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evil was not a counterpoise to the advantage de-
nted from the service.
Having alluded to the varions battles between the
French and Prussians, and the successes of Henry
the Fifth, in France, and the seven years war, as
proofs of the ability ct the British troops, in former
days, to sustain a signal part in the affairs of the
Continent cf Europe, the Right Hon. Gentleman
rdebserved, that while those on the other side had
r. been driven ni such shift', in support of such prook
r as they adduced, he ihr,ught it but fair and just to
confute them with their own weapons. In looking
F.
to the Swiss, whose general chataaer was bravery
who were, on all hands, and upon all necasiims, al-
- to be the bravest troops in Europe ;' they
' were' raised fnr limited service. The French,
and other foreign powers, who employed them,
found it their policy to hire them for a cer-
tain period. It had been said, that allowing sol-
diers to return home, damped their military ardour,
and datniaished their martial charaaer. He asked
env gentleman who had travelled though Switzer-
land. it that was the case in that country ? \Vas it
riot the faintfi tkat when the campaign ended, M. the
term espi . they returned to their native country
ten time more happy. casting about them that
thirst for military glory among their companions ?
It had been said, that this was a great and un-
precesiented innovation, a new experiment upon
the military system ; yet, twenty-five years ago,
Colonel Bare, who was not only a profound stags-
,
man, hut an able officer, stated the necessity of such
a moAsnr: ; his Hon. Friend, the present Secretary
at Wa-,16 years ago, made a similar preposition. it
was therefore rather too hard to give this measure
the title of a new experiment. On the subipit of
limited service destroying military discipline, et
evtaltening the military charaaer, he should say
littl-, not Laving any apprehensions upon that
head. Another detailed argument used on the
other side, was, at the capita ion of the term ?
whether the f all returned to the rank. or went home.
lie considered, both might be done ; and was it to
bt said, that because one wished to stay and ano-
ther wished to go home, that he who returned was
consequently a bad snldier ? But he would ask,
what greater encouragement could be given to a
recruit When he had Lis choice of making the ex-
periment, whether he would again enlist, with all
the.advantages attached to it, or return to his family
and friends ? It had also been objecteddhat this mea-
suie embraced limited space as 'sell as limited time;
but how could such an ohjeainn be taken ? he
asked any youag Gentleman in that House, whe-
ther he would rot reefer going where his services
might be useful to his country ; but this was said
to be all theory, why, therefore, had so many other
conntries adopted it ? And why was it the almost
• universal opinion of General Officers, that this was
I an inducement, and the best method of procuring
• tetrrit: ? Ats Hon Gentleman, early in the debate,
• had said, the present mode was effeaual iii all its
peep-ices; but when he considered the charaaer of
a British soldier, when he compared this with t. e
fait, how did it stand? Was not one of the most
. imps,. tans campaigns ever known in Europe, begun,
earned no, and decided, where vet a single British
- soldier could strike a blow, or even make the slight-
. est diversion against the enemy ? Cs,uld it then he
. said, could any man in his senses say, that we had
ail efficient force? If we were to be content with
armies, such as we have hitherto possessed, we must
.. renounce all conneaion whatever with the Conti-
nent of Europe. lie might be cold we had ships that
rode triumphant through the seas, that proteard Ml'
commerce, and achieved glorious eianries ; but all
this a mild not restrain the growing power of France,
tnis would not prevent her influence flout spreading
over all the other European %WAS. f might ale,
be urged. that there WAS another resew ce, in mosey ;
but, could any British soldier, could any tree-heart-
et' Englishman, hear such an allusion? Were such
the sentiments of the British nation in the reign of
King William, or in the time of Queen Awe who
Cent subsidies- to the assistance of Austria, under the
' great Duke of Marlborough? In later periods, our
assistance, though comparatively small, gained great
Credit for bravery. In the seven years war,
was not an efficient force sent to aid the King of
Prussia and Duke of Brunswick, who also were
crowned with laurels ? It was not by sitting
in a coneting-house, and dealing guinea after
guinea, for hiring foreign troops, that we
eye' cats have any influence in the affairs of
Europe. The balance of power was treated by
same with ridicule, others insisted it was all a
chancel he did not mean to enter at large upon
that siitleft at present, but had good reason to sus-
pea, that from the moment we lost our influence in
the eh ‘its of Europe, in maiutai ning a balance of
- power, !roan that moment, he dreaded some great
... c ilamity tobe hanging over the fate of this coun-
try : 'Fbis was not a theoric or speculative opinion;
but a faa too well ascertained, in the enormous power
exercised by France over Europe at this moment.
We, therefore, have nu alternative, but men or
money. He admitted the great advantages which
Great Brhaio 'derived frees her wealth, bar
commerce, and her fleets, which may preserve her
for many years ; but be had not only political, but
constitutional objeinions to this mode of reasoning.
The feelings of our Royal Family could not suffer
us to forego the high station we filled in Europe;
they could not well brook a change of the constitu-
sgionosparticularly by the influence or interference of
Trance, while a Prince of the House of Brunswick
sat on the throne of this Kingdom. No doubt,
. there had been a family on the English Throne,
who were satisfied with confining their influence
within the limits of the country ; but such a case
was not likely to happen again. Every tiring dear
' to this country consisted in preserving the balance of
power, at least in Europe. The reputation of our
I navy was, no doubt, our chief bulwark, from
which he had no fears; and, in case of invasion,
the spirit of the people, he was assured, would
./ bear them of triumphantly. An Hon. Gentleman
I had said, hare you not enough already ?He allowed
it ; but nothing was secere without a large dispos-
able force, which can ant with rigout against our ene-
mies. It we had such a force, he would venture to
risk it on the Continent. It might be possible, that
i we could not attack France without the assistance
of Russia ; but if rance still extends tier influence
iii....._
against Europe, Olt we not assist cur allies its some
way or other, by aaiag eihative:), and lionowahly ?
thial, he said, led him to the ...jea iu debate,

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and if what was advanced on the other side was
true, he saw such deArtiction as was almost
we could hove no other species of re-
cruits, but felons, and reduced mantiladtivers, it
was very had ; but let a man enlist with the con-
sent of his parents, with a chance of returning, he
will look to his reparation, both at home and
abroad, and tie army will then become more re-
spectable and desirable. He confessed he wished
for peace, upon real and solid terms, but not such
a peace as would di-solve all connexion with the
Cootinent, and leave us a mere insulated power. It
peace could be obtained, even by making some sa-
crifices, he would be satisfied ; but it must be upon
the grounds that we Jo not (however ridiculed the
phrase tsar be) give up any part of our honour, or
any portion of our future connedion with the Con-
tinent. His next point was, the measures hitherto
aded upon, which he coosidered as alertly tempo-
rary ; he and his colleagues were in a most unolo
sant situation, and were obliged to go un by denrto.s,
before they could hope for vitory, or the restora-
tion of the affairs of Europe to their former station.
They were obliged to take long views, and look to
distant times for the completion of their objects; he
confessed his hopes were sanguine upon the proposed
system, nor did he know of any plan so likely to facili-
tate the encrease of the army, or put it on so resped-
able a tooting; the lower classes will be more rezoncil-
ed to it ; when a poor man's child formerly went, he
was considered as lost for ever ; but now he will
have the double advantage of being a citizen and
a soldier. With respel to the King doing all this,
the security of Parliament was the greatest security
to the country, nor could the King do any thing
when pecuniary compensation was necessary to he
granted. It was said that this created a jealousy
between the army and navy ; but referring to
the last Ad, and best measure of the late
Ministry, which-was the enlistment of m trines for
a limited service. the
,happiest and most beneficial
efeds arose from it. It was also asserted, that
this measure had created a ferment in the army,
but this insinuation was like the dispositiou of the
obis' of the present opposition, which was evinced
in their first ad relative to Lard Ellenhorough. It
was further said, that the present Ministry were
acting against the public opinion, and in contradic-
tion to the highest authority upon the subject; that
they were injuring their popularity; and should tem-
porize more with the public. but if the Ministry
should consent to bend to popularity, and to great
authority. they must bend to the one side
on one day, and to the other on another, and let
the public business take care of itself. If they,
therefore. intended to do their duty, they must
risk popularity, they must risk every thing to
attain that one o'rject ; otherwise they were not
deserving that confidence reposed in them. '1 he
man who would swerve from his duty. to retain po-
pularity, or pay deference to great etrhority, was a
rnii Ic Al coward. He did not act as the faithful and
sworn servant of his Sovereign, nor did he deserve
to sit in that !louse as a Member of Parliament.
Mr. YORKE shortly explained.
Mr. PERCIVAL spoke at length against the
Haase, and entered into a calculation to shesv, that,
with the increase of pay, she annuity to be granted
at the end of at years service, &e. a man who now
cost the country 16 guineas, would, under thepro-
posed system, involve the cocatry its as txpence
of 2301.
The question being kindly called for. a division
took place upon the motion for leaving out certain
words in the clause, for the purpose of introducing
Mr. Wiadharn's new clause ; when there appeared
—For the IprestioroAyes, 234—Noes, lri—alojo-
city, 123.
The motion then being put, that the clause be
read a first time—
Viscount CASTLEREAGH moved, that the
Chairman do report progress, and ask leave to sit
again, it being rots late an hour for the introdudion
of a new question.
Mr. FOX concluded, that this could answer no
other purpose bat that of delay, and that the prin-
ciple of the clause now proposed had been taken
into consideration in the preceding discussion.
Viscount CAS ELEREAGH replied, that the
clause now proposed was distinct from the clause
to be left out, and required a distind substantive
discussion.
Mr. PERCIVAL and Mr. CANNING supported
the argument of Viscount Castlereagh.
Mr. FOX repeated, that it would only answer
the purpose of delay.
Mr. YORKE said, questions of much less im-
postonce had been the subjeds of an adjourned
debate ; and all that was required was, an oppor-
tunity to diseacs the Howe.
Lerd DE BE. AQUIERE considered the present
conversation a waste of time.
Viscount HOWIC said, that the proposal was new
and extraordinary, and put it to the House, waether,
if delay were not the objet, it was not proper to
proceed to the next stage, and reserve any • farther
debate upon the Clause for a future opportunity ?
Mr. CANNING again spoke in favour of the
motion for reporting progress.
Sir W. YOUNG said, that when the motion was
made fur leaving out the words, the House was
aware of the words to be substituted, and that the
principle of comae was already discussed.
Mr. PERCIVAL said it was a new question,
and required a new discussion.
Mr. WIND HAM contended, that the words to
he left out, and the words to be substituted, had
been debated together.
Do! or LAWRENCE spoke on the same side.
Mr. BRAGGE BATHURST, Mr. ROSE, and
Viscount CASTLEREAGH argued for a discus-
sion of the clause. A division then took place on
the motion, that the Chairman do report progress,
and ask leave to sit again ; which was negatived,
upon a division. Ayes, 74. Noes, 183.
The question then being put, that the clause he
read a first time: it was coined upon a division, ayes,
I tiO ; noes, to
Mr. PERCIVAL then moved, that the Chair-
man do now leave the eh sir, which was negatived,
upon a division : ayes, 64 noes, 153.
It was then moved that the clause be read a
second time.
Mr. YORKE opposed it, an.l said he should
move that the Chairman should report progress—
(lard cry of avow, wore.)
Mr. WHITBREAD said, that this was a most

LONDON,
SATURDAY, MAY Si*

The House of Commons this morning presented a
new and extraordinary scene. About three o'clock a
division took place upon the clause proposed by Vir.
WINDHAM to be introduced into the Mutiny bill,
and the question being carried, it was generally sup-
posed that the House had adjourned, and all the
strangei s, exccpt two or three, went away. Upon
their return, however, to the Gallery, they found
the House in a warm and animated debate, which
continued until Half-Mist Six o'Cloch. The Mi-
nister wishing to have the clause read a second
time, and the Opposition anxious to put it off,
until an opportunity should be afforded cf
dis-
cussit the principle, npon which many gentlemen
were still desirous to deliver their sentiments. No
less than seven divisions took place, four of which
were upon a repetition of the motion, " that the
Chairman do now leave the chair." The Opposi-
tion appear to think, that they have stronger con-
stitutions than the Minister, and that though unable
to meet him in argument, they can wear him out
by a long sitting.

In our Paper of yesterday, we announced, that,
in the course of the day, Lert?rs of Mugu.: and Re.
prisals would be issued from the Admiralty, to cap-
ture, or sink, burn, and destroy, all l'russian vessels.
They were issued accordingly, and ate as fellow r--

By the

fur Eimeutom the 05me of
_ Lord Nigh Admiral of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland, Ere.

The Right Honourable William Windham, one of His
Majesty's Principal Secretaries of :.:ate, having by his Letter
of the I Ith instant, acquainted us, that His Majesty had beets
pleased to order Letters of Marque and Reprisals to be issued
against the Ships, Veisels, and Goads of Prussia, as well as of
the Town of Papicuburgh ; And at the same tiros sigirided
to 'us His Majesty's Pleasure that ws elleold give Orders
to all Admirals and Commanders of His Majesty's Ships
and Vessels wherever they may be stationed, to seise or
destroy all Ships or Vessels belonging to Prussia, and to
the town of Papenburgh, sese aid except any Ships or Ves-
sels to which His Majesty's Licence has been granted, ot which
hare been direttesl to be released loins the Embargo r We do,
in pursuant,- of His Majesty's pleasure signi6ed to us as afore-
said, hereby require and direct you to seirs or destroy all Ships
or Vessels belonging to Prussia, au4 to the Town of Pape
bu•gh, which you may be able to fall in with, Wile and except
any Ships Sc Vesurls to which His Majesty's Licence has been
granted, er which hare been directed to be released from the

E misery aecnrdingly and tn give the like directions email the
Officers erniilnerd muter vnut Coinmand.
Given under Our Mande, the 29th a May, 120 C.
Tn tliv respective rag Offie,s, Captains, Coen•
nnalete, a,d Cornmaridiiig Officers at the
Mairsty's Ships and Yew+.
Cuasenand of their Lonhbire,

We hare received Philadelphia p+,r, to the 21%;
last, from which we have made titc following im
portant extrafts

Tuesday es7ui Apt le, ISJG.

The Senate of the United States have connected
tn, and advised, the ratification of the Tripod ate
Tee.ay. The votes were—Ayes 22 \ nes 18.
On Tuesday, the 15th instant, the Senate passed
the Nil frnm the House of Representat'ves. prohi-
biting the importation of CCI1,4;11 goods, without
amendment—Ayes 10—/slccs 9.
This bill now wants wily tae signatini of tl.B
President to become a law.
A letter Irons Congress mentions, that Congress
will not adjourn untilltdrind iy nest.
Message from tl:e President of the United States,
stating a requisition made by the Bey of Tunis, oa
the Government of the United State, :

To the Senate and House of R presentati%es of the United
S• a res.
" During the blockidi•-of Tripoli, by the 'qualmn of the
United States, a small cruiser, under the Flag of Tuna, with
two prize', (ail ef trifling mhos) atternited to mom Tripoli,
was turned back, warned, and attempting again t 4 enter, was
taken pyisvession of a, prim by the squadron ; bur remit( tom was
claimed by the Bey of Timis, with a thraat of was is turns
so serious, that all withdrawing from th • lil...ekade of Tripli,
'the Commanding Officer of the squarTon the aght it )tis dine
to repair to Tunis with his squadron. and required a eat erri,.l
declaration whether peace or war Mai intended; the a y pr -
(eyed explaining himself by an Anabasoalor to the Unvr
States, who, on his arrival renewed the r..quevt, that %Ms vesiel
and her prizes should be restored. It was detg.4l pr oper to
give thiv pr.itif of friendship ti the B.'s, and for A intosaulor
was informed that the vessel winld be r..-storeal. Aftereards
he made a requisition of naval stores to be sent to the Bey,
in order to secure a peace for the term of th ee year+, with a
threat of war if refo.ed. It has been refused, and the Amino.
radar is about to depart, without receding from his throat a die
mend.
'r Under these circumstances, and cooside. ing th at the
provi.i,ns of the Aft of March. 65, 1604, will era-c,
im coaelueticke of the Ratificatmi of the Treaty of Foot
with Tripoli, new advised and ennumted to by the ::;elfate,
I have thought it my duty to cnninsuilicatet three hits, in
order that the Congress may consid .r the expediency of curia
tinning the manse provisions for a limited nine, or making
uthe.s equivalent.
Ai ,ill 4, 1806. " TIIOMAS JF.FFF.SS(
Ex trod from Reif': Pb;idel. 'this Gazette, of the
t St. Li' April : •
PIIILA1)21.1'111 A, SIOND Ili retsina. Arai t 21.
1141017 AV T :—A letter from a Gentleman at WO..
date.: on Saturday, says :
The Senate have this day received ...on th. Prvablooti
nomination of James Munro. and Willie-A .1.411 ray, (tlO
latter of Maryland) tn be Commissioners rpnii..tost by? 014
Extetortaury, for settling all one diff.rences with tivroot
lila, relative to wrongs committed between th. (tbo'
U.iitarl States and Great Britain) on the high st ether
wider., and for estetil skiing the principles of 1141101 m se.
commerce between them",

Yesterday, a Court of Direaors waXll-1.7 • ',I
East India House, when Capt. C; suite i. f_:,.; :it
was swore into the colini..r,ni 'at the ship I .ri
Steneer. The Court adjourned at six. o'cisick, till
1 uesday neat.
Yesterday a ballet was taken at the East India
House, on the folloWing question,,irix,
" That this Court, having commies's! ttio 1 sr,se:s lailt ~..04Ke
it, nitea highly eponyms of the seal manifesto& and etc • ',tr-
itest pursued, by the Court of Directors; snit , ',oat to.n
adherence to the principles mairitaibed by the (0..: ,' Dikt.
WS, to be irirlopensibly necessary or yrr,, serve i I • • *niory ac-
thorny over the Governments of India, Yeats' by 1...;',i1l ,he
Cs urt of I),refino, to restrain a prolate expenditure' r mitsc•
I money, and to prevent all +elitism% of vuniiiiesit, Bawl es 1,11.1011
1.
of dunioirn; measures ellichthe Ltgnitattwe hat de lyres' t•
he repugnant '
nto the wish, the honuor, and the pril•cy of the
Nation. And this Court cloth aware the Coo:: of Dirt tt..,1 of
its most cordial and zealous supoor, with a slew to i reevre,
unimpaimd, the rights and privileges ot tete Last.lll4 C".
pany."
At o'clock the glandes were finally clew.% ..4 de • 'ea t•
the Scrateseere,wh2, st o'clock, made their re? .. when
the flambee. apperllPM to be,
For the, question, ka. Against the question, 114 —Mae
irony, 70.
Yesterday morning the LOUD Cualscuttcoa cdi
Mr. Fox were wish Lurd Gila/lett. LI kr a cousi-
derahle time. i
Alderman Patca attended Lord Gaasevsi.s r, rt.
terday, ahem. three d'clock.
The Marquis of S•tisnuay attended "Jr. ! oss
yesterdays about four o'clock.
Sir JAMES SaUbtellZT cremied the .Achni.
r thy on Wednesday, and applied to the Board for
two fire ships to be attached to his squadr ms
Yesterday morning, at a quarter post eleven
o'clock, died, universally regretted, at the hi.nse 4
her mother, Lady BAOOT, its Upper Stook-
street, the on. Mrs. PAGET, lady of the Hoe.
General P A car. son of the Earl of Ux aars-ut. '
%%twos° Etactiot4.—At the close of . is Poll
on the follcaciag days, the annalsera were as (al.
low: tiItIRSD•Ir MAY 42.
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