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slanders *contribute to MOM the real state of things, ft would
be unwise to torsi thin! nairedyetth contempt.
ThlllgNbur ilTbt, had ow* thippeared ; troops mucked from
the interior of France tow'llnts,,er Rhine. The intent ti M-
ask Pripet& was clear and 'Maio. The King ordered a note
to be transmitted by General Kuobelsdinf, containing the con-
ditions ow which he was ready to come to an accutoanodation.
Them conditions were..
1. That the French troops should immediately evacuate
Germany.
2. That France should oppose no obstacle to the foundation
of the Northern Confederacy, arid that the Confederacy might
oni'irace the larger and smaller state., not included itt the fun-
damental afit of the Cortheleration of the Rhine.
3. That a negoctirron should immediately be commtneed
for the adjustment of all differences still in dispute, a preliint•
nary ink* which should be the restoration of the Abbeys,
end *the seperattoo of the town of Wesel from the French
Ketone.
Theconditione speak for themselves. They prove how mo-
derate the King, even at tire moment, has beeo in his de•
monde, and how much the maintenance of Peace, if France
wishes Peace, depends upon France herself.
The term perettiptorily kited by the King for the decision
of peace or war, has elapsed. Hu Majesty has not received
the answer of the Cabinet of St. Cloud, or rather the pmpara-
tioni he sees around him, daily give him that answer. The
King can henceforth confide the honour and safety of his
crown only to arm.. Ile has recourse to them with pain, since ,
a glory, purchased by the teen. of his people, was succor it4l
wish ; but he has recourse to them with the trailuirillity of Call.
Adence, since his cause is just. The Krug hat carried his for-
bearence to the utmost limit, and till honour forbade him to
carry it farther. The King has overlooked every thing, only
peitenally to himself; he has disregarded the d.icitions
of ignorance, and else attacks of calumny; always hoping that
he should be able to conduri his people, without injury, to
that perind, which must sooner or latex anise, when unoist
greatness shall find its bounds ; sad ambition, 04511-
matey refused to acknowledge any limits, shall at length
u'erleap
His Majesty takes up arms, not to gratify a isog-nourished
resentment, soot to increase his power, riot to disturb a nation
which limos how to enema itself, in its natural and lawful
limits; but to protect his nionarehy from the fate Whicn is pre-
pared for it, to maintain the people of Frederic in their inde-
pendeoce arid glory; to delver unfortunate Germany from the
yelte ender which it lies, and to obtain an honomable and se. ore
Peace. The day en which he shall effeet this, will afford the King
his noblest triumph. The meta of the war which is now be
ginning, are in the disposal of Supreme Wisikeu. The King
Mayer to others premature b watlngs, as he has lung left tai
thorn the miserable enjoyment of their base invectives and all.
answered calumnies. But he leads to honourable combat, an
army worthy of its former glory. lie reigns over a people of
whom he may be proud; and while he is ready to shed his Mimi'
for them, he knows what be may aspect from their energy, • n 4
their affection. Phnom, the honour r.f the German name, con-
fiding in his gratitude and integrity, and wire, while they fight
by has side, fear not to obtain the victory, ham joined their
banners to his. A Solvating., who adores with his vi-
met one of the hoot thrones in the world, is penetrated with
the justice of his Clue,. The voice o( nations esti>
whirr Wrote. a blessing on his tunas; and, eeeit where it i
overawed into silence, is wily more distinctly beard. With so
many motives to be conscious of her strength, Pru via may well
be permitted to repose confidence in her high destiny.
lonts thenead-Quarters at Krltorth, 9th of October, 1205.

THE BRITISH PRESS.

LONDON,
THURSDAY, &roses 23.

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We this day rive the conclusion of the Manifesto
of the King of Pauses a against France. Its reason-
ing is founded upon the same wise and generous
principles, and it breathes the same spirit. that dis-
tinguish the preceding parts. The injuries inflined
by Bon AAAAA c upon Turkey, upon Austria, and
the other Continental States, are viewed as offences
against Priosia, and resented as such. This is true
policy. It is only by this temper and feeling the har-
mony of Europe can be preserved, or the balance of
power can ever be resto ed. It charges France with
wresting Ragusa from the Porte, and Gradisca and
Aquileia from Austria; with introducing into the
constitution of the Confederacy of the Rhine, a
clause to absnrb all the other powers of the Conti-
nent, and attempting to bring Prussia within its
operation; with Insidiously tempting the Elector of
Hesse to break his cooneelion with Prussia, by the
promise of an enlargement of territory ; that err-
largement to consist of the Bishopric of Fulda,
the property of the KING'S brother-in-law ; with
having constantly urged Prussia to seize the
German posseswins of the King of Swetivi.
and yet stipulating, in D'Oueares Treaty, fur
their security; with guaranteeing Hanover to Prus-
sia, and, at the same time, negociating with Eng-
land for its restoration ; with keeping the French
army in Germ Any, for the purpose of degrading its
several Princes into vassals ; with dragging before
military ttiburtals. Citizens. responsible only to
their own Governments, and proscribing others as
traitors, while hired libelers, under the protec-
tion of the French Government, attacked, with
impunity, the honour and interests of inde-
pendent Ptinces ; and, finally. with augmenting
the French army in Germany, and advancing it to
the fronton nt Prussia, fur the purpose of intivni-
dating and degrading her. 13 this catalogue of
moral aid 1-olitical climes, we recognize the mur-
der of PALK. That unfortunate has not

died in vain, when we And his death contribut-
ing to kindle lust resentmenk in the breait •of
Faunalca, end to open his eyss to the danger
that surrounds him. But what has been the con-
duet of Prussia under this accumulation of wrongs
and provocations? Count Kuosei.snosr► WAS
leut to Paris, to demand satisfaerion and restitution.
ho : lie was sent to demand the return home of :he
Ft inch troops from Germany, where they were kept
upon palpably idle and false pretences. He de-
manded not compensation for past injl:ries, but
merely the removal of the cause of future com-
plaints. Insult, however, was added to injustice
by BON AP ART E ; instead of withdrawing Ith troops,
he announced his intention to augment them, and to
place Hamburgh, Lubeck, and Bremen, under his
domination ; while the Psithetste, one of his papers,
'WAS ordered to publish against the King of PRUSSIA
a philippic, which, in ordinary times, would be Con'
cideied • declaration of war; and, as evidence of
the contempt in which he held these complaints,
troops were marched from the interior of France,
evidently with hostile intentions against Prussia.—
The patience of Prussia was now exhausted, and
KI4OOIILSDOR ft was instrunedto demand —first, tbat
the French army should evacuate Germany ; se-
condly. that France should oppose no obstacle
to the plan of the Northern Confederacy ; and,
thirdly, that a negotiation should be immedi-
ately opened for the adjustment of all objects in
dispute ; a preliminary article of which should..
be the restoration of the three Abbeys, and the
separation of Wesel from the Fiends Empire, as
stated in Tat BRITISH Pacss on Tuesday last—
To this demand a categorical answer was se-
qu'red within a giveh time ; which having expired
without any answer returned, and with sew de-
monstrations of hostility on the part of France, the
King of Paussi a, under these circumstances, pub-
lished his Manifesto.

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The Pelypitems, of 64 guns, is to be fitted im-
mediately for a flag, and a twelve month's voyage.
His MAJESTY did not come to town yesterday ;
but be is expelled tomorrow, when it is supposed
• the Parliament will be dissolved.
Yesterday, a Court of Diredtors was hcl.l at the
East India 'House, when Capt. Wit.i.ra as
ADDtt-
LcY, of the ship Deraynes, took his final leave of the
Conn, previous to departing for Madras ar.d Ben-
gal.—The under-mentioned Captains were sworn
into the command of their respective ships : viz.
Captain Jo un Loca, Seaksby Cut/c; and Captain
W ITCH CAMPBELL, A'ortinghass ; for Bombay and
China.—The Court adjourned at six o'clock, till to-
morrow.
The Richard transport, from New Providence,
has put into Cork, dismasttd.
Toe litiztom% Foam; and the Mary Ana, VEN-
MOB, from Loudon, for Halifax, were all well in
lat. 44. 20. N. long. i 9. W. ; date not mentioned.
Devizes, Marlborough, and Wootton Bassett,
being all close boroughs, are not likely to experience
any opposition to the different family interests to
which they are attached.—lt is not yet known who
will start for either of these boroughs, neither have
the candidates for Wiltshire, yet declared them-
selves.
No opposition is expeaed for the representation
of SufFolk, and of course Sir T.•C. Barteuass, Barr.
and 'f. S. Goocu, Esq. will be re-etetted.
Lord Clf AILIS F,TZIOV and Lord rtHPLETOWN,
the present Representatives in Parliament, have
both canvassed the Borough of Bury St. Edmond's,
and will, co doubt, be re-chosen without opposi-
tion.
A41'1401111 &OWN, Es,. a West India Agent,
starts for the Borough of I leydon.
One of the Papers is actively employed in spread.
ing a report, that Mr. Wit-Imam is no the point
of resigning his official situation. This report is the
coinage of the Paper to which we allude.
It is said, that a Treaty of Subsidy is negotiating
with the King of SW&OLN, who is to furnish 3,4000
men.
Tao Election far the Borough of Cricklade in
Wiltshire is likely to be warmly contested. This
town, in consequence of former irregularities, has
lost its ale Live franchise; the eleai.in is now jointly
in that town and hundred, and the alj ,fining hun-
dreds of Highworth, Staple, Kingsbridge, and
Malmesbuty, which include the towus of Swindon
and Wootton Bassett, and neighbouring
The canvas is already commenced—an express ar-
rived on Saturday to give the signal of attack by
both parties. Lord Palmists-row, the arm of the
Earl of CARKARVOI4, and Mr. THOH.tI GOODAID,
son of the Member for the county, can on their
joint interest, and are carrying on a sm art canvas ;
they are opposed by Lord Viscount Amoovaa, son
of ti,e Earl of Surrot.a, %hose Agerns have is-
sued an Address to the Eli Ina., contr.-Witting
resort urcOlated by his opponent, of his not in-
tending Lo offer himself as a candid ite, and stating
his intention of immediately returning &an the Isle
et Wight to wait upon the Eledtors. Both parties
are pushing on their canvas, and seem determined
to carry it on with spirit. Lind and Lily A:wo-
ven were expelled at Wootton Bassett on fuesday,
to carry nu a personal canvas. General Si. JOHN,
it is said, intends also to start at a candidate.
The General Quarto, Session; for Middlesex mad
Westminster commenced Yesterday morning, at
Guildhall. Westminster, bifore W. lii IS wARING.
Chairmen, and a namereus Bench of Justices
of the Peace for Middlesex and Westminster. The
• 1 Grand and Petty Juliet for Middlesex and
Westminster encoded, and were sworn in, in the
111•1.1A1 way. I.6ts of the Petty Cona:vme; were also
called over, and the business eoricluded for the day.
The Sessions for Middlesex were ggijqurned over
until Monday nest at Rieke. Hall, ClerkenweU, and
the Court will pi oceed to the billions or the Sessions
for Westminatcs M.

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TUE.: 7-Res.

. DRCRT LANE.
Last night, the elegant Comedy of 7he Wext h-
ikers was perfortm-d, And received with unbnendel
applause. Mr. ELLISTON'S &freer it 4 lively in.
teresting portrait of Mr. CHESIZELEND% hers, car-
ried away by his passions, without once consulting
his reason ; and while offending by his gets,
citing an interest by his virtuai. Miss Dunk: ..S'S
Miss Rreport is a pleasing performance. Mr.
JOHNSTONE was in high spirits, and ditplayril bas
natural good humour and pleasantry, in the pt. t
his honest countryman, i'lf.for
Eyes, lot the first time, filled the part of Lieu:
Dußev, and was well received Mi. MA 11,As
played Vadired, in the absence of Mr. Cu...
The Forty Th., yea followed.
onorsit-oaissts.
The Reggar's Nees was again produced laz:Xis.
r. and Miss Bo. Ton again honouftd wish -
aisle applause in the gentle Polly. l'otodiere ossi
Once followed. His Royal Highness the Duke ci( .
C.illialltlDGt was in the fashionable
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A match, that excitea north interest is Bra sn;•tt-
ing world, has been lately made beta een Sir L.—
/I—'s hrovin mare, Aseazon.,anJ Eail
cast mate, Cohosekae. 'Theo are both in good c.,r-
dition; hut droaroa has givatly the advantayie lit to cc
and sinew. Being both racers of excellent bottom,
much sport is expelled, if they do not run out of
the course, of which there is great danger. as they
have ftequently bolted, and neither of them can bear
the snaffle. Six to fear have been laid by the know-
ing ones, that the Sporting Beam dues not win the
St. Leg,r Slates at any future season. The owner
of Celmethine proposes, after this Match, to run ter
in a gig or a tandem, as she i. by no means fit (or a
timid elderly gentleman.
The Duke of Carignan:loa will leave town tlris day
for Windsor.
Mr. Tom is InStrUSCtipt Play of The Fere Talk,
is, it is said, withdrawn from Drury-lane Theatre,
as it was thought to bear too hard on the manaersot
the fashionahle world.
Yesterday, the Marquis of BUCKINIII ?I arrived
in town.
A new Musical Piece, from the pen of Mr. DI-
MOND, joo. i, to be soon brought forward at Covent
Garden Dreary.
The Earl and countess of Bauroa patronised
the performances of The Mara Moon. and The
Old Maid, on Wednesday se'noight, at the Bury
Theatre. The house was very fashionably attended.
Viscountess ST it 4110 FORD has left Westbury, is
Wiltshire, for Bath.
Mrs. Gat.trao, the ri-dtothet Mti'paorme of the
Dublin stage, was at Covent Garden Theatre, oa
Tuesday moist, to see Miss Suave* Portia.
The Eat' of Avdesroe. arrived, yesterday, at
his house in South Aadley.square, from Packingtoa
11311, near Coventry.
The Earl of Basavuoas will leave town. to.
inioarow, for Newmarket.
The far Lea:dine, who has conquered so many
Knights, is at last caught in the toils of a Startsmae ;
but restraint se ill suits Me daring spirit ef her i;,4
it is expodfed she will ♦ery shortly throw him, like
another delevi, to his dogs.
Cuatoroetaca Wttsos, Esq. left town yesterday
for Newmarket, from whence he *l3 proceed to
E ansal Lodge, Ferrybridge, Yorkshire.
The white sheet penitent of St. James's rays, he
should not regard the punishment, were it for ens,
man's Tyr but hit own.
The City Dames are returning in shoals from the
coast, and their Lords are giving up thew snug
lodgings, and little inelegant society in the suburbs.
This is a very mild season ; and yet we are told
these ate father woe limes.
lair. CAL CR• V T intend* to roll all the oral? alocut
him at Colchester ; and Mr. Timm,. rs,•.• a say
tough hell on the osrasieni.
JAras Bataan's, Esq. will leave town this day
for his scat, Buggin Park, Hertfordshire.
The Earl of Gut trot co" is at Bites Hotel, apt,
we are happy to state, is is perfeit health.
Laird and Lady MARK Kaita loft Banield
House, Berks, yesterday, on a visit to Earl $4•
r euesr, at his seat near Cirencester.
The Chstrei and the Arany both lay claim to ere
white that penitent of St. James's Church.
An elegant Theatrical Pie Nee was expedled at
Richmond Theatre, last night, fat the benefit of the
fair Richmond CAtrry.
The celebrated tenor singer, Signor Y. Stem.
has arrived at 11amburgh from Milan, oa his vial
to this country. He is engaged at the Opera How'
for the next season, as first tenor. •
It is expelled, that in the mien* of a few day',
Corot Sraocorers will return to town, from his
whit toi His Grace the Duke of Sou taut and
s one day next week be will set off for the Cop•
tineot. ' ._ -
Lord MELVILLE. we are merry's° learn, by 3c.
*aunts teoeivod on Tuosday from Scotland, has had
a severe paralytic attack, which has given.considet.
ahl .'alarm to his friend,.
'1 he gallant General SIMCOt has returned from
Portugal in a deplorable state of health. His CAs
is a complication of asthma and dropsy, attended
with spasm.
Lady NM has enliven,:d the neighbourhood of
Drummond Castle with one of her elegant eater•
tainmentt ; consisting of a ball and supper. The
ball was opened by Lord Puss toss and the Hon.
Miss Deormosio, her Ladyship's fere daughter.
The late Bishop of ST. Assets had for some dm:
before be died adopti d a rigid plan of locun"flY, '
order to liquidate many pecuniary bonbons wait....
had been brought open him by the thoughtless
providence of a near relation. If the venerable !re-
late had lived a few years longer, he would
enjoyed an annual income of 70(W. by the optr4-
lion of his prudent meaaures.