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iorriny icquigetesi.st r.
bait'd retinue have a 4
ialsiditked thit4a,
of rioting the theatre th. t7miltits and 41411.-
christiansapprar anxioot to met* them thike: Th.
will prove a windfall to the floor comedians, who
have long offered the Muse of Shaklpeare to empty
benches.
Several members of both houses hive arrived,
which cireitrostance, with our Turkish neighbours,
has already once more given a new face to our ca-
pital.
INTEASTIsu ARTICLE.
firths ntrirnt enn...al Mate ut wit om.maree and externul ne•

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-nations, the following anutoi.ti- importelitc....mwtu
net, for which we at: indebted to a nom; maim" ter “..tr
pendent, will ereinittatA the atteo,ti.rn or ercty A ,111.11.1:. C.-
titell. who Wohrs to promote toe intermit, .1 Illaiiltali, the
severe/my at his counui.-..fliS'. krt.
MA/.11,•I. 110 V. 18, 1805.
Mr. EDI reties-As the interlocutory decree of. the
Court of % ice A sin.iralty, in the cases of the Est..-
trite, Ey., :ewe, Zeleme, And lianfollen, will netewitrill
aired all other neutral ships engaged in the same
trade ; and. as it is a decree that may lead to a final
decision of infinite importance, I hold it a duty I
owe to my countrymen, to communicate it to you,
under the expesfiation,• that you will give it pub-
licity.
These several ships, hnd their respeitive cargoes,
were charged, generally, in the Allegation of the
King's property ; and various grounds were adopt-
ed, in support of the alley 'lion. Among the num-
ber, was a point of national law, which the coun-
sel for the 'captors thought fit to raise, upon very
loose information, extracted from letters found on
board the ships, in relation to a decree of the gov, la-
ment of France, which prohibits the importation of
goods. the growth or produce of Great Britain, or
her colonies
It appeared, by a number of those letters, that
certificates of origin (as ney were termed) had been
carried to France 1w those several shim, for the pur-
pose of proving the grow4ll or manufacture of their
ours' and cargoes.
It apreared also,that unics those certificates had
heen produced at Bordeaux, the vessels, and their
chigoes would, in all probability, have been con-
demned by the French Government, under the de.
eree before mentioned. And it further appeared,
that the produc: of the French colonies, of which
the outward cargoes chiefly consisted, 'vas txempted from duties, on the produttion of these cern&
cares. Upon these farts, it was contended, on the
part of the captors, that a trade carried Onto Fiance
by neutrals, ender the decree in question, wars an
unusual course of trade submitted to for the advan-
tage of the enemy—that the certificate of origin was
obtained confcrmably to that decree, and favoured
the views of the enemy, by rejeCting all goods of
British growth or manufadure, mid by entitling tl e
neutral to the same exemption or redueiion of duties
that would be granted to a Frenchman—and that
such commence was un-neutral, upon the general
ground of avowed partiality to the known enemy of
Litrat Britain.
On the part of the claimants it was answered, by
their Counsel, that the information respe&ing the
decree, me well as of the certificates of nr,bt
and the duties in question, was extremely gar i
and incorrect ; that eve's, taking the fags for grant-
ed, it did not appear that the course of trade was
any other than mach as neutrals, by the law of ea-
tione-hed been entitled to for ages pest i that the
French Government had an undoubted right to im-
pose any restriaiens whatever upon the imports into
its own ports, and to admit neutrals to a participa-
tion of them upon such terms, as a regard for its
own interest should diftate.

That the decree, which Crated the certific.tte of
origin, was of a recent date. so that it is yet im-
posaible to ascertain what the conduit of neutrals
respelling it shall be ; but that if they should still
continue to carry on their commerce with France,
under the restlidiens imposed by that decree, they
would have a complete right by the law, of nations,
so to do, and would by no means be guilty of a
partiality so grass, as to amount to a breach of
neutrality : at all events, supposing the greatest
mischief to result to the British Government by
such commerce, it was a subjed for ministerial in-
terposition, but could not be a ground of legal ar-
gument, in a court of vice-admiralty.
The Judge. strvertheless. appeared very much
inclined to adopt, in his decree, the arguments of
the King's Aftercare, and laid mach stress upon
the course of trade being unusual, and of its having
been resorted to by the enemy, in consequence Of
their naval superiority. He admitted. that the cer-
tificate of origin would not, of itself, be sufficient
cause of condemnation ; and that a decision of this
reed had been given by their Courts, at the close of
the last war. But he observed, that the decree iu
question might impose certain restrietions and li-
mitations. which, if complied with, would create a
branch of neutrality.
That if neutron, who were favouring the coma
wierce of France. were allowed the same privileges
with Frenchmen, by an exemption from duties, or
otherwise, he could not hut consider theta in the
same light with the subjeas of France ; and, on that
account, he was desirous of aacertaining. in what
reaps& the course of trade now carried on with the
French poets, in the mother country, differed from
the former and customary line of commerce ? he.
therefore, direfted further proof to be produced to
the following points :--1 st. Of what country, or co-
lony, the outward cargoes were the growth. pro-
duce. or manufactare? 2d, Under what certificates
were the same admitted to entry in the ports of
France, and, whether subjeet to foreign or reduced
duties ? 3d, What are the rrench laws on this sob.
jolt, and what limitations are imposed on return
carietters of correspondence, bills of lading. and
invoices, which concern such shipment, c,r notarial
copies of them, must he produced to the Court, ye.
rifled by the attestation ,if the clerk, or other in-
different person ; this proof should he accompanied
by the test affidavit (as it is called) of the party
himself, swearing to his native character, and fully
stating his right to the property claimed, and the
tund by which he acquired shook( corchuie
with the usual averment, that no enteny of Great
Britain had any concern in the goods at the time
t'.cy were shipped.and at the capture, and in ease
.4 hang restore* the sole and eaclosive property
.1 the claimant.

LONDO,
WEDNESDAY, JAPICAIY

The following was the state of the Cape of Good
Hope, in the latter er.d of May :—The number of
regular troops amounted to about 1,400 men, and
a small galliot was the only naval force at that settle-
ment. The Cape Town, and its depend' ncies,
wero, and had long been, in the utmost distress,
from n.nt of provision's of every kind. Bread and
Hour were served out to the inhabitants, as well as
the troops, only twice a week, and in very small
p irtions; these privations had in acrd a spirit of
mutiny and tevult amongst the troops, and much
discontent and unavailing remonstr.tn;?, in every
class of the inhabitants.

We have received several sets of Nese-York
Papers, but none of a later date than those previous.
17 in our pessessiun. We have made from them,
ltowever, some ettrans.

The public expetation continues to increase with
the approach of the Funeral of the lamented Lord
Viscount NILSON. The town his filled rapidly.
within the last two days. with visitors from every
part of the kingdom. The paviors and scavengers
were, yesterday, busily employed, mending and
cleansing the streets through which the Procession
will pass. As we stated on Monday, it will
Mite dime from the Admiralty to Charing-Cron,
up the Strand and Fleet-street, to St. Paul's.—
Potts have already been sunk at each side of the
streets leading into Fleet-street and Luigate.hill, for
the purpose of preventing carriages from breaking
iato the line at Lord Ntl.Soll'S Funeral, awl Ma-
terials are provided for similar eredions at the open-
ing of the several streets into the Strand. Large
heaps of gravel have been also accumulated, at
convenient places, at the side of the sums, for the
purpose of being spread over them, preparatory to
the Procession. At twelve o'clock, this &gilt, the
work of laying os the gravel will commence, easel.
from that hour, no carriages or horsemen will be
allowed to pass that way, until after the procession.
The LOID MA volt will not allow scaffoldings to
projea over the kag-ray, from the windows of the
different houses in the city. Some that were trotted,
have beeis.taken down. The shop windows, how-
ever, along the whole line, are filled up with tiers
of seats for the accommodatiosi of spalators ; and
whey the balconies of the windows in 'the
upper stories admitted, thiy have been fitted ?up
for the same purpose. Aittsuugh advantage is
taken of every spot io the whole course the pro-
cession, that can by ingenuity he made to cola-
mead a view of it. let thousands will find 1 en-
possible to obtain sight of this most interesting
spe&ecle. Nw eshilaition of the kind ever pro-
duced so great a sensation. The poliriesl situation
of the country combines with its veneration for the
Hero whom it has lest, and the glory of his
achievements, to make !his solemniti• ai..ara in the
history of England. but when the last sikel ha
*ours are paid to the remains of our great and
gallant Chief, another still in:re important
wig remain for us to psefdrin-i-W. meat avenge
his fall'
Yesterday, being the last day assigned for the
'lndy of the lamented INctson to lie in star,
at Greenwich, novritlistanding the badness of at
weather, the crowd was a; great as on Sunsia
The number of carriages, par ticelarly those bf 'or g •
ing to gentlemen, was much greater,„ 'I be pressor
was so violent, and the accidenfe in consequence to

numerous, it was deemed advisable to send a trn.,,,
of the First Dragoon Guards, from town, to a,„,
in preserving order. Thep., took their station cbie
to the gates, from whict ti.ey kept off the
until a ttumpet sounded, from the steps of the Groi

Hall. This was a Signal for unbarring the gasei.
1 The troop then opened, and fell back, permitting
the crowd to rush in, until the Court )ard was nearly
fun, whets the gates were closed. As soon as ;it
curiosity of there WliCiwere admitted was gratlfy4
the signal, by trumpet, was given again, and
milar teen followed. By this arrangement the CCIS,
:cant pressure at the gates was prevented, and
carriages could come up close to them. Gr,a
numbers were, notwithstanding, thrown doses,
and trampled under foot by the multitude.
gentleman had his leg shockingly fractured, Sti
WAS otherwise much bruised. lie was cßrr4
away senseless on a bier. A woman had her .Ir 3
broken, and several others were trampled up,;
and carried away apparently lifeless. The Gosel,
nor, Lord Hoots, spent the whole cf the day ab.:l4
the College, endeavouring, by his presence, and
humane exertions, to prevent mischief.

Pressing orders have been received at Portemol:z.,
to get such frigates and smaller vessels as are uni:cr
rerrir, ready for sea with all possilile expedition.
Szveral transports, from C,rk, with part of the
43th ti'dd Regiments, which were intend: ! ia
join the expedition upon the Continent, have art:44
in the Downs, where they will remain until farther
orders.

Notwithstanding what has tat en rlace, a report is
yet in circulation, at the IVes -Nod, of the town fau
intended far.her prorogat on •,f Parliament ; o nt„
however, when we consider the veiy advancc., state
of the season, the very shots interval of the Litt
prorogation, and the issue of l'reststiry Letter!, re.
questing the positive attendance of members on the
21st, we are not inclined to give credit.
Yesterday, a Court of Ditedors was had et tire
East India House, when the following Captains
were 'sworn into the command of their rttpedive
ships, viz, :
Capt. Charles tones, Day d Srntt, kta,;,as 3,0 Otto&
James Jutwooti, Fame, zn.! !Sr.'s!
The Court adjourned at six o'clock, till this day.
It is repotted that Lord Visciunt CASTLeIIaOIII
will be returned fee the County of Antrim.
The Princess Mary, Pot:La-NEV. from Strinam ;
the Ga, gra. Ba a. ti,l.trom St. Kitt's; the
and the Perry:trance, Coons, from Desperaxa all
booed to London, are captured by Vie Kochfort
squadron.
The Wahlfert, S A NDALL.front the coast of Soni:-.
for Hull, has been taken, retaken, and brought into
the Downs.
The Aden, Hot.ucertt, from Peox.moe, for
Naples, is detained at Carthagena.
The Rut?.. NV isms'. from Petersburg, for Lon-
don, is stranded in the Baltic.
In consequence of the death of Gen. Sir [lac roe
Morten, Major-General JOHN Hoer succeeds to the
command of the 42d Regiment nt Foot, the Royal
Highlanders ; and Lieutenant-General Nerice
CHRISTIE BURTON, of the 3d Foot Guards. suc-
ceeds General HOPE in the command of a battalion
of the riOth Regiment of Foot.
Ministers have appointed two additional Com-
missioners to the Stamp Office. They have not
taken their places at the Beard yet. One of theirs
is Mr. NEAL, eminent in the law ; we understand
he is to be the Chairman, in the room of Mr. Btlito-
LLII
The Loan MA VOR held a Court of Aldermer,
yesterday, at Guildhall, en the subjea of the Fanezal.
Most of the Public Offices will be shut this day
and to-morrow, in consequence of the kuneral of
Lord Nct.som.
Yesterday, the LORD MAYOR (+Meted the price
of Bread to be continued at 11:d. the Quartets
Loaf, Wheaten, and 10:d Household

. .
We learn from Spain, that the Royal Paper has
lately experienced a rise of nine per cent. in conse-
quence of the expeaation, that a general pears
could not he long prntra&e.l. As no intelligence
of the late battle in Moravia seems to have reached
that county, we are at some loss to cenjeCtere '
upon what founilation such sanguine hopes wits '
established.
Erre° of a letter, dated Rownisay, 16th of July;
tt A serious degree of disaffeetion has lately ap.
peered in Colonel Watt. .cs's army, parlicilirly
in the fizh Itegiment of Native Cavalry. brought
about, it said, by the intrigues of HOLK Aa, two of
whose Chicts .;re in. confinement, t settler with s
Yetnindas, and one hundred and fifty men of the fah
regiment. The issue ci the Court-Martial, holding
in his camp, is not yet known; but it is said that the
fitiSAlLtsfkital has takes such root ia that detachment. as
renders it unsafe to atterr,pt to criminate any Thiry;
near the number that is known ta be impitcaotJ,
The plot was, providentiatly, discovered, tieforc it
was ripe. A pasty of two thousand Arabs, in An
neigh,sourhood, were to have fallen upon the Sith
regiment, while the Zernindar and his parry were to
have proceeded to murder the Officers. This. i
hear, is the outline of the plot.
tt 1..4.1 COItNWitcLIS has had indifferest health
since his arrival to isiJia I lie has psuceeded up at
evutnn r.''
n All the regiments of the line, w A
' sevilit.
Egypt under General Sir Rat.pa -1- y,
su ironed within la.) miles of L .:s. r.
J‘ fed to attend the I uneral of Lord Nitt.i P • 1 a
Mc. day ai.d yencrfay the whole of ins. . :.1.
~c Giiidon Higlandere. arrived in cos-% triom
:..inttebusv ; and the 79M. another iiighblind
regiment, from reversham, and its vicinity. >sin q
o: . oem are bit ett.-.1 m the dorough. and . outs*
salts of the town in that critter. The Emir l'im,Sthe
‘fititia is also come to town for the same FI'WPOSO,
scorn Gretu.sicb and D-pttord.