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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. !ROM THE TRENCH AND DUTCH PAPERS. PARIS, APRIL O. Upon being continued in the office of President of the Tribunate, M. Fibre de L'Aude, after ex pressing his grateful sense of the favours conferred upon hiin by the Emperor and the Tribmsate, said, " Justice requires us, Gentlemen, to proclaim this Utah, with which we must be all impressed by our official communications with the Emperor—the necessity of preserving to France her freedom and independence, of recruiting her navy, of opposing strong armies to the Continental Powers, which might still think of weaving new plots, and new coalitions, by violating the faith of treaties, could alone have induced His Majesty to increase the in direa contributions." The expenditere for the year is stated to be 891 millions (between 38 and 39 millions sterling.) Letters from the Banks of the Rhine announce the entire suspension of all the orders relative to the evacuation of Germany by the French.—Braunau, which was to be evacuated on the 3d, is to be forti fied more strongly by the French, All the troops of the grand army have stopped in their march to wards the Rhine. Lefevre's corps has even re passed on the right bank. rRAHRORT, APRIL 11. General Kalkreuth has been ordered by his So vereign to take military possession of Pomerania and the Isle of Rugen.—Resistance is impeded. WIAMIUROH, APRIL 9. Some fermentation is said to exist in Sweden.— TV! Chamber of Commerce of Stockholm having been convoked lately, a letter was read from the Ling, in which he demanded a contribution to enable him to fit out 15 ships of the line, or frigates, to protect the Swedish ships against the French pi ivateers which bad taken a great number. This discussion enabled some members to depie the miseries to which Swe .'6 den was subjeeled by her fatal alliance with Eng land.—lt was unanimously decided, that no sum should be granted to the King. AUGUIURGII, APRIL V. We are assured, that a negotiation is about to be opgned at Paris, for the arrangement of the va rious of to be settled between France and the Court of Vimna. It is added, that the necessary Powell have been given, for this purpose, by the Emperor of Altura to Prince Schwarzenberg, his A, , jutant-General, and Lieutenant-General of his *units. It is certain that this General passed in great haste through this city, on the 6th inst with a mission from his sovereign, from Viecum to Paris. BASKS ev Tee smut, •PRIL 11. Prince Schwarre :berg is on his way to Paris. He craves with incredible rapidity ; whence it is infer red, that his missit.n must be of the utmost import ance. =main in his reply to Farl Temnts, In the House of est W,,lnesday sight, quote I W. Pktikn as as anthority. The w*-ds, Mr. Swite," shottA therrfu , e have keen a continuation of hta speech, but by a mistake, they aovested, in 04f Report, as the name of a Mciaber addts,simy the Hausa. THE BRITISH PRESS. LONDON, FRIDAY, MAY 2. We can now state, from authority, that the an swer to the dispatches received by the last Flag of Trace, from France, was not sent off until after His MAJESTY'S Message, relative to Prussia, was taken into consideration in both Houses of Par- liament, on Thursday, the 24th last. This fall is rendered important. by the conduit of some of our Contemporaries, who asserted, that the last Messcager had been sent away upon the previous Saturday, and that all communication with respea to an exchange of Prisoners, as well as upon the subjeit of Negotiation, had been broken off some time before the discussion of His MAJESTY'S Mes sage. Among those who made this statement with most confidence, were some who had unit. formly denied that the Flags of Truce related to a Negotiation, but merely to an exchange of prisoners. —That persons who had thus contended that the lousiness relate" exclusively to an exchange of pri.ouers, and would not allow it to be mixed with an idea of Negotiation, should be so eager to cry out Negotiation the moment the business was interrupted, may excite some surptize We Jo not, however, racer to the siej..,l now, for the purpose of censure; but in order to put the public upon their guard against misreprrsentarion, in the event of a renewal of the s pondence between the two Governments. It is the opinion of the Lc st informed circles, that such an event is not far distant; and that BUN•ratTf , se. ing the moieration and firmness of oe. G ivernn,ent, the abundance of our means, and that a prosecution of the war is not lilcely to be attended with the fruits which he exrefiell from it, will he induced to offer peace, u;1.741 terms consist ent with the safety, the honour, and the dignity of the country. roe— We have received Paris papers to the 2.oth list, and The Leyden Gazette of the 25th. The Casette de. France contains a letter, dated Hamburgh, but evi dently of French manufaaure, which states, that by the latest accounts from Sweden, a fermentation already begins to manifest itself in that country, in consequence of the course pursued by its King.— We find in the French Papers several other articles of the same infamous description, fabricated for the same revolutionary purpose. and as such, entitled to universal contempt. The result of the occupation of Cattaro, is not yet ascertained. One account states, that the return of the French troops which were evacuating Ger many, has not only been suspended, but that Mar shal [AS MR It'S corps, 20,000 strong,has re-crossed the Rhine, and advanced to Darmstadt. An ar ticle from Sttrgard of the 1 2th, states, on the con trary, that the order for suspending the return of the Austrian prisoners has been set aside. We shall net be surprised to find that the difference between Austria and France has been settled. as Prince ScHwAßzsaiEßO has been sent by the Emperor of Ausr eta to Paris, with full powers to died as ad justment. French Funds, 6220. By the Presoyante store-ship, arrived in the Downs, we have received the following letter, dated G6raltar, March 31:—" This day's letters from Spain state, that a war between that country and Portugal is certain ; and that 50,000 French coops are on their march to Portugal." Private letters state, that ‘, On the 18th of March, accounts were received at Gibraltar, from Madrid, announcing that, in consequence of the Prince of Ilia Azti. be ing pronounced to be completely deranged. without any hope of recovery, the Walloon Guards, and several other Spanish re,;irnents, were ordered to be in readiness to march to Lisboa." We yesterday announced the arrival of the Done psi, one of Admiral DUCKWORTH'S ships, at Ports. mouth. The japiler, one of the French prizes. arrived on Wednesday evening at Spithead. 'the other, the Alexander, is hourly expeCted. The officers of the Do,,egal had not heard the report of a second French squadron being in the West Indio', until their arrival at Portsmouth. It therJore cann't ►e true. Admiral Ducxwoarit was spoken with by the Donegal, off Cape Nichols Mole, steering foe Cadiz. The Canopus, Admiral Louts, and the Spencer, are returning to Eggland. His MAs est. v's ship P•nepfe, Rear-Ayliniral !Sir SI 011611' SNIT I, Gtpt. Daeees, arrived at Gibral tar, on the 7th last, with a fleet under convoy, from Faltrouth, in 25 day's passage. T. transports arrived in the Downs on Wednes day, from the river, with troops on board. Their destination is a profound secret. Our private letters contain farther particulars of the loss of The R . The crew bad been constantly at the pumps, for three days and three nights, he fore she went down. They add, that three of the Crew were lost. The Braave had suffesed greatly in the aftion in St. Domingo Bay, in which she was taken by Admiral DUCKWOIITH she had several men at work en her stern, when the English hove in sight, the fastenings of the scaffold, on which the workmen were, viLra cut, and the whole dropped into the sea. She was then six feet by the stern, and continued so the whole engagement. The French Admiral sus tained the joint attack of two English seventy four's, for a considerable length of time, at length Le Braave came to her assistance ; but very unfortunately for herself, as the French Admiral, in the confusion that prevailed, and probably owing also to the great smoke, poured in a whole broad side from her lower deck guns into Le Broare, which totally dismasted her ; the latter vessel, however, sustained the fight. after everpother French ship was apparently subdued, or driven on there. The Barbadoes Paper, of the 15th last, received yesterday, says, " To the late captures made of the enemy's privateers, we have the pleasure of adding another, making five of their best cruisers, taken within the last tour weeks, and proving the dili gence and aBivity of our navy on the station. His Maimses brig Weistrint, Capt. Co Lit ma, brought in, on Thursday last, Le Triniver. French schooner, of 3 guns and 53 men, captured on the 12th inst. after a chase of fifteen hours : she was thirteen days from Guadeloupe, but had not made any capture. Also the Selcour, of 14 guns ; Racoon, of S guns ; Hero, of 18 18-pounders ; and Le Dame Ernoigf, of 15 guns ; and we do not hear of more than two or three privateers being to windward." Yesterday the Annual Meeting of the Sons of the Clergy was held at Saint Paul's Cathedral, when an excellent sermon WAS preached by the Rev. ROBLIT Peace, LLD. Prebendary of Durham, and Canon Residentiary of Salisbury; above SOO noblemen and gentlemen adjourned to Merchant Tailors'-Hall, where an excellent dinner was pre pared, after which 10001. was colleded for the cha rity. Messrs. Smite, Parte, and Dome sang Aran noei , Donoine, God Save lie King, and Glorious Apollo, in the finest stile. lie Royal Highness the Duke of GLOUCLSTLIL was in the chair. There were also present — Ti c Marquis "(Bath, Earl of Pembroke, K. G, Lsrd Bishop of Bristol, Loot Bidlop of Clonfert, Lord 117.,ny0n, Lord Ilarelte.sir , ry, lion. W. J Sk:lhrigton. the Lord Mayor, Rev, Rsr ••t FLA.:ton, M Its!. George Moore, M.A. Anthony CS•srke, Fig CsailosCoctsteel,,F.s4 NI.P. Geolge Cowling, rscl. K rithov sod 'Wrnrlsor, Baron Itolv.:•:•k, Messes Go.d I, Fie refs &WI Chad !S Rivintto, LIVI. Ken. Dr. : Cu4ke. £3senl, ... READI NGS. Ar.atst a. Countess of Buctixort • manta E's Read ings, took place on Monday evening, at her house, in Grosvenor-place. Her Ladyship, who has long been the leader of fashion, and of genuine taste, gave to a seleft party of friends a mos - ra tional and delightful entertainment on that eveninr. Her Ladyship :cad the scenes of Mrs Oakley, in COLN 514's admirable comedy of The Jealous Wife, with infinite spirit and effeet ; and every dramatic amateur will rejoice to see her inimitable talent restored. Miss KITTISWORTH gave several airs, in the most fascinating style : the sweetness and de licacy of her tones, improved by all the charms of taste and science, captivated the heart, and com manded universal admiration. Mr. Et.t.rsrora read several scenes from tumid, and Henry IV. and Fft4, in a style of superior excellence. At twelve o'clock a splendid supper was served, and some excellent catches kept the company in full glee until two o'clock in the morning. Amongst the company we particularly noticed— _ Royal'Highness the Duke of Cumberland, the Earl and Countess of Buceinshanishire„ Eatl and Countess of Limerick, Lady De Denrtaiiville, Lord Herbert and Lady Louisa Stew art, Mr. Ind Lady Harriet Sullivan, Lady Albitiis. Cumber land, Mn. Buller, lion. Lady Stewart. the Muss Betteswattla, Mr. Apr, Mr. Simonds, QV. Cnmptun, Src. Ike. Ste. The Countess of Callous's Rnut, last evening, was attended by upwards of three hundred of the Nobility. The Duke of Goaocie will leave town this day, for Oxford, where he intends stopping a fortnight, and will then pro/feed to Bath. The last arrivals at Bath are— Dewayr Ladr Conyngharci, Lids and Miss Mansell, Hon. Miss Burton, Res. Su H. Trelawney; Sir R. Baker, Sir William and Lady Mae, General Deare, awl Coeseet and Wis. Irvine ' Mrs. Fox has issued five hundred cards, for a Mond bail and supper, on the 19th inst. at her house, at Stable-yard, St. James's. LANG, OILDBROOKE, Esq. will leave town this d r for Chester Races, which will commence next Monday. The Ladies' next private Concert will be at L ad y Ettoe's, in Downing-street, on Monday next. Mrs. FITZNER star will have a grand Concert, at her house, in Tilney-street, on Monday next. On Thursday Lord Hee/its:re gave a grand dinner to a large party. Mrs. HIGOINSON'S first Rout this Season, was given at her house, in Healey -street, on "fharsday night. The Countess of B•RAYMORL intends giving a Masquerade, in the course of this stonth.—The last given by her Ladyship will be long remembered in the fashionable wotld. Colonel and Mrs. Beaustose" gave a grand din ner yesterday. at their house in Portman-square, to Sir CnlkaLti and Lady Morsel:, Mr. aud Mrs. Et aisos, Mr. Banta, Miss HUNTER, Mr. and Mrs. Tervatraw, Mee .i. Stowe. Mr. and Mrs. IiII•NDf.INCS, Mrs. SILVILIITOII, and Miss 111111LTSON. Mr. Se Nta atea's juvenile Company performed on Thursday evening the favourite German Comic Mu sical Piece called Adolph and Clara, with the original Music. It is impossible to speak in too high terms of this youthful Company.—Miss MuolE played Roraima, in the Sullen, with much spirit. and. was loudly applauded. '['he first Ladies' Subscription Concert, under the lireetion of Mr. Sa League, was performed on Mon day evening, at the Marchioness of Heel - row:3's, Manchester-square. The Concert commenced with the Overture of MOZART. Signor Rio HI sang L. ce fiamma, with great taste ; the charming trio, Che ci pnr, was given by Signora GRIOLILTTI, .Signor Riens and Signor N ALDI, in the happiest stile. Master LACY, the young Spaniard, played a Con certo on the violin, in which he displayed great science and erecution.The Band was most ably led by Mr. SALOMON. Amongst the company present were : His Roysl Highness the Prince of Wale., and the Dukes of Sussex and Cambridge ; tho Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury, the Marquis of Lem ; the Duchess of Leeds ; the Countesses of Wentworth, Westmorland, Essex, Darnley, Powis, and Barrymore ; Earls Westmorland, Wentoo•tn„ and Darnley ; Viscountesses Maynard and Castlereagh; Ladies Cher, tirantley, and Dowager De eland. The Masquerade, last night, was well attended. The principal charaaers were, Jarks-0 . -the.G leen, and The King of Ms Chamney Sweeper:, in honour of she day. On Wednesday night, the eleventh Concert this season, of Ancient Music, was held. The Earl of WILTON was the presiding Director of the night. Several charming pieces were executed by Mrs. Btt.ttiscsTotv. Mrs. V•UONAS, Messrs, W. KNY WITT, HARRISON, and 113•ISTLLNIAN : they were all in fine voice, and received great applause. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of WALES. Dukes of KENT and CAIIIIIIIDGE. Marchioness of Toomorao, Earls DARYMOUTII, II•NNLEY, UMBRIDOK. and Foe-rescue, Dowager Countess East cit., Earl and Ceuntess Asti BURNISANI, Earl sad Countess Maws emu, the Bishops of Bevis and Etv, the Dean of Ratak. Ladies HOLLAND, AMIILAST, Luc As. and Tu tete, and Lord M•CDONALD, were pre sent. Mr. Micas PAM Atinetws gave a grand Ball and Supper, on Wednesday evening, at his house Cleveland row, which was attended by upwards of five hundred Nobility ; the grand Hall, its which are large Egyptian pillars, was brilliantly lighted, and the gallery leading to the grand suit of apart ments, was also a blaze of light ; the whole in Mr. Ant:mews', usual style of elegance. The Supper was superb, and consisted of every delic;:cy that could be procured ; amongst the elegant company were—His Royal Highness the Prince of \V ALAS, the Dukes of CA matinee and Sussex; the Dukes Da BINH: and DE CASTNIZS; Princess CASVALCIC•LA, the Duchesses of Goanote, BOLTON, And 1h.:41- TIMM: the Marchionesses of SALISSL:RT, WIN. CIItSTIZR, STAIPFOID, and DOWNSIII46. At coos o'clock they sat down to supper ; Gil. Beattunet's Lady presided. After supper the Cosiapaay re turned to the Ball-room, and it wa. , five n's:ida cue ensuing morning before they broke up. HIGH COURT OF 1..1.-.L" A A. .w . The following is a Staten of thc British Naval Force, InPort and fitting ...... 9 On the English Channel and Irish Stations 26 On the Downs and North- Ses Statione.. . 6 Spain, Portugal, and Gibraltar 1: M Atterrancan &on Passage 5 Coast of Africa At the West India tetanal, and on the P.ntsaire On the Jamaiea %cation American and Nevrfottnd'attnt Statto.te. Capc of Cowl Hope Station 6 Last India:, 5: on the Fauna 11 t n return f-on, foretgn service Litended fit for cigh 1 In titst:it of a French equa -1 dreg an I crussng ls G uant-s' nig H.S P S and R.S. in Con ntitsion IS of o o • 2 0 5 2 .5 0 2 Total Commission.. • . - TRIAL OF VT4r.' UN!' :vinvik.Lr. • THIRD DAY. The Court Met soon after eleven o'clock eesowday morning. The attendance of Lords and Commons was not so great as upon the preceding day. The Peeresses was more numerous ; and every other part of the Court was crowded. The Managers plesent were :—Mr. WHLTBRIAD. Lord HENRY PsTT * T A Earl Teuei a. Lord Ascot sato HAMILTON, M. GILES, Sir S. RUMILLY, Serjeant BL T, Mr. Moats's. Mr. R lase, &c Sze. About two o'clock, Mr. Fox and Viscount How ler, arrived, in undress, and did not take any part in the business of the day. Mr. Fox looked in much better health an 3 spirits than he has done for • some days. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of YORK :strived about el-ven o clack, and sat in the Kt oe's box until the rising of the Court. Her Royal Highness was dressed in white, with a white muff and tippet, and crimson scarf. She looked remark ably well Mr. Gilt es, as leading Manager of the day, ex amined several witnesses in continuation from yes terday, in order to substantiate the preliminary chathes contaiped in the articles of impeachment; and, in the coTtse of the day, Messrs. PLUM ait and ADAMS, as Counsel for the Noble Defendant, took many legal objections, which were most ably argued at great length, and as ably answered by Sir S. nowt Lv, Mr. Serjeant BEST, and Me. Gills. 'These objections gave rise to much desultory con versation between the Lone Cuartert..Loa, his Royal Highness the Dike of Com sentstip, the Duke of NORFOLK, Marquis of 5r...1 - roan, Earls StaNHOrL and DARNLEY, and Lords MULORAIL, ELDON, and F.ttati Eight witnesses were examined this day, they chiefly consisted of gentlemen belonging to Public Offis.es. About half past four o'clock, the Court adjourned, with the usual ceremonies, to this day. iMOICIBLY AGRICULTURAL REPORT, FOR APRIL, --.-- The weather in the preceding month Ins beet, open the while, f a vourable to vegetation; Cie Wheat, winter arcs, end earle.sown spring Corn, leak Sot.e.shing and well; and the snow did not impede the operat tams of husbandry. The farrows in the mast of the forward districts have nearly 6eished KM* ing their barley and gran seeds. Turnips have renamed to the end of the season, sound and good; the Swedish kind reniarka'aly so, affording au immenw quantity i f succelent and nutritious food; and Ism much at tension cane it be paid to this excellent and valuable root, a a late crop for ewes and lambs and feeding sheep, oil whoci they will thrive, till tares, clover, and graft seeds. are ready b receive them. in the Isle of fly, the fees were laid under water by th Mow, which fell in March, and prcv-nted the farmers free 'owing their Oats so early as is customary with them. Th Coleieed for sheep h nearly dena ; that which stands for see looks pretty well. On the high Lands. the Wiles& looks prc nsiang, and Beans and Barley have been sews; and in th law pints, the season has been unfavourable for lambing; good many levee, as well as la .ibs, have been lost Whe. averages thrtiogliont England and Wales, 745. 4d. per quartet Barley, 3M 1(1.1.; Rye, 464. Id. The Grasses, Oath natural and artificial, have lately impnr ed ti : and the Meadows and Pastures iu the inland coin tire, w kit ire in tolerable condition, and penteukuly do for many mi.es around the metrueoiis, appear beautiful thriving, green, and luxuriant. The lam dry weather has afforded an opymrtenity of b d•essing with soot and as hes, the Clover and Wheats, a; toting all the young groping crops. mere has been, atthe late fairs, no scarcity of lean st wh ch still maintain great prices, as also do store sheep, e and lambs. Cows and calves are much in demand, and at high pt Pigs of all sere are both scarc e a nd dear. In Sinitlift,!.l Beef fetches from :is . . led. to M. 6.1. per stems of Sib ; from 31. to is. ed. ; and Pick, 5s EA, Young fresh MAWS, for the collar or the saddle, still tinue to sea well. f the Distrihu present day : 141 7 U 7 I 24 3 1 0 2 2 0 I 1 . 128 1 14 1 157 1178 1248 It , centind Shin,. Sqr.,ceable and repaintl hr ,rvt-~. 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