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September 6 D
OS’ During tlio sickly season,
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June 25.
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>: POKUmJr .VEW». | :
r . r.w-Y okk, September i.A
Prorogation of the British I’arlia
blent.—By the arrival, this mounting, of
the ship FannyV Capt. Forman*, in 40
days from Greenock, we hav#received
the London Globe of the 14th of July-,
which (although not so late by four
days as were received by the Courier on
Thursday last,) contains the speech de
livered at the prorogation of the British
Parliament.
On Saturday, the I2tli of July, the
House of Lords was crowded at an early
hour. Among the crowd were a num
ber of Foreign Ambassadors, and many
ladies of rank and fashion. At 2 o’clock
the Lord Chancellor took his seat on
the woolsack, and in half an hour, his
Royal Highness, the Prince Regent en
tered the house and took his seat on the
throne.—Shortly afterwards, the Speak
er of the House of Commons attended
by the Members of that House, and atti
red for the first time in his state robes,
entered the door, advanced to the Bar,
and addressed to his Royal Highness
the following Speech:—
In obedience to your Royal High
ness’s commands, we his Majesty’s faith
ful Commons of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland, attend your
Royal Highness with our last bill of Sup
ply, at the close of a laborious Session.
Among the numerous subjects of deep
public importance to which our conside
ration lias been called, there are none
that have more anxiously occupied our
attention than those which relate to the
Finances and Internal State of the coun
try. In conformity with your Royal
Highness’s recommendation at the com
mencement of the Session, we took such
steps as seemed calculated to insure
a full and serious investigation into the
Public Income and expenditure. That
investigation has continued throughout
the Session, from that investigation
much has been done—much unquestion
ably remains to be done; but we trust
we are justified in the conviction, that
in easing our expenditure by what the
real interests of the empire may require,
no apprehension need be entertained as
to the stability of our resources.
(i Deeply sensible of what we owe to
your Royal Highness for having directed
the Estimates to be laid before us at the
commencement of the Session, with ev
ery reduction in the establishment that
sound policy would allow, we have had
the satisfaction to find that the Supplie
might be provided without the imposition
ol any additional burdens upon the peo
ple; and we have the proud gratifica
tion to think, that, notwithstanding the
gigantic and unparalleled exertions which
this country has been called upon to
make, and the difficulties and pressure
which must necessarily be the conse
quence of such exertions, at no period ol
its history has public credit stood more
sound, steady, and unshaken than at
present.
“ In considering, sir, the internal state
of the country, it has been painful to us
to contemplate the attempts which have
been made to take advantage of the dis
tresses of a portion of the people, to con
vert them to wicked and mischievous
purposes. His Majesty’s faithful Com
mons, whilst they have been most anx
lously engaged in such measures as might
check the further progress of these at
tempts, have not been unmindful of such
other measures as might aftbrd relief to
the pressure of that distress; with this
view we have turned our attention to
the encouragement of these fisheries, to
the means of providing employment for
the poor, and most diligently (altho the
limets of the session would not allow the
completion of a measure) to a full and
minute inquiry into the state and effect
of the Poor Laws, a question in which
the wealth, the industry, and the morali
ty of the nation are so deeply implica
ted.
“ Whilst we have deemed it our first
duty to deliberate with unremitted soli
citude upon the subjects of paramount
importance— to these alone our delibe
rations have not been confined. Feeling
has intimately connected the best inter
ests of the country with every thing that
is of interest or concern to our ecclesi
astical establishment; we hope that much
of advantage will be derived to the pub
lic, and much of convenience to the cler
gy, from the revision and consolidation
of the laws affecting spiritual persons.
“ To Ireland our earnest attention has
been directed, in proviwhg for the more
deliberate investigation of presentments
to be made by the Grand Juries; a meas
ure of most general influence over the
whole of that part of the United King
dom.—a measure which we confidently
hope will prove as salutary in practice,
as it is unquestionably sound in principle.
These, sir, are the leading matters
which have engrossed the labours of his
Majesty’s faithful Commons; and if the
session has not been marked with that
lirilliancy and splendour which has
characterised former sessions, yet we
have the conscious satisfaction to reflect,
that having had great duties to perform,
to the performance of those duties we
have applied a most faithful and inde
fatigable attention.
“Sir, the Bill w..ich it is my duty
humbly to present to your Royal HigH
■ ness,is entitled ‘An Act for supplying
> certain monies therein mentionedfor the
* service of
appropriating the supplies granted in
the session of Parliament,’ to which, with
all humility, we pray hia Mljeaty > tpy
|ll assent”
* AT the conclusion of this speech tlie
Lord Chancellor received the Bill, to
which, togetherVith the Election Poll
Regulation Bills, the icyal assent was
given. ' W* ' . „
His Royal Highness the Prince Regent
then read his speech, of which the fol
lowing is a copyi—
« ji[y Laras and Gentlemen ,
« I cailnot close this session of Parlia
ment without renewing my expressions
of deep regret at the continuance ot his
Majesty’s lamented indisposition. The
diligence with which you have applied
yourselves to the consideration of the
different subjects which I recommended
to your attention at the commencement
of the session, demands my warmest ac
knowledgements; and I have no doubt
that the favourable change which is hap
pily taking pl-ice in our internal situa
tion, is to be mainly ascribed to the salu
tary medkures which you have adopted
lor preserving the public tranquility, and
to your steady adherence to those princi
ples by which the constitution, resour
ces, and credit of the country have been
hitherto preserved and maintained. Not
withstanding the arts and industry which
have been too successfully exerted in
some parts of the country to alienate the
affections of his Majesty’s subjects, and
stimulate them to acts of violence and
insurrection, I have had the satisfac
tion of receiving the most decisive proofs
of the loyalty and public spirit of tiie
great body of the people; and the pa
tience with which they have sustained
the most severe temporary distress can
not be too highly commended. I am
fully sensible «1 the confidence which
you have manifested towards me by the
extraordinary powers which you have
placed in my hands; the necessity which
has called for them is to me matter of
deep /egret: and you may rely on my
making a temperate but effectual use of
them, for the protection and security of
his Majesty’s loyal subjects.
“ Gentlemen of the House of Commons ,
“ I thank you for the supplies which
you have granted to me; and for the la
borious investigation which, at my re
commendation, you have made into the
state of the Income and Expenditure of
the country. It has given me sincere
pleasure to find (hat you have been ena
.'led to provide for every branch of the
public service, without any addition to
the burdens of the people. The state of
public credit affords a decisive proof of
the wisdom and expediency, under all
(he present circumstances, of those fi
nancial arrangements which you have
adopted. I have every reason to be
lieve that the deficiency in the revenues
is, in a great degree, to be ascribed to
(he unfavourable state of the last season;
and I look forward with sanguine ex
pectation to its gradual improvement.
“A/y Lords and Gentlemen ,
“ The measures which were in progress
at the commencement of the session, for
the issue of a new silver coinage have
been carried into execution in a man
ner which has given universal satisfac
tion; and to complete the system which
has been sanctioned by parliament, a
gold coinage of a new denomination has
Beer provided for the convenience of the
public. I continue to receive from Kor
eign powers the strongest assurances of
their friendly disposition towards this
country; and of their desire to preserve
the general tranquility. The prospect
of an abundant harvest throughout a con
siderable part of the continent is in the
highest degree satisfactory. This happy
dispensation of Providence cannot fail
to mitigate, if not wholly to remove, the
pressure under which so many of the na
tions of Europe have been suffering in
the course of the last year; and I trust
that we may look forward in consequence
to an improvement in the commercial
relations of this and of all other countries.
I cannot allow you to separate with
out recomineuding to you, that upon
your retui n to your several counties, you
should use your utmost endeavours to de
feat all attempts to corrupt and mislead
the lower classes of the community, and
that you should lose no opportunity of
inculcating amongst them that spirit of
concord and obedience to the laws, which
is not less essential to their happiness
£s individuals, than it is indispensable to
the general welfare mid prosperity of
the kingdom.”
The Lord Chancellor then read the
Commissions for proroguing the Parlia
ment to the 25th of August next.
VERY LJITE^FIWME^GLA^D.
New-Youk, Aug. 29.
The fine fast sailing ship Courier,
Bowne, arrived at this port yesterday, in
36 days from Liverpool, from whence he
sailed on the 20th of July.
The prospect of an abundant harvest
continued very favorable in England and
h ranee, and all kinds of provisions, par
ticularly breadstuffs, were declining in
price. ®
Extract from a Liverpool Price Current
of July 19.
“ Flour has declined to 55 a 56 per
barrel. Os cottons, the sales this week
have amounted to 150,000 bags, and yet
the advance in price has not exceeded
l-4d per lb. the holders being willing to
sell on the present terms. No altera
tion in either articles.”
Blanks,
Neatly Executed at this Office.
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m-iiigg-1-
Historical Sf Miscellaneous.
Extract from Gen. Wilkinson’a Memoirs
Lately published.^.
General Washington. «
Power and greatness are frequently
confounded—yet nothing can be more
distinct. The first may spring from birth,
from fortune, from cunning, and a thou
sand adventitious circumstances; the last
depends on a combination of the capaci
ties of the head, the virtues of the heart,
active dispositions to promote the happi
ness of mankind. The former commands
respect, the latter invites attachment.—
Veneration and awe are due to place;
confidence and esteem to persons. Men
may become illustrious by their vices;
but they never can be truly great without
virtue. Alexander was an illustrious
conqueror, but a murderer and a nuis
ance to society. Csesar was an illustri
ous usurper, and became a tyrant of his
country. Between him and Catiline
there was no difference but in the exte
rior habits,their modes of punishing, their
ambitious views, and the peculiar char
acters of their minds, in choosing the.r
means and directing their measure*.—
The recollection of such characters in
spires the sensible and the virtuous heart
with indignation and abhorrence, whilst
it swells with complacency and delight
at the remembrance ofKpaminondas and
Scipio. Frederick was an illustrious
butcher, not devoid of greatness, because
he took pains to meliorate the condition
of his subjects; but he was a stranger
to religion and virtue. The splendor of
Napoleon’s greatness sickens the sight,
whilst the gentle beams which irradiate
the character of General W ashington
cheers the heart and consoles the friends
of humanity.
Distinguished chapters, like meteors,
catch the attention-J>y their rarity and
splendor; and whether from vain curios
ity or rational inquiry, for profit or for
amusement, men seek with avidity the
words and actions, and even the frivo
lous incidents, which emanate from or
bear relation to public men, who have
been conspicuous for their virtues or their
vices; so much is intellectual man gov
erned by the impressions made upon his
senses. I therefore anticipate the rea
der’s pardon, for presenting to him a
brief il ustration of characters which can
not fai to inteiesthim.
During my intercourse with gereral
Hamilton at New-Yo;k in 1799, our offi
cial engagements produced frequent re
ferences to the opinion of General Wash
ington, and f embraced the occasion to
obtain a more distinct view of the pri
vate character of that great man than our
military relations had permitted.
There may be many living witnesses of
the fact, that Sir Henry Clinton, whilst
he commanded in New-York, occupied
the house of captain Kennedy, of the
British navy, near the battery; and that
there were no buildings at that time be
twt£en it and the river. In these quar
ters the chief reposed in security, with
the ordinary guard in front, relying on
naval protection for safety in his rear,—
General Washington had by his spies as
certained precisely the approaches, not
only to Sir Henry’s quarters, but to his
bed-chamber. & the enterpriseappeared
so feasible, that he determined to carry
him off The arrangements were made for
light whale-boats with muffled oars, and
150 Marblehead seamen properly com
manded.* Every thing being ready, (he
detachment waited for the approach of
night. In the interval colonel Hamilton
took occasion to observe to the general,
“that there could be little doubt of the
success of the enterprise; but,” said he,
“have you examined the consequences?”
The general inquired “in what respect?”
“Why,” replied Hamilton, “it has occur
red to me that we shall rather lose than
ga.n by removing Sir Henry Clinton from
the command of the British army; because
we perfectly understand his character;
and by taking him off, we only make way
for some other, perhaps an abler officer,
whose character and disposition we may
have to learn.” The general acknowl
edged these reflections had not occurred
to him, but with noble frankness admit
ted their force, thanked colonel Hamil
ton for his suggestions, and the expedition
was abandoned. I heard of this incidents
making inquiry of gen. Hamilton relative
to the fact, he gave the preceding details.
On other occasions,when in conversation
respecting thisgreat man, general Hamil
ton observed, that it was difficult to de
cide, whether general Washington was
greater in the field or in the cabinet.' He
said the world had very naturally decid
ed in favor of his military capacity; but
from the sum of his observations, he con
sidered iiim at least equally sound as a
statesman; for whatever might have been
the jealousies or the insinuations of par
ty, it was no humiliation to him to ac
knowledge, that he had in council fre
quently differed in opinion with Presi
dent Washington, and that events had
generally proved that he was wropg and
the President right. But he dwelt on a
specific trait in general Washington’s
character, which it were devoutly to be
wished his successors could imitate.—
This was that in “all appointments to of
fice, wherein he wag especially called to
exercise his own judgment he nobly di
vested himself of sympathy or antipathy
and made what he considered the fitness
of the agent of the office the ground of his
choice.” As an evidence of the fact he
* •^• s 38 I recollect, coionel Hum
phreys, of Connecticut, Aid-de-camp of
the general, was selected for .this service,
mentioned that ‘-colonel Picker!* I
hmeJie was appointed pfetaa I*
ral. Vas no favonfe of President I «
ington; but "that he knew the " ,1
be a riian of industry and 1
had confidence in
to myself” said he, “there has , ■ s
some tune such a standing or ' 1
standing, between us, that I had n!
expectation of office than 1 had M 1
appointed pope’s nuntio, when i l <
ed the invitation to take chare* ■
treasury department.” That z | J
had taken place, between the *
m chiet and colonel Han,ilt„„””l >
the dose o f the war, and that iL"I
had lolt Ins family, was nolwi,
there were very few persons „»■
with the cause, which 1 shall now I
to my readers, as correctly as J i
will serve me; and should'! c „m,l fi
error, will refer to general St (.3
correction, who is the only nian B I
within my knowledge, acq„ai, ltc ß
the facts.
The army was encamped inKavß
sey at some point east of the Ihrimß
perhaps at Perackness. The
just mounting his horse, to it B -
vancec! post, when he recollected u| ‘
he had recently received from t!ie
commander, which it .occured to hfl •
might have occasion for whilst a®
lines. He called colonel Hamilton!
requested him “to hand the letter (o )>■
The colonel returned to the office* ‘
not being able to place his hand on isl ‘
ported “that it was mislaid.” The! 1
era! replied, “I must have it.” Sel 1
was again made without effect, and!
Hamilton returning, repeated that |
letter had been mislaid, and expre! ‘
his sorrow at not being “oWe to find ■ 1
Th 6 general rejoined with warmth, “I
shall find it.” Hamiltoh wasasfl
ished, but replied promptly,“l shall!
it, Sir: but must let you know, tha!
addressing me, you do not speak i
menial.” The occasion was honor! i
to the parties; it was the quarrel of s! -
and Henry; it furnished general w!
ington an occasion for the display of! *
magnanimity, and colonel Hamilton! 1
opportunity to assert his personal dig! .
and independence of mind. Colo|
Hamilton retired from headquarters, A *
was appointed to the command of a lit {
tallion in the elite corps, at the head! i
which he stormed a redoubt during A <
siege of York, before the surrender! ,
Cornwallis.
It would be presumptuous for me |
attempt the eulogy of a man who has! 1
servedly attracted the attention and !
spcct of the world. My humble su ffij
could add nothing to the fame of gene!
Washington, after he had merited ;'!
plaudits of mankind, by the rare exam:*!
of a military chief, who having led t!
armies of his country to the establishes!
of her independence, peaceably a!
proudly laid down his arms, and song!
his reward in the bosom of his fellow-c!
tizens. But I will gratify the read!
with a sac simile of the heads of general
Washington’s first (official letter, date!
at Cambridge, July 10th, 1775, to tl!
president of Congress, which will perp!
tuate the character of his manuscript!
and record the extent and accuracy !
his knowledge, in all the variety of mil!
tary details, a subject little understoo!
in this country at that period, and o!
which his own opportunities for correc!
information had been superficial. Ih!
comprehension and correctness of hi!
military views under those circumstan!
ces, must excite the admiration of every!
competent judge,and Ido conceive dear!
ly demonstrate, that whatever may haw!
been the force and energy of his mind!
when directed toother subjects,military!
affairs were undoubtedly his forte. Thel
letter amplifying the topics comprised ini
these l eads was written by colonel Jo!
scpli Reed then his Secretary, and after-!
wards governor of Pennsylvania: the or!
iginal rough draft of which is in my pos!
session, and the published copy will bel
ound in the first volume of Washington’s I
letters, Boston edition , 1795, pagebth.
THENE WSPAPERS.
There is no gratification so useful ami I
agreeable, which can be obtained at a I
price so moderate, as a Newspaper. To I
liave a full sheet of paper handed you eve- I
ry day, for a few dollars for a whole year
detailing all the most important events
that happen in the world, staling to you
the measures of your government-—the
conduct ofyour public functionaries —the
movement of your army and navy—use
ful discoveries,deaths<§* marriagesessays, ,
political moral and humorous, poetry—
advertisements: What a mass of matter!
But their usefulness in a family where
there are children, is particulary obser
vable. Let one family take a paper, and
another be without one—lot the children,
in every other particular, have the same
opportun’ties of education, and it may
be distinctly observed, that those who
have the chance to see the paper, arc fa
the most intelligent, and improve much
the more rapidly, A good newspaper is
almost equal to a school. A thousand
facts, useful and pleasant to know, are
learned and treasured up, and the person
can hardly tell where he obtained them.
There is scarcely an intelligent man of
35, who cannot tell you all the materia
events of the French revolution, and the
history of Bonaparte. Where was itlearr.
ed? From the newspapers, almost exclu
sively.
Suppose newspaper? were to be struck
out ol existence, what a clout! of tide.'
darkness would rest upon us! Notwith
standing all the other sources of informa
tion remained to us, and the v*. of rrir*