for his kingdom of Ireland. And it is with the deepest sense of gratitude, we acknowledge the protection and indulgence we have experienced under his majesty's most mild and auspicious reign. With the greatest indignation do we hear of the threatened hostile invasion of this kingdom, (particularly intended against these coasts) by an enemy, who grown desperate. from repeated defeats, may possibly make that attempt as a last effort, vainly flattered with the imaginary hope of assistance here, from the former attachments of our deluded predecessors. But so inconsitent are such schemes with ourprinciples and intentions,that we assure your grace, in the most solemn manner, we will, to the utmost exertion of our abilities, with our lives and fortunes, join in the defence and support of his majesty's royal person and go vernment,against all invaders what soever, And will be always ready to concur in such measures, and to act such parts in the defence of this kingdom, in common with the rest of his majesty's subjects, as your grace in your great wisdom shall be pleased to appoint. And we think ourselves particularly happy, to be under the direction and command of so known an assertor of liberty, and so important and distinguished a governor as your grace. We most earnestly wish that his majesty's arms may be crowned with such a continuance of success, as may enable him to defeat the devices of all his enemies, and obtain a speedy and honourable peace." It must be a great pleasure to all true lovers of his majesty's person. and government, to find so much loyalty amongst all the subjects of this kingdom, the Roman Catholics of this city as well as of Corke, having offered large loans in case of necessity, to support our present happy establishment, against all our enemies, which is the strongest test of their fidelity. Admiral Boscawen's letter, in relation to some complaints of his stopping und searching Dutch ships. "SIR, N answer to your's of the 4th I inst. concerning a memorial of Mess. Hopp, Boreel, and Meerman, complaining that I caused some Dutch merchantmen to be searched near Cape Palos, who were under convoy of the Prince William man of war, Captain Betting; and farther alleging, that notwithstanding the representations of this captain, I detained some of them; I must observe, that having certain advice, that the Dutch and Swedes carried cannon, powder, and other warlike stores to the enemy, I gave particu lar orders to the captains of all the ships under my command, carefully to examine all the vessels of those nations bound to the ports of France. On the day mentioned in the memorial, near Cape Palos, I made the signal for the Warspite, Swiftsure, America, and Jersey, to intercept some vessels then in sight; and which, on their approach, were found to be some of the Dutch ships under convoy of the Prince William, and bound to different ports of the Mediterranean, particularly two to Marseilles, and two to Toulon. They were as strictly searched as could be done, at sea, in the space of an hour; but as no pretext was found found for detaining them, they were suffered to proceed on their voyage, and the captains assured me, that every thing passed with great civility and good order. I never received any complaint on this subject from Captain Betting, nor indeed had he an opportunity to make me any, as he continued his course to the Mediterranean, and I steered for Gibraltar, from whence I came soon after to England. As it is well known that the Dutch merchants assist the King's enemies with warlike stores, I think I did no more than my duty in searching the vessels bound to those ports. I would have answered your letter sooner, but I was willing to in Sackville to the Public. form myself, first, from the captains A short address from Lord George who are now in England, whether any thing had happened on occasion of this search, which they had omitted to mention in their report to me. E. BOSCAWEN." Wednesday, Dec. 5. Translation of the declaration, which his serene highness Duke Lewis of Brunswick has delivered to the ministers of the belligerent powers, residing at the Hague, in the name of his Majesty, and the King of Prussia, THEIR Britannic and Prussian majesties, moved with compassion at the mischiefs which the war, that has been kindled for some years, has already occasioned, and must necessarily produce; should think themselves wanting to the duties of humanity, particularly to their tender concern for the preservation and well-being of their respective kingdoms and subjects, if they neglected the proper means to THE various reports that have been propagated to my disadvantage, and the many falshoods which have been asserted to ruin my character, lay me under the necessity of remaining not entirely silent, though I am debarred at present from stating my case to the public, as I should have done, had I not had assurances of obtaing a court martial for my trial, the only legal and effectual method of convincing the world, how little foundation there has been for the torrent of calumny and abuse, which has so maliciously been thrown out against me. I had rather, upon this ocassion, submit myself to all inconveniencies that may arise from the want of stile, than borrow assistance from the pens of others, as I can have no hopes of establishing my character, but from the force of truth. I shall therefore, as plainly, and distinctly as possible, relate a few circum stances stances which will at least shew that nobody could be more desirous than I was to bring truth to light, and subject my conduct to the strictest scrutiny. The instant I found by the implied censure given out in orders, the 2d of August, that my conduct had appeared in an unfavourable light to Prince Ferdinand, on the day of action, I endeavoured to inform myself what particular I had either failed in, or neglected my duty; I heard in general of disobedience of orders, but I could fix no certain period of time to my supposed crime, till Colonel Fitzroy acquainted me with what had passed between his serene highness and him upon this subject, in regard to the orders delivered to me by him (Colonel Fitzroy) that day; whenever my trial comes, I shall endeavour to clear up that point to the satisfaction of the public: my own assertions may have little weight,but the oaths of witnesses, whose veracity cannot be called in question, will, I trust, prove my innocence beyond the possibility of doubt. Under these circumstances, I immediately applied for his majesty's permission to return to England, that I might answer any accusation - that should be brought against me; for, as commander in chief of the British forces in Germany, no person there could order a court-martial for my trial, had there been an accusation laid; the power of summoning courts-martial and approving their sentences, was vested in me by my commission, and no British officer or soldier could be tried by any other authority. As soon as I arrived in London, on Friday evening, the 7th, I in stantly wrote the following letter to the secretary of state. My Lord, "I have the honour of acquainting your lordship with my arrival in England, in pursuance of his majesty's permission, sent to me, at my request, by your lordship. I thought myself much injured abroad, by an implied censure upon my conduct; I find I am still more unfortunate at home, by being publicly represented as having neglected my duty in the strongest manner, by disobeying the positive orders of his serene highness Pr. Ferdinand. As I am conscious of neither neglect nor disobedience of orders as I am certain I did my duty to the utmost of my abilities; and as I am persuaded that the prince himself would have found, that he had no just cause of complaint against me, had he condescended to have enquired into my conduct, before he had expressed his disapprobation of it, from the partial representation of others: I therefore most humbly request, that I may at last have a public opportunity given me of attempting to justify myself to his majesty, and to my country, by a court-martial being appointed; that if I am guilty, I may suffer such punishment as I may have deserved ; and, if innocent, that I may stand acquitted in the opinion of the world: but it is really too severe to have been condemned before I was tried, and to be informed neither of my crime, nor my accusers. I am, my Lord, &c. &c. &c. G. SACKVILLE." I received an answer to this letter on Monday the 10th, in which I was assured, that a court-martial, upon my application, would be granted, granted, as soon as the officers, ca-, pable of giving evidence, could leave their posts; but previously to the receipt of that letter, I was dismissed from all my military employ ments: notwithstanding which dismission, I still hope, and am informed, that I may have, the advantage. of a legal trial... In the mean time, the only indulgence I have to ask is, that the public will suspend its judgement till such facts can be produced, from, whence alone the truth can appear. But if plans of a battle are to be referred to, which can give no just idea of it; if dispositions of the cavalry and infantry are supposed, which never existed; if orders for attacks and pursuits are quoted, which never were delivered; and if disobedience to those imaginary orders, are asserted as a crime, what can an injured officer, under such circumstances, have recourse to, but claiming that justice, which is due to every Englishman, of being heard before he is condemned? The sooner that happens, the happier I shall be, as I am conscious my innocence must appear, when real facts are truly stated and fully proved. G. SACKVILLE. been pleased to judge, condemn and censure me, withoht hearing me, in the most cruel and unprece dented manner; as he never asked me a single question in explaixation of any thing he might disapprove, and as he must have formed his opinion upon the report of others, it was still harder he would not give me an opportunity of first speaking. to him upon the subject; but you, know, even in more. trifling mat ters, that hard blows are some times unexpectedly given. If any body has a right to say that I hesi tated in obeying orders, it is you. I will relate what I know of that, and then appeal to you for the truth of it. When you brought me orders to advanoe with the British cavalry, I was very near the village of Halen, I think it is called; I mean that place which the Saxons burnt. I was there advanced by M. Malhorte's order, and no farther, when you came to me. Ligonier followed almost instantly; he said the whole cavalry was to advance. I was puzzled what to do, and begged the favour of you to carry me to the duke, that I might ask an explana-. tion of his orders.-But, that no time might be lost, I sent Smith with orders to bring on the British caval We shall likewise subjoin the follow-ry, as they had a wood before they ing letters, which have been pub lished under the sitle of a Vindication of his lordship's conduct. could advance, as you directed; and, I reckoned, by the time I had, seen his serene highness, I should find them forming beyond the wood. This proceeding of mine might possibly be wrong; but I am sure the service could not suffer, as no delay was occasioned by it.-The duke then ordered me to leave some squadrons upon the right, which I; did; and to advance the rest to sup- port port the infantry. This I declare I try. And it appears, that both Lord Granby and I understood we were at our posts, by our halting when we got to the fear of our foot. I hope I have stated impartially the part of this transaction, that comes within your knowledge.If I have, I must beg you would declare it, so as I may make use of it in your absence; for it is impossible to sit silent under such reproach, when I am conscious of having done the best that was in my power. For God's sake let me see you before you go for England. I am, dear Sir, Your faithful humble servant. cuted; and then instead of find- Copy of Colonel Fitzroy's letter to ing the enemy's cavalry to charge, Lord G S Minden, Aug. 3. 1759. My Lord, IS serene highness, upon This, I protest, is all I know of Home report made to him by the matter; and I was never so sur prised, as when I heard the Prince was dissatisfied that the cavalry did not move sooner up to the infantry. -It is not my business to ask, what the disposition originally was, or to find fault with any thing. All I insist upon is, that I obeyed the orders I received, as punctually as I was able; and if it was to do over again, I do not think I would have executed them ten minutes sooner than I did, now I know the ground, and what was expected; but in deed, we were above an hour too late, if it was the duke's intention to have made the cavalry pass be fore our infantry and artillery, and charge the enemy's line.I cannot think that was his meaning, as all the orders ran to sustain our infan the Duke of Kichmond, of the situation of the enemy, sent Captain Ligonier and myself with orders for the British cavalry to advance. His serene highness was, at this instant, one or two brigades beyond the English infantry, towards the left.-Upon my arrival on the right of the cavalry, I found Captain Ligonier with your lordship Notwithstanding, I declared his serene highness's orders to you: upon which you desired I would not be in a hurry.-I made an swer, that galloping had put me out of breath, which made me speak very quick. I then repeated the orders for the British cavalry to advance towards the left, and at the same time mentioning the cir cum |