The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-08-05


ment of the capital, they were to be allow
ed to lodge for sale = certain quantity OF wine
in the government depots.s Being determine
cd to sign no treaty of peace which was not
likely to prove durable, he called upon them
to make up their minds to a vigorous perse-
verance in the war. Whea a peace did ar
rive, they would perceive that he had not
to their interests, and that
he had taken care to secure to them new
source Of trade, which would amply indem-
nifty them for all they had or might suffer-
The letters also mention, that he recommen-
ded to the merchants to employ their capital
inihtting out privateers, and as an encourage
ment to their engaging earnestly in this very
lucrative branch of trade, proposed to take
certain share in each speculation OF the
kind.
The following was posted at Lloyd's this
morning:
Extract OF letter from the master Of an A
merican vessel arrived from Cadz.
81 received note by boat after 1 left;
Cadiz, stating that there was an order in
town to detain all Americans in that port
spoke ship on the passage from London
for New-York, masters name Howard, in
company with privateer which had captur-
ed her, and was conveying her to Bayonne."
This vessel was supposed on Exchange to
be the Science, Howard, from London for
New York, which sailed from London on the
18th ult.
The order for OBTAINING American vessels
has been extended to Portugal also. Two
vessels Of that country had arrived, which
we're towed out of the Tagus, on the 5th mat
to avoid an embargo, which was hourly ex-
pected to take place at that port. Great pre-
parations were making there for the recep-
ton OF Bonaparte. The palace lately Occur
pied by the prince Regent was fitting up for
his reception.
1t was curiosity reported yesterday, ut
the west end of the town, that all difference
ss between this country and the u States
had been adjusted by Mr.. Pinckney and Mr..
Canning.
An Algerine frigate and two smaller YES
sells had been cruizing without the straits of
Gibraltar, under pretence oflooking out for
American ships; but it is believed they will
make prizes of all they meet, without con-
sidering to what nation they beloRg
The island OF Madeira has been restored to
the Portuguese government Our forces are
to continue in the island General Berre sford
is expected to return to England
The Washinton, Harding, has been cap
tured off the Start, by French row boat
privateer, and recspurcd by the Sprightly
Cutter and carried ; into Portsmouth,.
MAY IS.
Very sanguine hopes are entertained that
the propositions which were the subject of
the late conferences between Mr.. Secretary
CANNING and Mr.. PtNcKNEY WILDE ac-
copied by the American government. Mini
sters, 1t is said, have expressed their readi-
ness to consider the United States in ,he
light of the most favored nation. and to ac-
cede to an arrangement for allowing, under
certain regulations, the produce of the enc
mics colonies In the West Indies to be con-
veyed to the Continent of Europe in Ame-
rican bottoms. without touching at British.
port. The right of searching merchant ship.
OF that country for British seamen, it is pro-
posed to reserve fer future discussion. These
propositions have been transmitted by Mr..
Finckney to his government, in, as we un-
derstand. the fullest confidence that they
will be accepted. The determination of
the President on this interesting subject Is
expected by the latter end of July.
p. The following are the circumstances I'M
der which the Pope's Nuncio is come to
this country His Excellency the Arch
bishop of Nisibi, the Pope's Nuncio, is near
~ related to his Royal Highness the Prince
Regent of Portugal. This most venerable
Prelate, upwards of 20 years of age, sailed
from Lisbon in Portuguese ship, bound to
the Azore Islands, with the intention of
proceeding, as soon as possible, to the Bra
ziS out the vessel having been much da-
mayed by heavy seas and contrary winds.
his Excellency, with other passengers, and
the owner of the ship, thought it advisable
for the safety of their lives to return to
Portugal fortunately, however, the Media
tor met them at some distance from Lisbon,
when capt. Blamey, with every humane
assistance and polite attention, welcomed
them on Boardi and carried them to Ply
mouth, where the Mediator arrived on We'd
nesday last. The Portuguese ship was sent
for La-Remorguo, where she arrived in
safety. His Excellency was received on his
arrival at Dock, with every mark of respect
due to his character. The Rev. Liable
Gilbard, Minister of the Catholic Church at
Stonehousc, Immediately waited upon his
Excellency, and delivered a complimentary
and elegant address in Latin, to him, OH
his safe arrival in this country, and his es-
cape from military oppression. now exer-
cised by the French army in Portugal to
which his cxcellency immediately replied.
III pure and nervous Latin, and stated with
much emotion and feeling Of gratitude, how
much himself and other Catholic emiprants
OF Portugal were indebted to the generous
md hospitable asylum afforded .!.e;;: Il, Sri,
country -" The last refuge OF the oppres-
sed."
Extract from a letter, dated Oporto.
May f." Of the contribution levied bv
4 -, N.l IT,