are cordially disposed to abolish this cruel commerce, and only want the gencral concurrence of the members who shall now be returned, to render their intentions effectual. We will now conclude this address, with inserting an exact copy of a Caution addressed to the Electors of Great Britain and Ireland, which appeared in the Times of the 23d inst. and which we think peculiarly seasonable.

A CAUTION ΤΟ THE ELECTORS OF

GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.

The Friends of the ABOLITION OF THE SLAVE TRADE in every part of the Empire are earnestly cautioned against pledging their Votes to any Candidate who has shewn himself disposed to support the impious traffic in our fellow-creatures, the natives of Africa; or who will not declare his decided hostility to that traffic. Can any Candidate be fit to legislate for a great and free Nation, who possesses neither justice nor fellow-feeling sufficient to induce him to vote for the extinction of so enormous an evil? And will not every Elector who engages to support such a Candidate become chargeable with a large share of the guilt which attaches to the British nation, whilst this trade of iniquity and blood is continued?

CONTINENTAL INTELLIGENCE.

his death); the usurpation of the crown of Italy; the incorporation of Genoa with France; the exaction of a large sum of money from Portugal; the insulting menaces of the Moniteur; the seizure of Sir George Rumbold; the forced loans im

posed on the Hanse Towns; the violation

of the territory of Anspach; the unjustifiable proceedings of Bonaparte after the battle of Austerlitz with respect to Hanover, Cleves, Wesel, &c.; the injurious con◄ straint put upon Prussia of forcing her, on pain of war, to declare, that she took possession of Hanover, not provisionally but in perpetuity, and also to shut her ports against Great Britain; the overthrow of the Germanic constitution, the extinction of the imperial power, and the placing Bavaria and thirty other princes under the tutelage of France; the spoliation of the Prince of Orange; Murat's violent occupation of

Essen, Werden and Elten; the no less violent annexation of Wesel to France; the

seizure of Ragusa, Gradiska, and Aquleia; the attempt to seduce the elector of Hesse from Prussia; the perfidious conduct of Bonaparte towards Prussia in the course of his negotiations with Russia and Great Britain; the continuance of the French armies in Germany; the assumption of the power of sovereignty, and the establishment of military tribunals in independent states, protected by Prussia, together with many other indications of hostility to that country, are detailed with a minute fidelity, and with all the aggravating circumstances of bad faith, shameless perfidy, and mortifying indiguity, by which they had been accompanied; and are contrasted with the accommodating forbearance and fidelity Prussia has given to the world her reatowards France of the Prussian governsons for arming against France, in a long ment. No man can read this paper withmanifesto, which can be considered in no out a thorough conviction that to maintain other light than as a declaration of war. It the relations of peace and amity with Bois drawn up in a manner which must be so naparte is hopeless. They will be mainwounding to the feelings of Bonaparte, tained no longer than it suits his convenithat it is 'mpossible to suppose that there ence. Prussia now pays dearly for her can remain the smallest chance of reconshort sighted policy, which led her vainly ciliation. The politics of France, it is af- to indulge the expectation, that by a system firmed, have been the scourge of humanity of neutrality and friendly concession, she for fifteen years. An insatiable ambition should attach to her interests the ruler of is still the ruling passion of that government France. She only excited his cupidity by which uses arms and treaties with the same her concessions; while by her neutrality views of lawless aggression. The forcible she left him free to break down those barimposition of a constitution on Holland riers on which her own security depended. and Switzerland; the invasion of Han- We greatly fear that the same timid, irreover in profound peace, and in contempt of solute, ruinous policy will now be pursued solemn treaties; the violation of the Ger- by Austria; and that instead of burying all man territory by the seizure and subse- past grounds of distrust, and at once rangquent murder of the Duke D'Enghein ing herself on the side of Prussia, she will (Germany, it is added has not yet avenged hesitate till the fatal blow is struck, which

will annihilate the remains of her former

greatness, and render vain every future effort to resist the overwhelming torrent of French ambition.

ony. Their number is estimated at 150,000. The French in very large force had assembled on the northern frontier of Franconia and were concentrated within

The manifesto closes with the following about forty miles of the Prussian line. Of passage.

"The motives which induce his Majesty to take up arms are not to satisfy his resentments, to increase his power, or to render a nation uneasy which he shall always esteem, as long as it confines itself to its just and natural interest; but to avert from his kingdom the fate which was preparing for it; to preserve to the people of Frederick, their independence and their glory; to rescue unfortunate Germany from the yoke by which it is oppressed, and to bring about a safe and honourable peace. The day on which he shall effect this will be the proudest of his life. The events of the war which is now beginning, are in the disposal of Supreme Wisdom. His Majesty leaves it to others to indulge in premature exultation and gratuitous insult, as he has for a long time allowed them the miserable satisfaction arising from unjust invectives. He leads to an honourable combat an army worthy of its former glory. He reigns over a people of whom he may be proud; and while he is ready to shed his blood for them, he knows what he may expect from their energy and affection. Princes, the honour of the German name, who can confide in his gratitude and honour; and who, fighting by his side, are not dubious of victory, have joined their banners with his; and a Sovereign who adorns with his virtues one of the first thrones in the world, is penetrated with the justice of his cause. Every where his arms are blessed by the voice of the people, and even where they are silent from fear, their impatience is the greater. With so many motives to be conscious of her strength, Prussia may well be permitted continually to confide in her high destiny."

A Russian manifesto has also made its appearance, in which the Emperor Alex-. ander declares his determination, if no lasting peace can be obtained with France, to proceed to extremities, with a view to "secure the general safety, the preservation of our allies, and the diguity of our empire."

These declarations on the part of the allied powers have been followed by more efficient measures. On the 8th instant the Prussian armies, to which the Saxon forces have joined themselves, were ex tended in a line running nearly east and west, with their centre at Erfurt in Sax

the advance of the Russian forces no certain account has been received. Report states, that two armies of 50,000 men each had crossed the Oder, and were in full march to the scene of action. It is much to be feared however, that they will again be too late to assist in sustaining the first shock of the French troops. A decisive action must ere this time have taken place between the hostile armies. Bonaparte left Paris about the end of last month, to place himself again at the head of his troops, and we may fairly conclude that he will not delay offensive measures a single moment after he is prepared to commence them.

What part Sweden will act on this occasion is not known. Denmark preserves her neutrality: and that of Hesse is acknowledged both by Fiance and Prussia.

Since writing the above, accounts have been received (28 Oct.) of the hostile ar mies having been engaged for three successive days, 12th, 13th, and 14th instant, with various success. The issue on the whole appears to have been most disastrous to the Prussians. The brother of the king of Prussia has been killed, and the Duke of Brunswick, the generalissimo of the Prus sian armies, wounded. Great slaughter also said to have taken place on both sides. It is impossible to introduce at this late pe riod of the month, any details respecting the success of the French. It clearly ap pears that Saxony was in their power, and that they had got between the Prussian ar mies and Berlin. It is to be feared that the Prussians have no corps de reserve capable of arresting their progress. The Russians are reported to have entered South Prussia; but too late, we fear, to be of much use.

Calabria, it appears, has been evacuated by the British troops; and is reported to have become the scene of dreadful excesses in the warfare which still continues to be carried on between the French troops and the peasantry.

MALTA.

We are happy to state that the loss occasioned by the explosion which happened on the 18th July, is less than was at first apprehended. Instead of 1300 persons who were said in our last to have perished, the number is now estimated at 240.

GREAT BRITAIN.

was captured as she was returning to Port, by Admiral Louis.

A Spanish frigate and ten gun boats were attacked by two English frigates on the 24th of August, within two leagues of the Havannah, in the Island of Cuba. The frigate and gun boats were supported by the batteries on shore. In the end, however, two of the gun boats were blown up, five sunk, and three driven on shore; the batteries were silenced, and the frigate taken. It is said that half a million of dollars were found on board.

Our homeward bound Jamaica fleet encountered a dreadful storm on the coast of America about the end of August; by which the ships were dispersed, and it is feared many have been lost. A part of the convoy is arrived.

In the same storm Sir R. Strachan's squadron suffered severely, as did also that of Willaumez of which he was in pursuit. A ship of the line belonging to the latter, has been destroyed on the coast of America, and it is expected that the rest will be met with.

An attack, by way of experiment, has been made on Boulogne harbour. Anum. ber of boats provided with inflammable arrows were sent in during the night, and commenced a discharge which lasted for half an hour. The effect is not very pre cisely known; but it is reported to have been such as affords reason to believe that the destruction of the flotilla is an attain. able object.

DEATHS.

Aged 66, the Rer. JOHN HUTTON, VIcar of Burton in Kendal, Westmoreland.

In his 43d year, the Rev. JOHN WEATHERHEAD, Curate of Hurstmonceux, Sussex, and late of St. John's college, Cambridge.

Near Stayley-bridge, co. Lancaster, in his 35th year, the Rev. JOHN KENWORTHY, curate of that place.

Suddenly, of apoplexy, as he was walk. ing in Fleet Street, aged 50, Captain Jo SEPH TURNER, a master and commander of the Royal Navy.

Aged 72, BENJAMIN BELL, Esq. surgeon in Edinburgh, and author of several valuable works in surgery.

At Barbadoes, aged 50, on the day which had been appointed for the swearing

Aged 60, the Rev. Mr. EwEN, of Ray- him in as president and commander in don, near Southwold.

At Pontefract, in Yorkshire, the Rev. JAMES BINDLESS, M. A. of Queen's college, Oxford, and master of the King's school at Pontefract.

At East Harsley, the Rev. J. STEELE, curate thereof, and master of the grammar-school there.

At Fleet, co. Lincoln, the Rev. J. ASHLEY, rector of that parish.

At Petworth, the Rev. THOMAS VERNON, rector of Sutton, Sussex, and of Penselwood, Somerset.

In his 73d year, the Rev. JOHN PHELPS, rector of Christon, near Axbridge, Somer

set.

At Richmond, Surrey, advanced in age, the Rev. WILLIAM AFFLECK, rector of North Luffenham, co. Rutland, and vicar of Potton, co. Bedford.

At his rectorial-house at St. Maryat-Hill, London, aged about 63, the Rev. JOHN BRAND, M. A. rector of the united parishes of St. Mary-Hill and St. Andrew Hubbard, in the city of London, and resident secretary of the Society of Antiquaries.

chief of that island, the Hon. JN. INCE.

Found dead in the road, near to his close gate, Mr. DAWSON, a reputable farmer, of Flintham, co. Lincoln. He had been to fetch a horse, from which he is supposed to have received a kick, which occasioned his death.

Burnt to death, in consequence of her clothes taking fire by setting too near it, aged six years, a daughter of -North, of Mill-lane, Coventry.

Scalded to death, by falling into a copper of boiling water, aged eight years, a son of Robert Swan, Esq. of Morton, near Gainsborough, co. Lincoln.

Drowned, while endeavouring to moor his father's boat, aged nine years, a son of Templeman, a waterman at Arundelstairs, Strand.

Drowned, while bathing in the river Kennet, aged 19, Jos&PH, son of the Rev. James Bicheno, of Newbury, Berks.

In his 50th year, in consequence of a fall from his gig in returning to his seat at Wymbury, THOMAS LOCKYER, Esq. an opulent merchant of Plymouth.

A fine boy, 18 months old, the son of a

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