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r i11111.1171 • . . , • . • •4i . • • , • A . • • . . . . " • r • • • ." • fir . 5 , 41: 1 , - , • .0 ‘,... 411 1 1 • • ^ 1 1 , 7.• ,"'%.• • 0 , • .• .. • _ ~, -••• W Ni 11 1 ,:- , y►- 1 :[1 . , i • NumBER - 59331 FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1808. [PRICE SIX-PENCE THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.- ORDNANCE Pres , Jaew,y OD, 1808. THE PRINCIPAL OFPICEPS of HIS MA. . , e R7' PROCEEDINGS. HOUSE OF LORDS, IA.FIIitRY '2 8 . • The Bishop of Chester, and Lord Carlisle, took the oath. Scieral Papers were presented at the Bar, relative to the Irish Exchequer. Mi. Johnson, from the Commisslor.eri of Inquiry in Ireland, presented the Sixth Report of that Board, which was ordered to lie on the Table and to be lirintod. The augmented Curaciel Bill was ordered to be read a *send time this day sennight. tice ; and the only question upon the present subject was, whether the officers and mnn deserved thanks He knew a Noble Friend who commanded the exile dltion, and he was assured that Noble Friend had cx: erted himself to the utntost of his power, and that the army had followed his example and wishes. He thought no political opinion ought to prevent the thanks of the House, and ther,efore gave the motion his support. Lord AUCKLAND observed that there was no information before the House to shew the policy or propriety of attacking an unsuspecting and defintca less people ; but with respect to the execution of the service lie was clearly of opinion that it had displayed great ability, energy, and. skilL Lord MOLGRAVE observes*, Ile would rikain in what he had to Ea y from touching on the motives which induced Government to undertake the expedi tion. A Noble Lord (Holland) had alluded to the services of Lord Hood. He had the greatest respect for that Noble Admiral, but it was not necessary- for the House to thank Lord Hood for his services at Toulon. Lord Hood was there in the execution of his duty, and the place was put into his hands by the faction which then prevailed in the town. The ex ertions of Lord Gambier and Lord Cathcart were of a different nature. The station of the former, off Zealand, extended near 200 miles. By skill and promptitude, he had effectually prevented the ene my from receiving supplies, which was a service of infinite importance. There was ground not only to thank those officers for the humanity which they exercised, but for the judgment they evinced, and the alacrity with which they embarked the stores, and performed other services. These were brilliant ex amples of naval and military skill Twenty-six sail of the line had been prevented from falling into the hands of the enemy, and he thought that such servi ces called for the thanks of Parliament. Earl GREY supported the arguments of his Noble Friend (Lord Holland), and also expressed the re luctance which he felt in executing the painful duty of opposing the present motion. He could not admit tkat the magnitude and importance of the object at tained, was a sufficient ground for voting the thanks of Parliament. Let it be supposed, that at the time hostilities commenced with Russia, a Russian fleet larger than the Danish fleet, had been accidentally in a British port, and that in consequence of orders sent down to the Port Admiral, iv had stationed ships so as to prevent that fleet from escaping—would it have been attempted to be contended, that the magnitude and importance of the object attained would have been a sufficient reason for moving the thanks of Par ament for such a service. The magnitude and im portance of the object attained, was not therefore a sufficient ground for such a vote. He admitted that it ought to be a service of some magnitude for which the Thanks of Parliament were moved ; but, in order to entitle it to such an honour, there ought also to be difficulties and dangers, to overcome which, required the exertions of skill, and science, and ability. It was upon this principle thathe objected to the vote now pro posed ; because, however the possession of the Danish fleet might be considered an object of magnitude and importance ; yet, there was no sufficient opportunity for the exertion of skill and science, particularly of military naval skill: there were no difficulties or dangers to overcome. Besides, why were Parliament now to be called upon for aVote of Thanks for this ser vice, when it was stated in his Majesty's Speech, that it had been thought expedient to send so large a force for the attainment of this object, as should render all opposition useless and unavailing., He regretted that so painful a duty as that of opposing a Vote of this description, should fall to his Iota?? addressing their Lordships, for the first time ' • lapt, upon the princi ples he had already urged, he felt himself c )mpelled to give his negative to the motion. The motion was then put and carried, and ordered to be communicated to Lord Viscount Cathcart, on his taking his seat in the House. r s PRESENT EVENING, JANUARY 29, will be acied 'Open, ailed THE TRAVELLERS: After WW2 the hematite Melo4/rame, called ELLA ROSENBERG. T,-morrow, no Performance. Oe Monday, The Tragedy of Pizarro ; with Harlequin Furi tow/ JEST) s aRDANCE, da herd" , gi ns Nothe, That Proposalswill be received at their Office in Pall-Mall, on or before Monday the 22d of February next, froin such Perseus as Tray be willing to undertake the supply of IRONMONGERY ARTICLES for Dwelling-Houses, Ste. for service of this Dopart- meat, for a period of three years, agreeably to Patterns, which may be viewed at the Principal Storekeeper's Office in the Tower. Further particulars, together with the terms and conditions of the Contract, may be known, upon application at the Secretary's . Office, in Pall-Mall aforesaid, and also at the said Principal . Store-keeper's Office, in the Tower, any day between the hours of ten and four o'clock. ADMINISTRATION OF , JUSTICE DJ SCOTLAND. The LORD CHANCELLOR iptve no:iceof his intention to present to the House in the course of next week, a Bill touching the Administration of Justice in Scotland, and the touching ap peals to that House. The Bin would be similar to that which he presented to the House last session, but with some material alter ations which had been suggested by the wisdom of those from whom he had since received advice upon the subject. He inten ded to propose, that it should be read a first time and printed, and then lie owz for full consideration. The Proposals must be delivered at the Secretary's Office afore said, sealed up, and enderred " Proposals fee the Smokily of Iron. mongery Artieles;" but no Proposals can be 22d of February, at twelve o'clock at noon of the same day ; neither will any Tender he noticed, unless the Party making it, or an Agent in his behalf, shall attend.—By Order of the Board, R. H. CREW, Secretary. VOTE OP THANKS. Lord HAWKESBURY rose to make his motion, pursuant to notice, of returning thanks to the officers, Troops, and Seamen, employed on the expedition to Copenhagen. He observed, that it was his wish to put out of consideration every question which related to the policy or impolicy of the expedition to the Bal tic, and to direct the attention of their ,Lordships to the execution of the service by the army and navy.— In consequence of the menacing situation of Den mark towards this country, and the influence of the powers with whom we were at war, it was found ne cessary to equip a considerable force to sail for the Baltic‘ The grea test exertions were con s e quen tly made by the o ffi c ers and men employed on this ser vice, and the armament arrived with speed at the place of its appointed destination. The object of this force was to cut off all communication between the island of Zealand and the enemy. As far as the ' Noble Secretary had been informed, the service was most expeditiously performed under the orders of Lord Gambier. The armament arrived in the Sound at the end of July. On the 9th of August the army was to have been disembarked, but the Commanders, with humanity highly honourable, published a procla mation, warning the inhabitants of Denma r k t o avo id 'the danger which threatened, if they should resist.— On the 16th, nearly the whole of the army was dis embarked, when Lord Cathcart, again willing to pre vent an effusion of blood, published a second procla mation, which was disregarded as the first had been. The whole of the troops were consequently landed, with artillery, by the 23d, without opposition. The command of the debarkation was given to Major- General Sir Arthur Wellesley, who, considering the nature of the service, proceeded with a degree of 1 promptitude highly meritorious. On the Ist of Sep tember the army was so situated as to render the bombardment necessary ; but on the 2d a third pro clamation was issued to prevent the effusion of blood, which also proved unavailing with the inhabitants.— The object of the expedition wan then effected, by the exertions of the officers and men, in fifteen days, which afforded an extraordinary instance of valour and promptitude. If he were to state the principle on which this expedition was so effectually carried into execution, and justified a claim to reward, it was the magnitude of the service, which certainly ren dered extraordinary exertions neces-lry. If the Go vernment was founied in their belief that the Danish navy was to be opposed to this country, it was highly important that prompt and active measures should be adopted, and it could not be doubted that the exer tions had been adequate to the magnitude of the ser vice. No comment ought to be made by the House on the blood which had been spilt, because every at tempt had been made by the officers commanding the expedition to prevent the effusion of human blood.— In whatever view this expedition was taken, thanks were due to the army and navy, and he thought no man who considered the nature of the service, could object to bestow his approbation of their behaviour. One part of the service recfuired extraor dinary fatigue and exertion. In this invasion it was necessary to land heavy artillery, and the general ex ertion was adequate to the difficulty of the duty.— The Noble Secretary again urged the demand which the Officers, Seamen, &c. had upon the approbation of Parliament, and concluded with moving, that Thanks should be given to Lord Gambier, Lord Cathcart, Sir Home Popham, &c. for their services in the Baltic. ORATORIOS. qbe Public are respectfully informed, that the Performances will commence at the THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-OAR.DEr. TO -MORROW EVENING, JANUARY 30, with the Sacred Oratorio of THE MESSIAH. Composed by O. F. HANDeL. Principal Vocal Performers—Mrs. DICKONS, Mrs. BLAND, Miss BOLTON, and Madam DUSSEK ; Mr. BRAHAM, Mr. GOSS, Mr. GREY, and Mr. BELLAMY. Leader of the Band, Mr. ASHLEY ; Organ, Mr. J. ASHLEY. The Remainder of the Band and Chcirusses (which are nume rous and complete) by the most approved Performers. Doors to be opened at Sit-wbegin at Seven.—Half Price at Nine. VICTUALLING OFFICE, January 27, Ism THE COMMISSIONERS for VICTUALLING HIS MAJESTY's NAVY de hereby OW Notice, That on Monday next the lst of February, they will be ready toceeeive Tetiders in writing (sealed up) and treat for SIXTEEN HUNDRED QUARTERS of NEW PALE, and FOUR HUN DRED QUARTERS of New CLOSE-DRIED AMBER MALT, to be delivered in three weeks, by weekly proportions, into His Majesty's Vietnalting Stores at Deptford, and to be paid for by Bills payable with interest ninety days after date. Dozes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gallery tat Upper Gallery Is. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr, Brandon, at the Box- Office, in Hart-street. Correct Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre, price 6d. only. Those sold in the streets are spurious and imper fect—O. The Free List of the Theatre does not extend to the Oratorios. The Conditions of the Contract may be seen at the Secretary's Office. Al regard will ie had to any Tender in which the price shall not I,e inserted in words at length, or that shall not he delivered to the Board before One o'Cloci on the said Mayday next the lit of Fehrwary,nor soden the Perron who make, the Tender, or some Person or hi, 6ehay, attends, to answer when called for. THEATRE OF ANATOMY, 31.}3tREIM4TREET, GREAT M A RLBORO :1-1-ETR LE►T. THE ANNIVERSARY DINNER, of. the Gentlemen who have attended Mr. Brookes's Lectures, will be held at Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queemotreet, at Half past Five o'Clock, on Tueslay the. 9th of February. VICTUALLING-OFFICE, January 25, 1808. THE COMMISSIONERS for VICTUALLING STEWARDS Ralph Bleyborough, M.D. James Young, Esq. Thomas Whatek-y, Esq. Samuel Stephen Uppom, Esq. TICKETS les. To be had of Mr. Callow, Medical Library, Crown Court, NIS MAJESTn NAVY, de hereby give Noti4s, That on Tuesday the 2d of February next, they will be ready to receive Tenders in writing, (sealed up) and treat for Two Hun dred Tons of the best new CAROLINA RICE, to be answerable to samples, to be produced with the Tenders, to be delivered one half thereof in a fortnight, and the other half in a fortnight after wards, into His Majesty's Victualling Stores at Deptford, and to be paid for by Bills payable with interest ninety days after date. The Conditions of the Contract nay be seen at the Secretary's Office. Soho, and of Charles Hicks, Secretary. Theatre of Anatomy. STATE AND crrY LOTTERIES. HAZARD, BURNE, and Co. Stock-Brokers, at their State Lotter*Office, No. 93, Royal Exchange, Lon don, haw now on Sale Tickets and Shares for the ensuing EfATE LOTTERY ; which begins Drawing the Bth of March. •.• The Scheme of the State Lottery, with 3 Capitals £20,000 3 ditto 10,000 4 ditto 5,000 10 ditto 1,000 30 ditto 500, Scr.. &e. hillatThree Blanks to a Prize, and contains no fixed Prize.— it anise of nearly Double the Number of Capital Prizes of any lottery for many wars past, though some of those Lott:ries con uinett 03,000 Tickets. IViregard he hd to any Tessler in ¢t hick the price shall not he inserted in words at length, or that shall not he delivered to the Board be- Are one 'Wool oa the said Tuesday the 4d of February next, nor tans the person who m.aks the nadir, or taw terms on hit WWI, alttat, to answer .. .when called for. TO ARCHITECTS. WILTS-COUNTY BRIDEWELL. Twin and Shares for the CITY LOTTERY of FREE -I{OLDBOUSES, containing Capital Prizes of the estimated Value 4104,0001. are also on Sale as above ; the Drawing of whichwaltate place at Guildhall on the 26th April. Letters (postpaid) duly answered ; and country orders, se aseptiowd with remittance, attended to on the same terms as if preset ALL PERSONS, willing to send in PLANS for BUILDING a New COUNTY BRIDEWELL and House of Correction, at Devizes, in the County of Wilts, containing pro. per separate and distinct Places of Confinement for at least 100 Prisoners, having regard to classing them according to the nature of their crimes and punishments, and providing convenient Places for the Employment of those committed for hard Labour, are re quested to send the same, with Estimates and Proposals for carry ing such Plans into execution, to Mr. JOHN SWAYNE, at the Office of the Clerk of the Peace at Wilton, near Salisbury, Wilts, on or before the 19th day of March next. WELL WORTH SAVI?IC. Suers of TICKETS Sixteen Shillings a Ticket cheaper than at other Offices And Twenty Tho usan d, Ten Thousand, and Five Thousand Pounds Prizes, &c. &c. &c. PAID ON DEMAND AS SOON AS DRAWN, AT WARNER's, No. 16, CORKIIII.I., who submits J• the following Statements, that the Public may see clearly the tit advantne in buying at his Office. WAENY.E'S Pater... OTHER Orrtens' Pieces. Half 10 tit 0 Half 10 15 0 K 5 6 0 Quarter It is requested t1;41 such Plans and Estimates be sent sealed up, without Signatures, but with Mottos t or other devices ; aid that the same be accompanied with seared Letters (marked on the out side with corresponding mottos or other devices), containiag the Names and Addresses of the Persons sending the same. . . Information 4.4 to the intended Scite of the Building, and sther particulars, may be had, on application to Mr. John Swayne. Wilton, near Salisbury, Jan. 25, 1808. te2th ..... rateenth 2 13 6 I I.ighth 1 7 0 Sixteenth ...... 2 15 6 1 8 0 THE STATE LOTTERY Begins Drawing MARCH nth, IRO& Tile Sante contains a much greater abundance of Capital hires tban have been presented to the public for some yvar-, in so null a number of Tickets, viz. 3 o f ,520,000 190 3 • ...... 10,000 SO 4 5,000 4.5 MUD CITY LOTTERY TICKETS in Variety, at 7'.72.. hrtons in the country, sending Letters, (Post paid), enclosing he Notes, Post-Ofiee Orders, or short-dated Bills, will find ,atailitional advantag e , at 3. W A RN RR'S, as the Country Of fi ces "Ilmtly charge a higher price than the other London Offices. line —Money Letts must he pa id for as such. 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Printed for RiellAßD PHILLIPS, Bridge-street, London; and to be had of all Booksellers, with the full allowance to Schools. Cif whom may be bad, in two handsome Volumes, duodecimo, LECTURES on NArtyast. and EXPERIMENTAL PHILOSOPHY, by George Gregory, D. D. serving as an elucidation and commentary on the succeeding work, for the use of Teachers and the Senior Scholars. Lord HOLLAND trusted, that he did not feel any hostility towards the officers and men employed on the expedition to Copenhagen ; but however pain ful it might be to his private feelings, his sense of public duty called imperiously uponhim to oppose the motion made by the Noble Secretary. He was not satisfied that the service was of the magnitude stated by the Noble Secretary ; and he would protest against giving the thanks of Parliament, upon principles which were not recognized by the custom of Parliamenz.— When Lord Hood some years since took Toulon, which was no inconsiderable service, the Parliament did not return thanks; and he contended, that the services performed at Copenhagen did not call for public thanks. The greatest Military Government that ever existed, he alluded to the Government Pt' Ancient Rome, had been frugal of public thanks.— Before their citizens could receive public . honours, they were bound to perform great and glorious ac tions ; and it became the British Parliament, upon the same principles of good government, to be care ful on whom they bestowed the thanks of the country. Lord MOIRA said, troops were not expected to exercise their judgment on the policy or impolicy of the service they had to perform. The question was, did the army and navy do their duty ? If it was pro ved that they did,perform their duty, it was impos sible for the Noble Lords to withhold their thanks. It was not because an attack had been made on a country comparatively detenceless. It was the expres sion of the public approbation for brilliant services, and he was of opinion that public services well per. formed merited public thanks. The country had ggi►en thanksto those who fought the battles of Tray falgar, Alexandria, and Maida, with the greatestjui: Lord HAWKESBURY then moved thanks to Lieutenint-Generals Sir Harry Burford, Bart. the Earl of Rosslyn, the Honourable Sir G. J. Ludlow, K.B. Sir David Baird, the Major-Generals, Bri gadiers, and other Officers employed, and an appro val and acknowledgment of the services of the Non commissioned Officers and Soldiers—which motions were agreed to, and ordered to be communicated by the Lord Chancellor to Lord Viscount Cathcart. His Lordship then moved the Thanks of the House to Admiral the Right Honourable Lord Gambier, for the judicious distribution of the fleet, thereby contri buting to the success of the expedition after all nego cation had failed, and for the promptitude displayed io fitting out the Danish ships and shipping the stores. The Duke of NORFOLK objected that the words relative to negociation tended to prejudge the ques tion of which notice had been given, and the object of which was to ascertain the nature of the previous negociation. Lord HAWKESBURY said that the negociation alluded to in the motion was merely that entered into by the Commanders itl their military capacity, and h.td no reference to political negociation. After a short conversation, the motion was about to be put, when The Duke of NORFOLK also objected that it was not usual to thank Admirals equipping vessel! • and shipping stores, and that there was no account before the House respecting the amount of the stores. Lord MULGRAVE contended, that to bring asap the Danish fleet was an essential part of the object, and that therefore the Admiral was entitled to thanks for the promptitude with which that had been effected. TheEarIofLAUDERDALE observed, that if the motion passed in its present shape, it would be thou out cf doors that there was great difficulty in making out a case to entitle Lord Gambier to the thanks of • Parliamerm Lord HAWKESBURY maintained that Lord Gambier was entitled to thanks, for so ably carrying that part of the service into execution. [Turn crow. . ___ " 'FBEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-GARDEN. . • THIS PRESENT EVENING, JANUARY 29, Nalll be performed the Tragedy of OTHELI.O, MOOR OF VENICE. btbello, Mr. Pope ; lago, Mr. Kemble ; Cassia, Mr. C. Kemble. Desdemona, Miss Smith ; Amelia, Mrs. St. Leger. which - will be added (for the 26th time) the Pantomime of HARLEQUIN IN HIS ELEMENT ; Or, FIRE, WATER, EARTH, AND AIR. On Monday, The Mountaineers ; with Harlequin in' his Fie- Wilt.