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Earl TEMPI E said t that his principatobjettioa to t h e motion WAS that it might at the present Moment ck , h ar m, and tF tit could not do good. He did not conc eive, however, that the motion of the Honourable a c ronet had justly subjected him to any reproof, as it fas n otorious th..t ttar i.unishment of the lash was mac h l e gs frequent in foreign armies than in ours. y * fr. LOCKHART was decidedly adverse to the „ A a ne tion of such returns. They would be only giving r o — t h e House the groans of the sufferers, without, the evidence upon . which they received their cenees . . Corporal punishment was not pat liar to an y, ittit might be inflicted by the sentence of . j udges for various offences at the commo n l aw .— foo ßier had, in addition to the Court-Martial that Die d bim, the advantage of an appeal to the Com ▪ m Chief, who might order a General Court , and he had actually known a case where a s wer had obtained a new trial upon such an appeal, ok acquitted.—Titie liouse divided—For the #-A,paufst it 77—Majority 73. • Tat mica. 0 1 ;tRESIITY . ..s4id. 'lie rose, in coasequence of given for the purpose of a m i nz i ng t A tt d i e.House the intended encroachments in Hyde p ac h It woad be innaecessary for Mkt° eideavour o , i m press Upen:gie House the great advantages whic h t h e poptlatiOn of this vast MetroPolisAarived having.rceeis to the three Parks. It was,' there fee, a subject of considerable regret to him, to find I s er e was a plan in contemplation for devoting a great out o f Hyde Park to private edi fi ces.' It was a very ' - r acious thing in any Officer to recommend to his s a i e sty that certain partsof it should beiranted out fa such purposes. He would .not dept' that the jag had the right of doing so.; but *hen* it was con eked that within these few years :the public had Auks , ne less than 71,0 0 01. for the improvement of the pas, he could not help thinking that they had a good claim to the use of them at least. It was dat the proposed plan would extend only to. l ight houses, bet if the buildings were once begun, t l e was convinced the system would go on. These fight houses would not be the last. When on a for ma evening he made Use of the word favouritism, be did not mean to employ -- that any political favou ictian was shewn by the Crown Surveyor ; but he ces tainly did mean to say, that an improper pre broce was likely to be given by that persbn, and that woe individuals nearly connected with him were to obtain that preference. It was no excuse to say, that persons whose political opinions did not accord with those of that Gentleman, were also to obtain grants of the same kind. The object of his motion was the production of the correspondence between Mr. For drce and the Lords of the Treasury, for the purpose of procuring their consent to the leases which he was about to execute. Should the correspondence be granted to him, it was his intention to tbllow it up by an Address to his Masty, praying that he would graciously pleased to leave Hyde Park in its pre sent state. _ _ _ Mr. TRACY seconded the motion, and expressed his wish to have a Flx: of the ground. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER. observed, that no ground had been laid for the mo. too, and that it would ill become the House to inter pmbetween his Majesty and the exercise of one of his txdonbted rights. It was to be presumed that on this occasion be would act with the same beneficence and conscientious regard to the interests and con-. renience of individuals that had marked the whole of his reign. There was no reason to suppose his lbjesty would make any improper grants. The plan, in fact, had not yet been submitted to him. It ru only a few days ago that it was laid before the "Aasury. With what propriety therefore, in this 4e of the business, could the Honourable Member nil upon the House to interfere ? There was no in talon to convert the Park into a town, and for any parposes of sordid gain to turn that which was now :xi for recreation into streets. Such a project would meet, and deservedly, with general disapprobation. But he could not see upon what grounds that House could call upon his Majesty to refrain from the mode rate exercise of an undoubted right. As to fa tontism, he would assure the Honourable Gentle au it was not intended to give an undue preference to any person. The grants *ere to be the sub j.:a of fair and open competition ; and they who sight succeed in obtaining them, would end, that *occupied the most expensive houses, by far, in the metropolis. As he had before observed, no case hod been made out, and he must, therefore, oppose thermion. _ . Mr. H. TRACY, in explanation, stated, that he dapproved of the plan entirely ; but that if it should go ast, he would have no objection to become a com petitor for one of the grants. Mr.WINDHAM spoke on the incalculable advan Woes of the three Parks : St. James's, the Green, and HYde Parks, as to the ornaments of them, the plea , they " a fforded, and the salubrious air of them to tee inhabitants of this populous metropolis. He ri tiled the idea of beautifying the Park with houses, the great beauty of twkich consisted in its being rural; for a man coming from Whitech ipel would have pretty nearly enough of houses. The roads, too, which it would occasion, would create an atmosphere of dust. As to the Palace of St. James's, we did not Pride ourselves on its being much of A Palace Royal ; but it harthis advantage, if it dr,t7s not look like a Palace, it certainly does not look like any thing else ; and therefore we should not build houses about it, for le had nothing of grandeur about the Royal Resi dome but the Parks. Mr. SHERIDAN agreed entirely in what was said by Mr. Windham. He wished to know, how Mr. Fordyce intended to form his plan, and whether he tad almost made up his contract with individuals. He ins glad that Ministers were not likely to court tonice it. As to Hamilton Place, be thought it a niost contemptible and trumpery plan of building. He bad rather, if there must be any encroachments ht Hyde Park at all, to build a street in Rotten-row, Illat jar Gentlemen might ride up and down, and that the Ladies might look at them. He was much against any encroachments on the Park, and this ?keit to be met and resisted in the first instance ; and k gave notice now, that early in the next sessions he Ihotild bring forward a plan for the general improve ?eat of the buildings of the City of Westminster. But if he received an intimation from the Minister, nothing farther would be done until next sessions he shoidd advise his Hon. Friend to withdraw 'his I Notion. The SECRETARY at WAR negatived the idea of this plan being founded on a system of favour to ndividuals. _. Mr. CREEVEY inemated x readiness to with draw his Motion, upon an assurance that nothing would be done upon the subject of this plan before the next sessions of Parliament. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER could not enter into any pledge upon the subject. Mr. CREEVEY then said; that he must take*be j sense of the House on the Motion. The House divided—For the Motion 23—Agsbot' it 36—Majority 13.—Adjourned at Seven o'Clook. THE S l'A It. LONDON. II FRIDAY, JULY 1. PRICE OF STOCKS THIS DAIIAT ONE O'CI.00K: Consols, for July, 62/I••—Reduced 818--Ontulum 2ft prem. Exch.. Bills is. 2s. press.— Inila Bonds, is. di,. PRICE OF STOCKS YESTERDAY. Bank Stock India Bonds Is. 2s. di,. 3 per C. Red Ann. 613/11 Imp. 3 per Cent. 661 67/ 3 per Cent. Cons. shut Excheq. Bills 6s. Is. 2s. pre. 4 per Cent. 2440 • Omnium, 24 prem. S per Cent. tirey shut. ' • I English Tickets, 2IL 10s. Lorg A. I.llll6ths Consols for acc. 65i/i/ • Our letters received this morning from Yarmouth announce the arrival of a cutler from off Flushing, with an account that eight sail of the line were lying at nlivi( anchor in Flushing, ready for a start, in consequence of which, Admiral RUSSELL. got under weigh at four o'clock yesterday, with the following ' ships under his command, viz. the MAJzsric, BELLE.. ROPIION, MINOTAUR, WARSPITE, TRIUMPH, le TIGRE, NASSAU, and STA - TPLY. Last night a Mail arrived from Gateuburgh. The articles furnished by the printed journals are given in oni last page. What relates to our army is sub- joined : " GOTTENBURGH, JUNE 24. " For someday* past we have been amused with the news that the Russians have declared war against the French, and that nearly the whole force of the latter, occupying Pomerania and the lower parts of Germany, are on the march towards Poland; but I can trace this intelligence to any authentic source. " The whole of the British force still remains here on ship board: various are the conjectures respecting the destination of it. Lieutenant-General Sir Mona. is expected to return from Stockholm to-morrow—probably something may then transpire. We hear a reinforcement of cavalry and artillery is about to join r us from England ; should it be a fact, there can be no doubt of another attack being shortly made on Zealand. A great many Swedish troops have marched from this place to occupy the country of Scania, in order to defend it against any partial predatory at tack of the Danes from the opposite shore. " We hear little news from Finland. It is supposed very little advantage has lately been gained on either side." " JUNE 25.—1 have just heard, from the most respectable au thority, that it may be depended on as a fact, that the Russians and Austrians have declared war against the French ; but still I have my doubts of it. " General Sir Joni Moose is not yet arrived. " Very good Dews from Norway : I understand the Swedes have recovered their forme positions; the I oteuctunca, my last, was much exaggerate*, as I am since ihrunned. " 1 SAW yesterday a great quantity of ball-cartridgei sent off for the frontiers of Norway. " It is reported that the Norwegians have ofil'red to supply the British with whatever they possess, provlde.l they recognize them as a neutral country, and that they are nut placed under the Go vernment of Sweden." We have reason to believe that the British troops, in conjunction with the Swedish army, is about to attempt an enterprise of much importance. It is in contemplation to land them in the North of Ger Many, to bring off the Spanish troops that are in that qtiar ter, or to co-operate with them in some operation of annoyance against the common enemy. AFFAIRS OF SPAIN. Last night we received Dutch letters and papers to the 27th ult. containing intelligence from Bay onne on the 15th and from Paris of the 21st June, also German Papers to the 23d. The accounts from Bayonne state, that on the 15th ult. the Spanish De puties were assembled, and that the Spanish Minister of Finance had been nominated their President, who opened the business on which the Members had been convened, with suitable solemnity. The proceedings were chiefly formular. On the same day it seems DON JOSEPH issued his first grand act, which, accord ing to etiquette, abounds with much grace and pro mise. The following is a copy of the PROCLAMATION. Don JOSZPII, by the grace of Gen, of Spain, Majorca, Mi norca, Gibraltar, of the Continent of America, the Islands, fcc• &c. Ike. King, &c. &c. To the Vice-Roys, Captain-General, Governors, Corregidors, and all other Officers, civil and military, of whatever denomina tion ; and to all the Inhabited, of the Spanish dominions in the West and East-Indies--Maketh known that, by virtue of the treaties of the sth and - 10th of May last, by which King Charles IV. 4.14 the Princes of his House, have formally relinquished a ll right and title to the crown of Spain, and ail the dominions belongipg to it, in favour of my dear and august Brother Napoleon L Emperor of the French, King of Italy , & c . who had; been graciously pleased to confer the same upon me, on the 4th of the present month. My wishes and my ambition have been to conie to Spain, to take upon me the government of the country — to devote myself to the happiness and interest of the people whom Providence has committed to my charge—and to carry into effect the regulations which shall be made by the Junta of the Repre sentatives and Notables of the kingdom ; which Junta Is assembled at Bayonne, and will be again called together at that plate on the 15th instant, in order to take into consideration the means of establishing a just and permanent government, and of placing Spain, with all her exclusive dominions, on a better footing, by securing her independence, and raising her to that rank in the scale of nations which formerly distinguished her, and which her inhabitants are still worthy to possess. To accomplish this object I have accepted the crown. I hasten to make this declaration, of my paternal solicitude for your happiness, and to assure you that it shall bq exerted equally for the good of the remotest parts of my dominious. Coofiaing in nil royal word, you shall continue to erjoy all yoar priyilekce as toad subjects. Prosecute your ordl- - :.~. eery avocationstia ?ascii Be obedient to vair sapdriato, guard against the machinations. of abse who set the lea's it de fiance. Justice must be administered impartially, and I 'strictly enjoin all Judges and Magistrate., to.eomply with my pleasure on this subject. Look up to me as your protector, t shall ever have your interest at heart, and wilt &Adair my endeavours tb defend you from the attack, which tire'intliticable enemies of Spain me ditated against you. I enjoin all Archbishigie; Bishops, and MinisieriHer which I pledge myself Wallets& inviolate, to eel Wrong the people illikinefibidieot es tileallitiV• guard them against tlie4alsgeitt.tr ionsequetsesi treason. I repeat my declaration, that my Giosiseurnent4ll. We founded on justice, and tat sole object be the actiOmplishelsiat 6 of your happiness. An do+tiitors, Judges, die. see eoznmoitied to give the utmost publicity to this tiroclamaiion. , I the KING. Given at Bayonne ' June 11. 1808. By Order of the King our most graciodis Sovereign, 101; IYAZANZA. Were we to judge from the complexion Of the above. we might infer that matters go on at 14,trotiok could wish at Bayonne ; but some short articles in the Dutch papers betray the contrary. From these it may he collected, that the Grand Duke of BERG, on the .sth ult. had ordered the Spanish Generals and the Heads of the Church, to attend him at Madrid, and had re monstrated with them, for not having exerted them. selves to keep the public peace ; but that, on the con trary, they had taken part with and encouraged tke insurgents. He advised them to look well to their conduct. After such an admonition, it may be pre sumed, that the Military and Ecclesiastical Officers promised better behaviour. In another _part of the same Journal we find, that the Minister of War at Madrid had felt it necessary to issue a Proclamation, threatening heavy punish ment on those who should dare to give shelter to de serters—a circumstance which clearly speaks that there has been some defalcation in the French army There is another article which under the pretence of giving a dry matter of intelligence, discloses the state of things in the provinces of Spain—this says, that the Royal Life Guards had sent a message to the Duke of IlEao, stating that they had heard that many disturbances existed in distant parts of alse kingdom, and making zn humble, and no doObt a sincere tender of their services to quell them. This offer, suspicious as it may seem, had nevertheless been accepted. There is but one other extract to which at the instant we think it necessary to advert, and that is a brief paragraph, under date from Paris of the 21st June, which informs; us, en the authority of letters from Bourdeaux, that the French troops had received orders to break up their quarters at that place, and to proceed to the interior of Spain, and that other troops were to folloW by the sate route. These circum stances, though brief in their extent, contain matters of great importance to the observer of the events that are now passing in Spain. Another Spanish Gentleman arrived last night ; and this morning accounts received by vessels arrived at Falmouth and Plymouth and of a very recent date, reached Town. The intelligence brought by these vessels is, we are happy to say, favourable to the hopes of every well-wisher to the cause of the brave Spanish Patriots, and we are sure tht there are none of a different character in this kingdom. The fact of tie MarquiS de SOCORRO (better known by the title of General SOLARO) having failen a vic tim to the popular vengeance seems undoubted. The circumstances attending this event are thus described : " Immediately after the final termination of the Negociation between General SPRNCER, Admiral PURVIS, and Socoaao, and the receipt of the final answer of the latter to the dispatch sent , into Cadiz by a flag of truce, a /Ludo (or Proclamation) was is sued, forbidding all intercourse with the inhabitants of Cadiz and the British fleet, on pain of death. In defiance, however,. of this Proclamation, the intercourse continued, aad two merchants of Cadiz were apprehended, and ordered by Socoarto to be exe cuted; and without ceremony the sentence was carried into effect. " The people of Cadiz, on being ihformed of the affair, in.. stantly called for vengeance. They pursued SOCORRO to the house of Don Pl L 2 A tA, at Chicane, a village about three leagues from Cadiz, surrounded the house, and demanded the person of So coaao. The Marquis soon appeared; he was instantly seized, and without ceremony put to death. In the space of a few mi nutes, he was literally cut to pieces, and his heart was exhibited to the people as that of an unworthy Spaniard and Infamous traitor." In a preceding column we have given a well written paper, which our Readers will peruse with much in terest : namely, an Addreis from the Council of Leon to the Spanish Nation.' .411K 44 The subjoined letters will pox the pulAi in posses sion of the intelligence received at Falmouth and Ply mouth : " FALMOU'T'H, JUNE 29. " Arrived this esetting.his Majesty's schooner , Paz, Lieute nant DAMN', Patnn, with a Messenger and dispatches from Gijon in Spain, *even days passage. It was reported that some French troops had entered Biscay, that province not having yet taken up arms against them. The provinces of Asturias, Galli cia, Leon, Arragon, Vsdentia t and Andalusia, are arming very fast. The province of Gallicia has 40,000 men well armed and organized. About 10,000 men marched a few days before the sailing of this vessel, from Galicia for Leon. " The day prior to the PAZ'S sailing, it was reported that the Portuguese troops, on arriving at the frontiers, had refused to march any farther; that some disturbances had taken place in Lisbon; that the French had been disarmed by the Portuguese 'sod Spaniards, and that General JUNOT was made prisoner. "t Oporto is said to be open tc the English. " General So La No, at Cadiz, suspected of being attached to the frigA party, is said to have been killed by some Spanish soldiers. " Lieutenant PRIMO, with the Messenger (the Latter came .' botise some time since with the Viscompte Mirzaoz4) went . vir fft London immediately on arrfni." 0 iVe• PLYMOUTH. JUNE S 9. " itrrivett. the Pswcoca, of 18 guns, from Coruna, with a great number of English sailors that were prisoners in Spain, and that have been liberated in conseginence of the revolt in that court bring an account that the Spanish Patriots are istiolfroimit forts, it. Spain, and that they arc march towards Madrid, for the ourpose of surroundirg ti capital. a Other reports 'lime, thee there has bunt a dreadful battle fought about five *gees 3. W. of Madrid, between the Patriots and the Freels arnsf,ind that the latter were defe.aced with the loss et IX,OOO men haled, and left the former in possession of the Itid. It is also 010* heir General, DUPONT, left the army, at* other westl4 - *sitesy feet them. The Patriots a. e said SAM 160,000 itilligostui Still thatch to the Capital. a It Is also *Mat tatters had been received at Ferrol, from Lisbon, stating that ail ittsurreetion bad taken, place there, and that Ittitor and another Generalwere wounded. •i Jdst : Pe,tylitii . left Ferrol, natant s had been re.• ceived that the Froolollll,l at. Cadiz had been taken possts.,ion of by the bettesinslllo that the Spanish women had supplied the troops with . Peessiat Ind ammunition. The OINUALTAR and Dartser, of 74 gins each, were at Ferrol t 50,000 Spaniards had marched from Gine* fully equipped and organised, to join the Patriotic army qf 150,000. Captain HOTHAII led granted a free passport to a Spanish brig, for South America, with dire patches." ANOTHER LETTER—SAME DATE. " His Majesty's ship Peacock, Captain Partsr, left Ferrol on the 21st last. and arrived here late last evening: two days prior to her quitting Ferrol, accounts had been received there that the French General Du PONT, having heard of the determination o r several of the Spanish Provinces to resist the French, had accu mulated an army of 25,000 men, which had been attacked by a considerable number of Spaniards at Serre Marina, (about Ave leagues S.W. of Madrid) the French lost 12,000 men, and 4.)1;• PONT narrowly escaped. Reports had also reacted Ferrol, to t the French ships of war at Cadiz, had surrendered to the Sp.in':ll Batteries, in which great numbers of women had acted in SLIM: g the guns. That an insurrection had also taken plate in LishiOn, and that J u NOT and another General were wounded. • " The Defiance, Captain HOTIIANI. .and,Gibraltar, Captain BALI., Were at anchor under the batteries of Ferrol, and Captain Ho . i mast had furnished the Master of a Spanish brig with a pass. port to proceed to South America with dispatches. The Defiance and Gibraltar had communication with the shore, and were sup ' piled with every 'thing required by the Spaniards. • Eighty or.:. English, who had been prisoners at Ferrol, are arrived in the Pea sock.—it is said that all the Clergy had taken up arms against the i• • French." To-morrow we' shall give farther particulars. In the'mean time i* havee - much pleasure in announcing that Government is extremely active at this moment, preparing effective arrangements for the succour of the Patriots. Not only arms, ammunition, and money are shipping for their aid, but we understand that helps of another kind are to be furnished, to assist them in their glorious struggle. At such a critical period, it is necessary that Com manders and Plenipotentiaries should be men of the soundest discretion, of'mental resources to avail them selves of every event, and turn it to the good of the common cause—and particularly of intimate know ledge of the country. Agreeably to this sentim‘pt s we are happy to inform our Readers, that Mr. H. REDILEAD YOREE will probably be sent immediately to the North of Spain. It will be recollected tharthis Gentleman has been actively engaged in the most delicate and dangerous services in France and in Eng land; that he is a Colonel of Artillery, has travelled over every part of Spain, is perfectly acquainted with - . many leading characters th at country, and is pos- - sessed of that activity of genius, and promptness or decision, which have been always desired, but not • always exerted. In a moment of such a-edoas interest as the pre sent, when the Government of the country must ne cessarily be engaged in vast and various undertakings, it is the duty of every'friend to his country and to the liberties of Europe, to suggest any measure which he may conceive serviceable to the public tause. Therefore, without enlarging upon fire importance and obvious utility of the proposal, we recommend to his Majesty's Ministers to detach a portion of General SPENCER'S division to Ceuta, to occupy that fortres b is trust for Spain, while the veteran garrison, consis. ing of 8000 of the best troops of that country, may , be transported by our ships of war and other.vcssels to co-operate with their noble-minded fellow-citizens against the Despot of Europe: • - . . N.N.ITICALINTELLIGENC.E. • • • • PLYMOUTH, JUNE 99. Came in the Nile, Captain PaittcLE, from Mogadore, with very valuable cargo for London. PORTSMOUTH, JUNE SO. Arrived his Majesty's ship BOADICEA, front a cruise; Mar.: vILLE, vitte, from Plymouth ; HYPERION, with Dispatches from the Mediterranean. Sailed his Majesty's ship DEFENDER with the following transports, vie. the General Elliot, Headily ; Howe lAltilemas ; Experiment, Rutherford ; Jackal, Lilburn ; Erode ; Albion, Wren • Rebecca, ; Eagle, .--. Wish, ; and Argo, --•-;under convoy for C ork. Wind S-11 DEAL, JUNE XL Sailed the Henry Addington, Retreat, Britannia, Cuffnels, Tie Briton, Nottingham, Scalesby Castle, and Cumberland East Ind - • dia ships for the River, this atomics. Arrived the Immo* we and Aonaessok gun brigs from a cruise; the latter sailed t his afternoon for the Nore. A number of flatbottent boats are now going off from the Dock-yard to the transports bound to Ireland The ALEAT sloop and INDIGNANT gun brig have made the stg - nal for convey to the westward and each takes a du bottomed boat on board. REMAIN IN THE DOWNS. The Princess OfOrange, Sceptre, Invincible, St. Albans, Alert, Mariner, Indignant, and Rafter naval transport. YARMOUTH, JUNE 30. This trtorM4 sailed for the Tend the Ma:eerie, Vice Adml• ral Russet'. BELLZROPION, Rear Admiral GARDNER ; of 80 guns; MINOTAUR, TRIUMPH, and WA ES FITE, of 74 guns each ; STATELY and NASSAU, of 64 guns each ; SKY LARE t BRUISER, and REDBREAST : the atove sailed in consequence of the Dutch making a movement in Flushing. Vice Admiral Don. OLAS has shifted his Bait° the Ca 'arse, Captain CEA PMANo-. Sailed the Rtstancx and Qosaec frigates to - Sbeerness.—Remain ". in the Ronda, Calipso, Vice Admiral DOUGLAS'S Bag ship ; it.. .; samand sloop; Safeguard and Earnest gun brigs; and Pigeon and Sealant schooners. Wind N. FROM LLOYD'S LIST. Glt fr A O r m adr ; ha rsENDi a JUNE CrIe " to, Nest, .7 Passci from b the the e l South Seaa; haaliClaYP bell,Una. nimity, Cummings, from Waterford ; Myrtle, Nightingale ; and Neva, Sedgeworth, from Gottenburgh. Sailed the Thames, Grieve, for Barbados; Veaus, Sags ; Hope, Wilma; and the Fria& • '• ship, Haddon, for Gottenburgh. % • 4 . 4te_ i~