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At three o'clock yesterday, the following Notice was sent from Lord HARROWIIIY'S °Rite, to LLOY3 9 S Car - Amuse, where it was publicly eshibited (COPY.) " Ikraninotteet, Jan 7, 1805 "T s'en, dirN-ted to acquaint you, that WAR was DE eLARraI re , Oe., part of His CATMOLIC MAIISTV, against Oust Brisson, ou the I.°th of December la.t " I am row moat obedient bumble Servant, (Signed) " GEORGE HAMMOND. j a To the Masters .1 Lloyd's." of Peace which has so A letter in the same words was sent about the same time by Lord fiswittssuity to the Lost) tM i yoe, and posted up upon the Mansion House. This information was brought to England by the Wabin,zhaes packet, which sailed from Lisbon on the 24th last, and arrived nearly about the same time as the Te.:•wherstf, on Saturday. at Falmouth, with a Messenger and dispatches for Government. These dispatches contained a copy of the Spanish declaration, the language of which is said to be ex tremely violent. Indeed, those who consider that it is dictated by Bower wale, or his creature, the PliNca of Peace, will find no reason to expel that it would be conceived in terms of dignity or moderatio.t. We understand it dwells particu larly upon the aftion off Cape St. Mary, with the four Spanish frigates, one of which was blown up, and the rest were obliged to strike. Great stress is also laid upon our blockade of the Spanish ports ; a system which, under the then subsisting relations between the two countries, it stigmatises as unwar ranted by the law of nations. Is complains of ra tions unprincipled ads of aggression upon the trade and commerce of Spain, of English fraud and force exercised against her subjeas, in every part of the •xorld, and contrasts this violent and hostile conduit cn the part of England, with her own pacific and friendly disposition, with the good faith with which oho has alted, and the patience with which the has so endured her n.rongs. Finding, however, that - these injmies were accumulating, by her fothrarance, 1 and that no hopes of tedress remained from remon strance or negotiation, His CATHOLIC 741 . XJ Est T was obliged to resort to arms to maintain the dig nity of his crown and the prosperity of his people. Such, we undertand, is the substance of this State Paper, every Paragraph of which is said to bear the stamp of French diillation. BourtmoNvitcs, Be- N PARTE'S Crenadier Athbassador, was at Madrid at the time, and, no doubt, gave his assistance. It is worthy of remark, that this declaration was not published until nearly a month after all political and commercial communication was completely dissolved between the Countries ; for we find by the Waiting ham, that not only Mr. FRERf, but also Mr. fluuras, the late British Consul at Madrid, had left that city either together, or nearly about the same time. We need not seek any farther proof of • the distraCted state of the Spanish Council;. — Mr. FIUME assuredly did hot leave Madrid until all hopes of preserving peace had vanished. At that time the condnd of the Spanish Caloinet must have , ; and convinced him that it had come to a positive de- eision ; and yet how much hesitation, anxiety, and doubt, must hare succeeded in the long interval be- tween that period and the declaration of war ? A letter from Lisbon, of the 2d, states, that the Eng- lish cruisers were aftively employed in capturing every vessel under Spanish colours, and that they had already taken many valuable prices. Our ports are full of privateers, long looking with anxiety to this event, and ready to sail in quest of Spanish treasure. Consequently, in a few months, the seas will be swept as clear of Spanish as they are now of French trade and commerce. It is difficult to coaceive, that, in this strife between Eng Lind, France, and Spain, Portugal will be suf. fered to remain neutral. The mutual friendship that subsists between that 'country and England, is crime enough to call forth the utmost vengeance of the Corsican, and her trade and commerce stimu late his insatiable thirst for plunder. It does not seem to be within the reach of human wisdom to walk so guardedly as to keep clear offence to the Belligerent Powers, in the present circumstances of Portugal, and surrounded, as she is, with dangers. The only chance that remains for her, is, that Eng land,by a powerful diversion on the Northern side of France, and the augmentation of the Portuguese army, by a large portion of British valour, may be able to arrest the revolutionary volcano which now threatens to pour its burning lava over the fertile plains of the South, as it lately did over so huge a portion of the North, and to reduce Portugal to the state of Hanover or Holland. From the first mo ment of the present war with France, it has been repeatedly inculcated that Spain must be eventually involved in the quarrel. There is no instance of a war with France which has not produced that consequence. If such has been the case for merly, the charaCter of the government of France held out little hope that the present time would afford an exception. At no period of the closest connection of the Bou aeons, did she exercise so great an influence over Spain.— In fad, BONAPARTIi is not more absolute in the Cabinet of St. Cloud, than he is in the Cabinet of Madrid; and it has been long obvious to the most shallow observer that the bayonets of Spain were equally at his disposal as herdollars. The s! stematic opposers of the Ministry will not fail to avail them selves of this circumstance. They will ads, in a triumphant tone, why was not ten dispute with Spain brought to an issue sooner; and why the evil day was only postponed to give her an opportunity of bringing home the accumulated produce of her Mexican and Peruvian mines? These objeCtions may be still more triumphantly answered by the friends of the Minister. Spain cannot, after her declaration of war, become a more efficient ally of France, nor a more dangerous enemy of England, than she has prov ed herself to be in her long, hollow, and delu sive neutrality. France wanted not men, she wanted the sinews of war, she wanted money, and that the treasury of Spain supplied. French pi ivateers were fitted out in Spanichharbours against British trade and commerce, while English shipping found in them neither proteCtion nor accommodation. Provoca tions like these could not have been received without immediate resentment from a really independent na tion ; but in the case of Spain it was necessary to proceed with caution. The charafter of England, for honour and generosity, required extreme delicacy in the demonstration of a hostile feeling towards a country supposed to be friendly at heart, and forced into the struggle. If then our patience and endurance have confirmed that charafter, if they have left it only unimpaired, the end has been cheaply pur chased, by all those treasures which would be lodged in the national Bank of England, had she declared war against Srain six months ago. But the country has gained much more by her forbearance. England has not declared war against Spain. It is Spain that has declared war against England. The justification, therefore, lays with our enemy, and the dreadful responsibility is removed from our owa shoulders. Private letters from France, extrads from many of which have been inserted in this Paper, give a deplorable pidure of the state pf the English cap tives at Verdun, and other British prisoners in France. Private subscriptions have been set on foot to soften their miseries ; and our Government have assisted by advancing considerable stuns for their relief. The means, however, hitherto adopted, having proved inadequate to their wants, Govern ment have at length deterrtined, it possible, to ac complish some plan for their effedttal support. With this view, Mr. Puorr has been lately nominated as our Agent at Paris. His power and authority, how ever, are limited to therelief of British prisoners only; and, if we consider the vindidive spirit with which these unfortunate sufferers have been persecuted, it is probable that even this measure will not be al lowed by the relentless Corsican. A serious obsta cle, in the way of such an arrangement, presents itself at the very outset. For the purpose of carry ing the nomination of Mr. footer into effect, pass ports must he demanded from the French Govern ment; but how or in what manner is the demand to be a Dressed ? What is to be the superscription of the official letter ? Will " NAPOLEON the Fibs.. Emperor of the French," be content to be described as the " person exercising the Government of France r' or as " Monsieur floe AP ART ?" If, in stead of asking a favour from him, we Proposed to grant one, he would not be likely to consent upon such terms. On the other hand, how much Govern ment may commiserate the sufferings of the English prisoners in France, and their seams may deserve that pity ; it cannot be expected that they would purchase the relief of a few hundred individuals, by a con cession, which, however indirCe, Bon A e AIME would hold forth, as an acknowledgment of his usurped title. 'this, we understand, to he the whole extent of the present view of Government, which has been magr.ified into a proposal for the establish ment of a carfel between the two countries for the ex change of prisoners generally. When the nature of a cartel, however, is duly considered, we do not see Low it could comprehend the objea of Mr. Pao ET'S in tended mission. If we consented to exchange French or Dutch prisoners of war against the Eng lish captives in France, consisting of innocent tra vellers, who visited that country in time of peace, for health, pleasure, or business, and were induced to prolong their stay under a solemn promise of protedion and safety; we would admit the legality and justice of their original detention. We would palliate, if not justify, one of the foulest and most treacherous crimes of the Usurper, and rescue his charater from eternal disgrace, as a violator of the laws of nations, the enemy not of England, but of all mankind. It may, however, be worthy of notice, that an Evening Paper of yesterday, professedly minis terial, still maintains that a general cartel has been agreed upon between this country and France. The ilamelPrer, so lung ashore in Bantry Bay, was got off on the 213411 ult. after the incessant and labo ri6us exertions of her Officers and men, assisted by others from the shore, for several d.tys. We are happy to add, that she has sustained little or n,t d.tmage. We understand that it was on Saturday finally arranged, that the Duke of Posrt AND should re. sign the Presidency of the Council, to which Mr. A ODINGIoS is to he appointed, with a Peerage. It is equally certain, that Lord MULOItAVII will he the new Secretary of State. His Lordship paid a visit to the Office yesterday, at twelve o'clock. Mr. Etttor, Lord H A tiIIOWIY ' S Under Secretary, re tires with his Lordship ; and, we believe, his suc cessor is already appointed. Mr. VANSI rr ART is succeed Sir E. Nitres. in Ireland. Yesterday the Duke of Moe,- a oss was at the Office of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, from one tiil four o'clock. In the coarse of the morning, the Russia% ante Swe.Dlsti ANBAssADOIIII transaned business there esterday, at one o'clock, Mr. PITT arrived town. Lord NeLsoN's fleet was left all well as the 4th of December, off Barcelona. He has detained a great number of •Alnalile Spanish ship; ; bin we are sorry to hear that hi -• Lordship's health ohlig , :s him to return to England. When the Amlus• nie the fleet, his baggage had been shipped on board the vessel that was to bring hurt home. A letter from Folkstone inform us that some gun-boats have made their appearance again it, Boulogne Roads. By advices from the island of Jersey, some hopes are entertained of !getting off His Majesty's ship Serer.. driven on shore on that island in the late severe easterly wind. The Henry, WHIATLEY. from Lir( r;.0 , 51 for London, has struck on a rock, and is full of water at Scilly. Dispatches have been received from Admiral CoctillArit, brought by the Pickle, in 49 how s. It is said that they mention the Admiral's hating been ashore at Ferrol, bin, hearing that his boat's crew had been detained by a party of soldiers, he pru dently got into a shore boat, and rowed to his ship off Barateaux Bay. The crew of his barge were ski tamed in the Spanish guard-house; and, it is sup posed the French at Ferrol were the instigators of the business. . SUSSEX, hit. 5. charitable festivities of Chrismliitlar re ceived, in this county, the usual beneficent attent:on. 'Elie Bishop of the Dimese made his usual distribu tion of raiment, food, and good cheer, to the adult and infant poor of Nchester. At Lewe s , M r. Kemp, their late worthy Member, literally turned the vrord S 3 Aughibarcs, by di , ttib . uting to 1411 poor persons of Lewes and Poigliton, hiscu 4 ..s, the produce of two loads of fl which he had pm. vided at Copthorne, for the assistance of the mai. tary, had the expeOed invasion taken place. A t Lewes also, Martin Cripps. Esq. ct tha: e t.tco, sent to the prisoners in the blouse of Correaion, 44:4. of hot roasted beet, with 4 proportion of Britoil plum pudding. Lewes also produced last neck. gathering of 2.01. for the prisoners in klorsham gaol. Nor must the goodness of Mr. Bishop, of Vs'estbur. ton, pass unnoticed, who, after regaling the whol e parish poor with a Christmas dinner at his holor, gave them, as a blessing, a load of wheat I We doubt not but numerous °the; instances have escaped our knowledge ; thus justly enabling the poet to say exultingly to his natise country : " Meek charity has mark'd thy land her own., " And mercy item has fie'd her sapphire rumie !" ME YOUNG ROSCWS. V . :a/ions and contradiciory /*ports of ate heal of Master BETTY being in circulation, a true !tate. ment of his situation must prove satisfafinry to tht• public. We feel pleasure in assuring them is a great deal better. Yesterday, for the fast ti.ta since his illness, he was not confined to his hei.— His family hope that he will be able to gn out week ; hut it is not expelled that the! will ark Ar Wm to perform (or some time. - . Yesterday morning, soon after breakfast, I lis t• JRST Y and the Pei tic assss, in two coaches :4nd ferr, honoured Gen. Wtcsott, of Bill-kill, Rear &afield, with a visit, and, after partaking of some refre4:l - returned to Windsor to dinner. Yesterday the Duke of Yomi arrived at W. sor, and at twelve o'clock had as an,iier.ee of lin M sJESTT _ _ - - Sunday evening, Their MA J EST t cr. had a Concert of Sacred Musk at Windsor Casde. TF nest was seleEted by llis MAJ estv. It consisted of be celebrated DC Deal!, composed by H ANDEL on tips vidiory at Dettinger., which. with sevel.tl tavaurCe pieces from the same great master, were performed before the Roy At.FA at r, and several of the No. bility,hy Her MAJEST Y'S rand, and the Gentlernes of the Windsor Choir. Mr. roact.ss presided s the organ. His Royal Highness the Duke of YORK left Oat. lands yesterday morning, to pay a visit to His Ms ./MY at Windsor, antl4n the evening returned his house in Pertman.smiare, to dinner _ _ We are happy to find "that the Duke of Sesscx is so well recovered as to be able to pay visits. On Sunday last, Her Royal Highness Princes; Oita a tarry c of WALLS, and Lady 6 tens, atter.ded Divine Service, at the Bishop of LONDCII% private Chapel, in St. James's-4quare; after service they par took of some refreshments with his Lordship, and then took an airing in their carriage through Womb. worth and Clapham, before dinner. The Marchioness of Fierce and family are es. pelted in town next week, from Durleigh Lodge, to Privy Gardens. The Dowager Marchioness of BATH and sox are expeaed to-day, at her house in Grosvend street, for the season. The Earl of STAIR, Lady Comment, Lady ROBERT MANNIRS, and Mrs. BENTON, are amarg the last arrivals in Grostentor-square. N moot As BOND, Esq. one of the principal Ma. gistrates at Bow-street, is confined by severe fruits position, at his house in Brampton. Mrs. Bi ti.isioTom performs this evening at the Opera, for the first time since Ler illness. Lord SOUTHAMPTON and family returned is town yesterday, for the season, and will reside far a few months in Portland-place. Madame Laso it was not so well yesterday at on Sunday : she was in violent pain.from the sprig in her back, and not able to leave her bed. Lord MIDDLETON is going to establish a pack of Stag Hounds to hunt in the High Vold.; d Yorkshire. Last night, as Mr. Pore was laid dead on eh bier, in the charadler of Rolla, at Drury-lane Thee. tre, he rolled off, and it was some time before tke attendants were able to replace the corps in its 4- tuation ; but we could not learn that it received ae injury by the fall. L..st week, Mr. HUGH'S% of Ilarnwrsoa, n 'r Carmarthen, gave a splendid fete to all the of the neighbourhood. l'•Ce BARATISSISI is ateved at Bath. Last night Mr. STISPISPN K snits. played Sir.; ix Fts:J4fat the .itafford Theatre. D. Orit T.tons von, author of The Telltale (If F.rs, an:l Prillasashy o'Rdans,, has been presented with/ diamond rig from A cc•isoaa, the present Em perur of Russo. The letter with tun donation vu as follows : •tt tie :e ;,t.a.tat Afaio.=:!. the Frn• t• •• Ru"l., with mot exantii,e,l m •• coitt...nt. or y.nr eldrodid. •4: and useful n , ea. Work, has dit•,l• l we to hi you the ,an herewith. Sent. it a ..ark of henev..tence, . t a rani of his regard for every thitog walO , 1901 puhlie utility. "INOvelleeLl.4/ .. The anniversary of Twelfth Night fell en Snad.... but was celebrated last night. The confeCtiant.' aindovrs in the Strand, Fleet-sneer, Chea 4 4, displayed a great variety of beautiful device:- Tr..: mystic Ceremony of drawing Ping arid Qteens pi"• duced much more merriment and real pleaseo. than the Coronation of an bistro,- and an Emprio• On Thursday se'nnight, being St. John's Dale the inhabitants of Langholm, Cumberland. Itai new and very pleasing spectacle. The bretlarett it the Eskdale Belwillan Lodge, about 150 in num ber, met together in the morning, and, attended by the Cumberland Rangers, went in processlaa through the Old and New Town, w e aring the usual insignia of Masonry. The Knights Teinplars were dressed in white, and caps trimmed with blue. In the evening there was a fand ball, attended by about sixty young ladies in white, and perfectly ill uniform to the minutest article. Dancing code nued until three o'oc:A the ensuing morning. elegaot with a • and it I , Shrops the a* recess Arn ( supper Mr. R. soN, Partial fhese Lipper door , unheAT yellow, the col safety. Polish - - ioc). Chief. forme ; 12 wi sddre Mr. Alone' korith