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FORM LAST NIGHT'S GAZETTE. ADMIRALTY OFFICE, APRIL 19, Ist4. • • Admiral Lord Keith has transmitted to Jain Wil son Croker, Esq.' dispatches addressed to his Lord ship by Rear-Admiral Penrose, dated in the .Gironde from the 6th to the 9th instant, by which it appears that the navigation of that river was completely cleared at far as Blaye, the whole of the French naval force, as well as the batteries .on both banks, having • being either captured or destroyed. His Majesty's ship Centaur, haying arrived in the Gironde on the evening of the 6th, every thing Was prepared for making an attack with that ship, and the Egmont, on the French line of battle ship Regu los, and the three brigs of war and other vessels lying near her, as also on the batteries which pro tected them ; when at midnight the French ship and brigs appeared in flames, and were totally burnt by the next morning. The batteries at Point Coubre, Point Negre, Royan Snnsac.. and Media, were successively entered and destroyed by a detachment under Captain Harris, of the Belle Poole. The communication between the stAadron and Bourdeaux; was completely established by means of dragoons ; and the Rear-Admiral was concerting operations with Lord 4)alhousie for the reduction of . Blaye. . ADMIRALTY-OFFICE, APRIL 19. Vice-Admiral Domett, has transmitted to. John ; Wilson Croker Esq. a letter addressed to Lord 'Keith, by Rear-Admiral .Lord Amelius Beauclerk, dated on board the Royal Oak, in Basque Roads, the 12th inst. enclosing a letter which he had received frm. the General of Division, Baron de la Raffiniere, Commander-in-Chief at La Rochelle, stating, that in the name of his division, he had acknowledged his Majesty Louis XVIII. and ordered the white flag to be hoisted ; and proposing to the Rear-Admiral a • suspension of hostilities, until further orders should arrive from the respective governments. Lord Amelius Beauclerk, in reply, consented, to suspend hostilities towards La Rochelle, the coast of France, and its commerce, where the authority of Louis XVIII. might be acknowledged. Vice-Admiral Domett has also transmitted letter he had received from Rear-Admiral Sir Harry Neale, dated on board the Zealous, in Donarnenez-Bay, the 14th inst. stating, that on the pseceding evening a deputation of the principal inhabitants of Doparnenez came off to the ship, with the information of a gene ral declaration thioughout France in favour of the Bourbons; and that on the morning of the 14th the white flag was displayed upon-all parts of the Bay. The Rear-Admiral, at the request of the inbabi. • tants, promised that the coasting trade, within the limits of his station, should not in future be molested. ADMIRALTY-OFFICE, APRIL 19. Copy of a Letter from the late Captain Taylor, of his Majesty's ship Apollo, addressed to Rear.Adrniral Fremantle, and trans mitted by Rear-Admiral Sir John Gore to JohnWilsenCroker, Esq. His Majesty's ship Apollo, Channel of Corfu, February 16, 1814. • Sm—lt blowing very hard from the northward on the 6th, I topic Ate opportunity of running to,Zante, to propose ti eamies for ccuntnencing hostilities against Corfu, attd of a preliminary, -to take the Hand of Paxn. His Excellency Lieutenant-General' Campbell readily came into my views, and gave me a carte blanche for atl-tht troops that could be spared from St. Maura, 3. few of "the 2d Greek Light Infan try from CePhaloni t a,. and placed these forces under Lientenant-Colonel Church, of the Lifter corps. On the 13th we landed under the lee of the island, in a hard southerly gale, and rain, with the aboire Greeks, a party of seamen and marines of the Aran, a detachment of the 35th regiment, and of the Royal . Corsican Rangers, making- the whole one hundred and sixty men. The movements of the troops, under Lieutenant- Colonel Church, through the length of this regged island, were so rapid. that we gave the enemy barely time to prepare for resistance, and in consequence of their confusion, succeeded without firing even one musket. • The force of the enemy were one hundred and twenty-two men (without the militia), and an in closed fort of three guns, well calculated for a de. fence against a surprise, being upon an elevated island, which forms the harbour. ( Signed) R. W. TAYLOR. To Thomas F. Fremant:e, Esq. Rear-Admiral of theWbite. BANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDED. lames Fletcher and John Smethurst, of Stock-Brook-Mill, Lan? cashire, cotton-spinricrs. Wm. Alexander Mills, of the parish of Kenspsey, Worcester shire, miller, dealer and chapman. BANKRUPTS. Win. Alexander Mills, of the parish of Kempley,Worcertershire, millet, corn-faosor, dealer and chapman, to surrender May 9, 10, and Si, at eleven, at Digliss Green, Worcester. Attornies, Mr.. James Platt, New Boswcii.court, Lincoln's-Inn, London, or Mr. John Hyde, Worcester. John Ellis, of Haveriordwist, Pembrokeshire, mercer and tinen draper, April 47, 29, and May 31, at twelve, at the Lion Inn, • Shrewsbury. • Anomie', Mr. Richard Griffith., Southamp ton-builflit:ga, Chancery lane, London; or Messrs. Murky and itfireys, Shrewsbury. ' Thomas Ruben, of Seaford, Sussex, butcher, dealer and their tnan, May 9. 10, and 31, st eleven, at the White Hart, Leeres. Aitcrnicl, Mr. George Palmer, Doughty-street, London; fe 141.45 rs • King and Cell, Lewes. r: hJr arrington, of Sloes sbury, Salop, bricklayer and brick make., dealer arui chapman, April 27, 29, and May 31, at Is, a t ,N, L 3.1 fun, Shrewsbury. Anomie", Mr. Richard GdP • •,,, so,i.hampton-buildings, (hasseery-lane, London ; fr isle tsrs. Ist-r ep and Jeffreys, Shrewsbury. nja.n n Alen, now or late 'of Trent-Lock, pariah of Sawlei,l .I.s-tbysh;re, vie , ostler, dealer and ehaprnan, May 3, 4. and 31, at eleven. at the Flying Horse in, Nottingham. Attorniee. Mr. Wise , Nentinghani ; or Mr. Barbor, Fetter-lane, London. Ldward Harrison and Jahn Walkington, of New Mahon, York s.liff currier', dealers, chaptoen, and copartner', May gn i , 30, and 9., at eieven at the Cross Keys Inn, New Mahon.— • Amaral.* Mr: George Morton, Gray's-Inn-square, London ; or Messrs Paul and Simpson, New Matto's. Thomas Collins, of Witney, Oxfordshire, lanket manufacturer, d:aler and chapman, April 26. May 3, and 31, at eleven, at Loudon. Attorniel, Moire. Foulkes, Langtord and Walord, houthamoton-street, Covent-Garden. Thomas Cogan, late of Chin -square, Houndsditcb, London, salesman, dealer and chapman, April 23, SO, and May 31, at eleven, at Guildhall. Attorney, Mr. Pope, Modiford-court, Fauber& street. _ Benjamin Linthorne, of Wailsrook, London, and James Hare Jolllffe, late of Quebec, but vow of Crewkerne, Somersetebire, merchants and partners, April 30, May 3, and 31, at one, at Gosidhatl. Attornies, Mews. Kaye, Freshfield and Kaye, New link Building', London. • George Saville Wilson, late of the Grecian Coffee-house, Dere reux-coart, Strand ,' Middlesex , merchant, dealer an d chap man, April 90, May ot, and sl at eleven, at Gaildhail. Ann& 1 - 4 "- ) Men "' 1 / 4 11 'ad brorninj, Hoibern.courr, Gray's-Inm Vslillisett Firth, of Liversidge, Yorkshire, clothier, dealer steel chapmsa, April 26, May 7, and 9t, at eleven, at Guildball.—. Attorney, Mr. Butler, Ave Maria-lane, Londoa►. DIVIDENDS to be made io the COUNTRY. May 5, Charles Bedford, of Norwich, brazier, at four, at the Angel, Norwich. May 11, Philip Norris, Liverpool, iron-mer chant, at one, at the Globe, Liverpool. May 10, Samuel Thur ston, Ipswich, mister, at eleven, at the Great White Horse Inn, Ipswich. May 9, Harry Furber, Plymouth; dealer In china, at eleven, at the London-Inn, Plymouth Doek. May 9, Thomas Weighiman, York, glove-manufacturer, at eleven, at the White Dog in Stone-gate, York. May 10, John Cockburn, South Shield, grocer, at eleven, at the George Inn, Newcastle. May 9, 'rhos. Barns and Thomas Sefton, Blackrod, Lancashire, calico-printer, at ten, at the Bridge Inn, Bolton. CERTIFICATES, MAY 7. Obadiah Dickinson, South Sbaoltis, linen.draper. Joseph Read, Ringwood, Hants, =hater. Henry Wm. Smith, Fleet-market, grocer. Nathaniel Cooke, Princes square, Kennington ' merchant. obn Reeves, of Union-street, Holton, plaisterer and builder.— James Whiffing Sigp, of Aveley, Eisex, dealer and chapman.— August William Lester, St. Mary Axe, merchant.' Wm. Hallett and John Hardie, of Queen-street London, druggists. Ezekiel Haskell, Liverpool, grocer. John Queen-street, Lucas-street, Gray's Inn-lane, smith and ironmonger. [For Military Promotions see the last gave 1 P 4 RLI.IMENTdRr INTELLIGENCE. HOUSE OF LORDS, APRII. 19. The West India Trade Bill. the West India Shipping Bill , and the Legal Quays Bill, received the Royal Assenr by Commission; the LORD . CHANCELLOR, the Duke Of MONTROSE, and Lord WOLSINGBAkt, sitting as Commissioner.. Lord ELLENBOROUGH presented a Petition from the Debtor's confied in Newgate, praying relief.—lt was laid upon the table. • • . Lord NAPIER presented a Petition from Lady Ann Hamilton Fullirton and Lady Georgina Mackie, respecting an Appeal which had been before the House. The consideration of it was postponed till Thursday at the suggestion of Lord LAUDER DALE, that the irreguidtity might be ascertained, the prayer being the re-hearing of a cause upon which the House had already pronounced a final judgment. Papers from the Court of Chancery in Ireland were presented at the Bar, as well as an account of the number of Hired Armed Vessels at present in the service of Great Britain. THE LATE NEGOCIATIONS, &C. The Earl* of LIVERPOOL begged to call the .attention of their Lordships to what passed relative to the late Negotiations previous to the recess. He had then informed the House, that it was the intention of Government to lay upon the table certain papers upon this important subject. Events had since oc curred, which rendered such a proceeding, at present at least, unnecessary, as fresh negociations had been commenced, sllbich, it was hoped, would be speedily brought to a favourable termination. In this situa tion of affairs, his Majesty's Ministers conceived that the production of the documents already referred to' could be of no public advantage, and considerable in- , ' convenience might possibly arise from it. This ex.' planation was all he thought it necessary now to give upon the subject. Earl GREY was glad to understand distinctly frinti the Ndole Earl, that negociations were now on foOt, which were likely to have a result that would promote the general happiness and welfare of the country. He wished, however, perfectly to understand, whether the papers relative to the discussions at Chatillon would be produced on some future occasion, or whether Mi nisters considered them, in the new state of affairs,' completely out of view, and consequently that it would not be necessary to lay them before Varliament ? He hoped to receive a distinct answer upon this pojat before he addressed the Hoostilurther. The Earl of LIVERPOOL thought tlpt IA had already given a' Sufficient explanation Ay the (him.' merits were not laid upon the table. HEM nt*wish that :my thing that fell from him should at.all pre. judge the question, how far-it might or might not be proper to produce them on a future occasion—that must depend upon circurnstacccs. It was not difficult to imagine, that events might take place which would render, it improper and unwise that the papers regard ing the Negotiation at Chati . llon should he submitted to the public. At present, however, he did not mean to pt ejudge the question. Earl GREY expressed some surprise at the appa rent uncertainty of the Noble Lord as to the line of , conduct he 'would pursue with regard to the docu menu he had him elf pivoted to lay befUte Parlia ment. •He felt every disposition to place as much con fidence in Ministers as the present circumstances of the country might demand, but be could not comprehend upon what prineiple, or upon what ground, the papers in question were now withheld: The Noble Earl, be fore the recess, had stated, that he only waited until the arrival of the official Declaration of the Allied Powers, and that as soon as it arrived Ministers would feel it their duty to afford every information in sup port of the tuts stated in that Declaration, to con vince the world of what Earl Grey trusted there was no doubt—the moderatiOn of his Majesty's Govern ment, and of the Allies, in the course of the important discussions at Chatillon. That Declaration had now been printed, and it set forth (not, perhaps, so dis tinctly and explicitly as could be wished) the grounds upon which the negociations had at length been ter minated. The documenti that were to have been supplied, contained merely the evidence to support and confirm the assertions in that instrument,' affording any thing new that might become the sub ject of vague discussion. Under these circumstances his Lordship could not imagine any reasonable ob jection that could be urged to the performance of the promise made before the adjournment of the House, since he felt convinced, that on an examination of them it would turn out that the negociations had been broken of by the ambitioa of Bonaparte, and the injustice of his demands, and not by any want of moderation on the part of the Allies. He did not wish to go into a debate of this subject at present, and he was willing to give to Ministers all the confidence that they had a right to require. He felt the utmost satis faction in those events which had occurred since the rupture of the negociations at Chatillon, being con vinced, that the termination of hostilities in the mode now to be expected was, upon the whole, the best that could have been attained for the preservation of the general liberties of mankind, and for the peace, security, and happiness of Great Britain. It was the best, with only. one exception ; for he could have wished, that what had recently been done in Paris, in the presetto l 4 foreign force, had been accost]. Olished by the painfluenced exertions of gte french people. The result, such as it was, was one front which we might augur the most beneOcial consequences.— He was extremely anxious, however, that wry infor mation should be supplied that might tend to give effect to the happy state of things now about to be established. The production of thesedocumentawould not only have the important consequence of satisfying the people under the domiulon of the Allied Sove. l reigns (though indeed the subjects of some of them would not require it) but of satisfying the native, of France that aU that has been done has been done justly, among whom his Lordship believed there yet remained many doubts, and some seeds of disunion.— The papers would convince the world that the Go. vernment now established in France is founded on truth, and in justice, and that the . attainment of peace in the former instance was obstructed by im measurable and unprincipled ambition. The advan tages resulting from such a disclosure would be mani fold : it would inspire almost unbounded confidence in those, whose moderation, not whose exorbitancy, had been the cause of the liberation of Europe_from the yoke of tyranny. The Noble Earl seemed unde cided as to the aniduct he should pursue, and under these circumstances Earl Grey felt it his duty to put in his claim to call for the documents in question at a future day, and to make them the foundation of some Parliamentary proceeding. The Earl of LIVERPOOL would -only- trouble the House with a few words upon what had just fallen from the Noble Earl. Towards the conclusion he had spoken of the necessity of disclosing the docu ments in question, for the sake of c..nvincing the people of France of the unreasonable pretensions of the enemy ; his Lordship (Liverpool) believed that he might venture to assert, that upon this point the mind of the Noble Earl might be perfectly at ease, since there was no doubt, whatever differences might exist, there was not the slightest doubt as to the real' and just causes of the late happy events. The Noble Earl had not correctly stated what passed on this sub. jest previous to the recess ; he (Lord Liverpool) had then informed the House that certain papers would be laid upon the table as a foundation for some sub. sequent Parliamentary proceedings, the institution of which the Prince Regint might recommend. No rn,in could now say that such a proceeding svnulil not be wholly unnecessary ; and the general rule n pa pers were laid before the House must be ahind.ined if they were now produced. His Lordship :Omitted that this was not the only ground on %%inch the pro duction of doc uments might be called for, and it would be perfectly competent to the Noble Lail, on any future day, to move for the papers in que s tion. or for any others he might deem necessary in the view he should take of this important question. In the opinion of Ministers, however, the reason for submit ting these papers to the country was now removed. and certainly at present no benefit could be derived, and some inconvenience might result from the dis closure. Earl GREY observed, that the only ground on which he could accede to the proposition of the Noble Lord, was the declaration that inconvenience would arise to the public from the exposure. Charged as Ministers now were with the conduct of transactions of such unprecedented magnitude,, if they chose upon their responsibility to declare that puhlis inconveni ence would result fiom the production of these decu 'ments, he (Earl Grey) could de nothing but acqui esce. When, however, the possibility of that inconve nience should no longer exist, he might perhaps move for the production of the papers. The Earl of CAR LISLE, though he allowed him self to be comparatively. ignorant upon questions of this nature, yet he could'easily foresee that many dis advantages: might be the consequence 'of producing, time doetrenvots, Jr:ought sot. to be forgotten, that - England wae, only mg out of ,fivy . greet parties at present engaged, and thc)ippecessary publication of 'tbeie papers might create dustiest, and even differences, at a ban when events had occurred 'which even the othet day could scarcely have been hoped.' A short same since when tkankelia which he so heartily On corred) were voted to Lord Wellington, he did ex pect to have heard from the opposition side of the House, some acknowledgment at least, 'that in the share they had borne in recent events, his Majesty's Ministers had deserved will of their country. ( flear; hear!) That opportunity . not having been taken, his , Lordship felt it incumbent upon him (and the more so because for so many years he hid telt it necessary to vote in resistance of • the measures of Government) to give them that applairet they had so well merited In securing the peace, liberty, and welfare not only of this country but of all Europe. This tribute of approbation might have been given by, an individual who might be able to speak, but who could• not feel more than his Lordship. Independently ot the great talents they had displayed, their judgment and policy well called for the admiration of the House. The moderation they had &hewn was only second to that of that great man the Emperor of Russia : his domi. nions had been ravaged, his subjects ruined, and his ancient capital destroyed ; yet, when his victorious arms had carried him to Paris, when his standard floated upon the walls, what was the revenge he had taken ? it was indeed a glorious revenge, that might well excite the envy of mankind—it Was the revenge of returning good for evil. (Rear, hear.) He bad not even entered as a conqueror ; he had dictated no terms, but had allowed the people of France freely to judge for themselves, to form the basis of a Constitution, which, if the superstructure correspond with the foundation, was likely to become one of the fairest fabrics that the world could boast. ,This C,onaittuiori would not only, promote the happiness of France...but of all the con tiguous countries. The Emperor Alexander seemed .to have outstripped record,, in moderation, clemency, and generosity. Earl GREY trusted that the House would allow him to make a few remarks upon what had just fallen from his Noble Friend. In the first place he had urg ed that no advantage could be obtained, and he had imagined a possible risk in the production of these documents. Although be (Lord Grey) was not dis posed now to discuss the question, he might state ge nerally, that in a free Government publicity was al ways beneficial, and whenever a question arose, in which the moderation, the justice, or the honour of the Administration was concerned, an exposure of the motives on which certain consequences had been at tained, must always be of advantage, not only to the particular country but to the world at large. As to the possible risk that might be incurred, he would not indulge in Conjectures; for when Ministers on their own responsibility, chose to declare that inconveni ence would be the result, he was wiling to take it on trust for the present, until circumstances should ena% ble him, by the disclosurt of the papers, to ascertain the trittb of ate assertion ! , With regard so the pecu liar danger referred to by his Noble - friend, occasion ed by our intimate connection apj . concert with other Governments, be must be aware that the risk was not ' greater now than at the period when the Noble Earl promised the production of the documents previous to the adjournment of the House. AU that wasnow re. quired was that they should now be laid on the table, at least those that were in conformity with the Declara. tion of the Allies, in which all the Powers concurred. If there were any private communications, minutes ct secret interviews, or conversations, it was in the dii. eretion of the Noble Lords opposite to withhold them. With regard to the remainder of my Noble Friend's speech (said Earl Grey) I know not exactly whether it was meant to cast an imputation upon those who usually mewl , ' this side of the House. It seemed to imply an unwillingness en °Ur part—an unwillingness on the part of me and my friends, to give his Mak.. ty's Ministels a just tribute of approbation, and he instanced Ate recent case of the vote of thtoks to Lord Wellington, on which occasion he complaie• that no expression of admitatim was employed. I believe that I was the only individual on these benche who said any thing upon the subject, and if I was not as forward and zealous as the Noble Earl (Lives pool) himself ip applauding the achievements and ex pressing our gratitude for the services ( , 1" Lord Vs'el. lington I can only say thii I failed, wost lamentable, in the language I selected, to give utterance to de sincere and ardent feelings of my heart. Further than chit I think the occasion did not require. j cam): help thinking that there is something a little enrace dinary, if not inconsistent, in the statement of my Noble Friend, who is unwilling that the document , should be produced, on which-only we can found sz. opinion, and yet he calls upon us to follow his exam. ple in pronouncing an eulegium upon the genetai ter.. duct of the servants of the Crown. lam inclined to believe, as firmly as he does, that the measures 01 Government, in recent transaction% have been most meritorious : that is my belief, but how can I capes., it as a decided opinion, or rather as the ecnrictirn at my mind, till I have before me the proofs by which my opinion is to be formed and my conviction to he ratified ? (hear, hear,) I might, perhaps, ray that even believe that their conduct has been most admi rable in a point where it seemed probable that it would be most erroneous, I mean the moderation of their demands. Ministers have exhibited a moderation, meritorious because it offered peace on the banks of the Rhine • meritorious because again, even as late a s the 18th March, it made another liberal, sincere, and candid proposal to that unfortunate and deluded man, for the restoration of tranquillity. I rejoice more than all, because it is my belief that the same moderation has been a material ingredient and acces sary in producing the very state of affairs that is now the subject, not merely of my appl a use, but of univer sal exultation. Had it not been for this moderation we should not now have had to rejoice in the dethrone. ment of Bonaparte, in the destruetioe of his power, and in the restoration of the legitimate family of France. Had Ministers been so iU.advised as to listen to the intemperate Councils that would have had the cause of the Bourbons proclaimed in the commence ment, I am convinced that we should not now have wit. messed the conclusion of the horrors and calamities of war. His Lordship proceeded to notice the adoption by Ministers of the very terms be had formerly used re, garding peace, and further to.vindicate himself from the charge of backwardness applause, which-was only restrained by a .deficienocot information. He Concurred in all the praise that bad been lavished upors the Emperbr Alexander, for the noble and glo rious revenge he had taken uped the Frqnch capital. Amid the shouts of victory, he had listened to the cries of humanity ; and though his own country had severely bled by the inflictions of invaders,. when his turn had arrived - for retaliating upon his rummies, in stead of dyeing hii sword in the blood of his foes, he had stretched out his protecting inn to shield the un fortunate victims of hostirmes. Such conduct had raised the Emperor of Russialte 'a height of glory which none hid hitherto attaineat lino at the bead of a conquering army, hi issid'elibted no inflame* over the popular opinion ; - helsad neknowledgesishat principle for which his ordship had contended at the commencement of the Trenth *evolution, viz. the indefeasible and indsputable right of the people to regulate their own concerns, tothoose their own Government, and the immorality and injustice of suf fering that right to be interfered with by foreigners. He could not, however, help wishing that the late events had occurred without the suspicion that at tached to interposition of a foreign force. No nian could feel more strongly than himself, how much was due to the Emperor Alexander, -aedhe could not help indulging a wish and a hope that he would trans plant sqme scyon of the tree of liberty he had raised in France, into his own dominions, particularly among the suffering inhabitants of COurland. Such a hope would appear, indeed, chimerical and roman tic, had it not been encouraged by the promise his re cent conduct had siamtnted. Then might " Alex ander" be inscribed on that short but brilliant page of history, in which were registered the few names of those great and good men who had sacrificed their own personal views"to the great interests of their country ; then might in fumy be read the united appellitions of Alexander . and . .,okYashington, to ,which alone it would be Kpioa sad subordinate.-- His Lordship concluded very, eloquent and ani mated speech, by expressing his sincere belief that Ministers deserved all the applause they had received, but requiring the necessary evidence to prove that it was merited. t Earl of CARLISLE denied that he intended to w any imputation upon his Noble Friends: he only meant to express astonishment that he bad not been anticipated. With regard to the rupture of the negotiations he was sure he did but express the gene ral sentiment, when he stated his sincere joy at thes rupture of the negotiations At Chatillon. The sueki jest was then dropped. The Salt Duty Bill passed through a Committee and was reported without amendment. The Earl of LAUDERDALE presented a Peti, lion from about AM individuals, connected with Ship-building in the Port of London. It waS lain upon the table.—,Adjuerned. .°./1 130US1i OF COMMONS. • This day having been appointed for the Ballot to. appoint the Committee on the Petitions against .the ' Galway Election, on which occasions it is necessary 100 Members should be present to mike s HoSies there being only 51 Members present at far (Mock s the House was adjourned till to-morrow. L