Mr. Timothy Pickering has addressed a series of letters to his fellow-citizens of America, against the continuance of the war; in one of which he offers to prove, that while Jefferson and his Secretary Madison were making the most amicable public professions towards Great Britain, they repeatedly declared in private, that they wished for a war with this country on any terms.

While one of our squadrons is carrying on hostilities in the Chesapeake, another at the mouth of the Delaware has bombarded Lewistown. Commodore Beresford, commanding the latter squadron, demanded a supply of water, which the governor refused; a correspondence then ensued, in which the Commodore announced his determination to bombard the town if the refusal was persisted in. The Governor was inflexible, and the Commodore carried his threat into execution. The American coast is in alarm from Boston to Charlestown.

The inhabitants of the city of St. Domingo, in the island of St. Domingo, have thrown off their allegiance, and declared themselves independent of Old Spain.

AFRICA.

The brig Charles, Captain Graham,

bound to the coast of Africa, struck on a reef of the Tongui Rocks, about five miles from the shore, and twenty miles South of the river Gambia, on January 5th, about 11 o'clock at night. The natives, a tribe of Mandingoes, attacked the wreck in great numbers, considering ber as lawful prize. The Captain and one of the passengers were killed. The Rev. Leopold Butscher, Missionary of the Church Missionary Society for Africa and the East, was on board with his wife, and seven other persons attached to the Mission. Notwithstanding every exertion of the crew and Missionaries, assisted by a force dispatched with the utmost promptitude by Major Chisholm, Commandant of Goree, but a small part of the cargo was saved, the rest being plundered by the natives. Every attention was paid to the Missionaries in their

distress by Major Chisholm, and by Lieut.-col. M'Carthy, Governor of Senegal. One of their party died, and was buried at Goree; and the rest hired a Spanish vessel to convey them to the Society's settlements in the Rio Pongas, whither they were bound.

ASIA.

It appears that a dreadful storm has ravaged the Eastern Seas. The Abercrombie, from Bombay to China, and the Coromandel, from Bengal to Batavia, are totally lost near the Caramata passage; the crews were saved. The Charlton is lost in the Red Sea; the Marquis of Huntley and the Cirencester have been dismasted between Bombay and China.

The following advertisement appeared in the Batavia Gazette of the 3d of October:-"For private sale-about 60 cows, some of them with calves; a strong" close carriage, with glass windows, lately fitted up for an English Gentleman, and a coachman and his wife both young."

COUNTRY NEWS.

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April 14. The side wall of Mr. Barton's flour warehouse, in London road, LiverEvery pool, fell with a dreadful crash. floor broke down, destroying all the property on the premises: Mr. and Mrs. Barton, and one daughter, who had all retired to rest, slept on the first floor, and were precipitated into the cellar. neighbours, on forcing the front door, discovered Mrs. Barton clinging to a wooden prop, having miraculously escaped unburt: soon after, the daughter, a young girl of 13, who was considerably injured, but not dangerously; and about a quarter of an hour afterwards the body of Mr. Barton was extricated from the ruins, lifeless. The principal room in the warehouse had been generally used for exhibitions, at the tinc of the fairs held in that neighbourhood and was engaged for a similar purpose on the 17th, when the consequences might have been still more calamitous.

April 17. A sumptuous entertainment was given at the seat of Sir Charles Morgan, bart. at Tredegar, Monmouthshire, to upwards of 6000 persons, on the occasion of his eldest son coming of age.

Mr. Cameron ascended from Glasgow in a balloon, which had been for some time in preparation. The balloon went up in a fine style, took a South-Easterly direction, and descended at Falnash, co. Roxburgh, having travelled 74 miles in an hour and twenty minutes. The money collected did not cover the Aeronaut's

small tenements, the Custom-house, and two large stores facing the Harbour; and the whole circle of buildings were soon destroyed, with their valuable contents. The Custom-house being the most remote, the principal part of its contents was saved.

April 23. Mr. Dupree's villa (late Mr. Burke's) at Beaconsfield was consumed by fire. The loss is estimated at 30,000.

May 1. Newbyth, the seat of Mr. Baird, near Markle, N. B. was completely destroyed by fire, except the two wings, which contained the library. The furniture of the lower rooms was also saved.

May 2. In a severe storm of thunder and lightning at GreatWaldingfield, Suffolk, a poor woman, of the name of Goddard, was struck dead, and her husband was so much injured by the electric fluid that he survived only a few hours; their son was also much affected by the same flash. The storm was attended with hail-stones of very considerable size, which lay on the ground in some parts several inches deep. -At Borstead and Lawshall the rain fell in such torrents as, in several places, to wash the growing crops off the lands. May 10. Three officers of the Inverness Militia at Portsmouth, sailing in a pleasureboat between the prison-ships, a sudden current of wind upset the boat, which immediately sunk. Two of the officers kept themselves upon the surface until boats took them up; but the other was in imminent danger of drowning. A French prisoner on board the Crown, uamed Morand, jumped off the gangway into the water, and, by putting his feet under the Officer's body as he was sinking, raised him to the surface, and held him fast till further assistance was obtained. A proper representation has been made to Government, and, no doubt, one part of the brave fellow's reward will be a release from his present situation.

May 19. A violent storm of rain and hail, and thunder and lightning, took place in the neighbourhood of Chulmleigh. The church and steeple were much damaged by the lightning and the marshes were entirelyoverflowed for a considerable distance. The water, in some places, rose ten feet in the short space of fifteen minutes; and bridges, hay-ricks, fences, &c. swept away. Mr. John Shute, of Dolton, in attempting to pass over Newnham Bridge, was unfortunately drowned. The storm appears to have been partial, and was not felt at other towns in the North of Devon, at no great distance from Chulmleigh.

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May 23. Mr. Weal, a very extensive farmer near Croydon, had last week 24 sheep and lambs killed by the lightning, in their fold.

The pretensions of Anne Moore, of Tutbury, to live without bodily sustenance, have at length been set at rest. Several respectable Gentlemen in that neighbour

hood agreed. with her own consent, to watch her, to prevent the secret conveyance of food to her, and to ascertain whether her powers eorresponded with her pretensions. She gave in on the ninth day of the watch, by which time she was reduced to a state of extreme debility and emaciation. For eight hours preceding she had been supplied with vinegar and water, to the extent of six or eight ounces, which she sucked from a moistened handkerchief. When the Gentlemen forming the watch left her, the pulse was entirely gone at one wrist, and at the other was like a fine thread, intermittent, and 100 in a minute.-The Committee who conducted the investigation have published the declaration and confession made by this woman before Mr. Lister, a magistrate of Stafford. In this paper she humbly asks pardon of all persons whom she has deceived and imposed upon, implores the Divine mercy and forgiveness, and declares that she has occasionally taken sustenance for the last six years.

In the populous City of Glasgow, containing about 100,000 inhabitants, the Small Pox has greatly declined. By the Glasgow Bills of Mortality it appears that forty-nine persons died by the Small Pox in 1811, and in 1812 only twenty-four persons died of this disease. Prior to the introduction of Vaccination, several hundreds annually died of the Small Pox.

DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.

Wednesday, April 28.

The Congratulatory Address of the Corporation of London was presented to the Princess of Wales at Kensington Palace. The Lord Mayor. Recorder, Chamberlain, Alderinen, Sheriffs, and Common Council, assembled, and left Guildhall about twelve o'clock; and the procession arrived at Kensington Palace about two. The Address was read by Mr. Recorder; and her Royal Highness returned the following answer. "I receive with the greatest satisfaction the congratulations of the City of London. No branch of the House of Bruns. wick can everforget to whose exertions chiefly is owing the Throne of these Realms; and I have now peculiar reason to know thevalue of the Constitution which those exertions purchased, because I have found it a sure protection when I had no other defence.

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-The extraordinary situation in which I was placed compelled me to come forward in behalf of my honour and my life. -- I have been rewarded, not only by the universal acknowledgment of my innocence, but by testimonies of affection from a loyal and high-spirited people; which I shall gratefully remember as long as I live. At the present moment I am rather disposed to dwell upon this pleasing circumstance, than upon any recollection of a less agree

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able kind. The trials, however, which 1 have undergone, will, I ain confident, produce one good effect, they will confirm in my daughter's mind that attachment to the Constitution which she already cherished, and impress her more and more with the conviction, that no station can be secure except in a free country; it is both the interest and the most sacred duty of an English Monarch to watch over the liberties of the people."-The Princess de livered her answer with great dignity and feeling. The Lord Mayor, Recorder, and ́Aldermen, were received graciously, and kissed hands. Her Royal Highness, when the Corporation had quitted the Palace, went to the window, and shewed herself to the people assembled on the grass-plat.

Addresses have also been presented to her Royal Highness, from Westminster, Middlesex, Southwark, Bristol, Monmouthshire, and many other parts of the Kingdom. The answers, of the Princess have been marked with strict propriety, much good sense, and great moderation. This is particularly observable in the reply to the Westminster Address, which spoke of the "cold-booded apathy of a corrupt majority of the House of Commons on receiving her appeal.” — After thanking the addressers, her Royal Highness concludes by saying," Permit me to add, that there can be no doubt, that the refusal of Parliament to entertain the question originated only in a conviction that my innocence stood above all suspicion, and in apprehension that Parliamentary interference might delay the restoration to my daughter's society, so universally desired." The Duke of Cumberland, accompanied by Captain Portier, his equerry, left town on Wednesday for Yarmouth, where he embarked for Prussia. It is conjectured that his Royal Highness's stay will be of some duration, as his stud of horses and his cellar of wines have been disposed of. Sixteen of his Royal Highness's horses were sold for 1303 guineas.

"Windsor Castle, May 1. His Majesty has been in a tranquil and verycomfortable state throughout the last month." (Signed by the four Physicians.)

Wednesday, May 5.

Being the first day of Term, the ViceChancellor made his first formal appearance in the Court, accompanied by the Chancellor and the Master of the Rolls. He merely took his seat for a few minutes on the right hand of the Chancellor, on the side of the Court next the Bench door, the Master of the Rolls being on the left of the Chancellor. He entered the Hall immediately after the Master of the Rolls, next after whom the Act gives him the precedence.

Thursday, May 6.

solis was visited by a severe At eleven at night the

vivid flashes of lightning produced considerable alarm; and were followed by peals of thunder, which resembled the explosion of a mine. A heavy fall of rain succeeded. At Greenwich the lightning struck the spire of the Church, knocked down the vane and stone work, and did damage to the amount of 1000%

Friday, May 7.

Mr. Brougham noved, in the Court of King's Bench, for a new trial, in the libel cause, Kirkpatrick v. Creevey, M. P. (see p. 382.) on the ground of misdirection on the part of the Learned Judge. The Court, after attentively hearing the arguments of the Counsel, refused the application.—Mr. Creevey appeared on the 19th inst. iu the Court of King's Bench, to receive judgment. The Court had, by their verdict, established, that though a Member may say what he pleases in Parliament, he cannot publish his speech, if it contains a libel on any person's character, without being amenable to the Law. Mr. Creevey, in his affidavit, now denied the jurisdiction of the Court over him; which being overruled by Lord Ellenborough, he was sentenced to pay a fine of 1007. to the King, or be imprisoned until it be paid. Mr. Creevey paid the money, and withdrew. He was accompanied into Court by five Noblemen and twelve Members of Parliament.

Thursday, May 13.

Part of the Southern boundary wall of the Marshalsea Prison, near St. George's Church, Southwark, gave way with a terrible crash, when one prisoner was killed, another died in St. Thomas's Hospital, and several were severely maimed.

The Earl of Moira's house, in St James's Place, has been knocked down at the hammer for the sum of 14,200 guineas: Sir T. B. Leonard was the purchaser.

The Managers of the British Institution, as a tribute to the memory of Sir Joshua Reynolds, have borrowed 130 of his performances, which are now on exhibition for the benefit of Students. Sir Joshua's performances are believed to exceed 5000.

THE DOLLAR SOCIETY, patronized by Lady Inglis.-The object of this Institu tion is, to furnish temporary Relief to all who may be in want, especially to the aged of good character who have seen better days, without distinction as to Country or religious persuasion. As the 'membership of this Society reaches to all who subscribe One Dollar annually, persons of limited incomes have an opportunity of gratifying the best feelings of the heart. The Society was only formed Jan. 1st, 1812; but, by its increase of Members, has been enabled to relieve a great number of Families from great distress by affording them money, fuel, cloathing, medicine, &c,

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THEATRICAL REGISTER.

DRURY-LANE THEATRE. April 22. Recrimination; or, a Curtain Lecture; a Comedy, by Mr. Clarke, author of "The Kiss." It met with an unfavourable reception, and was withdrawn after the first representation.

May 13. The Russian; a Melo-drame, in two acts.

COVENT GARDEN THEATRE.

April 19. Aladdin*; or, The Wonderful Lamp; a Melo-drame, borrowed from that inexhaustible mine of pantomimical entertainments, "The Arabian Nights." April 27. Education; a Comedy, by Mr. Morton.

GAZETTE PROMOTIONS. Whitehall, April 30. Henry Richmond, esq. a Commissioner of the Customs, vice Frewin, retired.

Whitehall, May 1. Archibald Campbell, esq. one of the Lords of Session, a Lord of Justiciary in Scotland, vice Sir William Honeyman, bart. resigned.-David Cathcart, esq. Advocate, one of the Lords of Session, also vice Honeyman.

Westminster, May 4. Sir Wm. Garrow, knt. his Majesty's late Solicitor General, to be his Majesty's Attorney General Robert Dallas, esq. one of his Majesty's Counsel, and late Chief Justice of Chester, to be his Majesty's Solicitor General. -And Richard Richards, esq. one of his Majesty's Counsel, to be Chief Justice of Chester.

Whitehall, May 11. Viscount Melville, Admiral Domett, Sir J. S. Yorke, Right hon. W. Dundas, Sir G. Warrender, J. Osborn, esq. and Lord H. Paulet, Commissioners for the office of Lord High Admiral.

Carlton-house, May 17. Major gen. the Hon. Sir Charles Stewart, K. B. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the King of Prussia.

CIVIL PROMOTIONS.

Rev. Arthur Onslow, D. D. Dean of Worcester, to the Mastership of St. Oswald's Hospital, near Worcester.

Rev. William Farish, professor of chemistry, Jacksonian Professor in the University of Cambridge, vice Wollaston,

Smithson Tennant, M. D. of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, Professor of Chemistry, vice Farish.

Rev. Josiah Thomas, rector of Street and Walton, Somerset, Kingston Deverell R. Wilts, vice Phillott, resigned.

Rev. J. Leigh, Chilfrome R. Dorset, vice Bryett, deceased.

Rev. Lewis Maxey, rector of Bayford, Bridge Sollers R. Herefordshire.

Rev. R. H. Woolley, to the Donative of Middleton, Warwickshire.

Rev. Richard Davies, St. Nicholas V. Leicester.

Rev. H. A. Hughes, Honiton R. Devon.
Rev. Mr. Beaumont, Plumtree R.

Rev. Brook Grisdale, D. D. Chancellor of Carlisle, to a stall in Norwich Cathe dral, vice Landon, promoted.

Rev. Joseph Thomas Lawton, A. M. Walsham-le-Willows Curacy, Suffolk.

Rev. Mr. Leigh, Bilston Perpetual Curacy, Warwickshire.

Rev. Hugh Morgan, prebendary of Hereford Cathedral, Moccas R.

Rev. W. J. Rees, rector of Cascob, Rural Dean of Melenith sub Ithon, Radnorshire.

Rev. Henry Wake, A. M. vicar of Mere, Wilts, Over Wallop R. Hants.

Rev. William Wilbraham, B. A. Upton St. Leonard's Perpetual Curacy, vice Commeline, resigned.

Rev. Richard Turner, B. D. Ormesby V. with Scroutby, Norfolk.

Rev. George Burges, B. A. Moulton V. near Acle, Norfolk.

Rev. W. T. Thackray, A. M. Grantham Lectureship, Lincolnshire.

Rev. Dr. Hoskins, rector of Appleton, Berks, Combe Prebend, vice Nicholl, dec.

Rev. R. H. Newell, B. D. Hormead Parva R. Herts.

Rev. C. B. Ponsonby Lowther, M. A. vicar of Cowarne Magna and Glasbury, Orcheston St. George R. Wilts.

Rev. L. Venables Vernon, son of the Archbishop of York, Rothbury R. Northumberland.

Rev. W. J. G. Phillips, vicar of Eling, Hants, Millbrooke R. in the same county. Rev. Thomas Hooker, Syde R. Gloucestershire.

Rev. Thomas Hay, D. D. Northrepps R. Norfolk.

Rev. Geoffrey Hornby, Ailmerton R. with Runton, and Felbrigg R. with Melton, Norfolk.

Rev. W. Farley Wilkinson, North Walsham V. with Antingham St. Margaret

ECCLESIASTICAL PREFERMENTS.

Rev. C. Phillott, Frome V. Somerset, vice Ireland, deceased.

* See before, p. 415. GaNT. MAG. May, 1813.

Rev. C. Brown, Whitestone R. Devon. Rev. T. Bartlorn, preceptor of Exeter Cathedral, Idle Curacy, Devon.

DISPENSATION.

Rev W. Waters, M. A. rector of Dunsby, Lincolnshire, to hold Sempringham cum Pointon V. in the same county.

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