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having been made to Parilatnent. Suiii it. citictini-
stence was entirely unprecedented:- It haflsbeeit.
usual to communicate treaties to PitiliaineV 004 '
as they had sufficient existence, prOvhied t.llO .ice:
remount political considerations rendered such tome,
munications injurious in the interests of the cobra,:
Such a state of things might exist, but in the present
instance it not, for since Alm Treaty in queittiort
was agreed to, the whole state of Europe hod altered,
the overwhelming power of France had been clinri.:
nished, and her dangerous Government had betel
. . . , changed for one of a more pacific character, In the •
He merely wished to see those papers on the table of i were able, to throw new light on the subject, and di- struggle against O. gigautiC -essay to libetty, this
that House as official documents. Re had, indeed Olt it of an appearance so decidedly enfavotirsible to , country embarked, and the Treaty which was ilia.
heard from sources of information which private them. The greed cause of complaint Wei the .ge- ' object of their Lordships' attention ens ono of filo
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courtesy supplied, that it was the intention of Minis- neral defectiveness of the means adopted to defend I measures adopted against the emilinon foe. That foi
tars to oppose the production of the documents, bat out possessions in Canada. At the commencement . was now no more' and there could, therefore, be. no
on what grounds be could not conceive. The cies of 'The wet a superiority should have been secured ground for secrecy is to the Treaty. One objection '
cumstances of the case disclosed by the evidence -on the Canadian Lakes. This had been neglected up which had been urged to the prodoction of the Con-
given on the Court-Martial on Captain Barclay were to the present moment, and hence all the disasters of vention which stipulates the maintenance Of British
notorious. It appeared upon 'oath on that usum-' the War. itadoeisen. It was not easy to understand troops on the Continent' was, that it yap signed only
sion, that Captain Muncaster had refused the come for but reasons Ministers opposed the Production and not ratified. This ground of ohjection possessed
mend of the British flotilla, on the ground that le' of the papers which had been moved for, It could neither formal nor substantial Importance, for, by
was inadequate to the service to which it was des. not be on account of any secrecy necessary to. be ob- laying the document before the House, neither thu
fined. Captain Barclay, however, thought proper served on the subject, since the whole proceedings of form usually observed in such 'cases would be yin-
to accept the command. He did not mean to cell. Courts-Martial were a matter of public notoriety i lated, nor would any real injury be done. There
sure the conduct of either of those officers. They and he hoped they would ever be so. There would were precedents for laying treaties on the tale
might have entertained different opinions, and still be an end to all liberty if our Courts of Law and .without ratification, and one instance in partieelite
neither of them influenced by unworthy moe Justice were to become secret, and equali dreadful occurred to him, which took place a few yiiits singe.'
tives. Captain Barclay having accepted this corn- would be the consequences of the secrecy of Wtribn- under the administration 0f a Noble Friend of his.—
mend, applied to Sir J. Yeo for reinforceaent, and nal which was to decide on the life, and, what was He alluded to the instance of the American Treaty,
received the powerful aid of one lieutenant, one ser- not less important, the character of an Officer.— negociated by two Honourable Friends of his fire or
jeant, and 19 seamen ! This was the powerful as. iNo argument could, therefore, be founded on the six years ego ; it was laid on their Lordships' table,
sistance which the Admiralty had boasted of having , necessity of secrecy. It had been said that the pro- ,though the ratification of the American President
afforded at the desire of officers—this was the proof , duction of the papers in question would involve or had not been procured. As to the substance. it was
of the great activity of that body. The energy of I interfere with some proceedings, which had taken true, that there might be delay, when there we's a
the Admiralty had been well proved in the evidence I place with respect to Major-General Proctor. This fair doubt of final ratification, when subsequent
given before the Court-Martial on Captain Barclay ; i was a weak, a frivolous objection. The proceedings , differences had arisen, and other causes. But hero
from which it appeared, that the flotilla was entirely lof the Ceurt-Martial were necessarily known to all; there were none. This treaty was • not arranged by
inefficient in provisions, in every kind of equipment, the world, for it was absurd to expect that an Officer , Ambassadors or Deputies, but by the principals them-
and in men. §ir J. Yeo was accused of having re- i would not be anxious to maintain his fame, and clear selves. If a treaty existed, calling on the country for
fused the necessary reinforcements. The British a reputation dear to him as life. Even the whole of heavy expenditures,it was, at all events, fitting for Par,.
squadron, whatever was the cause, had been de. ' the proceedings of the Court-Martial had not been ;'lament, that must provide for them, to know some..
feated by the Americans, who were superior both as ; fully published ; tbis was an additional argument in fa- i thing of its grounds. Yes, if any thing could add to
to the number and the quality of their seamen.— I your of the motion, but they were generally known ; the duty of parliamentary vigilance in the case of sech
Many reasons might be found for Captain Barclay's' ---there were none of the circumstances which some-' great public measures, it w.oilld he such enoruneis
having risked an engagement with the enemy. The 1 times.justified Ministers in withholding documents,' demands on the public purse. So far as had yet
inhabitants of the neighbouring country were ac. 1 for a time, from the public eye; and it was, there- beeteescertained by accounts produced, the excess
tually subsisting on British stores—provisions were I fore, nothing less than an insult to that House to with. lof naval and military expences for the last year was
scarce; and supplies were wanted for Major-Gene- I hold from it what had been officially announced to the `not below 30 millions. This extraordinary addition
rat Proctor's army, which amounted to 40,000 men. hole Navy, and was within the reach of the hum-i to the contemplated burthens of the country un-
Captain Barclay, under these circumstances, with lest of his Majesty's subjects.—{ficael--Anotlierldoubtedly called for some enquiry into the mode by
the true spirit of a British sailor, went out of port, objection was, that by the publication of those doeu- (.which it grew out of our Continental System, and
in spite of the enemy's blockade. The consequence ments in question, Sir J. Yeo would be involved in what was to be for the present and the time to come
was'a complete victor), to the enemy. He shoild I the (flimsier", as a great part of the discussion would, the nature of our relations with the Continentof
move for the sentence as well as the evidence on the I relate to bins not to Government. • ;.1 Europe. How these burthens were to affect our in-
trial of Captain 'Barclay. In that sentence the Court I Earl BA:rflU BST here explained ; and terual concerns, must mingle in the interest of the
absolved Captain Barclay of all blame, declared the I Lord GRENVULLE having resumed, observed, , question. It was impossible not to look to the new
inefficient state of the squadron he commanded ; and : that it should be recollected, that there was not near state of our manufactures plunging into competition
the highest praise, both on the officers and men of an equality of force in the engagement between Capt. with every other country, and yet forced to struggle
the British naval force, accompanied the judgment Barclay's and the American squadron. The enemy under such pressures. Ireland was not to be forgot-
which honourably acquitted their Commander.— , had double our numbers, and were greatly superior' ten, whose finances, as its was sad, were not more than
There must have existed somewhere a cause for the in point of equipment. One very extraordinary ob- adequate, with all her efforts, to her own expellees.
defeat, and where could it be but at home ? The jection to the production of the documents required In some cases there might be doubts as to the wishes
sentence, in fact, criminated Ministers in a strong by his Noble Relative was, the probability that Mi- of the Sovereigns concerned in a treaty, but, in the
manner. What could be their object in opposing nisters would hereafter be found not to have been to .present instance, it was concluded under the auspices
his Motion, but to avoid the necessity of defending blame. This was, indeed, most singular reason-', of the principals themselves. Surely, under these dr-
their conduct, which they must do by facts and ; ing. Why, this was the very reason for bringing cumstances, there could be no reason for refusing to
authentic statements. Did it appear, from what the I forward the papers. If such arguments were ad- communicate to Parliament so important a document.
House and the Public knew, that Canada had been I mitted, that House might remain for ever without So expensive had been our operations in the Conti.
adequately defended ? All that was at present known ; any information at all on such points. It was shays nental war, that there was an excess of thirty mil-
on the sobjocl %sent to prove the negative, and the possible that" a man accused in any way might acquit , lions, and Parliament had, unquestionably, a right,
-Court .Ais ilia! on Captain Barclay had evidently a himself, and he would be glad of the opportunity If • under such circumstances, to expect every possible
strong tendency to produce the same effect. What he were able to do so. With regard to the general information. Our interference in Continental af-
then would be the natural conclusion if Ministers . conduct of the naval part of the war, he had already ' fairs had been the cause of our enormous expences.
refused to consent that these documents relating to ; noticed ilia statement made by a Noble Lord oppo- Under the burdens caused by it, our agriculture, our
that Court-Martial, should be laid on the table of . site. • Such " pocket testimony," whatever respect commerce, our finances were oppressed, and all wo
that Howe? Would it not be taken as an admission • might be paid to the Noble Lord's authority, could had acquired was an indirect influence. Of course
of the justice of the accusation brought forward. not be received by that House unless supported by no communication could be expected with respect to
against them ? Ile challenged them' therefore, to ; authentic and official documents. , the proceedings of the Congress at Vienna, but Mi-
bring. forward the papers. His Lordship concluded, Lord MELVILLE was glad he had not risen ' nisters ought to have stated the principles on which:
by moving, earlier, because he would really have been unable they acted. Although official information was nob)
That an humble Address shoeld be presented to the Prince to answer the Noble Mover's observations, not hay- given, it was impossible to , avoid hearing rumours,':
Regent, praying that his Boyd Highness *mild be pleased to let altogether' compreheeded their meaning. He : which assumed in many instances a very credible!
order to be laid before that Howe Copies of rho Ttlimites et could now, however, be truited, answer to the Ms I form. He heard with regret of the intention to de-
the Court-Martial held on Captain Barclay, on the lath of 1 tisfaction of the House the observations of the Noble , stroy the Republics of Italy, and feared for the in-
September last, on account f.f the capture of his ship, sae the Lord on the opposite side. Government was not at dependent States of Germany, which formed so im-
defeat of the squadron under his command by the enemy. i all unwilling to furnish information to the' House, portant a feature in the arrangement of European
Earl BATHURST opposed the motion, as prema- but the fact *as, that the result of the Court-Martial, affairs. It should nut be forgotten, that to the dis,
tore, there being many circumstances which would which was to have been held 'a month ago on Major- , memberment of Poland the misfortunes of the last
transpire which would tend to remove blame from' Gen. Proctori was daily expected, and in the corn- thirty years were principally to be attributed. That
' Ministers. It was, therefore, unadvisable to record mon course or things might have arrived before now.," people, to uses, French term, had been denationalized
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Otero, a few Copies only are now left on sale (price Three on the Registers of that House what might after- —[Hearl hear!]—This would furnish much infore and its population had since been the most valuable
Shillings) of that scarce, Interesting, nod 'veto! 1. amity Work
(with which is giveo an elegant Portrait of the Author, and a wards appear unfounded. As to what the Noble mation, and he was astonished that the Noble Lord aid to the greatest adventurer of stur times. From
View of Gilead Howe), entitled a ;Lord opposite had said with respect to the want of on the opposite side, who had declared, mire former
,Poland during the late war, no less than 180,00(}
A GUIDE .to HEALTH ; or, Advice to both ' provisions, he could state, that so far from that be- night, that he should decide with this: temper of a melt had been drawn. To what was the deliverance
IS. Sexes, in a variety of Complaiuts. • ing the case, Major-General Proctor had destroyed Judge, should be so desirous to take expel* evi- ,of Europe to be attributed ?. Was it to regular ilr.
By S. SOLOMON, M.D.
. a magazine. In his defence, Capt. Barclay brought dance. He was ready, on a proper occasion, to mies ? Was it to fortifications ?—No, they fell be-
Containing a Treatise on Female Disea-e-, Nervoos and Hy- forward a letter from Sir G. Prevost, encouraging ••prove, to its fullest extent, what he had advanced, fore the bold usurper. It was the geteeral earifp.
pochandriac Complaints s also General Remarks on those Dis• him ,
taws with which the human body is mast frequently afflicted ; to engage with the enemy. This conduct of as to the alacrity with which supplies were fur- 'meat of public feeling—it was the genuine spirit of
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explaining the eveoptums, mode of treatment, and remedies must Sir G. Prevost would be found defensible when it.' nished: patriotism which overthrew the gigantic fabric %Inch
properly adapted for each respective was considered that the misconduct of Major-Gen:
complaint. Lord
~RENYILLE, in . explanation, statea,l military despotism had reared. Those feelings . refl.
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To wines is amsesed, A Diaerintion on the Properties and
Elects of Hist and Cold-nothings also tin Essay on Secret ' Proctor might have frustrated his plans, for in a that lithe Noble Lord on the opposite side, who tiered every gentleman an officer—every pennant a
Venerst and a Discourse on impotency in else mute, and General Order Sir G.Prevost complained most se- had spoken earlier in the evening, had expressed soldier. The only Means of securing permanent
sterility or Rename., incideut to f•'emales, whole 'emales, /ie.—The ,
pub- verely of the conduct of that Officer. A Court- himself as the Noble Viscount who had just eat ! tranquillity was justice and moderation. All the
illustrated with u variety of authentic facts, never before
lashed. Martial had in consequence been ordered, and on down, he (Lord Grenville) should not have troubled'srictories of the Allies were nothing in comparison
" The bet preservative to keep the mind in health," saws
ce the ordinary course of things the result might shortly the House with any remarks. He bad little doubt with their conduct. In their 'memorable Dectaris.
Lord Baena, ‘• (""d i"
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las"innrrstutitt ballYtir dislike of be expected to that his Noble Relative would withdraw his Moe tion, they had announced their resolution to preserve
faithful admonition of a friend." U o 1 aly, arrive in this country. Sir J. Yea's
having ant merely orr vices, but even our foibles, follies, and defence against the charge brought against him was, tion. political justice. By adhering to the .Declaration of
The Marquis of BUCKINGHAM
it
his the 16th of March, they would gain more true glory •
fou•ts exposed, deters thou ands from asking fur or receiving that he had not been applied to in time to furubh the:
what the philosopher recommends t anti *has Yistliii ii) Pins' 't Motion, with an understanding that it should be re- than by the, most splendid conquest the warrior ever -
rutty rush headlong into the verses of dissipation and death s--i- t necessary reinforcements to Capt. Barclay.
To obviate consequences so dein udive to this species, 'and , Lord GRENVILLE expected that the charges newed on the arrival of the account of the Court...gained. .It was the duty, it was the interest, it was
...lout " -•-• inv lot, by the pablica- ' _ _ _ -_ _ _ -
would. if . Martial on Major-Gen. Proctor. . the 'lateral -• icter of Great Britain to support

• DRURY-LANE THEATRE.
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Annui-
ates, called New Renters, ns did not apply for the pay-
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payment thereof will be made on Wednesday nest, the 16th,
and on Wednesdays, the 29d and Seth days or November; and
to such Shareholders as did not apply for their dividends in the
month of October, that payment will he mode to them on every
Wednesdny ,in December, upon application to the Trekarer,
at the Committee-roam. at the Stagr-door of the Theatre, be.
meta the hours of eleven and three io the afternoon.
Nov. 12, 1814. C. W. WARD.

THEATRE-ROY AL. COY EN TA; It DEN.
THIS present EVENING, Nov. 15, will
be iteefs.rined.
A NEW WAY TO PAY OLD DEBTS.
Sir Giles Orerseach, Mr. Keinble.
Ts which will be added.
A New Comic Opens. called
JOHN OF PARIS. •

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LOTTERY are on* Sale at their (nice; No. 93, Royal Ex-
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The Lottery, consisting of ooly 4,000 Numbers, with Two
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THIS M pIN Tll, cousisting of only 4000 Numbers, Two Tickets
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PFARY respectfully informs his Friends and
V • the Public, that he is now selling Tickets and Sham in
a great wales, of Numbers for the NEW LOTTERY, to be
Drawn the 50th of the present Month of November.
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eveatually to population, hus fallen in my lot, by
tioa of the " Guide to Health," whieb is .pointed out to the
deluded of either sex as the " Silent Friend," *hie% they may
eonsolt without exposure, and with assured confidence of suc-
cess. This Is that sunshine, the genuine warmth of witi. is the
'letter roots of prejudice cannot bear. As truth prevails, pre-
judices subside, and all persons are left to lbeir owa judgment
and their awn experience.
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brought forward by his Noble Relative A, o►
course, have been met by the Noble Viscount who
presided over the Naval Department of Administra-
tion, and who had' pledged himself to prove, that
not only had the supplies required by Officers com-
manding in Canada been furnished, but tha; double
what had been asked had been provided by Govern-
ment. The Noble Viscount, to defend' had,

y ull Buu _ ingduin.
NO le“ then One Hundred Thuivaaod Five Headred Copies,
of buineetes, GM. In Health Isavelxen primed.

. Mittel(
indeed) fint meeting of their

TREATIES WITH FOREIGN POWEItS.-
The Marquis of LANSDOWNF, without any
wish to enter into discussion, could not refrain from
offering his sentiments on a very extraordinary cir-
cumstance which had , already been noticed In that
House. He alluded to the existence •f a Treaty de-
voting a certain number of British - to

_ . troops , the ser-
vice of s foreign Power without any communication

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justice and moderation. 46 I will nor believe," ,aid
the Noble Marquis, " unless officially told so, that
Great Britain, through her Representative at the
Congress, has not strongly protested against the ag
grandisement attributed to great Contine►►tal Powell."
His Lordship then proceeded to,nittice the
tiOD of Saxony to Prussia ira the most o arm a►ul
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• THE FAIR PENITENTs HOUSE OF LORDS, Nocir. 24. etimentt. A mineral opinion pis:viand that the war
Is the Appeal Came " Robertson IN Mt' Dokfi of Athol in Canada hdd been ill Conducted, and it was for
lintharlo, Mr. Elliston; Crilista..Miss Walsteia; bee first Ap. Coooset were held at treat length, and the farther harking was
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THE WAR, ON THE LkKES. Ito the qbtistion immediately before, the Hottse, the
The new Comic I)rarnii, in two Acts, called
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JEAN DE PARIS. .
that motion of Which he had given notice. The I spect to the inefficiency and bad state of the flotilla
The Donn to be °pews at halt past eve o'clock. bs as-.•
, pilltrs of which he desired the production were pub- 1, under the command of Capt. Barclay. It was evident
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