Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-18
FOREIGN.
NEw-YoRK, May 10.
FRESH NEWS.

ed London and Liverpool papers to the 18th
ct April, ten days later than former advices.z
Their interesting contents follow. Mr..
sims, passenger, is bearer of DISPATCHES
from Mr.. Russell, our charge DIES affaires at
London.
The proceedings of Congress, as late as
the first of March, appeal in the London pa
pers OF the 9TH of April, copied from New
York papers of the 4th of March.
The London Courier of the 9TH ult. in re-
marking OH Mr.. Porter's project of taking
Canada. observes, this reminds us of Tom
Bowling's Ladder of promotion in Rodcrick
Random"
In speaking of the report of a commercials
treaty between France and America, the
Courier asks, Chow can they carry ON com
MERGE without our permssionr
The editor of the Courier, in speaking of
the United States, asks, What MADNESS
1t is not for the most free, most happy, most
undisturoed nation oft earth, to forget her
own good, and risk perhaps her existence,
ny dragging the public vessel from her safe,
moorlngs, 10 launch her on the tempestuous
sea ofEurppean conflicts?" This question
is also asked by The great body of the Ame-
rican people.]-N York Gaz.
He adds, Mad as America NAV be. she
is not quite mad enough to cut her own
throat"
A new armistice for As days has been con-
cluded between the Turks and Russians
and peace was expected.
No alteration in the King of England's
health had taken place -None of his Phvs-
clans think he will recover-none of them
despair.
The news in England from Spain and
Portugal was not so late as our advices. A
general battle was expected
1t WAS understood IN England, that the
Hornet was on the eve of sailing for Anne.
RIGA.
1t will be seen below. that Mr.. RUFF, the
messenger, left london on the evening of
the 10th ult. for Plymouth, where he was to
embark with dispatches for Mr.. Fosq.RR.
the British Minister at Washington 1--WE
hope ne will be the Messenger of Peace
A Cabinet Council was held two days pre-
vious to the departure of Mr.. Ruff
There was a discussion in the House of
Commons on the 10th ut. relative to the
scarcity of grain, when Mr.. Curwen gave,
notice, that, ON the next Monday, he should
bring forward motion on the subject.
Cartel with Messenger and despatch
es from Mr. Russell to Mr. Barlow, sailed
from England Oh the 9th ult. for Morlaix
Upwards OF 10000 OF the inhabitants of
Birmingham, had petitioned fer the repeal
of the Orders IN Council-They state that il
they continue three months longer, 10000
mechanics will be thrown out of employ.
LONDON, April z.
Joseph Bonaparte was at Madrid as late
as the 18th OF March. He received depu
tafion that day, and talks to them of his con-
slant lobors for the happiness of the Spanish
people, HIS subjects
BREsr, March 90.
Vice-Admiral Allemano. who, on the 9th
inst left LOrient with 4 sail of the line and
2 corvettes, after taking several prizes, an.
chored in our roads this day.
.lti,H 9.
A 'etter from the French coast dated ON
the ID, mentions rumor of great imnor-
tance-that the Russians entered Mcneil on
the 23d ult. and made themselves masters
of the immense magazines collected in that
place for the use Of the French and PI.ussian
armies. Undoubtedly, if the Emperor A.
lexander be convinced that it is the deter
mination of Prussia, no matter whether will
lingly or unwillingly, to join Bonaparte, a
blow against Mcneil would be a most vi,ro-
rous and judicious measure. But we have
doubts Of the truth of the report, Mcneil
being, we believe, too strong to be taken By
a coup de main.
Some surprise has been expressed at Boz
uaparte's not having yet set off for his army
in Poiand.--The fact which we are about to,
state will do away that surprise. The rains
have been so frequent and violent all over
Germany, but particularly in the North, that
the roads have not till lately been passable
for heavy baggage and artillery. Bonaparte
would not OF course set oiftill all his artillery
had got up, and every thing was ready.
We have heard that he will leave Paris
about the end of this month.
1t is also stated, that the greatest discon.
tent prevails all over the Continent, in con-
sequence OF the late extended conscrip-
ton.
Viscount Sidmouth, attended the privy
council when the Prince was pleased to de-
clare him President OF his Maiesty's most
Honorable Privy Council, and his I.ordshit,
took his seat at the Board accordingly.
Yesterday morning, the Earl of Ashborn-
nam breathed his last. This noble Earl was
SO years of age.
SIR Sidney Smith continues extremely IN,
dhrA 10.
Paris papers have arrived to the 9th inst
-Banaparte is still at Paris, where, as we
said yesterday, he will remain till about TIC
end Of this month. In the meantime the
movement of troops marching from different
parts OF France to the North of Germany
OOhthueS Without hteTmiSSlon. 4 here rs Az
article IN these papers which speaks Of the
unexpected arrival at Paris of four regi-
fnents OF the Imperial Guard from Spain,
and of the astpnishment of their relations al
$ cling them.--WeIl they might be---Spain e
the French armies is like the den of the mon
ster--the impression OF many steps is seen
leading into it, but none going from il.
There IS most mischievons paragraph II
the Morning Chronicle of to-day, which \
IS OF consequence TO notice especially are,
Wnat nassel In the Hinge nf Con, =. -.