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London, England, 1813-04-06 00:00:00

AMERICAN PAPERS.

HOU* OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY Q 4.
The following Message was received from the
President of the United States, which, after being
read, was referred to the Committee of Foreign Re-
lations :

66 To the Senate and House of Reprerentativer of the
Stales.
'1 I lay belore Congress copies of a Proclamation
of the British Lieutenant-Governor ,of the island
of Bermuda, which has appeared under circumstances
leaving no doubt of its authenticity. It recites a
British Order in Council of the 26th of October last,
providing for the supply of the British West Indies,
and other colonial possessions, by a trade under spe-
cial licenses, and is accompanied by circular instruc-
tions to the Colonial Governors, which confines licen-
sed importations from the ports of the United States
to the ports of the Eastern States exclusively.
ss The Government of Great Britain had already
introduced into her commerce during a war, a sys-
tem which at once violated the rights of other na-
tions, and, testing on a mass of forgery and perjury
,pAlt own to other times, was making an unfortunate
progress in undermining those principles of morality
and religion which are the best foundation of natio-
nal happiness.
" The policy now proclaimed to the world intro-
duces into her mode of warfare a system equally dis-
tinguished by the deformity of its features and the
depravity of its character; having for its object to
dissolve the ties of allegiance, and the sentiments of
loyalty in the adversary nation, and to seduce and
'separate its component parts the one from the other.
16 The general tendency of these demoralizing and
flisorganizing contrivances will be reprobated by the
civilized and Christian world ; and the insulting at-
tempt on the virtue, the honour, the patriotism, and
the fidelity of our brethren of the Eastern States will
not fail to call forth all their indignation and resent-
vent, and to attach more and more all the States to
that happy Union and Constitution against which
ouch insidious and malignant artifices are directed.
66 The better to guard, nevertheless, against the
effect of individual cupidity and treachery, and to
turn the corrupt projects of the enemy against her-
self, I recommend to the consideration of Congress
the expediency of an effectual prohibition of any
trade whatever, by citizens or inhabitants of the Uni-
ted States, under special licenses, whether relating to
persons or port ; and, in aid thereof, a prohibition
of all exportation from the United States in foreign
bottoms, few of which are actually employed, whilst
meltiplied counterfeits of their flags and papers are
covert nr, and encouraging thenavigation of the ettemy,
(Signed) " JAMES MADISON.
" February 24, 1913."

FEBRUARY 25.
The Bill received from the Senate for remitting
penalties on all British manufactures imported from
'British dependencies, (not being clandestinely impor-
ted,) and on all goods sopped Loin the kingdom of
Great Britain, before the 2,1 February, 1811, passed.
. A Bill was reported from the Committee of Fo-
reign Relations this morning, to prevent the exporta-
tion from the United States to the West Indies, &c.
in foreign vessels, of staves, lumber, horses, mules,
Asses, neat cattle, sheep, hogs, live stock, and live
provisions, and all provisions whatever thus fol-
lowing, in the description, the late Order of the Bri-
tish Government, regulating the export from the Uni-
yed Statei to the West Indies, &c.)
This Bill, with the Bill under consideration to-day
to prevent American vessels using any licenses or
passes, will produce in substance an embargo. The
bnly profitable export left open will be that of flour
;and wheat to the Peninsula, from the middle States,
thus producing a partial and unjust operation en the
different States or Sections of the Union.
GENERAL HARRISON'S ARMY.
Letter from General Harrison's Army, dated
at the Miami Rapid's, February 12, to a Gentleman
in Pittsburg, states, that a party had been sent out
-to pursue a body of British and Indians, but returned
without overtaking them. The Letter adds : -•••44 It
Ia generally thuught that Malden will be thr first ob-
ject with the General, and it is probable we may
move from this place on that route to•mprrow—at
erents we shill in a few days.'►
This proves beyond a doubt, that the report we
days since of a victory gained by General
is.without foundation. • •

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PARIS, FEBRUARY 27.
During the month of February there entered Ve-
nice 278 ships, and sailed from thence 109.

BAMBERG, MARCH 15.
The left bank of the Elbe, in every part of the
kingdom of Saxony, which this river waters, is lined
with a chain of French troops, or those belonging to
the Confederation of the Rhine. The most severe
measures are taken to prevent there being on the
banks boats of any description whatever. The small
boats, which were found in great numbers upon the
Elbe, above Dresden, from Puna to Schandau, and
which usually went to Hamburgh or Magdeburgh,
have been sunk, or withdrawn from the Banks into
Bohemia.

The bridge of Missein, on the Elbe, having been
burnt on the night of the 12th, by order of his High-
ness the Prince of Eckmuhl, there remain only three
bridges by which any communication can be made
with the right bank. The bridge of Wittemberg is
defended by a tete-de-pont, and considerable French
forces. The Governor of Torgau, General Thil-
mann, has hitherto been able to keep the bridge of
boats before that town, to facilitate the transports into
the fortress, and for the wants of the inhabitants.

This point of contact with the opposite side of the
river is of the greatest importance for all the line of
operations, on account of the reconnoissances which
it is necessary to send out. In short, to defend the
bridge of Dresden, the Prince of Eckmuhl is with
much artillery and cavalry in that capital, which has,
in some measure, been declared in a state of siege,
although it is only an open place since the fortifica-
tions of it were entirely destroyed. The new town is
surrounded with intrenchments and batteries, and
has so strong a garrison, that in several houses they
have from 70 to 80 men to lodge. Under the third
arch of the bridge, three openings have been made,
which communicate with each other by means of
pipes, and in which several quintals of powder have
been placed ; by this means two entire arches can be
blown up ; but the public have been given to under-
stand that this measure will be resorted to but in the
last extremity. The troops observe the most strict
discipline in the town; they are filled with courage,
and daily make strong reconnoissances.
FRANKFORT, MARCH 26.

Yesterday a French battalion arrived here. Two
French couriers have passed through this place, one
going front Magdeburg to Paris, and the other from
Paris to the army, and a Westphalian courier dis-
patched from Cassel to Paris.
MUNICH, MARCH 19.
- The following Proclamation has been published
here, for putting in motion the 2d class of the Na-
tional Guards :
" Our Country, the honour of the nation, our beloved Sove-
reign, all require, that the 2d class of the National Guards should
partake with the active military, the cares of maintaining inter-
nal security. No Bavarian can be indifferent to such an honour-
able call—all will answer it with joy. k is only to instruct them
in the wants of the momeist, that we call on all those born from
1772 to 1793, to have themselves inscribed, and to make a de-
claration of the patriotic zeal, or of their corporal infirmities,
and their domestic ..ituations, which may not permit their ans-
wering this call. On Monday, the 22.c1 of this month, will ht.
opened at the Municipaliiies, Registers of all the families of thi.
capital, as likewise for Bavarians from other parts of the king•
dons. These Registers will be closed on the 4th of April.
" It would be to deny the existence of all patrioti-m, to doubt
for an instant that every Bavarian will not be anxious to follow
the greatest of all vocations, that of serving his King and Coun-
try; but in order that no Bavarian may be ignorant of what the
State requires, all proprietors of houses are enjoined to commu-
nicate this call to their families and lodgers, and to give a state-
ment
to the Police of such of their lodgers as are comprised under
this measure, under the penalty of a fine, from five to twent)-
five florins, besides being otherwise personals; reNponsible.
" This measure is likewise more strongly recommended, be.
cause that no young man can be placed or established himself till
he has previously fulfilled all his duties ; whilst on the contrary,
those who have, under existing circumstances, given proms of
their love towards their King and Country, may always make
pretensions to the most distinguished honours.
" According to the Constitution, the destination of the move-
able legions is confined to the care *1 maintaining tranquillity
and the Interior safety. They are not to be taken over the fron-
tiers, and it will only be in case of necessity that they will have to
defend the territory of their native country. Thus all those who
are in the situation of becoming parties in these legions will bite{
ten to enrol themselves without any distinction of condition or
religion. Fathers and mothers will cause their sons to enter;
elder brothers their younger ones—tutors their pupils, and rela-
km"s will do the same by the orphans of their families.

THSDIIttC7OII 01 Tat macs."
BERLIN. MARCH 6.
(From a German Paper.)
After the French army had commenced, during
the night of the 3d to the 4th instant, to evacuate
our capital and the places of Kopenik and Schone-
berg, 3000 Cossacks, with two batteries of horse ar-
tillery, gallopped into the town ; they overtook their
rear-guard in the streets, and at Templo, near the
Halle Gate, and some hot skirmishing ensued. On
the other side of Potsdam, the French army took a
position, the bridge being well fortified and defended
by 2000 men. Last night the Cossacks entered Pots-
dam, and they have been since reinforced with in.
fantry._

The Russian troops under Prince Repnin, Generals
Czernihcheff, Benkendorf, Kutusoff, the younger,
and Diebitch, have made their entry here on the 4th,
from nine o'clock in the morning till two ; they con-
sisted of 14,000 Cossacks, dragoons, the fine regi-
ment of hussars of Grodno, 4000 strong, four regi-
ments of infantry, and some heavy artillery. Among
the cavalry is a fine corps of regular Don Cossacks,
two others of Monguls, one of ICalmucks, and ano-
ther of Bashkirs, armed with bows and arrows. They
bivouack day and night near the Palace, and under
the Linden.

On the 4th the Russian Generals appeared at the
play, where the members of the Royal Family and
Ladies of the first rank filled the boxes. The whole
town was illuminated during the night. This evening
catered 1'2,000 grenadiers, tour regiments of dragoons
and heavy artillery. The troops here make room for
others, and march to the Elbe. On Monday we ex-
pect General Tchitschakoff, with 40,000 troops of the
line. A strong corps marches against Stettin, and is
encamped torday in 'and near Stargard. Ihe march
through our city, we pnderstand, will continue yet
fourteen days. The vanguard, under Czernitcheff,
alone, consists of 20,000 men, almost all cavalry.
The King is eipected at Potsdam on the 16th.—
Many preparations are makingbere for the reception
of an exalted personage.
On Tuesday, the Std instant, the Russians entered
Dresden. Yts.erilav and the day before tl;e French
burnt down ale•bciutiful suburbs of Kustria and
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p PAILLMMIMW.Rr PROCEUNGS.

• HOUSE OF LORDS, APRIL S.

The irarl of LAUDESPALZ took the oaths and Ms seat.
Lord TtIONMOUTII was sworn at the Bar, respecting his pro-
posed evidence before their Lordships' Committee on the Affain
of India. .

The hearing of Counsel on the Scots Appeal, Whitens et.
—.—. Ramsay, Bart. Sir Sastuss ROMILLT and Mr. LEACH I
were heard for the Respondent, and Mr. Anax for the Appel-
!ant in reply.
Several Bills of a printe or local nature, were brought up
from the Commons by Sir J. GILAHAIi and other Members, and
respectively read a first time.
Lord CLINTON presented a Petition from the town of Ash-
burton, In Devonshire, the prayer of which was in favour of the
But India Company' Charter.
Lord SHEFFIELD presented another Petition, to the same
effect, from the inspector of Woollen Cloths, in the service of
the ast India Company.
These documents being read, were severally ordered to lie on
the table.

AMERICA.

Lord Viscount MELVILLE, after briefly observing, that what
be was about to propose, would answer every end in the way of
information, with the account moved for by a Noble Earl (Earl '
Da rnley) on a former evening, without partaking of its objec-
,ionable quality. I4e then moved for the production of an Ac-
count of the British Ships of War on the North American Ste-
don, distinguishing the various descriptions of forte, on the first
Monday of every month, from April, l 81; to February last,in-
elusive, which was ordered accordlagly.
The Earl of DARNLEY the* moved, as suppleMentarp to
the Account just ordered, and as necessary, in his opinion, to
the farther illustration of the subject, tie an Account et the
Weekly Returns of the state of the said ships, describing certain
particulars. And also, for an account of the numbers of King's
ships built and repaired in the Merchant;' yards within a given
period, specifying the rates and descriptions of such vessels, na-
ture of the repairs, &c.
Lord Viscount MELVILLE observed, that part of the Noble
Earl's motion it was impracdcable to comply with, inasmuch as
no Weekly Returns were made on the station in request. The
returns were made not regularly but from time to time, accord-
ing to circumstances, to the Commander-in-Chlef ; and he trans•
(flitted them to the Board of Admiralty as be could. He was,
however, weU inclined, to afford the Noble Earl or the House
every information the office afforded on the subject.
After a few words, in the way of explanation, from the Earl
of Dwatazze and the Marquis of Leasziown a, that part of the
motion was (formally) negatived.
With respect to the second part,
Lord Viscount MELVILLE observed, it would require much
more time to obtain the necessary official statements than the in-
terval between this day acid that for which the Noble Earl's ma-
ion, on the subject to which the information referred, stood for
(viz. Friday next), and is that view, It might be eligible to post-
pone it to a future day.
Lord GRENVILLE, in that point of view, suggested the pro-
priety of postponing the discussion to a future day.
The Earl of DARNLEY said, that for his own part, his wish
was that the discussion should come on as early as it consistently
could. However, if it were teemed more convenient by Noble
Lords to postpone, he bad no objection the order for summon-
ing the House on his motion for Friday next should be discharged,
with an understanding that he should bring forward the subject
of which he had given :unite, on an early day after the holidays.
i'he order was accordingly, on his Lordship's motion, di*.
atarged, and the accounts moved for in the second part of the
Noble Earl's motion as above, were ordered to be laid before
:he House.

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