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ELECTION PETITIONS.

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The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER
observed, that he had yesterday given a notice, from
which the House must have expected he should have
brought forward a motion this day, hut the thinness
of the House induced him to defer it. It was re-
spetling the future arrangement of petitions com-
plaining of undue eleetions. He should certainly
bring it forward on Monday—At the same time, he
desired it to be understood, he meant to make no al-
teration with regard to those which stood ap-
pointed.
The House adjourned till Monday.

7'HEATRE-ROTAL, DRURr-LAArE.
THIS EVENING will be posielittsl a New Historical Play,
in Three Atts, rants!
THE HERO OF THIS NORM •
The Drimture and MUSK composed and sekrted by Mr. Kelly.
The principal Characters by
Mr. Pope, Mr. Wmugliton, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Raymond, Mr.
tio i wton Mr. itioniskY, Jun. Mr. De Camp, Mr. Cwilbeld,
Seclgwiek, Mr. Grimailli, Mr. Gibbons, Mr. Fisher.
Mrs. Young, Miss Stepheid, Mrs. Harlowe, Miss Menage,
Miss'Mellon, Miss Tyrer.
To whiCh will be added,
THE WEDDINGDAY.
On Mtnieles, Mr. Cooper, of die Philadelphia and New York
Theatres, trill make his First -Appearance on this Stare in the
Cleametes of Ha act —ophelia, Mrs. Jordan.—With Two
Strings to your Bow.
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THEATRE:RD.T:IL, COVENT-GARDEN.
TIIIS EVENING will tw- twifiiim.,l a New Comedy called
JOHN. BULL; - •
• Or, AN ENGLIStimAs*. FIRE-SIDE.
. .The prancipel ChataAers by
loci% Mr. Cooke, Mr. Fawcett, Me. Johnstone,
Mr.ll:44knittii' Mr. tiaoehara; Mt. Eatery Mr. Waddy.
Mrs. Gibbs, Mn.s Daempor, iustt Mrs. H 'Johutton.
'The Prorogue to bespoken be Mr. Brunton.
With a Lerieal Epilogue by Mt. Johnstone.
T. win It will be added,
TWO STRINGS TO YOUR BOW.

THE B_RITISH PRESS.

LONDON,
SATURDAY, MAaCH _ A
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Our readers will recoiled, that his Royal High-
ness the Pritice of WArts, in a late Message to the
House of Commons, expressed himself perfeCtly sa-
tisfied with the proposed arrangement of his affairs;
but he admitted at the slme time that it would not
enable him immediately to resume his princely state
with becoming dignity, as certain claims still re-
ruined, which it would take some time to satisfy.
Mr. CALCR AV 1 last night moved for a Committee
to inquire into the obstacles alluded to in his Royal
Highness's Message, with a view to their removal.
This produced an interesting debate, in which the
Minister opposed the motion, upon the ground that
it would be ading indelicately towards his Rir, al
Highness to institute an enquiry into matters which
he might not wish to publish to the world. The
motion was supported by Mr. Fox, Mr. SHLRIDAN,
Mr•TIERNI. v, &C. and was cost by a majority of 45.

Yesterday we received New-York Papers, up to
the 30th January, from which we have made some
interesting camas. The Americans arc becoming
every day more and more dissatisfied with the
conduit -of the French in the West-Indies. One

of the most recent subjeas 'of complaint is, that
the Commander in Chid at Guadaloupe, trans-
ports the disaffeted Negros of that island, to the
United States, and even forces American vessels
to carry them.--A Minister is appointed to the
Court of Spain, to acquit the differences with that
Power, relative to New Orleans.

In consequence of an advernsenient for convening
the inhabitants of the Borough of Southwark, a
'meeting yesterday took.place at the Town-I lan, to
consider of an Address to his Majesty on his late
preservation from the traitorous conspiracy against
hi, royal person. TM Chair was taken by RICILA IID
C. S.vti ra, who, in an introduaory speech, expres-*
sire of loyalty and regard towards his !Majesty, and
gratitude, to Heaven for his providential escape,
mowed the Atldfess; which was immediately se-
conded, and unapiniously agreed to.
A Morning Paper of yesterday stated, that the
Bank of England had discounted, oh the preceding
day, bills to the amount of 1,100,0001. Ibis state-
anent is without authority or foundation, and ex.
tremcly wide of the truth.

FASHION.

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CArNTLIS OF C.IIIIIA3IPTON% TtOrr.

On Thursday evening the Cossotess of CASI4AMI"
gave a grand Rout at her house in Bruton-
street, to a number, of the Nobility ; among the
company present we noticed the following, viz.
vault am! comae., worolumw.
molviv,-..Ely, and 1...rn.
Earl.—Macartisey, Kingston, Porchester, Limerick, Stair,
Westbioreland, and Camden.
Lards —Longford, Cransv, Am'aerst,Talbut, Fitzharris, Som-
merville, Del:MC*l.ft, and Sydney.
Baron Lindell.
S,rs—A. Clarke, Sher, H. V. Tempest, and F. Pcucharo.
Getteral.—Lormox, widEcerttill.
and Winkhed
Major Steyriingliam.
Cuptaint-Allake, Staniforth, and Paget.
.Messrs AValpn'e, Townshend, Lee, Faulkner,
Ballow., Moore, North, Pierrepoint, Harcourt, Methuen,
Awakes Carr,. Stu; t, Latuuette, Croft, Adams, Legge, Clue
merit., W.lpole, P 001"!.
Duchess of Bolton.

Pith, Sati.bury, Headfort.
Countesses—liarcuisit, Dowager Cork, Oocford, Liverpool,
Kingston, Pnrehester, Leitrim, Chatham, Malmesbury, Fortes-
cue, Carlisle, Cl.re. and Cluornel.
l'arorutews--Werit worth, Carleton and Bulkeley.
Ladies--.A. Carpenter, TAI K 61711, Alfiet'k..‘llllheitit, Blthlird,
C. Lennox, Talbot, Dowager Talbot, Warren, two 'Phynnes,
De Clifford, C. Jenkins, C. linrnshy, Mariam, Doug
fordo Clements, Nfornington, Sabright, M. Taylor, Towns
h*nd, C. Aston, two Ha. ri;c, E. Portesette, Sydney, Nagger-
ston, Hort, Wound/well, Pereisat, and Howard, W. Bentioek:,
Bentinck, PeaLiusin, A. Cumberland, Croft, G. Tltynne, and
Boyle.
.11rstreues—Fitzherbert, Egerton, Bentinek, Lee, Sparrow,
Delivs Wortlev , itrar Cnolle,y, Ironmonger, Manning, Thei-
Lusson, Cousins, North, Gray, Durien, Seabright, Cloud, Mal-
co:in, Methuen, Butkec, Thompson, Freernantle, Hervey, ,
!lams, W . afield, Cotyer, said Poole.
Ab•ses---Fitrany, Codke, Nugent, Canning, Moran', lolly,
North, I lenniker, Mal.vslot, Methuen, Thomposn, Peachant,
Lee, %V taktield, Croft, and Hytbe.

His Royal Highness the PRISCE of WALES, wits
that regard to justice which becomes his rank and
charter, considers the 10 per cent. dedu&ed from
his debts as a debt of honour, which he is deter-
mined to see paid. The amount is aboUt 60,0001.
which of course will swallow up a whole year's ad-
ditional income now granted him by Parliament.
The infant son of Lord PELHAM died yesterday
morning, at his Lordship's house in Stratton-street.
Viscountess Mt DDLETON was delivered of a
daughter, on Thursday last, at her house in Hert-•
ford-street.

General and Mrs. Dor, tr., with the Miss Ca A.
MERS, arrived in town last night from Royston. in
Essex, the seat of Lord IR-nit v and WARD.
His Royal Highness the Duke of CLA.IiENCE left
town yesterday for Bushy Park.
Lord MELvti.r.r. will leave Melville Castle OR
Monday next, on his return to town for the season.
Lady MONTAGU, daughter of the late Earl of
EGLINGrovN, will on Sunday next attain the age of
sixteen, and in a few days after will be led to the
Altar of Hymen by her first-cousin, Lord MONTA-
GU, son of the present Earl of EGLIIITOEH. This
Lady is heiress to 18,0001. a year.
Many persons of the first rank, particularly his
Royal Highness the PRINCE of WALES, the Duke of
REDFORD, Earl of MOIRA' the Marquis of Lox!:,,
Earl Of CaAv se, Earl of HARKINGION, Lord C.
SoststEasm, R. B. BRINDSLEY and T. SHERIDAN,
Esqrs. had been invited to dine yesterday with ST.
GIIORGE CAULFIELD, at his house in St. James's-
square; but his amiable Lady having the day be-
fore introduced into being a fine daughter, the party
was postponed.
On 'Thursday evening the third Ladies' Concert
this season, was held at Mrs. HEbERDEN'S, in Pall-
Mall ; about two hundred fashionables were assem-
bled on the occasion. Mr. CreNTT,R served up a
most excellent cold collation, of every delicacy which
the season affords. The celebrated glee for flair
voices, " Front Oberon in Fairy Land,' the words
by BEN JOHNSON, the music composed by STEVENS,
had a most charming effeet, as sung by Master
SMITH, Mr. W. KNVVETT, Mr. Nistn, and Mr.
WELCH. Miss TENN ANT sung the soprano part of
the glee of " Sweet Thrush,' by DANay. She
was most ably supported by Messrs. W. KNvVETT,
NIELD and WELCH. The whole of the music in
Macbeth was most harmoniously and admirably per-
formed ; and, as it justly deserves, received unives,
sal applause.
The next meeting will be at Mrs. DRUMMOND
SMITH'S, in Piccadilly.

Last 'light the Concert, under the direetion of
Messrs. HARRISON, BA RT LEMAN and GRLATORLX,
at Wi Lt.'s's Rooms, was numerously and brilliantly
attended by persons of the first rank and fashion.
Mrs. HARRISON again proved hi;rself a very able
substitute for Mrs. BILLINGTON, in several charm-
ing Airs. Miss TENNANT was in ercellant voice,
and sung Dr. A RNOLD'S celebrated Song, of
" Come Hope, thou Queen,"in the most finished and
chaste style, and she was generally and deservedly
much applauded. Mr. BA RT LEM AN and Nliss
N ANT were extremely great in the mneh-approved
Dialogue from Orpheus and Brittanicas, composed
by Neel:cc.
The Oratorio at Covent Garden Theatre, was last
night attended' by a numerous and brilliant audi-
ence. Mt. I Nrc I. 1:0 ON, Mr, Ha Aitsm, Signora Sro-
RACE, and Miss MUNDAY, received great applause.
Some idea of the extent of the present Influenza
may be formed from the following circumstance :--
Upon an average of the consumption of flour last
week in this metropolis, it appears, that the bakers
used nearly two sacks each less than in the preceding
week.
A very elegant fellow went last Sunday into Clare
Market.—From a chicken-butcher he earnestly en-
treated a fowl, to make broth for a sick wife ; from
a butcher, a little beef, to make beef-tea for a sick
child, and so on through nearly all the butchers,
green-grocers, fruit-sellers, &c. in the market.
Having thus abused their credulity and humanity,
he summoned them yesterday to Hatton Garden,
where they were fined for breaking the Sabbath.
Several persons were summoned yesterday before
the Lord Mayor, for having in their possession a
large quantity of woollen flax, not marked with the
word " Wool," pursuant to an old At of Parlia-
ment, which subjects the owner to a penalty of
sixpence per pound. It was contended on the behalf
of the parties, that the articles were made of old
blankets and mattresses, and did not come within
the meaning of the ACt, and were not intended for
caportation. His Lordship however thought other-
wise, -and inflicted the penalty, hut as no fraud ap-
peared to have bees intended, he ordered the wool
to be restored.

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AMERICA.

NEW-TOIIIC, JAN. 29.
The condua of General LE CRossK, Governor
of C;uatlaloupe, in compelling the Masters of Ame-
rican vessels to receive on board the subjugated
negroes, for the purpose of transportation. to the
United States, is an unprecedented outrage against
the rights Of nations. To rejekt these poor wretches
from our coasts, would be an aft of inhumanity,
little short of the barbarity exercised by those, who,
in cold blood, massacre them in thousands. To
admit them without discrimination, is next to in-
troducing a pestilential contagion, to devastate the
country. Sufficient measures ought to be imme-
diately adopted, by the General Government, to
prated our navigation from those high-handed,
lawless impositions, and to secure the tranquillity at
least of the sovereign States.—New York Adverser.
BOSTON, .1•N. 422.

On the representation of CHARLES Bet.r 'Nen,
Chairman of the Board of Sele& Men, the Attor-
ney General of this Commonwealth has addressed
a letter to his Excellency the Governor, giving an
account of the arrival, in the brig Argo, of three
black men, but on board said brig, by force, from
a French National ichooncr, off Guadaloupe. By
this and other circumstances, of a similar nature,
(says the Attorney General) it appears, that the
authorities in the French West India islands have
adopted the plan of transporting too the United
States-, black people, whom the Government there
consider as rebels, whom they are afraid to retain
there, and do not wish to put to death. The
Attorney General adds, " the plan is derogatory to
the general and particular government of our na-
tion, and dangerous to the sifety of the country."
From the deposition of Capt. CISHION it appears,
that he s-a; applied to, by order of General Le
Caossr, to bi ing these Black men to the United
State, which he refused. The Officer then bid him
to take them and throw them overboard, when at sea.
Capt. Cus•lttotc refused this also, and put to sea,
but was followed by the Nationz.l schooner Mosam-
biqut, Capt. Lucas, who fired at the Argo, and
forced her to take the three Blacks, whom he was
told were brigands, on board. This species of im-
position, says the American Editor, has been prac-
tised on many other vessels, and deserves the serious
attention of Government.

Letters from the Western country state, that the
people are waiting with anxious expectation to know
what impression the unwarrantable breach of com-
pact, respecting New Orleans, will have upon Con-
gress; and that it is feared, the agitation there will
manifest itself in such a manner as to defeat the
measures taken for accommodation.—New Toni

Adverteser.
By a report of the Director of the Mint of the
United States, it appears, that the expence of that
establishment, for the last year, amounted to 17,462
dollars; that the bullion coined amounted to 516,115 .
dollars ; that the profits on the coinage amounts to
5614 dollars, which may be considered as nearly
the net produce of the establishment.

Letters from Natchez of the 9th of Dec. state,
that the Governor of New Orleans had issued or-
ders for all the officers to hold themselves in readi-
ness to give up their offices ; and that the dragoons
of that town were sent down as Plaquamines, to
escort the French officers. The shutting of the Port
of New Orleans, had excited great consternation.
A Letter from Washington, of 17th Jan. says,
" In consequence of a negociation being set on foot
respeEting Louisiana, the Spanish Minister, resident
at the United States, sent off peremptory instruc,
tions this day to the Intendant of New Orleans,
diresing him to restore to the Citizens of the United
States the right of deposit forthwith."

By the Broder brig, arrived at Philadelphia on
the 15th of January, very late accounts were re-
ceived from Cape Francois. A French brig had
arrived on the 22d of December, with troops on
board, from Brest. She brought an account that
20,000 men were in readiness at that port to embark
for St. Domingo, 10,000 of whom were intended for
Louisiana, in case their services should not be want-
ed at St. Domingo.
A merchant at Amsterdam wrote to his partner
at the Cape, that he had received payment for the
French Government bills, drawn by General Lx
Ci.xac, at 7 per cent. discount. This news had a
great effek at the Cape ; and Government bills,
which before were sold at 25 per cent. loss, for
goods, &c. were not to be had at 15 per cent. dis-
count for cash, or 10 in exchange for merchandize.
The General in Chief at the Cape being in want of
money, levied the sum of 32,000 dollars on the mer-
chants, and ordered the Chamber of Commerce to
assess the proportion. This Charstber, consisting of
French merchants, divided the sum to be paid by the
French and American merchants so unequally, that
four were taxed MOO dollars each, while none of the
French were to pay more than fiom 200 to 500.
—The consequence was, that several merchants
resisted this exaftion, and were thrown into prison.
The affair has, however, been compromised by the
friends of the parties, and they have been released.—
A general meeting of the American merchants has
been held for the purpose of petioning for redress.

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