"require from teir temporal sovereign, whatever may be his private opinion, "conformity to the rites and ceremonies of their established predominant religion." This, then, is the answer, and A. B. has prefaced it by saying it is his undisguised answer: now if it be any answer at all, I can collect no other meaning from it than this, viz. that let the written laws, as well as the spirit of the constitution, point ont in as forcible terms as language can invent, that no man can hold the sceptre but a protestant, yet that a catholic, with staunch" orthodox duplicity, might be justified in deluding the constitution and the people by professing himself a true protestant, though in his heart he should be a papist. This, then, is a tenet of the catholic faith, exactly according with the practice of vending, like any other saleable commodity, indulgencies for dissimulation! And we are called upon to expunge all the laws to which we are indebted for every thing we have left of English freedom and independence, and to admit the inroads of men who profess such principles as these! I shall now, Sir, only trouble you with observing upon that part of A. B.'s Letters, in which he would persuade us that no dinger is to be apprehended from Catholic pover in so enlightened and philosophical an age as the present. I would here ask A. B what extraordinary modern acts of wisdom and of justice he has discovered that by contrasting the present with former ages, he has found it to be so enlightened and philosophical? Has he been smitten with the promising appearance of our national debt; with the moderation of our Taxes; or with the Philosophy of the Inhabitants of Liverpool during the recent Election? Has hẻ been dazzled with the wisdom of those counsels which selected an Attorney General, who never had occasion to make use of the rudiments of arithmetic, as a fit person to be the Chancellor of Exchequer and Financier of a nation like this, and at a time like the present? Has he been enraptured with the seducing urbanity of a Lord High Chancellor, who in imitation of the two pious cardinals in the reign of Louis the 12th, joined in the festive dance; or, has he been entrapped with the superabundant morality of the society for the Suppression of Vice, who repress the wickedness of the age, by unfolding to the too wantonly curious minds of youth. scenes of iniquity, that otherwise might have eluded the observation of a green old age; or has A. B. built his discovery of such wisdom and philosophy on the unparalleled modesty of the beads of the Universities, who monopolize immense revenues by im posing on a credulous world, with that preposterous and arrogant assertion, that the knowledge of an obsolete language, which has been long rifled of every excellence, is the only read to wisdom? Sir, it is not a little preposterous, when we can say with... Juvenal, difficile est satyram non scribere," that it is difficult to write and not satirize the age, to boast of extraordinary wisdom and philosophy; but if we have really an anxiety to possess either, it seems absolutely necessary we should avoid so absurd an act, as that of prostrating the fences, which, with so much labour, our ancestors raised against encroachments, and of permitting our old enemies the Catholics, again to disturb our tranquility,ANTICATHOLICUS.-Lincoln's Inn. ༢ DOMESTIC OFFICIAL PAPER. CAPTURE OF MONTE VIDEO From the London Gazette Extraordinary; daved Downing Street, April 12, 1807. (Concluded from p. 1016.) Heavy as it was, our loss would have been comparatively trifling, if the breach had been open, but during the night, and under our fire, the enemy had barricadoed it with hides, so as to render it 'nearly impracticable. The night was extremely dark. The head of the column missed the breach, and when it was approached it was so shut up thas it was mistaken for the untouched wall. In this situation the troops remained under a heavy fire for a quarter of an hour, when the breach was discerned by Captain Renny, of the 40th light infantry, who pointed it out, and gloriously fell as he mounted it. Our Our gallant soldiers rushed to it, and, difficult as it was of access, forced their way into the town. Cannon were placed at the head of the principal streets, and their fire, for a short time, was destructive: but the troops advanced in all directions, clearing the streets and batteries with their bayonets, and over turning their cannon. The 40th regiinent, with Col Browne, followed. They also missed the breach, and twice passed through the fire of the batteries, before they found it.The 87th regt was posted near the North Gate, which the troops who entered at the breach were to open for them, but their ardour was so great that they could not wait. They scaled the walls, and entered" the town as the troops within approached it. At day light every thing was in our possession, except the citadel, which made a shew of resistance, but soon surrendered, and early in the morning the town was quiet, and the women were peaceably walking the streets.The gallantry displayed by the troops during the assault, and their forbearance and orderly behaviour in the town, speak so fully in their praise, that it is unnecessary for me to say how highly I am pleased with their conduct. The service they have been engaged in since we landed, has been uncommonly severe and laborious, but not a murmur has escaped them; every thing I wished has been effected with order and cheerfulness.-Our loss during the siege was trifling, particularly as we were not sheltered by approaches, and the enemy's fire of shot and shell was incessant. But it is painful for me to add, that it was great at the assault. Many most valuable officers are among the killed and wounded. Major Dalrymple, of the 40th, was the only field officer killed. Lieut. Colonels Vassal and Brownrigg, and Major Tucker are among the wounded. I am deeply concerned to say, that the two former are severely so. The enemy's loss was very great, about eight hundred killed, five hundred wounded, and the Governor Don Pasquil Ruis Huidobro, with upwards of 2000 officers and men, are prisoners. About 1500 escaped in boats or secreted themselves in the town.--From Brigadier Gen. the Hon. W. Lumley and from Col. Browne, I have received the most zealous assistance and support. The former protected the line from the enemy during our march, and covered our rear during the siege. The latter conducted it with great judgment and determined bravery.-The established reputation of the royal artillery has been firmly supported by the company under my orders, and I consider myself much indebted to Captains Watson, Dickson, Carmichael, and Willgress, for their zealous and able exertions. Capt. Fanshaw of the engineers was equally zealous, and though young in the service conducted himself with such propriety that I have no doubt of his proving a valuable officer. Owing to great fatigue he was taken ill in the midst of our operations, and Capt. Dickson readily undertook his office, and executed it with the greatest judgment.-From the heads of corps and departments from the general staff of the army, from the medical, and from my own personal staff, I have received the most prompt and cheerful assistance.—It is insufficient to say, that the utmost cordiality has subsisted between Rear Admiral Stirling and myself; I have received from him the most friendly attention, and every thing in his power to grant.The captains and offcers of the navy have been equally zealous to assist us; but I feel-particularly indebted to Captains Donelly and Palmer for their great exertions. They commanded a corps of marines and seamen that were landed, and were essentially useful to us with the guns, and in the batteries, as well as in bringing up the ordnance and stores.This dispatch will be delivered to you by Major Tucker, who was wounded at the assault; and as he has long been in my confidence, I beg leave to refer you to him for further particulars.I have the honour to be, &c.-S. AUCHMUTY, Brig. Gen. Commanding. P.S. I am extremely concerned to add, that Lieut. Colonels Vassal and Brownrigg both died yesterday of their wounds. I bad flattered myself with hopes of their recovery; but a rapid mortification has deprived his Majesty of two most able and gallant officers. Return of the killed, wounded, and missing, of the forces under the command of Brigadier-General Sir Samuel Auchmuty, between the 16th of January, the day of landing at the Panta de Caretas, to the 20th of January inclusive. Between 16th and 20th ult.; one lieut. 1 drummer, 18 rank and file, kilied: 2 majors, 3 captains, 1 lieut. 2 serjeants, 1 drummer, 119 rank and file wounded: 1 rank and file missing. -During the siege; one captain, 3 rank and file killed 1 lieut. 1 ensign, 12 rank and file wounded: 7 rank and file missing. -At the assault one major, 3 captains, 2 Lieutenants, 2 serjeants, 5 drummers, 105 rank aud file killed; 2 lieut. colonels, 3 captains, 8 lieutenants, 4 ensigns, 4 staff, 18 serjants, 5 drummers, 235 rank and file wounded.-Total, one major, 4 captains, 3 lieutenants, 2 serjeants, 6 drummers, 126 rank and file killed; 2 lieutenant colonels, 2 majors, 6 captains, 10 lieutenants, 5 ensigns, 4 staff, 20 serjeants, 6 drummers, 366 rank and file wounded; 8 rank and file missing.-captains Willgress and Crookshanks, and 31 rank and file, included in the above, have since returned to their duty. J. Bradford, dep. adj. -general-Officers killed and wounded.-killed upon landing lieut. Fitspatrick, ofthe 40th --Slightly woun ded upon landing-major Trotter, of the 83d; major Campbell, of the 40th; captain Wilgress, of the royal artillery; capt. Crook shanks, of the 38th; capt. Rogers of the 40th; lieut. Chawner, of the 95th.Killed during the siege; Capt. Beaumont of the 87th.Wounded during the siege; Lieut. O'Brien, of the 87th; the Hon. C. Irby, midshipman-Killed in the assault; Major Dalrymple, of the 40th ; Capt, Rennie, of ditto; Lieut. Alston, of ditto; Capt. Mason of the 38th; Lieut. Irwine, of the 87th; Capt. Dickenson, of the 95th. Wounded in the assault; Lieut.-Col. Brownrigg, of the 11th, since dead; Lieut. Smith, of the 40th; Ensign Cancern, of ditto; Lieut. Evans, of the 87th, severely; Lieut. M'Rea, of ditto, severely; Lieut.-Col. Vassal, of the 38th, since dead; Capt. Shipton, of ditto, severely; Lieut. Brownson, of ditto, dangerously; Ensign White, of ditto, severely; Ensign Willshire, of ditto, slightly; Ensign Fraser, of ditto, since dead; Paymaster Willshire; of ditto, severely; Adjutant Hewill, of ditto, dangerously; Assistant-Surgeon Garrat, of ditto, slightly; Capt. Wetham, of the 40th, severely; Lieut. Wallace, of ditto, dangerously; Lieut. Johnson, of ditto, severely; Lieut. Ramus, of ditto, severely; Major Tucker, of the 72d, slightly; Assistant-Surgeon Wildair, of the 87th, severely; Lieut. ScanJan, of the 95th, slightly; Lieut. M⭑Namara, of ditto, slightly. Return of ordnance, ammunition, arms, &c. taken from the enemy at Monte Video, Feb. 3, 1807.-Ratones Island. Total of guns, 312. Total of mortars, 13. Total of carronades, 10. Total of howitzers, 10 six and half inch, A. Watson, capt, commanding royal artillery. Admiralty Office, April 12, 1807.Captain Donnelly, of his Majesty's ship Ardent, arrived this morning with dispatches from Rear Admiral Stirling, commanding a squadron of his Majesty's ships in the Rio de la Plata, of which the following are copies: Diadem, off Monte Video, Feb. 8. SIR,I have peculiar satisfaction in congratulating my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty on the capture of Monte Video, as well from the importance of the conquest as from the honour which has thereby been acquired by his Majesty's arms. -Immediately on the arrival of Brigadier General Sir S. Auchmuty, at Maldonado, it was determined to invest this place, and having assembled our force off the Island of Flores, a descent was effected on the 16th ult. near Carreta Point, which is about 7 miles to the eastward of the town. The enemy had assembled in considerable numbers, and with several pieces of artillery seemed determined to oppose our progress, -The navigation of the Rio de la Plata, with the strong breezes, which we have experienced for several weeks rendered the landing of troops, and assisting their operations, very difficult, but the place chosen was happily adapted to allow the covering ves sels, under the direction of Capt. Hardyman, to approach so, close as to command the beach, and notwithstanding Le weather my threatened and was unfavourable, the soldiers got all on shore without a single accident of any kind, and were in possession of the heights before 6 o'clock, with such things. as the General wanted.-On the 19th the army moved forwards; and as an attempt to harass the rear was expected, I directed boats to proceed close along shore to look out for and bring off any wounded men, whilst the covering vessels were placed to prevent the enemy from giving annoyance, and I had the happiness to hear that all the sufferers were brought off, in despite of well directed efforts to destroy them. In the evening I dropped, with the fleet, off Chico Bay, near which the army encamped, within two miles of the city.I had landed about 800 seamen and royal marines, under the orders of Capt. Donnelly, to act with the troops; and, as I saw no advantage could result from any effort of ships against a strong fortress, well defended at all points, and which, from the shallowness of the water, could not be approached within a distance to allow shot to be of any use, I disposed the squadron so as to prevent any escape from the harbour, as well as to impede any communication between Colonna and Buenos Ayres, and confined whole attention to give every pos sible assistance in forwarding the siege, by landing guns from the line of battle ships, with ammunition, stores, provisions, and every thing required by the commander of the forces. The distance which the ships lay from the shore, with the almost constant high winds and swell we had, and the great way every thing was to be dragged by the seamen, up a heavy sandy road, made the duty excessively laborious. The squadron had almost daily 1400 men on shore, and this ship was often left with only 30 men on board. The defence made by the enemy protracted the siege longer than was expected, and reduced our stock of powder so low, that the king's ships, with all the transports, and what a fleet of merchantinen had for sale, could not have furnished a further consumption for more than two days, when a practicable breach was fortunately made, and on the 3d inst. early in the morning, the town and citadel were most gallantly carried by storm.lu a conversation with the general on the preceding day, I had made such a disposition of the smaller vessels and armed boats, as appeared most likely to answer a desired purpose, and so soon as Fort Saint Philip was in possession of the British troops, Lieut. W Milne, with the armed launches, took possession of the Island of Rattones, mounting ten guns, and garrisoned by 70 men, which surrendered without y resistance, although it is well adapted | for defence, and might have given considerable annoyance. A very fine frigate, mounting 28 guns, was set fire to by her crew, and blew up with an awful explosión; as also three gun bonts, but the other vessels in the harbour were saved by the exertion of Com people. It has been much the custom to speak slightly of the resistance to be expected from the Spaniards in this country; and with confidence of the facility which has been given to naval operations, by a prior knowledge of the river; but the battles Jately fought prove the former opinion to be erroneous, and experience evinces that all the information hitherto acquired had not prevented the most formidable difficulties.The conduct of the captains, officers, seamen, and royal marines of the ships and vessels, which I kept with me for this service, has met with my eutire approbation, and I feel persuaded that I should have had occasion to express my satisfaction with the exertions of the officers and crews of the Diomede and Protector, if I had not been obliged to detach them on other service.— I am minch indebted to the able assistance which Capt. Warren has afforded me; and I admire the zeal, the patience, and diligence of every individual in the fleet during the incessant fatigue which I have daily wit nessed. Captain Donnelly will have the honour to deliver this dispatch, and is fully able to give their lordships farther particu lars. Inclosed is a list of men belonging to the navy who were killed or wounded in the batteries; and also a list of the enemy's ships and vessels found in the harbour, with a return of ordnance, &e on the island of Rattones I have the honour to be, &c. CHARLES STIRLING, DAY mitted in a letter from the Right Hon. Gen. Fox, to the Right Hon. Wm. Windhamn: Extract of the Copy of a Letter from Major General A. M. Fraser, to the Right Hon. W. Windham, dated Alexandria, April ́6, 1807, transmitted to him by General Fox, the original not having been received. SIR; My letter of the 27th ult. has already informed you, that, in consequence of the strong representation of Major Missett, his Majesty's resident here, a copy of which I then transmitted, stating the risk the inhabitants of Alexandria ran of being starved, unless Rosetta and Rahmanie were taken possession of by his Majesty's troops, I had, with the concurrence of Rear Admiral Sir John Duckworth, detached the 31st regiment and Chasseurs Britanniques, under Major General Wauchope, and Brigadier General Meade, for that purpose: am now under the disagreeable necessity of ac quainting you, that, contrary to all expecta tion, this measure did not succeed. Our troops took possession of the heights of Abourmandour (which command the town) without any loss; but, from eircumstances as yet unexplained, the general, instead of keeping his post there, unfortunately was tempted to go into the town with his whole force, without any previous examination of it, when the troops were so severely hands led from the windows and tops of the houses, without ever seeing their enemy, that it was thought expedient to retire, more especially as Major General Wauchope was unfortunately killed, and the second in command, Brigadier General Meade, severely wounded. The troops, I understand, though certainly placed in a most trying and perilous situation, behaved extremely well, and after having suffered, I am sorry to say, very materially, in killed and wounded, (as you will see by the annexed returns,) retired to Aboukir, in good order, without molestation, from whence I directed them to return to Alexandria.-This has certainly been a very heavy and unexpected stroke upon us, more especially as every information led me to conclude, that the opposition, if any; would be trifling; and every precaution was recommended that prudence could suggest. -Finding, however, by the renewed representation of Major Missett, corroborated by the personal application of the Sorbagi, or Chief Magistrate, in the name of the people gs Downing Street, June 13, 1807-The at large, that a famine would be the certain following intelligence has been received by and immediate consequence of our remainViscount Castlereagh, one of his Majesty's ing at Alexandria, without the occupation of Principal Secretaries of State, from Major Rosetta, I have, with the concurrence, adGeneral Alex: M Kenzie Fraser, command-vice, and cooperation of Rear Admiral Sie ing his Majesty's dad forces in Egypt, trans-T: Louis, (who commands the squadron here [Here follows a list of the seamen and marines belonging to the squadron, who were killed and wounded at the capture of Monte Video, Feb. 3, 1807, amounting to 5-killed, 28 wounded, 4 missing. The The Gazette then gives a list of the prizes taken at Monte Video: they amount to 57. Among them are 8 ships from 28 to 20 guns each; 4 from 16 to guns each; the rest are Indiamen and merchantmen. J WAR IN EGYPT.From the Supplement to the London Gazette, June 13, 1807. to and file. Chasseurs Britanniques, 4 Captains, 5 Subalterns, 1 Adjutant, 4 Serjeants, 11 rank and file. Staff Corps, 1ranksand file. Total, 1 Brigadier General, a Brigade Major, 5 Captains, 10 Lieutenants, 2 Ensigns, 11 Serjeants, 1 Drummer, 251 rank and tile, ard JUNE 20, 1807Continental War since the departure of Sir John Duckworth,) detached another corps, under the command of the Hon. Brigadier General Stewart and Colonel Oswald (as per margin *), to effect this purpose, without which it appears impossible that the measure proposed by his Majesty's ministers, of keeping possession of Alexandria, can be accomplished. Extract of a Dispatch from Major General Fraser, to General the Right Hon. H. E. Fox, dated on board his Majesty's ship Canopus, Aboukir Bay, April 24, 1807. I have the mortification to acquaint you, that the second attempt that I thought necessary to make against Rosetta, has failed, owing to a great reinforcement of the enemy being sent down the Nile, from Cairo, which overpovered our troops, and obliged them to fall back with the loss, Lam grieved to say, of nearly 1000 men, in killed, wounded and missing... Among the latter are Lieut. Colonel M'Leod, Major Vogelsang, and Major Mohr, Brigadier General Stewart, who commanded the troops on this service, is only now upon his march towards Alexandria, with the remainder of his force, and has not yet sent me the details; but, as the Admiral thinks it necessary to dispatch the Wizard brig immediately from this Bay to Messina, I think it necessary to give you all the information I-am at present in possession of, and shall send you the particulare of this unfortunate affair, by his Majesty's ship Thunderer, which will leave Alexandria very soon; and as I have not time to ac. quaint his Majesty's ministers of this event, by this opportunity, I must request you to have the goodness to do it as soon as possible. Return of killed and wounded of the army in the action of the 31st of March, 1807, S at Rosetta. i bs Killed. Staff, 4 Major General. Royal Artillery, 2 rank and file. 31st Regiment, 1 Captain, 3 Serjeants, 3 Drummers, 69 rank and file. Chasseurs Britanniques, 4 Captain, Lieutenant, 3 Serjeants, 2 drummers, 99 rank and file. - Total, 1 Major General, 2 Captains, Lieutenant, 6 Serjeants, 5 Drummers, 170 rank and filean an WoundedStaff, Brigadier General, 1 Brigade Major Royal Artillery, 10 rank and file. 81st Regiment, & Captain, 6 Sus balterns, 7 Serjeants, k Drummer, 129 rank Sigose out it soon sitten Detachment of the rayal artillerys detachment of othe 20th light dragoons, des tachment of seamen, light infantry battalion, 1st battalion of 35th regiment, 2 battalion! of the 78th regiment, Regiment de Roll, amounting in the whale, oto sugu 2,500 men. Names of officers killed. Major General Wauchope, 31st Regiment, Captain John Robertson. Chasseurs Britanniques, Capt. B. de Serocourt, Lieut. D'Amiel, dhe bas › Nomes of officers wounded.--------- -Brigadier General the Hon. Robert Meade. 31st Regiment, Captains Horsburg (Brigade Majer), and Dowdll; Lieutenants E. Knox, Fearon, Thornton, Sleddor, and Ryan; Ensign Kirby. Chassenrs Britanniques, Captains Duhautoy, de Combremont, de Calonne, and de Lafitte; Lieutenants Le Maitre, J. Spitz, de Sault, and Klinger; Ensign Rou singnault, Adjutant. singnault, Adjutant. (Signed) GEORGE AIREY, Acting Deputy Adjutant General. N. B. Most of the wounded officers and men are recovering. 30 C. E FOREIGN OFFICIAL PAPERS. CONTINENTAL WAR Fifty-first Bula lein of the Grand French Armydoulkes Warsaw, Jan. 14.-On the 29th of De cember the annexed dispatch of Gen. Ben ningsen was received by the King of Prussia at Konigsberg. It was immediately published and posted up throughout the town, where it excited the greatest transports of joy. The king was publicly complimented on the occasion, but on the 31st in the erening, intelligence was given by some Prussian officers, corroborated by other advices from the country, of the real state of things. Sadness and consternation, were now so much the greater, as every one had abandoned him self to joy. It was then resolved to evacuate Konigsberg, and preparations were accord ingly made for that purpose. The treasure and most valuable property was immediately sent to Memel. The Queen, who was still ill, embarked on, the 3d of January for that town; the King set out from thence on the 6th. The remains of Gen Lestocq's division also departed for the same, after leaving at Konigsburg two battalions and a company of invalids.-The King of Prussia's ministry is composed in the following mauner:-Gen Ruchel, still ill of the wound he received at the battle of Jena, is appointed Minister1 at War-The President, Sagubarthey dsl appointed Minister of the Interior-The prest sent forces of the Brussión. Monarchinare, as followis: The, King is attended by £5001 troops both toot and horde-Gen Lestaca has soarcely 5000ment comprising theiángul |