Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-03
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FRon ruE. Essnx lsALrnl REGISTER.

the Danube arc more interesting than any we have
received this season. 1t appears that the paciicst-
on long promised, had not been obtained, and thar
inc inrSs had prepared for an obstinate resistance
to the Russians. Great rcnforccmcnts for the Tur
ks!i armies had been ordered across from Asia 10
Eh'rope, and had been assembled in Romela. Troops
hsu also arrived from Albania, and had marched in
to the neighborhood Of the Russian army 4 LARGE
force was ut Warna, AMI the Grand Vizier had de-
termnied to Ob'ige the Russians to general act;on
In the mean time the Turkish feet had possession
OF the mouth OF the Danube, aud had prevented anv
communication between the Russian army and the
Russiar settlements the Black Sea- and upon the
Crimca. The Russians hal observed the increasing
strength of the Turkish armies, and had collected
upon the Danube, retaining only n few places upon
the left bank. Gen. Kutusof had evacuated his for
mcr posts, keeping only garrison 1T Silistria and
huschuk. The Russians had cxtended their forces
ms Tar as belgrade and had put that fortress
OF dcfcucc, and supplied it, maintaining the garrison
with Russians, Cossacs and Scrvans aud leaving a
ScrSlan commander and Czcrn George in that place
An army of the Turks advanced between Widtlen
aad Eysa. but the Grand NiZier determined 60 nj .
tack the Russians at Ruscluk. in the route of Bu-
kurcst, the head quarters ofthc Russiens The Iur-
kish movements indicated great confidence in their
strength, and not FAINT hopes ofa complete victory
OF the action the 4;h of JULY we have the Russ
an account. The Russian General pays the highest
respect to the military talents of the Grand Nizcr
and to the movements OF the Turkish army but at
length the TURKS gave way, and the Russians pur-
sred them their retrcat This event is honorable
to the Rrssian arms, but was far from decisive VIC
tory The Russians thought il prudent after the &C
ton to retire from Ruschuk, aad 10 collect on the
opposite bank I'LL thev could collect in greater force
against the enemy. The Turks, Ly combining I'll cir
naval with Cher military operations, have assumed "a
more formidable appearance than in their former
campaigns. Their fleet is reekoned at 2S armed
vessels, and about fourth part vessels of force
We hear nothing of the Russian shps in the Black
Sea is said that the English have been very inn
Fortunate for admission into the Black Sea at this
crisis, under pleas of commerce, but the jealousy OF
the European nations have prevented this liberty,
which the English still hoped to obtain. We are
to remember that the of this warts not a new
one to tue contending powers. The wars of Catha-
rlne the H. OF Russia not forgotten. Her forces
conquered both Modsvia and w a!iac, but the peace
OF lII4 prevented her Of the advantages first contem-
plated, and terminated its principal advantage, in
the free CATION of Che Black Sea. The new CO.
lonics upon the Voga and at Astracan, and on the
CaspSn, gave TO the conquests
! oi these provinces of Turkey, in connection with
| the settlements ofthe Crimca.-The campaigns from
1857 to 1890 are web known, and the action at Is
Eael by Suwarrof. The peace of I793 seemed to
decide the event of these military adventures The
dominion OF the Turkish provinces is still to be de-
termined, and il is be seen whether the Rus
slams shall hold the countries north OF the Danube,
or approach more nearly to the European capital of
! the Turkish power. Should the Turks incline to
any measures which should interest any of The
tending powers of Europe in her fate mi ht ex-
pect to ind the end of the Turkish power Europe
IL IS sad that one Of the objects of English negocia-
tlon WITH urSeyls to obtain OF the trrecIan
islands for British stations in the Turkish seas The
French have prepared to dctend the islands which
| the Russians rclnquishcd in the Gulph of Venice,
and are yig1ant in regard to all the movements of
! the English in'the Lcvant Seas. The marching of
troops for the Turkish armies from provinces near
the French territories, indicates no alarm between
| the two powers.
The last accounts from the nortl, continued fsvo
| rabe to the French comm ercal arrangements. The
general state CT commerce very favorable to
| the Adventures who were the most privileged Full
assurance has been given of good correspondence
| between France and Russia. The internal disquets
OF Sweden have created jeaiouscs OF English in
fucnee, and upon expected visit of the Prince TO
Gottenbure, more severe restrictions the inter
course with the British we're islands
possessed by the British the north coast Of Eu-
rope had been unable to succeed any attempts to
promote commerce with the continent, and have
confessed the existence of increasing difficulties
1t IS agreed that the Danes continue their vigil
lance against British commerce, willie they give the
American StatesGu proof that the Injustice done to
their commerce was not from prejudCes against the
national character, which their former intercourse
| had taught them to regard.
In regard to The scene of the war, no memorable
event has occurred, but we have assurance that a
most powerful force is marching from France for
Span and Portugal. At what point it will enter
Portugal, is uncertain. The English are guarding
against its approach the north we'll south.
The French have pressed the siege of Cadiz aud the
bcsiegers have been reinforced In the north Of Spain
Is vt present the most active campaign The success
at Tarragona splendid action, which has ava
kened French ambition. The siege OF Figueras is
pressed with great ability, and with great distress
the garison and from the last dates its surrender
seemed unavoidable. Joseph, King of Spain, had
approached lis capital in good season Co enjoy the
success Of the French in Spain and Portugal,
and received with The usual honors Of princes ill
he reached his capital in which nothing vas wanting
| worthy of q royal welcome.
We learn that Florida claims are settled into
parishes, and that great iDux Of strangers has fol-
| lowed this arrangement This event has increased
the wishes 20 have all the caims upon the navigation
scttlej From NatchitOcbes learn, that upon that
frontier towards Mexico irregularities obtain,
which L is expected will be prevented nv the
military force to be established in that neighbour
hood. The evil does not appear to he Of great mag
nitudc. Tie Greeks, their visit To the Governor
of Georgia at Milcdgcvillc, leave no apprehension
| from that quarter Several examples Of violence
from thc indians in the south aud north have been
noticed, ia which the natives have coucurred vitli
the settlers IN bringing the offenders 20 justice We
| have no now alarms reported from the Indian na-
\ tons.
| The great progress of orr settlements IS often
| mentioned, but We hear from Ohio, Of which we
| heard with terror not many years since, that this
state in the past year sent to market amongst other
articles, 10000 swine, and ready a. open com
mercc by the lakes their northern frontier, and
| by The Ohio by their southern waters.
| We learn that Gen. EiiioOu was upon his WAY Ia
| survey the long contested boundary between Gcor.
| On aud North Carolina. The last attempt % adjust
| this concern has failed.