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GENERAL POST-OMCE, Jay 10, 1812.
THE following ADDITIONAL RATES of

POSTAGE took place on and from this day, viz.

• .
For every single Letter sent by the Post within Great Britain
1 above the distance of 20 miles from the Office where the same
any be put in, Id.; double, 2d.; treble, 3d.; one ounce, 4d.;
lewd so in proportion.

For every sine, Letter sent by the Post to and from Ireland,
Id. and so in proportion.
For every single Letter sent by the Post to and from any of his
Majesty's Dominions or Plantations In America, 2d. ; and so in
proportion.

For every single Letter sent to Parts beyond the Seas, whether
within, or not within his Majesty's Dominion, 2d.; and so in
proportion.
For every Letter, Packet, or Cover, containing Patterns, or
Samples of Cloth, Silk, or other Goods, not exceeding an ounce
In weight (if the Letter, Packet, or Cover shall be closed, or not
open at thr sides), a rate of 2d.

For every Letter or Cover, containing Patterns of Cloth,
Silk, Stuff, or other Goods enclosed therein, or affixed thereto,
if the same do not weigh an ounce (so as such Letter or Cover
shall be sent open at the ►ides) a Rate of One Penny.
The rates upon single Letters, sent by, or to Seamen or Pri-
vates, employed in his Majesty's Army, Navy, &c. arc not en-
creased. Cmarand el the Peetmatter-General,
FRANCIS FREELING, &misty. •

PURSUANT to aA Order of the High Court of
Chancery, bearing date the 30th day of May, 1812, and
made in a Cause, Cottorell against Cotterell, any Person or Per-
sons claiming to be the next of kin of CHARLES COT-
TERE i L, late of Layton, in the County of Essex, Gentleman,
decea,ed, who died on or about the Y7th day of January, 1807,
are forthwith to come in before FRADCIS PAUL STRATFORD,
Esq. one of the Masters of the s.id Court, at his Chambers, t.s
Soutliampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, London, and prove ;uch
kindred, or in default thereof, they will be excluded the benefit
of the said Order. WM. GALE and SON,
Defendants' Solicitors, Bedford-street, Beford-row.

PARLIAMENTART PRUCE EDINGS.

HOUSE OF LORDS, lo tr 23.
`The Royal Assent was givtn by Commission to the Revenue
Penalties Bill, the Manure Catriage, and wa the Bankrupt Mem-
bers' BiUs.—The Lords Commissioners were the Los D CHAN-
CELLOR, the Duke of MON DIOS E, and Lord WA LSINGUAN.
The. Parish Reeister Eill was returned from the Commons by
Mr. Rota and other hlember#, with the acquiescence of that
i; Mouse to the amendments made by their Lordships.
'fhe Volunteers' Agent General's Fill was brought up by
Mr. LIISHINOTOM, who also presented the Vote of Credit Bill,
the White Herr.ng Fishery Bill ; and the two Insolvent Debtors
Bills were brought up, with amendments made by the Commons,
by Mr KtNitica.
The newly introduced Bills were severally read a first time.
Lord HOLLAND presented two Petitions against the P( ace
Preservation Bill, one of these was from West Haughton—they
both described the state of the County where the Petitioners
teshled, to be such as to strider the measure in question wine-
, eessary.—Ordered to lie on the table.
The Earl of LAUDERDALE censured the principle of the
Brame Work Knitters' Bill, as absurd and dangerous, and as
tenting to extinguish a very valuable trade, and throw several
lundreds out of employment.
I.ord Viscount SiDMOUT/4 observed, he had not as yet
examined the details of the Bill alluded to by the Noble Earl,
but he should look into it between tLat time and to-morrow, and
form hie opirion of what was.proper to be done with respect to
the measure.
EXCHANGE 01' IntHOhIERS, AND SLAVE TRADE.

Lord HOLLAND rose to request some explana.
tion from Noble Lords opposite, upon two important
points, which he coacaived would be very desirable
for Parliament aurthe Country to know before the
recess. First, he wished to learn from Government
w' ether any negociation was in train on the subject
of an Exchange of Prisoners between this Country
and France, or whether there were any well founded
hopes of such an event raking place ? The second
subject was one also very interesting to humanity.—
Be meant the Slave Trade, respecting which he
wished to be informed if the representations on the
part of the British Government to those at amity
with us, as recommended to the Throne by Parlia-
anent, had been duly made, and with what effect ?
tor he urderstcod that the detestable traffic in ques-
tiop was carried on still, And in a great measure by
British capitals and the honourable influence which
this country ought to have in the Councils of Spain
'end Portugal, was peculiarly favourable for the pur-
pose. And the point in some degree connected with
the latter topic was also what he wished to call the
attention of Ministers to, viz. the situation of the
West India Islands, particularly that of Jamaica.—
The revocation of the Orders in Council, he trusted,
would soon restore the relations of peace with Ame-
rica, and of course to the former interci.urse between
the States and our West Indian Colonies. This was
necessary for their security and existence ; but under
the existing regulations, they were obliged to pay
specie for their lumber from the United States ; the
articles" which formerly enabled them to pay in an-
other way,.Leing at present in little or no demand in
the States ; in fact, it proceeded on such principles
*a to afford a considerable premium to the latter ;
beside, the system went to encourage the slave trade
in foreign possessions.
The Earl of LIVERPOOL said, no persons could
be more anxious, on lair and equitable principles,
than his Majesty's Government, for an exchange of
prisoners with France. In the last negociation for
that'object, sacrifices were called for, entirely unpre.'
eedenttsl in their nature, as was manifest in the corn-
anutications that had taken place ; and his Majesty's
Government was now perfectly disposed, upon libe-
ral principles, to enter into negociation for that ob-
ject ; and one so interesting to humanity, and espe-
cially to the subjects of this country, was never lost
sight of by Ministers. Upon the next topic he could
also say as much. The strongest representations
were'made to other powers, and to a certain degree
with the desired effect. The Government of Portugal,
especially, had shewn every disposition to acquiesce
in what was proposed ; and no steps should be want-
ing to render the applications to other powers effec.
tual on the subject.—With respect to the last topic
adverted to by the Noble Baron, he avas aware that
it might be considered with reference to a variety of
points. The Bill of 1806, while the friends of the
Noble Baron were in power, did not include the at-
' tidies of sugar 4ar coffee. The project was fully in
the attention of Government, but circumstances of
late had introduced a new system of colonilation,
which would open larger views of the subject J—a
great deal ofoxhat the Noble Baron alluded to arose
from the excessive speculations which took place..:.-
Ilis Majesty's Government were aware of the im-
portance of the subject, but he did not *fah to be
considered as then giving any pledge upon the subject.
Lord HI3.44LAND, in esplanatioa, regarded the'

answer of the Noble Earl as satisfactory, and obsem
ed, that by his intelligence, the importations into the
island of Cuba were about 4000 negroes per week.
APPROPRIATION BILL.
On the question for the third reading of this Bill;
The Earl of LAUDERDALE adverted to many
items specified, which he thought called for expla-
nation on the part of Ministers. He particularly
alluded to the appropriation ef £50,000, year after
year, for the expences of the Caledonian Canal, which
he contended was of no utility, but to allow frigates
to sail through the north of Scotland.
The Earl of LIVERPOOL thought it unneces-
sary to occupy the House with any observations on
topics, which had been, some of them long since,
repeatedly discussed, and had received the sanction
of Parliament. With respect to the Caledonian
Canal, it was considered, by eminent and scientific
men, as a public object of considerable magnitude,
and as likely to be of much utility.
Lord HOLLAND supported the observations of
his Noble Friend, respecting the Caledonian Canal,
the probable except of the expence of which he i
thought should be stated. He deprecated all inde-
finite expenditure, and adverted to sums lavished on
the bogs of Ireland.
Lord Viscount MELVILLE reminded their Lord-
ships, that the reports before the House on the sub-
ject, desci ibed the expences likely to be incurred in
forming the Caledonian Canal; and be must observe,
no public work ever yet kept so near the estimate as.
that in question ; and as to its utility, abundant evi-
dence was obtained on that point, before the work
, was begun.
The Earl of LAUDERDALE, and the Noble Va-
. COUNT spoke respectively in explanation ; and after a
few words from Earl BATHURST • the Bill in question
Iwas read a third time and passed.

GENERAL POST-OMCE, July 10,
THE following ADDITIONAL RATE
1 POSTAGE took place on and from this day, viz.
For every single Letter sent by the Post within Great B
above the distance of 20 miles from the Office where tbs
, may be put in, Id.; double, 2d.; treble, 3d.; one ounce
lewd so in proportion.
For every sine, Letter sent by the Post to and from Is
Id. and so in proportion.
1 For every single Leiter sent by the Post to and from any
) Majesty's Dominions or Plantations in America, 2d. ; as
proportion.
For every single Letter sent to Parts beyond the Seas, w
within, or not within his Majesty's Dominion, 2d.; an
proportion.
For every Letter, Packet, or Cover, containing Patter
' Samples of Cloth, Silk, or other Goods, not exceeding ar
in weight (if the Letter, Packet, or Cover shall be closed,
open at the sides), a rate of 2d.
For every Letter or Cover, containing Patterns of
Silk, Stuff, er other Goods enclosed therein, or affixed t
if the same do not weigh an ounce (so as such Letter or
shall be seat open at the sides) a Rate of One Penny.
The rates upon single Letters, sent by, or to Seamen
vates, employed In his Majesty's Army, Navy, &c. arc
creased. Ey Cs arand f the Peetmatter-Gemeral,
• FRANCIS FREELING, San
PURSUANT to an Order of the High Co
Chancery, bearing date the 30th day of May, 13
made in a Cause, Cotterell against Cotterell, any Person
sons claiming to be the next of kin of CHARLES
TERE i.L, late of Layton, in the County of Essex, Gra
I decea,ed, who died on or about the kith day of January
are forthwith to come in before FR A UCIS PAUL ST A'
Esq. one of the Masters of the st.id Court, at his Chanel
Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, I.ondon, and pro'
kindred, or in default thereof, they will be excluded the
of the said Order. WM. GALE and SO
Defendants' Solicitors, Bedford-street, Before
PARLIAMENTART PROCEEDING,
HOUSE OF LORDS, lute 23.
`The Royal Assent was given by Commission to the R
Penalties Bill, the Manure Catrisge, and to the Bankrupt
hers' BiUs.—The Lords Commissioners were the Loaf)
cettoe, the Duke of Mots reos E, and Lord WA LSINUSI
If The. Parish Relater Bill was returned from the Comn
Mr. ROLE and other Members, with the acquiescence
liouse to the amendments made by their Lordships.
The Volunteers' Agent General's Bill was brought
Mr. LIISLIINOTOM, who also presented the Vote of Cre
' the White Herring Fishery Bill; and the two Insolvent
Bills were brought up, with ameminienu made by theCoi
Iv Mr Rexisicx.
The newly introduced Bills were severally read a first
Lord HOLLAND presented two Petitions against th
Preservation Bill, one of these was from West Haughtoi
both described the state of the County where the Pet
tesi.led, to re such as to strider the measure in question
eessary.—Ordered to lie on the table.
The Farl of LAUDERDALE censured the principl
i. Prime Work Knitters' Bill, as absurd and dangerous,
tenting to extinguish a very valuable trade, and throw
,hundreds out of employment.
I.ord Viscount SiDMOUTH observed, he had not
examined the details of the Bill alluded to by the Nob
but he should look into it between tLat time and to-merrt
form his epirion of what WU proper to be done with ret
tee measure.
EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS, AND SLAVE TRAD
Loud HOLLAND rose to request some ex
tion from Noble Lords opposite, upon two imp
points, which he coueived would be very des
for Parliament aurfhe Country to know beta
recess. First, he wished to learr. from Gover
w' ether any negociation was in train on the s
of an Exchange of Prisoners between this Cc
and France, or whether there were any well fo
hopes of such an event .raking place ? The 5
subject was one also very interesting to human
Be meant the Slave Trade, respecting whit
wished to be informed if the representations
part of the British Government to those at
with us, as recommended to the Throne by I
anent, had been duly made, and with what effe
for he urderstcod that the detestable traffic in
4i(as was carried on still, ?and in a great nieasu
British capitals and the honourable influence
this country ought to have in the Councils of
'end Portugal, was peculiarly favourable for th
• pose. And the point in mu se degree connecter
the latter topic was also what he wished to c;
attention- of Ministers to, viz. the situation
West India Islands, particularly that of Jama
The revocation of the Orders in Council, he tr
would soon restore the relations of peace with
' rica, and of course to the former interci.urse be
' the States and our West Indian Colonies. Th
necessary for their security and existence ; but
the existing regulations, they were obliged
specie for their lumber from the United Stater
articles which formerly enabled them to pay
other way,.Leing at present in little or no dem;
the States ; in fact, it proceeded on such prir
its to afford a considerable premium to the last
beside, the system went to encourage the slave
in foreign possessions.
The Earl of LIVERPOOL said, no persons
he more anxious, on lair and equitable print
than his Majesty's Government, for an ezchat
prisoners with France. In the last negociatio
thaeobject, sacrifices were called far, entirely t
eedenttd in their nature, as was manifest in the
niunications that had taken place ; and his Maj
Government was now perfectly disposed, upon
ral principles, to enter into negociation for th
ject ; and one so interesting to humanity, and
cially to the subjects of this country, was nevi
sight of by M much. Thep
the next topic he
also say as much. The strongest represent
were'made to other powers, and to a certain
with the desired effect. The Government of Por
especially, had shewn every disposition to acq
in what was proposed ; and no steps should be
ing to render the applications to other powers
teal on the subject.—With respect to the last
adverted to by the Noble Baron, he avas awar
it might be considered with reference to a vari
points. The Bill of MUG, while the friends
Noble Baron were in power, did not include t
tides of sugar or coffee. The project was ft
the attention of Government, but circumstan
late had introduced a new system of colonii
which would open larger views of the subjec
great deal ofoxbat the Noble Baron alluded to
• from the excessive speculations which took pit
Pis Majesty's Government were aware of tl
portance of the subject, but he did not Wish
considered as then giving any pledge upon the 6u
Lord HO,;,,LAND, in explanation, regards