Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-19

Of Prussia returned to his capital, he was
kindly received by his subjects, and he still
retains AN unbounded share Of their affecti-
ons. Amongst the proofs Of the fond atten
ton paid him at Berlin. we venture to exhi-
bis a paragraph in the public PRAYER direct
cd To be made by the Jews on this occasion.
All goodness, thou hast favored thine anoin-
ted. our beloved Sovereign. with an honora-
Bile Princess, an example OF the mcst exalted
Of human virtues: Q lily in purity, and rose
Sn beauty. Thou hast blessed these honora-
bic persons with an happy return. The oil
i've hourishes, the aged rejoice, and the whole
land promises abundance. The royal sisters
surround him and his throne with all the en-
blens of their dignity and power. Gver of
all good the nation thanks thee. The Inan
OF WISDOM Of courage, and of Goodness
thanks thee. The friend of man, OF safety, of
prosperity, and of power.-The name of the
Everlasting be blessed forever, Avnenr"
In reviewing the riches of the countries
which expect new partition, we notice that
In Sl.esia 10 coai-milies gave in 177e, 197 200
Dreslau bushels. In 1903, 81 mines includ-
ing 30 of Schweidnitz, 81 of Glatz, and 81 of
Upper Silesia, gave 100000 bushels. 1t is
not 10 be doubted that the coal can be found
in every part OF our country, and we are hap
py to learn that some enquiry is made for it
in this neighborhood. 1t may not only become
a source of wealth, but win even be impor-
taat in the present demand OF fuel
In regard to the foreign relations we have
nothing toadd upon good authority. The pre-
sent uncertainty will probably be soon reno
we'd. More British Ships may be expected
on our coasts and some exclusive rules will
obtain in the commerce of Canada. We are
tod that the British have upon Lake Ontario
five armed vessels, one of 90 guns and one of
12guns, besides three Of 6 guns, while the y.
States have only one vessel Of 10 guns On
our side of this lake the settlements of New
Yorkar extended. On the Canada side not
farfrom the communication with the river
st. Lawrence is Kingston, and on the same
side not far from the part of the Lake near
est to Lake Erie, is York, which is flourish
ing settlement. Above York is the Sincoe
Lake which has easy communication with
the Huron and the Northern waters. The
Importance OF these waters is contemplated
daily in the United States, and lately another
communication has been proposed, in favor
of the commerce of Philadelphia. 1t is pro-
posed from Columbia on the Susquehanna, to
Erie, in route that will require, in dis
lance exceeding 500 miles, only 4o miles of
land carriage. And in this route the first
calculation is not reckoned above three dolls.
for each hundred weight. Erie is atthe COM
HiuniCatlcn between the lake OF the same
name, and Ontario. The steam boats first
used upon the Hudson, have been introduced
into Lake Champlain, and lately into the ma
vigation between New York City and the
Sound, on the shores ofConnecticut and Rhode
Island, with expectations of great advantage
to our northern intercourse with that city.
Maps are also encouraged of different por-
tions of our country. We are promised one
of N. Hampshire, from Mr. Philip Carrigain.
AT the time that Hollands Map of that state
appeared, it was the best of any of the Colo
mics now in the Union. 1t was succeeded by
that of Langdon, and then of Belknap, but the
settlements are imperfecuy represented in
these. 1t is to be hoped such maps will be
encouraged as among the best means to as
sist the knowledge of our country.
The generous premiums for the best ami
mails and the best cloths have powerful eff
feet upon the enterprising spirit of our coun-
try. And hardly week passes without some
notice of the discovery of valuable addition
to the knowledge of the natural riches of our
country.