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INsTOcrtiplts To LORD WlllTWoiterll.
lent or fortunate enough to have its fa establish
My , -
Doefenne-vseeet, Nev. ;14, 1802.
Lord
meat of reporters in the gallery, and been thus ena-
I take the first opportunity of communicating to
bled to give to the world a• report of a debate the Sour Excellency, for the regulation of your con-
most interesting ever agitated within the walls of du& the instruaions which -his Majesty is pleased
Parliament, from which its -more liberal, but less
to von on such points as may hecome subjeas
ofdiscussion between his Majesty and the French
fort te tivels, were excluded. In this painful Gtivernment.e,and to desire that you will endeavour
and trying situation, the proprietors of !milers; who to ted-nem yourself to them iu all your conversa-
happened
to he present, and the agents of those . tons Nvitb the French Ministers.
You will lose no proper opportunity of expressing
who happened to be absent, iimmimously. agreed to his Majesty's earnest solicitude for the preservation
take no advantage over each other ; and thus by of the peacevrhich subsists between the two countries;
their fair and liberal conduct, the Public are de- his disposition to do every thing.in his power for
prived of a report of a debate which every paper that purpose which is consistent evith the honour of
his crown and the interests of his dominions ; and .
in town had long anxiously expected to he able to. his regret at any circumstance which may have
give in the best possible style, and with respect to arisen to
ta interrupt that harmony and good
lfa under-
snding which are so important to the were and
which no care, no pains, no expence had been spared
happiness of both countries. You will, however,
to form the best possible arrangements. Fortue state most distinctly his Majesty's determination
nicely no change took place in the usual arrange- never to forego his right of interfering in the affaies
of the Continent, on every occasion in whicli
ments of the House of Lords, and we are rouse- of
interests of his own dominions, or those of
quently enabled to lay a faithful report of what Europe in general, may. appear to him to require
passed there, upon the same subject, before our it. This right his Majesty possesses in common with
readers. every other independent Power ; it rests upon gene-
___---- • ral principles, and does not require the confirmation
of any particular treaty. It is nevertheless import-
'4.ll;STY wit' ant that you should observe, that the:circumstances
hich led to the conclusion of the last peace, and I
the principles upon which the negotiation was con-
duacd, would give his Majesty a special right to in-
terpose in any case which might lead to the exten-
sien of the power or influence of France. In the com-
munication which took place between the two Govern-
ments, previous to the signature of the preliminary ar-
ticles,hisMajes• yan oposed. as the basis of negotiation,
that if the French Government would not relin-
yeish the continental acquisitions which they had
obtained from other powers in the course of the
war, his Majesty would claim the right of keeping
a part of his conquests, as a compensation for the
important acquisitions of territory made by France
upon the Continent. This principle was formally
recognized by the French Government in an official
note in the following words : " Cependant on re-
connoit que les Grands Evenemens survenus, en
Europe, et lcs Changemens arrives dans les Limitcs
des Grands Etats du Continent, peuvent autoriser
Une Partie des Demandes du Gouvernemcrit Bri-
tannique." The terms of the treaty of peace were
negotiated in conformity to this, basis ; and it
appears, therefore, dear, that the then existing
state of possession and of engagements, as re-
spect the Continent, were the foundation of the
peace itself, and that his Majesty has therefore an
undoubted right to interpose in consequence of
the treaty in every case in which the state of pos-
session may appear to him to have undergone any
material alteration, or in which the engagements
which were then subsisting had been violated to the
prejudice of his Majesty, or of the other powers of
e ope. You will proceed to observe, that the
annexation of Piedmont to France, since the con-
clu,ion of the Definitive Treaty, makes a most ma-
terial difference in the state of 'the fixed and perma-
neet wossessions of France : That the renunciation
of the becily of Parma in favour of Franceen circum.
stance which was concealed at the time of negotiating
tee peace, and which is become of the greatest im-
portance from its furnishing an additional instance of
teat system of Nara cedion which is totally inconsist-
ent with any system of security for Europe, makes
a most essential difference likewise in the relative
circumstances of the two countries : that at the time
of concluding the peace, the French Government
were bound by the most sacred engagements to re-
sped the independence of the Helvetic and Batavian
Repuhlics, and to allow the people of those coun-
tries to choose whatever form of government they
might think proper. That the violation olthis right
in the Swiss people, and the invasionof their territory,
notwithstanding the representation which was made
in their favour by his Majesty, makes a most material
alteration in the stateof engagements contraCted since
the conclusion of the' Definitive Treaty, and adds
most considerably to the influence and power of
France, to the prejudice of a State which was then
acknowledged as independent : That the condua of
the French Government to the Batavian Republic
was not less objeaionable : That the independence
of this Republic was acknowledged, both by the
Treaty of Luneville and by the Treaty of the Hague
of the year 1795: That by the Treaty of the Hague;
the French Government were permitted to keep, a
garrison in that country only till the time of general
peace : That by a Convention signed in August;
1801, the French troops were to remain there till the
conclusion of the Definitive Treaty of Peace between
Great Britain and France : That the French troops
have not, to this period, evacuated the country ' • and
that the First Consul is represented lately to have
declared, that in the event of any differences amongst
the people of that country, on the subjects of their in-
ternal Government, he would march with his whole
army to suppress them : That this is an obvious vio-
lation of the independence of the Zatavian Repub-
lic ; and that his Me;esty would have a peculiar
right to interpose on the present occasion, as he con-
sented to make numerous and most important resti-
tutions to the Batavian Government in the Treaty
of Peace, on the consideration of that Government
being independent, and not being subject to any ,
foreign controul.
It is unnecessary for me to recommend to your
Excellency to make these representations with mo-
deration and temper. You will attend very par-
ticularly to any explanations which may be given
to you respeaing them ; and you will engage to
report such explanations to his Majesty's Govern-
meat.. 40.1- t; I have the honour to be, &c.
HAWIESOURY.
(Referroaelo Mr. Found% Letter to Lord flawkesbury of
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Jan.A
French frigatecommanded by an officer of.
that nation, whose name is not known, arrived this
day i 8 'our roads. On board this vessel was em-
barked Citizen Horace Sebastiani, calling himself
land parts.y
wpti: hfo( the)
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tEohanercoesa:ziefrohuaitmt themas
oth:nun;
hhae Cdaounaresumrilvpidedo
ftrthooesem
guards of health were placed over theme He de-
manded a conference with the Government, assuring
our Delegate Regent, that he was commissioned by_
the First Consul Bonaparte, to communicate to all
orders of persons is the Seven Islands, the attach.

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Yesterday morning his MAiLsry with his usual
ittendants viewed his farms.
Her IviaJtst Y and the Pa zwccssi s rode to Fran,—
more in a phaeton and sociable, and afterwards his.
floured the lion. Mrs. H A KCOr nr, at St. I.conard's
Hill, where the Royal Party partook of an elegant
entertainment.
Early yesterday morning Mr. HUNTER and Mr.
Deessmo the Messengets arrived at Windsor•with
dispatches for his Majesty from Ministers.
Th Earl of Dulls v gave a grand dinner on Sa-
turday, at his house in Grosvenor-square, to the
following Noblemen and Gentlemen :
Ezul of Allwrm,e,., Lord Nbittard,
Lord Sohn Towt.sigArl, Mr. :‘,:kt;r•
Lord If Or, Fit tpatrick,
Lord Ois:listun, Nit' in oirild,
Lurd Vu er, Mr. G. It by,
Lord WiliaiLtaxs.:,r:, I hie. Ord.
About four o'clock yesterday, Mr. PITT attended
the House of Commons ; he appeared dressed in
black with a large bundle of papers under his arm.
The people who stood on cat:h side of him loudly
clapped their hands as he passed, and expressed the
greatest pleasure at his arrival.
The Duke of QUEENSBU ItY was among the first
to take his scat in the House of Lords yesterday.
The greatest apprehensions were entertained,
when the Gallery door of the House of Commons
was opened yesterday, that the staircase would have
given way, from the great number of persons who
were pressing to obtain admittance but fortunately
no accident occurred.

The introduElion List night, at the ROYAL CIR.
crs, of a new Temporary Lyrical Effusion, de- •
scriptive of the Installation, or the Knights pf the
Bath, was honoured with the most unbounded ap-
plause; it contains many neat points and apt allusions
to the present day, and was admirably given by
St AMR, in the charaCter of a Country Boy.
The Second FLSTINO BALL Avill take place this
evening, which is expeited to be far superior to
any Entertainment ever given, as the Managers
have spared neither pains nor expence.--Subscrip-
tions, we arc informed, continue to be received at
the Festino Rooms.
Mrs. Powtet's benefit last night, at Drury-Lane,
attraaeal an elegant and crowded audience. The
novelty of the night was a voung Lady, Mrs. Pow-
LLL'S sister, in the chars der of Emilia, in Shake-
speare's comedy of "tire Winter's Talc." She was
introduced by Mrs. Powell to the audience, and re-
ceived a most flattering reception. This Lady is
above middle size, graceful in her manner, and pos-
sesses a sweet and finely modulated voice. The
cliaradcr is of small compass, but she imparted to
it all the interest of which it is capable. The play
was succeeded by an interlude, taken from Mr. Al-
lingharn's favourite entertainment " lee all a Farce,"
which was received with great applause.
The Loun Mavoa intends holding a Court of
Aldermen this day, at Guildhall, at which it is
expeficd his Lordship will name the gentlemen he
has nominated for Sheriffs for London and Mid-

dlesex.
The military movements for the defence of the
coast have already commenced. The (i£d regiment
marched into Canterbury on Friday from Chatham
barracks; the 70th regiment has also marched from
Chatham for Plymouth. A strong brigade of Guards
is immediately to occupy the Upper Barracks at Chat-
ham, where General I)unoas is to take the com-
mand. Major-General Moo RE removes to Canter-
bury, to command the troops stationed there. A
camp is expected to be formed, without delay, on
Barham DAwns, for which several regiments are re-
ported as under orders, both of infantry and cavalry.
A brigade of Horse and Foot Artillery, the Scotch
Greys, the 7th Light Dragoons, and the I.lth Light
Dragoons, are said to be intended as part of this en-
campment.
The first division of the Hertfordshire Militia, un-
der the command of the Marquis of Sat.isaux v,
marched on Wednesday for Colchester barracks,
where they are to he quartered, and the second di-
vision will march this day for the same place.
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LIST OF TUE SHIPS NOW UNDER EMDARGO AT THE
PORT or PENZANCE.
Prince of Wales, Win. Trcludclra, of Penzance, from Lim-
don to Penatsce, with sundries.—Martha, Jos. Smith, of Fal-
mouth, front Falmouth to Penzance, with tirnber.—Eginurn,
John Lubbut, of Bideford; from Swansea to Penzance, with
cozh.—Adjuter, ittigtredc, of Dram, from Dram to Penance,
with timber, B:c.-11awkc, Wm. Jennings, of Bideford, from
Plymouth to Wales, in ballast —Translator, Buglehall, of Pen-
zance, from Bristol to Penzance, in ballast —Fortune, Liigan
Flute, of Jersey, from Jersey, tea market with order. Enter,
kite G. bl'lLeitaie, of Plymouth, from Plvittotith to Wales,
in ba:llast.-1-lunry and Elitahcth, John Waters, of Coombe,
from Swansea to a market, coals..—Padstow, flats. Baling,
,of
Parlatow, front Landau, to Penance, with
from Pomace taletusburgh, with tin.—Union, Wm. Curtis-
of Cloven y , from Fatmouth.to Wales, in bal hust...reacan, John
Lowering, of Coombe, front FRI mo ut h to Wales, io.bialkt
•Gortree, R. Stevens, of St. Ives, from Swastnts itio Nuance,
coals.—Expedttion, Thelma+ Morgan, to Milford, to a market,
with eon's —Fleenor, John Coll ings, f ontnbe, from Swansea,
to Penzinte, with enals.—Swint, James Thompson, of Dublin,
(hired!, revenue clines. —Dolphin Richard John, of St. Lees,ditto .—Lord Wm. Friend, of Bridoort, from Bridport
to Penzance, with cordag'u Wm. Whiny of
tdwilly, from Plymouth to Kulwilly, in ballast

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reffitt otetirst Consul, lns desire of
seeing all the pail)le happy and contented, whom
he would endeatotir to inspire with veneration for
the laws, reseea for the existing Government, and:.
obedience to its commands. In this designing mai-
ner be extorted a consent from the Delegate, that a•'
few merchants and noblemen should be invited to
the place which being done, it appearing that Mt.
Antonio Martinengo was absent, he was sent for by
Vice Commissary Renaud, from the house of his
friend _Strapodi, and, immediately on his arrival at
his palace was presented to the French Envoy Se-
bastiani and recommended as opulent, possessing
iniluence,4 good man, and the friend of the people.
Sebastiani made him short compliment, and this
began his discourse by 'saying, " That the First Con-
sul liad begun to giiie a political existence to these islands ;
that the vicissitudes of war and the distance of reinftrce-
menu- were preparing for them another destiny ; that he
feels the swartne4 interest for their inhabitants who would
be rendered happy, if they would adopt such a system ar
would le most analogous to that of Franee ; that inter.;
nal di;sentions, and false principles, had for a mo-
ment taken from them the liberty of giving their
own opinion about the Constitution but teat, by
a different condua, they might in future possess that
liberty ; that the nobility might aspire to the
offices of Government on the ground of pre-
perty, since it procured them a superior education.
but that they ought not to pretend to establish, in a_
plea of birth, those privileges which should re-
sult front education, virtue, and property ; that the
people ought not to exclude the nobility merely be-
cause they were burn in that sphere ; that a spirit
of general concord ought to recal tranquillity
among the three classes of the Nobles, • Plebeans,
and the mercantile class, which is the best ; that
they ought to avail themselves of the favoutable
situation of the country which gives the means
of procuring, by commerce, wealth, and future
opulence; that so seductive an objeCt exposed
to the view of Continental Greece, Might rouse up
that ancient ardour and national enthusiasm for li-
berty, by which the Republic of the Seven Islands
will become a power superior even to its own ez.
peCtations ; that States have the same stages as the
life of man, and therefore that it is not wonderful
if, during their infancy, the errors of childhood
should prevail in them : that if they are averse to the
care of the French nation to maintain the happiness
of those islands even by her own forces, (not sub-
jeCt to the outrages of fortune), the First Consul, in
concert with the Emperor of Russia, will know howto
establish by force an appropriate Constitution for the
Seven Islands; thatlastly, herecommends to them to
make known to the people these friendly sentiments of
Bonaparte, direaly communicated to thembyhim his
immediate organ." He said something respeding the
Emperor of Russia, but very cooly, and added also,
" That until the change of the present Govern-
ment, it will be necessary to obey the laws, how-
ever defedive they may 'be, to respea its ministers
and obey their orders." When this speech was
ended, Peta, the Ex-superintendant of the Cernides,
cried out, " Long live the First Consul Bonaparte."
The Russian Commandant who was present, re-
mained silent at these proceedings, and feelitig him-
self thus betrayed, he testified his disapprobation by
his silence. The French Envoy, as he left the pa-
lace in crossing the square, was huzza'd and ap-
plauded by the most ill disposed of the people, led
away by the bad example of all the former and pre-'
sent officers tithe Republic. He went into Mr. Re-
naird's house, and then returned on board his own ship.
He inquired for an express for Cephalonia, where he
wished to send advices of his intended destination.
The Delegate could not deny him permission to land,
because he would have assumed the right of doing so
of his own authority, and he thought, if in this
case he had had recourse to the Russian force, he
might have disturbed the peace which exists between
the Emperor of Russia and the French Government.
He wished to have opposed such a studied harangue,
but had he done so, the French Envoy would have
thought himself authorised to have gone out and
have made it in the middle of the public square, and
on a holiday, when the people were intoxicated with
wine, and the remains of a spirit of democracy now
reviving, by which a disastrous scene might have
followed. These are the reasons which induced'the
delegate to chuse the lesser evil, more particularly
so because he had not any instruCtions for his
guidance in such unexpected occurrences. The
Commandant regards this affair as an outrage
against his Sovereign, and he would have been sorry
to have witnessed such a scene, had he not obliged
to do so.

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POLICE.
Yesterday several Watermen and Lightermen,
Y.*lo had been impressed within the City, were
brought before the Lord Mayor to answer the corn.
plaint of the Impress Officers and Constables, who
told his Lordship, they had been insulted by stones
being thrown at them at Blackfriar's bridge, when
in the aa of performing their duty : that not one of
the Watermen appeared with their badges. Seve-
ral of the Watermen claimed their privilege by
w‘taring a Nobleman's, or a Fire-Office Badge, but
were informed by the Lord Mayor, that no badge
but a Waterman's could proted them, if they Are.'
as such. Several of them were sent on board the
Tender, as an example to others.
MEETINGS OF CREDITORS AT GUILDHALL,
This DAY. N.:'.
Irancis Renshaw, of Min: pin-road, deal and timber-
. merchant
Abraham Nlarcus Arnstein late of London-street, Tot-
tenna.n court-mid, nett.draper .......... ..
Donald Mackellar, of Savage-gardens, Lonclon,.liquor-
mercha*r.
Andrew Tiomison of Row-lanc, Cheapside, factor 2 L)
Thomas Healy, and John Hallett, of Little Queen-street,
Holborn, Coach-makers • 2 1
Thomas Jones Westbrook, of Nelson's-terrace, City-road,
carpenter.. 3 12
William Ihmumont, of Shrewsbury, draper 3 19
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