Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-18

great negligence, and even now there an
pears to be most blameable inattention to
che actual wants of the country: for not only
have the enemy's troops in the Peninsula
been supplied by the importations from the
United Kingdoms, as well as from Ameri-
ca, which were destined for our own DE,
pie and our allies; but at this very moment
carSoes OF rice are suffered to be exported
direct from England to France. under Ii
ccnses from our Board of Privy Conncil,"
Some alteration took place again yester-
day in the licenses to France, in accommo-
dation TO the terms of those obtained from
the opposite Coast. The expectation must
begin from heace, but under very favorable
circumstances. 1t is to be to the amount of
81. per ton for wine, reckoned on the adj
measurement of the ship; and for brandy
10l. per tor. After the wine and brandy
have been returned in the vessel CARRYING
out this proportional value on her tonnage,
they are to be put under the Kings lock,
until the quantity of sugar and coffee shall
have been exported, according to the scale
already published; this being done, the
brandy and wine are at the disposal of the
importer, the former for expectation. the
latter either tor expectation OK home con-
sumption.
.HYtR11
We have received further letters from
Manchester this morning, and we rejoice to
hear that no fresh disturbance had broken
out. Every thing remained tranquil, and
was likely to remain SO at the departure of
the post an Thursday night. Our readers
will see that the disturbance was not of long
continuance nor of serious import Some
furHiture was destroyed, some chandeliers
broke, and few maps destroyed at the Elk
change-room, while in another part of the
town the Common Hall resolutions were
voted by reclamation.
But though no very serious mischief was
done, still it is impossible not to feel the
deepest in lignation against those who would
STIR up and risk the lives of the lower classes.
10 the disturbance at Manchester, produ-
ced by infimamatory misrepresentation, we
nave to add disturbances of another kind at
carlisle Statements seemed to have been
made that the practice of forestalling had
produced great rise in the price of provi-
SONS. Statements we have, no doubt, great
iy exaggerated. However they inflamed the
minds OF the popuace, and acts of outrage
were committed, which terminated in call
ing out the military, when the riot act was
read and some shots fired. The letters re
celved this morning from Carlisle, state, that
no further disturbance had taken place.
lhe price OF grain was yesterday alluded
to IN the House of Commons by Mr.. Cur
wen, the Member for Carlisle to whom the
Minister replied. This is a subject upon
which we never touch ourselves nor see
eoucned by others without feeling of regret,
and we might add, of awe. For we have
rarely, II ever, found any thing but harm a.
rse from such discussions. The tmid get
alarmed, and the disaffected make use of
the alarm to agitate the public mini, and in
duce the lower classes to believe that riot
and disturbance are the best means of re-
medying scarcity and restoring plenty
M. Curwen admits that there is not the
least reason to apprehend any thing
Ike famine; that there is sufficient grain in
the country, but he wishes it 20 be properly
managed. He suggests that the 4lst of the
k'ng should be renewed, by which it is pro-
vided that bread shall be made of one QUA
hty-and that two pounds more of the bran
might be left in than is now done after grind
ing.
We invite the attention of our readers to
Mr. Percivaps Speech in the House of Com
mons last night upon the Gold Coin Bill
lie stated, that since the passing of the Act
Drought IN by Lord Stanhope last year, the
quantity OF Paper in circulation was less
the exchange is much better not only with
Hamburger but with Paris, and gold at a re-
duced price-that the excise revenue for
the year ending 5th April, inst, was greater
than last year. and that the general produce
OF the taxes for the year ending 5th April,
was 61,3 ,000l. only between or 900, OOOl.
less than was the yearbefpre, not withstand
ing the falling off the revenue of the Gus
toms.
Last night Mr.. Ruff, the Messenger, LEFT
town for Plymouth, where he will embark
Son rnEs,stf.u fi,H 4 l.. n
COURIER OFFICE, Two o'clock.
We have just received the following let.
erf'o.u Carlsham, March % -
I'VE have the Russian Declaration o.
Hostiiities OF the l9th ult and a letter of the
18Th, daced Konings5lrg, which says thai
France brings into the field 135 900 French.
men.
There are besides, SOC, 900 Austrians
Prusians aud Saxons. Bonaparte & the Kino
OF russia are expected at Koningsburs
at tie head of the left wing of the army
100000 strong Mdssena Commands the
Pru,sian army The Prussian Court is gone
TO Bresau.
" SiIesia is declared neutral. The French
occupy Colherg, Pillau, and Memel.
CARLISLE, April 7.
On Saturday last, strong symtoms of insu-
coordination were manifested by the lower
orders of the people, but no serious mischief
ensued On Monday the popuiace, to the
amount of 5000, went to Sandsfield port
Carlise) with an intention of unshippinp
several cargoes of corn and potatoes, tia;
were destined to so coastways, but before
they had accomplished their purpose, they
were checked by the arrival Of the military
and several Magistrates.
BRIsToL.-A gentleman just arrived in
town from Bristol, says that some distur-