Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-10-11

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icongrltulaie you most sincerely on the brilliant
Success OF oIrnavy against his majesty of .flsiers
1t IS affirmed here that Decatur has made treaty
Iofpeace with the Dey--6ne of the conditions is
no tribute an future to The pirates. This forms a
glorious appendix TO the catalogue Of OUR naval
successes in the late war with England"
From late London ipcpers.
LoNnoN. August S.
On the 5;h ult. the king of Sweden opened the
Diet OF Norway swith an appropriate speech
lie snnounced to them, that the misunderst,md-
ings with Denmark, ON account of Pomeranl.,,
had been brought TO the desired conclusion.
A Court Martial assembled at Portsmouth on
Friday week, TO enquire into the causes of the
loss of his majesty's ship Penelope, on her pas
sage TO Quebec; when the Court, upon evidence
adduced, decided that her loss was occasioned
principally by the state of the weather, and the
set of the current; that Mr.. w. horner, the
MASTER was not sufficiently attentive TO the situ-
alton OF the ship short time previous to her
running ashore, and did adjudse him to be plac-
ed tthe bottom or the list; that due attention
was not paid by Captain Galloway and the first
Leu,anant OF the ship, to ihe safety of thn ships
company, by their neglectins TO make proper ar
| engagements for getting them on shore; and that
great blame was therefore also mputable to The
said Capt. Galloway and he first leutenau,.-
The Court thereuPon adjudgcd capt. GALLOWAY,
| IN consideration ofhis having been attic ed with
| the rheumatism, TO be only reprimanded, and
| lieut.. W. Hooper to be severely reprlmanded I;
that no blame was imputed to eother officers
and ships company, except w. Howell, who for
drunkenness, disobodience of orders, mutny and
desertion, was sentenced to receive 500 lashes -
X. Carr, a seaman of his Maicsty's ship Acasta,
was afterwards tried for descrt.ng to The enemy
on the coast OF America, when employed IN tow
| ng out prize, and for encouraging his sh. p
mates on the same service IN deserving, by cheer
ING IN defiance ofthe presence of AN officer. The
charge beng proved, he was sentenced to be
| hanged.
] STOCKHOLM, July IL.
Speech of his Majesty the King to the ID ct OF
/ Norway,pronouncedo on the 5th of July, 1915,
before the Chancellor of the kingdom, his Ex-
cellency Count Essen.
Hor.ty Gentlemen, and -'fen Of .Nc,rvay,
| .lir. President and all The Members glide Diet
| of.loi1gay!
When the last extraordinary Diet concluded
| IS s4ttings, my beloved son, his royal hghness
| the Grown Prince, assured youm my name, that
objects earnestly desired by the people of the
/ Northern PenmsulS, namely, the union OF the
/ TWO Scandinavian Kingdoms, was attained.
ave must now strive 10 distinguish ourselves
TOR the future among the nations OF Europe, by
our prosperity and unanmity.
At that time thepeace of the Continent seem
| ed to ne secured. Great evens, DECISIVE of the
tate OF the world had taken place, and Europe
had, as il were, assumed new form.
The spirit of conquest seemed to be damped
Ia repose equally necessary to all, promised at
the same time The return of general peace.--
Statesmen and even philosophers, had right to
| hope that 1t was secured for half century.
elbow happy should be if could fully indulge
this hought-f con6ding in your wisdom and
your loyalty TO your king, could wholly employ
myself, together with my son, in considering
and adopting those ways and mems which are
necessary to res ore, in this ancient kingdom Of
Norway, degree OF prosperity not merely tenn
porary, but really founded and heighl ened by III
dustry, commerce and agriculture. Providence
however, n the midst of these our efforts, has
given fresh proof of the uncertainty of human
expectations and caicu atoms. Europe AGAIN
presents the picture of one vast camp and The
blood of its inhabitants, which has so often
drenched the earth, is destined once more to flow
i'll its desolacd plains.
"The scandinavian Peninsula, protected By
It's geographical position, may indeed hope to en-
Joy in these unhappy tunes that repose after
which other nations sigh IN vain--yet all, all Flu
rope IS III a wa like attitude. AS great nations,
who give such distinguished examples Of cou-
rage and of sacrifices for the good of the country,
are under arms, shall we neglect the first, the
most sscred of our duties, relying upon the Sc
curIty which our particular situation may afford
us
" Though ae desire no extension of our from
tiers, no increase of the sPlendour of our military
glory, we must, however, wish see Europe en-
10y repose and peaUe-but this happiness at
which we ann, before all other States, We must
seek the more to prepare for ourselves. The
tons that love freedom must never forget that
love of country, and the firm resolution TO sacrl
lice every thing 10 is independence, are sGrer
defence than rocks and seas.
With such sentiments, Gentlemen, you meet
the necessities OF the times, and IN UNION with
the Swedish people IN every hing that can con-
hrm the honor and the welfare OF the nation, be
ready TO take such resolutions as may be suita-
Die to the measures that you shall adopt III the
course OF your deliberations.
I" You have had a striking proof of the respect
of the Swedish na,on for your rights, in the
course of your del berations.
You have had a striking proof Of the respect
! OF the Swedish nation for your rights, IN the
manner IN VIII .ch tbe states OF tia. kingdom late
by recognized and conf med the conditions of the
union otNorway with SWeden--aad am conyin-
ced you are animated by the unprejudced op,ni-
on that neither time nor experience are neceSss.
~ TO return the respect and brOtherly love which
the inhabitants of Sweden feel towards you.
| 1t IS 4 pecui az pleasure for me to be able to
announce TO the BET OF Norway, thai the rnisun-
lderstandiugs with Norway, on account OF POme-
rama have been brought 70 desired conclusion.
" The good understanding which unites us
with al the powers Oh Europe, continues TO &C
! quire more solld-ty. Our mercantile flag is in
great ~, fbs and fhp Tlar-