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1 • • ROYAL EXCHANGE AM/RANCE-OFFICE, " RatabMalted by Royal Charter in the Reign of King George I. March, tM 4. 1 the 56th instant, are hereby informed, that receipts are now reedy to be delivered at the Company's Gibe's, ow the Royal ?change and in Pall-Mall, as well as by their respective Agents in the several Counties; and the parties assisted are requested to apply for the renewal of their Policies, es or before the 9th of April nest, as the usual fi fteen days allowed for payment, be yond the date tit each Policy, will then 'spire, SAMUEL PENNING, jun. Secretary. ••• Attendance is given, daily, at the sail Offices, for the As surance of Buildings, Goods, Merchandise, and Ships in Harbour, fs Dock, or while Building, from Loss, or Damage by Fire; and also for the Assurance of, and granting Annuities en Lives. 81. B. Fire Policies will be issued, free of exper j ae, to the As sured. where the annual Premium amounts to A. se epwesd!. 1 i 1 . 1 1 V i 1 il , 1 7 i li 8 . Ii II d '; It , 1., . . , ..., • I , • . a .. , ~ , '! i • I, I t 1 i . ti 1 i 1 ' . i : : 11 1 f • i !* 1 , , •, I • , '1 • 1" 11 . ; . . 1 1 I . I , . I • I 1 1 I I 11 1i ~ 1 I 1 I 1 I I . I I 1 1 i I 1 I ~.1 1 ; 1 I 1 1 1 , 1 1 i 1 . 1 1 1 I 1 i 1 ,• ,t 1 ! % • • I 1 . , . : . . , . . . . . . . . . .•: : . : : N CLASSICAL JOURNAL. lust publisbed, pr. es. THE CLASSICAL JOURNAL, No. XVII. • containing a variety OtCLASSICAL, BIILICAL lad OUCH CAL Liitammas. (Published Quarterly.] CONTENTS : 1. A Defence of Public Schools. 3. ()ratio da Constitutions Tragceliarum. 3. In corm. Epod. Eurip. Continent. • 4. Catalog's Proelet:damn pvbl. et priv. G. Avesta per se meatre liibernetit clslaccc. lode a die siii.Octobris habendarunt. S. Epithets in Poetical Composition. 6. Bibliographical Inaccuracy. ADOIRSAIIIA LITIIt ARIA, No. I. 6. Jnquigy into the Causes of the Diversity of Human Charac ter in various Ages, Nations, and Incliwithels. O. On the Greek Fathers. 10. On the Miscellaneous Observations of Authors, ancient and Modern. 11. Mon Nelson'. Prize Poem. Rentarks on Strabn. IS. Resemblance between tht"English and Italian Languages. 14. ETTMOLOOICAL DISQUISITIONS. IF. Illustration ut St. Gregory's Epitaph on St. Basil. 16. Classical Connexions. 17. Suet °Miss Coltatus cum MSto Dunelmensi. 111. F.gyrtian Etymology. IS. Loci guidons Lucian' emenilati. SO. Conjectura in locum Dialogi de causis corrupts eloqueetiz. 31. Casimir and Burns. Vt. An Answer to a late Book written against Dr. Bentley, TalatlVe to some MS. Notes on Callimachus. 63. Dr. Pares Itneript. for Sir .1 Moore's Monument. ' 24. Peecilographia Graco. With tree plates. 23. Poison's Collation of the Nativists MS. of the Odyssey. 36. Marathonion Arriqu'ties. IT. Bp. Pearson 's Minor l'racts, Chronologically arranged. 36. The Language of Flowers, Fruits, &c. used by the Turkish Ladies in the harems. 39. Biblical Synonym*. 30. On the Conformity of the Gr. Lat. end Sanskrita Languages. With a variety.of other Classical and Biblical Articles. Sold by Sherwood, Neely, and Junes, I.ondoti ; and all other Booksitrs in Town and Country. SPAN MN .P 4 PARS. TARRAGONA, MARCH 17. The blocicadeot,Burcelona continues to increase in strictness. The enemy's garrison having suffered severely in a late sally, have not made another ; and though almost constantly on duty, they are unable to toyer the whole extent of the place. On the 2d inst. Haber?. the Governor, issued an order for expelling such of the inhabitants as had not provisioas for se veral months. GRANADA, MARCH ts. . - This day pr.:session of the domain called the Soto de Roma was given to the Agent of Lord Wellington. MADRID, MARCH U. Gerona, Olot, and Puycerda, are now free ; so that there remain to the enemy only three or four fortresses in Catalonia, together with Peniscola and blurs iedro. MADRID. MARCH s 4. In reation to the expected arrival of his Majesty, we have only to add, that on the 9th, he received from the Frenth Government ten or twelve blank pass ports, wherein he might insert the names ut any indi viduals he pleased. This night General Zayas set off post, but we knew not .whither. SITTING OF THE CORTES, MARCH 24. A message was received from the Secretary of State, informing the'Cortes of a letter which had, on the preceding night, been brought by the Marshal de Campo Don Jose Zayas, signed by King Ferdinand VII. and acquainting the Regency, that, on the 13th inst. he meant to set out from Valencey for Perpig nan ; and that he was anxious to arrive speedily in Spain, meaning to come by way of Catalonia. This information excited great enthusiasm among many of the Members; and Senor Arispe proposed that the Regency should send the original letter of his Majesty, ,as the Coftes must be anxious to see it.— After some conversation, this was agreed to ; and the Secretary of State went to bring the letter. In a , -Short time he returned, and observed, that the letter contained no secrets, but the Regency had at first thought that it ought to be read in a secret sitting, from a principle of decorum towards the King. He, however, now read it as follows : 44 The contents.of the letter which the Regency wrote to me, under the date of January 29, and trans. mitted by Don Jose de Palaces:, were- extremely grate ful to me. From it I perceived how anxiously the nation desired my return; I myself do not less wish 4t, in order . to dedicate my efforts, upon my arrival on the Spanish territory, to form the felicity of my beloved subjects (vasallos), to whom on so many accounts I am indebted. 44 1 have the satisfaction to acquaint the Regency that my return will forthwith take place ; since it is 113 y intention to depart from hence on the 13th inst. on the route for Catalonia; and in consequence the Regency will take the measures which it may deem necessary, after having heard the bearer of this letter, Don Jose de Zayas, with regard to every thing that ►elate to my journey. ay m w With regard . re-establishment of the Cortes, p( which the Regency speak to me in their letter, as Well as every thing that may have been done during my absence, usetudy to the kingdom, it will alwayb merit my approlution, as conformable to my Royal intentions. (Signed) fIRDIN4ND." Vatencsy, March 'to t 7 During, and Age the reading of the letter, ex traordmAry spplanerwas testified ; and the letter was handed abodt tt, slant of the Deputies, who were aTtio 4l 6 to ifpe 'Majesty's signature. ft was read a second tinwi l 1 . 4 the request of some Csentlemen, And crl coatinfites the word t 4 subjects," a voice esflaimed awli are not sobjec t os • , . Senor Arispe._Th e interrupted the fiscret4ry, taytng, awe axe pot subjects," tilled me 4. • with pleasure. We• Sr. not in effect vase& of any but the law : but the unfortunate Ferdinand, who has never seen the Constitution, may be, excused ; since even from patriots, words peculiar to'the ancient des potism have occasionally escaped. He then apostro phised the King in an address Toll of patriotic and truly Spanish sentiments : concluding with the• two following propositions, which were approved : Ist. That the Regency should be invited to adopt the necessary measures that the King may take the oath to the Constitution, in the Hall of Sittings of Donna Maria de Aragon. 2d. That the Cortes request the Regency to con fer some mark of attention on the bearer of the King's letter. AFFAIR'S OF NORWAY. PROCLAMATION or PRINCE CHRISTIAN FREDERICK. 44 Norwegians I —Yon Uwe been informed that his Majesty King Frederick VI. notwithstanding tha love he bears you (which we have thankfully to acknow ledge,) has been compelled by the intrigues of the Swedish government, supported by numerous armies, to renounce his claims to the throne of Norway. " With rage you have heard, that you are surren dered to a Government which has entertained the ignominious thought, that flattering words and vain Kpromises could induce you to infidelity towards your ing; even so, as when they, in the midst of wantonly exercised the barbarous enmity of endea-. vouring to starve you, and thereby shake your con rage, which they knew ever to have been undaunted. She now conceives you capable of the weakness, that ! you would expose yourself to the same unfortunate! fate and yoke under which Sweden's sons groan, to, answer the ambition of a stranger, and fight abroad for foreign money ! But the free people of Norway Can fix their own destiny ! Swear to found the in independence of Norway ! Call Goo to witness your sincerity, and supplicate the benediction of HEAVEN on your dear country. It is Gon's will, loyal Nor wegians, that I, the hereditary Prince of Denmark's throne, should be at this conjuncture amongst you, that through the harmony which reigns in your hearts you may be saved. " I have heard the public voice for independence, for serious and unlimited resistance against foreign violence. Inspired as lam for Norway's happiness and honour, it is a sufficient inducement to me to re main amongst this faithful people, as long as I can be useful to their independence, and maintain tran quillity and order. Appointed by PROVIDENCE to conduct at present the reins of this realm, I shall pro tect with a firm hand, and without regarding dangers or difficulties, the security of Norway and its laws. " An independent assembly of the most enligh tened men of the nation, shall, by means of a wise constitution, give renewed strength to this country, in order to withstand its public and private enemies, and it will depend upon them whether I shall con tinue the trust now reposed in me by the wish of the nation. " Beloved People of Norway I —I have already re. ceived numerous proofs of your attachment and con fidence. I shall ever feel myself happy and safe amongst you. I shall strive to revive your com merce, the sources of opulence. Nothing will be nearer to my heart, than to keep far from yon the scenes of raging war : but when foreign force at tempts to violate the 'liberty and independence of this State, then we shall evince that there is sufficient power within us to revenge ins u lts, and courage to prefer death to shameful subjugation. Grief and affi-ction we will readily overcome, if implacable elle- Imes refuse us peace. Within this State but one sen timent must prevail—to make every sacrifice for our country—to preserve Norway's honour, and give it its ancient brilliancy. Our efforts will then be crowned by GOD with succ4:ss, and Norway will again confirm the troth, that that nation is invincible which fears GOD and adheres with zeal to its native country." PROCLAMATION. RESPECTING THE RELATION WHICH SHALL EXIST WITH OTHER NATIONS, AND THE ABOLITION OM PItIVATEERINO. 1 ° Christiania, February 16,1614. " I, Christian Frederick, Regent of Norway, Prince of Denmark, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein, make known, that as well myselt as the nation of Norway at large, consider it as a great favour on the part of King Frederick VI. that, before he absolved us from our oaths, he established peace between us and Great Britain. It shall always be my aim to maintain it with that and with other nations, and it is theretore solemnly declared, that— " 1. Norway is at peace with all That Power only is its enemy, which tuay violate the independence of the nation, and invade with arms iu their bands the borders or coasts of Norway. 44 it. Free access to the kingdom of Norway is allowed to the ships of war and merchant vessels of every nation. " 5. The regulations respecting privateers and their prizes, of March 211,1810, and supplements of 27th of August and De cember, are hereby annulled, and to be considered as having not been in effect since the 14th of January last. Any thing done since then, tonaded on these regulations, is revoked. . ••4. AU prizes or property condemned or confiscated since the 14th of January, shall immediately be restored. " 5. All the privateer of foreign Powers shall leave our ports wi bin 14 days immediately after these presents are known in the respective ports. All prizes shall be restored. " 6. All prisoners shall be delivered up ex mem, and the pri vate debts of the prisoners of Norway shall be paid. " 7. Ship. phony - Dation whatsoever, importing in the king dom of Norway two-thirds of their cargoes in grain, or other provisions, are allowed (any law or regulations to the contrary notwithstanding) to import any merehatidizes they think proper, paying the customary duties. In this last cue even " r I.th will be allowed to he exported in such vessel to the extent of two-thirds of its cargo." =TRACT OF A LETTER. " Gottcuburgb, March IS, 1814. 44 After many miseries, I at last arrived safe here. There is little business doing here, anti people tAke as little interest in Europe4n politics here as if they did not belong to that part of the world. They care little about the incorporation of Norway to Sweden, and of the resistance of that country. The Swedes are not strong, in a Military point of view, but well. equipped and nourished ; the Norwegians full 50,00() to 1 10,000 strong, but half starving, badly armed and unexperienced. The latter are, and it may be said of all classes of the inhabitants, furious against the 4a , edes • the system of starvation practised by them against Norway having made tpo deep an impression ever to be forgot. In the bishoprick of Drontheim more than .5000 people have died, in consequence of living upon unwholesome bread, baked or roasted o r dried fish bones t .poss, and 4r.bark. On opening the beaks of these miserable victims, large lumps of ab sorbed turpentine have hen found in their enrrails. 66 The conquest of Norway may be pronounced extremely difficult, being, like the whole of the coun try, one Gibraltar. The inhabitants are well aware that the Swedes can starve them ;-but they have the foolish idea that England • will assist them, at least, they have no doubt that Great Britain will allow the importation of grain. The intelligence of peace with England, not generally known- in Norway, on our arrival, made many cry for joy to whom we made the communication. Without trade, Norway can never subsist. The Regent, Prince Christian (of whose good sense, by the by, we have had efficient proofs), they call here the rebel Prince, because h' lt.s acted against the orders of his Master, the King of Den mark ; but it is supposed that the whole is a rs econ certed plan between the King and Prince Christian. Should it come to hostiiities, the carnage will be dreadful. They' say here, that it is impossible to break the ice for the convenience of the packets. Every thing, in fact, is impossible in this country which requires exertion." DUTCH AND GERMAN PAPERS. • NEW CONSTITUTION-LNSTA I.LATION OF THE SOVEREIGN PRINCE. Amsterdam, April 1, lAI4. Previously to Saturday, the 27th ult. this city was filled with an immense conciturse of people assembled from all parts of the States, to witness the delivery of the Constitution. At nine o'clock on Saturday morning all the pre parations for the reception of the Sovereign Princess were completed. The Prince had arrived two days before in II private carriage. Her Royal Highness was expected at two, but did not arrive till four o'clock. The landsturm, armed with pikes, to the number of 11,000, were ranged the whole length of the Heergragh and Kalver Straat to the Palace, which was surrounded by numerous bodies of militia and horse guards. Every house was decorated with garlands of orange flowers and evergreens. Flags were displayed from the windows, and the habita tions of the principal persons of distinction were fes tooned with silks and cambricka. The effect was beautiful ; every house, from the ground to the para. pet, was filled with spectators, and in many places, the windows were taken out. The arrival of her Royal Highness was announced by the firing of cannon and ringing of bells ; the shouts of the people were h +rdly less loud ; her car riage was preceded by the horse guards of Amster. dam, and followed by the life guards from the Hague, and the jager corps of Prince Frederick ; the whole forming a garde d'honneur. Numerous private car riages were in her suite. She was every where re ceived with shouts of Orasrge lovers." At the. Palace she was met by the Sovereign Prince, the Hereditary Prince, Prince Frederick, and all the great officers of state. After receiving their congratulations, she re tired to the apartments provided for her, but soon again appeared in the balcony, where she remained about a quarter of an hour, and then retired for the evening, the shouts of tke people contending with the thunder of the cannon during thew hole of this period. On Monday the Princess Dowager arrived, the ceremonies were in every particular as on the prece ding occasion. In the evening all the family went to the theatre, every seat and avenue of which was filled by five o'clock. On Tuesday morning the no. tables met in the new church ; the Prince walked in state from the Palace in superb robel, with the young Princes on each side, and presented Lhe Articles of the Covitution, that had been drawn up by the Council: It was agreed to with 24. dissentient voices. In the evening they went to the French Theatre. Wednesday, the day appointed for the installation of the Prince as Sovereign, by seven in the mo• wog the whole city was in motion, and at nine o'ciock the new church filled in every corner: 200 florins were offered for tickets the previous evening. At eleven the Princess entered, accompanied by the Dowager Princess, her Daughter, and Ladies of the Court.— In twenty minutesthe cannon announced the approach of the Prince ; he entered in great state, and in full robes, his sons on each side, preceded and followed by numerous military and naval officers, heralds, guards d'honneur, masters v f ceremonies, nobles in rich court dresses, pages, servants in state liveries, &c. The church was superbly decorated, and altogether exhibited a grand, regal, and interesting spectacle. They returned to the Palace in the same order, and appeared on the balcony, from whence the heralds proclaimed the Prince, amidst the most enthusiastic and extravagant acclamations of the people. New coins, commemorating the event, were thrown by handfulls amongst the populace, and also at the dif ferent parts of the city, where the Prince was again proclaimed. In the evening there was a brilliant illumination, and the streets were thronged till four o'clock the next morning. Dinners and balls innu merable. Thursday—The Royal Family visited, at one o'clock, the Felen Meritas, and in the evening attended the Amateur Concert there, which was splendidly fitted up for the occasion. This day there has been a grand Court held, and in the evening a ball, given at the great rooms, will be honoured with the presence of the Royal Family. The Hague, April I. Magnificent preparations are making here to wel come the Royal Family on their return from Am. sterdam to-morrow. A triumphal arch has been erected in the Von Hout, where booths are now standing, arid on a stage which has been clew.tad p• polite the Palace, a grand display rf• fire w k take place. We shall have a general NANCY, MARCH 20. His Royal Highness Monsieur, brother of his Ma jesty Louis XVIII. arrived here yesterday. A de. tachment of cavalry had been sent by the Governor. General to the frontier of the Government, to acconi pasty him in his route. His Rayal Highness alighted at the church of Bon-seceura, where he was received by the Governor-General, who presented him to M. Mique, the Sub-delegate, at the head of a deputation from the town. He listened with earnest attention to the speech of M. Mique, and replied in the most af fecting manner; when he announced the wish of the King his brother, to heal all the wounds of the coun. try, and particularly to make the French a nation of brothers, forgetting every thing which might prevent their harmonY, the acclamations of riw Ic Roi! Fit* le Conk fi'Arto4, l issued on all sides from the multi, tale, composed of persons of every rank. Ills Royal Highness afterwards proceeded to the house of the Go•ernor•General, where he dined with General Count Wittgenstein, and several other Russian and Prussian Generals. The cries of Vier is IN were te peAted in the great square, and accompanied his Rnyat Highness *hen he proceeded to the lodgings which he occupies until the house of the Bishop be prepared for his reception. The Journal de Fran fort, of the 23d March, con• tains the following PROCLAMATION. " General Kulow, Commander of the Sd Corps of the Prussian Army to the french. " Frenchmen ! We are in the midst of yogi—your Emperor has finced us to pass the Rhine—we have crossed the ancient frontiers of your country...we have been obliged to penetrate into the heart or France, to purchase with our blood, if it must be soh that peace which is as necessary to yon as to all Eu. rope. Your Ruler alone refuses it to ethausted pa. Lions ; he, to whom you have confided your li your welfare, your happiness—he has alone this war into the ntid►t of you, and converted the the plains of France into fields of battle. 66 A terrible revolution had nearly made Nicht. rians of you ; it is for let it never be renewed. It has been followed bt; the rule of a tyrant, and in stead of seeing your wounds healed, you have re. ceived more cruel and deeper ones. Profs by the present moment. which is favourable to yo us Dis. play new energy ; we expect it from you; far we de not regard you as enemies. " Break your chains—reoirn to the laws....be your. selves again. The nations will again love and esteem you, and an age of happiness will make you forget 20 years of suffering. " The same Providence that has permitted mon. sters to chastise an innocent nation, and an ambitious man to make the blood of the French flow in torrents ; this s une Providence has protected the life of the Pope, has aroused the patriotism of the neighbouring peo ple, and united in one will the hearts of the Allied So. vereigns. This will is immovable—virtue produced it, courage preserves, power maintains it—its object is Peace. 66 We do not come to dismember France ; it mus t always remain France. The Sovereigns do not pro pose to make conquests ; they desire to restore to every one what belongs to him. 66 We do not come to revenge upon you the evils which your soldiers have brought upon our country; your religion, your wives, your children, your pro perty, shall be respected. The soldier who commits excesses shall be severely punished. I promise it so; lemnly. We fight with your soldiers, not against the peaceable inhabitants of the country. Lay yoga-com plaints with confidence before me; 1 will do you jus. tice; you shall not be oppressed, either by soldiers or by your magistrates ; but do not oppose our opera. Lions. Receive the corps under my command as we have a right to expect, as warriors, who, following the road to glory, come to me: it your gratitude. We ate come to establish among you tranquillity, order, tom rns rce, your happiness as well as our own; I pledge myselt for it. _ _ , t Would a Prince, who prefers honour to every thing, a great General, a Frenchman by birth, come to France with:his.troops unless it were with the in tention of making you happy ? He will cover himself among yon with new glory:; his-detainy calls to con.. hat for your happiness, a!ter having so often combat• ed for your glory. 44 The Crown Prince of Sweden will come with 80,O($) fresh troops, to add the olive of peace to the laurels with which he will have again crowned self, in the bosom of hi:country." I 1 • 1 1 1 1 '< 1 _ 1 .~ .1 . .41' SWITZERLAND, MARCH 90. On the 13th of March the Austrian and Russian Ministers, Chevalier de Lebezeltern, and Count Capo d'lstria, arrived at Zurich from the Imperial head. meters at Chaumont, which they left on the I I th. they presented to the Government of Zu, rich their new credentials. as ExtrAordinary Ambas sadors to the Swiss Diet. The contents of both are 'exactly coincident. That of Count Capo d'lstria is as follows : •' We Alexander T. by the grace of Goa, Ell_ft peror and Autocrat of all the /tussles, Re. Re. del dare, by these presents, that on account of the friendly sentiments which we have always entertained towards the Swiss nation, we resolved on those mea sures towards it, which we took at the moment that the success of our arrnii enabled us to put a stop to the preponderating influence which France exercised, par ticularly over the neighbouring states. It was out wish that country not less celebrated for its political constitution and its manners, than for the firmness .and valour of its inhabitants, should be enabled to ob tain its entire independence by a free regeneration of its constitution, to he effected upon principles calcu lated tea reconcile all interests, and to give the union that common energy which might secure to the Swiss nation a suitable rank in the new system of the peace of Europe. These consederations were the . ground of the declaration which we made in conjunction with our august Ally the Emperor of Anima. Difficul ties however arose, which delayed a work so salutary for the happiness and the repose of Switzerland itself. The Diet will now assemble to deliberate on the Con stitution, and we have resolved to appoint far our re. sident at this Diet of the Swiss Cantons, in quality of Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotenr tiAry, our well beloved and faithful Count Capo d'lsr tria, our actual Counsellor of State, Knight of St, Anne of the first class, and of St. Wladinter of the third class. We authorize and empower him, by these presents, to declare in the most solemn manner the interest we take in the labours of the Diet, and In publish the principles whiclrguide us, and in pingo/1 7 mity with which we, and our high Allies, their Ma jesties the Emperor of Austria and King of Prussia, are ready to guarantee the 'New Constitution of the Swiss Cantons, and their independence. In testimony whereof we have signed these presents, and caused tq be affixed thereto our Imperial seal. (Signed) 6 f A LIM ANDILIte 6 4 Given at Chaumont. this sd Feb. tars, arsts ia the 13th year of our reign." BRUSSELS, MARCH 30, On the 2lst instant, at eight in the morning, fort, a strong fortress of the 4th rank, IT miles west from Basle, surrendered by capitulation. In it were found 57 pieces of large artillery, besides others of small calibre;lad a great Tsantity iJf military st ,, re:. Befort was the seat of mail sroitherieb 410 powder- 1 7 • I.' • .; • 1 1 - i i 1 1 , 1 i . 1 .