Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-09

lotted to them, never having made an attempt to
place the E,scines, &c i'll the ditch, and there.
by leading to the cause of the failure of the at
tack.
THIRD CHARGE.
For scandslous conduct in having said to an
officer ofhs regiment on the 7th OF jan when IN
formed that the 44th was destined to carry the
iascines. " it is forlorn hope, and the regiment
must be Sacrificed words TO that effect such
AN expression being calculated to dispirt those
under his command, to render them d,scontented
with the service allotted to them, demonstrative
of the feeling with which he undertook the euter-
prize, and infamous and disgraceful to the char
acter of q commanding officer of British reg
iment.
Mn. BURCIELL THE TRAVELLER
Extract Of a letter frOnlHe Cape Of CoOd HOPE, ia
tel .lhTl26.
" have the satisfaction of announc ng to YOU
he safe return to this place of that very extraor-
binary young man, Mr.. William Burchell, after
1n'absence of more than six years, traversing and
exploring the extreme parts of South America.
The dangers and privations he has thus vounta-
rily endured to CRAFTY his thirst after know
ledge, far surpasses all have ever met with in
the history of other travellers for similar pGrpo-
SEES. The joyful and interesting reception he
met with from his old friends and acquaintance
at the Cape, who went out 90 meet him, snd who
had seven times given bhn up as lost, was most
gratifying to his feelings, and must also afford
great consolation 10 his relatives and friends in
England. lie has brought home with him an
immense collection OF the natural productions Of
that heretofore unexplored country, particularly
birds and as there is, in an eminent degree.
combined in this man the philosopher, the botan-
list, the artist, and the scholar, the public may
fairly calculate uponreceiving, on his return, in
formation of The most valuable and interesting
description. i understand he is preparing 10 sal
with the first ship he may therefore be expec-
ded in England about The latter end of August
LA FAYETTE--The venerable and patriotic La
Fayette has lived in retirement for many years
past in the vicinity of Paris. Bonaparte made,
during his former reign, many attempts 10 at
tach him TO his government, but in vain. La
Fayette, one Of the first patriots in France, was
one otthe first victims of the revolution; he was
the friend ofmoderated freedom, and,a balanced
constitution. NIrabeau and La Fayette would
ave sustained the monarchy, but III the death of
the formerand the exile of the latter, the crown
lost the two ablest gifts supporters, la Fay
cite may be considered as the leader of allthe
moderate patriots in France.
A subscription has been entered into for the
erection of monument in the principality to the
memory of the gallant lieut.. gen. SIR Thomas
Picton, which tits hoped will be generally fol-
lowed through Wales. On the pedestal ought
to be inscribed LotSsa CaLIeron, Trinidad
An article from Vienna Of the first inst. says,
" It is affirmed that the courts of Madrid and
Naples have presented, through the medium of
their ambassadors at this court, protests concern
ing several diamonds and valuable effects of eve
ry kind which the ex-queen of Naples has with
her, and baverequired that the valuable effects
anded at Trieste shall be seqnestereo.. The
most valuable vases, paintings. and antiques,
have been carried off from the museum st Por-
tici, and these are reclaimed by the court of Ma.
piles. The Young marquis Of Serracapriola, who
lately arrived here from Naples, is said to be
charged with this business. The court of SPAN
claims articles ofgreat value, which Nfurat when
he was at Madrid, took away, partly out Of the
royal palace, partly from the Escurlal, particular
ly paintings of The Spanish school these he AZ
terwards brought to Naples. as well as the gold
service Of the Prince Of Peace, which Mlirat sc.
cured whenthe palace ofthe minister was plum
dered, and which afterwards also found It's way
10 Naples, bat is now claimed by Fefdmand king
ct Spain, as the property ofthe STATE II seems
that the remonstrsnces Of these two courts have
met with favourable hearing, since Il is stated.
that fewdays age, an order was ent 70 the gov
eminent at Trieste, Immediately to examine very
strictly the abode Of madame Murat, and to draw
Up an exact inventory Of all the effects that she
has brought with her, and to send it hither."
The emperor Alexander has presented two
swords, supposed to be the richest and the most
splendid ever seen, to the duke Of Wellington &
prince blucher
TariF OF rations Of provisions and forage
which the inhabitants must furnish the royai
Prission troops, in cansonment or on a march,
list Of articles which musi be furnished by their
hosts
Art. ViclGais ofthe troops The daile "a
ton consists Of 80 o. Of rye or wheaton bread
10 on. fresh meat enc or salt, OF. rice, or in
default Of that article, six Of beans, Ients, or
other dry pulse three or Of butter or lard a II.
tire Of beer, or demiltre Of wine deci litre Of
brandy and an oz. Of tobacco for smoking.
Art 2. Fora DELIBERATIONS Of forage shall be
as follows
a measure Of oats. containing Obj. Glib. of hay.
and 6b. ofstfaw. -
Al the rations ofprovisions and forage shall
os Furnished 81 French weight and measure.