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London, England, 1814-04-08 00:00:00

CONTENTS :

1. A Defence of Public Schools.
3. ()ratio da Constitutions Tragceliarum.
3. In corm. Epod. Eurip. Continent. •
4. Catalog's Proelet:damn pvbl. et priv. G. Avesta per se-
meatre liibernetit clslaccc. lode a die siii.Octobris habendarunt.
S. Epithets in Poetical Composition.
6. Bibliographical Inaccuracy.
ADOIRSAIIIA LITIIt ARIA, No. I.
6. Jnquigy into the Causes of the Diversity of Human Charac-
ter in various Ages, Nations, and Incliwithels.
O. On the Greek Fathers.
10. On the Miscellaneous Observations of Authors, ancient
and Modern.
11. Mon Nelson'. Prize Poem.
Rentarks on Strabn.
IS. Resemblance between tht"English and Italian Languages.
14. ETTMOLOOICAL DISQUISITIONS.
IF. Illustration ut St. Gregory's Epitaph on St. Basil.
16. Classical Connexions.
17. Suet °Miss Coltatus cum MSto Dunelmensi.
111. F.gyrtian Etymology.
IS. Loci guidons Lucian' emenilati.
SO. Conjectura in locum Dialogi de causis corrupts eloqueetiz.
31. Casimir and Burns.
Vt. An Answer to a late Book written against Dr. Bentley,
TalatlVe to some MS. Notes on Callimachus.
63. Dr. Pares Itneript. for Sir .1 Moore's Monument. '
24. Peecilographia Graco. With tree plates.
23. Poison's Collation of the Nativists MS. of the Odyssey.
36. Marathonion Arriqu'ties.
IT. Bp. Pearson 's Minor l'racts, Chronologically arranged.
36. The Language of Flowers, Fruits, &c. used by the Turkish
Ladies in the harems.
39. Biblical Synonym*.
30. On the Conformity of the Gr. Lat. end Sanskrita Languages.
With a variety.of other Classical and Biblical Articles.
Sold by Sherwood, Neely, and Junes, I.ondoti ; and all other
Booksitrs in Town and Country.

SPAN MN .P 4 PARS.

TARRAGONA, MARCH 17.

The blocicadeot,Burcelona continues to increase in
strictness. The enemy's garrison having suffered
severely in a late sally, have not made another ; and
though almost constantly on duty, they are unable to
toyer the whole extent of the place. On the 2d inst.
Haber?. the Governor, issued an order for expelling
such of the inhabitants as had not provisioas for se-
veral months.

GRANADA, MARCH ts.

. -
This day pr.:session of the domain called the Soto
de Roma was given to the Agent of Lord Wellington.

MADRID, MARCH U.

Gerona, Olot, and Puycerda, are now free ; so
that there remain to the enemy only three or four
fortresses in Catalonia, together with Peniscola and
blurs iedro.
MADRID. MARCH s 4.

In reation to the expected arrival of his Majesty,
we have only to add, that on the 9th, he received
from the Frenth Government ten or twelve blank pass-
ports, wherein he might insert the names ut any indi-
viduals he pleased.
This night General Zayas set off post, but we
knew not .whither.
SITTING OF THE CORTES, MARCH 24.
A message was received from the Secretary of
State, informing the'Cortes of a letter which had, on
the preceding night, been brought by the Marshal de
Campo Don Jose Zayas, signed by King Ferdinand
VII. and acquainting the Regency, that, on the 13th
inst. he meant to set out from Valencey for Perpig-
nan ; and that he was anxious to arrive speedily in
Spain, meaning to come by way of Catalonia.
This information excited great enthusiasm among
many of the Members; and Senor Arispe proposed
that the Regency should send the original letter of his
Majesty, ,as the Coftes must be anxious to see it.—
After some conversation, this was agreed to ; and the
Secretary of State went to bring the letter. In a
, -Short time he returned, and observed, that the letter
contained no secrets, but the Regency had at first
thought that it ought to be read in a secret sitting,
from a principle of decorum towards the King. He,
however, now read it as follows :
44 The contents.of the letter which the Regency
wrote to me, under the date of January 29, and trans.
mitted by Don Jose de Palaces:, were- extremely grate-
ful to me. From it I perceived how anxiously the
nation desired my return; I myself do not less wish
4t, in order.to dedicate my efforts, upon my arrival
on the Spanish territory, to form the felicity of my
beloved subjects (vasallos), to whom on so many
accounts I am indebted.
441 have the satisfaction to acquaint the Regency
that my return will forthwith take place ; since it is
113 y intention to depart from hence on the 13th inst.
on the route for Catalonia; and in consequence the
Regency will take the measures which it may deem
necessary, after having heard the bearer of this letter,
Don Jose de Zayas, with regard to every thing that
►elate to my journey.

ay
m
w With regard . re-establishment of the Cortes,
p( which the Regency speak to me in their letter, as
Well as every thing that may have been done during
my absence, usetudy to the kingdom, it will alwayb
merit my approlution, as conformable to my Royal
intentions. (Signed) fIRDIN4ND."
Vatencsy, March 'tot7
During, and Age the reading of the letter, ex-
traordmAry spplanerwas testified ; and the letter was
handed abodt tt, slant of the Deputies, who were
aTtio4l6 to ifpe 'Majesty's signature. ft was read a
second tinwil 1.4 the request of some Csentlemen, And
crl coatinfites the word t 4 subjects," a voice esflaimed
awli are not sobjectos • , .
Senor Arispe._The interrupted the
fiscret4ry, taytng, awe axe pot subjects," tilled me

4. •
with pleasure. We• Sr. not in effect vase& of any
but the law : but the unfortunate Ferdinand, who has
never seen the Constitution, may be, excused ; since
even from patriots, words peculiar to'the ancient des-
potism have occasionally escaped. He then apostro-
phised the King in an address Toll of patriotic and
truly Spanish sentiments : concluding with the• two
following propositions, which were approved :
Ist. That the Regency should be invited to adopt
the necessary measures that the King may take the
oath to the Constitution, in the Hall of Sittings of
Donna Maria de Aragon.
2d. That the Cortes request the Regency to con-
fer some mark of attention on the bearer of the
King's letter.

AFFAIR'S OF NORWAY.

PROCLAMATION or PRINCE CHRISTIAN FREDERICK.

44 Norwegians I —Yon Uwe been informed that his
Majesty King Frederick VI. notwithstanding tha love
he bears you (which we have thankfully to acknow-
ledge,) has been compelled by the intrigues of the
Swedish government, supported by numerous armies,
to renounce his claims to the throne of Norway.

" With rage you have heard, that you are surren-
dered to a Government which has entertained the
ignominious thought, that flattering words and vain
Kpromises could induce you to infidelity towards your
ing; even so, as when they, in the midst of
wantonly exercised the barbarous enmity of endea-.
vouring to starve you, and thereby shake your con-
rage, which they knew ever to have been undaunted.
She now conceives you capable of the weakness, that !
you would expose yourself to the same unfortunate!
fate and yoke under which Sweden's sons groan, to,
answer the ambition of a stranger, and fight abroad
for foreign money ! But the free people of Norway
Can fix their own destiny ! Swear to found the in-
independence of Norway ! Call Goo to witness your
sincerity, and supplicate the benediction of HEAVEN
on your dear country. It is Gon's will, loyal Nor-
wegians, that I, the hereditary Prince of Denmark's
throne, should be at this conjuncture amongst you,
that through the harmony which reigns in your
hearts you may be saved.
" I have heard the public voice for independence,
for serious and unlimited resistance against foreign
violence. Inspired as lam for Norway's happiness
and honour, it is a sufficient inducement to me to re-
main amongst this faithful people, as long as I can
be useful to their independence, and maintain tran-
quillity and order. Appointed by PROVIDENCE to
conduct at present the reins of this realm, I shall pro-
tect with a firm hand, and without regarding dangers
or difficulties, the security of Norway and its laws.
" An independent assembly of the most enligh-
tened men of the nation, shall, by means of a wise
constitution, give renewed strength to this country,
in order to withstand its public and private enemies,
and it will depend upon them whether I shall con-
tinue the trust now reposed in me by the wish of the
nation.

" Beloved People of Norway I —I have already re.
ceived numerous proofs of your attachment and con-
fidence. I shall ever feel myself happy and safe
amongst you. I shall strive to revive your com-
merce, the sources of opulence. Nothing will be
nearer to my heart, than to keep far from yon the
scenes of raging war : but when foreign force at-
tempts to violate the 'liberty and independence of this
State, then we shall evince that there is sufficient
power within us to revenge insults, and courage to
prefer death to shameful subjugation. Grief and
affi-ction we will readily overcome, if implacable elle-
Imes refuse us peace. Within this State but one sen-
timent must prevail—to make every sacrifice for our
country—to preserve Norway's honour, and give it
its ancient brilliancy. Our efforts will then be
crowned by GOD with succ4:ss, and Norway will again
confirm the troth, that that nation is invincible which
fears GOD and adheres with zeal to its native country."

PROCLAMATION.
RESPECTING THE RELATION WHICH SHALL EXIST WITH
OTHER NATIONS, AND THE ABOLITION OM
PItIVATEERINO.

1° Christiania, February 16,1614.

" I, Christian Frederick, Regent of Norway,
Prince of Denmark, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein,
make known, that as well myselt as the nation of
Norway at large, consider it as a great favour on the
part of King Frederick VI. that, before he absolved
us from our oaths, he established peace between us
and Great Britain. It shall always be my aim to
maintain it with that and with other nations, and it
is theretore solemnly declared, that—

" 1. Norway is at peace with all That Power only
is its enemy, which tuay violate the independence of the nation,
and invade with arms iu their bands the borders or coasts of
Norway.

44 it. Free access to the kingdom of Norway is allowed to the
ships of war and merchant vessels of every nation.
" 5. The regulations respecting privateers and their prizes, of
March 211,1810, and supplements of 27th of August and De-
cember, are hereby annulled, and to be considered as having not
been in effect since the 14th of January last. Any thing done
since then, tonaded on these regulations, is revoked. .
••4. AU prizes or property condemned or confiscated since
the 14th of January, shall immediately be restored.
" 5. All the privateer of foreign Powers shall leave our ports
wi bin 14 days immediately after these presents are known in
the respective ports. All prizes shall be restored.
" 6. All prisoners shall be delivered up ex mem, and the pri-
vate debts of the prisoners of Norway shall be paid.
" 7. Ship. phony-Dation whatsoever, importing in the king-
dom of Norway two-thirds of their cargoes in grain, or other
provisions, are allowed (any law or regulations to the contrary
notwithstanding) to import any merehatidizes they think proper,
paying the customary duties. In this last cue even
" r I.th will be allowed to he exported in such vessel to the
extent of two-thirds of its cargo."

=TRACT OF A LETTER.

" Gottcuburgb, March IS, 1814.

44 After many miseries, I at last arrived safe here.
There is little business doing here, anti people tAke
as little interest in Europe4n politics here as if they
did not belong to that part of the world. They care
little about the incorporation of Norway to Sweden,
and of the resistance of that country. The Swedes
are not strong, in a Military point of view, but well.
equipped and nourished ; the Norwegians full 50,00()
to 110,000 strong, but half starving, badly armed and
unexperienced. The latter are, and it may be said
of all classes of the inhabitants, furious against the
4a,edes • the system of starvation practised by them
against Norway having made tpo deep an impression
ever to be forgot. In the bishoprick of Drontheim
more than .5000 people have died, in consequence of
living upon unwholesome bread, baked or roasted or
dried fish bonest.poss, and 4r.bark. On opening the

beaks of these miserable victims, large lumps of ab
sorbed turpentine have hen found in their enrrails.
66 The conquest of Norway may be pronounced
extremely difficult, being, like the whole of the coun-
try, one Gibraltar. The inhabitants are well aware
that the Swedes can starve them ;-but they have the
foolish idea that England • will assist them, at least,
they have no doubt that Great Britain will allow the
importation of grain. The intelligence of peace with
England, not generally known- in Norway, on our
arrival, made many cry for joy to whom we made the
communication. Without trade, Norway can never
subsist. The Regent, Prince Christian (of whose
good sense, by the by, we have had efficient proofs),
they call here the rebel Prince, because h' lt.s
acted against the orders of his Master, the King of Den-
mark ; but it is supposed that the whole is a rs econ-
certed plan between the King and Prince Christian.
Should it come to hostiiities, the carnage will be
dreadful. They' say here, that it is impossible to
break the ice for the convenience of the packets.
Every thing, in fact, is impossible in this country
which requires exertion."

DUTCH AND GERMAN PAPERS.

• NEW CONSTITUTION-LNSTA I.LATION OF THE

SOVEREIGN PRINCE.
Amsterdam, April 1, lAI4.
Previously to Saturday, the 27th ult. this city was
filled with an immense conciturse of people assembled
from all parts of the States, to witness the delivery
of the Constitution.

At nine o'clock on Saturday morning all the pre-
parations for the reception of the Sovereign Princess
were completed. The Prince had arrived two days
before in II private carriage. Her Royal Highness
was expected at two, but did not arrive till four
o'clock. The landsturm, armed with pikes, to the
number of 11,000, were ranged the whole length of
the Heergragh and Kalver Straat to the Palace,
which was surrounded by numerous bodies of militia
and horse guards. Every house was decorated with
garlands of orange flowers and evergreens. Flags
were displayed from the windows, and the habita-
tions of the principal persons of distinction were fes-
tooned with silks and cambricka. The effect was
beautiful ; every house, from the ground to the para.
pet, was filled with spectators, and in many places,
the windows were taken out.

The arrival of her Royal Highness was announced
by the firing of cannon and ringing of bells ; the
shouts of the people were h +rdly less loud ; her car-
riage was preceded by the horse guards of Amster.
dam, and followed by the life guards from the Hague,
and the jager corps of Prince Frederick ; the whole
forming a garde d'honneur. Numerous private car-
riages were in her suite. She was every where re-
ceived with shouts of Orasrge lovers." At the. Palace
she was met by the Sovereign Prince, the Hereditary
Prince, Prince Frederick, and all the great officers of
state. After receiving their congratulations, she re-
tired to the apartments provided for her, but soon
again appeared in the balcony, where she remained
about a quarter of an hour, and then retired for the
evening, the shouts of tke people contending with the
thunder of the cannon during thew hole of this period.
On Monday the Princess Dowager arrived, the
ceremonies were in every particular as on the prece-
ding occasion. In the evening all the family went
to the theatre, every seat and avenue of which was
filled by five o'clock. On Tuesday morning the no.
tables met in the new church ; the Prince walked in
state from the Palace in superb robel, with the young
Princes on each side, and presented Lhe Articles of
the Covitution, that had been drawn up by the
Council: It was agreed to with 24. dissentient voices.
In the evening they went to the French Theatre.
Wednesday, the day appointed for the installation of
the Prince as Sovereign, by seven in the mo• wog the
whole city was in motion, and at nine o'ciock the
new church filled in every corner: 200 florins were
offered for tickets the previous evening. At eleven
the Princess entered, accompanied by the Dowager
Princess, her Daughter, and Ladies of the Court.—
In twenty minutesthe cannon announced the approach
of the Prince ; he entered in great state, and in full
robes, his sons on each side, preceded and followed
by numerous military and naval officers, heralds,
guards d'honneur, masters v f ceremonies, nobles in
rich court dresses, pages, servants in state liveries, &c.
The church was superbly decorated, and altogether
exhibited a grand, regal, and interesting spectacle.
They returned to the Palace in the same order, and
appeared on the balcony, from whence the heralds
proclaimed the Prince, amidst the most enthusiastic
and extravagant acclamations of the people. New
coins, commemorating the event, were thrown by
handfulls amongst the populace, and also at the dif-
ferent parts of the city, where the Prince was again
proclaimed. In the evening there was a brilliant
illumination, and the streets were thronged till four
o'clock the next morning. Dinners and balls innu-
merable.

Thursday—The Royal Family visited, at one
o'clock, the Felen Meritas, and in the evening attended
the Amateur Concert there, which was splendidly
fitted up for the occasion.
This day there has been a grand Court held, and
in the evening a ball, given at the great rooms, will
be honoured with the presence of the Royal Family.
The Hague, April I.
Magnificent preparations are making here to wel-
come the Royal Family on their return from Am.
sterdam to-morrow. A triumphal arch has been
erected in the Von Hout, where booths are now
standing, arid on a stage which has been clew.tad p•
polite the Palace, a grand display rf• fire w k
take place. We shall have a general