we know England better than ever, because we view it without jealousy, as well as without admiration. We know also, that the revival of our commerce, the activity which the First Magistrate imparts to the nation, our mutual confidence, the prodigious effects of a single year of peace, must be displeasing to the English nation; but the sentiments of envy so natural to every people, exclusively commercial, cannot sufficiently explain the conduct of the English minister. "What is it then in the review of the situation of our country that could give him so much annoyance?" Could it be this expression "The maritime peace is the want and desire of all nations; to preserve that, the government will do every thing compatible with the national honour essentially connected with the rigid execution of treaties?"-To demand the rigid execution of treaties, and to make that the foundation of national honour, is this to be guilty of blasphemy? Is this to threaten war? Is it not rather according to the consent of all nations to speak in favour of morality, of true policy, and of peace? and must not England have seriously determined beforehand to fail in the execution of treaties, thus livelily to be alarmed at a demand of the rigid execution of them? In case even that political motives should induce the French government to modify with good will the articles of any treaty whatsoever, so far as it saw no necessity for them, so far as it had not accepted any compensation; in a word, so far as it had come to no positive or publicly declared resolution; is it not its duty in addressing itself to France to make the rigid execution of known treaties the basis of national honour? In fact, it is only in the English Parliament, that the safety of the state and the national honour can be supported on contrary principles; but it was chiefly within the last year, that the falsest principles of politics became so prevalent in England, that a minister was heard to affirm, in a full house, even at the time he acknowledged the want of continental alliances-" It is true, war on the Continent is often unsuccessful to our allies, but it is always advantageous to us."-The English minister, who had till then been content to apologise for the peace, which he concluded with the approbation of the whole nation, takes advantage of a very innocent phrase, addresssd by the head of the French government to the French people. Every thing is carried on with such rapidity, that the King is scarcely allowed time to return to London to subscribe the message, on a project of invasion, which existed only in the heads of those who desired to excite an alarm in England, which they felt not themselves. The English must have very soon lost the practice of watching the ports of France, to be ignorant that there was neither completed, nor preparing, any hostile armament in them.-This message, succeeded by a demand of 10,000 seamen, in addition to the 50,000 already granted by Parliament, was produced with such precipitancy, that the public funds fell 15 per cent.; a circumstance unexampled in England, without parallel in any country under an able minister, because, the art of government consists in avoiding the shock, whenever so great an alarm as the formidable possibility of war is given; it apprises the holders of stock; it avails itself, in support of the public credit, of the numberless means that are always in its power, and it succeeds in regulating the motions of the public funds. In a country, where, as in England, the finances depend entirely on opinion, it does much more injury to lower the funds 15 per cent. than the certainty of the pretended armaments in the ports of Frande and Holland could. What will be the issue of such inexplicable conduct? It would be difficult to decide. PUBLIC PAPERS. Cape of Good Hope.--Articles of Agreement Con cluded this 31st Day of December, 1802, between Colonel Hamilton, Deputy Quarter Master General, and John Pringle, Esq. Commissary-Gene›al, duly au❤ thaized for that purpose by their Excellencies Licutenant General Dundas, and Vice-Admiral Sir Roger Curtis, Bart, on the part of his Britannic Majesty and Rear Admiral S. Dekker, Commander in Chief of the Batavian Fleet for the East Indies, and Colonel Henry, Commander of the Cape Garrison, also duly authorized by his Excellency the Commissary-General De Mist, on the part of the Batavian Republic. Article I. Every thing shall be considered as remaining on the same footing that was stipulated by mutual assent this morning, before the arrival of the orders of his Britannic Majesty.-Remark, The Lieutenant-Governor agrees to this proposition, without any prejudice, however, to the full exercise of his authority in all points whatever, agreeable to the orders he has recived.Art. II. The Commissary-General de Mist shall be at lis berty to encamp or canton the Batavian troops in the neighbourhood of Cape Town, and to select for that purpose the most convenient position for the health, safety, and accommodation of these troops. Remark. They shall encamp or canton in the neighbourhood of Wynberg, and it is to be understood that they are not to move from thence beyond the usual distance allowed in a camp, without the knowledge and concurrence of the Lieutenant-governor.-Art. 111. Their Excellencies shall not hinder the free transport of baggage, arms, and every thing else necessary for encamping or cantoning the troops.-Remark. Agreed to, provided that not more than 8 field pieces (6 pounders) shall be carried to camp.→→ Art. IV. A free communication shall be allowed with the Batavian ships, whether of war or transport, now in the Bay, or which may arrive here. after; and no impediment shall be made to the disembarkation of any troops that may still arrive, or to their arms, ammunition, and baggage. -Remark. Agreed to, in consequence of the orders received from his Britannic Majesty to avoid any possible step which could lead to even the apprehension of an hostile motive, but only in so far as relates to the troops intended for the garrison of the Cape.-Art. V. All Batavian ships, whether of war, transport, or commerce, shall have permission to prosecute their voyages, or to return to Europe, according to the orders they may have on this subject, and which the Commissary-General shall deem necessary to give them. Remark. Agreed to,-Art. VI. In case his Excellency, Lieutenant-General Dundas, shall receive any orders from Europe relative to the present state of affairs, he shall communicate them to the Commissary-General; and in the event of these orders leading to acts of hostility, he engages to give the Commissary General eight days previous notice, in order that he may take such measures, either for remaining in, or leaving this colony, with every person and thing under his orders, as be necessary, engaging himself to act reciprocally in this respect towards his excellency. -Remark. Agreed to, it being clearly understood, that the privilege of either staying in, or leaving, the colony, with every thing belonging to his Majesty or individuals, is equally left to the option of their Excellencies.—Art. VII. The only object of the present agreement being the maintenance of good order, the Commissary-General of the Batavian Republic promises to do every thing that depends on him to prevent disturbances, or any act which might disturb the public peace in the district where the troops may be stationed.-Remark. Their Excellencies will most cordially concur in carrying into effect the object of this article.-Art. VIII. To ensure the subsistence of the troops of the two nations, the Lieutenant-Governor shall in no manner binder the supply of the Batavian troops, as the Commissary-General of the Batavian Republic, on his part, will in no way interfere or prevent supplies from the interior going into Cape Town Remark. Agreed to in the terms of the preceding article.-Art. IX. None of these arrangements shall be interpreted at any time against the Batavian Republic, or against the Commissary-General, as abandoning in any shape the clear right that the peace of Amiens has given them to the cession of this colony.-Remark. Certainly not. -Art. X. Sending detachments to hinder any disturbances in the neighbourhood of the camp, or to constrain the Hottentots, as well as for the escort of provisions, either to the Batavian Camp or to Cape Town, shall not be considered as moving the troops from the position fixed upon. The Batavian troops shall not return to Cape Town during this agreement, neither shall the English troops take up any position out of the castle or forts, which can molest the Batavian camp in any manner. Remark. Agreed to, provided such disturbances either threaten or have actually taken place, and that the safe-guards for waggons, &c. do not exceed what is usual for such purposes. Art. XI. In case of any doubts or difficulties arising concerning the true meaning of the present agreement,' they shall be explained in the most advantageous manner for carrying into effect the salutary motives which have induced their Excellencies and the Commissary-General of the Batavian Republic to enter into it; and more especially for ensuring to the Commissary-General, the Governor and General in Chief, and the officers civil and military, the greatest security, liberty and independence. The whole in order to cement more strongly the good intelligence so happily established between their Excellencies and the Commissary General of the Batavian Republic.-Remark. Fully agreed to. Government Proclamation.-By his Honour LieutenantGeneral Francis Dundas, Colonel of his Majesty's Scotch Brigade, Governor, Acting Governor, and Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Castle, Town, and Settlement of the Cape of Good Hope, in South Africa, and of the Territories and Dependencies thereof, and Ordinary and Vice-Admiral of the same. Whereas the circumstances that have lately occurred might excite in the breasts of the ill-disposed part of the community, opinions and designs prejudicial to the public welfare and repose; and whereas any attempts originating from such opinions and designs to interrupt the public peace, can have no other effect than to produce disorder and confusion, misery and ruin; the destruction of families, and a general desolation in the country: in order to prevent, as far as possible, such direful consequences, I do hereby prohibit, in the most positive manner, on pain of prompt execution of military law, which by virtue of powers in me vested, I do hereby proclaim, all assemblages of armed peasants, or other inhabitants of any description whatsoever, unless by my autho. rity and commands, conveyed in the usual manner to the Landrosts or other officers properly qualified to issue the same. And all the inhabi tants of this settlement, bound by the oath of al legiance they have taken to his Britannic Majesty, are hereby warned of the fatal consequences that must inevitably ensue to themselves, their tamilies, and property, by any deviation from this public order, it being my positive resolution to enforce a strict and literal obedience to the same. -And whereas it is expedient, during the present state of the settlement, that the inhabitants in general, both of Cape Town and the country districts, should not be permitted to quit their habitations, I do further forbid all persons residing in this town from leaving the same with their families, for the purpose of changing their places of abode, without my special leave and authority; and those of the country districts without the knowledge and approbation of the respective Landrosts and Heemraaden.-Given under my hand and seal at the castle of Good Hope, this 24 day of January, 1803.-(Signed) Francis Dundast By command of his Honour the Lieutenant and acting Governor.-A. Barnard, Sec. FOREIGN OFFICIAL PAPERS. Napper Tandy's Second Letter to Mr. Elliot.For the First see pr361. Sir-Eight weeks have passed since I wrote to you. My request has been neither accepted nor even acknowledged. I now appeal to the public for my revenge against your attack. Had the condition of my unfortunate country been the subject of the debate, there might have been room perhaps for allusions to my name, but that was not the case. The debate was respecting a tax to be imposed on Great Britain, in which, I as citizen of France, could be, upon no fair pretence, brought in. The baseness of such conduct must be striking to the whole world. A brave man would never attack the defenceless nor the absent. In my letter I scrupulously avoided all retort against you. I used no expression that could hurt the feelings of a man of honour, though in so doing I might have been justified by your example. I simply made that appeal, to which every man has a right, when his honour is injured. But since you take your stand behind certain indennite privileges, behind the extravagant idea, that a member of the British Parliament.I am now forced to declare, after this explanation of your conduct, that Mr. Elliot is (The words here made use of we shall not insert.) Decree of the Captain-General and Colonial Prefect of Martinico, relative to the Duties on French and Foreign Merchandize, issued the 1st Jan. 1803. French merchandize shall pay no import nor export duty.-Foreign vessels shall pay an import duty of two per cent. on the value of their cargo. -Foreign vessels clearing outwards with a lading of rum and molasses shall pay a duty of two per cent. ad valorem.-Foreign vessels entering with a cargo, and departing in ballast shall pay 9 per cent. on the value of their imports.-Such of the said vessels as sail without a complete cargo, or with one not equal in value to the cargo imported, shall pay 9 per cent. on such part of the proceeds as shall not be laid cut in the purchase of colonial produce.--Spanish vessels are exempted from all import and export duties. Decree of the Batavian Legislature, relative to the mode of the Repayment of the Batavian Rescriptions, payable after the Peace. The Legislative Body of the Batavian Republic having deliberated on the Message of the Government, dated 11th Feb. 1803, has thought proper, in conformity with the proposition contained in the said Message, to authorise the Government, 1st, to consider as void, the 5th article of the law of the 14th of Jan. last, according to which the Batavian rescriptions, payable after the peace, which should not have been negotiated away before the 22d of Sept. this year, should be converted into national debt not payable; 2d, to offer the holders of these rescriptions, who wish to vest them in the voluntary loan, the same terms which are offered to the holders of India Stock, comprising the following advantages, viz. for 1000 florins in Rescriptions or India Stock, and 800 florins in sash. 3000 florins in National Obligations, producing 3 per cent. perpetual interest. Also a receipt for 50 florins, in addition to which 150 floxins in cash will procure a share of 400 florins in the loan to be raised by lottery according to the plan annexed to the voluntary loan of 1802; these shares to be converted into a national debt, bearing interest of 2 per cent. DOMESTIC OFFICIAL PAPERS. Copy of a Letter addressed by the Secretary of State for the Home Department, to the Lord Lieutenants of the Maritime Counties in Great Britain.-Whitehall, 9th March, 1803. My Lord,-As there is reason to think that aliens landing in this kingdom from the continent, neglect in many instances to make their declarations to the magistrates of the places where they reside, as required by the provisions of the 9th and 10th clauses of the Alien Act, a copy of which I inclose, I am to request that your Lordship will be so good as to call the particular attention of the magistrates in the county of to this circumstace, and to desire them to enforce the provisions of the above-mentioned clauses, with respect to such aliens within their several jurisdictions, as have neglected to comply therewith, and at the same time to return to me a list of such aliens.-I am, &c.-Pelham. The Lord Lieutenant of the county of I have the honour to commands, to desire that the necessary steps for carrying this measure into execution with the least possible delay.-1 am further to desire that will cause the earliest communication of the day and place which may be appointed for the assembling of the Militia of the county of to be made to the Secretary at War, in order that directions may be given for the issue of the pay of the men, and that such other arrangements may be made, on this occasion, as more immediately belong to his department.—I conclude that the intimation conveyed in the Secretary of War's circular letter, of the 6th of November last, to the several commanding officers of Militia, respecting the arms and accoutrements for the different corps, has been duly attended to; but, in case the number Militia should necessary for the be incomplete, immediate application must be made to the Board of Ordnance for the quantity To Officers on Half-Pay War-Office, March 12, 1803.-All officers on the half-pay of the land forces, resident in Great Britain and Ireland, who are not serving in the militia, or who do not hold offices under Government, are hereby required immediately to transmit to the inspecting field officers of the recruiting districts, within which they respectively reside, an account in writing of their age, past services, and present place of abode, in order that their services may be called for as circumstances shall render it expedient: And such as think themselves, from age or infirmities, unfit for further service, even in this coun try, are to accompany their reports with sufficient vouchers of their inability, and the causes thereof Such officers on half-pay as are serving in the militia, or are otherwise employed under Government, (officers of the yeomanry and volunteer corps excepted, whose reports are to be made to the inspecting field officers of districts as abovementioned), are to transmit similar accounts to the Secretary at War, specifying also the nature of the public situations which they possess.-The inspecting field officers of districts will make returns to the Secretary at War of the names of the officers who shall report themselves in pursuance of the above notice. And every officer who shall neglect to make his report, either to a district field officer, or to the Secretary at War, according to the circumstances of his situation, within one month from the date hereof, will be considered as otherwise provided for, or dead, and his name will be struck off the half-pay list accordingly.-By his Majesty's command,-C. York. General Orders.-Horse-Guards, March 12, 1803.It is the King's pleasure that, notwithstanding any leave of absence granted hy his Majesty, or by the Commander in Chief, all officers belonging to regiments in Great Britain, or on foreign stations, do join their respective corps without delay, except such officers as are employed on the recruiting service, or upon any public duty.-By order of H. R. H. the Commander in Chief, Harry Calvert, Adj. Gen. of the Forces. General Orders-Horse Guards, March 18, 1803.It is the Commander in Chief's pleasure, that the enclosed copy of a letter to the colonel of the 83d regiment shall be read at the head of every regiment in the service, and entered in the regi mental orderly books.-By his Royal Highness's command,--Harry Calvert, Adjutant-General. (Copy)-Horse Guards, March 18, 1803.-Sir,-! am directed by the Commander in Chief to express to you, the extreme concern with which his Royal Highness received the representations made by certain magistrates of the county of Essex, of the enormities which have been lately committed in the vicinity of Chelmsford, by the regiment under your command. Though his Royal Highness entertained, in his own mind, little doubt as to the cause to which these disgraceful instances of indiscipline were to be attributed, he avoided giving any opinion on the subject, till all the circumstances relative thereto were investigated, and had been reported on by a general officer, on whose judgment, discretion, and impartiality, his Royal Highness could place the most perfect reliance. After these previous steps, his Royal Highness judged it proper to make a detailed report of every circumstance which had come to his knowledge, to the King; the result of which I am now to communicate to you by his Royal Highness's command.-His Majesty is pleased to direct, that it shall be expressed to the 83d regiment, that the conduct of certain individuals of the corps has been such, as has brought disgrace on the regiment; and, both in a civil and military point of view, has incurred his Majesty's highest displeasure. His Majesty particularly laments, that certain officers of the regiment have been most scandalously deficient in that zeal, energy and activity, in the discharge of their duty, which the circumstances complained of so strongly demanded; and that instead of co-operating with the Commanding Officer, and assisting him in his endeavours to curb the licentiousness of the soldiers, they have rather endeavoured to prevent the discovery of the offenders, and by the remissness of their own conduct, have set an example of indiscipline, which has produced the exact effect which might be expected on the men. His Majesty will not allow officers, so destitute of those feelings, which a due sense of what they owe to themselves, and a proper regard for the honour of their profession, ought to have inspired, to occupy situations of important command and respectability in the service, while others of approved talents and zeal are removed from the active duties of it. On this principle, his Majesty is pleased to direct, that Lieutenant-Colonel John Byrne Skerrett, and the Captains William Armstrong and Lewis Grant, of the 83d regiment, shall be immediately placed on half-payThe Commander in Chief directs, that you declare at the head of the 83d regiment, which is to be under arms on the occasion, these, his Majesty's commands; and you will take that opportunity of impressing the necessity of each individual exerting himself, in order to wipe off the stigma which the misconduct (it is to be hoped) of a few, has brought on the regiment. To the officers, it is particularly necessary, that you should address yourself; for it is by their endeavours, that the discipline of the regiment must be restored. In their station, each individual must be a benefit or a detriment to the service, and the Commander in Chief desires they may be most solemnly assured, that his Royal Highness considers it as much his indispensable duty, to recommend to his Majesty the removal from his service, of any (whatever their rank may be), who fall under the latter description, as it is his inclination to promote the interests and welfare of those, whose conduct is calculated to support the discipline of the regiment, and to entitle them to the favour and protection of their Soverign. It is his Royal Highness's command, that Lieutenant-Colonel Skerrett, and the Captains Armstrong and Grant, shall immediately quit the quarters of the 83d regiment. I have the honour to be, &c.-(Signed)-Harry Calvert, Adjutant General, Lieutenant-General James Balfour, or Officer commanding the 83d regiment. SIR THOMAS TROUBRIDGE.- To the Editor of the Morning Chronicle-Sir,-A most malicious and unfounded report having been propagated that Sir Thomas Troubridge, availing himself of the knowledge derived from his official situation, had directed the sale of his stock from the funds on Monday and Tuesday last, I deem it incumbent upon me, as the actor in the business transacted, to put the public in possession of the whole fact. -Having had the honour of managing all his concerns for these twelve years past, he, about two months ago, informed me he should, in all proba bility, want his money in March or April, as he bad in view the purchase of an estate, and he therefore desired me to watch the progress of the funds, and to sell his stock if I saw them falling,' that he might not be put to inconvenience and loss at the time it might be wanted; and I was not to wait for further, or particular directions, but to use my own discretion.-Under these circumstances, I observed the funds drooping on the Saturday preceding, and on the Monday following having attended at the Bank, and seeing them still falling, and very large sums selling out, I deemed it a duty I owed my employer to order my broker to sell out Sir Thomas Troubridge's stock, and which was accordingly done without my having had any communication with him, either directly or indirectly, until the transaction was over.-I have made oath to the truth of the above declaration, which is stuck up at the Stock Exchange. I am, Sir, &c-William Ely Cocke. Hart-Street, Bloomsbury, March 14. PARLIAMENTARY MINUTES, from p. 429. Tuesday, March 15.-COMMONS.-Mr. Dickenson, Jun. brought up a report from the Committee appointed to try the merits of the Here❤ fordshire election, stating that J. G. Cotterell, Esq. was not duly elected, but that Sir J. Cornwall was duly elected, and that the petition was not frivolous nor vexatious. A new writ was then ordered to be issued for the election of a member in the room of the former -Report of the Grand Junction Canal was brought up and agreed to.→ Irish Customs Bill read a third time and passed. -Bill for making a provision for the wives and children of militia men of Ireland called out upon actual service, read a first time. Wednesday, March 16.-LORDS.-Prince of Wales' Annuity Bill read a third time and passed.-Irish Post-Office Duty Bill read a third time and order. ed back to the Committee. COMMONS.-Sir M. Ridley moved the order of the day for calling John Hall, guilty of prevarication and perjury in his evidence before the Great Grimsby Committee, to the bar of the House. He was brought to the bar accordingly, and after being reprimanded by the Speaker, or dered to be discharged on paying his fees.Mr. H. Browne reported, from the Committee appointed to try the merits of the petitions complaining of an undue election for the town and county of the town of Nottingham, that the said Committee had determined that Joseph Birch, Esq. was not duly elected to serve in Parliament for the said town; also that D. P. Coke, Esq. was not duly elected; also that last election was void with respect to one of the burgesses; also that not any, nor either of the petitions were frivolous nor vexatious; and that the opposition of Joseph Birch. Esq. was not frivolous nor vexatious. Mr. H. Browne reported likewise the several resolu tions agreed to by that Committee. The report was ordered for further consideration on the 20th of Apri.. Mr. H. Browne then moved, that no writ be issued for the election of a burgess for Nottingham, unții after the consideration of the re port. Agreed to.-Captain Markham moved, that a Committee be appointed to enquire into the conduct of Sir Thomas Trowbridge, relative to certain transactions which were reported to have taken place on the Stock Exchange." A short debate ensued, which will be preserved in our Supplement; but as the motion was not seconded, the business, of course, fell to the ground. -The Chancellor of the Exchequer moved, " that a Committee be appointed to enquire into the nature and extent of the charges on the Civil List, and to consider of the best means of preventing the accumulation of debt on it."-On the motion for the first reading of the Irish Militia Bill, a debate ensued, which will be given in our Supplement. Bill read a first time.-Militia Law Consolidating Bill read a second time.-Irish Bank Restriction Bill and Irish Militia Families Provision Bill read a first time. Thursday, March 17.-LORDS.-Insolvent Debtor's Bill, and Irish Chalking Act read a second time. COMMONS.-The House proceeded to ballot for a Committee to try the merits of the election for the borough of Ilchester, and also for East Grinstead.-Irish Militia Bill read a second time. The Grenada and St. Vincent Loan Bill read a second time.-Fred. Shuttleworth was brought in and reprimanded by the Speaker, for having prevaricated in his evidence before the Nottingham Committee. Mr. Addington moved, that the Speaker's address be entered on the Journals of the House. Agreed nem.cm.-Bank Restriction Bill read a second time.-Dublin Watch Bill read a third time. Friday, March 18.-LORDS.-Counsel were heard relative to the Scotch Appeal, Crauford and others, v. Coutts.-The report of the Committee of Privileges, relative to the promotion of Lord Viscount Limerick to an earldom was taken into consideration, and the patent creating his lordship an earl of that part of the United Kingdom was read; after which his lordship was conducted to the Earl's Bench, where he took his seat.The Earl of Carlisle gave notice, that it was his intention to bring forward a motion on an early day, respecting the artificers of his Majesty's Dock Yards. His Lordship's speech on the occasion will be preserved in our Supplement. COMMONS. Sir M. W. Ridley reported from the Great Grimsby Committee, that J. H. Loft was not duly elected, and that W. Mellish ought to have been elected, and, therefore, he is duly elected. The Deputy Clerk of the Crown was then called in, and the return for Great Grimsby altered in conformity to the report.-Sir M. W. Ridley brought up another report from the same Committee, stating that John Simpson, Mayor of Great Grimsby, had, on the day before the election, held a full Court, and had unlawfully, and of his own authority, admitted persons as Freemen, who ought not to have been admitted, &c. Report ordered to be taken into consideration on the 29th st.-Bill for suspending the Act of Henry VIII. relative to Clergymen read a first time.-Militia Officers Bill read a second time. The debate which took place on this occasion, will be given in ur Supplement.-Mr. Johnstone moved, "that the receipts and disbursements relative to the Island of Ceylon, be laid before the house." Ordered.-Post-Office Bill read a first and second time.-Expiring Laws Bill, and Irish Lawsuit Bill read a third time and passed. Monday, March 21.-LORDS.-Counsel were further heard relative to the Scotch Appeal, Craw furd v. Coutts.-The Earl of Carlisle moved, "that the proper officers do lay before this House, a monthly return of all the artificers employed in his Majesty's Dock Yards, from the month of May 1802, to the present period." After a debate of some length, which will be given in our Supplement, the motion was withdrawn. COMMONS.-Mr. Burdon moved, "that a Committee be appointed to inquire into so much of the Election Trial Bill, as relates to the employment of persons skilled in the art of writing Short Hand, to take the evidence adduced before such Committees; that they do consider of the expense occasioned thereby, and the means by which they shall be paid; and that they do report the same to the House." Ordered.-Clergy Non-residence Bill read a second time.-Report of the Committee on East-India Accounts was taken into further consideration, and, after a short debate, for which see our Supplement, the resolutions were all read and agreed to.-Irish Postage Bill read a third time and passed. Tuesday, March 22.-LORDS.-Bill to prevent vexatious Suits in Ireland read a second time.Irish Postage Duty Bill brought up from the Committee. COMMONS.-Lord Euston informed the House, that James Trotter, who had been ordered into custody, in consequence of a report from the Dumfirmline Select Committee, and after whom the Serjeant at Arms had been desired to make further enquiry, had yesterday surrendered himself, and was now in the custody of the Serjeant at Arms, to await the decision of that HouseThe Bill for allowing Vessels employed in the Greenland Trade to take in their full complement of men at certain ports, during the present season, was read a first time.-In a Committee on the Militia Officer's Bill, the resolutions were agreed to, and the report ordered to be brought up, (see Supplement).-Mr. Tierney moved, "that there be laid before the House an account of the Increase and Decrease in the Salaries of all Public Officers for 1802. Ordered.Grenada Loan Bill read a second time,-Irish Bank Restriction Bill read a third time and passed, . Wednesday, March 23-LORDS.. - Paddington Canal Bill read a third time.-Irish Bank Restriction Bill read a first time. COMMONS. A new writ was ordered for Brackley, in the room of General Egerton, who has succeeded to the title of Earl of Bridgewater.-Alderman Anderson moved for leave to bring in a Bill for constructing a new Burying Ground in the parish of St. Giles's, Leave granted.-Greenland Whale Fishery Bill read a second time.-The Chancellor of the Exchequer moved, that the House should resolve itself into a Committee of Supply; and that the account of grants for Great Britain, presented to the House on the 23d of February, should be referred to the said Committee. Ordered. He then stated, that the sums which he proposed to move should be granted to his Majesty, would amount, altogether, to 920,000l. of which 868,cool. would be for the discharge of Exchequer Ells, issued in pursuance of the acts of the 39th, 40th, 41st, and 42d, of his present Majesty. The following Resolutions were then moved and agreed to:-868,9231. 8s. id. for the discharge of the Exchequer Bills above described.-191ól. 10s. to make good money advanced to the Com missioners for reducing the National Debt, for the payment of salarics to their officers, and other incidental expences.-5col, for extra trouble to the officers employed in making out Exchequer Bills. |