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6 millions of dollars! which with the such nations from trading with any other in the Treasury at the beginning of the year, country in any articles, the growth, produce, have enabled us, after meeting the current-on manufacture of his Majesty's dominions. demands and Interest incurred, to pay more than 4 millions of the principal of our funded debt. These payments, with those of the preceding 5 years, have extinguished of the funded debe 251 millions of dollars, being the whole which could be paid or purchased within the limits of the law, and of our con

And the said government having also taken upon itself to declare all his Majesty's dominions to be in a state of Blockade, at a time when the feets of France and lier a allies are themselves confined within their own ports, by the superior valour and discipline of the British navy. Such attempts on the part of an

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millions of dollars. A portion of this sum of retiration, and warranting may he considered as a commencement of his Majesty enforcing the same prohibiaccumulation of the surplasses of the reve- tion of all commerce with France, which nue, which, after paying the instalments of that power vainly hopes to effect against the the deb as they shall become payable, will commerce of his Majesty's subjects, a prohi remain without any specific object. It may bition which the superiority of his Majesty's partly, indeed, be applied towards compl: naval forces night enable him to support, ting the defence of the exposed points of by actually investing the ports and coasts of our country, on such a scale as shall be the enemy with numerous squadrons and adapted to our principles and circumstances. cruisers, so as to make the entrance or a This objeet is, doubtless, among the first en- proach thereto manifestly dangerous.-His titled to attention, in such a state of our fi- Majesty, though unwilling to follow the exDances; and it is one which, whether we ample of his enemies, by proceeding to an have peace or war, will provide security extremity so distressing to all nations not where it is due. Whether what shall reengaged in the war, and carrying on their main of this, with the future surpluses, may accustomed trade; yet he feels himself be usefully, applied to purposes already au- bound by a due regard to the just defence of thorised, or more usefully to others requi- the rights and interests of his people, not to ring new authorities, or how otherwise they suffer such measures to be taken by the shall be disposed of, are questions calling for enemy, without taking the notice ce of Congress, unless they shall be part, to restratti this violence, and to e steps on his superseded by a change in our public rela- upon them the evils of their own injustice, tions, now awaiting the determination of Mr Munroe is therefore requested to apothers. Whatever be that determination, it prize the American Consuls and merchants is a great consolation, that it will become residing in England, that his Majesty has known at a moment when the supreme therefore judged it espechent to order. council of the nation is assembled at its post, no vessel shall be permitted to trade from and ready to give the aids of its wisdom and one port to another, both which ports shall authority to whatever course the good of our belong to, or be in possession of France or country shall then call us to pursue-Mather allies, or shall be so far under their conters of minor importance will be subjects of troul, as that Britishi vessels may not freely. fitore communications; and nothing shall trade thereaf: and that the commanders, of he wanting on my part, which inay give in his Majesty's ships of war and privateers formation or dispatch to the proceedings of have been instructed to warn every n neutral the legislature in the exercise of their high vesse, coming from any such port, and duties, and at a moment so interesting to the destined to another such port, public welfare THOMAS JEFFERSON. continue her voyage, and not to proceed to 319 dis any such port; and every vessel, after being AMERIČAN STATES Document accomso' warned, or any vessel coming from any g such port, after a reasonable time shall have besu afforded for receiving information of this his Majesty's order, which shall be found proceeding to another sncli port, shall be captured and brought m, and, together with her cargo, shall be condemued as lawful "prize: and that from this time all the measures authorised by the law of nations, and the respective treaties between his Majesty and the different neutral powers will be adopted, and executed with respect to ves

panying the President's Message Note communicated by Lord Howick to Mr. Munroe, dated Jan. 10, 1807 The undersigned, bis Majesty's Principal Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs, has received his Majesty's commands to acquaint Mr. Munroe, that the French government having issued certain orders, which to inviolation of the usages of war, purport to probibit the commerce of all neutral nations with his Majesty's dominions, and also to prevent

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sels attempting to violate the said order after this notice. (Signed), Howick.-Downing-street, Jan. 10, 1807,

BRITISH COMMERCE Patent relative to the Punishment of Persons in Sleswick 912 and Holstein, carrying on any Trade or Commerce with the Enemies of the Country.

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fulfil the first, and at the
me time the
most pleasing of its duties, in presenting to
your Majesty their respectful homage, and
also the assurances of their attachment, and
of the zeal with which its Members hope to
co-operate in the beneficial plans of your
Majesty for the happiness and prosperity of
your people. Sentiments, Sire, which,
were it possible, would be still increased
by the flattering expressions which your
Minister has communicated to us in your
aame. May Providence prosper all the de
signs of your Majesty, may ir bless your
cares and efforts, and also the person and
house of your Majesty; may it give us
peace, so necessary for the well-being and
tranquillity of mankind, and of this coun-
try, in particular; then shall we, under
the glorious sway of your Majesty, see those
bright days return, which a thick cloud has
overcast for so many years.-These, Sire,
are the fervent and honest wishes of this
Assembly, and of him who has the honour
to address you."

We, Christian VII., by God's grace, King of Denmark, Norway, &c. make known hereby, that as all trade and commerce between our enemies and the subjects of this country have already been declared criminal, during the present war, by our decree of the 9th of September last, we have thought proper to enact the following penalties against persons who may be found offending.-I. Any connection or correspondence with the subjects of Great Bri tain, though carried on by the means of a third person or party, shall be punished with severe imprisonment: but if the said correspondence shall have been carried on immediately between our subjects and the enemies of the country, the former shall be punished with death. H. Further, the goods, the objects of the said commerce, shall be confiscated, if found; but if not forthcoming, the criminals shall pay the value of them.-III. Any person giving information of any such trade or commerce, shall, upon conviction of the parties accused, receive a reward from our Royal Treasury, of from 50 to 100 rixdollars for each offence, but which shall also be repaid by the party or parties convicted.-IV. Over and above the reward specified in section III., the informer shall be entitled to half the value of the property confiscated. All persons whom this may concern, are hereby called upon to take notice. Given officially under our hand and seal, in our town, and fortress of Rendsburg, October 30, 1807-CHRISTIAN REN, MOSTENG. RANKAU.

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To this address his Majesty made the fol lowing reply- Gentlemen, I meet you again with pleasure it is with the greatest satisfaction that I see the important posts of Deputies to the Legislative Body filled with men like you, whom I know, whom I esteem, and who unite my approbation with the choice of their fellow-citizens. I shall always account it a satisfaction to make you participators in the little good which can be accomplished, or rather in shunning the evils which may be avoided; for in difficult circumstances, the latter mode of expres sion is more becoming than the former: I shall also, with pleasure, in all extraordinary cases, place my reliance on your decisions.My Minister for Domestic Affairs shall ap pear among you on Thursday next. will give you an account of the situation of affairs of what has been already done in accomplishment of the measures adopted in the former year, and of those which must yet be had recourse to: You will see, that notwithstanding the peace upon the Continent, our situation is yet extremely diffi cal; but still we may finally hope, that by a general peace we may reach the end of our miseres rely upon, and ha! always with confident expectation rely upon the sentiments, which you have testified for me,"

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A.

A. on "Perish Commerce, 882

A. B. on the Edinburgh Reviewers, 600
A. C. R. on the Ballot System, 408
A. G. on the New Finance Plan, 133
A. H. on the Elective Franchise, 343
Albion, on the Dominion of the Seas, 427
American States; on the Dispute with the, 181,
236, 249, 257,319, 359, 523, 594, 641, 673, 720,
961, 999

American States; a Merchant, on the Dispute with
the, 533

American States; R. M. on the Dispute with the,
538

Army; Propositions submitted to Parliament by
Mr. Windham and Lord Castlereagh respecting
the State of the. 348

Army; R. M. on the State of the, 666
Austria; on the State of, 849

B.

B. on "Perish Commerce," 883
Baggage Waggons; H. H. on, 660
Ballot System; A. C. R on the, 408

Basis of Right and the Right of Conquest; C, S:
on, 934

Boreas; Letter from Sir J. Saumarez on the Loss
.of the, 923

Bristol Meeting, for inquiring into the State of
the Elective Franchise, 210

Britannicus, on the Dominion of the Seas, 368
British Vuteran, A; n the Situation of Kilmain-
ham Pensioners, 630

Burdon, Mr.; on the Insurrection Bill, 403

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C. on "Perish Commerce," 886
Candiduc's First Letter, on the Dominion of the

Seas, and Expatriation of British Subjects, 506.
Second Letter, 706. Third Letter, 768
Cobbett, Mr.; his Letters to the Electors of West-
miuster, 225, 236, 257, 272, 321, 359
Cochrane, Lord; his Motion relative to Places
and Pensions, 97

his Motion relative to Abuses
in the Navy, 123
Commerce; Spence on, 705, 801,833, 865, 897
"Commerce," Petish, 801, 833, 865, 897, 1007
Commerce; W. F. S. on, 854

Continental War, 62, 84, 95, 148, 187, 220, 248,

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A. B. on the, 600..

Mr. Worthington's - First

Letter on the, 722. Second Letter, 824. Third
Letter, 982

Election Writs, 353

Elective Franchise; A. H, on the, 343

Este, General; Vindication of his Conduct, 212
Expatriation of British Subjects; on the, 532, 545,
646

Expatriation of British Subjects; S. V.'s First Let-
ter on the, 433. Second Letter, 607. Third
Letter, 610. Fourth Letter, 32. Fifth Let-
ter, 781.

F.
Factions; the Wrangling, 33
Finance Committec, 48

--First Report of the, 284
Finance Plan; A. G. on the New, 133

Foreign Official Papers, 27, 57, 90, 143, 187, 220,
248,305. 380,409, 456, 634, 790, 857, 1021
France and Prussia; on the Peace between, 103
French Empire; Annual Exposition of the State-
of the, 456

Funding System; W. B. on the, 630

H.

Hampshire Freeholder; his Letter on the Mouls--
ham Contract, 87

Hay, Captain, and Lord Kingston; Trial be--
tween, 1010

H. C. on the Dominion of the Seas and Dispute
with America, 556

H. H. on Baggage Waggons, 660
Hibernicus, on the Poor Laws, 629

I.

of

Ireland; Mentor's First Letter on the Defence of
400. Second Letter, 547. Third Letter, 757
Ireland's Internal Situation; M. H. First Letter

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"Letter from An Old Englishman, on the Danish
War, 534

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H.M

R. M. on the Dispute with the American
States, 538

(first) Sawney, on the Poor Laws, 540
H. C. ou the Dominion of the seas, and
Dispute with America, 55spa to

R. R. on the Dominion of the Sear, $64-
AB.
on the Edinburgh Reviewers, 600
A Plain Englishman, on the Danish Expe-

dition, 604 từ an ninh nh nobisdale

(second) 5. V. on the Expatriation of Bri-
tish Subjects, 607 0,1 me 1 X 490590
(third) S. V. on the Expatriation of British
Subjects, 610

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(second) M. H. on Ireland's Internal Situas
tion, 619

(third) M, H. on Ireland's Internal Situa

tion, 623,

Hibernicus, on the Poor Laws, 61978.
W. B. on the Funding System, 630.

A British Veteran; on the Situation of
Kilmainham Pensioners, 630 119.

661

Dun Scotus, on th. Poor Laws, 657
H. H. on Baggage Waggons, 660

Mr. Burdon, on the Dominion of the Seas,

(second) Wroc, on the Dominion of the
Seas 662

R. M. on the State of the Army, 666

A Subject of England, and no Citizen of
America, on the State of the West India Com-
merce, 690

(second) Candidus, on the Dominion of
the Seas, and Expatriation of British Subjects,
701

(first) Mr. Worthington; on the Edin-
burgh Reviewers, 722

A Madras Officer; on the State of the Na-
tive Troops in the East Indies, 728

(Fourth) S. V. on the Expatriation of Bris
tish Subjects, 732

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(second) Mentor, on the Defence of Ire
land, 754

7.57

(third) Mentor, on the Defence of Ireland,

Wroc, on Spence upon Commerce, 76061
Osgur, on the Sinking Fund, 766.
Scotus, on the Poor Laws, 766,100 dan di
(third) Candidus, on the Dominion of the
Seas, and the Expatriation of British Subjects,
768

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(second) R. R. on the Dominion of the s
Seas, 772
Mr. George Davey, on the Dominion of í
the Seas, 777

R, on the Dominion of the Scas, 280
(fifth) S. V. on the Expatriation of British
Subjects, 791

(second) Mr. Worthington; on the Edia-
burgh Reviewers, 824

A Young Soldier; on the Situation of the
Kilmainham Pensioners, 8390 3

A Land Owner, on Irish Tythes; 85#
W. F. S. on Commerce, 854

A. on " Perish Commerce, 882
B. on "Perish Commerce,” 8833/
C. on Perish Commerce," 886
Anish Protestant Gentleman, pr Irish-
Tythes, 889

gees,

Malb, on Mr. Wilberforcs, and the Molun

Mr. Spence, 924 12 12 1 ay

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