The National Register.
London, England, 1814-04-03 00:00:00

THE NATIONALAEMIST

A gentleman, rho was present. at the first meeting between
Marslral Beresfura and the Deputation from Bordeaux, has
transmitted the following account Immediately after
the first ceremonies were over, the Marshal entered into.a
most candid and confidential-conversation with the Mayor.
He expressed himself highly flattered by the distinguished
blinours which had been paid to himself, and by the strong
testimonies of .esteem which had been expressed towards the
British nation ; but at the same time, he reminded the Mayer
and the other Gentlemen present, that it did not depend on.
him, or on the Commander in Chief, to determine . how
long any co-operation between the British arms and those of
the French King might be carried on. He adverted to the
fiegociations which were said to be still going on at Chatillon
for a general Peace; and observed, they might possibly leach
to the necessity of his evacuating Bordeaux. The Mayor
replied for himself and his friends, that they wdre well
aware of these circumstances—that they knew they were
irrevocably committed with Bonaparte: but that their de-
termination had not Leen lightly taken up—that the reso
lotion to resist his tyranny to the utmost was common, not
only to the whole of the neighbouring population, but to
great nun.bers in other parts of Fiance with. whom they
were in correspondence—and that they had neither fear nor
doubt of the result." The writer of the letter communica-
ting this information adds, that he had himself been on a
mission to Languedoc ; and that every thing in that quarter
promised success beyond the most sanguine expectations..
We regret to find that the*Duke of Montrose packet land
Primrose sloop of war, mistaking themselves for enemies,
had lately an action off Lisbon, in which the latter had
15 killed and wounded.-.-By an extract from the Duke of
Montrose's log, it appears that the action , commenced at half-
past seven o'clock, P. M. and lasted broadside to broadside,
within half-pistal shot, till a quarter before nine, when the
Primrose attempted to carry the packet by boarding, but was
gallantly resisted, and 40 much damaged, as to oblige hei, to
bent oil- at nine o'clock. The Primrose again came down
and recommenced the action, which was continued with the
same unabated spirit on both sides until ten minutes before
ten, when the Primrose hailed, and asked what shit it was ?
The mistake was then discovered. The loss on hoard the
packet is, Lieutenant and Adjutant Andrews, of the 60th
)egitueut (a passenger), and the :Master killed, and ter men
wounded. The loss on board the Pr inuose is her Master and
tour men killed, and 18 wounded.
Motrerr t ANS.—TVS intereAtirg sect, who, like the Israel-
ites, seem isolated and distinct from the rest of their species,
ircibly illustrate the sound policy of English liberality and
toleration. It may be a matter of speculation, whether their
singular faculty of giving an almost incredible beauty to
lir.lks on Bobbin, Net, and Muslin, be the effect of a secret,
nke the legends of Braina, is known only to a few, or
the mere result of industry unremittingly directed to one
single point. Certain it is, their labours are. most important
to the community to which they now belong;. their
,works
are sought with avidity in every part of the globe. Where
can arise to the mind of the philanthropist a mote pleasing
idea than to see the support of thousands thus distributed by
•the hands of luxury? It is but justice to say that Mr. EV ANS,
of Bond street, has been the means of bringing their pro-
ductions to the perfection they now exhibit by affording
them constant employment, and ingeniously adapting their
curious works to the ever varying calls of fashionable de-
anand.—Vide his advertisement in another part of our paper.
It was reported on Thursday that Rennes, the capital of
Brittany, had declared frit the Btierbons, and hoisted the
white cAickadc).

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APRIL 3.

We arc informed that the nuptials of the Princess Char-
lotte of Wales with the Hereditary Prince of Orange will
certainly take-place iikire-course of teat month. It is Un-
derstood that soon after the ceremony the Royal Pair %rill
proceed to Holland, in which country our Peincess will fix
her residence for some time with her husband.—'Should the
union be blessed with offspring, her Royal Highness will,of
course return to England— the country most deeply in•
terested in the birth of an Heir to the Throne of Great

B:itain.—Sua.
Her Imperial Highness the Duchess of Oldenburg was re-
ceived on her landing at Sheerness, with all the honours
due to her rank: and on coming ashore she was waited upon
by Gen. Turner and Col. Bloomfield, as representatives of
the Prince Regent, and by the Russian Ambassador and his
Lady. Thursday morning, after breakfast, her Imperial
Highness left Sheerness, where every mark of respect was
shown her by the inhabitants. -On her arrival at Rochester,
her Imperial Highness went into an inn to partake of some
refreshment; and on her being informed that the inhabi-
tants of that city would be extremely gratified by seeing her,
she very condescendingly presented herself-at a.bow window
of the inn. The populace appeared to feel the condescension,
which they, acknowledged by every mark of respect. The
Duchess is a very elegant woman, of the most arable and plea-
log manners, and speaks English extremely well.
On her arrival at the inn on Shooter's hill, four of the
Prince Regent's fine .bays were in readiness to put to her car,
riage, with postilions and outriders of the Prince's establish-
ment, and
.the escort (la party of light horse. The whole
entered .London by Parliament--nteet, at a quarter before
four o'clock, in the following order :
Two Light Horsemen.
The Duke of elarenee's Travelling Chariot and Four,- in which
were his Royarlliglinesti and Col. Bloomfield. •
• Two Liellt, Horsemen.
Two Footmen and an Outrider in the Royal Liveries.
The Prince Regent's Carriage; drawn by four Bays, iu which was
Her Imperial Highness, accompanied by the Princess Volhowsky.
Madame Aladouski, and the'Conuteas Lieven.
• The Carriage wasefollowed by a party of Light Horse.
The 3d Carriage was another of the Prince Regent's, in which was
the Prince Gagarin and Gen.. Turner.
The Russian Ambassador's Carriage, with his Excellency in
The procession proceeded through the Horse Guard„
through the Park, and up St. James's-street, to the Pultney
Hotel, where her Imperial Highness was received by senti-
nels placed at the door. She was handed out of the car-
riage by the. Duke of Clarence and Col: Bloomfield, who
conducted her to the apartments prepared- for her. The
Duke of Clarence took his leave, and proceeded to Carlton-
house, where he had an audience with the Prince Regent,
and afterwards- returned to her Ilighnes-.4, to express the
Prince Regent's congratulation on her safe arrival in Eng,
land. OnFriday her Imperial- Highness' was -introduced to
her Majesty with all due pomp and splendour.
The feniaitts of tht Dowager Countess Spencer, were
removed on Sunday from her house, in Jertnyn7street, for
interment in the family' vault at Althorn, in Northampton-
shire. The carriages of several Noblemen, &c. followed
the procession as. far as Camden Town.
It is asserted that in consequence of the solicitors of many
of the creditors having waited upon the 'Marshall of the
King's Bench, they have been desired by him to sue him
for the amount of Berengers debts as a. regular means of
his recovering the same from the person who is bound for
him, and who does not choose at present.to appear.
The king of Denmark has directed Prince Christian to
leave Norway, and. ordered the necessary measures.* Owe-
deu. to obtain possession of that country.

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