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to the city of Itainhifrgh if hii mandate was aoF
complied with.
A Letter from Genoa states, that in the event of a
War between England and Fran .e, a body of French
troops would be conveyed to Sicily, by the consent
of ths King of NA iordts, in order to wait a favoura-
ble opportunity of making -an attack upon Malta,
The garrisons of the Isle of Elbe and of Corsica arc
to be reinforced, and General Mos AT is to have the
chief command in Italy.
General Br RN A Dorn: has set off on his embassy
to America ; and the American Minister Pleni-
potentiary, Mr. MoximE, is arrived at Paris.
The French five per cents. were, on the 12th, 54.
80—on the 13th, A. 20.

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Private letters received by the Dutch Mail, which
arrived on Saturday, state, that the Louisiata.expe-.
dition has been suspended, and that the troops hive
been debarked. They add, that in several towns,
particularly Nimeguen and Grave, the Dutch
Commandants at first opposed the entrance of the
French troops, and at length yielded only to ne-
cessity. Some of the Members of the Dutch Go-
vern nient arc said to-have proposed to protest against
the conduct of France, but they soon abandoned
their intent, convinced that such a proceeding would
prove ineffeaual.

It is now confidently reported that the negociation
for the return of Mr. Pia I to office broke off on
Thursday night. The other, and still more impor- •
tant negociation, we mean the negociation with
France, still continues, but is still wrapped up in
impenetrable myitery. A new objeflion, we under-
stand, has been started by our Government to the
surrender of Malta, M. DE Busy, the Lieutenant
of the GRAND MASTER, being a Frenchman,
and as such unfit to hold that office, in conformity
with the Treaty of Amiens.—Both I kuses of Par-
liament will meet to-morrow, and it is expeaed that
if nothing decisive shall take place and transpire
before Wednesday night, that some explanation
will be demanded of Ministers on Thursday.

The greatest'aCtivity still continues at the Admi-
ralty, in fitting out every ship that possibly can be
got ready fur the sea service. Not even a day's
liberty is granted at the present moment to any
officer. in the navy on any account.
Government has purchased the Barracks at Ash-
ford, and great exertions are making to prepare
them for the reception of a large body of troops.
Lord Nt tsos has obtained the appointment of all
the officers to the Victory ; they are such as have on
former occasions sailed with his Lordship.
To-morrow a Court of Aldermen will be held at
Guildhall, for the election of a Keeper to the Poul-
try Compter, vacant by the death of Mr. JOHN
TEA 001', and un other business.

It will be seen by our port letters, that so late as
the Ist of February, the Cape of Good Hope was
still in the possession of our troops, and at that time
there was nothing heard of the evacuation. We
are vety much inclined, however, to think that sub-
sequent to that period, orders fur the evacuation
have arrived from Europe.
It is confidently stated, that the First Consul will
be at Strasburgh about the middle of May. He is
to pass several days at that place, and great prepa-
rations are making to give him a splendid re-
ception.
Letters from Vienna of the 31st of March state,
that a copy of the conclusum of the Diet was daily
expected, and that within a fortnight, it was to re-
ceive the Imperial ratification.

There is not perhaps in England any place more 1
in want of regulations for the preservation and re- ,
moval of various nuisances than the city of Norwich.
This subjea is expededto be taken up by the persons
most concerned and htterested in it during the pre-
sent Session of Parliament, when the Legislature
will be called upon for fresh powers, far the reform
of a number of abuses for some time much com-
plained of.
The Peshwa, on flying from Monali, took refuge
during the night in a hill-fort at a short distance, hut .
hearing in the morning thatastrong corps from I 10l- i
kar's army was in pursuit of him, he set fire to seeh
part of his baggage as might encumber his flight,
and sent a messenger to the Niaam to request of
him an asylum in his dominious.—The Bombay Go-
vernment, at the solicitation of the f 4;itive Prince,
has applied that Toolsapoore, o'sr some other place to
the eastward of' the Augulcote Mountains, may be.
appointed for this purpose.
The Nizani is marching nil his troops to his Wes- •
tern front ins for their tsrote.'iion. •
The dispatches fee Bontlety, by the Ceylon, were 1
finally Closed at the East India House on Saturday,
and delivered to the • Purser : —ramie Open, JOHN
SMLTH, Esq. jun. merchant ; Mr. G. It. Rosy.,
Assistant Surgeon; Messrs. H. 1311At•NE, C. DONNE,
and A. S. DOUGLAS, Cadets.
From Bussorali, we learn, that the trade of that
place had bean nearly suspended in consequence
of the irruption of the Arabs into the vicinity of
Bagdad.
The British f eves which were collected on the
Mahratta frontiers, at the commencement of the
war in that country, are to remain there, until, the
result of the contest be ascertained. .
A letter from Bombay states, that in consequence
of the hostilities in the interior, the pirates have re-
newed their depredations on the Coast of Guz:
eerat, in consequence of which Colonel OAKE.S, with
a strung corps, has been sent to the Northward, and
a number of armed vessels have sailed to second his
operations.
'l'he National Institute, at its meeting of the 4th.
April, adjudged M. --E n L• CANOE'S Astronomical
Prize to Mr. Outran, of Bre.uen, as having made
the most remarkable discovery with with which
A strouomy was last year enricied.
The influenza has been very prevalent in Dublin
—it is mentioned .that the 621 regiment was so go- ,
1 nerally affeded by it, as not to be able to muster a
sufficient number of men to mount a guard.

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DOIVJGER COUNTESS OF CIIATHAiI.

Ile remains of this 'great and virtuous woman
were, removed on Monday lad, for interment, in
Westminster Abbey, from Burton Pynsent, is
mersetshite, au, estate presented by Sir Thomas
Pynsent to the late k.arl, as a tribute of respea to
his great talents, and a mark ofgTatitude for their
extraordinary'rfertions.
the
••"*" Tif his country.
On Saturday, a little before twelve o'clock, the
hearse containing her Ladyship's venerate and
much-lamented remains, arrived _at Lady Warren's,
Kensington Gore, Where it wasnatit. by a party of
hot. ladyship's relatives and friencts, and a funeral
procession commencal in the roll6Wing order :
The Undertaker on liorsAiack.
TvroVoiiiluctonr, dre:::,..d in silks, nit horseback.
tin Mutes, with cloaks on hurriebacic.
Two Purim, dres•icil in -ilk, on nurse NIA..
A State I liir4e, led 1w twuCrigiiiiN, covered with Mack cloth,
bearing the Arms rethe Pitt and' Orensillu Family' with A
double enumet, she b.iirrg eouineier in her own right,ht, Cud
Sider to the Lite Margin. r.t Buckingham.
.A Herald on horseback, bead:lolle Coronet 'on a crimson
velvt t cushion.

A Ileum and rix liwirwati, the Ii me elegantly painted with
liannera nod Int Trnair•lagg.., with the I'm :Ad Gretivifie
Arms, whit esentchentt flaqs, plumes of fearTwrs, and vel;re:,
beautifully decorated.
• • • . Tyu Page" on fwd.
Three thourning Coaches,. and six with escutcheons and fe
; followed be slid eatriages oi tlu
Vali of sham,
Lard G. enville,
• 1„,0,d Catnelfotil.
Earl ut Fortalicue,
Earl of earyafdd, „
Dowager I,..rir
Lord
Lord Braybroolter . • •
. Getseral (;relivilie, and
Lord float.

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It was nearly two o'clock when the procession
arrived at Westminster Abbey, the area '.f which
was thronged with people several houri before. The
organ-loft, and every other
,place Aivhere a view
might be obtained, was crowded,with the friends of
the Dean, and others who had sufficient interest to
procure admittance ; we have seldom witnessed
more disappointment' than was depided in the coun-
tenances of those who could not gain a sight ; mo-
ney to a considerable amount was offered, but, ow-
ing to the present excellent regulations made by the
Bishop of St. Asaph, when Dean of Westminster,
who has paid great attention in restraining those
abuses, which are but too often pradised in esta-
blishments of this nature, it could not be accepted.
At two o'clock the procession entered the Abbey,
with the coffin covered with velvet richly orna-
mented, with the pall of black velvet, which was
likewise most beautifully enriched with gold and
silver ornaments, preceded by the coronet, and ac-
companied by the Dean, &c. &c. ; it proceeded up
the middle of the area, the most solemn music play-
ing the whole time, and turned down the north
aisle, without entering the chapel, to the vault
where lie the 'ashes of the late Earl; the hassock's
and every other moveable were at this moment
eagerly seized by those who hid pined admittance
into the chapel, in expeidation oft he service being
read there. They placed them against the iron
gates which divide the chapel from the area, under
the organ, and they were immediately crowded
with ladies ; the gentlemen were in the back ground,
obliged to be content by raising themselves up, and
catching a partial gliMp.se of the coffin as it passed
off to the vault, where it was interred alongside of
one of her Ladyship's daughters, and upon that of
the late Earl. Anthems were sung over the body,
after which the service was performed in the most
impressive and awful manner by Dr. Vincent, Dean
of Westminster. very monument, and other place
near the vault,was crowded with spedutors who had
gained admittance with the procession ; we did not
observe any of that gross violation of decency, which
has too often occurred at funerals of this description;
but, on the contrary, the greatest propriety of con-
dud was observed by every rank of people : the so-
lemnity of the scene, added to the gloominess. of
the surrounding building, which in many places is
falling into decay, produced an effect awful, melan,
cltoly, and instruitive.
Her Ladyship's death is severely felt by the poor
cottagers ip the neighbourhood of Burrowbridge,
North Petherton, and Bridgewater. Her Lady-
ship's bounty, during the inclement seasons, was the
means of their very existence. It was no uncommon
thing to meet her frequently in the park of Burton
Pynsent, during the coldest weather, carrying a
bundle containing necessaries fur the relief of"the in-
digent. She has often been seen to enter the abode
of-distress. with blankets, warm cloathing, and food,
which she has ordered liberally to be distributed,
where such were necessary. Fuel and other corn-
forts never failed to flow from her charity ; and Mr..
iitiynronds, an apothecary at Bridgewater, had long
her Ladyship's 'orders to visit the objeds. of her
bounty, and to give all the assistance which the:-
might require from medicine. Whenever a real
appearance of want and poverty came within her
knowledge, the never failed to change the scene 01.
misery for health' comfort, and happiness ; her La..
&ship's lwmnitiiy 'was continually direded towards
the relief of private individuals in different parts o_
the kingdoms as well as those in her own neigh-
- bourhoo,l, whom the established in their cottages,
andsupplied with all that. could render them happy.
The only return she required from these dependants
on her charity, for the comforts they enjoyed, was
their regular attendance on every Sunday at the
Nile church, where- she also was accustomed to
•visit regularly.
The Countess enjoyed the estate of Burton Pyn-
. senk since the death of the late Earl. She ended
upon it, at the eipence'of 25001. in the park, an obe-
lisk to the memory of the patriotic donor, the lato
Sir Thomas Pensent.

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The report of the Earl of LAVDERDAtt's return
from Paris is premature; his Lordship is expected
in about ten days.
• On Saturday night, the Amateur's Concert, Ha-
nover-square Rooms,was very numerously attended;
the performances were chiefly vocal, and very good.
Mr. LANZA was deservedly encored in an Aria
Buffo which he sang in the most captivating style.
We know no comic singer who surpasses him either
in humour or execution. Miss DUFOUR displayed
great powers in a beautiful kravura in the first aft,
and her great taste was equally conspicuous in
y AR rise g• Levi del taro brae; with which she closes
tthe evening's performances she was loudly encored. WI the " Thorn," wry 'sweetly.
iss DEN r and Miss BcostoaaN were also very
much applauded.

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