The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-04

IHoe ihs -'tdJCotN own interests, Dut those o.
his Imperial Ally. But, his Majesty neither
understands nor win he admit. the prerensi-
ons of the Emperor of Russia to dictate the
time, or the mode, of his Majesty's pacific
negotiations with other powers. 1t never
will be endured by his Majesty that any GO
vernment shall indemnify itself for the hu-
| initiation OF subserviency to France by the
adoption of an insulting and peremptory tone
towards Great Britain.
His Majesty proclaims anew those princi-
plies OF maritime law, against which the arm
ed neutrality, under the auspices of the En-
press Catharine, was originally directed ;
ana against which the present hostilitics OF
Russia arc denounced. Those principles
have been recognized and acted upon in the
best periods Of the history of Europe and
| acted. upon by no Power with more strictness
and severity than by Russia herself in the
| reign OF the empress Catherine.
hose principles it is the right and the du-
~ OF his Majesty to maintain and, against
every Confederacy his Majesty is determin-
ed' under the blessing of Divine Providence,
to maintain them. They have, at all times
contributed essentially to the support of the
maritime power of Great Britain but they
are become intellectually more valuable and
important at 4 period when the maritime
power OF Great-Britain constitutes the sole
remaining bulwark against the overwhelm-
ing usurpatons of France; the only refuge
to which other nations may yet resort, lii hap
pier times, for assistance and protection
When the opportunity for Peace between
Ireat-Britain and Russia shall arrive, his
majesty will embrace it with eagerness-
L he arrangements of such a negotiation will
not be difficult or complicated. His Majesty,
as he has nothing to Concede, so he has no.
thing to require; satisfied, if Russia shall
manifest disposition to return to her anti
ent feelings of friendship towards Great
Britain; to just consideration of her own
true interests; and to a sense of her own
dignity as an Independent Nation.
Westminster, December 18, 1907.
The Gazette Extraordinary also contains
an Order OF Council for the issue of Letters
OF Marque and General Reprisals against
the Sklps, Goods and Subjects of the Empe-
ror OF Russia, except such as have been per-
mitted to return home, or have been direc t.
ed to be released from Embargo, and have
not arrived at any Foreign Port.
Latest iron, MadeiTa.-Brig Apollo
u oldsbury, 40 days from Madeira, arrived
at boston on "Wednesday last Capt. c.. in
forms that on the Oath Dec. British SQUAD
ron, OF sail of the line, frigates, and a num-
Der OF Transports, having ON board 5000 troops
arrived OH funchal, and Immediately took
possession OF the island. The fleet was
commanded !by rear admiral Hood, and the
troops by major general Beresford.
capt. q. remarks, that previous to the ar
rival OF the British, preparations were made
10 defend the island that batteries were e.
reeted on the shore, and troops placed there
IN that the fleet appeared off the town "a
bout A. NJ. and with fresh breeze soon
went IN. and laid themselves in line of bat
Tie, with springs on their cables; the trans
ports standing off and on that the admiral
sent note to the governor, giving him so
minutes to answer his request, or stand in
ms defence, as he should in case of refusal,
immediately fire on the town: thatathe go.
vernon, not having time to collect his troops.
consented to the capitalization, and delivered
up the Island.-Capt. G. also adds, that an
embargo was laid by the British admiral on
all the vessels in port: that he was driven out
Qnteationally) in the night; and escaped
he did not learn how long the embargo was
to continue.....Bo Gazette.