The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1808-02-23 00:00:00

THE BRITISH PRESS.

LONDON,
TUESDAY, FIIIIIMAAT 23.

Three several anddistinst Set. of Niger% tettPect-
ing our differences with .Imerica, were last night
lard bcforr the Home of Commons. They far es-
cee.l the limits of a new r, and therefore we
have extracted those which appeared the most im-
portant. On the subject of the ettniordinary (-Si-
der' of the French Government of the Pith and
!Ist of Novernher, and the principle of retaliation
adapted by cur late Ministers, the PRESTDCNT of
the United States, in answer to th- Hon. Mr. Ens-
-I.ls R. our Nlinister to the Uuited States, &nerved,
that it remained to be more fully ascertained
what sense the Decree in question will he ex-
plained. and to what extent it will be carried into
execution. aiwl coosequeutly whether in any case
the United States can he involved in qnestiosis con-
cerning measures of retaliation, supposed to scent
to one bclligerent, front such a proceotlina.

anot;ler;" and it is fdrtl&er declared by Mr. ".tIA..
DISON to Mr. Ea:Kasr. that " wfle tt tlitaia
that the Frette:i I)(Ltee t to be taSorced iu the

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sense in which it is taken, and that. in violation of
the Treaty between France and the United States,
the commerce of the latter will not be exempted ;
the British Order being peremptory in its import
and immediate in its execution, might justly be
regarded by the United States as a proceeding
equally premature and unfriendly." Such were
the seutiutents expressed; and the principles
maintained, by the American Government, upon
the moderate measures adopted by the late
Ministers. The Set of Papers upon this part of the
question we give complete. The Second Set con-
tains a Copy of the French Decree of the gist No-
vember, I£o6, declaring England in a state of
blockade, with such explanations as the Ame-
rican Minister at Paris, Mr. Armstrong, was able
to procure. These explanations are from De-
cays, the Minister of Marine, who admits, that
they are not satisfactory, as the Minister for Fo•
reign Affairs Is the proper person to apply to, and
also from the Grand Judge RECINIER. The latter
is merely in auswee to a question on a single point
to the French Attorney-General for Prizes, and
is also vague and unsatisfactory•. These articles
we have not touched, as they are already before the
public. The Third Set of Papers relate to the
unratified Treaty with America. It appears from
them, But the late Ministers never consented
to give op the right to visit American ships at
sea, for the pnrpnee of taking out British sea-
men ; that a regulation of this right was with mu-
tual consent reserved for future discussion, but that
the Trrnty was sent back unratified, with various
alterations by the PISSIIMINT, among which the
express renunciation of that right is one ; and
that Mr. C4NNING seat back the Treaty thus
amended, alleging that this was an nnprecedent.
ed course, end the PRESIDP.NT had only to ratify it,
pr reject it *imply, without comment or alteration.
Of this class of Papers, which are very interesting,
we have given the most important at length, and
abridged the rest. Among the former is a Note
from the American Commissioners, dated the Pith
October lust, stating, that the Minister of Marine
at Paris had assured the American Minister, that
the French Decree should not in any degree inter-
fere with the Treaty of 1800, between America and
France.

Dispatches were received yesterday at the Admi-
ralty, from on board His MAJESTY.s Ail/Stately,
olf Gottenbargh, dated the !Ali instant. They
state, that His Warms's squadron, consisting of
the Stately, Voutgaard, Nam*, Quebec, Lye:,
kc. were all well at that date—and the weather
was more settled than it had been for some time.
The Prime ehristiest, a Danish 74, with 700 men,
was at an anchor on the 7th, under the Scale, and
part of the English squadron had gone in pursuit
of her.—Provisions were extremely deal at Got-
tenburgh.

By letters from the United States, we are in-
formed, that Mr. MONROE. their late Minister at
this Court, was received on his arrival at Norfolk,
and on his journey from thence to the seat of Go-
vcrnment, with tokens of great respect and affec-
tion. He was welcomed by the constituted nutho-
ritirs, escorted by the military, and entertained with
splendid dinnersorhich were numerously attended.
During the interval when the division took place
in the Wow of Lord.i.'eu Friday last, we nude.-
stand that a notice was given by Lord Sr. JOHN
that he woeld, on this day. move an Address to
Mkicirr, praying him to suspend the operation
or Al*Videri in Louncil.

no Right Hon. B. B. SHERIDAN, we under-
stand,. will be re-appointed by Hi. Royal High-
ways the Prince of WA Las, Receiver-teneral to
the 'Duchy of Cornwall, vacant by the deith of
Lotil Lace,

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A.inoot temeeeut outr ige was committed ou Sun-
day sennight, at St. Mary's Chapel, Limerick.—
While the Rev. Mr. 1-IFIBCD7, a gentleman well
known for his polite demeanor and heaevoleat cha-
racter' was engaged in the celebration of Divine
Service. au isfieriated ruffian, named Martin %t-
-han, actuated by rmenge, and the most diabolical
intention, rushed through the congregation, and
advancing towards the rails that surroun.l the altar,
with as iron hold-fast, recently sharpened, made a
attempt at the life of the officiating cle-ey,nan ; tl e
treacherous stroke was luckily averted by the inter-
position of Mr. EDT Lsce,atal an active tradostrian,
Juges Puente. who received the blow, while in a
faithful and praise-worthy act of seal for the defence
of his pastor, whose person has happily not been hurt,
though Mr. LACY has been wounded slightly. The
wretch was secured and cowmitted to prison.
No Herd Prizes in the present State Lottery,
therefore Twenty or Thirty, or perhaps all the Ca-
pital Prises may be drawn the very first day ;
mid consequently those who delay thesir purchases
will lose filth chance. Tickets and Shares are
selling by SWIFT and Co. No. 11, Poultry. and
No. 12. Charing-Cross. who sold, in the Fart Lot-
tery, No. 11,070, the only Prize of 20,0t511. sold to
the public.
The great improvements made at Snow-hill and
Ternplr-bar, cannot fail of claiming the notice and
support of the citizens of London. The houses,
when inhabited. will have an elegant appearance.
beiug situated in II central part of the c ity. 11011.10I-
ST
and Co. entertain not the smallest doubt but the
rents will considerably increase us soon u the Lot-
ithcs decided. The buildings are substantially
e ed, well-finished, and the value of each house
not over-rated. Tickets and Shares are selling by
novelise and Co. e 6, Cornhill, 52, Charing-Crosv,
aid St. Margaret's Hill, Borough.