Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-11-11
LONDON, Sept. IS.
DEATH or NP. ROY

DCSI II II " NIX. Ton. t&
At a quarter before six O'clock on Satur-
dav afternoon. this great and illustribus
statesman welded his last breath In the
arms Of his nephew, lord Holland. His dis
solution was SO gradual and accompanied
with so little struggle, as scarcely to per-
init the most anxious eve to ascertain the
instant. His friends had at least the sad
and melancholy consolation of perceiving
that he suffered no pain--apd they had been
prepared for the event, by the unerring
symptoms OF exhaustation that had encreas-
ed Tor tine two days preceding--Cn Friday
1T noon, the physicians announced to him
the approaching close, and he received it
as he had done in the first instance, with
that firm tranquility of spirit which was
maintained to tic last.
M. Fox died at the very moment when
the pa9k and tower guns were announcing
the capture OF Buenos Ayres.
There are various reports as to who is
to succeed MIR. Fox in the foreign depart
mcnt. Among those mentioned are the
marquis Wellesley, lord Holland and Mir.
L. Grenviiie. The last mentioned gentle
man, it is generally thought, viii be APP
pointed.
1t is singular to remark the fatality that
has spread among the leading men OF this
country within the last 10 months-viz.
MARQUIS CORVALLIS. Oct. 5.
Lord Nelson, Oct. 81.
Mr. Pitt, Jan %.
Lord Thuriow, Sept. II.
Mr.. Fox, Sept. Is.
The Gf1niteur has stated, that the i'll
ness of Mr.. Fox, retarded the work OF
peace. We SHALL not he surprised, when
we look at the state of the continent, ifthe
Aiowtcuy shall next state, that Mr. Fox's
death has prevented its COMPREHENSIVE
The embarkation of troops for foreign
service, is renewed with ercreascd acti-
Vty.
1t is rendered certain, that the. empc-
ror or Russia, has not ratified the treaty
with France.
On the subject of the pending negociati-
oDs with France, we can say nothing fur
Their, than that couricrs are continually
passing between the two governments.
The troops which diseTnbarkcd from the
transports at Plymouth, in consequence Of
admiral Louis's squadron, which was 10
convoy the expedition, having been detach-
ed for the purpose os Intervening admiral
Guilleaumez, have been re-cmbarked, and
the transports are immediately to proceed
10 Falmouth 70 await the return OF admi-
raj Louis.
a mcsscngcr 70 the Russian ambassador
arrived at half past four o'clock ycsterlay,
with dispatches from the court Ct St Pc
tersburgh.
Yesterday morning Mr. Bosset. the mes
scnser also arrived IN town with dispatch
es from ST. Petersburgh
Last night messenger left town for Pa
IT'S, with dispatches for lord Lauderdale.
Mr. Russell the messenger set off on Sa-
turday with dispatches for Copenhagen.
The remains OF lord 'rhurlow we're bro't
to town on Saturday, and tits expected that
the body will lie in state in the course OF a
day or two
The Russian ministers. on announcing to
the French cabinet, the refusal of his mas
ter, to ratify the treaty of ~. D'OuDril, de-
clares, s'that the minister had arted entire
IN contrary n tie orders and instrncfions
which he had received but that in order
to leave no possible means of res,oriug
peace, and general tranquility, untricd, the
Imperial ministry has received orders TO
make known TO the cabinet Of the Thuillc-
RIGS, the basis on which his imperial ma
jesty will be ready to renew the negotiate
ons; so that it viii depend on the French
government, 70 accept or decline the equal
" just and moderate proposals which are
made to it."
Capture If BRenos Hures-Thc highly
important news Of the capture of Buenos
Ayres, has just been received, and the Off
cial accounts published in the Gazette.
The capitulation Of this settlement, which
is pronounced TO lie the capital Of one Of the
richest and most extensive provinces in
South America, took place on the 27th
juno, to the forces landed from Sir Home
Popham's squadron, under the command
of major general Bcresford. There fell
into the hands of the British, By this cap
ture, 1921, 1913 dollars, in silver and bulli-
on 1,086,2O3 of the above sum, was ship
ped in the Narcissus, which has arrived at
Portsmouth, and the specie landed.
After the capitulation ofi place, major
general Rcrcsf5rd ISSUED his proclamation,
as general commanding in chief MS Britain
mic majesty's forces employed on the cast
coast of South America, and lieut.. govern
or Of Buencs Ayres :. and all its Dependent
cics. in this proclamation the articles If
provisional government were announced
to the Inhabitants in which they were to
be allowed all the privileges and immuni-
ties consistent with the interest and safety
OF the new. governmcnt--Amoas these