Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-02
NATcHEz, June 4th, 1877.

NAICHEZy june 4t1, I7Y7.
Sin,
AS il is probable that this will reach yo,
before my dispatches Of the 27th of las
month, by the way OF Now Orleans, have
enclosed duplicates.
About z days ago, IS Spanish soldiers
arrived at this place, where they con,inu
ed one night, and then proceed up 10 the
Walnut Hills. On the 28th of MAY, re.
ceived a letter from governor Gayoso, No
i, to which | replied on the Slst, No. 9
From governor Gayoso's letter, il appsar,
that The baron de Carondelet is not wei
satisfied with his conduct; they are al this
time not on good terms, and the breach
has been widened by The ar,ful manage
nient Of certain Mr.. Power, now at TIN.
place, who was last season intriguing in
the state Of Kentucky FIR ~. Spanish ro.
vecnment. He is parlicula ly pa,ronised
by the baron. The transactions which the
baron ailudes to, lsusPzct are the arrange
m ents made with governor Gayoso, b.
which the troops Of the u States were
brought into this district with his consent.
and apparent APPRECIATION. The difficulty
ct getting them away is now obvious both
to himself, and the baron, and as it wa,
done without consulting he latter, be feel,
az inclination to condemn the conduel oil
the former.
Il is now reported by the Spaniards, ,ha
minister Penipotenisry has been sen, by
the court Of Madrid 10 he United States
to Inform our executive hat The. country
and post, now held by his Catholic ma;e.
sty on the east side of the Mississippi, a.
hove the 3ls, degree OF north latitude, az,
not to be given up until general peace
take place IN Europe, and that fron the
uniform pacific disposition of the United
States, there can be no duub, orhissuccess
This report is credited bI. by few.
The citizens Of the United States who
are trading on the Mississippi. are FIRE
quently treated with great insolence at the
Spanish Pnsts, and their property taken
for the use OF his Catholic majesty when
wanted, and always at d reduced price.
About three weeks ago, cargo of -four,
consisting of between three and four hun-
dred barrels, was taken At the Walnut Hills
from Mr.. MCIuDy, of Washington coxn
~, IN the state of Pcnnsy lvania, against his
will; TO be paid for in New Orleans at
such price as the officers Of goyernmen,
see proper to give, which is generally 8
dollars per barrel less than the current
price in market. A few days ago Mr..
Francis Baily, citizen of tie u. States.
who had lately come on here with some
goods, had The tender Of a commissafy's
certificate payable at The treasury in New
Orleans, which species of paper was pass
ing a, dscount of twelve per cent MIR.
Baily declined taking the certificate as pay.
neni for the debt, aud appealed to govern.
or Gayoso Tor redress, who immediately
decrecd tina, the tender was legal. These
cases are not singular. they are particular,
lied because both the gentlemen mention.
ed will be III Philadelphia IN the course OF
few weeks, and expect will make a
point OF subs;antiaring Tie facts: both ca.
ses being violation OF he late treaty be-
tween his Catholic majesty and The Unit.
ed States.
From the jealous and suspicious dispo
sitions OF the Spauiards, I do not think 1
possible that any treaty or cOmpaS can
be lasting between that nation and our
western people, while the former have any
possessions on the east side Of the Missis.
sippi.
DIR. Watrous is now here he was on
his way from Fort Hamilton on f,itloueh
to the STATE Of Connecticut; bu, Captain
Pope and myself prevailed upon him to
stay with Us, TIL we have some intelligence
respecting our continuance in this coun.
try.
am sir, with great esteem
And respect, your friend and
Humble servant,
[Signedl