Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-09-07

ting the defendant had been, heyoung i
dy could not have been deeply enamoure
with hun. Had the union been comnlete,
the plaintiff would have found herseIfiu Il,
odious situation of step-motl,er, the el
wed rival of the children of her busban
and an object of hatred and suspicion wit
the rest of his family.
| Lord marlborough in his charge, obser
wed, that although the plaintiff might no
ieel any great warmth OF attachment to th.
defendant, she had right TO cumpensa
ton for the disappointment of her sober
Expectations of comfort aad opulence.-
The defendant ought to have considered
the circumstances before he made the pro-
mise, the breach of which, and the procee
ding unayoidably consequent upon it, could
not but be a disparagement to a young la
dy, however bright her Accomplishments
or unblemishcd her reputation.
The jury after short Coz. sutation, gave
"a verdict for the paintiff.--DamaSe
FIF TEEEN HUNDRED POUNDS.
From London Papers to July the 9Th, re-
ceiced at the Office Of the .Nercantile
LONDON, July l..
II is said that Lord Castiereagh is or ra-
ther that he was, about tJreturn to tire Con
tinent, to attend a new Congress ut To-
eplitz. Perhaps the indisposition of Lord
Liverpool, and his intended excursion to
the.spa. may prevent him fromcarryiog his
plan into execution. 1t is reported thal
q dissolution OF Parliament will take place
in October.
The Archipelago is infested with nu-
merous pirates, who inhabit the Morea
they are direct descendants Of the Spartans
and are joined in their predatory exertions
by few hthenians.-f hey plumber inds-
criminately all theymeet with, & frequently
land and rob the various isIauds of the Ar
chipalo. The Reynard, Captain ST. Clair,
was cruising against them for some time.
She captured three open prows, aud sent
them 70 Malta for condemnation.
BY letters from New South Wales. it
appears that the Missionaries have lately
met with extraordinary success in Emeo,
an island adjacent to Otaheite.-The ma
jority of the pueple have renounced itlola-
try; the priests have destroyed the Morals,
demolished tue affairs, and cooked their
dinners will, the materials. More than
600 persons, chiefly adults, attend the
school of the Missionaries for instruction.
Besides the ships arrived frpm the Me-
diterranean, last week, and which are un-
der orders to be paid off, there are yet TO
renrn home from foreign stations for
tits purpose, two line of battle ships,
(Cornwallis and Northumberland,l eight
trigates, aud 50 sloops, briggs, and troop
ships--total 40.
The Wye, Capt. Harper, sailed on Sa-
turday from Portsmouth to Quebec, with
Gen. fnliDg Warrington and suite. The
Wye will remain on the North American
station.
The king of France has granted pardon
to all deserters from ibe navy, as further
mark of grace and favor. in honor OF the
marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Ber-
ry.
July 4-The report which we mention
ed yesterday, of an intended restoration
of the Marquis Wellesley to Office, and of
the journey of the Duke of Wellington
having some connection with this object,
is now converted into speculation that
the Duke himself will accept station in
filUtoti Il OUhoCilt vi tuC 1AiliCS
Lord Hill Shall command the army of the
Occupation in Fiapce, until they shall
think the presence of the Duke necessary
again. This rumour is probably specu-
lation, founded upon the circumstances of
the Duke having declined an invitation to
dine with the Princess Charlotte Il Prince
Leopold, and becoming guest at cabinet
dinner.
The funds have recovered little since
Tuesday, A sum of nearly 6OO,OO0l. out
OF the unclaimed dividends being put at the
disposal of The commissioners whs purchase
Stock on government account, they bro't
into the market yesterday an instalment
Mt the rate which they mean to pursue re-
guIarIy. namely, about s2,6ool. for every
transfer day.
This is assigned as the cause Of improve
meat in the fluids.
\ E.o,,, Gox,ti, ~ aus m