The United Kingdom may be considered as holding at this moment the balance of ef*ficient consideration. In this kingdom, on, can a large sum of money, equal to the madden demands of a campaign, be raised in few hours or stores and ammunition of war be spared from the national magazines, in quantities sufficient to supply armies, with out diminishing the defence of the realm: or lothing, accoutrements for man and horse, medicines, and other necessaries be exported by thousands, and tens of thousands, withut any scarcity being felt in the market. Britain has no silver inines, yet can furnish ver to those who have: Britain has neither slipetre works nor volcanoes, yet her gun der is the best in use, and she sends out rels of it by thousands. In short, the stores Britain are very great and her power of upply must, and does, strike foreign nations with wonder. It is every way probable, that the power of Britain will be farther exemplified.-Austria as crossed the boundaries assigned her by Bonaparte: this is war; but it may be considered as certain, that Austria would not have taken this step without an understanding with Britain, and an expectation of assistance pecuniary, no doubt) with which she can not suddenly supply herself. This die appears to be cast; and thus, by the false step engaging a great proportion of his troops Spain, the despot of the continent is reduced to the impossibility of attending to oncerns so distant with equal vigour. Whereas, both may look to Britain for as much cooperation as before; she can furnish money to one, and stores to the other, with undiminished rigour. The naval superiority of Britain is still maintained, under the favour of Providence, by her squadrons and vessels. France has lately felt it, in the capture of single, but valuable ships, to a remarkable degree. Not less than six or seven of the finest frigates in the Gallic navy have, within a short time, been lost to her service: and this by British opponents of inferior numerical force. She bas also lost four men of war of the line of battle, by an exploit of the most gallant deseription, well planned and well executed, against the only fleet that she has ventured out to sea, with a chance of meeting her enemy, during more than a twelvemonth. This fleet, which sailed from Brest with inlent to catch an English squadron, is itself taught and probably, of about twelve men of war, and about eight frigates, which quitted that port together, not more than two or three will return to it in safety. The loss of the French settlement at Cavenne is not of serious detriment to France; and as to a place of transport for offenders against the crown and dignity of the VOL. VI. [Lit. Pan. May 1809] Emperor and King-he will find Cayennes enough in the numerous Maisons de Force which, throughout France, have succeeded the Bastile at Paris. The loss of the island of Martinique will be more sensibly felt; it is injurious to the connections, the commerce, the glory of France; but more especially to the marine of that kingdom. Supposing Guadaloupe to follow it, France will have no set. tlement to which to send a ship but the Mauritius; and that, certainly, will be in danger. So much for the success atte ding the conqueror at Ulm, in his endeavours to obtain, "Ships, Colonies, and Commerce !" Britain is benefited by these events, not so much as they are a gain to her, as by their being a loss to her enemy. But they will probably prove a great advantage to Britain in her relations with America. That country has no further inducement to take part with France. The influence of France will gradually decline. No art can re-establish it, after mercantile connections are extinct. And, perhaps, we are not extremely wide of the mark, when we say that the sale of Louisiana to America, by Buonaparte, was a short-sighted measure. He had the cashthat is spent: he has neither the interest nor the commerce to which that possession might have given stability. This The sentiments of America towards Britain, at present, stand at a kind of bay. She is desirous of preserving what she affects to think, or really may think, her dignity; yet of reconciling this with the prosperity of her commerce. Mr. Jefferson's presidentship has expired: Mr. Madison, who succeeds him, has commenced his official career with an eulogium on his predecessor. may be nothing more than the regular court compliments imposed by etiquette, the bow of the party taking the chair to the party who quits it. But, if we may rely on the measures adopted in America, as speaking the sentiments of the ensuing presidentship, they augur more subterfuge than policy, more shifting than skill. America has affected to consider only the powers of Great Britain and France as principals-in fact, as belligerents in the war now raging; and other European states, acting under the influence of these lealers, as neutrals. Holland, for instance, is a neutral; yet Holland issued a declaration of war against Britain: Spain is a neutral; yet so much of Spain as obeys the General Junta acts under a declaration of war against France, and so much of it as is subjugated by the French armies, acts under a declaration of war against Britain. Spain may be divided; neutral it cannot be. Portugal, Italy, Denmark, &c. are subject to the saine remarks; and the change of relative circumstances is so rapid in Europe, that what is reported neutral in America to day, may be reported hos Ο : AGRICULTURAL REPORT. tile next month. This distinction of words implies no great wisdom in the councils of the new world: whether it may be able to ef The wheat crops of both the late and early fect any distinctions in things time will shew. sowings have come on well since our last; an As to the internal situation of Britain, it at present, in many places, quite cover over th is, as to the principles of real strength, flou- surface of the ground. They, perhaps, neve rishing as to the administration of those looked more favourably, in general, at thi principles, it is at this moment somewhat period of the year. The winter barleys an qualmish. The mistakes of the ministry in ryes are also pretty much in the same situa the Duke of York's business were gross, but tion. The winter tare and rape crops i these, their friends say, were not justly im- different districts have likewise a very fine ap putable to them: they were misled by THE pearance at this time. The late turnip crop MAN who ought to have known better. Their have also afforded a large supply of both gree enemies are making the most of the advanta- and other food for the support of sheep an ges gained, and all parts of the kingdom re- cattle stock, during the latter part of the pre echo reproaches of "infamy attaching sent month, and have been particularly favour somewhere," of corruption, profligacy, de-able for the lambing ewes in many situations bauch, &c. &c. in high stations. We are The unusual fineness of the season, throug not liable to the suspicion of covering vice by the whole of last month, has afforded a fir connivance; and therefore may say explicit opportunity of putting in spring crops in com ly, that the language in which some of these plete perfection, and great breadths of groun doings are couched, is very reprehensible; it is have been already sown with oats, sprin neither grammar nor sense; neither just nor wheats, and other spring crops, in the be decorous. If the thanks of such wiseacres as possible state of preservation. Notwithstand the authors of it were desirable, we might ing the frosts and snows which we have had advise them to thank the lawyers, whose a succession of fine weather next month wil hardened cross-examinations roused the oppo- restore every thing except the wall fruit. site passion (we do not say, virtue) of consideration; and the ministry, without whose persevering voyages of discovery, the original accusations would have wanted their main support. These clamours, however, will As popular effervescence, we give them leave; but those will be wise ministers, and deserving of everlasting renown on the part of their country, who take effectual measures to supersede the causes of them effectually, and bonâ fide, in future. die away. Supplies sent to Spain and Portugal. Official Account of the expence incurred in furnishing arms and other ordnance supplies to the Spaniards and Portuguese, since May 1808, prepared pursuant to an Order of the Honourable House of Commons, dated March 27, 1809, £670,128 17s. Id. Sent since the 1st of May, 1808. Pieces of Cannon 98 and 31,600 Rounds of Ammunition. - 38 Howitzers Carronades Musquets Rifles Infantry Accoutre do. $2,000 Pieces 6,485 do. .4,015 Hemp has been sown to a large extent i the fen counties, and the expected bounty of 5s. per bushel on flax seed has alread brought in sufficient quantities of it to redu the price of that article from 25 to 6 guinea per hogshead, and to insure a sufficiency fo the demand of Ireland. The hop plants tions, under careful cultivation, push thei bine strongly to the pole. Young ray grasses and clovers, promise an early and plentifu succession of spring seed. The meadows, and lay-pastares are likewise forward enough in stock already. Wool markets are lowerowing u many inclosed countries, to receive fattening large importations of Merino wool from Spain County of Essex. that never did either the wheats or the spring It may be remarked for the last month pas crops make less progress at this time of the year. The weather being so cold, and for the last fortnight so wet, many pieces of oats and Yards 129,000 barley cannot vegetate, although sowing is pretty near finished. Neither do the clovers, the rye grass, or any other seed, appear to advantage. The plants of beans and peas take very well at present; the farmers report that they have plenty of wheats in hand. Oats are rather scarce, there has lately been some decay among the sheep. Potatoes are much 54,000 advanced in price. 50,000 92,000 35,000 98,600 15,000 Pieces 22,212 &c. &c. &c. 40,000 Pouches and belts ments, sets 39,000 Suits Clothing 6,060,000 Shoes Powder Specie 15,408 L1,934,903 negociated 220,404 Canteens Camp Equipage 10,000 Hats and Caps Tents Yards 118,000 Pieces sheeting On their Passage. 298 Shoes -4,100 Shoe soles 47,000 Boots To be shipped as soon as received from 1 Contractors. 29,400 Pouches 233,400 Cloth (yards) 100 County of Suffolk. The season is cold to get in spring corn, but we have nearly finished sowing, in hopes of warm weather which is particularly wanted. 8,100 The wheats at present have taken no harm; but some on cold lands look yellow; in ge neral they look well; the grass and clover layers will make no progress, till warm weather. 150,000 - 125,000 Of Daughters. Baker-street, Portman-square, the lady of J. Morris, Esq. lady of R. Fuller, Esq. of the Rookery, DorkSarrey. lady of Capt. D. Dundas, R. N. Waterpark. Hanrood House, the lady of the Hon. H. Lascelles. Maria nlady York street, the lady of the Hon.J. E Turnour. Charlotte-street, Bedford-square, the lady of H. Parker, Esq. of Chelsea, to Miss Mercer, of P. H. Bellingham, of the Bengal army, to Miss H. E. Cruden. Reade, Esq. of Alderholt Park, to Miss F. Oake, of Ringwood. G. Heathcote, son of Sir W. Heathcote, Bart. P. Parson, LL.D. of Doctors' Commons, to Knutsford, in Cheshire, the Rev. L. Dixon, chaplain to Sir H, M. Mainwaring, Bart. to Miss Drake, daughter of the late T. Drake, Esq. of Knutsford. pt. Harvey, of the 18th dragoons, to the widow Capt. Woodgate, eldest daughter of the Earl' Cavan, TH. Miller, Esq. of Dalswinton, to the eldest daughter of Col. Ram, M. P. for Wexford. ap.T. F. Baugh, R. N. to the daughter of the Ive E. Soon, Esq. J. Hodgson, Esq. of Burgh, near Carlisle, to Miss E. J. Esdaile, Esq. son of W. Esdaile, Esq. of At Whitehall, the Right Hon. Lord Gardner, RearAdmiral of the Blue, to the Hon. C. Smith, daughter of Lord Carrington. The Rev. R. Crosby, M.A. to Miss Middleton, of Ripley, Surrey. Capt. L. G. Jones, of the 1st foot guards, to Miss S. Farrer, Esq. of Cole Brayfield, Bucks, to Mrs. At Plymouth, N. Vincent, Esq. sen. Adm. of the Red. At Litchfield, the celebrated Miss Anna Seward. Rev. T. Burgess, Rector of Reedwith, Barking At Delaval Park, the lady of Maj. Gen. Ferriar. At Vienna, the well-known Minister of State, Count Cobentzel. Mrs. Erskine, wife of A. Erskine, Esq. of Bathall, North Britain. Capt. J. Henyman, of the Marines. T. Wood, Esq. of Hanger-hill, Middlesex. his 101st year. At Ballevill, Rosshire, the Dowager Mrs. Chi sholm. At Charlton-house, near Sunbury, Miss E. C. B. Heath, Esq. of Stanstead-hall, Essex. At Dublin, aged 84, the Rt. Hon. J. M. Mason. At Edmonton, aged 76, Mrs. Taylor, relict of Mr. Isaac Taylor, engraver; mémoirs of whom are given in Panorama, Vol. III. p. 809. At Burton, Northamptonshire, the Rev.S. Barwick. The only daughter of F. D. Harris, Esq. of Hayne, Devonshire. At Edinburgh, the Right Hon. Christina Elizabeth, Dowager Countess of Kincore. At Brynbela, Denbighshire, G. Piozzi, Esq. husband of the once celebrated Mrs. Thrale. At Walworth, H. North, Esq. G. H. Towny, Esq. one of the Commissioners of the Transport Board. G. Parker, Esq. First Commissioner for the Sixpenny Duties payable to Greenwich Hospital. At Bristol, F. Taniere, Esq. son of J. Taniere, Esq. of Pinner, Middlesex. J. Atkinson, Esq. of Bedford-row. At Southampton, on her birth-day, Mrs. M. Nicklin, aged 92. In Upper Harley-sfreet, the lady of Sir T. J. Sibbald, Bart. T. Boone, Esq. of Sunbury. On the 29th March, after an illness of a few days only, of the scarlet fever, Frances Louisa; on the 3d of April, Laura Charlotte; and on the 6th of April, Emma; daughters of John Granvelle, of Stafford-row, Pimlico, Esq. In Craig's-court, Charing-cross, Dr. Pitcairn. MILITARY PROMOTIONS. APRIL 4.-8th Reg. of Fool-Capt. Edw. Cotton, major. and Rev. W. Alcock.-Bachelor in Diviz 22. The following gentlemen were mitted to degrees: Masters of Arts, Rev. T Adams, of Merton col.; Rev. B. Cooper, of W ham col. Rev. C. E. Collins, of Worcester col Mr. M. Rolleston was elected fel. of Univer col. on Sir S. Bennet's foundation. April 12. Admitted Masters of Arts, M Gould, of University col.; Rev. W. White Rev. J. Lightfoot, of Merton col.; Rev. L. Lon of Magdalen col.; Rev. W. Handbury, of CE church; Rev. C. Chisholm and Rev. P. Jennit of Worcester col.; Rev. C. F. Parker, of Pembat col.; Mr. P. Stevens and Rev. T. Kno Brasenose; and Rev. T. Phelphs, of Jesus co Bachelors of Arts, Mr. W. Long, of Orici Mr. J. Villar, of Worcester col.: Mr. J. Simp of St. Edmund hall; Mr. J. T. J. C. Le Mes and Mr. J. B. Bingham, of Brasenose. Rev. F. H. Brickenden, M.A. Fel. of Wore col. and Rev. W. Everett, M. A. Fellow of college, admitted Proctors. Rev. T. Hayward and Rev. W. Williams, Fel. of Worcester col.; Rev. J. E. Rathbon Rev. G. Sherer, M. A. Fellows of New col. Proctors. Cambridge. March 15. Mr. E. H. Alderson aud M 92d Ditto-Brevet Lieut.-col. J. Lamont, lieut.- Standly, B.A. of Caius col., are elected col.; Capt. J. Mitchell, major. 4th West India Reg.-Maj. J. Buchan, from 2d Ceylon reg. lieut,-col. 2d Ceylon Reg.-Capt. J. Armstrong, major. Hospital Staff.-G. J. Ogilby, M. D. physician to the forces. 8.-Brevet-Lieut.-col. L. Macquarrie, of the 73d foot, to have the rank of col. in the colony of New South Wales. Staff.-Maj. H. Loftus, from 17th light dragoons, an inspecting field officer of the militia in Nova Scotia (with the rank of lieut.-col. in the army), vice King, appointed to the 5th foot. 15.-Brevet-Major-gen. J. C. Sherbroke, W. Payne, and the Hon. W. Pagett, lieut.-generals in Portugal during the continuance of their service in that country. 18.-Brevet-The undermentioned officers to have a permanent step of promotion in the army, upon being appointed to serve in Portugal under the command of Lieut.-gen. Beresford. To be majors-Capt. R. Arbuthnot, from Chasseurs Britanniques; Capt. W. P. Carroll, from 88th foot; Capt. H. Harding, from 57th foot; Capt. H. Le Mesurier, from 21st foot; Capt. P. K. Roche, from 4th garr. batt.; and Capt. G. Elder, from 95th foot. The King's German Legion.-1st Light Batt.Capt. F. de Hartwig, from 7th batt. of the line, major, with temporary rank. UNIVERSITY PROCEEDINGS AND PROMOTIONS, Oxford. March 15. The following gentlemen have been admitted: Doctor in Divinity, Rev. F. Mead, B.D. that society. 20. Messrs. J. T. Cook, R. B. strong, W. Ainger, and J. Cotterill, B. A. John's col. elected Foundation Fel. of tha ciety; Mr. J. B. Wilkinson, and Mr. G Kelly, B.A. elected Fel. of that society of foundation of Mr. Platt. 23. W. Heath, Esq. of King's coll mitted a Fel. of that society. The following gentlemen are admitted M of Arts, Messrs. H Atlay, J. S. Coleman Jephson, F. Merewether, T. Tatham, and Walter, of St. John's; W. Bolland, J. Law F. H. Maberly, and T. E. Miller, of Trinity W. Wilson, and C. Arcedeckne, of Jesus; Buddicom, of Queen's; C. E. Finch, of Be J. T. Barrett, of Peterhouse; and Wm. Ge Sidney col. K. F. Eagle, Esq. of Trinity col. is admitted in Civ. Law; and Mr. J. Tweed, of Caius, of Arts. April 12. Rev. J. Geldart of Trinity col. C. George, of St. John's; and Rev. J. Ward Peterhouse, admitted M. A. Mr. T. Carpendale, of St. John's; Mr. T. ford, of Jesus; and Mr. M. Holworthy, of C col. admitted B. A. 19. The prize proposed by the Nort Professor for the best dissertation on The Chri Sabbath, is this year adjudged to Wm. Boll M.A. Fellow of Trinity col. Mr. W. Leeson, B.A. of Clare hall, has elected Fel. of that society. Edinburgh. At the University there are at time two thousand students attending the clas from the age of twelve to sixteen years. upon Port. This is certainly a false alarm, as the cellars of the London Dock company, and several of the King's locks in the neigh bourhood of the Custom House, will testify. The fact is, that we have a sufficiency of Port wine in bond to supply the demands of the consumers for at least two years to come. STATE OF TRADE. Lloyd's Coffee House, 20th April, 1809. To appease the clamours of all ranks of people in the United States, the American government has affected to repeal the embaronly as to neutrals, and to continue it with respect to belligerents. Admirable esse!-Let us ask the American rulers, By the Dutch decree, which is to take what powers are neutral?"-Not one place from the 1st instant, the following arti with which America can carry on a naval cles are allowed to be exported from the chief tercourse-This, our transatlantic politi- ports of Holland, in neutral, or Dutch, ships, mans well know; and have, therefore, had to a neutral port :-viz. earthen-ware, Rusurse to a truly Ainsy species of policy. sian and Berlin blue, flower-roots, books, instance, they affect to consider Holland beans, butter, brandy, tiles, blue and white neutral, and independent state! Hol-pease, oats, gauze, thread and thread tape, nd, which is under the government of our beloved brother Louis ! Holland, ich is in effect a subservient province of French empire, and nothing more!land, which regards the nod of the Galdespot in the light of a law! Holland, is utral, and independent state !—America, wever, chooses for her own views to characse her as independent ; and she chooses to pect that her ships shall trade to France and gland, just as if no embargo and no nontercourse act existed. We are inclined to ink that our government will not be the pe of this miserable artifice: we trust, our Orders in Council will not experience slightest relaxation, till America comes her right senses, and is taught to respect nation from whose manufactures she in a eat measure derives a subsistence. Amerinships must submit to the provisions of our ders before they can proceed to Holland. They must visit our ports, or submit to our search-The capture of the island of Marinique will not benefit the sale of coffee, which is at present rather dull. The Marinique coffee is by far the best of any grown in the West Indies; and it is well known that there are nearly three crops of this artile, at present, stored in that island. The dealers are in expectation of large arrivals of these crops; and there is little probability of their being disappointed.-Martinique furnishes very excellent clayed sugars, which will meet a ready sale in the English market, notwithstanding its being glutted with the Taw commodity of Jamaica and other islands. The sugar bakers will, of course, be the buyers, from motives of economy, as there is a considerable saving in purchasing sugars clayed in the islands, instead of having the operation to perform at home. Martinique, we believe, annually clays a larger quantity of gar than any of the English islands; and some have gone so far as to say, that in some years this island clays even more than all our West India settlements put together. Since the news of the taking of Oporto has reached , some of the wine trade have been extremely busy in sounding the alarm, and threatening a very sudden and important rise gin, hoops, watch-movements, wooden-ware, It is The cotton market is pretty brisk; and the sales of South American and West Indian produce have not been depressed by the late intelligence from the United States. British Navy. At sea, 95 ships of the line, 10 from 50 to 44 guns, 135 frigates, 114 sloops, and 256 brigs. Total 610.-In port and fitting, 24 of the line, 5 from 50 to 44 guns, 26 frigates, 57 sloops, and 49 brigs. Total 161.-Guard ships, hospital ships, &c. 41 of the line, 7 from 50 to 44 guns, 14 frigates, 6 sloops, and 2 brigs. Total 70.In ordinary and repairing, 54 of the line, 13 from 50 to 44 guns, 57 frigates, 46 sloops, and 30 brigs. Total 200.-Building, 50 of the line, 20 frigates, 20 sloops, and 10 brigs. Total 100.-Grand total 1141. |