The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1808-03-26 00:00:00

MI!XX.ItGE

From the President of the Unite.' States,. communiesthog
information relative to the commencement of war by the
Dry of Algiers against the United States.
(Brad Feb. 9, and referred to Mews. Gaineey, rhodley,
Nicholas, Taylor, Timm, Johnsen, and Muniford.)

" To tho Smolt n‘d Boric of Reprematoiires if the Vaiteet

Slates.

" I romatimirat, to Congress. fur their infortuutloa, let-
ters from the p•tautt at ling is the aware of our Coastal at
ustrg rt agog to beitere, us the allidat it of a Capt.
StiefF.eht, of the .tioeritaa ;thornier Mary Auu, that the
Dry of Mignrs has cuinniegeed war splint the Caned
States : for this, Ili/ just canto- has been given on our pact,
within my kauwledge. Ire may daily expert snore 1101;41;1k
and particular information un the subject (row Mr. Lear,
who was residing as our Consul at AlgiPrs.
Feb. g, lees. 1. 1.11051. th JEF•FEfIS&)N

• NEW TOM. PCB. le.
Mr. Rose had taken moms in Washington city,
for the Captain of the Shatire ; hut, di Wednes-
day last, gave them up. It is inferred from this
circumstance, that the Statira is about to depart
from the United State. _ .

It wouhi appear from the tenor of tiw rf.Ndution
proposed by Mr. Daw►on. that t 'moves* will shortly
adjourn. 'fltis step will naturally lw counccted
with Mr. Rove's negoriation. awl we ma) speedily
expect to receive official information upoo ant im-
portant sol►jrct.

FEP. 11.

I cannot help repeating the report winch awl
4.12 Frith's-. of a Treaty baring ut:tuall
Ittan thinned bstattan bk. item) awl out Govern-

meut. It is also said, that Mr. bourse, bother to
the Residua: of ths 'lreasury, is to carry this Treaty
to Eugltud.
VII. 15.

The Committee appointed by the citizens of Bal-
timore, to inquire into the expediency of establish-
ing dimiiesitic manufactures, have made a long and
very interesting report in favour of such establish-
meats, which, we regret being unable at this time
to republish, from the great length and interest of
Congressional proceedings. We rejoice to perceive
this spirit rising in the United States. The time
has certainly come, when every effort in our power
should be made to render ourselves independent of
the nations of Europe, from all of whom we have
every thing to expect but fricisilship.—(Nat. /en.)
The friends of Messrs. Madison and Monroe, as
candidates fur the Presidency of the United States,
have each formed their electoral tickets, and a
warm contest is anticipated.—(Bel. Paper.)
A Petition has been presented to Congress on
behalf of Thomas Paine, dating his chiliad upon
Government, and praying relief,

TSB. 17.

A letter frogs Washington. of the 19th instant,
says--" I Ma informed that the l'resideut observed
yi:sterday. to a Mr. Wilson. of Philadelphia.
that our disputes with Great Britain were in a fa-
vourable train of settlement, agreeably to his wishes."
-.-(24ele York Gazette./
In confirmation of the above. another letter. re-
ceived ymterdayg from a respectable source at
14'iggibington, says--" Rest assured, that due dif-
(krencea between this country and Great Britain
will be amicably settled iu a very short time, and
the embargo raised." - • ,
Another letter from a Member of Congress sm s,
" We shall soon have better awes."—(-/bid./
Extract of a Letter from Washington to the Edi-
tor of The Baltimore lederol Gazette, dated Feb.
11:—" It is said that Commodore Barron has made
his defence before the court Martial st Norfolk,
and that he justified his conduct very handsomely.
" It is also reported, a treaty has been framed
between M.r. Rose and our Governmeut !" [Let
the reader remember, that ouecorrigspondent titres
this as one among many reports. It may deserve
as much medeure as any of an opposite kind.]

FEB. 18.

When the Salle left Havannah, the Government
were in daily expectation of a visit from the British,
and in enosequence had mounted Sou pieces of can-
non on the More, and Cavauias fort, and were mak-
ing every other preparation to give them a warns
reception. There were 30,000 militia enrolled,
to be iu readiness at a allotment's warning, w lin
were actually training with the regular troupe.
The garrisons were doubly manned, and a much
stricter watch kept than usual. by the centittels•
the Governor hail requested a 'supply of provi-
sions from the merchants 'at a moderate price,
which. if not complied with, he insinuated that
force would be used to obtain it.. American pro-
duce was enormously high in consequence of the
embargo. The people and soldiers appeared to be
very loyal. stud in Isa way intimidated at the •ex-
pected attack. The Leander, or Adamant, British
man of war, was cruising off Havannali.
It is propo*ed by some leading Members or Con-
grelo, to ask leave of the Executive to teljouru iu
March; and convene again in May; presuming,
that by .May the negociation will be concluded,
lutteithrt war or peace ascertained.

• Wileanweby •letters from Mexico, that in -case
Spain should be subjugated by flonaparte,the people
of that country are ready w Moro off the poleof foreign dominion and to erect themselves TIRO
a distinct and independent cation.-(United States
Geszete.j •
. .

We hear nothing ffirther eonceruiog the nego-
tiation, but .there is resipoisloe hope, tWat it 'pro-
mise's an nuticsible result.—(/#44.)
Mr. Madison and Mr. Dearbonse are quite in-
disposed.—tlipid.)
•

TER. 19.

Well-informek: men consider the election of Mr.
to the l'resideney, ninth less prubahle
now, than 15 or 0 days since.
A hill has had a lint and second reading in the
Ilouse of Repreeentatires, extending the term of
credit on revenue bonds given on the importation
of coffee, sugar, pepper, indigo, cocoa, and wine,
until the raizang of the embargo.

VEIL 20.
Doubt and uncertainty seem to overcast the po-
litical horiAnn of the United States in a peculiar
degree. It is impossible to conjecture the issue of
the pending negotiation, as no clue can be found
by which to unravel the raystery•. Never was the
public mind placed in a ailemnia snore perplex-
ing, or more haraWed by various conjecture.
Itusiness of every description is paralizeil, and
should the present situation of affairs continue,
despair must succeed the present diffieukies. Al-
though the general opinion is, that no smicabk ad.-
justtuent with great Britain will take place,
we may experi, as a natural consequence of a
peace with her, that the other belligerent power will
take umbrage, as, according to the declaration of
its Sovereign, "he will have no neutrals." It is,
however, plessinkc to find, that a greater spirit of
unanimity prevails among the American people,
than on former occasions, and that the threaten-
ing aspect of public affairs has tended to dispel,.
in a great degree, that bigotted sentiment which
hail made such rapid progress union them. While
cherishing that spirit of unanimity we may bid de-
fiance to our enemies. _ .

lt must afford great satisfaction to the patriotic
citizens of the United 'States to observe the memo.,
iug spirit of enterprise througlisint our country.—
Domestic manufactures have been established in
various quarters, and encouragement has been
given to the execution of their plans. Among the
principal undertakings of this description is the
institution of a society in Baltimore, under the
title of d, The Union Manufacturing Company of
Ntar) land." Their capital stock is one millisii of
dollars, end to consist of eO,OOOl altarea, at 50 .101-
tars each. Their constitution has been pislilished,
and it is expected that the whole number of shares
will be speedily subscribed for. The contemplated
ttttt nufacture of cotton and wool will br of iusmetire
public advantage. lkowessed of the materials, and
workmen, there Call lie no probable reason as-
signed why American cloth, &c. should not eiieal
foreign mantsfaetnre. Et IR.
By the brig Chalon, Captain Breath, Ur have

received English papers to the Bth January, and
selected the most rmlw.taut taticlea.
There is no business of particular imports:Tv at
present before Congress, ►u Fact, the greater part
of this session, which was expected to be t.
tire of important events, has been occupied in
debates, abounding more in personal iiivectivt sod
uninteresting, topics than its general utility. Ihe
arguments upon the Vasoo bill, the minors! of
the seat of 'Government, and, iii fine, 'the isui;cis
rity of the discussions, have been marked by ex.
pressious unbecoming the Itepresentatives of a
great nation. hose Gentlemen should recollect,
that the eyes of their constituents are upon thew,
and that a great degree of responsibility isattschtd
to their situation. They are not sent to Washing-
ton for the purpose of holiiiileauctisseies to 150501.
state candidates for high Ames, neither are the
duties of their station fulfilled by wasting the pci,.
lie money in trilling debate upon subjects of small
moment. Many of the members appear to soft
sight of the dignity appertaining to their chant.
tea, by reciting their private malice and spite ea
the floor of Congress. When they so fir forga
themselves, their constituents shout/ in return loc-
get them.

The most. at,mamma eftertions are in operation
throughout the United States, but more particu-
larly et Washington, by the friends of the olitlereut
candidates for the Presidency. From the latest
counts it appettes, that Mr. Madison has the great-
est support, but it is supposed the coutestorill lx
great when the period of election arrives. Mr.
Monroe's friends are very active, and as they are
both mcn of extensive counettian, and possessed of
equal capacity for that elevated station, it is expect-
ed that ou tainvassing the votes, the majovitf of tLe
nieces:4ul candidate will be small.

The British packet Nociun, which wits advertised
to sail on the istb January. hut which has heck de-
tained for the Minister's dispatches, put to sea the
=rising. The dispatches were net received till yet-
ttn.day. and orders were immediately gives for her
departure. She ger a direct to Falmouth.
Extract of a Lche r just received from Philadel-
phia, dated Feb. 19:—" Mr. Erskine is sow at Bal-
timore ou his way to this place, and both he and
Mr. Roars are expected to be here ou the 294."
On this the only remark is be made rt present is,
that the esegochrtion behest's the two Governlncitts,
American and British, is brought to sr4ernaitiaf:on,
'posse sorq, without saying what. The 'prevalent
conjecture is, that the ileac is favourable to tome.
and .
The Governor of Canada has offered a reward (if
Sol. for the apprehension of a Frenchman, of tc e
name of Careen, or Cassino, who is said to 1u In
that province, endeavouring to incite the inhabit.
ants to reliellicea. _ . _

Washingtou'apptirs to haie this season n irry
deleterious infhience on the Members : Mr. Darby
is gone ; Mr. Crowninshield, at the date of the
last accounts, remains in the extrezaest dan,,er;
Mr. t4uincey, Mr. l'ichetlas, Mr. Madison, and
Mr. Randolph,. were much indisresed. The lid
Gentleman met with en accident this monang,
which will probably incapacitate him to attend la
his 'dace during the remainder .of the Session). In
coming out of Mr. Key's hOuse, in Georgetown, ha
aceidentally fell and sprained his hip.
The General Assembly of Mary-land, to whom
were presented a Memorial, praying au inquiry
into the judicial niiaconduct of Judge Dorsey, have
pronounced the accusation groundless. •

THE IRITISH MESS.

-LONDON,
SATURMY,,Mocii.

The Captain and crew of the Portuguese seise,
who lately made their escape from Flushing, *we,
that before they cium away a report was very ;t-
-in:rally circulated, that an engagement hail
place in the Mediterranean, between the Engitsti
and French squiulrons, in Which the former wells
victorious ; but that Sir Stotste SMITE was killed.
—Dutch Papers it is said have been received to the
same effect, but'the account, so far as it respects
Sir SIDNEY SMITE, is erroneous, as he had no com-
mand in the Mediterranean.•--lt is very probable,
however, that Sir ItIcIIIIEDSTRACHIIIOI equedrou
may have fallen in with and defeated the enemy.

We gave, yesterday, an extract from the sen-
tence of General Wurrxxoces ; and this day
give the whole of that othcial article, with Ills
Al virv's approbation of it, complete. By tie
operatien of this seat -.aice, Lieutenant-Gewersi
Wutestocxx, Commander in Chief of His Mt-
sesres forces in South America, and Colonel
the ugth Regiment, with an ineotnefrom his mili-
tary rank and ofilee, of 5,0001. a year. is now plain
Mr. WnurEtocaz, without one shilling from tin
military profession. This was reality, hut it is
not all that he has lost. Lieutenant-General
WiIITELOCILZ went Out with a gallant army, three
thousand of whom are now in their graves. llc
went out with titles and honours dancing in his
imagination, but all these gay visions are nosy fled
for ever, awl nothing but disgrace remains'.
this is punishment enough, uad we question
whether out, apparently more .were to a vulgar
mind, would not have been merry to a man of
kis character awl dispe.ition. It is, therefore,
perhaps, flout scant of relicetion. tiut sore of the
newspapers would slay 'he slain," and empty th.:
phials of their wrath Kam the head of this Je-
graded awl officer. Even this. how,u".
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will not sati.f them, and, in the outrageousnese
their virtivir.s ii.di.otition, they seek to wound.
through Lis e%cry miti who may have heel,
t,:J as his ;lielocl end patron. The Puissard,i.

the heat of the French reevolutlon,-COUta not,
mince their arh•ereuriea with more fury than:
arbich inflame§ some of the iliurual writers in

,ing for the person who appinted General
iIITILLOCKE to commend, in order to delionnee
to the vengeance-of thn people. Mr. WI s

,a, his Royal Highness the Doke of YORK, anti
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ler personages of still more note, are pointed out
as the authors of his promotion, and consequently
arspousible for his diigrace. His appointment to
the command in South Asnerica certainly took
plate 'daring the late Administration, when
kir. WINDHIAII was Secretary at War, but at
whose particular recommendation the appoint-,
roam was made, ye do not pretend to say.—
But Whoever may have been his patron, we do
not think that blame must necessarily attach
to his olioice. If he knew that his favourite
was impotent and iin!orile, then indeed his erizne
would have been great ; but as far as we have
been able to learn, previous to the unfortunate
expedition to the Rio de la Plata, there was uo
blot in the escutcheon of General WHITELOCKE.
On the contrary, lie stoodea fair, and was an officer
at as much proinisr, as any of his tank itt the

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