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HEREAS, by the Third Article of the Deed
Vv dated the loth 7:4, 1805, for the liquidation of the
Private Debts of the late Nabobs of the,Carnatic, it is piovitted,
That in scase any of the. Commissioners, in England thereby
dpzoii;ted, or, any ammissitmers the, eafter to be appointed.
to cif in England, should die, become ilcapable of ai?fng, or
should dec,7ne to a,4, then as often us the case -should bane; it
sh:uld be lawful for the Court of Diteaorr, or the major parr,
in value of the several Creditors, Parties thereto, to nominate any
Posts: or Persons to. be a Commissioner or Commillioners in Eng.
land, in the place a- stead of a,:5;.;1.7 COli:11114 rldnir or Commis.
siolers in Englund, so di.i4;' becoming. iniapable of acing, or
declining to dd.

And .14ereas Francis Horuer,44: one of the Comnsissi,tiers
in England, has declined` lartber to att, thdeforo the Creditors,
Parties to the said Deed, are hereby requested to attend a Meet.
ring to be held at the East India Itosse, Leadenball-street, en
Thursday, the i 31.6 day of :74 initint,,at Twelve o'clock in the
,Forenoon precisely, to join with the Cora of Directors in moni-
nating a Commissioner to at? ia .Enihind in' the stead of the said
Francis Honer resigned.

RAMSAY,Sec.

TRENC.FI AND D iFTCH PAPERS.

C.'',Assat, 18.—His Majesty having learnt
'hit the Austrian corps which penetrated into
Saxony seemed to threaten his kingdom, set off at
this morning with his guard and the regiment
at the Grand Duke de Berg, to take up his head-
(luarters at Mulhausen. • He was accompanied by
ExCellency the Count of Ftirstenstein, Secremy
or State, as well as by the Atribasiaclors of Hol4ind
and Saxony.
MtitnAusEN,...l.ON.E 19.—His Majesty the King
'r
-->f Westphalia- arrived here at five yesterday even--
i»g. It is impossible to describe the happiness which
the inhabitants experienced at seeing,. fo-ilthe first
time, their beloved Sovereign, and the enthusiasni
of the troops on finding themselves headed by their
King. They marched fitly-four miles without halt-
ing. The corps of General Albignac has joined that
of the., Count de Benterode. To-day the head-quafr
wiii be removed in advance to Sondershausen,
‘‘ het & the Sa...COus will' unite with our army, and
tl:e day after to-morrow .the Dutch division, corn-
in4ndecl by General Gratien will join his Majesty.
1: is impossible to form 'an idea of the loyal spirit
animates our troops.. The enemy. has not
advanced for' the last three days.
_He is in the neiglF=
boorhood of W,Mtzen; and evidently wavers in his
movements. He sent spies to the departments'of
the Elbe and the Saale, thinking he should meet
will' traitors and discontented persons, but finding
only loyal subjeds whose fidelity remained; and will
ever remain unshaken, he seems to have given up
his intention of penetrating into the kingdom of
Westphalia. We hope that he will shortly evacuate
the portion of Saxony which he still occupies. His
Majesty enjoys excellent health'.
The Saxons attacked the Austrian out-posts at
two o'clock in the morning of the 12th, near the,
village Penerich. A warm aetion ensued, inwliich
the enemy suffered a severe loss. - . •

FRIBURG,- JUNE 6

-SPEECH OF iIIS EXCELLENCY THE LANDAMMAN :OF

SWITZERLAND, AT THE OPENING OF THE DIET:

A free people love, the festivals that bear the
stamp of their manners and institutions. The
opening of the Die truly for us a national festi-
ity, as it is celebrated with the auguir simplicity
and unanimity of feeling which we owe -to our
country, and the sentiments of piety which religion
inspires. In we read, 'the history of our union,
made more illustrious. by the reeolle6tion of its otigin,
more atFeding by the peaceful virtues to which it
gave birth, and ever 'dear. to our countrymen in
every age. We .assemble to renew our oath of fra-
ternal and federal fidelity, and to swear to preserve
the wiscliim and the-` inheritance of our fathers.--
Such an a& of indraltreatness, in a State like ours,
des% the heart,, and 'attracia our thoughts like some
ancient monument standing, Unshaken amidst the
revolutions of the world.
Our union. not only insures the welfare of every
Canton, but melts ,into one the 'various govern-
ments which compose the confederation of Switzer-
land.

Each Canton boasts a marked chara&eristic, and
remembrances which it ought not to lose, but to
command. It; interests may appear, and some-
times are, contrary to the public good ; yet .from
the enlightened) patriotism of every Canton springs
a central system, the only end of which is common
felicity. For the truth of. this remark, I appeal to
you, Deputies of Switzerland, and to the happy
silts which have already flowed from our new Con-
stantion.

The unchangeable will of Providence alone sets an
end to all human institutions, and all governments.
Time, which matures the designs of men, adds
ci)tiOstency to their institutions. _ Woe to the pen-
ple, who jealous of their:own power, do not submit
With confidence to the laws which they have them-
selves created.

Constitution places me a second time at the
head of this respectable assembly. My honourable,
but frequently difficUlt, situation invites me to
speak.of 'our country to those who are entrusted by
onr Cantons with the expression of their sentiments
and votes in Confederative Senate. Happy at
being able to mix with the serious considerations and
severe duties of magistrate the sentiments most
pleasing to a man, I enjoy a still greater portion of
satisfaction when I reflex. that my words are, the
echoes of your feelings. I shall now scatter before
you a few thoughts connected with this memorable
day.
An event, the possibility of which even imagina-
tion could have scarcely.
.conceived,, the French re-
vdution, was destined to change the universal face
exi6ing things.. Let us lose:sight of what in
this gtantie object is foreign to us, and only ob..
serve the influence which it has exercised over our
fate. The revolutiOn had penetrated into the, heart
.nf oar country, and in a few moments produced the
terrible effects which flow from such events;' but „
the strong man, who has restored' France to herself,
has shoyin as much beneficencetowards our country
as his own. In 1802 our civil contentions had
liticed Switzerland on the brink of an abyss, into
which it dragged irresistibly. . Napoleon, then
First Cunsul, ti,r a conception as rapid as it was fa-,
vow-able to out happiness, suddenly checked a war,
which discord had' kindled. Although in arms
switzerland ;was wise enough to understand his plan;
-and tranquility revived. His labours were unfinish-
Co! He gave to our country his ac} of mediation;
,he heated mind; grew cpol, and by the Fedetal
.Conkention he fixed the limits between our Fede-
‘:a!ive Government and the Governenents of the
C mons,' all independent of each other, and yet in=
d -ohibly, bound together for the general welfare of
iw "countyy.

Once more in . possession of its federal
Switzerland could only wish for the restOra-
liuu of the lionowhle estimation in which the for,
loci. Confederation was held. The c.niture of those
virtues, without which happiness cannot exist in a
Ropublic, simplicity of manners, good faith, the total
Annegation of ambitious views,Obeclience to the laws,
And le3ce and order in families, wa, not sufficient
to insure her felicity. necessary to' avoid

ckingerous shoals, which the experience of misfor-
tunes alone could reveal ; to sacrifice remembrances

alviays affect the human heart ; to stifle pre-
' judices, which, when they divide brothers,, seem to
draw the most violent poison from the very source
of natural love • to behold the fatal consequences

of the revolution alone, and in the feliSty of former
ages, mark only the virtues of our forefathers. This
was the difficult task which the Magistrates and the
Citizens had to perform ; the present was to deter-
mine-our futurity, and never did the destinies of
a natioh depend so entirely on the fultitnerit of the
dtities which circumstances required.
The flames of war often spread destruFtion around
us ; we enjoyed untroubled peace. We beheld hu-
man associations shaken to the very basis, that were
grown too. weak for our age ; new political relations
arising from their ruins ; new kingdoms starting
into existence, and new deas changing the face of
the earth ;
,whilst the sweet exercise of a paternal
administration, in the midst of tranquility, and sup-
ported by general confidence, the enjoyment of an-
cient habits, and the' authority of precepts Still' sub-
sisted for us. For us tlone, public happiness did not
exist merely in hope or remembrance. The. late
events have thrown a still brighter light on the ad-
vantages which we enjoy. -Recollect the circum-
stances which two mouths ago caused an extraordi-
nary Diet to • assemble. When every expeetation
of peace vanished' away, who among us could sup
press his anxiety ? Who could promise that those
numerous armies, ready to invade the whole conti-
nent, should stop on our fronrters liow,could we
calculate the chances of a destructive contest' be-
tween two great Powers, whilst our territory, open-
edOn several points, was by the rising of some fo-
reign provinces placed in contact with the ',theatre
of war: The most trifling circumstances could com-
promise our safety, whilst time was wanting for the
unfolding of our means, incase they should be called
into aCtion. .

But. the crisis is already past, and Switzerland
stands more secure in peace and independence. The
measures so:wiselY prepared by the extraordinary
Diet_have_proved sufficient. I may eVen inform the
_Cantons, thataccordingto the tranquiiizing appear-
ances of, the moment, it seems probable the present
assembly wll not separate without diabanding the
troops destined w secure the integrity of our ter-
ritory..

• Let our attachment to our constitution increase.—
Safe beneath its protean% aegis, the Confederation
caimot envy the fate of other states. Our true. policy
derives its strength from the
,simplicity of our views,
the moral appreciatioh of the advantages which we
possess, conipared with those, the mere attempts to
obtain which would plunge us into unavoidable ruin.
Let this truth ever dwell in our minds. Let us
never forget what. we ought to be : let us hope to
remain what we are for ifany thing can awe gran-
deur itself, it is .confidence, fearless in :her happy
mediocrity, and a' people whose wishes. and disposi-
tions are suited to its destiny:
This ancient and respectable fraternity of all our
Cantons, built on the foundation laid by our fathers,
ought every day to increase the benefits resulting
from the aEt of mediation. At our emersion from
revolutionary storms--=at the birth Of our.npw order
of things, mistrust still folloWed the steps of mis-
fortune, Calamity makes men unjust and suspi-
cious; and, .for a while; every Swiss doubted the
true sentiments of his countryman. This error was
excusable---but we have since been tried. A Swiss
can do all to serve his brother—nothing •to hurt
his interests. Such is the will of Nature and Pro-
vidence.

I do not fear I should have to Contend with similar
prejudices in this assetnbty during the coursost4 our
deliberations. Your opinions.and your wisdom hold
forth, on • the contrary, to the Diet, the pleasing
nroqi.wa of a p4,rl.6l,,Anicin of vie;wo .and interests.:---
No one will think any price too high fat:such ad-
vantages. The awful nature of the Circumstances
of the present forbids our yielding to,secondary con-
siderations ; the public good commands rivalities
and passions to remain silent. Could wet still enter-
tain a. doubt of the necessity of this line of conduit,
when we behold the disasters which afflict so many
nations, and we are taugbt'by our own experience,
that during such a tremendous crisis, the duty of a
.feeble state is, to avoid attra&ing any attention ?
Strangers to the events which disturb other Powers,
our system ought to lead us to preserve our relations
with theM all, without suffering the interests of any
to be injured. Placed in-the centre of Europe, we
are conneaed by friendly ties with the Princes whose
frontiers,touch ours, and the defence of trie integrity:
of our territory, is the only motive that:can. arm our
legions.

Our ancient national chara6er is still the same,
and I fear not to say, that our ancient spirit still ani-
mates the soul of every true Swiss.
Our first duty, is w preserve the felicity of our
countrymen. Let that care,be ours, not theirs. Let
us encourage their labours, and assist their industry ;
but let us also confine them to the sphere in'w bleb
they are placed.
.The greatest happiness Which a
Wise and virtuous people can enjoy, is to See their go-
vernment seated on immovable foundations, which
insure its stability.
[The Speech concludes with some general obser-'
vations on the blessings resulting ffioin the enjoy-
ment of external tranquility, and with inviting the
Members to take the oath of fidelity to the Consti-
tution before the usual business of the Diet.]

LETTER FROM HIS EXCELLENCY MARSHA BERES-
'FORD TO THE JUNTA AT BADAJOS.

---
I have already transmitted you an account of the
forces I sent to Alcantara, and which were obliged
to abandon that position to the enemy, on account
of his superior numberS. The resistance whiCh
they made was, however, highly honourable to the
small corps which defended that pass ; though the
loss and damage sustained by the town in conse-
quence gaVe me'great concerti. I have again sent
to Alcantara four battalions, under the same brave
Officer, Col. Mayne.
I flatter myself that in a short time all that part of
Spain will be freed from its oppressors.
I have much pleasure in transmitting to the Junta
copies of the letters received yesterday from Galli-
cia, and congratulate it on the favourable appearance
of things in that province. You,already know, that
after the defeat of the corps of Marshal Soult by
General Sir Arthur Wellesley, the enemy was re-
duced to a most disgraceful flight, abandoning their
ammunition, &e. and the soldiers throwing away
their 'arms; after which they made such forced
marchts, that it was found impo,sible to come up
with the main body of the army before it had passed
thu bridge of Breuge.
Our troops followed them with all expedition to
tiii; place, between which and Alanzive we made

some prisoners. I have previously communicated
to all the Juntas and Generals in Gallicia the proßa-
bility that the remnant of this army, amounting only
to about 8 or 10;000 men, without a single catinori
or ammunition, and in every respe& in the most
wretched condition, flying from our troop's, would
retire -into, that country, in order that they might be
prepared in the best possible manner to receive
them ; and I entertain no doribt that the conse-
quence of the capture of Lugo, and of Ney having
left Gallicia, will be fatal to Soult.
I have the honour to remain,
. With profound respea,
Your most obedient Servant,
(Signed) G. C. BERESFORD.
Coimbra, May 28.

COPY OF A I.,ETTAR FROM DON MANUEL DE ULEIA Y

LLANS.

Ferrara, May 21.
I yesterday received a dispatch from the General
Valdeoras Don Jose Ramon de Quiroga Uria, dated
Casaoo; the 23d inst. ,It is as follows
I'l7ave just received a letter from the Secretary of
the junta of. Monforte, of whiCh I transmit a copy,
dated the 2 'lst, and my brother, the Commandant
of Quiroga, informs me, under date of the 22d, that
our army has been engaged with the French force
three successive days. The -principal action was
fought between Meira and Lugo, and that the ene-
my lost Jotto in killed and wounded, :besides 2000
Germans who came over to us.
The fire ceased the 20th, at ten o'clock in the
morning, whence it is inferred that at that time a
capitulation was concluded. I think it right ' not
to lose anytime in acquainting you with these fa-
vourable events, which you will „be pleased to corn
municate to their Excellencies the English and Por-
tuguese:Generals. The inclosure is as 'follows
:
The army of the Marquis-De Laliomana attack-
ed the French on the other side of Meira, and pur-
sued 'them as far as Parany, near which plae they
tobk• shelter in the wood of Pinas ; but they • were
driven from that position with great loss, and re-
treated to Lugo, leaving in our possession three
pieces of cannon.
Our ttoops, following up the advantages which
they had obtained, pushed on to the gate of that
town, which they have surrounded with strong de-
tachments, and hopes are entertained that it will ei-
ther fall into our power in a very short time, by Ca-
Oulation, or soon.be taken by assault. It is much
to be lamented that Ney found 'means to escape, for
they assure me. that he. has entered Asturia with
2000 men. The English are in sight of Corunna
and Ferrol, with a large number of ships, and deter-
mined to land..

The same General writes me under yesterday's
date :

, At seven o'clock 'this evening I received the offi-
cial Report- of the recapture of Lugo by Marshal
Mahy, General in command of the army of the left,
but • who, on account of the absence of the Mar-
quis de la ROmana,
.now commands it in chief.—
'This 'glorious action was most obstinately con-
tested by the enemy, who was at length defeated
with the loss of 4000 men in killed, wounded, and
prisoners : six' pieces of cannon, and large quantities
of ammunition and arms have fallen into our hands.
On account of the capture of Lugo and the positions.
of General Carrera, who occupies the bridge 'of Ta-
boada, between the roads of Santiago and Orense, it
is very • probable that the armies both of Ney and
SOblt will soon be completely destroyed.
(Signed)_ MANUEL DE ULEIA Y LLANS.
May 25, 13 '9.

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FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1809.

When we read the French account of the battle of
the Raab, we expressed our convioliOn that they had
by no means obtained such a victory as.they clairne&
We are happy to . find, by the Austrian Bulletin
which we subjoin, that our opinion was well foun-
ed. The intelligence contained in thiS Bulletin is
of a most satisfa6tory nature. Dalmatia is again in
possession of the Austrians, 'and the French have
abandoned Fiume and Zeng : -