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Sorrows of AMELIA : or,
Deluded Innocence.
An Hiftoriette, rounded on Fad.
« —to —~ A,,J§„ufervius,
*'tUwe Jerque,ou ; but whenjou haveout rojes,
''You barely leave eur throw to prick ourselves,
*' famock as with our harrMnefs."
THE fun (hone in its vernal fpten
dor, when the fair Amelia, ac
customed to take a diurnal hour, Alli
ed into the held# to contemplate and
admire the beauties of est dawnig
year.—The elegance of the profpea,
the fragrance of odoriferous flowers,
the resounding noise of a bubbling
fountain, the innocent melody of the
feathered choir, and the serenity of a
beautiful atmosphere, conspired to ex
cite in her tender bosom the most
pleading and greatefulemotiohi. Re
galed by her delightful rambles, the
returned, to enjoy the fweeta of do
mestic. contemplation. With the
florid pencil of fancy, Rie pictured to
herfelf a brilliant scene of uninterrupt
ed delights, at some future period.
But unhappy for Amelia, this waM
the last of all her pleasures. So transi
tory is human felicity I She was endu
ed by nature with every innocent vir
tue and fine accomplishment, that
could command the admiration and
esteem of all her friends and affoci
aces. # .
- CTWteforce of her person attract
ed and charmed ; yet the suavity of
her mind forpaffed all her external
perfeftions. - She was unrivalled in
fweetneh and tender sensibility, and
the gentleness of her bosom illumined
the lineaments of her lovely counten
ance, In her infantine years, the was
deprived of the tender qare of paren
ulaffeaioo, and the blooming beauty
was exposed to the all fafeinating
faares of artful difflmulation. The
only foible, which the dilicate Amelia
possessed, was an unfufpeding breast,
and too lavilh esteem. Unversed in
the secret viflanies of abase degene
rate world, she ever imagined that
all mankind were as spotless as herfelf.
But, ata I this to ofatal credulity, was
the source of all her misfortunes.
Scarce had foe arrived at her i6tb
year, when the perfidious Alonzo,
by his persuasive flattery, and exter
nal charms, ensnared her susceptible
heart, and under the most sacred pro;
miles of matrimony, betrayed her fe
male innocence. Ye generous fair,
confute not the deluded Amelia, nor
withhold the tear of commiseration ;
far you are sensible that baneful flat
tery, that the efficacious laudanum,
too often fesls the eye of juvenile
prudence. Her sensibility was too re
fined, to Tuftsin the reproach of a cen
sorious world, therefore she embraced
death by swallowing a portion of poi
foo. Had (he enjoyed the advanta
ges of a kind and faithful mopitrefe,
so guide all her aaions and check the
little riling weeds of youthful folly,
die might have triumphed over the
ar^ of Alonzo, and proved one of
the faweft blcffoms in the garden of
Society. \ Thisunbapily was not her
lot, and therefore, like a tender flow
cr, (he withered in her bloom. Oh !
fair Amelia, peace to thy lovely athes;
^y parenmal myrtles deck thy hal-|
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FRID A Y, November 14, 1794.
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■mmifeßtaHsfaMSimt^sFmM^BHCT" 1 # 11 " 11 "**! I ^^
lowed tomb ; may virgin filters waft,
you to your native ikies, and fenfitil
ity ever drop a tear at the remem
brance of thy misfortune !
As fonn as the depraved Alonso
was informed of the death of the ip.
miable Amelia, his breast was filled
with the most poignant remorse, and
guilt with all its infernal retinue, af
feiled his disordered imagination.—
The untimely fate of Amelia damped
all his enjoyments ; for when the
thoug^tlcfs career of voluptuousness .
is over, the gay phantoms of pleasure
shine with diminilhed luftre, and re
flection will resume her violated em
pire. Not all the most licentious
feenes of folly, or the vain fplendour
of pomp and parade, could possibly
dissipate the gloom which enveloped
''his mind ; he was haunted with all
the folicit^des of a persecuted confei
cnce. Sensible of hit guilt, his mind
funk into a defponding melancholy,
which soon put a period to his mise
rable existence., "^
Ye who inhale the blulhing morn
of existence, learn inftruftion from
the fate of Alonzo, and at the earlier
period, check the disposition which
would prompt you to spread toils for
unfufpeding innocence. Guilt will
destroy the bliss of the seducer, in
trude on his morning pleafurei and
damp his evening joys.
" Which is the villain, let me meet bit gee ;
'' That when I note another man lib, him,
" 7 ma, avoid him."
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
FRENCH PROCLAMATION.
To the Army of the Weftern Pyrenees, and
the Spaniards of the frontiers.
Brave Soldiers t..
THE moment of vi&ory has at length ar
rived, which proves that this army is
the worthy fitter of those of the North and
South ; that, by their example, you will also
avenge your country, overturn the despots,
and Sacrifice their satellites ; that, like them,
after purifying the land of liberty, sullied by
the presence of slaves, you will bear the tri
umphant arms of the Republic into the terri
tory of the enemy, and there display the tri
coloured standard of freedom.
In penetrating into the enemy's territory;
brave soldiers, we need not stimulate your
courage : You are always eager to combat
and to Conquer ; but we recommend to your
.consideration what the French people have
proclaimed every where—" War to the pal+
ace, peace to;ttie cottage—War against ty
rants and their satellites, peace to the peace
able citizens, to the humble abode of the in
digent, to the abode of the ufeful labourer
and indyftrious artizan." This condua, as
it arises from otir feelings, is also dilated by
oUr interest.?
The Spanish territory, upon which we now
enter, will become part of the French Re
public. Let therefore devastation, pillage
and incendiary, be far from you ; let the fear
ful inhabitant behold his asylum refpeded,
and learn at length to efteeto a people, the
avengers of the violated rights of human na
ture,whom kings and priests have reprefenc
ed to them as a people of Anthropophagi.
, And you, inhabitants of the Spanish fields
and towns, ufeful labourer,, industrious arri
zans, fly not the Republican legions ; throw
yotrfelves into our arms, without weapon,
without defence, and you will find in them
protection and fafety for yourfelres, your
families, and your property. The French
soldier has sworn to exterminate the men
armed for fyrants ; but the sword f« dread
ful to such, will always refpe& him, who, de
fencelMs, shall implore his assistance and his
clemency. He will equally refpe& opinions,
manners, customs and usages. ^ Remain,
therefore, in your peaceful dwellings, enhi
yate your fields, gather in your harveils,work
at your occupations, and liberty, growing in
the midst of you, will son make you feelthe
immense Mance between tire avengers of the
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rights of men, and the slaves that move with
irithe verge of despotism.,
The French soldier would conquer you to
freedom, not by the terror of his arms ; but
by gaining your hearts, and illuminating
vour minds. " ' (Signed)
PINET, the Elder.
GARRAU.
CAVAIGNAC.
PROCLAMATION;
Ffa the Prime Minifar of Spain, /, the Sfoifo
, Nation.
Brave Spaniards !
AS I only intend to lay before your eyes
truths that will cause your fears to subside,
and only ask of you to listen to me attentive
ly ; my solicitude gives me a right to require
it, and your own interest warrants it.
lam well aware that venal and poisonous
pens will endeavour to picture the late fate of
war as the depth of misfortune ; the bold
and calumniating tongue will represent the
impetuefity of the enemy as irrefiftable. I
know that traitors to God, to the King, and
your cause, will mot be fitent, bat will life ev
ery means of bringing you over to their sen
timents ; that their deducing language will
represent to yob ever) 'thing aS pomble ; that
the venal spy will endeavour to engage you
among insurmountable precipices ; but at
the fame time I am acquainted with your
loyalty ; the King knows it, and confides in
your fortitude against the torrent of evil ad
visers. Do you reel the true extent of our re
sources ? Be assured, that they are Sufficient,
when combined, not only to drive the enemy
as soon as they Shall begin to 4% but that
the King hopes to fee that enemy crushed bn
the arrival of the reinforcements which have
begun to march, and which are animated by
the most ardent desire to meet the enemy,
rather than to take rest in camp.
Spaniard;!
Can 30,000 weak and undisciplined men,
wage a serious war upon us on the fide of
Navarre and Biscay. They are not, and can
not be in greater numbers, owing to the state
of the frontier provinces. The combined
armies in the North, require their firft atten
tion, and while the French appear augment
ing their forces, they in fad diminiffi. It 1s
by violent means that their people are forced
to their armies. ,Terrour and the guillotine
are the Springs of all their operations, and
they excite hatred and despair. You fee that
the sacred right of property no longer exists
among them ; you fee thatjuftice has disap
peared from among them, and you fee, that
under a fallacious cover of right, they have
Succeeded in bringing into fubjedion med,
but in the end they make Slaves of there. 1
Unfortunate!) our cities and villages have
experienced this fatal ill. Scarcely one in
habitant did they leave free tyhen they made
¥heir incursion. This incursion is not aston
ishing, it is a consequence of their unbound
ed cupidity ; but weigh the motive, and
judge of the inefficiency of their arms to
pursue their advantages.<
Could ,ou Imagine that 20 or 30,000 men
would be able to fubjed our provinces, if we
bent our endeavours to destroy them ? Look
into hiftory ; the innumerable examples pfa
wonderful defence made against mightier at
tacks will be the answer. ;
It is, not furprizing that they Should at thrt
time have Seized upon an open country ; but
they can form from that no pretentions to
victory. The nature of the country alone
mutt step their career. Be well assured that
the experienced and brave General who com
mands our forces, will permit them to keep
what they have usurped only so long as they
Shall not incommode him ; andas soon as he
ffiall undertake to destroy them, he Shall Suc
ceed. Dispel therefore the fears with which
you may have been impressed ; but at the
fame time make an effort to Secure yourselves
in your homes. .God, his sacred law com
mands it; and reflect that your fields wm.no,
afford you their produce unless you „ under
his banners. He will then assist you and he
will fight for you. Pray to him sincerely,
and implore his protection. To this,effca
public prayers shall also be offered.
But do not let your present fitnation dis
courage you. Do not imagine that our af-'
fairs have reached the last extremity bf dan
ger. Means of opposing the enemy are not
wanting. The King will bring down their
ihfelence and pride by taking himfelf the
command of Ms Catholic army. Your Soy
erign reposes aft confidence in Spanish loyal
ty, and he endeavours to make return for it
by limiting as much as poffibl, his Royal
pomp, that new impefts may be avoided ;
diminilhing his eipenfes as much as the hon
our of his crown permits. This roeafure,
and his paternal care evinced by his constant
attendance to the dispatch of public bufinef;,
to administer justice, deserve an extraordina
ry reward. Let us imitate his indefatigable
zeal, let us fulfil our duties, and by vigour
in the present moment let us Secure our fe
licity.
Let peacb and tranquility among you
make return for the upright intentions of
your King, and all his faithful fubjeds shall
receive marks of his goodness. Weigh, dear
fellow citizens, the sincere effufions of my
heart, and you will find truth and candour
have been my guides. I have no other end
in view but your tranquility, and to rouse
your spirit to destroy a horde of banditti who
wish to disturb cur quiet. If I succeed in
this, you will find in a few days the fruits of
my endeavours. Assisi my designs with your
endeavours, and you will soon feel the advan
tages of your exertions. Religion will con
tribute to your triumph, and its aid will be
without intermission, invoked for all by your
true friend, - ALCUDIA.
Austrian Netber/azds.
ost end, "aug. 23. The Engliffi
(hips of war, which have for feme
time been cff this place, ft ill continue
co block up the port. We much fear
it it their intention to attempt the
burning of the fleet now in the har
boufy by fending in some of their fire
fhipa during the night ; a matter not'
difficult to be accomplished, from the
number of veffeli which entirely choak
up the harbour. To coonterad those
designs at much as possible, we hav
taken the precaution of fending the{
powder (hips up the Bruges Canals
to Plaffendteel, & Rationed twtygun
boats at the mouth of the harbour"
as well to prevent any Craft from go
ing out as coming in, it being known
there are many here who wiffi to get
away purposely no doubt to give in
telligence to the enemy.
The ditch which Surrounds ttie
town is to be deepens seven feet, and
500 men are at work in it every day.
This gives employment to the poor
fifhermen, who were before in gteit^
want, not being able to go a fishing; \
On account of the number of Englilh
cruzeri which continually infeft the
coast. The works on the ! ramparty
and out of the Weft Port are nearly
finished, which makes the town capaa
ble of a most vigorous defence, in
case the despots Ihould again attempt
to yoke us with the galling chains of
sla very.
England.
London, sift. 1. A private let
ter from the Hague, makes mention
of a difference that has lately subsist
ed between the Duke of York and
Prince of Saxe Cobourg ; and if the
circumstances of which we are inform
ed refpeding it be corredly Rated, .
the condua of the former General
has been such as to entitle him to the
gratitude and praise of hit country
men. The Prince of Cobourg, it it
said, called upon his Royal Highness
in a peremptory tone, to march his
army towards the Meuse, where their
services would be better employed in
prote&ing the passages into Germany,
than in covering the frontier towns of
Holland—an objed comparatively
infigoificant. The reply of the Brit
ish commander was, that having the
diteaion of the troops of his country
entrusted to him, he should discharge
his duty to the best of his judgment
in purfuic of the o^a for which he
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