Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-31

Peace iiti been concluded between The
Russians and Turks
In regard to France, the Russian army
me ant to act on the defensive, shuuil war
occur, which event was still doubtful ;hoagh
the distance between the advanced guard of
the two armies was but l21 miles Bnone.
parte had proceeded from ins;er5urg to
Gumbinnen on the PISA, June 10.
a convoy of British merchantmen were.
reported to have arrived at Liebau and R;ra.
and were received as friends. 1t was also
reported, that the Russian ambassador at
Stockholm had been instructed by his Court
to settle all differences between Russia and
England, with Mr.. Thornton the English
ambassador and, that Lord Cathcart was
about to proceed to the head quarters of the
Russian army entrusted with commission
from the British court.
King George (what kingD about the
fourth ofJuiy was seized with paroxysm.
or mad fit, which London papers of July 6.
represent to have been more alarming than
any which precededit since December twelve
month 1t lasted from so to 60 hours. The
prince regent and royal dukes, and the doc
tors on hearing the tidings, Immediately set
out for Windsor, whilst the nation was held
in suspense concerning the fate of the king
and head Of their church. However his
g" sacred majesty" did not cross the Stvx AFT
thatbout, but slept we'll afterwards, drinking
tea one day and eating roast beef the next:
And all these things are detailed in the Eng
iish newspapers as most important informa-
ton. We mention them to show the deba-
sed condition of England and the debasinq
nature of ,on0rchy
committee of parliament had made y
report on the horrible riots, discontents. des-
truction of machinery, &C. &C. but proposed
no remedy for these evils.
AMERICAN PRIZES, &c.
A British ship of 800 tons, prize to to the
Prvateer Ieaser of New York, from Lon.
don bound to Halifax with cargo consis-
ting OF dry goods, crates, glass and hardware.
winch cost In England fifty thousand dollars.
arrived at Portland on Monday. The own
er (quaker) and his wife arrived in the
ship.
The privateer John, captain Crownin-
shield, returned to Salem on Monday even
ing, alter short cruise. She has made TEN
valuable captures, and had on board so nr;4
soners. pa
Three of the Marblehead privateers cam
tured by the Maidstone, have been recan-
tured by our privateers and have arrived !,
American ports.
The privateer Orlando, Babson. has aIsa
arrived IN Gloucester, having taken prizes,
two OF them are said to be retaken. The.
other two prizes are secured.
" A British cartel on her return from
the United States to Halifax, has in defiance
OF the faith of nations and the solemn nledc,e,
OF the governor of Canada, captured one IF
our vessels and sent her in for adiudicat,op1
lntormatinn reached Cincinnati. Ohio. on
the 18th inst. that for. Maiden had been ia
NsrNnN xr,.sL Al.
men in killed and wounded.
An express post is established from, y,1asb-
lngton city to Detroit by way of Pittsburp.
which is to go through and return to Wash.
ington every ten days, making journey of
upwardsof 100 miles each day.
The 5th regiment of the United States,ir.
tantry Consisting of $50 men, have left Ar,
apohs for Albany; having previously been
reviewed by his excellency the governor of
the state. Col. Beall has resigned.
Two privateers have been fitted ont az
Portsmouth, n. II. and sailed onthe 18th inst.
on a cruise.
A beautiful privateer, pierced for IA guns.
and to be called the Joel Barkozv. was ON
Saturday. last launched from the eastern
shore, mile below Hartford, Con.
Mr.. Letever, of Lancaster, has declined y
reelection to congress, and Mr.. Amos SIay-.
maker Is nominated to- succeed him in the 13th
congress.
PLEASING, IF TRUE.
Intelligence was received at StcubenvlIeS
IN ONO, Aug IL, that Fort Maiden had sur
rendered to Hull's army on, the S1st of Julye
aiter successive assaults for three days.