Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-11-01
MISCELLANEOUS.


On the 9Th Aug. was married at Dalston, after
a conrisiip of sir hours, Mr., Richard Powell, OF
Shiprict-. 20 Miss Margaret Dobson, of Raugh-
ton. This MARI, age being attended with more
than common occurrences, excited much curiosi-
". The following are the particulars The
said Margaret Dobson had been proclaimed at
Dslston Church three proceeding Sundays, for
the purpose of marrying one William Graham,
an invalid belonging to the 2eth regiment of foot
DIETER known there by thenam of Gallant Gra-
ham or, The Hero Of Saiamanca) who has sig
naIised himself in many parts of the world by
his intrepid courage and essential services
(thoagh only yet % years OF age,) for which his
country has generously rewarded him with a
pension for life hs is native of Dalston parish
and, in consequence of being proclaimed times
Thursday last, and every thing prepared for the
event. However, II. Powell, who had himself
been son of Mars in the Foot Guards, who had
also learned the art of war, on Monday morning
last thought proper to invade the presumed right
of the Gallant Craham, and laid strong siege to
the fraii fabYic which tie Hero Of Satamanca had
been terrifying for many weeks, day and night,
and which he thought imp; egnable against any
foe; but. frailty thy name is woman :"-it
happened otherwise for after hours close
attack, which she supported with great fortitude,
she was obliged TO capitulate, and surrender up
on common conditions--(' for better for worse
Tuesday fixed for their final ratification, the
sighted hero that morning, for the first time
heard of the untimely surrender of his intended
bride, and Immediately set off to Dalston, the
scene of action and seat of war; to defeat the inva
sion or perish in the attempt; but, alas the inn
perfect iortiHcation had fallen victim te the in
rador, had surrendered, and the treaty was sign
ed. The gallant hero, whose courage never for
sock him in the field Of danger upon thousand
more trying occasions, and who had learned by
experience the difficult task of making good
retreat, summoned few of his trusty followers,
and chosen band of music, with flying colours,
and marched round the village in ordinary time,
TO the well-known and appropriate tune Of
"fairly, fairly shot on her." This mastery re-
treat gained the unsuccessful lover more APP
piause than if he had been the conquerer on this
memorable occasion; and his hsIour still re-
mains untarnished, the precious prize of sol
der, and confirms unto him his well earned titles
of the Gallant Graham and Hero Of Salamanca.
London paper
A short time ago, paragraph appeared in the
London rs well as some OF the country prints,
stating, that upon the first rumour which reach
ed Lisbon the Prince Regent of Portugal hesita-
ted about returning to his European dominions
for the present, and before any notice had been
taken in the house of commons of the intention of
blb hOyh nlBhhSss, WI. N~nhh6 MtoS W his
Court, rendering the resignation of his embassy
TO the Court of Lisbon, upon its being ascertained
III England that the Prince Regent was not n
bout to return. We have made inquiry into the
truth of the above statement and find that il is
substantially correct; and that upon the arrival
of Sir j. .Beresford in England, confirming the
report the intention of his Royal Highness to
remain for some time longer at Rio de Jeneiro,
Mr.. Cinning's resignation was accepted. 1t is
DFobable that the motive which orig nally caused
him TO visit that country, may induce Mr. Can.
ming TO remain some time longer--the hope of
restoring the health of his son.
.qrecdofe.-The late Mr.. Suett, speaking of the |
merits OF little Simmons, of Cavent Garden
Theatre, remarked, that whatever might be the |
qualification of Mr.. Simmons in other respects
he might with the strictest veracity aver that lie
neverlay long in bed, nor ever wore great coat.