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from Spain and her possessions, in both 1 0 - Ini . s pheres, w h e n BON•PARTE attempted to appro priate to himself, by au unprovoked act of vinieece and perfidy, the whole Spanish Monarchy. The i m prudence of his enterprize exceeded, if possible, its flagitious atrocity. For it is clear, and ad 'lifted even by CEVALLOS himself, in his narrative, that FERDINAND VIL conscious of the state of wrali nese iato which the subservient iinbeeility of his father, aided by the treasonable practices of the PRINCE of PRAC.E, bad precipitated Spain, would bare submitted to almost any coadittons dictated Narotzos, rather than to have hazarded a rupture with France. In fact, the unfortunate FeaDINAND, animated by the desire of averting the evils that impended over himself and the Mo narchy, consented to an act of personal humilia tion the most severe, by agreeing to take to his throne and bed, "a Princess of the Imperial fa tuity." In other words, he offered to give his hand to a planter's daughter, a Creole cousin of Jon- PUINE, Mademoiselle LA PAGERIE, seat for edu cation from St. Domingo to France, five years ago, alitl adopted by the Usurper into his house. The necessary eassequeues of this union would have been to ingraft the Bocatiox race on that of 80-11APArre, 11APArre, and for ever to have subjected Spain to a new "family compact," more hinding, and far us repernieious to Great Britain than the one made between Louis XIV. and PHILIP V. which had subsisted from the year 1700, down to the disso lution of the French tuonarc . • y, in 17g2. From this misfortune, and a greater one to a commercial country, suck as Great Britain, it is not easy to imagine, we have beet saved by the intemperance and errors of our enemy, whose mind, intoxicated, and rendered intractable, as well as ferocious, by prosperity— Qsidlibet impoteua "Sperare, Fortunaquc duki " EEays planned and executed a project, which at once electrified the Spanish nation, awakened all their eaergies, and compelled theta to have recourse to England for assistauce. We have extended it, as we were bound to do by every principle of wisdom, necessity, and self defence. The first boon which Spain has accorded in return, is to open her ports to our ships and goods, on payment of a fair and moderate duty. It is the earnest and the fore- Tanner of greater concessions, if we know how to estimate, anti to improve them. A commercial treaty, founded on the basis of impartial aad reel proral benefit, may, and will follow in due time, to the incalculable advantage of both kingdoms, and of the world. But let Ministers beware ! lf, mis led by sordid and narrow calculations of gain, on ward"' a great nation, they attempt to profit of the distresses of Spain, in order to obtain unequal conditions from her Government, then shall we in deed beeeme contemptible. NAPOLEON will then stigmatise us with reason, as a " nation butiti ipticre," " a nation of shopkeeper." who only aid when we can pillage our allies; and who convert the most glorious of causes into a vile bargain of interest. Any treaty which has not statue, benefit for its principle and basis, will assuredly be broken ; and instead of cemeating, will hifallibly disunite the two contracting nations. This subset will engage oar future attention. Yesterday morning, His MAJESTY, Princesses Ainsuses and AMELIA, accompanied by Lord liVALststistau, Lady G. MURRAY, Count MEN. STEIL, Grit. i'ITZEOY, and Col. Tar Loa, rode in Windsor Park, and returned to the Palace at noon. His Maserre is not expected its town this day. A Spanish Gentleman arrived at Plymouth in the Sprightly cutter, front Comtism. Is COMAS" &ward to contract for ten thaassandmilitary saddles. This Gentleman reports that a Spanish army, con sisting of 70.000 men, wus in the vscinity of Vittoria, and in sight of the French army, with whom an en gagement was daily expected to take place. The Ityle.tibk, of 64 guns, which was under corders to curry a large quantity of powd.:r to Ha lifax, is gone down the River to Long Reach, where it is thought she will remain until Spring, the season being too far advanced for her proceed ing to her deitinatieu. A Court Martial, for the trial of Cot FLurctst:e, Commandinit of the Woolwich Division of Marines, sit Charges preferred against him by Lieutenaid- Geneind BANCLAV, will commence at ten o'clock, tit-morrow, at the Ship-tavern, Woolwich. It is composed of the Alllowing ()Rivers Majur-Ccilerat Elliott, President; Major-General Bright, cal. Strickland, Col. Lewis, Cot. Mered:th, Col Berkeley, Lieut.-Col. /dater, Linut.-Col. Foley, Col. Anderson, Col. EOl. Cu!. Williams, Col. Tench, Col. Hallingall, Lieut.- Col. Cute, Litton -Col. Bldlake ; Captain Ketoptater, Deptl ty-Judge-Advocatc. There lacing no Court of Aldermen yesterday, the Luau Mavon, after inspecting the returns, or dered Bread to advance 2d. par peck. 111 r. II us a a 'Foos s continnes considerably better. Ile eats mid sleeps well, and his friends have great hopes of his recovery. On Monday night, a most daring robbery was committed in a rodleittg house in Curzon-street, the comer of bevies -street, beloti g i. o4 to Mr. Lieut., who keeps the Sou Punch-bowie, in gun -court, Carzon.steem.• The robber, forced their war into the house by kuockiag in the door posts and pan nets ; they toot sway unnoticed a quiiiitity of rip ped new furniture, which had roily been I )l .o,l 'J:fit in on the mooring previous to robbery. The loss is estimated at upwards of 5001. A Isl, fourteru years of age, was run over, yes terday evening:au Edward -street, Portinamaquare, br a can, the wheel of which went over his belly. •he boy V."t up and nit near twenty yank, when lie droppwl down. He was taken to Mr. Desirt- SON'S, linoth , cary, in Davies -street, and now lies in a very dangerous state. * • :°:.'• r "." It OA ev... ) ... 1 1 ,_ _1 ii ‘-•:..,- ''. %sr It .--. • 'Cie ,%."..,..- L . .ir -i,:"."'RV"... TIIE.4TRE. DRVILT-T.A Mr. Ci; M ant LAN Comedy of ii;lirc.;;Yieliasi was performed, hist night, and went otf Kith good effort. Miss Mer.ton was a very interesting Lou isa Dudley, and we regret that site has resigned the part to Miss BOYCE ; Mr. DECAMP Was not happy in Ensign Dudley; with these exceptions, the Co medy was well tilled. Mr. EI.LIBTON'a Belem. is u lively pleasant performance ; and if Miss DUN CAN't Chadone Rnsport does not possess the ele gance of a Fsnacx, it does all the ingenuous ness and good humour of the Author. Mr. JOU•NaTONE'r Major O'Flakerty is an unrivalled performance—it is a part exclusively his own.— The Crand Roinance of Blue Beard followed, with all the attraction of music, scenery, singing, and dancing. Mrs. BLAND and PEN LEY were again encored in their dancing duet. The applause was unbounded, and the Theatre crowded to excess in every part. We have no doubt but the Managers will he most liberally rewarded for the expense they have gone to in reviving this piece. Among the persons of fashion !present were— The Marehionees of Heudfort and Lady M. Taylor, Cuuntei of Narthex, Sir Julie and Lady Lubbock, and kir Lucas Yepys. KILKENNY. OCT. 13. Our Private Theatricals commenced on Monday last, under the direction of Mr. R. POWER, the gentleman who has made so conspicuous a figure in amateur theatricals. The Play chosen for the night was Mr. CHARLES KEMBLE'S Wanderer ; or, The Rights of Hosritality. Mr. It POWER per formed the part of Count Sparre with his usual excellence; Mr. CRAM rroN was Sigitninsid ; Mr. BEECHER, Ceeat Runes; and Mr. PONSOMBY gave a tine mellow outline to the part of Ramsay. A most elegant and appropriate Address was de livered by Mr. R. POWER. Miss Murrill, who Oeyad the Countess with such excellence at the late Covent-garden Theatre, was the fair represent ative on this occasion, and never appeared to so much advantage as when displaying her talents in the cause of Charity, to which amiable purpose all the profits arising from this innocent and elegant amusement are appropriated. The Gentleuien performers are nearly the same as last season.— The piece announced for the next representation is SUAIILIIPEARI'S interesting comedy of As you him it. The Earl and Countess of Deasy, and Lord and Lady STANLEY, will leave Knowsley.nextweek,for the Oak. in Surrey. where his Lordship's hunters and hounds arrived, yesterday, from Lancashire. Sir CuaaLss GRF.RN has 'purchased Mr. DOR• Attlee boas., ID Harley -street, for 4,400 guineas. The Right lion. REGINALD POLE CAREW, his Lady, and two beautiful daughters, have &maimed the seesaser at their seat in Devonshire. Lord HsAranaLs left town on Saturday for his seat in Devonshire. One of the Misses BECKFORD. of Font Hill, according to fashionable report, is shortly to be united to a Portuguese Gentleman. who is at pre sent on a visit to a near relative at the west end of the town. The Marquis or notiovas arrived in town from Yarmouth, on Sunday; and ou Monday he dined with his brother•in-law and sister, the Duke and Duehets or SOMERSET. The Duke of CUMBERLAND goev in • few days to Falmouth, to see and take leave of his fine re giment, the 35th dragoons ; likeaive to view • humaar regiment, and which, in the splendour of their dress and equipage, dots not yield either to Lord PAGE T'S or the PRI NCE'S regiment. The Doke of Poterwro arrived, yesterday, at Burlington-House, from Bulvtrude. His Grace will give a grand dinner, this day, to the Cabinet Ministers. The Countess of BAaavroax hada select party, last evening, at her house in Sackville-street. Lord and Lady Solicits are at Castle Ditch, Herefordshire, which place they intend to leave shortly for their seat near ltyegate, where they will pass the Christmas Holidays. Sir Jon and Lady C tI.LANDER will shortly re turn to their house in Duchess-street, from Scot land. Lady MARY LINDSAY CRAWFORD patronises the farewell hcuetit of the Veteran, RICHARD!, at the Cheltenham Theatre, to-morrow night; his daugh ter, 'Mrs. EDWIN. will Eire her professional aid on the occasion, in the parts of the Witless Cheer!, and Ella Rosenberg. Mr. Yount:, nn Monday last. was to play Leon. in Rule a Wire 'oaf have a Wife, at the Bristol Theatre ; the Copper Captain and Esti/anis, by Mr. CUNNINGHAM ROA Miss FIAMSR, who was also to play Cirtherine to Mr. YOUNG'S Petraeltie, in the entertainment. His Grace the Duke of Noarout, on Thurs day last. ♦isited Lewes, and took a view of the work going forward for the New Shire Hall. His Greer dined at the Star, and afterwards returned to Brighton. Worthing continues very full of company. The last Ball was graued by nearly one hundred of the Nobility and Gentry, upwards of forty of whom were engaged in country dances ; among them were d hit i nguished— _ _ The Merebiaseret Wellesley, Mo. and Mis Wellesley, rreurntess Hawarden, Countess of Pasant, Canisters of &Remold aed two daughters Legfsee 11f. ad P. Data. Doweser Curer-as et Ckeeriet, and direrliare, Lerideker lutte Scutt, Lady Caltbeepe, borers sod elarelhasr, as he. Dowaincr Duchess of Msseneseelts Visaniet and Viscountms Dutioeisnov, and Sir G. nud LadyPRIISCOIT, were prevented attending by the storrrinese of the night.— he Master of the Ce remonies' 11411 for Ttiewl,iy, the 35th last. The balls at Andoser, both on Tuesday and Thursday evening, were welt attended. The dis play of beauty :mil elegance, iu the persons and dresses of the bodice, was truly fascinating; anci notwithstanding the crowded state of the roams, the polite attentions of the Mosher of the Ceremonies obviated every iweeiiiievaence ' and enabled his fair visitants to eery the tpetry dance to a late hour. Nit' LONDON POLICE. Mr. EutTott—l find from a proclamation o f Lieutenstitt-Oenepil Hors to the people of Lisbon, inseard iu 1 :le BRITISH PRE" on Monday, and other pnhlir doclintirt, that the Lritish Generals, instead of marching to &waist the Spaniards, are em ployed in regulating the police of that city. and have actaally eAuldi,i l ;..,l the Cgllex witliia li mits. The perusal made a deep imp:moon aiam my mind, und on the same night I dreamed that BonwPmere had effected his threatened attempt of the invasion of England; that the Poituguese had come to the assistance of the. English, defeated hint on Eougliton-hill, made a Convention there, and sent off his troops in Portuguese ships to France—that Don PEI:MOTS:IBAL° BA1:1 A DE CON VENT/O, the Portuguese Commander-in-Chief, had established his head-quarters iu London, and that Tor: Bflatsll Paw, giving an recount of his proceedings, was before me, from which I read as follows : GENERAL ORDERS. Ilcatt-quartani at the Missies-house. Inhabitants of London. rejoice--you hum lea son to rejoice.—The enemy, whom yon might have starved out, aud limo' into all unconditional surren der, have been sent safe home, and can give you no farther trouble, although it is certain that in six weeks they will be all employed iu the itivasion of Ireland. It belongs, however, to the Portuguese Commander-in-Chief, to watch over the public tranquillity, and by prompt, wise, and salutary means, to prevent every thing that might threaten to disturb it, whether arising from that enthu siasm of joy which such a happy deliverance is likely to excite iii every loyal breast, or any other motive. His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, Don Peutto TUB LO BAHIA DR CONVENTIO, or ders as follows : The guards to be doubled to-morrow morning * in Mat -street, Silver -street, and Golden-square; and all persons carrying away gold or silver, whe ther in the raw material, or in the coin of the coun try, to be detained and brought before a Magis trate. The Portuguese frigates, transports, &c. most be moored close to the Strand, fur the purpose of facilitating the access to their stores, end enabling the Commander iu Chief to avail himself of the assistance of their crews, in case of any sudden emergency. The ships of the line to be stationed oft Peet-street for the same purpose. Complaint haying been made that the troops ate greatly in want of shoes, the inhabitants of Leathe►-lane are requested to furnish 6000 pairs, for which they will. km paid at the usual mo derate price for which they are sold in Chtapside. For the same reason. the purveyors of the troops must buy their provisions iu Chick-lane, Orford- road, and Bread-street, and make all contracts for wine iu Vine-street. In consideration of the present inclement season of the year, his Exec ieney is pleased to order 100 chuldrons of Coals to be furnished, at the ex pense of the Portuguese Government, to the poor on Saver-hill. It being his Excellency's intention to assemble the United Parliament of Great Britain and Ire land speedily, it will he necessary to prepare Par liament-street immediately for their reception ; and his Excellency, anxious to be near the place of their sittings, to assist with his advice and council—he will attend a grand Te Doan, which will be chaunted every day in St. Stephen's Chapel, to com mence at four o'clock every day. and be continued until further orders. The present moment of confusion being likely to produce much litigation and strife, his Excel lency, with a view to suppress and discourage the same, ordains, that the Courts of Westminster shall be shut, and the parties sent for redress to Union Hall, where their differences and disputes will be immediately settled. Long live the King—Vire ! Viva! (Signed) PZDRO DE TORRES BAHIA DR COSVENTIO. DRIGHTO%.. ()cr. 17. This place eoutinues lull of company ; our last arrivals are-- Duke (I( St. Alian'e. Lord Holland, Dowager Marchioness of Dasegal, Dowager Lady ( hiebenter, Coolness of Lincoln, (Ouster at Pomfret, Countess Dr Vanderkisk Rev. Sir Shamed Peale, Raft. Hun. and Rev. Francis Egerton, Lady Isabella ritsgerald, live. Lady Docie, Robert Griffin, Esq. Janus Bailhe Richard Lie , Esq. Lord Boston, Andrew Louelinan, Esq. keel and Cenuters (Whew!. The Theatre has heen well attendtd during the last week, particularly on Saturday, when Mr. and Mrs. C. KEMIBLE, Mr. MUNDRN, Mr. BRUNTON, and Mesas. GRIMALDI and BOLOGNA, all of Co vent4larden Theatre, came down and played their best characters, for the benefit of Mr. Plain, joint manager with Mr. Bautrimm, jou. Mr. and Mrs. Daum!". from the Windsor flie"tre, tyke their bencht, on Friday nest, on allieh oceasinii they bring down blesses. DoWTeN and MATTHEWS. Mr. positive is to play Sir Itobert Bramble. in The Poor Geitiorout, sod Mr. MArrticws, Olio pod, who ia aloe to amuse the audience with Unita tiara of several eminent London Performer,. Mrs. •flreatesen, of Wyek-house, is the Patroness. . _ There *re toe other boa og matches trade to take play,- in the Ikt:Ile ring nest T or-A*3,, after the grand match betwixt Greesen and Crib ; Young Belcher is matched against a otAn of the oatne of Fenner, of :.is ! terior weiKilt end Ptrentrle. I.'sdeb Baldwin aril rualltimi with Deplierty; a fourth match is spo keo of betwixt George illeddor and I:irksome. the black ; tbe whir are betted frcc k ia farourof PR fi i. 1.414). !tee JO. • Arrived the brig Ehzub;ih, Shipley, bum Ting& mouth ; barque MO •isters, Elullahan, fruas Poole; brig Mars, Coalite,s, from Oben, land, with 94 wretched inOnAndees ; acre,, (1" their passage. On the td of &ptewber Hai ?sty's schooner Porgey, of to runs, Liontoeria Giiolch Viet-Admiral Sir Isaac Collin, hart* uu a ~ Isit tii his sister, Mrs. Callivea, and ta • tend the wedding of his two nieces, the Mistook Clitibet . k, two beautiful and ariNstnirlisned girls : the elder to Peter Delgarties, of Liverpool, Esq. I and the younger, Miss Sophia Cantwell, to atorgai Irving, Esq. a very rev:viable Merchant. The wed.litsgl are to he solemilized tat-morrow morning, and Mr. Llclgarites and his bride will imuirchidy after sail to Pietou with fair Twine 4, elfin. It is somewhat singular, that these yorag who have been seen and admired in the uss= shiopuble circles iu Great Britain and the State, or: .America, should return without huabauds, arAd yrt find them on their native istland. Sir Isaac Coffin was saluted ma his leadieg with 13 guts ham the battery, which was returned by the schooner with eleven. He has been elite/tainted by all the principal inhabitaats--the Cavernora Creams' Fanning, the Chief Janice C01084%14 Calomel. Noir, Townshend, Holland, &c. Ste.— Mamie an intelligent American Centlemaa here, from South Carolina, with whom we have had much conversation relative to the embargo; be is decidedly of opinion that it will not be taken of whilst Jefferson continues President, and whilst he does, it is thought he will have a large me. jority in Congress in his interest. lie speaks fat its effect in America with horror and detestetioa. Arrived this morning the ship Alfred, Captaia Beaton, at the north side of the island. from Ply mouth, as did yesterday the brig Britannia, Capt. Street, from Plymouth, last from Bestow, in thir teen days. He confirms, in part. the account of the American Gentleman. The Officers at Boston weeld allow him to bring nothing from thence, and would scared) suffer him to get fresh pro visions whilst in harbour. The house of Mortimer aid Co. have alreaifv loaded this season fifty-throe ships and brigs with lumber, and most probably will many more. Cleared this day the Eiizaireth, Shipley, for Liverpool. • WIXCHESTER, OCT. 15. On Monday last, the Corporation of this city held a Meeting. at the Guildhall, for the purpose of consideriog the propriety of addressing lilts Ma jesty on the Convention lately entered into by the Officers commanding His Majesty's forces in Por tugal, H. C. P. Mildmay, Esq. the Msyor, in the Chair. An Address war propo- cd by Mr. Alder- , man Earle, and seconded by Mr. Alderman Silver, and was uniiiiiinoutly agreed to, peeving His Ma jesty to institute an inquiry into their coetict. Sir Richard Gamon, Bart. and H. C. P. Miklmay, Esq. the Representatives of this city, _were desired. to present the same, att en d e d by Mr. Alderman Earle. And no Thursday following, s meeting of the inhabitants at large of the city and suburbs of Winchester was held at the same place, (by per. teisaten of tint Mayor,) for the like purpose: ahcn Dr. Littlehales was nusaintouily called to ti.e Chair, and the following Address was proposed by W. F. Bury, Err!. and seconded by J. Woolb, Esq. and unanimously agreed to:— TO TILE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY. " MAT IT PL Asa Y• 11% MaJauTY " We, year Majerty's meet &filet rad brial tiotereta, hi. glary h habitable ef the City sod Submits ef Winebeeetr j ave is o ppress It do Those i tteer einem at to 06....1iega Penes ma es rise 'e tree tb blies soollitit Is bly preemie to pm fast ai ci e liti phased to enter a tall, Goo, est be mob lobe die cam mad eimummemeseee of IIM of Pailispi—a Camas mita bee mod semi eserml- Ileales ad dimodeima4 eideed oar Ime Ilia • d ea of the espeoted melt of Omit lea ail lemeerebie emtimme..ehe ememier of the whole Frasch amp. Tear Mania ee a. het dee* lamest that wes an woo loot I' bet es ends sw itemeatt a mi. Mai lc meemare immapidia shell be heed diet peer Comma... weer eatraed emu. aseamabia tiotaeles to oesoloila M aTteetty, betake de molt iftat they obseld be teiMella la she ee l opeetotk stair Cosite y bet, a Ole ea. IN Klf were sc. MOW b Way shies les Om himpielese we Ire remeded, tom the WM. aliarier Maly oast ewer lbel r, thelahmeeemil bear s a lfilmisa slot they IMICIFI/10.0! mob mike of year ditiOsiesea as may pore a severe example to others, a deter Mak iltem taraiddei I. tbr Cabioet, the glory acquired Ia the Pea* The thanks of the meeting were proposed by the Rev. T. Watkins, Rector of St. Michael's, to the Chairman, Dr. Littlehales, and tuteabbosaly agreed to. MELANCHOLY CATASTROPHE. On Monday week, a man of the name of Ms wood, a very industrious calico-printer, a resident at Mitcham, in Surrey, went into tbe &Aids, and gathered a quantity of a fungus plant. commonly known by the distiactiou of the spurious or poison ous mu.hroom, which he carried home; they were stewed for dinner, of which himself, his wife, and three of his children partook ; the fourth child, not liking the taste, would not eat of them, by which means she escaped the fate of her brothers, for im mediately after dinner, the parents and children were seized with the strongest symptoms of being poisoned. Medical aid was called in, but the three children digel, on Friday last. The parents having more strength to hear the necessary medicine-. were alive yesterday, but without hopes of recoviTy. The Botanic Professor of the Apothecaries' Com pany attended to examine a plant of so destruc tive a quality, and to assist at the open;lig of one of the 'bodies. There was no appearance of demage meat in the entrails; but some slight influmnist• tion was visible in several parts of the drweloitue. The dish in which the mushrooms had been served was Nei on the floor, mud the hens, and a favourite cat, who partook, died that ni.ght. Consul. intermit has been excited in the this miothniste family, anal a Mr. Mgioro, of Mitcham. has taken a most artier pet, and ha,, eat a subscription on foot for the survivors. Oats day la‘t week n I t e of byes awnrineJ at Nintiekl heck., in SU ;SPX ; a Ci; 0111.014iu t errs• nine at thileett,uil of the