The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1809-03-17 00:00:00

LONDON,
FRIDAY, NI AI:CH 17.

A Cettenburgh Mail arrived yesterday. morns:;;.
The follow ink is the substance of its contents :
GrUCICHOI.SI, IiARCII
" Since the report mode by Major General
on the '2otll of last mouth, of an attack
kuroblige, by a detrielinsent of our troops, there
no further iiitelltge lace fruin the army. WlO,,
however, the prtst•ot scuson preeludei the possibi-
lity or any militant' operation of moment, the prepa-
ration t.or the' next ea;t:paigii continues to be made
with the utmost vigour; and there cannot mania
a doubt but that it will be opened by ionic decisive
operation. On the Ist of this month, our Caport
went into mnitritii:4 eight days, pti account of the
death of the late Duke Benedict Maria Matinee
of Cliablais, uncle to Ilis Majesty the preseneKing
of Sardinia."

Thus, at the moment when we were flattering
ourselves with II favourable change in the Raman
Councils, we find from the above extract, that
ALES...NI:MR touting .% to more obedient to the
policy of France, and is determined upon the de-
struction of his neighbour.

Captain Tay Lon, of the Phenix, arrived at
Portsmouth ; spoke on the llith January the
Cornwall, from London, off the East end of Ja-
maica, and on the listh saw a ship, supposed to
be the Eitingdon ; on the 20th saw a 'hip and
brig going down to Jamaica ; ast the Vstla *poke
the brig Tortola, from Aux Cayes, for New Provi-
dence, who ryported that the French at the city of
St. D go had capitulated to the Spaniards, oo
condition of being sent to Cayenne.

The Cogent gun-brig, Lieutenant OnEutsrtir, is
arrived at Plymouth, with au account that Sir J.
Duckwoam's squadron was left off Cape Finik-
terre. The I:Orient squadron has thus escaped.
without pursuit, to its destination. Whether that
be the West Indies, Of South America, we fear thgt
it will do winch mischief.

--aim.—
The decision of the House of (76111M0111, hut
morning, upon Mr. BAN i,s's Amendment, and
Mr. NVaant.e's Address, yesterday entirely eii-
grossed the public attention.—Mr. I'ankts•L, fol-
lowing up his success, will, we understand, move
his second Resolution, uhich is to the ifi.licivrio,,.;
effect, this day :
" Resulted, That it is the opinion of this liaise, aft.;
the fullest and most atteolice consideration of all the Li.
deuce reported to this House, has the Committee of the
whole House, appointed to impure into the conduct of li;t
Royal Highness the Duke of York, that the evidence s
fools so grounds for charging His Royal Highsess, in Or
execution slide official duties as Coentuander-is-Chef,taih
the personal corruption alleged airiest him is that elr,i'
antes; es with asp comivauve at the cirri opt sail Whew
pnetires which are therein iltsclamd."
As Mr. Baths', amendment wash' unison with
the public opinion, its rejection his naturally elk'
cited much regret and di.crititilit out of doors. 'lv
thus noticing public opinion, ise do not think ar
commit any irregularity. or comproinise the respect
due to the House of Coninions.—The Hake of
YORK'S case has not been treated according to the
rules of the ordinary proceeding. ,if the House, and
it has not been sought to !tide it behind it. form.
Every possible degree of pubic :ty 'lay been giier
to it.—The ruinutes.of O. • riti,lui..:e were teiolli

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d.rvit at the Bar, by a shortsliattd writer, eerie-
r•i Ally appointed by the House, and printed and
pntiliiihed from day to day. They have been
published in all the newspapers, with a degree
of accuracy and fidelity almost unexampled ; and
they have beau also given to tho world in various
rimplilets. The whole people of England have
thus hail ua good an opportunity of information
upon the subject as the House of Commons.
The question has been committed to them in every
respect, but in express terms, and they are almost
apne:aledtna. jndgra and jurors in the cause. NVhen
then, we s iy, goat the people have received the de-
cision of the House on the Address and the Amend-

meat aid' discontent, we consider• not even the
Ali lister nor the Doke of YORK as shrinking from
dint tribunal and regardless of its judginutt. It
•.sill be au iiicomplete satisfaction to his Royal
highness to be acquitted by the house of Com-
IWO" if he shall find himself coodeinned by the
public voice. Of all the laws that govern and re.
strain' lininau action', says Mr. LocKE, the public
voice, or law of manion, is the most binding.—
Those who violate the divine law, hope to obtain for-
giveness by penitence. Those who violate the civil
law, may hope to c,,eatie punishment by ingenuity,
or by interest ; but those who offend against the law
of opinion have no chance of escape. Thom every
',dividing! in the community is their judge and
their juror, and there never yet was a man har-
dened and insensible enough to live comfortably in
a society in which he was univeraally despised and
-' condemned. We repeat, then, that the public is iu
a peculiar manner connected with the Istn.i,iess of
• lire Duke of Yonx, and that in a case in which
"tIo• public opinion has been iii some measure
sippealcil to, his Royal Iblii4hness cannot be
• in.hffere•ot to its decision. If then the curtain
. were now to drop swim the scene, we have no he-
sitation to sac, that-much discontent would remain;
but we insist not prejudge the conduct of the
noose of Coinmons. Although both the Amend-
meld of Mr. Battens, and the Address of Mr.
Waitnue, have been rejected, it does not follow
that he has escaped without censure, and obtained
au honourable acquittal. Of one hundred and
slimly-nine bold, virtuous., and independent Mem-
bers of the House of Commons, who voted for Mr.
Messes Amendment, there is not one, who, we
prisume, must not vote fur any less severe censure
npou him. If a man cannot obtain the whole,
if he act cones
gently, he will not reject the
half. All these Members, then, we may
expect to And in array this night against Mr. Palm
CLVAL'II Amendment for the enure acquittal of his

Royal Highness. It is also well known that sere-
st who voted iu the majority, last morning,
were induced to do so; aline conceiving that the
House of Cutineous was not the proper tribunal,
and that he might to be tried by his Peers ;
and others, because they objected to the mode
of ♦ddress is aay shape. Those Members who
voted upon this principle were equally adverse to
the entire acquittal of his Royal Highness, as the
199 win composed the minority; awl thus there is
reason to expect that if Mr. Pucev&L should even
have a majority upou his Resolution of acquittal
this night, it will be so small, that his Royal
Highness cannot, consistently with any regard
for delicacy or proprietl, remain in Ofhoe.—
In these observations we (hedging all party views
or• personal dislike to his Royal Higlinow.—

That Mrs. CLIO= and her agents have robbed
the Compassionate List tad the Half•pay Fund.
and that they have been erlAbled to do so through
her coulicction with his Royal Highness, and the
undue influelite which shit, by her meretricious
wiles, has been aide to acquire over him, none of
the professed edvoisstes of his R•yal Highness has
attempted to d my. Without, then, imputing to
him a participation in this public plunder, without
charging him with personal corruption, or conniv-
ance at it, we must Puy, that a man, who has
been blind, weak, sad shallow enough not to
see these scenes acted in his men house, and
passing under his very eyes, is not the sort of man
to whom the public cats look with pleasure and
confidence as Commander-in-chief at this critical
and momentous period. With this view of the
case, and believing it to be that of the public at
large, however we may regret the situation into
which hir Royal Highness isthrown, we should not
rejoice at his eutire acquittal.—Some punishment
surely awaits his offence, even though he were to be
continued in that office, fur which Mr. Nauman
with a degree of boldness of which there are few
examples, assures us, on his conscience, there is no
luau in His MAJtSrei dominions so fit. Every
enlightened politician, every man who takes a com-
peebensaveview of the state Mille world, must wish for
this result. There are many, we admit, who dread
and deprecate it, and none more than those
who delight in unginetiting public discontent,
and seek to involve the country in confusion, But
if the Kimo's Son, entrenched in place, and power,
and royal favour, cannot offend with impunity,
the lips of these libellers are sealed, and the
heads of agitators are tied up 1 r ever. Every
perturbed spirit is hushed, and the scum that
ves rising to the surface, in angry ebullition,
tills its native had, and sinks to the bottom. We
want no reform, when the House of Commons,
when called upon, shelve itself so cospetcut to its

dais. Theist is no pritext fi► revolution, where
the rontaittition is uniiiip:iired, and Wines firth in
all its original lustre.. Every man who sasses in
sociuty will feel the force of th.'se
It is only thus we -can explain the joy felt froiu the
votes in favour of the Duke of YOU, by manly
among his most violent opposers. They would be
still more rejoiced, wore they to find him acquittal
of all blame, and honoured with a vote of thanks.
instead of being punished by the consiire of the
I, House. lu that event, they would be furnished
with fresh food for public discontent and clamour.

Earl GREY appesred in his pla-e, ia the House
of Lords, last night, being the first time in this
session, and gave notice of a motion oil this day
se'imight, for the production of Mr. Fecat.'s let-
ter to Sir J. illoonE. The Noble Eart also give
notice of a motion on the lute campaign in Spain
and Portugal, after the hnliule s.

No event which has taken place in the North of
Europe, during the progress of hostilities between
Russia and Sweden, is more to be regretted, or may
be productive of greater misfortunes to the latter
power, than the bite reduction of the Isle of A/axel
b 3 the Muscovite arms. Hitherto, Sweden, properly
so denominated, has remained intact. Though
the Pomeranian possessions at the Mouth of the
Oder, including Stralsund, and the Isle of Rugen,
have been reduced under the yoke of France ; and
though A LEX.ANDIrat'S forces have overrun Fin-
laud, and all the provinces dependent spots it,
from the frontiers of Cuellar, to those attic Tornea
Lapland ; yet these were extraneous possessions of
the Swedish Monarchy. From the head of the
Gulf of Bothnia, to which point the Russian ar-
mies penetrated, when the late armistice was con-
clude I, a pro ligictus tract of country still extends
between Totowa and Stockholm, including Hear
five hundred miles, through the most inhospitable
and barren deserts, *ablate between the 60th and
66th degrees of a Northern latitude. It would
probably therefore have required a whole cempaigii
to vanquish these impediments, and to approach
the capital. But, by the acquisition of the t.lc of
GRSTAVUeII position is materially eliaugeol,
and the danger of his situation is greatly aug-
mented.
That Island lies nearly mid-way hetwren the
province of Sodermania, nr rather that of Uplatii.
CO the Western side of the (:alt of Bothnia, and
the Duchy of Finland, on the opposite side. It
is the most considerable in site of all the Archipela-
go of rocks and islands scattered over that portion
of the Baltic ; and is not more than forty-fire
Isaias from Griselharom in Sweden, in the direct
road to Stockholm. The distance from Grist!.
boom to the metropolis does not exceed twenty
' %Arm. through in opals and not unfruitful roan-
try. It is therefore possible, by • prompt and vi-
gorous effort, to invade Sweden ; either before the
ice breaks, which seldom happens till towards the
end of March ; or, in case of a thaw,"by gun-bouts,
};allies, and a flotilla, which can be equipped in
the port of Alio for the purpose. Six hours may
laud twenty thousand Russiaus within two or three
days morel of Stockholm. The case is a serious
one, and has been so felt here. It is peculiarly
with a view to prevent the danger of such a de-
scent and invasion, that Sir JAMES SAUMARES, std
Sir SAMUEL 1100 D, are about to proceed to the
Baltic, at the head of a formidable squudron. We
trust that they will arrive in time to prevent any
fatal attack on our magnanimous ally.
Yesterday, the Doke of oca transacted busi-
ness at his Office in the Horse Guards. His Kraal
Highness gave an audience to the Earl of Cuts S-
HAM for • considerable time.
Yesterday, Mr. WatTBILICAD had an interview
with Colonel Gopoom for about an hour.
A report prevailed yesterday that the Duke of
YORK had actually resigned, but we believe it is at
all events premature.
Private letters from Holland speak with less
contidesse of the probability of a war between
Austria and France, but they contain nothing to
indicate whether the former has been influenced
by the acknowledged rsc,,llclit stute of the Aus-
trian army, ecinsicleiiiia the work which it has on
its hands in Spain, or a !tether Austria has been
induced by the appreliensiou of danger to maul-
fest a temporising policy to not ear...ay who only
wants an opportunity completely to overturn her
weight in the scale of nations.
The last accounts from Portugal, dated the aOth
ult. state, that Sir Routair WiLsoo, with a divi-
sion consisting of Portuguese, and some Spanish
cavalry, had taken considerable property. in mo-
ney, rovisions, and horses, collected by the
French at Zamora. Portugal itself, up to the
20th, had no account/ of French moveurelita to-
swards that country.
It is new clearly ascertained that the damage
sustainer' by the flooding of the Feiss marmots to
upwards of a million of money. The distresses of
individuals are great beyond credibility, except to
those who hone witnessed them.—A subscription
has been tiptoed for the relief of the pourer sufferers,
which it is hoped will meet with support from the
benevolent.
The Suprenie Junta of Spain, according to ac-
counts from Gibraltar. dated the 14th all. have
given orders for damitialiag the whole of the forts
which extend from that garrison to Tariafa, and
eventually to destroy the forts themselves, ins case
the French should be able to appear iu force in
that part of the country. The rotivoy, consisting of
about so sail of %easels, whirls left Gibraltar oil the
sth ult. after bietfecatally buff etting with contrary
winds, had been obliged to return on the 13th.--
It «ill of course proceed as soon as the mind will
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NING"S raEdrieß, 114YM4RKEi: -
Mr. TATLOI: having generously offered loir
Theatre for the uccoratnodatioa of the Ontry-
Lome Compaun they last night performed, for their
benefit, the Como& of Man awl Wife, and the loo-
ted tide o baggerwood, in which it s. Ras-
HAM introduced the lisfrutifoil air of " said a !intik
to a Tear:' which wax most rapturously encored.—
On the drawing up of the curtain, the whole com-
pany sion,4 God sane the Kitt', and the following
Addrers was delivered iiy air. ELLISTON:—.

Oft' hive you seen, epos the silver tide,
A limbos balearts, Britain's guard and pride ;
With toieriag roasts, that ages might defy,
Thomases! pillars of her victory ;
With ;Imlay streamers, sad with salts unfarrd,
Looking defiance on the woery world '
Her crew, as hardy as the rucks, that brave
The bold invasion of the furious wave,
With dauntless valour, mild on ev'ry braise
These sounds of triamph—" Britain roles the seas '"
Tes, on her foes, her vengeance she can pour,
But why can stUl the elenientsl roar
What voice can calm the ocelot's dreadful
When ivied, sing ont the sailor's direr season!
Or %viten, by tight'aing struck, the ship ifoploys
The double horrors of tl.e fun'ral bleu
The erew, despuadiug, leave the burning deck,
And turn, with angels's, from the bIUL:II4 wreck '
Thus, inn stout vessel, whose stupcsdous height,
Shoos with the radiance of A light
Which erst had stood the many Iristile
The awful thunders of our Critic Foes,
la now dismantled—rest away, and buru'il,
And all her trophies into ashes hired
Whist we, the ship-wrock'd mariners, were toss'd
Upon the world's wide seas, and nearly lost ;
But Hope, that steady phut of the soul,
Took to this Life-Boat, sad preasre'd the whole ;
Sore as in safety he the friendly shore, •
‘l'herekiwi Protection open'd wide this door I's
()deed a shelter for the surring crew,
Whose future efforts mutt depend on yes ;

the erdience )
Your lilfral siil most help us to refit,
Awl arts the Muses for the War of Wit,
Whilst we, the Champions of the l'•tet's cause,
Will study to presvrse the Drama's laws,
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Aud gain the snetd merit—lour applause.
• Alluding to the Figure of A roato, which stood at the
top of the Theatre.
t Alluding to Mr. TAT LOR, of the Opers-Iluoie, who
georronsly gar. the free use offs Theatre, tot three nights,
to the Company.
The pit Alla boxes were crowded; the latter were re-
taiuml by their liberal Proprietors. Ainougst whom
were—
Prince and Princess of Castekieolu; Duke and DlSCillen
de Castries ; Couutessee Barry/sore, Cardigan, Sefton, War-
wick, Mciitaurough, sod Cloursel ; Ladies C and W. Ben-
thick, Bruce, Glynne, Theuilnsia Vioer, M Fordyce, Sal.
town, and Stanley; and the Hllll,llllrs. Soscawon.

the Ladies' Third Subscription Catches and Glee
Concert, was held last night at the house of Lady
Somers in Cavendish-smuare. The arrangements
were in her Ladyship's usual style of taste and ele-
gance. A variety of favourite pieces were per-
formed by Mrs. t'auotta:v, and Messrs. Ka vvi.rr
and Gowen. T:., re v : •!. • .:..pOied
present ; innots4st whom
tits Highness the Date of Gloucester; Lord Wahtinghaso;
Countesses Pembroke and lt..tles ; %%countesses Middle
tun and Doom ; La.l.es C. Ler' Penrhys, D. Smith,
Boston, Duane, C. Herbm t, sad Prescott ; Sirs—Charles
Talbot, D. Smith, sod C. Bastin the Has. Thomases
Crewr and %lam ; the Hun. Miss F'ortes-
cue; Ceverals Crewe aud Grenville.
Madame CAT/MARCO First Concert this season
was held last night at Ilanover-square 'Rooms.
She was assisted by Mrs. O'Motaa, Miss Humites,
Messrs. LANZA, BELLAMY, 1111ARTINI, Vatinicts,
&c. There were nearly four hundred persons pre-
sent; amongst whom were—
The Marquis and %lamb:ones, of Stafford, Marchinoese of
Salisbury, Niarehomess ..f Ihionsbire ; Earls Pomfret and
Knigstou;
.Viscimatem Sidminnt ; Ladies Taylor, Abdy,
and Marquees.
The Marquis and Marchioness of I. triSDOWN left
town oil Thursday for Southampton Castle.
The last arrivals at Bath are--
Earl and Countess Spencer, Bishop of Killala and his
Lady, Coast de INIMID.I.I, Lord Bolingbroke' Lady and Miss
Rivers, lino. Mr. sad two Misses Slater, Sir E. lorry, and
Admiral Buchanan.
On Sunday se'nnight, Colonel ODELL and the
Lino.‘VILSDIIAM Qui N. Representative' in Parlia-
ment for the county of Clare, arrived is Limerick
front England—they immediately proceeded to
their respective seats—the *Comer to the Grove—
the latter to Adair,.
Earl Forrest ue gave: a grand dinner,on Werines-
day.at hothouse i ti Grosvenor-491%0re, to Earls C HES.
TtRFIEI.D, DARTMOUTH, and DINA LEY, the He..
General BLitt, and the lion. Ca,.t. Crust.
The Hou. Colonel CAPH6AN, brother to Lady
Orman rra et.i.esteir, arrived iu town, last
Friday, from Scotland.
The Countess Dowager of Sarrom was much
better last night.
Tile Earl and Cfmntess of CARTSTORT arrived
in town, on Monday, from their seat at Helton
Hall, Stilton, Husitimrdoushire.
The Duke and Duchene of SOMERSET arrived,
on Monday, at their house tii Piccadilly-, from De-
vonshire.
Lady PERTH had a select party, on Tuesday
evening, at her home iii Hertford-,treet, May-Fair.
Mr. Dow's annual boll at Edinburgh, last week,
was so crowded, that not one of the new deuces
which he had prepared for the occasion mold be
executed ; and the company with great deSculty
paraded the rooms to soft music iu slow time.
The Stafford Theatre closed, ou Moodily' ee'n-
night, with %A( Bossy sty, and The Forty taines,
for the Massager's
Benefit.
The Geodesics who actell the Tragedy of
Douglas, for the benefit of the (iloucesterlutirttwry,
at that Theatre, bate, at the particular request of
several Noblemen and Gentlemen of the county,
been induced to assist in perorating a second play,
for the 'attest of Mrs. LITCBMI 1, who so kindly
exerted Ler talent, in. the former occasu.c.