horses killed under him. With regard to SANTERRE, after having fought like a true sans cullote, he disappeared, and we know not what has become of him, The enemy are masters of the Loire. We have lost our provisions, our ammunition, and almost the whole of our artillery. There is no strong place between Saumur and Paris to check the progrefs of the rebels. Let all France rise, or France will be lost! A villain named FRANCOIS had the audacity to spike up three pieces of cannon, which were on the principal square. In several of the houses the people fired on our troops from the windows.

General GASTON's army is represented as now amounting to 150,000 men strong; and menaces Angers, Nantes and Rennes.

The soldiers of the battalions of Paris that were at Versailles, and destined for the expedition of la Vendee, have declared that they will not set out till they are paid.

Such are the reports that at present seem to bear the best appearance of probability respecting that unfortunate country.

MISCELLANEOUS.

A projected partition of certain French territories among the combined powers, has got into all the papers. This seems to be merely conjectural, and not worth repeating. Unfortunately the allotment that has been afsigned to Britain, is of a nature too tempting to the cupidity of the good people of this island, not to induce many of them to grasp at it with avidity, so as to reconcile them to the continuance of a war, the great object of which [the security of Britain and her allies against the attacks of France;] seems now to be nearly attained. The French islands in the West Indies are said to be intended to fall to the fhare of the Dutch and Britain. The capture of Tobago has already awakened our desire for plunder; and the capture of Martinico and Guadaloupe are announced as probably at hand, which will excite the national appetite to a still greater degree; the consequences of which, in the present state of this country, are much to be dreaded.

The town of Glasgow has agreed unanimously to petition the king, on account of the great commercial distresses to which the nation is subjected by the war, to be graciously pleased to embrace the earliest opportunity that occurs, consistently with the safety of this nation, to put a termination to the war. It is to be regretted that some of the lower classes of the people about Glasgow should have been suspected of favouring anti-monarchical principles, which may probably make the resolutions of this superior order of citizens have less weight with the nation at large than their im portance ought to claim.

The most remarkable political debates that have occurred in parliament since our last, were a motion introduced by LORD STANHOPE in the house

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of Peers June 17th, intended to censure Lord Auckland, in which the noble mover made some severe animadversions on some new treaties of alliance, particularly one with Russia, in which Britain engages not to enter into any peace till the court of St Petersburgh fhall consent to it. On that occasion, the DUKE OF CLARENCE said, "That he had approved the war in its commencement, no man could doubt, for he had spoken and voted in its support; the ends for which it had been commenced, appeared now to him to be completely attained. Holland was at the commencement of the war in danger; that danger now no longer existed,” and he gave it as his opinion, that "the sooner an honourable peace was concluded, the more it would conduce to the prosperity and happinefs of this country."

A motion on the subject of the war was also made in the house of Commons on the 18th, by Mr Fox, on nearly the same grounds, which was negatived by the great majority of 140, there being against the motion 187, for it 47. It is to be regretted, that in questions of this nature, no man of a temperate disposition who has no desire either to diminish the influence of the minister, or to augment the power of a party can be found, who will come forward with a set of moderate propositions that could be adopted in their full extent, by every well disposed person in the house, instead of connecting the reasonable part of the proposition with others so extrávagantly absurd, as must determine every person who is not of the party to op pose it

One patriotic act unconnected with party, has been fortunately passed during the present sefsion of Parliament; the taking off the coasting coal duty in Scotland, which will, if properly followed up, be productive of more real benefit to this nation, than can he derived from the acquisition of much territory. Mr Dundas has, there is good reason to believe, the merit to have planned and perfected that act; even while those who are chiefly to be benefitted by it, were so much inattentive to their own interests as to lend him very little afsistance. There are other grievances arising from the operation of still more injudicious laws, which it is well known he is equally disposed to rectify, were the persons who ought to be more fully informed of these things than he can be expected to be, disposed to come forward "properly, and elucidate the subject. It is by such internal regulations only that the prosperity of a state can be augmented, and not by the acquisition of foreign territory.

A gallant action took place in the channel on the 18th, between the Nymph English frigate Captain Pellew, and the Cleopatra French frigate. mounting 40 guns and 120 men, commanded by Mr JEAN MULLON, which after a brave defence of fifty-five minutes close action, was boarded by Captain Pellew and carried. The brave MULLON and about sixty men were

killed in the Cleopatra, and thirty-three killed and twenty-seven wounded in the Nymphe.

The present session of parliament was closed on the 21st ult. by the fol lowing most gracious speech from the throne.

His Majesty's most gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament.
House of Lords, Friday June 21.

His majesty being seated on the Throne, and the Commons attending, the following most gracious speech was made to both Houses of Parliament: My Lords and Gentlemen,

The firmnefs, wisdom, and public spirit by which your conduct has been eminently distinguished on the many important occasions which have arisen during the present sefsion, demand my peculiar acknowledgements.

Your firm determination to support the established constitution, and the zealous and general concurrence in that sentiment which my subjects have so strongly and seasonably manifested, could not fail to check every atsempt to disturb the internal repose of these kingdoms; and you will, I doubt not, in your several counties encourage the continuance of the same vigilant attention to that important object.

The rapid and signal succefses which in an early period of the campaign have attended the operations of the combined armies, the respectable and powerful force which you have enabled me to employ by sea and land, and the measures which I have concerted with other powers for the effectual prosecution of the war, afford the best prospect of an happy issue to the important contest in which we are engaged. It is only by perseverance in vigorous exertions, and by endeavouring to improve the advantages already acquired, that we can hope to obtain the great end to which my views are uniformly directed-the restoration of peace on such terms as may be consistent with our permanent security, and with the great tranquillity of Europe.

Gentlemen of the House of Commons,

I return you my particular thanks for the cheerfulness and dispatch with which you have granted the necessary supplies, and I am happy to reflect that you have been enabled liberally to provide for the exigencies of the public service in a manner so little burdensome to my people.

My lords, and gentlemen,

The arrangements which you have formed for the government of the Britifh territories in India, and for our commerce in that part of the world, will I doubt not, secure and augment the important benefits which we have already derived from those valuable pofsefsions. It has been impofsible for me to see without concern, the embarrassment which has lately arisen in the state of commercial credit, but the steps which you have taken to prevent the progrefs, appear already to have been productive of very salutary conse quences; and while they have afforded a striking instance of your attention to the interests of my people, their effect has furnished additional reason to believe, that the distress which has been felt, proceeded from a concurrence of temporary causes, and not from any diminution of the real wealth, or any failure in the permanent resources of the country.

I have much satisfaction in reflecting on the effectual protection, which I have been enabled to afford to the trade of my subjects since the breaking out of the war: I am at the same time persuaded, that if our commer cial interests had unavoidably been affected to a more considerable extent, it would not have been forgotten, that we are contending four our future security, and for the permanent preservation of advantages, the most st

ing and the most valuable which any nation has ever, through the blessing of providence, been permitted to enjoy.

Then the lord chancellor, by his majesty's command, said,

My Lords and Gentlemen,

It is his majesty's royal will and pleasure that this parliament be prorogued to Tuesday the 13th of August next, to be then here holden; and this parliament is accordingly prorogued to Tuesday the 13th day of August next.'

A plan, proposed by Sir John Sinclair, for establishing a chartered bank, at Glasgow, was laid before a numerous meeting of the merchants, manu facturers, and traders in that city, who highly approved the principle of it, as tending much to the advantage of the trade and manufactures of that part of the country; and the appointed a committee of their number to consider what steps fould be taken to carry it into execution, and to report the same to a future meeting.

Orders are sent to Ireland for the immediate embarkation of the nine regiments for the Continent, formerly under orders to embark, but countermanded, on account, as is generally supposed, of the disturbances in Ireland.

On a final decision between the Lords Commissioners of the admiralty, and the Spanish minister, it was determined that the whole of the specie, c. recaptured by the PHAETON, on board the Spanish Register fhip and Dumourier privateer, fhould be restored to the Spaniards. The reason for its being returned is, that during the time the Government of Spain preserved its neutrality in the late war, twelve sail of merchantmen which were captured by the French, being brought into one of the ports of Spain, on a representation from this country were delivered.

The gentlemen of the county of Fife, were the first that offered a bounty to seamen who should enter to serve on board of the navy during the hostilities in which Great Britain is at present engaged; and in consequence thereof 138 have entered, and received the bounty.

Intelligence was lately received in town of fresh riots in the Midland counties. At Dudley in Worcestershire, the nailors and colliers have men to the number, is said, of not less than ten thousand. Their declared object is to obtain an increase of wages. Orders have been dispatched to the dragoons quartered in the neighbouring towns, to march instantly against the rioters but it was apprehended by the inhabitants of Dudley, that`if the troops did not arrive very soon, their houses would be destroyed.

The London Gazette contains an order continuing the bounty to seamen to the 1st day of next August.-Likewise an order of Council, prohibiting the exportatian of corn, throughout Great Britain, and allowing its importation, until 31st of August.

The East India company have contracted with the gentlemen of Cornwall to take annually 800 tons of tin, at 751. per ton, for twenty-one years to come, the whole amount of which is 1,260,000l.

SCOTS APPEALS.

The following is an accurate list of appeals from the COURT of SESSION in Scotland, that have been heard this Sefsion of Parliament, by the House of LORDS, with their determinations generally:

1. Duff versus Henderson. Tutors declared jointly and severally liable for their management, and liable in damages for acts of misconduct. Affirmed with 200l. costs.

2. Sir A. Ramsay v, Valentine (respecting a lease of lands.) Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remitted to the Court of Session.

Gairdner v. Middleton, (respecting certificates granted for muslins sent to London, which were seized by the customhouse there.)-Affirmed. 4. Duff v. Skene-NOMINAL and FICTITIOUS VOTES. Reversed. By this decision no qualification can be challenged, that has been four months on the roll, without an alteration of circumstances in the title. This corresponds with the later decisions of the Court of Sefsion, and former decisions of the House of Lords.

Lord Daer v. freeholders of Kirkcudbright -Whether the eldest sons of Scots Peers can vote in Scotland for, or be elected Members of Parliament -The Court of Sefsion found they could not.-Affirmed.

6. Balfour v. Scott. Dismissed. By this decision it was determined that the personal property of a person dying intestate, wherever it is situated, is distributable according to the law of the country where the deceased had his domicile.

During the last nine sefsions of parliament, one hundred and five appeals from the Court of Session have been determinated, only twelve of which have been totally reversed, which reflects great honour on the Court of Session, many of them being causes of great intricacy, doubt, and difficulty.

Robertson and Berry petitioned to be heard against a sentence of the HIGH COURT OF JUSTICIARY, imprisoning them for publishing and printing the Political Progress of Great Britain. The House of Lords found that there could be no appeal from the High Court of Justiciary in any case ei ther eivil or criminal.

We cannot close this article without observing, that Lord Thurlow, the late Lord Chancellor, took a leading part in determining the Scots Appeals this session, as he has done for thirteen years past. His lordship has investigated those intricate questions with the most patient and indefatigabe assiduity, and his decisions and opinions have given general satisfaction.

A General Court of Proprietors was lately held at the India House, when the Chairman called the attention of the Court to the annuity of 5000 1. proposed to be granted to the marquis Cornwallis-He said, it wouid be unnecessary for him to say one word on the eminent services the noble marquis has rendered the company, they were all acquainted with them; he therefore made no doubt but that the greatest unanimity would prevail. He should only have the resolution of the Court of Directors read, and submitted for their approbation.--Mr Henchman moved an amendment, viz.to leave out the words, " To the Marquis Cornwallis and his son lord Broome for the term of twenty years," To the marquis Cornwallis, his heirs, executors, administrators, or afsigns, for the term above specified."

The motion, with the amendment was put, and carried unanimously.

An Edinburgh Gazette has been established by authority of Parliament, the first number of which was published yesterday, and is to be continued every Tuesday and Friday. The new bankrupt act, requires, among other articles, that all advertisements raspecting sequestrations are to be inserted in this paper, otherwise the whole proceedings to be null and void.

Extract of a Letter from Athy, Ireland, June 19.

Last night Captain Ormfby, of the 44th regiment arrived here from Dub lin with a detachment of one hundred and fifty men, who with three troops of 4th dragoons marched this morning under the command of colonel Crad