Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-06-20
NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP.

NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP.
On Saturday last, very elegant dinner
was gwen at the London tavern, by the.
British merchants, trading to North Ame-
RIGA, to Mr.. Monroe, the minister from
the United States of America.
The company was very numerous and
highly especjable-among the visitors
were-Mr. Pinckney, (who it is under
stood is TO succeed Mr. Monroel the chan
celior OF the eXchequer, lords Mulrrave,
Castlereagh and Erskine-SF VIM Scott,
Mr.. Canning, MIR. Rose, &c.
Philip SAMSON, esq. the chairman of
the committee of the American mer-
chants, "ho presided on the occasion, fill
ed the chair with great ability. and to The
highest qualification of The COMPANY
The day was passed with the utmost har-
mony and good humor, and at the same
time with degree of order which has
seldom been witnessed on such occasions,
The toasts were
The King. The Queen. The Prince Of
Wales, &c.
And the following from the chairmans
were received with bursts OF applause, as
particularly appropriate to the object of
the meeting -
The President of the United States of Ameri~
Perpetual friendship between Great Britain
and the Un'ted States of America.
Mr.. Monroe.-Mr. Pinckney
The honorable Mr.. Erskine. the British Mi-
mister to the United States of America
Upon the health of Mr.. Monroe being given,
that gentleman addressed the company n feel
ing energetic speech, expressive OF the high
sense he had of the compliment paid to him, and
OF the pleasure he felt at the unanimity that
prevailed.
Mr. Pinctncy also, upon his health being
drank, addressed the company in an eloquent
speech, expressing similar sentiments.
Before the visitors Withdrew. Mr. Canning,
the secretary of foreign affairs, gave the follow
ing toast
May the British and Americans never meet
on terms less friendly than they have done this
day
Which was drank with the utmost satisfac.
ton
The situation in which the military affairs of
tire continent stood at our last dates, renders il
pretty certain, that great and decisive battle
has taken place ere this.--Report is busy in
stating III. fac and numbering he loss of the
French in killed alone. at 80 900 men but this
we 90 not credit Rumor also states, that 9eA
rome Bonaba'e, has been surprized and taken
prisoner BY the Prussans.
Political Retyosbcct.--No intelligence of any
importance has been received from The Conii-
nent--ra'iS papers to the 17th, and Ouch to-
the 23d inst, have come TO hand-they con,aint the
69th Bulletin Of he French army dated AZ Fiock-
enstcin on the 4th 1t states that nor a shoe
had been fired at the advanced posts during the
fifteen preceding days 1t is supposed thar this
suspension OF active hostites IS connected in
/ some degree with the negotiations Of Peace.
which are said to be carried on at Memel a. IL
were IN the p'es nee Of The King Of Prussia and
the Emperor Of Russia who have been for some
tine ~ thar place Both armies have receive
ed considerable reinforoements The French are
making the most active preparations They con-
I unue TO drain the country behind them of every
disposabe man in order to strengthen themselves
Tor Conflict which, should it take place will be
decisive OF the fate Of Earope In the event Of
the result OF TINS conflict being agains them, they
are putting the fortresses they possess on the
! Vfsula IN the most electual stale of defence
/ WINE tney continue TO push the sicges Of Dane-
j nc ana Colbe'g with increased activity The
| con ending powers must now be able 10 Estimate
Ihcir ability to do each other all the mischief o.
rSinaly iHtended, and BY this Il ne must be hear.
Wy tired By contest, calculated 10 produce ruin
and destruction TO all the parties engaged in il.
! ne real state Of our alI3irs az Constan,inorle
! IS involved in The thickcst veil Of mystery no
oihcicI accounts have been received from Admi-
/ rat Duckwor'h and the whole must be mere
,rumor ard conjecture. We confess we ave
anxious for the arrival of dispatches from ,hat
quarter. and until their arrival no opinion can
o. given on the subject
LoNDov, Apiil 25.-That part OF the SITE
1ua.,d subsidy (amountns 10 about half mil
,onl winch remained due 10 tie Emperor Of
AusS'is, has been lately sent OF.