Star.
London, England, 1808-01-28 00:00:00

OFFICES IN REV]

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Mr. BANKES moved the Second
venting the Granting of Offices in Reversion,
with the benefit of Survivorship, which
to. Ihe bill was read a second time. -
ted to a Committee of the whole Hot

Mr.JOHNSTONE brought up the
whom the speech of the Lords Comn,
was agreed to, and ordered to be
Supply on Friday.

ANNUAL NAVY FAT?
On the Motion of Mr. WARD, the
to the Navy and Marine Forcts, were
the House.

• ASSESSED TAXI
The CHANCELLOR of the FY
brought forward a bill at the end cf
for the better Regulation and Collect
That the House and Public might hi
copies of the Bill had been distributed
bad received a great variety of commi
many of them from very respectable
given every consideration and attend'.
of which it was his intention to proi
bring in the Bill as it formerly stood, •
induced upon it, ft wou:d be so comp)
men would hardly find it poss'ble to
the Assess% and fiilerk, on whom man'
vcd, it would be necessary to revert '
attempt the improvement. Linda the
hi, wish to press forward the measui
recast to bring it forward in an amended

ORDERS Ole COI
Lord H. PETTY wished
the Right Hon. Gentleman
Exchequer). He had ahead;
should lay the Orders of Com
on an early day, and propose I
consideration. He had, at am
that Ministers might have occ
ment for an indemnity ; but
day when this application was t
to him, however, that the legal
to be taken into considerath
about the policy of issuing Chet
the indemnity which -Mini!
would be a question that wi
versity of opinions ; for it mi
whether the circumstances of
as to place his Majesty's Mini!
violating the law ; and, secom
of indemnity which they migl
too great?
The CHANCELLOR cf
had certainly intended to propel
the Orders of Council in the Ct
Wednesday next. There had
as at all times, both of the Pri'
Treasury, for which it might
for indemnity. When he
might possibly think it necessary
demnity, he alluded to many n
quite unconnected with the Orders
out stating at present all those
alluded, he should mention
minent case. In conseqUenco
which all English subjects were
Lisbon and embark their properties,
to suspend the operation of the

P 11.111.-
spect to them. By the navigation law, no goods
: merchandise could be brought from Portugal to this
,ccuary, except in tritish built ships—now it was ob., '
rims, that it was necessary for the British subject's in
portugal to save their property by embarking it in
toy ships which they could engage. For this breach
tithe tuerigation act, it would be necessary to have '
a Bill of Indemnity. There were other points in
which it might be proper to apply for indemnity ;
but as to the principle of the Orders of Council, he
thought nothing could be found that would require
af,r Bill of Indemnity.
Lord 7-1. PETTY was glad that his question had
'sawn from the Right Hon. Gentleman that expla-
nation, that the indemnity to be demanded was not
°award with the issuing those Orders of Council.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER
elought the Noble Lord was running away with an
• pression which he never meant to convey. What
he had stated was, that there was nothing in the prin-
ciple cf those orders which, in his oinion, caed
cots
r
inclonnity i but there might have p
been many
one under those orders which, with the other topics
which he had alluded, might properly be subjects
or a Bill of Indemnity.—A dimmed.

THE EVENING STAR.

LON DON.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28.

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PRICE OF STOCKS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
cools, for money, 631--for Febreary account, 641.
Reduced 6:l4—Onininm ,21---Excnrq. MAN par
PRICE OF STOCKS YESTERI4AY.
sperCl.Rel63ll Imperiul Annuities 7 9.1(4
3 per Ct. Cons. Ann. Of India Bonds, pir
4 per Ct.B4}} Es. Bills, is. :Ss. prem.
r 5 per Cent. Navy 96M English Tickets, sOl. 19s.
Lorg Ann. IS 1-16 Cons. for 25th Feb. 64
INTL nal 3 per Cer.t. 6ti 63

Government, it said, mean to send a force to the
Baltic, in consequence of information that a Russian
'armament is fining out at Cronstadt, to proceed to
Carlscrona, with a design of capturing the Swedish fleet.

An American vessel from St. Andero, in 13 days,
arrived at Falmouth on the isth, warned in by his
gajesty's ship Rose, on the 23d. At the time this
vessel left St. Andero, it was understood that an em-
bargo had been laid on all neutrals in the French
parts, and it was daily expected to take place in the
ports of Spain.

FRENCH SQUADRONS.

It has been stated in some Papers, that the Roche-
fort Squadron had got out, in consequence of Sir R.
STRACIIAN'S Fleet having been obliged to quit its
station, to obtain supplies. We forbore to mention
this report, till we should learn what credit it deser-
ted. The statement has since been contradicted, in
a manner that may be considered as nearly official;
and wio do not believe there has been any neglect in
supplying the squadron alluded to.
The Phoenix frigate, we understand, was chaced
near Bourdeaux, by this force. It then consisted cf
Eve sail of the line ; le Jemappe, the largest ship, hav-
ing, it is supposed, put back disabled, to some French
port. The Phoenix shortly after fell in with Sir R.
STRACHAN, who, on receiving the information, pro-
ceed:a immediately in pursuit of the enemy.
1 It is rumoured, that accounts were last night re-

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ceived that Sir R. STRACIIAN'S fleet was seen by one
of our sloops of war within four leagues of the enemy,
and strong hopes are entertained that news will soon
arrive of his having come up with them.
By the arrival of a French prize from St. Maloe's,
sent into Plymouth by his Majety's ship Isis, accounts
have been received, that two French frigates, the

Etalion and Sirenne, had escaped from that port—
their destination not known. It was also reported at
St. Maloe's, that not only the Rockier? squadron, but the
Brat feet, had put to sea ! Should the latter statement
prove correct, we may soon expect to receive impor- '
tent intelligence.

Oar letters from Plymonth this morning announce,
hat the India ships got under weigh on T. esday at
.ion, very little wind at the time at N. W. to W. N. W.
kt ti P.M. the breeze freshened, but it was doubtful
'hether they would he able to proceed.
It has been said that the next point of Sir SAsn
0011'S destination is the island of Teneriffe : the
ae of which, as a station for preparing our troops
a West-India climate ; as well as for a point from
hick to push an extended trade *with the American
an, has been long thought of, and the present is
iot an unfavourable moment for the attack.
1
' It is believed that le last dspatches received by
vernment from Mr. ERSKINE, our Minister to the
inked States, encourage a hope that a perfect recon-
firm with that county may be effected. It is un-
toed from private letters, that Mr. ROSE had
ved at Washington. ,
A vessel now in the River, and which left Lisbon
t twenty days ago, reports that there was actually
turrrilt among the populace at Lisbon about the
ddle of December, but it produced no other effect
might In expected—additional severities to the
.shed inhabitants.

Yesterday his NIAJESTY came to town from Wind-
Per ; and held a private Levee at the Queen's Palace.
The following had the honour of being presented
hiS .MAJFSTY :
Vikourt CATIMART, on his return from Scotland.
,Gen,ral Puler!, on be ing appointed to the command of the 3d
163N:c0 of the 60th Itygimtnt.
Tile Res. rr. MARLOW, the President of St. John: College,
o„iford, by the Duke of Pi.rtLind, on b. ing appointed Prebend of
cuterbur.
HisMASrsrrgaveaudieancetothe Cabinet Mini:v. ri,
tr.:: off for Windsor.