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Foreign Tn4clliger.ee.
PARIS, S. pt. 23
THE Prussian General Rttch
♦■l, who is represented as the
Read of (lie war -party in Prus
sia is a Sileshan ‘Gentleman, of
rather less than .*0 years ol ape,
j)(,. lis in general looked on as ba
v.ipg a certain theoretical ac
quaintance with the military art,
the application of which is some
times attended with difficulty in
the field of battle, witness what
happened to General TV?ark and
to many other famous Generals
in theory Mr. Hufchel has been
unable to acquire any practical ex
perience, since the Prussian ar
’my has mads tiio real campaign,
Jor tliese 28 years past* i. c. since
the year 1773.
FRANKFORT, sept. 14.
private letters have been re
ceivtd at Beilin ftom Breslau,
which state, “that orders had
heen given to the husbandmen in
Silesia, to finish harvest as soon
ns possible, mine* Foreign Troops
might soon cross piussian ui-
Te-ia.”
Notwithstanding these vague
rumours and the la'e military
motion, aU goo i patiiots at Bn*
3in stilt preserve the hope that
pea.ee will not he disturbed.
Klam however tfclk of nothing
Put War, and military p'e
parations are undouhtetllv ss se
rious as they were last winter.
An extensive promotion of offi
ce:* has uken place.
HAGUE. Sept. 19.
It is confidently assert, and, that
nil the corps of the Dutch army
have received orders to hold
themselves in readiness to march
to the camp ol Zeist.
MANCHESTER, Sept. 15.
The boro ugh reeve and consta
bles have this day received a let
ter from Sir Home Popharn, of
which the following is a copy
Buenos Ayres, Ist faty, ISUo.
Gentlemen,
* “ Although I mav have the
honour of being personally known
to some o ‘your corporation, I
nevertheless consider it a duty to
the content rcial interest of Great-
Britain, and a icspect due to y ou
as one of its great manufacturing
cities, to state in few words, that
the conquest of this [ lace opens
an extensive channel for the
manufactures ol Great-Lritam.
“ 1 lithe! to the trade of this
country l as been cramped be
yond belief, mid the manufac
tures of Grent-liriiain could on
ly find their way to this rich pro
vince by neutral bottoms, and
contraband intrigues; but Item
this moment its trade will be
thrown onen.
I need not point out to mer
chants of your extensive inlor
jriation how beneficial the com
melee cl ih s hitherto neglected
country will be, and you rnay
ierm some judgement of its im
mense population, bv that of this
city; which alone contains 70,000
inhabitants, wapt’ng all sorts of
goods of European manufacture.
“ The productions of this
ccuntrv are, indigo, tobacco, vi
cuna wool, cotton, tiger skin*,
seal skins, copperas, figs, diied
tongues, dried bev-f, hams, saf
fron, cochineal, Cocoa, hemp,
hair,-Wheat, gums, drugs, be
sides gold, silver, and precious
* tones, exclusive of hides and
tallow, which I consider the
gieat staple, one million four
hundred thousand of the ioimtr
being annually exported.
“'The short time we have
been in possession, and the but
ty of business, will not admit of
mv giving you any further infor
mation for the present, but if I
can obtain a list of articles most
wanted, I will enclose it.
1 have the in nor to be,
Gentlemen,
Your most ob’t.humble set v’t.
HOME POPHAM.”
To the Mayor ar.d Corporation
ej Mattchcsler.
The above letter is circular.
Liverpool, B’rndngharrt, *rd rll
the oilier great mercandl* manu
facturing t- ,wr.t, have received
a copy of it.
LONDON, Sept. St.
Spanish Trensure-—Y esterdav
morning, rd 7 o'clock, the I.oyal
North British Volunteers mus
tered in St. James’s square, and
after firing 1 1vrfre rounds, pro
ceed: and to lnpham. to escort the
tri asm e landed from the Narcis
sus, at Forts,mouth, to town.
On their arrival at Clapbam, they
found the cavalcade, consisting
of eight waggons, each drawn fry
six horses, adorned -With flag-,
pendant®, and blue ribbons, and |
preceded bv a field piece taken
from the enemy. Ihe first bore
the vice-royalty standard of Fe
rn, displayed by a marine. ‘1 he
second and third, the rOlours
taken from the walls of Buenos
Ayres, and those following, the
English blue, red, and white na
val tnsigns, the whole -- aking a
most grand and triumphal ap
peatance. During their proces
sion to town, the I.oyal N. Bri
tons,under Col. Davison, march
ed before the waggons, and Col. j
Present,-with the ClaphamVob ,
uniters, escorted the rear. An
excellent bund belonging to the
latter regiment played “ God
save the King,” liule Britannia,”
Htc. as they proceeded. Having
entered London, they stopped ;
et the Admiralty, then proceed j
td up Pall -fi all, to St- Jnmen’s .
Square, when the procession
halted in.ftont of Col. Davison’s
hoube, ancl Mis. 1). prevented a
pair ot colour*, on which was
written in gold letter* on blue
silk, within branch** of laurel,
Buenos Ayres—-Ptphnm — Berts-
Jerd— 'Victory. The treasures
then passed through tl e city
to the bank, where a mi.lion of
dollars were deposited. ihe
windows were uncommonly
crowded with rpertatot #,anxiou#
to witness the triumph of Old
England, Captain Donnelly, ol
the Narcissus, rode iu a post
chaise in the procession.
I.’ noon Gazette Extraordi
nary, Sept. 12,
Extend of a letter from Major-
General Beteeford to the Bight
Honorable Lord Castlcreagh,
rated Fort of Buenos Ayres,
1 Uh July, 1806.
I trust the conduct adopted to- j
wards the peojde here has had its
full effect, in impressing upon
their minds the honor, generosi
ty, and humanity of the British
character. His Majesty’s min
isters will see by the detail cl
our proceedings that,alter the ar
my had passed the Rio Chuelo,
the city of Buenos Ayres remain
ed at our mercy, and that, in fact
the only conditions on which I
entered were such ass pleased
to offer, and which humanity and
a regard to our national charac
ter would naturally induce me to
give under any circumstances.
However, to quiet the minds of
the inhabitants, we not only con
seated to put in writing niv pro
n ucn, but acceded to many con
i ditions not expected by them ;
! and contrary to direct stipula
! tion, gave up to the proprietor*
i all the coasting vessels captured
, with il.cir caigoes, and of which
\ I annex a return, * and the value
! of which amounted to one inil
i lion and a half of dollars, anti
which being done with the views
already exposed, will 1 trust,
meet with his Majesty’s appro
bation.
I have the honor to inform his
Majesty’s Mini.lers, that I had
detached captain Arbuthnot of
the 2Gih Light Dragoons, on the
3d instant, with a party consist
ing of seven dragoons, and twen
ty infantry (the whole mounted)
to a place called Luxam, fifty
miles distant. My principal ob
ject was to have the country re
connoitted, and to see what were
the dispositions of the inhabi
tants ; but with the avowed [ob
ject of escorting track some of
the treasure which had been tak
en from here, and to prevent its
following the Viceroy, which 1
had reason to suspect was iutend-
I rd, though it was raid tc he all .
private property ; and, in which
rate tve had declared, if brought
back, it should be given to its
owners, if of this city—Capt a-it
Arbuthnot returned Inst night,
and lam glad to say with infor
mation of a pleasing nature ; for
your Lordship will e'e, by *h ! 3
detachment passing so easily
through the country, that what
ever their present inclinations
may be, there i* no very great
danger from any hostile inten
tions against us ; and captain
Arbuthnot reports rather favora- j
bly of the general dispositions of :
lire people. The country to Lux- ,
an as I have already represent- j
eil in general the whole of it is a
- fiat, and the view of the j
horizon obstructed lay nothing j
but the immense herds of horses 1
and cattle—but principally horn- j
ed cattle.
-Luxam is situated on a river
of the same name, and where
there is a bridge over it, and the
route leading to all the interior j
provinces, and I rather think it j
will be advisable on many ac- j
counts that ! possess myself ol it ,
which I can do bv a small de
tachment. Much of the treasure
was caught actually going to
Cordova, and the rest, but for
the opportune arrival of the put
ty, would have been pillaged.
The Waggons conveying this
treasure may he expected here
to-morrow. Those with the Roy
al treasure and that of the Phi
lippine Companv, arrived some
time since, and is already em
bttiked.
The honorable Major Dearie,
tvhoisthe bearer of these dis
patches, will give any further in
formation u> ins Majesty’s min
is'ers that they may and. sire ; and
1 beg to recommend him as an
niicer deserving ol any mark ol
favour chat his Majesty may he
graciously pleased to bestow on
him.
* It has been found difficult to
procure the return of vessels
here alluded to, at least the
names of all. They are of vari
ous classes, from one hundred
and fifty tons downward*, and
amount in the whole to one hun
dred and tighty in numbet.
Account o f Monies, Wc. received
in consequence of an Agree
ment on the 28th June 1806,
and that brought from and near
Lu^um.
Buenos Ayrf., July 16, 1806.
Embarked on board his Majesty's
ship Narcissus.
Doliars.
Royal Treasure; brought
in by Mr. ( asamajor, 208,519
Philippine Company ; do. 108,090
Post office ; ditto 56,872
Tobacco Adminisration ;
ditto 94,32:5
Custom-House ; ditto 57,000
Front the Agent of the
Philippine Company, 100,900
114 Skins,containing each
3000 dollars ; drought
back Irom Lux un by
Capt. Arbuthnot’s par
•y 3*2,208
2 boxes; ditto 5.962
Gold Bar ; ditto 562
74 Ingots of silver; ditto 113,009
1,086,208
J-'hnains in the Treasury.
From the Agent of the
Philippine company 30,000
Consula a; brought back
lrom Luxam bv Capt.
Arbuthnot’s Patty 61,790
32 1-2 linen bags* ditto 32,500
38 boxesf , brought hack
from Luxam by Capt.
Arbuthnot’s Party 76,000
Box found in the house of
a Ptiest 4.825
205,1 15
Embarked on board of
the Narcissus 1,05,208
Remains in the Trea-
SU, T 205,115
Total 1,291,323
* Eot counted, but supposed
1000 dollars cacti.
t Not courtt< and, but supposed
2CCO dsliars each.
September 22;
The Gazette of Saturday night
contains his Majesty’s Older in
Council so: opening a trade with
Buenos Ayres, and its dependen
cies, according to the regulations
in lot ce between this country and
its colonial possessions in the
West-Indies and A met ica. ‘The
arrangement made by Sir Home
Pepham, for the reduction of the
duties on imports is confirm
ed, with the exception of Ger
man Linens which, for the pre
sent, remain subject to the old
duties. We are happy to observe
that the importation of slaves i
totally prohibited. ‘This prohi
bition, while truly grateful to
the friends of humanity, must
tend to the distress ot the Span
ish Govermsnt , as, of the great
number of sdaves, imported into
Bueno* Ayres, from Africa, the
greater part were sent round by
Cape Horn to work the gold and
silver mines in Peru.
The Gazette also contains his
Majesty’s Order in Council for
permitting the importation, in
neutral vessels, imo our West-In”
dia-I.lands, for 12 months ensu
ing, cf lumber, staves, and all
kiuds o. provision, with tne ex
ception ol beef, pork, & butter,
and also the exportation of rum,
molasses, and all other commodi
ties, except sugar, indigo, cotton,
coffee, and cocoa,
This is the hrft exercise of
ihe authority vested in the
Privy Council by the Act of
fall Seflion. which was pro
ductive of such warm and
lengthened debates in both
Houles. Since the passing of
the Bill, the Board of Trade
has been almost daily occupied
in appertaining the practicability
of (applying the Colonies whol
ly from the Mother Country.
The Order of Council shews,
that the Board have not yet
determined that it is pratticable
to the full extent.
William Tudor, Esq. late
minister extraordinary from
the United States of Ametica
to the Court of Madrid, land
ed, on Friday, at Dover,
from on Board the Kingdon,
from New York., & proceeded
to London.
Parliament, it is understood,
v,’ill not meet so soon as was
originally intended, the 28th
of October. It will not meet
till about the middle of No
vember.
The Latona frigate, with
26 fail of veflels, under con
voy for the Weft"lncites, fail
ed from Cork on tire 14th inst.
the Topaze Irigate accom
panies them as far as Madeira.
The reinforcement deltined
for Buenos Ayres conlilis of
t’ru 36th and !8;h regiments
now embarked at Spit head.
1 hey are to be convoyed by
the Ardent, of 64 guns, capt.
Donellv, and several other
veflels.
The King’s German Legion
which failed from Spithead on
Sunday for Ireland, has been
recalled, and is, we underhand
to be sent to the Continent.
The Leander of 50 guns,
which arrived lately from Hali
fax, is ordered into harbour
at Portsmouth. Capt-’ Whit
by who commanded her on
the American flation, is wait
ing there in expedation of hav
ing a Court Martial held on
him for his conduct on that
Ration. Capt. ins Wright and
Nairne, of the navy, and Lieu
tenants Cowan and Lawrence,
who came from the flation to
be witnesses on the Inquiry,
are alio waiting at Poitlmouth.
Captain Whitby was not on
board the Leander when the
lhot was fired that hilled Pearce
the American Teaman.
October S.
The last words of Mr. Fox to
Lord llon.'SH’ “•fr-
HAPPY—I VII Y
with more than common -aju
tion, that tiie word “ },
ferred to his C'hrs.ti:*n coufi,|- r |J
It i* some consolation tint a
name of this illustrious nmn,
rrot.be added to tli< li st () f r
modern Philosophers, why £
only little less i a famously
they have lived.
We understand that the H
was opened, and his disorder .
pronounced to have beei> aC()
plication, and a general br e a .
up of the constitution. Stvej
Atones were found in the bladder
and the afF ction of the liver
such as, of itself, must U
proved mortal; It is a subjects
surprise that he lived solong.
An article from
a very clear and detailed accouj
of the position of the Pr u , !ia
army. It appears to be crnip u!
ed of five distinct corps, t(l ,
tnanded bv Generals Kalkrerji
Blucher, Ruchell, Marshal Mod
lendorf, and the Prince of H,
henlohe. I’he extremities oftia
line are under the ordeis, (Ik
right of Kalkreuth, and the l
of Prince Hohenlohe. i lie m
army, which, it i, suppo-ei
will be commanded by the Kii
in person, is e*dinated t Bi.OS
men, of which 16,000 are caraiij
The four other divisions amom)
at least, to as great a number,
Paris, Septemh-r53.
Letter from his Majesty the £
peror and King, to hisem'm
highness the JBrince Lrisunt
Mr Brother,
The form of our coir.mnnirai
ons in our quality of pretecta
with the Sovereigns assemble
in Congress at Frankfort, ta
being yet determined, we ha
considered that nothing could I
more suitable than to adtirentl
present letter to your emioc
highnesg, in order that itm>v;
communicated to the two J.
leges, In truth, what organa
we more naturally choose, tb
that of a Prince, to whose tri
dom ha# been confided the task
preparing the first fundams
statute. We should have tui
until that statute h: and been
creed by the Congress, and 1
been communicated 10 us, it
did not contain disposed
which personally regard us. fi
alone has induced us to tali
ourself the initiative, iu order
submit our sentiments and!
reflections to the wisdom ol
Confederated Princes.
When we accepted die title
Protector of the Conlederatim
the Rhine, wc had nothing
view but to establish iu d|
what had existed in fact fortw
ages. In accepting it, v,e u
tracted the double ohligatios
guaranteeing the territories
the Confederation against Era
troops, and the territory c. 0
Confederate against the crjl
prises of others. These ads
serving obligations are pit® 1
to our heart; they are coni oll
ble to those sentiment ol M
volence and friendship of f ”
we have without ceasing, f
proofs to the Members of
Confederation. But these our 1
ties towards them end. We an d
wish to be understood ass ri!
ting to ourself, that porti oll
sovereignty which was c* erci
by the Emperor of Germs 11 !
Sovereign. ‘The governm^ 1
the people, whom Provident*
confided to us, occupies
time ; we could not see a c
crease of our obligations
out alarm. As we ao not '•
be ascribed to us the good*
sovereigns may effect in
states, neither do we wish J*
imputed to us the evils v/hicn 1
vicissitudes of human affura s ,
introduce, ‘i he internal
ot eacli state we do not rtf
I he Princes of the Confeder*
of the Rhine arc sovereig ns i‘
out any sovereign over
We have recognized t !,c ’
such. ‘The discussion* *
they may have with if l * l1 ’
jt ets cannot, therefore be b
before a foreign tribunal’ ■
Diet is the tribun.-.l who**
is to maintain peace between