Virginia Argus

We have been favored with the following particulars respecting the operations of our army at Santo Domingo, communicated by an Officer present, dated July 7.

"The British Flag is now flying on the walls of Santo Domingo. As rapid and bold movements were the surest means of success with a brave enemy, General Carmichael established his head quarters in the first instance at St. Carlos, under the muzzles of the enemy's guns. He refused the French General's request for an armistice, pressed him within his walls with advanced piquets, and cut off his communication with the strongest post and Fort Jerome. A storming party of the Royal Irish, under Major Walder, in his front; an intercepted correspondence and prisoners taken; the enemy seemed determined not to lay down their arms.

On the 3d the enemy requested Commissioners might meet to arrange articles of capitulation. The enemy's proposal of the garrison being put on its parole, and allowed to go to France, was peremptorily refused by General Carmichael. On the 6th scaling ladders and all other preparations for an assault being in readiness, the columns of 500 British troops were formed within musket shot, when General Carmichael sent a messenger to the French General, giving the option of a surrender or an assault with its consequences, allowing an hour's consideration. At the expiration of that time General Carmichael sent Major Twigg to know the cause of a white flag being hoisted, which was ascertained to announce the surrender of the garrison as prisoners of war. The general is now employed in returning good for evil to Jamaica, by his endeavors to promote its commercial interests with the Spanish Commandant, who seems cordially disposed to prove his friendship and gratitude to the English. Return of French 1400 regulars and 300 militia. The British force for the assault amounted to 528 rank and file."

A letter from an Officer in the Santo Domingo Expedition, dated St. Carlos, July 7, 1809, says, "We have just time to inform you of the city having surrendered without any resistance. We have experienced considerable inconvenience from the incessant rain, and no place but a hut to shelter us in. We landed a week since at 40 miles distance, and had to pass a very rugged and uneven country, full of rivers. Little or no assistance has been received from the Spaniards: In about two days time we shall enter the city."