The National Register.
London, England, 1811-05-05 00:00:00

THE NATIONAL REGISTER.

A GALLIC ADDRESS.

The following is the substance of Sir Alin Moores address to
the Highlanders at the Battle of Corunna, as reported by one of
the brave 42d, at the head of which corps the gallant Chief went
into action—put into Gaelic by an admirer of the prowess of his
countrymen on that mtmorable day, and repeated lately at a
party a Gaelic Friends in London, to the air of " Scots wha hae
wi Wallace bled."

A (Thiel cuimhnibh co sihh fein,
Siol, sar Ghaisguich mor na Feinne,
Finn 's Goll 's Oscar Ti'eun,
Nach ro'n cath gun Bhuaidh.
Bithibh dillis do ar Righ,
'S do ar duich. an ar Crldhe,
'S bithidhar namhid gum MIR
'S tharais dheibh sibh Buaidh.
A Ghael na Fir bha treun,
Bu c hruaidh 'll Oath 's bn p,hrad 'm fumy,
Leanibh mis 's bithibh Try un,
'S Ceansachibh namhid ar Riachd.
Se so 'n nuair 'n sa faigh sihh Buaidh,
Glacihh, Tarrnibh, Bualibh cruaidh,
Gearribh, Sgabibli, 's cuiribh ruaig,
air namhid dorch an Righ.
Mar labhair thachair, mar bu deal,
Theich ar n4rnhid's thuair Sinn Buaidh,
Alo Chreach urn leir san thiut sa
Ceannard nihor an t- sluagh.
Blla deoir aig ruith mar Shruth na,n
Air gruaibh Gaisgaich na 'n geur Lana,
'O'n thiut an caraid MOOR:: Sa nam,
a Meadhon cath 's Buaidh.
LE FEAR DO CHIJIDF:ACHT GAELIC LtINNIIIN.
An English Translation in Terse is requested.

11111,11'A I? Y.

The Hon. J. Rodney, of the 3d Guards, left town on Wednes-
day evening for Valmouth, with dispatches for Lord Welling-
ton.

The 11th light dragoons embarked at Plymouth on Thursday,
and were to sail under convoy of the Favourite, of 18 guns.
experiment of an improved method of chaeging with the
bayonet took place on 'Wednesday, by a detachment of the
Royal Marines, in presence of the Lords of the Admiralty, and
a Committee of: Marine Officers. The whole plan contains
many very superior advantages over the present system, particu-
larly in enabling the rear-guard men to use their muskets at the
charge, with similar effect, and at the same moment, as the
front rank, causing the men to stand in a stronger position, and
enabling them either to attack or defend, at one instant from
the front and rear. It appears to be particularly adapted to repel
any attack that maybe made by an enemy's boarders in a naval
engagement. The plan met with entire approbation ; and it is
reported, that it will be adopted.
MILITIA VOLIJN I'I.ER I NO.-The volunteering from the
Militia into the Live commenced at Norman Cross on Wednes-
day, from the Ist Royal Surrey Militia, and Cumberland, sta-
tioned at that place ; the quota for the Surrey being 92. So
soon as the order was read in the circle, the whole number
allowed to go turned out, with three officers, in the most hand-
some manner. What makes this the more satisfactory is, that
not a shilling of the bounty was to be paid till they gut to Saint
Ives, for the purpose of preventing any disorder amongst the
Fri itch prisoners. The 56th, commanded by General Norton,
was the favourite regiment ; 85 as fine fellows as ever handled a
musket selecting that regiment to join. The Cumberland, a
much stronger regiment, only turned out 29. The Ist Surrey
ha'; 'always been conspicuous for their spirit on these occasions.—
In the volunteering of 18';9, their quota was 183, who turned
out the first day, and joined the 456th ; since aiding in the cap-
ture of the Isle of France. The volunteering from the South
Gloucester took place at Brighton also on Wednesday. The
complement required was 103, and though to the full of that
number turned out, we understand 73 only were accepted.
The further volunteering for the remaining 30 men Hail take
place next week.
A Court-martial will be held at Chelsea Hospital to •morrow,
for the trial of Lieutenant-Colonel Johnstone, of the 102 d regi-
ment, on charges exhibited by Captain William Bli,h, of the
navy, late Governor of New South Wales.
Captain Nigh, late Governor of New South Wales, it is ex-
pected, will be tried by a Court-Martial, as soon as that to
which he has called Lietst.-Col. Johnstone, of the 102 d regiment,
is terminated.

COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL.

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Thursday, a Court of Common Cotmeil was held at Guildhall
which was numerously attended.
Mr. Dixou gave notice, that he should next Court-day move,
that a sum of money be granted to the relief of the distressed
Portuguese.
A letter was read from the Committee for Managing the
Subscription for the Relief of the British Prisoners in France,
acknowledging the receipt of a donation of 500 guineas trom
this Court, and returning thanks for the same.
The Recorder's Salary was ordered to be raised to 2,500 L
per annum, to,commence from Christmas last.
FREEDOM OF THE crry TO THE PRINCE REGENT.
Mr. QUIN rose to call the attention of the Court to this sub-
ject. With respect to the origin of the motion, whatever its
merits, he could claim none of it. The motion had its origin
with a Worthy Magistrate, a friend of his (Alderman Combs),
and he (Mr. 9.) had merely given shape to idea. Nearly
half a century had now elapsed since the Freedom of This City
had been conferred on any of the Royal Family, but he was
persuaded, that on no occasion could an opportimity 'more wor-
thy than the presemroccui to renew the practice. After paying
some high and merited compliments to the Prince, he con-
cluded by moving the Freedom to his Royal Highness.
Mr. FAVeLL rose to second the motion.

Alderman Sir C. Sstrcti highly approved of the motion ; in
his opinion, the conduct of his Royal Highness, whether con-
sidered as a Prince or a man, was worthy our highest appro-
bation.

Alderman Coatis E also expressed himself in favour of the mo-
tion ; which was then put and agre.•d to unanimously.
Mr. QUTN then moved, that the Freedom should he presented
to his RoOil Highness in a Box of Heart of Oak ; which, with
other Resolutions were also agreed to, and the Court adjourned.

Intelligence received from Barbatloes, mentions, that seven
large French privatuers have been fitting out in American porn.,
and were cruizing t. ti Guadaloupe. One of them mounts t 24
guns. Our men of war on that st4tion had been sent in pursuit
of them.

Ministers, in the bepinning of the week, received dispatches
from Admiral Rowley, communicating to them the daring and
outrageous proceedions of his Imperial Majesty Christophea—
These t:iipatehes were brought by a Naval Officer, who had
been sent to St. Domingo, to demand the restitution of a British
vessel that had been coniiacated. 'llia gentleman was at the
Court of Christophe, and was received by him with all the
forms and honours of an Ambassador. Christuphe gave him a
grand entertainment, at which the ).oung black Princes and
Princesses, the sons and daughters of the Emperor, were seated
in state. There was an immense rttinue of black Lot ds in
waiting, all dressed in gala suits of scarlet and gold ; a superb
service of
.gold plate, and a dinner. tout-a7fiiit Fraptctits, and
served with maguificence.—Christuphe is Budding a palace, at;
short distance, but which is to he in the centre of It fortifica-
tion, that, wlual finished, will be one of the strongest in the
world. Immense sums are expending on this erection; and not
oi.ly upon this work, but upon all that environs the establish.
merit of a regal:ae and powerful seat of Government ; a degree
of skill, and a combination of means are employed, which pro-
mise the most extensive results. The foundation of a Navy is
laid. The naval force, under the flag of Hayti, already consists
of one frigate of 44 guns, nine sloops of war, rive brigs of :.to and
22 guns each, six brigs of 14 and 16 guns each, and a number of
schooners seldom carrying less than 100 men eat h.
The American ship Arab, is arrived at Cowes from Charles.
ton ; she brings intelligence, that, prior to her sailing, all Bri-
tish property, which had been under sequestration in ditlertnt
parts of A merik7a, Was liberated.
The following is a copy of General Graham's letter to the
Speaker of the House of Commons:—
" Island of Leon, April 11, 1811.
6CSna—l have the honour to atknowledge the receipt of nr
letter, communicating to me a Vote of the Howse of Commons,
thanking me, and the Officers and men under my command,
for oar conduct at the battle of Barrosa. '1 he House must
know, that the victory of that day was entirely owing to that
spirit of bravery which animates the minds of the Officer; nacil
men from an innate loyalty and unconquerable patriotism, whit h
I know will be greatly cherished on receiving he approbStiati
of the representativer of the people. It has al s% ays been my own
ambition that my services should merit the same distinguished
honour; and having now accomplished my wishes, I trust that
my future life will correspond with that conduct which acquired
me such grateful notice. Permit nte, Sir, to return you nly
thanks for the very handsome manner in which you made me
the communication."