The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-05-16

nishcs the Editor of the Mercantile Adver-
tiser with London papers to the 25th of
March, inclusive, two days later than the
preceding intelligence from Boston. They
do not, however, contain much news of mo-
nent, as will appear by the following arti-
cies, which ave selected the most promi-
nent:
LONDON, March 25.
Letters dated the 21st inst. have been re-
ceived from Holland. They do not corrobo-
rate the previous accounts, received through
: the same channel OF hostilties having actu-
ally commenced between Austria & France.
he extreme caution they observe in advert
ing to the occurrences in Germany is proof
OF the rigorous precautions which have been
adopted to prevent intelligence Of the real
state OF that country being transmitted to
this BY comparison of their contents, the
following particulars NAV, however, be col
lected and relied on--The Austrian armies
are universally in motion, and are fur more
numerous, formidable, and better organized
than they have been represented, in the pa
pers under the controul OF the tyrant. They
have arrived before now, amply and better
supplied, than in any :orr,er Campaign, with
every article essentia! TO- vigorous prosecu-
ton ct hostiiites, at their respective places
OF destination, and probably sustained alyea-
dy the FIRST shock oil the enemy The uoni-
nation of the Archduhe Charles 10 the chief
and uncontrouled command of the respective
armies, has produced tie highest confidence
!athe oficer and soldier, & diffiscd among e.
very class CT austrian subjects, the most SAN
gune hopes ot success. He places himself
at the head of that force wherever it NAV be,
which shall be opposed to that commanded
by Bonaparte lii person. The highest una
nimity prevails in every province in Austria,
and cheerful submission TO the measures.
proposed by government in this important
Juncturc, distinguishes the conduct OF the
peasant, as well as that of the nol,!emap and
merchant The militia evnce rs much zeal
and aiacrlty as regular corps; and the Hun
gar!ans, SO often the terror, and in crisis
almost equally dangerous the last prep of the
ipi>e?S- display as much ardor OH the pre-.
occosion, as they did in that memorable;
when they stepped forward to support
lights of Maria Theresa against the IL
efforts of France, Prussia, Spain 81 Ba-
nistcrs have received information OF an
re change in the commercial systcm of
y. States, with regard to this country
embargo is rescimded, w;Sh the under
bding, that his majesty on the notification
this arrangement will repeal the orders in
Council, so far as their operation extends 10
! thc American Republic. We most anxious
ly hope for the sake OF the vast mercantile
interests connected with this subject that
such concession on the part OF america
is founded on an explicit communication, as
80 the intentions OF Great Britain, & that the
confidence generously reposed in them will
not be disappointed.
It's strongly repor,e that, instead OF a pro
clamation by the emperor Francis, France
= had declared war against Austria. and that
the declaration was published at Paris Oh the
18th list.
The treaty between Grea, Britain and
Spain, we understand, was sigtcd On Wed
hesday; but some articles nos yet precisely
adjusted, are left for fature arrangement.
1t stated that Vigo and some other har.
}lors of Galacia are no., open to English ships.
The communication with the ports Of AS
.tnrias has not been Distracted BIZ the enemy,
since his appearance on the Northern shores
of the Doaro.
n Don lobe ilerida, who was lately massa-
'SdFt Eadz, was a cousin of the Prince Of
Pence, and was by him promoted to the Office
/sf Collector OF Public rents and customs He
was man held III general deteotation aud
until he was raised by his cousin To a trtst
both lucrative and respectable, was only
known as smugsler.
We understand that the Sd. 18th, and tentl,
regiments OF cavalry are Immediately TO be
embarked for Lisbon, and these are to be fol-
sl2~edby the heavy horse of the German le-
vsiOn
The princess Eliza, as she is termed by
Honaparte, and whom he has declared Arch
Duchess OF Tuscany, with the title of "Im-
\ perial Highness," stbe favoritc sister of the
HCorsican. IN :;s. Domingo, while her first
husband, General lie Clerc, governed and
s?iated tina; beautiful island, she amused
immense fortune, which, together with
Scoinsctions, procured her second hus-
nd, the prihce Borghese. During her re-
ence az Paris, some years ago, madam Bo-
'arte and she were known to live Oh the
terms. This revolutionary Princess is
Y iorty orc years Of age, possessed OF 40
pal attractions, but acute, high spi-
rapacious, and fond of dominion
nSans universally depFecatc her ar
oay them at Florence.