Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-02-15
DAN. PRING.
CONGRESS or VIENNA

CONGRESS OF VIENNA.
Frontiers of AustTra, Oct 28--rhe Plenipo-
tentiaries OF the Allied Powers have daily con-
ferences. We all know that the most mpor.
tant subjects are discussed, but nothing tran
spires. The business is expected to be so far
advanced. that the Congress will be able to
hold its first solemn meeting on the 4tb No
vember. We shall probably then know what
has been previously arranged, The return of
the Sovereigps from Buda will take place the
day after tn morrow: it is now certain that they
will remain at Vienna until the 18th Of Novem.
Der, and that previous to that day the chief
arrangements will be msde so far as PRINCIPLES
are concerned, The Plenipotentiaries will
afterwards apply these principles in their con
ferences, and wit teke the decisions thereupon
4 VrEnNA, Nov. IL The note delivered by
Prince Taileyrand alter the arrival of Count
Alexis de Noail"s, has made strong impress
sien on the Members of the Congress. 1t Is
said to relate to saxony, and to have already
produced several changes in The determinati-
ons that ha' been adopted.
LoyDoN, Nov. 90. Government YESTERDAY
received dispatches from Lord Casilereagh
dated the 18th inst The only account which
transpired respecting their contents was '' that
matters were going on well.''
The following is the principal part of the
Prince Regents Speech at the opening of
Parliament:
Tuesday, Nov. II This Jav the Prince
Regent went to tkc Fcnse of Peers, aud the
Commons having been summoned to the
bar, made the following
SPEECH;
My Lords ard Gentlemen,
1t is with deep regret that am again
obliged TO -pnnunce the continuance OF His
MaJesty's lamented ndisposition,
t. y 4.
on to commemorate TO you the Termination
ofthe war between this country and the u
States of America.
Although this war originated IN the most
nnprovoSed aggression on the part OF the
Government of the Uni'ed States. and VIZ s.
calculated to promote the designs of the
common enemy ct Europe, against the
rights and Independence Of ali other natl.
ons, never have ceased to entertain SIN
cere desire to bring it to a conclusion on
just and honorable terms.
am still engaged in negotiations for this
purpose the success of them must, howe
yer, depend or my disposition bei~g me,
win corresponding sentiments on the part
ofthe enemy.
The operations of His Maiesty's forces
by sea and land in the Chesapeake in the
course OF the present year have been atten-
ded with the most brilliant and successful
results.
The Rotilla of the enemy in the Patuxent
hasbeen destroyed, The signal defeat of
their land forces enabled detachment of
ms maJessy's army to take possession OF
the city OF Washington and the spirit of
enterprise which has characterized all the
movements in that quarter has produced ON
the inhabitants deep and sensible imnres.
SION OF the caIamities of war in which
they have been so wantonly involved.
The expedition directed from Halifax TO
TIE Northern coast of the ". States has
terminated in manner not less satisfacto-
~ The successful course Of this operation
has been followed by the immediate sub
mission OF the extensive and important dis.
trIct east OF the Penobscot River to His Ma
jesty's arms.
In advertDg to these events, I am conf,
dent You viii he disposed To render full ius.
ice 70 me vaiour and 6isciDline which have
distinguished His Msjesty's land and sea
terces, and you will regret with me the
severe loss the country has sustained bv ,be
fall OF the gallant Commander of Hin Ma
jesty's troops in the advance upon Balti.
more.
] avhiled myself Of the earliest opportu.
nifty Afforded by the state Of affairs in Eu-
rope, to detach considerable military force
to the river st. Lawrence but its arrival
could not possibly take place till an adyan.
ced period Of the campaign.
Notwithstanding the reverse which an.
pears 70 have taken place on Lake Cham
PLAIN, entertain the most confident ex
peetaiion as we'll from the amount as from
the description of the British force now
serving IN Canada, that the ascendancy of
His Msjesty's arms throughout that part of
North America will be eGectuaiIy estab,
lished.
The opening Of the Congress at Vienna
has been retarded from unavoidable can
sss' to later period than bad been expec