cruising to press seamen. Five
Americans had just been forced on board
the British vessel; the name of one Of
.hese unfortunate men is JOHN BISHOP,
Who says he is native Of Salem, and has
wife and five children in that town,
who depend on his industry for susie
nance.-Democrat
July s.
The following letter, by the late Presi-
dent cfthe United States, deserves to be
read at least once epery year, whilst the
memory of independence shall be grateful
/ TO Americans.
6 PnILApELPHIA, July S, i776.
Yesterday the greatest question was
decided, which was ever debated in Anne.
RIGA and greater perhaps, never was, or
will be, decided among Men. A rcsolu-
| ton was passed, without one disseniiug co.
Iony, siTfIAT THESE UNITED CO.
LONIES ARE & OF RIGHT OUGHT
TO BE FREE AND INDEPENDENT
STATES"
"Tbs day is passed--the fourth day of
July l776, will be memorable ehocha in
The history of America. am apt TO be-
lieve il vii be celebrated by succeeding ge.
neraiions, as tie great anniversary Jeslpsi
IL eugif. 10 be concentrated, as The day oil
delIytrance by solemn acts of devotion to
Almighty God. 1t ought 10 be solemniz.
ed With pomp, shows, games, spor S, guns
bells, bondres and iliumiDations from one
end Of this continent to the other, from
this time forward forever. You will think
me transported with enthusiasm but AM
not. am well aware of the toll and blood
and treasure, that il will cost us TO main.
tain this declaration, and support & defent
these states yet through all the gloom,
can see the rays of light and glory---I ccr
see that the end is more than worth all til,
means and that postcriiy viii triumph, al
though you and moy rue, which hop,
we shall not. am, &c.
JOHN ADAMS.
| To Mr.. -----."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-17
NASSAU, June IS.

Decree offhe Con,f IF Yice-. fd0sfruHy {
II OF these Islands, in the case OF the Ame.
J. r;can BRIG Juno, Capt. Packard, from
\ ,hr HAVANA and Matanzas to Provi-
4 ,lencr fR. IL and sent in by the priva-
teer armed vessel Mayiower, Captain
Geoge Johnson.
This was the case ofan American YES
sci, taken on voyage from the Port OF
Ma,anzas, in the Island of Cuba, to Rhode
Islan.l, in America, with cargo Of Mo-
lasses and Sugars.
It appeared that the vessel had 6rss
gone 20 the Havanna, where she had To.
ken on board part Of her. cargo, aud
from thence proceeded to the Matanzas,
where she shipped the remainder, with
which she was proceeding TO America,
when she was captured, and sent in for
adjudication.
On the part of the Captors it was con-
tended, that by going from the HAVANA
to the Mstanzas, which port neutrals ne
YER were allowed to enter for the purpose
Of trade, in,ime of peace, the vessel must
be considered as engaged in a new and
unusual trade, only allowed there by Spain
in consequence ofthc pressure Of hostili-
ties, which intireiy prec,uded the posssi-
bility of carrying OH that trade in her own
vessels, and that the property was there.
fore liable TO con6scation.
On The other hand, it was alleged, or
/ behalf Of the Claimant, that the voyage
was perfectly fair and such as Bellige
rent had no right to interrupl-The docu
mcnts were all formal and regular ant
that the vessel and cargo ought to be re-
stored.
His honour the judge by his decree, or
derrd further proof to be adduced, &c
prove that neutrals during peace had been
permitted to ENJOY the trade in which this
vessel was engaged, Deserving the right
Of ultimately deciding upon the question
how far such trade is allowable during
hostili,ies)rand lett il open to both parties
10 enter into such proof.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-17

OF G.aber. 4 ibou:.ds &i,ls 1iFa,os (; ana
where the party passed their winter quar-. {
ters, there were Wild goats.
The river a. the mouth is about one mile
wide, very rapid, deep, and always mud.
dys Where our travellers halted, il is re-x
presented as being quarter Of mile
wide, muddy. deep and very rapid, but
some shaJoS water had been discovered
as they assembled.
The fans OF the river is stated BIZ the
Mundane Indians 10 be abuut 600 miles
above them, about II feet high, and are at
the pass thro' the rocky mountain, which
was in sight of their cncampment.
Fine salt springs have been discovered !:
and great appearances Of lead, copper and
iron mines.
Our travellers have procured an animal
which Is called the Wild dog OF the Pratt
ries. This animal is about the size Of
cat, and have tlcns under ground. They
have procured also two magpies, natives
! OF that climate. The Indians say there
are wild sheep to BE- found higher m the
river about the falls. A horn oftl,e noun.
tain ram hath been procured OF mon.
strous size--the express states il 10 be os
thick as the calf of,he leg Of stout man
k--ihe length was not describrd.-
dog, magpiess and remarkable horn, are
IN possession of a captain VI CI.lIau. who
has undertaken to carry them to the, CITY
OF Washington to the president with the
dispatches.
Some appearances of volcano h ad ajso
been discovered, the earth was so hot, tha.
asisr scratching away little of The sur,
face, it would burn the hand. sis
! Many large streams run into ths Mis-.
souri,, The south west side.
The Mundane Indians have fine horses
yet make but little use Of them, usinr.
dogs to move their packs from camp to
camp. In summer they move from the
river; but in winter return TO it, for con-
venience ofprocuriug Ere wood, which !,
scarce aud not good. being mostly cotton
wood, which in appearance resembles the
lombardy poplar, bur does not grow so
thigh.
Our travellers experienced severe
winter, the snow was about two feet deep,
and the ice did not break up ill late in
March. They purchased some horses
from the Indians, and broke them for the
purpose Of hawling their fire wood.
he beaver are said To be very .nun,e-
| rous, the Indians catch them by 4 apare
made of bark ofttees.
! The Indians tend some corn which
does not exceed four or FIVE feet in keieht.
and the ear shoots out about one foot from
the ground.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-17
STORM .4r ToMyINGEM

In late Gazette, we published from q
London paper, a paragraph relating to
thi. event.--Ihe following is more par
ticuIar. account of the damage, sustained
and which IS copied from a Leyden paper
of the Goth May, received at New York
"Letters from Tonningen of the 9Th
inst. mention that on tina, day they had a
violent storm from the WSW. At S o.
clock P. n. it began to blow very hard.
Al hat past 6, The Hood came; and at 8,
several vessels, al anchor IN The outer har.
Dor, were driven by the wind and tide a.
gaiDst each other, with great force, and
got all entangled. In this situation they
drove by the ha,bor, and in their course
carried others with them; by which
means many vessels were greatly darnag-
ed and some sunk. Al day break, 80 large
and small vessels were discovered near
Wollersum, partly on the strand and part.
~ aiinat, but entaDgled together, the great
| er part very much damaged--some with
their masts, bowspri:s. and rudders CARR.
ed away, having been obliged to cut their
cables, and lost their anchors. The NOM
Der OF vessels sunk has not yet been as
cerIained, but is believed 10 be from 10
70 ~. Mos, Of those which received da.
mage, were English, Danish, etc. No a.
mericans are specified. Several others
got on The strand near VoIlerwick, but
were reported to have got of; amongst
which is captain Gales, from Cbarycston.
wo vessels were on the strand near Vie
genP'nat; and on The coast Of Copenha.
gem several vessels we're stranded, bat
their names are NOT mentioned"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-17
NEW. YORK, July 6.
To Mr..

Extract Of a ietfer from merchant in .fnfi-
qua, 10 another In This city, dated June IL.
The constant alarm we have been in,
First by the Rochefort squadron, and since
by the TouIon feet, has put stay TO every
kind of business, as We were obliged To
send all our books, papers and valuables
into the country. The arrival Of Admiral
Cochraoe occasioned the Rochefort squa-
dron to quit these islands and the arrival
of Lord Nelson with ten sail of the line
has driven away Admiral ViIleneuye with
~. Although not attacked, we have SUI
fsred more than the other islands, as our
homeward convoy sailed from hence On
the s,Ii, AMI we're all captured on the 9th
by the combined squadron. Lord Nelson
arrived on the 18th and sailed on the 18Th,
~ pursuit Of them. Notwithstanding the
odds, The French fleet is SO badly manned,
That his lordship will venture to attack
them. We suppose our captured ships
VIII DC sent TO Porto-Rico."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-17
FRANKFORT, ks Jane 8.

A gentleman of respeclabitity, who re-
sides in the neighbourhood OF this town
has politely handed Us the following in,e-
resting Information
Letters have been received from cap
tains, Lewis and Clark, by sx sent by
them TO the commandsot at St. Louis,
With dispatches FOE the president Of the
United States.
These enterprizing young men set out
from St. Louis, 10 May 1904, TO ascend
and explore the Missouri river to its
source, and from thence 10 proceed 10 the
Pacific ocean. The express left them in
April last, at the Mandane nation Of In
dians, 1909 miles from The mouth of the
river (where they had emcamped during
the winter season. preparing to proceed
on their route. The party were in good
health when the express came away-on-
Iy one man died on The journey.
Many hcrdcs of Indians live on and
contiguous TO the Missouri. Our travel
ieTs have been interrupted only once by
them. The SIOUX nation are numerous,
and divided into several tribe $, some OF
whom are at war with each o,ber--:hose
who live lowest on the river, we're suspici-
Gus OF our adyen,urers, fearing they we're
carrying supplies OF arms ard ammunition
to their enemies some small presents and
alitile address reconciIed them, * they COM
sen,edto let The party proceed up the river.
The country adjoining the river is re-
presented as being very fertile about 1000
miles /; II thea becomes poor and naked