Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-11-14

AMY ipoN TOT tnoSS numerous beneficial con-
sequences, WATCH would not otherwise fail
TO result from this proud and signal triumph
OF cur arms. Gen. Stuart, as we predicted
In our last, mas judged it prudent to return
with his brave army to Sicily. A different
proceeding would certainly have rendered
ms Judgment impcachable; for he could
not be ignorant of the facilities Of rcin-
forcement which the enemy possess in that
quarter; and that though he had beaten
ms opponent with the fearful odds Of nearly
two to one against him, he could not main
tam himself against the immense reinforce
ments which were so promptly put in mo-
tlon By the enemy under the orders of ge-
neral Massena. In renewing therefore his
gallant army from the scene of peril which
oegnn to present itself, he has proved that
MS prudence is not surpassed even BIZ his
distinguished Courage or his consumnate
skin. We are rejoicca to find that our
brave little army is safely returned to Sici-
ly; and tho TO permanent advantage, from
the considerations which we have already
stated, is likely to result to our cause, still
must TINS important consequence be attach
ed to cur victory, that an indeiible i'm
pression OF the superior bravery and disci-
pine OF the British troops is established by
TN the words Of our envoy, Mr.. Elliot,
IL may justly be said :-"There is not per-
hlps to be found. in the annals of military
TRANSACTIONS, an enterprise prepared with
more deliberate rejection. or executed with
greater decision, prompttude and success,
than the late invasion of Calabria by Sill.
John Stuart" Nothing could possibly sur
pass the courage and unanimity, and cor
diality OF the brave patriot Calabrians, in
their cooperation with our troops or the
generosity of their feelings in providing our
troops with every possible necessary.
1t is therefore with deep regret that we
find the apologst of our Ministers, attcmpt
to excuse them for the dreadful fate which
to all appearance awaits that brave and low
a! people. in consequence ofthe misconduct
OF the British Government, BIZ imputine 70
them an apathy which they never, in a SIN
gle instance, manifested in the relnotest de-
gree; and insinuating, Notwithstanding the
genuine patriotic zeal displayed by them
throughout, that such people ought to have
nothing co do with country. As we'll might
the writer's to whom we sllude say, that
IN the event Of the French army, with which
the safety Of England was so long nenaced.
obtainging temporary footing upon our
shores, the people of England OUGHT not to
interfere, as having Smoothing to do with
country. "-Ssuch language is certainly un
becoming British Patriot; and what must
that cause be which can be supported ONLY up-
on such ground Even the French accounts do
justice to the determined and unanimous e.
forts OF the gallant CalabriaBs; and upon
the authority of our own General we find.
that such was their ardor in support of the
British troops, whom they fnnlly viewed as
their deiiverers, that they offered their pro-
perry and lives that the cockade of the
legitimate Government was seen every
where; that they brought provisions in pro-
fusion, refusing to receive payment for
them, and declaringthat they would nor take
money from those who came TO deliver them
from French tyranny that our General at
tempted in vain to make them receive paw
ment for the supplies they furnished to the
Army. And yet we are asked, 60 What
have such men to do with Country ?'' Coed
Heavens who could have expected such
language from British Wing, Boosting of
ms patriotism, towards brave and loval
people, armed in the cause of her country.
and shedding their blood in glorious re-
sistance to the invaders of their rights We
shall probably return to this subject in
dav or two.
Inc Gazette Extraordinary states, that
General Regnier has fallen back to the post
at which the French papers state q ;uncti-
on to have been effected between him and
Massena long ere this, it is therefore pro
baole, the enemy have recommended their
work OF human carnage among the brave
G aiabrians.
September Is.
We have Paris papers to the 11th, and
Dutch to the 18th. All the military move
ments indicate approaching war.
The Official news of the capture OF Bne-
nos .8gres is received. It capitulatcd on
the 9th of June. There fell into the hands
of the English 1921, 1898 dollars, in silver
and bullion. General Beresford, has isSu-
ed proclamation as lieut. governor. And
promises to allow free trade to all natl
ons in anlity with England.
The trade of Buenos Ayres is to be put
on on the same footing, by promise, as that of
Trinidad.
1t was estimated that the merchandise
In the kings stores, principally jesuts bark
and quick silver; and what is IN the Phil
llplrc company stores with the little that
is retained of floating property, would a.
mount, if it could &c disposed of, to between
two and three millions of dollars. OF the
bullion delivered in some was claimed as
private property, and was To be restored
and SO OF some OF the money.
Ninety pieces of ordnance, $50 whole
barrels of powder, 2203 muskets with bay
oncts, ~ without bayonets, 616 carabincs,
4O79 pistols, 81 muskettoons, and I247
SwordS-were taken at BuenOs A vrcs Tho