The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-01

the BeuEosayrians and Montevideans, not
having heard OF the peace between them.-
Chill was represented AS being in Z state Of
anarchy. "a
No earthquake had occurred at or aljo:n-
mg Rio Janeiro when capt. w. sailed.
Ei'ren,an's Journal.
Sc SAVANNAH, April 10.
We learn by gentleman from the south
ward, that Augustine was likely to surren-
der on Saturday or Sunday last. All the
young soldiers of the garrison had deserted,
leaving only about so or 20 elderly men,
who. it was expected, could not-maintain
It long. if disposed to resist, having only "a
bout six weeks provisions. The above in
formation was obtained by our informant
from one of the Spanish soldiers who had
deserted, whom he met on the road. Ledger.
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Col. Thomas Parker, of this county, has
been appointed Colonel in the army of IS, 900
now to be raised. Col r. has received in
structions to commence the recruiting SER
vice without delay. His field officers have
been directed to repair TO this place TO make
she preparatory arrangement. hin. GAG.
NORFOLK, April 24.-The u. s. ftigate
Congress, capt. Smith, arrived in Hampton
Roads yesterday from cruise.-Spoke ON
Tuesday, In. the Bay, the ship George WASH
ington. 70 days from Buenos Ayres, bound to
Philadelphia; .e
Bosrou, April %.
We have file OF Corunna papers, to the
14th. March.-King JOSEPH, it is said, had
Quilted Spain, which was to be united to
France. &..'
A Letter from Halifax, dated April rs,
says, Many persons here arc struck with
the new Embargo, as being a War Mca-
sure" .A>y -"
The inhabitants of Newport, have voted
petition for appropriations to better fortifv
that place, and for an allotment OF naval
force ior its additional security.
..a. BosToN, April "a.
Arrived, schr. Concord, Rich,aond, Hall
fax, + days Theday before theC nncord sailed
the English frigate Eolus sent in as priz e,
the ship Armata, Leeds,out IS days from La
tesie (france) with cargo said to be worth
100000 dis. bound to Phiiad. owned by
Messrs. Pratt & KNITTING, of that city-only
enc "a gun ship in port.
NEw-YoRx, April e5.
On thursday evening, about twelve o.
clock, the cause, which had occupied the
Supreme Court i'll this city for four DAYS sue
cessively, wherein Miss Mary Dunbar, of
Jamaica, L. ]. was plaintiff, and the Reuer-
ana Mr.. Cloves Qate one of the chaplains
70 the House OF Assembly OF this state) was
defendant, tor breach of promise of mar
riage, and defamation. The trial brought
tehght circumstances of peculiar atrocity on
the part OF the defendant. The damages
were laid at ten thousand dollars. The iu-
ry retired and the court adjourned until
ten ia the morning; when a sealed verdict
was given for the plaintiff, with 1000 dollars
damages, and costs of prosecution-JVe do
not recollect any verdict, on any occasion,
which has been received by the public with
such general sentiment of appreciation. Ma
ny would have rejoiced, had the damages
given been greater, and very few would
have shown much sorrow, could hundred
lashes OH the naked back of the cuprit have
been legally added thereto.
LYNcuBuRG, April "a.
On Friday last detachment of FIFTY of
Capt BUcKNER,s RecrHits left this place
Tor Frederick Town, Maryland, under the
comm md ofi.IkUT. JAMESON. Such a corps
OF portly, healthy looking men, have seldom
been collected in SO short time, at one place.
Capt. BUcKNER, still continues the recruit
Ing service with good prospects. We enter
tam no doubt but he will succeed agrecably
70 his wishes. There have been (snct the
cammencement of the Recruiting service
Mercy between SIXTY and SEVENTY men
enlisted, Many ardent young men. for the
sake OF their COUNTRY for the benefit Of the
BOUNTY. or tor escaping the DRAFT, will
still be daily increasing his numbers.
(K) LOUISVILLE, April II.
INDIAN POSSIBILITIES.