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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-11-25

M. dOnis has done me the honor to COIN
muncate TO me q note which he purposes
transmitting TO you, SIR, in consequence of this
detached and mostextraordinar y intelligence,
ana considering the intimate alliance subsist-
any between Spain and g reat Britain, as well
as She circumstances under which he is Dlac-
81 IN this country, he has urgently requested
mat would accompany his representation
with q letter on my part in support of it.
Attci-thc solemn asseveratons which YOU
gave me IN the month of july, that no inton-
tons hostile to the Spanish interests in Flori-
ga existed on the part OF your government,
am wholly unable To suppose that Governor
Matthews can have had orders from the Pre-
A'tleht Tor the conduct which he is stated TO be
pursuing; but the measures he is stated tn be
taking III corresponding with traitors, and in
yndearoring BY bribery and every art of Sc
uncdon to infuse spirit of rebellion into the
Subjects cfthe king of Spamin those quarters,
are such as TO create the liyeliest inQuietude
and 10 call Tor the most early interference on
TIE part OF the government of the United
States.
The government of the Y. States are we'll
awarc OF tho deep interest which his ROYAL
tiighnesS the Prince Regent takes in the Sc
sulty OF Florida, for any attempt to occupy
the Eastern part of which by the II. States
not even the slightest pretext could be alleg-
ed. such as were brought forward in the en-
deavor to justify the aggression on West Flo
rida.
conceive it therefore to be my duty sir, in
consideration of the alliance subsisting be-
tween Spain and Great Britain, and the in
terests Of his majesty's subjects in the West
India Islands, so deeply involved in the
security of East Florida, as web as in pur-
suance Of the orders of my government in
case Of any attempt against that country, to
lose no time in Calling upon you for an expla-
nation of the alarming steps which Governor
Matthews Is stated to be taking for subvert-
Ing the Spanish authority in that country, re-
guessing to be informed by you upon what au-
thority he can be acting and what measures
have been taken to put stop TO his proceed
Sngs.
Ihave the honor to be, &c.
(Signed)
AUGUSTUS J. POSTER
To nc hon. James D3oaroe SC'c tJr Sg'r
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-11-25

share of prizes taken at sea. from Which this
allowance was meant also to be taken. The
bill was ordered to be engrossed, seventy
one to thirty-one.
Mr.. Dawson observed, that as there ap-
pcared a large majority in favor cf this claim,
he would offer resolution, which lie hoped
would be acceptable TO the house.
PesOiVed. That committee be appoin-
ted to enquire into the expediency Of making
provision by law, for the relief at nfirin and
|superannated officers aud soldiers of the
late Revolutionary army, and Of the present
army OF the y. 5. and report by bill or other
sise.''
Ordered to lie on the table.
-SoUem6er 70.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-11-25

Mr.. Poindcxicr presented the petition Of
the inhabiisnts Of Wcst Florida, praying to
DC annexed % tic Mississippi Territory ra-
tber than % the Territory Of Orleans Or
deTcd 20 be priatsd,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-11-25

10 he hon. James 0aoaroe. &c. ge. g'c.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-31
hnh,isonmens Of Lord coehranr.

Packet has arrived at Malta. From
Gentleman who came overin the packet,
we have learned the particulars of a very
Curious circumstance that has lately occur
red in Malta. On The 17th of January.
Lord Cochrane arrived there, and made no
secret OF his intentions to enquire into the
conduct OF the Admiralty Court. of which
DIR. SeweiI Is Judge and Mr.. Locker is Re.
glstra The fees received by this Cour, out
OF the prize cases that come before it. have
long been the subject ofgeneral remark at
Malta, and amount we understand, TO a
large sum-We also hear that there is some
ground for complaint Afforded by persons
I'hoi.iog different Offices in the court, which
by iaw ought not to meet in one occupier.
Lord Cochrane insisted that a table of fees,
which the Admiralty Officers could legally
demand, ought to be hung up in the public
court. in order that all suffers might be a.
ware II they we're imposed upon. Instead of
this the instrument itself was kept in an adj
Joining room; and Lord Cochrane having
removed this document. into the Court. an
order was issued for the arrest, which was
carried into effect, and his Lordship con, I.
mtted toprison. Els remained for three
daysiD confinement, and then contrived to
make his escape by means of ladder ap-
Piled the window of the prison. A CON
vos oeih8 IN the point OF leaving Malta,
Lore Cochrane got on board the Commo.
dore's vessel, in which he proceeded to Ger
jenti, and from thence to Gibraltar. Here
he left the convoy. and went on board the
Prone lheus tor England, expecting to be
the frs, in this country with the news
he strange occurrence at Malta. 1t seem
ed likely that this matter will occasion con,
side raple str.
hord Cochrane, we understand, has arri-
ved in town.
The Ez-King of Sweden arrived at Be-
highland on the Cd, and was received with
the most distinguishes honours. He is expec
ted TO stay there two months.
LoHdo1 PG,heY.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-31
FROM LONDON PAPERS
LONDON, April 4

We are sure that the public will partici
pate in the pleasure which we feel in stating
the following anecdote of the prince regent
which has been communicated TO US by a
correspondent, OF known respect
Last week the chancellor OF the exche
a0er submitted to his royal highness mil
tary arrangement, IN consequence of the
death OF lord Cardigan, to which he trusted
to be honoured with the prince regents ap.
probation.
Earl Harcourt to be governor of Windsor
Castle, IN the room OF the earl of Cardigan
deceased.
Genera! Charles Craufurd. 10 be COVER
nor or the military college, at NARROW. in
Ahe room Of Earl Harcourt.
The prince regen sign fled his entire &C
quiescenCe in The appointment OF earl Har.
S-DuTt 10 WINDSOR LasIie ne KNEW il would
be perfectly agreeable to his majesty and
he had reason to believe that he had design
ed him 10 be the Successor of the earl of
Cardigan.
The pr.nc also expressed the high res
pect which he ent. rtaintd for tie talents &
services of general Craututd.--He had high
claims on the gratitude uf his county and
the country had no, been unmindful OF his
claims.-~ilis Royal hishbess said, that to
The best OF his recollection, general Crauiurd
Bad pension 1 1905 aycar,on MS own lite *
tina, OF the duchess his wife. He had a
regiment OF dragon guards, and he was he
lieutenant governor OF Observation-Disclosures
Him altogether above 300el. a year; and
therefore he mus hesitate in adding to
these appointments, while so many other
gallant oihcers had not an equal provisi
Oh.
Mr.. Pereeyal strongly urged the generals
nigh merits---a nd besides begged leave res
tnll an. cts FOL. &c Ia.
HIS claims we're pow eriu!ly seconded by his
son in law, the duke of New-Castle-whose
support in parliament was most essential
20 his majesty's admipls,r alton, perhaps W as
of more consequence to them than that OF a .
py other individual.
The prince regent, in answer TO this argu-
uent, made declaration to the following
pUrpOrt~-" Dir, did not expect such reA-
son to be assigned (; but am not sorry th at
IL is SO in an instance like the resent when
II enables me TO make known my resoluti IN
without dispaTagement TO the gallant officer
M question. ! repeat that / have a high
vespect for his merits, which have met Their
reward but must tell yon. once for ali
that never can nor will consent to bestow
any place or appointment meant to be an
ASYLUM orrewai'd for the tolls and services
% our gallant soldiers and seHmen, or any
persons upon account Of parliamentary con.
nection, OF in return for parliamentary votcy.
This rs my fixed determination /; aud trust
j shall never again be solicited in the saine
way"
The minister bowed and took his leave.
s~lt IS 1T true, therefore, thai general
Craufordis appointed governor Of the militia
~ colitgt Morrow and we congratulate
tue coCnrJ On Thu .ruy co.'s 'ilutiorsi ar.
eng u the prcce regers,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-31

8d boatd. ahd vas informed that .hx Gas
his Britannia Majesty's sloop of war Little-
Belt. Captain Bingham, OF % 80 pounders.
on cruise--shat during he engagement,
he lost 80 men killed, and several wounded;
and that his ship was very much shattered.
The captain Of the Little Belt further sta
ted that he had supposed the President to
have been Frcn1i, fT;66ass.s. ard regretted
very much that he had fired into her
Commodors Rodgers. offered the captain of
the Little Beit every ASST stance in his pow
err, which was not accepted. as the cap.
tain stated he could 60 to Halifax and re-.
pair.
The President has received noinjury. &
had only one boy wounded slightly.
The President anchored of Sandy-Hook
yesterday about IL o'clock, and Commo.
dore Rodgers dispatched two officers to this
city. from whom we received in substance
the above account. Que of them proceeds
to Washington this morning with the Off ci
al account of this affair.
|. N. b. The Presiden, sailed from Anna
polls on the 18th inst. with orders, I've un
lerstand) to cruize between the Capes oil
virginia and Sandy Hook --D7er. .4dJ.
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cDonae9tir.
EE@-YoRK, May 81.
.MfVHL, ENC HyE1TEh~T

ErT-YoRK. May 81.
NfFHL ENLIGHTENMENT
M length we are enabled 10 satisfy the
puobc mind respecting the rumours lately
circulated vt an engagement off our coast.
On Thursday morning, the United States
irigate president. Commodore Rodgers. saw
strange sail at a great distance, resem-
ping ship Of war. and immediately e,ood
Tor her. About Q O'Clock, 2. NJ. came mn
with the ship, and hailed hen Oa enoui.
ring who she was. the Commodore receive Il
no answer. He again enqured who and.
"hs' snip She was. and received f7vo cannon
balls by way OF answer, one Of which wound.
ed one ofhis seamen.
Commodore Rodgers, upon this, return
ed single shot, which was Answered by q
toll broadside. The commodore, not to b,
oehlnd hand win ms antagonist, returned
broadside from the President. which eo,,,
terminated the contest.
Commodore X dgers remained by the
'esssl nI.ii m@ningr wheh he. senc bI bon,
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ANOTHER ACCOUNT,
THE RETORT COURTEOITs

= aEs NE AOhI COONIEOUS.
:, On Thursday evening last, about nine o'clock,
the U. S. frigate President, Commodore Rodr-
ers, fell in with the British sloop of war LeeIe
BELT, mounting twenty eight thirty-two noun
ders, which vessel he hailed, but received no
answer. He then hailed her second time, de-
manding what ship she was.---rhe cool s. gal.
liant Rodgers was answered insolentiv il not
brutality answered, with cannon balls. The Bri-
fish antic'pated,no doubt. another Chesapeake.
unprepared for action, The p ssrpsNr, how
ever. returned her fire, & after Ave or six broad
sides, .Tohn Bull was silent. In the morning,
Commodore Rodgers sent his boat on board
this once naughty, but now BUNDLED. & suppi-
ant Br'ton, rendering such services as our gal.
liant Yankee tars could afford this shattered and
almost sinking pirate. The Engiishman decln.
ed accepting them, expressing his opinion that
he would be abe to reach Halifax for, the pur-
pose Of refitting----o being ssket how many
men he had lost, he replied, You have des-
troyed about thirty" On board the President
there were none killed, and only one wounded
The British commander said he had been mig
taken in the vessel, when he fired.-These mis-
lakes have so frequently happened that it is be-
heved our officers will no longer receive them
with impunity.-It is but q few months since the
brig VIXEN, Lieut.. Trip, was fired upon in
the same way, near the Bahamas. But we think
we may venture to prophesy that the next time
our English friend IeeIe Belt, falls in with an
American frigate, his answers will be of more
pacific nsture--rhe Letie Bell is supposed to
be one Of the ships which the Danes were rob.
bed OF at CoPenhsgen.--Pu5kicA dvsytisey.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-31
FROM TIE AMERICAN:
MORE IMPRESsMENr.
Cusro M-H ovsE, Hoif;morr.
coLLEeroa's Osrlos, May %, 1871.

CoLLEeroRs OTrios, May 30. 1911.
The numerous applications addressed 20 this
eftsce b. american: s=.:=e:,. either Impressed
on board English .essels of war, left in e.:.nn
by their captains, or sold with the vessels to the
opposite and conflicting powers Of ST. Domingo,
whose ignorance md inatseario,, OF friendess 81.
taation, occasions their giving no sufficient infor-
nation by which to obtain the evidence Of their
citizenship, on which only measures can be Ia
ken tor their relief, obi,ge me to send their let
ters to the printers Of wspapers, that those who
are concerned may find some motive to act in
their behalf.
You will please to publisi. the letter sent
herewith, which is one Of several from the same
pei son, put into my hand to no purpose.
The Printers OF Portland and Boston are re.
Quested to repHbIish it. for the writer's sake
JAS. IL. M'CULLOCH.
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H. b ~. Snip Milford.
CADIi, Sept. 90. 1910.

SIR, sss
take this opportunity ofinfornins you OF
my hard situation at present. Il WAS iunpre ssed
IN Liverpool May 22d. and have written to you
since then two letters. the one BY John Nant 9,
~ the ship Howard. the ,other by a young man
either OF them ever re sched you ! and it this
should fortunately come 10 hand, you will please
to write to me on board the aforementioned ship
IN Cadiz, as we expect to lie here some time,
aid there are vessels arriving here every day
rom Amer,ca--There was yeung man i'm
pressed from the Howard. that shipped in her
alter was impressed, who told me lie had ne
yer heard capt. Snowden say any thing concern
ing me, although when was impressed he
SEEMED much concerned about me, and came
M board the tender to see me, and said he
would send my projection to the council in Lon
don to try formy clearance, and ifnot lie would
apply tor Ad6eGs corPzs, which would procure
hopes o. this, left'in his Land all my wages, and
torty dollsrs san, him before we LETT Cane
Henry, out OF which I received IN England
S 10 the rest remains in his hands, and have
not heard from him since ] vas informed the
Howard sailed for Portland The truth Of this
do not know. However, please to inform me
OF the ships arrival, & all you can learn of capt
ohowden concerning me, und what he msans to
do concerning his promise 10 me or with nv wa
Ses l have been informed that proof being in
the custom house OF my birth aud place of natl
witty, could be cleared from this service bu,
lhis would be too much trouble for You 10 IN.
qulre attei, and have only one uncle that could
betriend ME, and him do not wish to trouble.
neither do wish 10 crave any favor of him. N.
though proof could be had in the records of Pro
violence, Rhode-island, OF my birth in that place.
bu' my parents both die d in my 9Th year, and
was left to the Care Of my uncle, vino remov
ed from there to Kentucky, aud from there to
LOUISIANA, where have ever since rensined.
But, my journal and present situation would be
too tedious o mention here. I hope you will
write to me by the first opportunity. and give
me all the information you can. have no more
to say 1T present. but remain your sincere fir end.
JAMES HARVEY.
Please 10 INFORM me what powe. may give
you to receive my wages
Nr. John Joresoeys, BGitimays.
James Saywsrd, An American seaman, Who
had been impressed and detained on board tn
snip, says he knew the within signed Harvey
we'll, having been nine months with him that
he was ON board the Milford at Cadiz, when he
escaped.
JAS. II. MtCULLOCH
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=
Regency Gazette and that. having OBJ
caited SO complete victory, he should be
deprived OF the command without being al =.
lowed 70 reap the fruit of it. And lastly,
Concludes with request, that his conduct
;:.:.J &C S">i@:sSd VITO. that the whole .nav
De published, and that he be punished If
found guilty.
The Cortes resolved, that the Memorial
should be read in public. but not tue docu.
ments by which it was accompanied +: and
that the whole should be transmitted TO the
Regency, acopy OF the same being kept in
the archives OF the Congress.
This is surely incorrect. The reader
0fthe Chronicle may have observed, that,
after giving what we knew to be a faithful
Account OF The battle of Barrosa, we have
translated whatever relations appeared in
the Spanish papers received in the garrison.
With that impartiality which characterize
che British Press, and without the least at
tempt to bias his Judgment by our observa.
lions. but when British officer, high in
the confidence o. his sovereign, and whose
character is no less established for scrupu.
lous delicacy than for military skill and un-
aauntea valor. is thus openly charged with
n gross violation OF his engage nents - we
might be supposed to subscribe tn the Justice
OF the accusation, it we did not enter our
protest against it. and explicitly declare our
decided opinion, that gen. La Pena's asser
NON viii turn out to be inaccurate and
That gen. Graham did not act contrary 10 his
engagements under the same circums, ances
they had been entered into, AS implied in
she memofiai:--- Ed or cf he Gibraltar Giro
afcie.
EtyAs, March 90
In the action Of yesterday, Between, Cam
Pc Mayor and Badajoz 500 of the enemy's
cayary were killed, and they left "a pieces
, OF cannon
March 81.
The army of marshal Beresford have not
passed the Guadiana. but preparations are
tIiade for it
CADIz, April g.
The council of Regency. we'll satisfied
With the signal services aud merit ut the ge
nerais, officers and men, who with equal
ubstinacy and valor, have given to the coun
Try one ofits proudest days, has manifested
It's extraordinary pleasure and gratitude to
the allies, and she does the same to the Spa
DISH army, and it has ordered that the ne
cessary information may be collected res
pectlng those VINO distinguished themselves,
IN order 10 grant them the rewards which
are due.
The general and extraordinary Cortes,
oelng informed OF the vaIor, intrepidity and
e order, with which the officers and sol
diers OF the Atm army fought ,hc enemy. OIL
tn celebrated day of the 9th ult declare
themselves satisfied with cteil mii,tary con-
Duct, and request that it may be signified
10 them by tine Council OF Regency, and or
deied to be published in orders of the
DAY.
Finally. the Council OF Regency has seen
with satisfaction, the lists TRANSMITTED by the
general III chirI and others IN command.
Recommending the officers OF every class,
serge ants. corporais and soldiers, who pos
sessedparticular merit IN this battle, and
fir "a view thereof will attend 10 them in
due zine.
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New YoRH, May %.

a gentleman just arrived from Washing
ton informs us, thar he vas officially inform
ed, that Mr. Barlow would not sail for
France ill after the arrival Of the Essex and
that his departure then, would depg1d upon
eiteNInstan tss~A-yfs
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Little Belt. commanded by Captain B,ng
ham; the result of which has given me
much pain, as we'll on account of the in.
jury she sustained, as that 1 should have
been compelled to the measure thar produc
ed it, by vessel of her inferior force
Abe circumstances are as follows:
On the 10th instant, at IS minutes past
Meridian. in seventeen fathom water. Cape
Henry bearing >. w. distant fourteen or
hfteea leagues, sail was discovered from
our mast head in the East, standing to
wards us under press OF sail. At half
past one, the symmetry OF her upper sails
(Which we're at this time distinguishable
from our deck.) and her making signals
showed her to be a man OF war. A. forty
FIVE minutes past one, p NJ. hoisted our en-
sign and pendant when. finding her signals
not answered, she wore and stood TO the
Southwark Being DESTROYS of speak ing her,
and Of asceYtaining what she was. now
made sailiA chace; and by half past three,
p. M found we we're coming up with her !;
as by this time, the upper part of her stern
began 10 show itself above the horizon
The wind now began. and continued gradu.
ally to decrease, so as 20 prevent nv being
able to approach hey sufficiently before sun
set, to discover her actual force, (which
he position she preserved during the
chase was calculated to conceal) or to Judge
even 20 what nation she belonged; as she
s,udiously todecline showing her
coiors. AT fifteen or twenty minutes past
y, p. NJ the ehace took in her studding
sails, and sson after, hauled up her courses,
and hauled by the wind on the starboard
tack ; she at the same time hosed an en-
sign or Rag at her mjzen Peak but it was
TOO dark for me to discover what nation il
now for the first time her
broad side was presented TO our view; but
night had so far progressed. that although
her appearance indicated she was frigate
| was unable to determine her actual force
At fifteen minutes before eight, p. NJ
being about mile and half from her the
wind az the time very light. ] directed Cap
tain Ludlow to IKE position 70 windwa' d
of her, and on the sane tack. within sho,t
speaking distance. This, however; the
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LINN FOR SALE,

TE7HE Subscriber wishes to sell the tcne-
ment on which he lives, containing about
seventy acres of Land, on which is a good dwell
ling house, corn house, and the necessary out
houses for the accommodation of a small fami-
". Il is a good stand for a Physician, Lawyer,
Merchtnt, Mechanic or Public house, lying i'm
nediateIy on a public road, and within 2 quarter
Of a mile Of Buckingham Courthouse-Terms
OF Ssle-One third of the purchase money will
be required IN six months, and the balance in
three equal annua! instruments, to be secured by
a deed oftrust on the land, or approved personal
security
r. ELDRIDCE, jr.
Aug. g. w12w
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MOUNT PROSPECT FOR shLE.

A-GREEABLY to the last Will aud Test
"A ment of the late John Roane, will be So
on thu premises, to the highest bidder, on F.
day the 9th Sept. next, (f fair, otherwise tn
next far day,) that valuable tract of L,nd, l.
ing On the Rappahannock river in the county 5,
Middlesex, called and known by the name -
Mount Prospect-This tract of land, contain,
about one thousand acres and will be sold toge
ther, or in parcels to suit the purchasers-lt :
deemed unnecessary to give any farther dc
s~criotion of this land than that the buildings arr
good, convenient and in good repair ;fand thss
It sbounds in the finest fish, oysters and will
fowL.-The terms of sale, viii be one third @!
che purchase money to be paid on the LIST n;
January ensuing. one third in twelve monthe
from that time and the other third in eighteen
months. A deed Of trust will be required or
the lsnd, exclusive oFgood personal security 70
secure the payment by
r. VI. SECAR,
GEORGE HEALT,f US"
JOHN ROANE, Decd.
Aug. 80. 81