The Statesman.
London, England, 1812-05-01 00:00:00

sons, cheered with the honourable prudence of my sou,
can, from the height of her independent mountains,
with undisturbed serenithriew thedestructiun without
her borders, tranquillity and liberty in her own bo.
som. Let this inestimable privilege be the ultimate
,end in view for our endeavours. The people of Sive.
den have their eyes fixed on me and you ; they shall
not be deceived in their reasonable expectations by a
litxo, who never hesitated to offer for his country
country both the pleasures of quiet life, and a bar.
hour already gained after troubles sustained. This ig
my solemn promise, which contains my fixed deter-
mination of going hand in band with my son, iu de.
fiance of the hostile threats, from rathout, and poi.
sibly of opinions at home, to retain the liberty and
independence of this ancient realm. YOll, my toed
Lords and Swedish men, tinder alike obligation fr
contributing willingly and unanimously to the •arne
object, and render an eternal responsibility if pu
do not follow the calls which are made upon you by the
honour of the Swedish name, by the rumory of yours
forefathers, by the freedom of your sons, and by
the voice of your King. I remain graciously and
affectionately to you, my good Lords and Swedish
Men, jointly to all and to each and every one
especially, with all Royal graoe and favour."

Farther accounts received ytbsterday from Port
Mahon, tot the latter end of March, mention that a
squadron of observation had sailed from thence a
few days previons, occasioned, it is said, by the ex.
pectation of the Toulon fleet putting to sea. That
fleet, it is added, was ascertained to consist of 18
sail of the line, including four three deckers, and
several frigates, well manned. The British blockad.
ing fleet was not inferior in foree. Farther intelli.
gence from the Mediterranean- fleet is expected by the
Warspite.

Last night we received Corunna Papers to the 12th
ult. Their contents are unimportant.
Fears are entertained for the safety of the Psyche
frigate, homeward-bound from the East Indies: she
parted company from the Scipion, in the chops of
the Channel, on the 11th inst. intending to, bear up
for Plymouth.
We have been informed by a Correspondent, that
a coospiracy has been detected at a manufacturing
town; North-west of London, in which several re-
spectable persons are said to be implicated. Secret
oaths are slid to have been administered. A. number
of other circumstances are Mentioned; but as they
appear to us incredible, we forbear noticing them.
The Edinburgh Militia have relieved the 2d West
York at Norman Cross Barrack:, and the latter have
arrived at Colchester, where they are to be stationed
for some time.

Capt. JOHN Ilvintri.the person mentioned in the
correspondence with the late Sir JAMES C RAM. is
said to be the younger ton of an Irish family of re.
spectability. He emigrated to America 15 years
since, at which time he was destitute of property.
On his arrival in America he obtained a commisdon
in the American army, and hence derives his title of
Captain ; he was in the army only for a short time.
Re is married, and has two children living near Bos.
toil: his wife died six years ago ; after which he ap,
plted himself to the practice of the law, during
rwhich time, and while living in Canada, he wrote
j several publications against the Canadians, and after.
wards came to England and entered the Society of
j the Inner Temple. While here, in the winter of
1811, he applied for the office of Judge in the pro-
vince of Upper Canada. He sailed from Portsmouth
I last November, on board of an American ship bound
to Boston; and immediately on his arrival there pro.
jceeded to Washington. It Is rumoured, that he was
induced to disclose his corrrespondence with the
late Sir J.smes CRAIG, by certain promises of re-
ward from the French Government; from whom, it
is added, he had received a card of safety previous
; to the sailing of the liurnet ; and it is supposed he
is now in Paris..
{ In a conversation on the late famous simile said to
be used by a high official character, that Franco and
England were iii the situation of two drowning men,
a Gentleman observed, that as Mr. Rose was on the
Committee, who were unanimous in their resolutions
of the efficacy of Mr. NI ALLESON'i invention to pre-
vent persons from being drowned, it was surprising
he had not recommended one of the seaman's friends
to the party representing England, as his superiority
would become so decided, ns to leave no chance of
success in the struggle to France.
A most wanton and wicked outrage was committed
in the night of Thursday last, on the property of Mr.
I John Drink water, a respectable farmer, of Beg;-
worth, in the parish of Glosson, Derbyshire. His
wife, who occasionally acts as a midwife, was railed
.up .0111'000f; to attend a woman who was name,'
to her ; but site had uo sooner opened the door than
she was beset by a number of ruffians who presented
pistols and demanded a hundred pounds of her. She
said there was very little money in the house, but
what there was they might take. Upon this they
rushed in, having their faces disfigured, and she open-
ed to them all the drawers and cupboards, from whirls
they took what they liked, including twenty pounds
in money, 10 cheeses, 20 pair of sheets, blankets,
pillosv-cases, &c. for six beds, hesidesall her husband's
and children's clothes. The ale and liquors in the
cellars they drank or spilled on the place, broke
pickle and preserve pots, scattering and trampling
their contents, together with a quautity of butter,
cream, and other provisions on the floor. All the
time a fellow stood over the husband as he lay In
bed, brandishing a sword, and threatening him with
instant death if he stirred. The honest man lay still,
and he had a good reason for so doing, besides the
sword that glittered over his head, for under it wast
rate containing two hundred pounds in money, awl
the writings of his little freehold. These • the rob-
bers did not find. When they had done their work,
. one who seemed to be the Captain called over tiwir
number from one to sixteen, and all Laving answered
they went away, carrying situ them, or destroying
property to the amouiit of nearly 1501. During the
robbery two of the gang kept guard at the door of a
small cottage adjacent, being the only habitation near
Driolswater's,