Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-30
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miral Cochrane, landed his troops and
took possession OF the Saints. Al halt
past 2 at night, the three French Men
OF War, cut their cables, and put 70
sea, and were pursued bv division
OF admiral C. ;chrane's feet cnnsis ing
OF the Pompev, Of Is guns, La;ona,
and Acasta frigates, which came up
with the French Line of Battle sh p,
D'Ha itp anti, AMI after action OF 8
hours, the French ship strAck her col
o & sur endere to the British. AID
miral Cochrdne, in the Nlrthumber-
land, with two 7t's and tcnder had
arrived at S. b ,rthoiomews and the
Prize we understand, was ordered 90
st. Kits. Passengers in the Lydia,
he Doctor and Purser of the Preach
ship D'Hautpault, which was caPtur-
ed by the BritisH.
May -.
We learn by the brig Elizabeth, from St
Johns, that the Span ards were besieging
the city OF St. Domingo, and that troops
had gone there from Porto-Rico. The
French had defeated them on their lAnd.ng,
" IN great slaughter. In the last battle
800 Spaniards were killed.
- At numerous meeting of the Federal
Republicans, held at the Circus on Mon
day, May 22d, the following Resolutions
were unanimously agreed to:
RESOLVED, That this Meeting tender
their cordial congratu atoms to the friends
country, upon the general result of the late
election in this stas.., by which a majority
Of the people have declared their disappro-
baton OF the violent, disgraceful, and law
less measures OF the late administration, *
by which the state of New York has be-
come united in principle, as sue ~ IN inter
est, with the navigating and commercial
stafes Of the union.
Rcsoiped, That IN the opinion of this
meeting, the important change thus produ.
ced in the state of our foreign relations has
been effected by the constant and unceasing
efforts of the people, against the unnccessa-
ry and oppressive system Of policy adopted
Ivy the late administration.
RESOLVED, L hat it would be improper, as
il is unmerised, to bestow applause ia adj
vance upon chief magistrate, who was e.
lected under auspices little favorable to the
happiness of our country nevertheless, as
the 'jects OF the Federal Republicans are
not men, but measures nnt the mere ho-
hours of Office, but the good of the country I:
Therefore, Reseiued, That the President
Of the United States VIII deserve and ought
TO receive, the support of all good men, in
proportion as he shall abandon the pernici-
Gus policy of his predecessor, and adopt b
pursue wise, dignihed, and impartial adj
ministration Of our national affairs
Resolved, That We lament the unhappy
extremes to which the spirit of party has
been excited, arising from causes, the force
of which we hope is ~ some degree aba
ted; that we regard all good citizens OF
whatever determination or party, as posses
ing an equal and common interest in the
fortunes of the country, and entitled TO the
same benefits and privileges; and we con-
iure them TO unite their exertIons with ours,
to- obtain and support wise, just, and i'm.
partial administration of our public affairs,
and TO abolish the odious systems of cor
ruption, family ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, and pro
scr,ption, which have so long disgrGced the
conduct o our rulers.
Reso UeG, That the General Committee
Of the Federal Republicans of this City be
instructed to publish an address to our
friends throughout the State, expressing, a e.
mong other things, the sense OF this meeting
on the subjects above mentioned.
And whereas certain persons have at
tempted toerect in this city an ,uquis toriai
tribunal, to control the right Of free suf
frage, or punish the exercise of IT; a mea-
sure fraught with imminent danger 10 pu -
lie liberty ;--therelore, Resolved, as the
sense of this meeting, that we highly esti-
mate the candor and patriotism OF those
citizens who, though neralIy differing
from US in political opinions, have at the
late election, joined their Efforts TO ours, in
opposition 10 ruinous and destructive
course of measures that ali such of the m
as are on that account exposed TO perse-
cution, are entitled to our friendship and
protection and tn Il the General Commit
tee he instructed to AXE such measures as
may appear to them expedIent, TO carry
this resolution into effect.
RICHARD VARICK, Chairman.
PETER HAWKS. Secretary.
My "a.
Ticket No. 31e9 first drawn number 2sth
day Of drawing, entitled to 5000 dollars,
was sold at G.. add Il. WAITE's Truly
Fortunate Lottery Office, in Maidenlane TO
TO gentleman of this city.
WASHINGTON CITY, May 20.
j he following, are the names Of the gem