The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08

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palace, on the Goth of this month, is of the
following tenor.
see YOU with pleasure surrounding INV
throne. Returning here after three years
absence, it pleases me to observe the pro-
gress my people have III AIDE but how many
things remain yet to be done in order to wipe
o ii the faults of our fathers, and render YOU
worthy of the destinies l am preparing for
YOU
The intestine divisions of Dur ancestors,
their miserable egotism to cities, prepared
the loss of all our rights. The country was
disinherited of its rank and dignity that
country, which in remote ages, had carried
so far the honor of her arms and the spientor
of her virtues. That splcndour, these vir-
tues. lmake my glory consist in reconquer-
ing them.
Citizens of Italy, have done much for
you5 l shall still do more. But on your
side, united in heart as you are by interest
within my people of France, consider them as
your eldest brothers. View constantly the
source Of our prosperity, the guarantee of
our institutions, and that of our independence,
IN the union of the Iron Crown with my I'm
peral Crown"
Kingdom of Etruria will be incorporated with
chat OF Italy, or whether his majesty intends
giving 1t another sovereign. Meanwhile we
give the following extracts of letters, from
FLORENCE, concerning the state of things in
that country.
FLORENCE, Tee. 10.
AZ. In consequence Of the proclamation issued
the 10th by the Queen Regent of the Kingdom
OF Etruria, by which her majesty has announ-
ced to the Tuscans the termination of her
government, General Relic commander of
the legion OF honor, and of the military or
der OF Bavaria, knight of the order OF Saint
Henri of Saxony, aid-de-camp to his majcs-
~ the emperor of the French and king of It
aty, and his coInmissary to take possession of
the kingdom of Etruria, arrived at Florence
the 9TH inst. and formally declared to the
royal council that he was charged with the
taking that possession, and to receive in the
name OF his Imperial Majesty the oath of f.
deity, submission and obedience There ar
rived also here on the 10th, coo French Gu
valry, 1900 infantry, and several pieces Of ar
tilery.
In consequence of these arrangements. her
majesty the Queen left on the same dav the
capital OF Tuscany with numerous Suite,
carrying with her fifty Wagon loads of her
own effects and property. The next day the
French Imperial arms were displayed on
the City Palace. The infantry, cavalry,
chasseurs, volunteers, and national guards,
assembled on the royal square, and gave the
oath OF fidelity to his majesty the Emperor of
the French
Cows, December IS:
Arrived a neutral ship from Teneriffe, with
batiila and wine, and three American ships,
laden with colonial produce, to obtain orders
nom their correspondents, having been
warned by his Majesty's cruizers not 10 pro-
ceed to any OF the ports of the enemy, under
blockade.
December 80
vessel arrived Yesterday from a French
mort which If had fuitted nm tho
AS far as we can learn, it brings no particular
intelligence. Bonaparte's attention, accord
ing to prevalent rumours in France, is uncca-
singly occupied with the partition of Turkey,
which in all probability will soon be carried
into effect.
a deputation of the American Merchants
waited upon the Chancellor of the Exche-
quer on Saturday, for the purpose of obtain
ing information as to some points connected
with the late orders of council, and parti-
cularly TO ascertain whether it was intended
to impose any tax on articles of American
produce, on board such American ships, as
should, pursuant to their orders, touch at
British ports? The enquiry of the Deputa-
ton was principally directed to the article
OF cotton, and the answer of Mr.. Perceval
was quite decisive, that Ministers do intend
to propose duty upon that article. Upon
asking, whether such American ships as
should not, In consequence of the French
Decree, feel it safe to proceed to an enemy's
port, after having touched in this country,
would be allowed a licence to sail in any o.
Their direction the answer was, that no Ii
cence would be granted to any other than the
port of such ships original destination.
DEAL, Dec. so.
Last night about O'Clock fag of truce
arrived in the Downs from Calais, having
on board Spanish Messenger, who landed
this morning and proceeded Immediately
for London.
January 1.
Letters Of the 2Oth ult were YESTERDAY re-
ceived from Flushing. From them it appears
that the Dutch merchants have vcntured to
demonstrate with the French government,
OH the want OF fairness aud equality in the
execution of the laws concerning foreign
commerce in France and Holland. They
complain, that in France brisk trade is car
rled on with various nations, while no vcsa
se's of any kind can go out of the ports of
Holland 1t this complaint be well founded,
it warrants an imputation of great cruelty
indeed against Napoleon for France with
out al commerce, may still be great and
rich country; But Holland is a trading ma
tion, on it is nothing. It's cities, built on
piles, must at last be deserted and it's scan
q land, labOriously preserved by mud walls
and banks, must at length be abandoned TO
the chcroaching waters, unless the life of the