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SELF DEFENCE

The necessity of self defence is as plain as the noon day sun. The capacity of the United States to defend its trade and navigation is greater than most persons have believed. No nation, except Britain, has so much trade and a great trade will support a strong navy. France has not more sea coast, nor at this time more sailors, ships or commerce than we had in 1784. Her wealth, credit or naval resources are not in greater proportion; and after paying her vast armies, her means to equip and maintain a powerful fleet are not so great as those of America, whose credit is established, and whose sources of taxation are yet scarcely made to yield a quarter part of their practicable resource. It is evident that America may be, and sad events prove that she must resolve that she will be, and soon too, a great naval power. A few ships would check piracies on our coast, and straiten the rapacity of the Westindia Algerines. Fully to realize this desirable state of defence, there must be some years preparation, in time of peace, when labor and materials will be cheaper than at present. It will be our folly if we remain twenty years longer under guardianship to any European nation. There is treachery in all foreign protection, and we shall be branded as cowards if we seek safety in any way but by the exertion of our own strength and resources. It has cost a good deal to cure us of our foolish and almost fatal fondness for the French. We shall not love nor blindly trust the English Court. Let us build ships, fortify our ports and provide troops and arms sufficient to keep off invaders and suppress insurrections. [Minerva.]

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SELF DEFENCE.

f" THE necefity Of feif defence is as plain as the noon day fun. The capaci- ty Of the United States to defend its trade and navigation is greater thanmoft perions have believed. No nation, ex- cept Britain, has 70 much trade-and a great trade will fupPort frong navy. France has not more 1ea coat, nor at this time more failors, hips or COM mercc than we had in 1884. Her wealth, credit or naval relources are not in greater proportion and after paying her y2it armies, her means to equip and maintain powerful feet are not 70 great as thofe Of America, Whole credit is elablilhed, and Whole fources Of taxation are yet fcarcely made to yield a quarter part of their practicable re-

fource. 1t is evident that America may be, and fad events prove that ihe mutt retolve that ihe will be, ard foon too, great naval power. A few ihips would check piracies on orr coat, and Itraiten the rapacity Of the Weitindia AlgerlneS. Fully to realize this defra- bic itate of defence, there mutt be fcme years preparation, in time Of peace, when labor ard materials will be cheap er than at prefent. 1t will be our folly II we remain twenty years longer under guardianfhiP to any European nation. There is treachery in all foreign pro- te6tiOn, and we Alall be branded as towards if we feek iafety in any way but by the exertion Of our own ifrength and relourceS. 1t has colt good deal to cure US of our foolifh and almoft ia tai fondneiS for the French. We fhaIl not love nor bIindly truf the Englifh Court. Let us build fhipS, fortify our ports and provide troops and arms fuf- tcient to keep of invaders and fupprels niurrectionS. MinerVa.

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Legislature of Massachusetts.

GOVERNOR, His Excellency INCREASE SUMNER. LIEUT. GOVERNOR, His Honor MOSES GILL. COUNSELLORS, The Hon. THOMAS DAWES, ELEAZER BROOKS, OLIVER WENDELL, STEVEN CHOATE, JOSIAH STEARNS, ELISHA MAY, SIMON FRYE, DANIEL WHITNEY and JOHN HASTINGS. Senators, for Maine. York—Hon. Nathaniel Wells and Simon Frye, Esq'rs. Cumberland—Hon. Stephen Longfellow and Daniel Davis, Esq'rs. Lincoln, &c.—Hon. Alexander Campbell and Nathaniel Dummer, Esq'rs. Representatives for Maine. YORK. York, Col. Esaias Preble, Wells, John Storer, Esq. Berwick, John Lord, Esq. Biddeford, Mr. Daniel Hooper, Pepperelboro' Thomas G. Thornton, Esq. CUMBERLAND. Portland, Mr. Woodbury Storer. North Yarmouth, Samuel P. Russell, Esq. Brunswick, Mr. William Stanwood, Freeport, Mr. James Curtis, Buckfield, Mr. Samuel Andrews. LINCOLN, &c. Georgetown, Mark Langdon Hill, Esq. Woolwich, Samuel Harnden, Esq. Winthrop, Col. N. Fairbanks, Bath, Francis Winter, Esq. Pittston, Hon. Henry Dearborn, Esq. Cushing, Mr. Edward Killeran, Camden, Mr. Samuel Jacobs, Augusta, James Bridge, Esq. Farmington, Supply Belcher, Esq. Penobscot, Mr. Pelatiah Freeman, Castine, Dr. Oliver Mann. JUNE 5.

His Excellency the Governor, being duly qualified, met the two houses this day, and delivered the following SPEECH:

Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,

You are now assembled, pursuant to the wise provision in our excellent Constitution of civil government, for the purpose of making and establishing such wholesome and reasonable statute and ordinances as in your judgment the welfare of this Commonwealth shall require, and for the necessary support and defence of the government thereof: A delegation highly honorable to yourselves, as well as important to the community. When this duty is faithfully performed, you cannot fail of receiving the approbation and applause of your constituents, whose interests cannot be forgotten or neglected, because they are so inseparably connected with your own. Unfounded therefore must be the sentiment that the officers of a free government have a different interest from that of the people, whom they represent, to whom they return at the expiration of their office, divested of all authority, and subject to the consequences of all the laws and regulations made, while they were vested with the powers of government. The opposite position, I conceive, cannot be maintained on any other ground, than upon supposition, that the officers of government, elected by the people, and responsible for their conduct while in office, will counteract their own interest, infringe their own rights and liberties, with those of their families and connections, for the purpose of oppressing the people. A supposition extremely absurd and unnatural. I therefore hold it an article in my political creed, that the people and their government are inseparably united; and that whoever attempts to divide them, cannot be viewed in any other light, than as aiming a blow at the main pillar, on which the whole superstructure rests.

The good sense of the American people, I trust will not suffer them to listen to suggestions, at once so erroneous, and so dangerous to the very existence of a free government, but instead of countenancing unreasonable jealousies, will give a firm support to the constitutional measures of the government of their own choice; without which, no people can long enjoy the invaluable blessings of such a government.

The events of the present day draw our attention from the more local concerns of the Commonwealth, to contemplate those of our nation at large. The situation of our foreign relations, you are not insensible has become critical and alarming, and calls for the United Wisdom, Decision and Firmness of the American government; and for the unequivocal aid and assistance of each member of the Union. We were led to flatter ourselves, that the system of impartial neutrality adopted by the Executive, and which we have struggled so long to maintain, would have sheltered us from the calamities incident to a state of war.—When the troubles of Europe commenced, the United States were at peace with the world, and happy in the reflection that no obligation compelled them to intermeddle in their contest; but had every inducement to avoid it:—Having wisely adopted this system, our government endeavored to avoid every just cause of complaint, and when unjustifiable depredations were committed on our commerce by one of the belligerent powers, a treaty opened a way for removing just grounds of uneasiness by adjusting mutual demands. Thus a contest with that power which then threatened us was happily prevented, and peace and harmony restored: When similar causes of complaint and uneasiness with another of those powers existed, the President of the United States, anxious to preserve the good understanding which had so long subsisted between the French and American Republics, pursued similar measures, for the restoration of amity and friendship between them. These overtures, after a contemptuous rejection in the first instance, from an extreme desire to remove every reasonable ground of complaint, were renewed; and with what success, let the communications from the Envoys to our Executive, declare! Could they have been furnished with powers more ample, or have addressed the government of France in language more respectful, pathetic or conciliating. They assure that government of “the deep regret which the President of the United States feels at the loss or suspension of the harmony and friendly intercourse which had subsisted between the Republics, and of his sincere desire to restore them; to discuss candidly the complaints of France, and to offer frankly those of the United States; that he had authorized a review of existing treaties, and such alterations thereof, as shall consist with the mutual interest and satisfaction of the contracting parties:”—“At the same time warmly expressing the happiness they should feel, if their exertions could in any degree contribute to restore that friendship and mutual interchange of good offices, which is alike their wish and their duty to effect between the citizens of the two republics:” But instead of listening to those respectful, conciliatory overtures, our envoys have been treated with a marked contempt heretofore unknown among civilized nations, and exorbitant sums of money demanded—on what pretence I know not, unless it be to compensate the citizens of France for the trouble they have been put to, in capturing and condemning our property.

The calamities of war, we sincerely deprecate, but are fully satisfied that every effort has been made, short of national dishonor and degradation, to prevent them. The United States, contented with the station which Heaven has been pleased to assign them, have no unreasonable wish for aggrandizement, no desire of conquest or extension of territory; but are only solicitous for peace and that security to their Property and independence, which the God of Nature hath given them a right to claim and enjoy:—And while the ears and hearts of the citizens of these States will always be open to every reasonable proposition for accommodation, I believe, I am not mistaken in saying, they are determined never to submit to plans of coercion: For they well know that a people united in a just cause, and roused by injuries and indignities to resentment, cannot be easily conquered.

Notwithstanding individual citizens may have entertained different opinions, as to the motives and consequences of the wars and revolutions in Europe, yet I am confident, they will not disagree in one point; I mean the necessity of union among ourselves, in order successfully to defend our liberties and independence. These inestimable blessings have been transmitted to us entire, by the virtuous struggles of our fathers, who despised every danger and encountered every difficulty in their just defence; and should we resign them to any nation on earth, without “one manly struggle,” should we not be considered as unfaithful guardians of the sacred trust? Rather let us endeavour honourably to discharge the debt by united efforts to transmit the fair inheritance undiminished to posterity.

In such a contest, all nations will do us the justice to believe, that nothing hath been omitted on our part, to prevent the evils and distresses of war—and that if a sincere desire to maintain the rights of neutrality, and to keep up a friendly intercourse with all nations—if exemplary moderation and forbearance, under accumulated injuries—if the candid and liberal declaration of our Executive, that “if we have committed errors, we will rectify them”—if the most sincere and reiterated attempts at friendly negotiation, and even a predilection for the French nation, whom we have been wont to regard with the most sincere friendship; could have shielded the United States from depredation and war, our tranquillity would not have been interrupted:—And that, if mercenary, exorbitant de-

demands of money for the privilege of being heard, joined to the most pointed contempt for our envoys and nation, aggravated by continued hostility on our commerce, can afford ground for claim of the Right of Defence against further outrages, that this right of the United States will remain undisputed.

May we not therefore, if driven to defence, with humble confidence, look up to the Supreme 'Arbiter of Nations,' for his protection and blessing, by granting success to our exertions against those, who without any just cause alleged, seem to be disposed to compel the United States to withdraw their friendship and become their enemy.—

Do not the facts before the public, justify the observation, that to separate the people from their government is a measure unremittingly pursued, thereby destroying the energy of government, and turning the force of a nation against itself. What then is the duty of a private citizen? Is it not to exert his utmost ability to counteract so dangerous, so fatal a policy? What more especially is the duty of all our constituted authorities and such of our fellow citizens as have officially bound themselves by the most solemn of all obligations, to support the Constitution of the United States?

In this unhappy exigency of affairs, I recommend to your immediate consideration, the necessary means of defence, within this Commonwealth, that they may be used with effect, whenever it shall be considered necessary by the government of the United States; particularly the important fortification on Castle-Island; this fortress, so essential to the defence of the harbour and town of Boston, in case of assault or invasion, requires much labour, and some expence, to give it that effect in repelling an enemy, which its very advantageous situation would command. Some improvements have been made, and with but little cost to the Commonwealth; but to render it capable of internal defence, it is necessary a small work for security against small arms, should be constructed in the centre of the place; this might be done with great ease, and at a small expence, by employing the convicts on the island in that service.

I have the satisfaction to announce to you, that the militia of this State (with the exception of a few corps) is in very good order, and capable of performing such services as the exigencies of the times may possibly require;—if, however, any thing can be done to make it more efficient, I shall be happy to concur with you in the measure.

I will detain you no longer, than to suggest to your consideration the expediency of providing a few heavy Brass Field Pieces, to be distributed upon the sea-coasts; they would be highly useful in case of assault and depredation from single ships, as they might be easily transported from place to place, as occasion may require:—While we indulge the hope that the French Republic may yet alter its measures respecting the United States, and render these precautionary steps unnecessary: yet I apprehend a sense of our duty and interest will not suffer us to remain unprepared for disagreeable events, which so strongly threaten the peace of the United States.

In every measure, which shall have for its object the security, peace and prosperity of the people of this Commonwealth, I shall be happy in affording my most hearty concurrence.

The renewed evidence of the esteem and confidence of my fellow citizens, strongly impresses my mind:—It shall be my endeavour not to disappoint them.

INCREASE SUMNER.

Council Chamber, Boston, June 5, 1798.

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Legislature Of Maf1achufetts

GOVERNOR, His Excellency INCREASE SUMNER.

His Honor MOSES GILL.

COUNSELLoRS, The Hon. THOMAS DAWES, Flea FER BROOKS, OLIVER WENDELL. STEVEN CHOATE, JOSIAH STEARNS, ELISHA MAY, SIMON FRYE. DANIEL WHITNEY and JOHN HASTINGS.

Senators, far Maine. Iork-Hon. Nathaniel Wells and SIMON Frye, Efqr's.

Capitalization. Stephen Longfel- low and Daniel Davis, Lfq'rs. Lincoln, 3c-Hon. Alexan der Camp bell and Nathaniel Drummer, Efq'rs.

Representatives for Maine. T1ork, Col. Efaias Preble, Wells, John Storer, Efq. BergOick, John Lord, Efq. Biddeford, Mr.. Daniel Hooper, PePPerei60r0 Thomas G.. Thornton, Efq.

CUMBERLAND. Portland, Mr.. Woodbury. Storer. A0rtb yarmouth, Samuel P. Rufel, Efq. Brugjaoick, Mr.. William Stanwood, Eeep0rt, Mr.. James Curtis, BuckfeId, Mr.. Samuel Andrews.

LINCOLN, &c. Gforgeto7Vn, Mark Langdon Hill, EGq. Wo0l20icb, Samuel Harnden, Elq. Nntbrop, Col. N. Fairbanks, Bath, Francis Winter, Efq. Pitfon, Hon. Henry Dearborn, Efq. Cgtbing, Mr.. Edward Killeran, Camden, Mr.. Samuel Jacobs, Angyfa, James Bridge, Efq. Farmingf0n, Supply Belcher, Efq. Penobic0t, Mr.. Pelatiah Freeman, Cqfine, DR.. Oliver Mann.

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His Excellency the Governor, being duly qualified, met the two houles this day, and delivered the following

SPEECH

Gentlemen oftbe Senatr, and

Gentlemen Of The SENATE, and

Ge1tlema" ef'bs HogE Of KfPr5Fntntive5, NOU are now attended, purfuant to = the wife provifcn in our excellent Contribution of civil government, for the Purpofe of making and eGablifhin} iuch wholelome and feafonable ffatute and ordinances as in your judgmcn the welfare Of this Commonwealth fhall require, and for the ncceaary fupport and defence Of the government thereof A delegation highly honorable to your ielves, as well as important TO the com muhity. When this duty is faithfully performed, you cannot fail Of receiving the appreciation and applaufe of your conttituents, whole interelts cannot be forgotten or neglected, becaufe they are 70 infePa1ably connected with your

| Tie lGnumcnt that the officers OF . tree government hare a dLBsreut intersF from that Of the people, whom they repre- tent, to whom they return at the expi- ration Of their Office, divefed of all authority, and fubjea to the COME quenccS Of all the laws and regulations made, while they were velted with the powers OF government. The oppofte petition, | conceive, cannot be main tanned on any other ground, than upon iuppohtion, that the officers Of govern ment, elated by the people, and relpon- fible for their conduct while in Office, will countera6 their own intcrca, in fringe their own rights and liberties, with tho1e of their families and con ne6tions, for the Purpoie of oppreAing the people. A iuppoftion extremely abiurd and unnatural. Therefore hold it an article in my political creed, that the people and their government are inleparably united and that whoever attempts to divide them, cannot be viewed in any other light, than as aim ing blow at the main pillar, on which the whole fuPerffru6ture refs.

The good fenfe Of the American peo- pie, trult will not fuffer them to Iiitcn TO iuggeltions, at once 70 erroneous, and 70 dangerous to the very exifence OF free government, but infead Of countenancing UNREASONABLE jealoufes, will give firm lupPOrt to the con&itu- tional mealures of the government Of | their own choice without which, no people can long enjoy the invaluable bleflings Of fuch a government.

The events Of the prefent day draw our attention from the more local con Germs Of the Commonwealth, To con- template thofe Of ouI nation AZ large.

The Gtuation Of our foreign relations, you are not inlenGble has become criti- cal and alarming, and calls for the Uni ted Wifdom, Decihon and FirmnelS Of the American government and for the uneQuivocal aid and aiiiltance Of each member Of the Union. We were led to hatter OurielveS, that the fyfem of impartial neutrality adopted by the | Executive, and which we have frug | gled 70 long to maintain, would have iheltered us from the caIamitieS incident TO fate Of War.-When the troubles Of Europe commenced, the United States were at peace with the W0rlt. and happy in the reflection that no o. legation compelled them to intermeddIg in their CONTEXT but had every induce ment to avoid it Having wiIely a dopted this fyfem, our government en- deayOred to avoid every juf cauie Of complaint, and when uniultihable de | precautions were committed on our COM mcrce by one of the belligerent powers a treaty opened a way for removing juf grounds Of unealinelS by adiufin

mutual demands. Thus CONTEXT witt that power which then threatened US was happily prevented, and peace an harmony refored: When Gnilar eau

les Of complaint and uneafneES Will another Of thofe powers exiHcd, the PRECEDENT Of the United States, anxiou. TO preicrve the good underfandin. which had 70 long fubffed between the French and American Republics, pur-

ued Gmilar meafures, for the reltora-

ion of amity and friendihiP betweet

hem. Theie overtureS, after a. con ! lcmptuous rejection in the frI infance, from an extreme deGre to remove every reafonablc ground of complaint, were renewed and with what fuccefs, let | the communication from the Enunra

OF the harmony and friendly intercourse which had 1ubflted between the Re publicS, and of his fncere defre to re- fore them to dicul8 candidly the complaints of France, and to offer frankly thofe of the United States ; that he had authorized a review Of ex- iiting treaties, and fuch alterations thereof, as lhaIl confit with the mutual interett and 1atisfa6tion Of the contract ing parties -" AT the fame time warmly exprefing the happinels theY ihould teel, if their exertionS could i'll any degree contribute to reGore that friendfhiP and mutual interchange Of good Offices, which is alike their Win and thor duty to ehed b~sWecn the CT tizonS Of the -wo republics - But n ltoad OF lif~aing to thofc re{pe5,fuI, concilatOry oVertures, cur envoy have been treated with mark. .-zs-+-t7rgN heretofore unknown among cl.iEz-J nations, and exorbi5an. .lu,- 81 -oar- demanded-on what prerc~ce / --1ly not, unIlls it be to compenlate the ci-i- zcnS Of France for the trouble th4y have been put to, in capturing and con- domning our property.

The calarnities Of war, I'VE fncerelyde- Frecate, but are fully Iatished that every effort has been made, fhort Of national dilhonor and degradation, TO prevent them. The United States, contented with the Gation which Heaven has been Pleaied to align them, have no unreal tOnable with for ACKNOWLEDGMENT, no deiire Of cOnqueG or eXtenGon Of ter ritory; but are only folicitQus for peace and that tecuritY to their Property and independence. which the God OF Ma ture hath given them right to claim and ENJOY and while the ears and hearts oI the citizens Of thele States Will always be open to every reaGonable proposition for accommodation BE- Ileve, | am not miltaken in laying, they are determined never TO lubmit to plans OF coercion For they well know that a people united in a iuf caule, and routed by injuries and indignities to re- lentment, cannot be eafly conquered. notwithstanding individual citizens mayha entertained different opinions. as TO the motives aud consequences Of the wars and revolutions in Europe, yet | am confident, they will not difa- gree in one point; mean the neccllity of union among ourtclveS, in order fuc- ce1sfully to defend our liberties and in dependence. Iheic incftimable bIef- llngs have been tranimitted To us intire, ~7T the vittuous fruBgleS of our fathers, who deipiied every danger and encoun-

cred every difficulty in their juf de- -enCe; and 1hould we reign them TO

ny nation on earth, without 9 one

uanly itruggie," ihould We nor be coa-

idered as unfai hful guardians 1T the

acred rult F? Rather let Us ondeavour aonOurably to dilcharge the deot by united efforts 10 traulInit the fair i1

lcritancc unLimin lhed To poitclitv.

In luch a contc,t, all nations WI 5o rs the ju0ice to believe, that nothing hath been omitted on our part, to pre- vent the evils and diltreHes Of war nd that if a fincore deGre to maintain

he rights Of neutrality, and to keep up friendly intercourse with all nations if exemplary moderation and forbear- ence, under accumulated injuries-if he candid and liberal declaration of our Executive, that " if We have COM mitted errors, we will ratify thom''- if the mott fnccrc and reiterated al. tnrnntc ~ Erie-,LLr 11no.c-iatinn al any,,

aggravated by continued nobility on our commerce, can afford ground for claim of the Right Of Defence againt further outrages, that this right Of the United States will remain undiIputed. May we not therefore, if driven to de- fence, with humble confidence. look up to the Supreme 'Arbiter of Nations for his protection and blelling, by granting fucceiS to our exertions againf thofe, who without any juf caufe al lodged, feem to be dilpoled to compel the United States to Withdraw their ffiendhip and become their enemy DO not the faas before the public, iuf- tify the obieryation, that TO feparate the people from their government is mea- fure unremittingly purified, thereby delroying the energy of government, and turning the force Of a nation againf itlelf. What then is the duty of pri- vate citizen Is it not to exert his ut mott ability to counterad 70 dangerous, 70 fatal policy? What more Especially is the duty Of all our contributed au- thorities and iuch of cur fellow citizens as have officially bound themfelves by the mott folemn of all obligations, to fupport the Contribution Of the United States

In this unhappy exigency Of affairs, | recommend TO your immediate con- liberation, the necefary means of de- fence, within this Commonwealth, that they may be ufed with effect, whenever it fhall be confdered necedary by the government Of the United States par ticularly the important ratification on C4jfIe-IQand; this fortrefs, 70 efential TO the defence Of the harbour and town Of Bottom, in cafe Of afault or invafion, requires much labour, and fome ex- pence, to give it that effect in rePelling an enemy, which its very advantageous ftuation would command. Some i'm provements have been made, and with but little c0t TO the Commonwealth !; but to render it capable of internal de- fence, it is necefary fmall work for fecurity againf fmall arms, fhould be contracted in the centre OF the place !; this might be done with great cafe, and at frnali expence, by employing the convi6S on the iland in that iervice.

have the fatisfa6tion to announce to you, that the militia Of this State with the exception of a few corps is in very good order, and capable Of performing fuch fervices as the exigencieS Of the times may politely require j-if, how ever, any thing can be done to make it more efficient, fhall be happy to con- cur with you in the meafure.

will detain you no longer, than TO fuggef to your confederation the expe- diency of providing few heavy BrafS Field Pieces, to be attributed upon the fea-coafs they would be highly uleful in cafe of anault and depreciation from Jingle ihips, as they might be eaGly transported from place to place, as oc- cation may require.-While we indulge the hope that the French Republic may yet alter its meafures refpe6ing the United States, and render thefe Precau- tionary feps unnecedary yet | appre- bend a fenfe Of our duty and interef will not fuffer us to remain unprcpared for difagreeable events, which 70 ftrong- ly threaten the peace of the United States.

In every meafure, which fhall have for its Object the fecurity, peace and PROPERTY of the people of this Com monwealth, fhall be happy in afford ing my mott hearty concurrence.

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Captures and Reprisals!

An Act, more effectually to protect the Commerce & Coasts of the United States.

WHEREAS armed vessels, sailing under authority or pretence of authority, from the republic of France, have committed depredations on the commerce of the United States, and have recently captured the vessels and property of citizens thereof, on and near the coasts, in violation of the law of nations, and treaties between the United States and the French nation.—

Therefore,

Section 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, and he is hereby authorized to instruct and direct the commanders of the armed vessels belonging to the United States to seize, take and bring into any port of the United States, to be proceeded against according to the laws of nations, any such armed vessels, which shall have committed, or which shall be found hovering on the coasts of the United States, for the purpose of committing depredations on the vessels belonging to the citizens thereof, and also to retake any ship or vessel of any citizen or citizens of the United States, which may have been captured by any such armed vessel.

[For passing this act, 50 members appeared in the affirmative, and 40 in the negative. Our armed vessels will, therefore, bring in for legal adjudication, those French pirates who infest our coast.]

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Captures and Reprifals |!

in ACT, more efff7uaLly TO protect the

C0mmerce u C0aRs0ftbe United States.

WHEREAS armed veG1els, falling under authority or pretence Of authori- ty, from the republic of France, have committed depredations on the COM merce of the United States, and have recently captured the veGels and pro-

PSIt4 Oh CItIZSIS tl4CtCOA3 OAA "- the COATS, in violation Of the law Of nations, and treaties between the Uni ted States and the French nation Therefore,

Sedion /. BE it enacted by the SEN ate and HouGe Of Representatives OF the United States Of America, in Con grefS afembled, That it lhall be lawful for the PRECEDENT Of the United States, and he is hereby authorized to initruct and direct the commanders Of the arm ed vedels belonging to the United States.to feize, take and bring into any port of the United States, to be pro- cecded againG according to the laws Of nations, any fuch armed vefels, which fhall have committed, or which ihall be found lowering on the COATS OF the United States, for the PurPoie OF com hitting depredations on the veiiels be- longing to the citizens thereof, and alio 10 retake any Ghip or vedel Of any clti- zen or citizens Of the United States, which may have been captured by any UGH armed vellel.

CF0r ba6ng this 0d, 50 members np- 3eued in the affirmative, end 40 IN the negatiVe. oar armed Vs1sL5 7OiH, Fbere- fare, bring in far legal adjudication, tbgjF Erencb pirates e0bo igflf our c0GEJ

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Suspension of Intercourse!

A bill to suspend the Commercial Intercourse between the United States and France, & the dependencies thereof.

Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That no ship or vessel, owned, hired, or employed, wholly or in part, by any person resident within the United States, and which shall depart therefrom after the ____ day of ____ next, shall be allowed to proceed directly, or from any intermediate port or place, to any port or place within the territory of the French Republic, or the dependencies thereof, or to any place in the West Indies, or elsewhere, under the acknowledged government of France, or shall be employed in any traffic or commerce with or for any person resident within the jurisdiction, or under the authority of the French Republic. And if any ship or vessel, in any voyage thereafter commencing, and before her return within the United States, shall be voluntarily carried, or suffered to proceed to any French port or place as aforesaid, or shall be employed as aforesaid, contrary to the intent hereof, every such ship or vessel shall be forfeited, and shall accrue, the one half to the use of the United States, and the other half to the use of any person or persons, citizens of the United States, who will inform and prosecute for the same, and shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted and condemned in any circuit or district court of the United States which shall be holden within or for the district where the seizure shall be made.

Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That after the ____ day of ____ next, no clearance for a foreign voyage shall be granted to any ship or vessel, owned, hired, or employed, wholly or in part by any person resident within the United States, until a bond shall be given to the use of the United States, wherein the owner or employer, if usually resident or present, where the clearance shall be required, and otherwise his agent or factor; and the master or captain of such ship or vessel for the intended voyage, shall be parties, and with sufficient surety or sureties, in a sum equal to double the value of the ship or vessel, with condition that the same shall not, during her intended voyage, or before her return within the United States, proceed, or be carried, directly or indirectly to any port or place within the territory of the French Republic, or the dependencies thereof, or any place in the West Indies, or elsewhere, under the acknowledged government of France, unless by distress of weather, or want of provisions, or by actual force and violence, to be fully proved and manifested before the acquittance of such bond; and that such vessel is not, and shall not be employed during her intended voyage, or before her return as aforesaid, in any traffic or commerce with or for any person resident within the territory of that Republic, or in any of the dependencies thereof.

Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That from and after ____, no French ship or vessel, armed or unarmed, commissioned by or for, or under the authority of the French Republic, or owned, fitted, hired or employed by any person resident within the territory of that Republic, or any of the dependencies thereof, or sailing or coming therefrom; shall be allowed an entry or to remain within the territory of the United States, unless driven there by distress of weather, or in want of provisions. And if contrary to the intent hereof any such ship or vessel shall be found within the jurisdictional limits of the United States, not being liable to seizure for any other cause, the company having charge thereof shall be required to depart and carry away the same, avoiding all unnecessary delay; and if they shall, notwithstanding, remain, it shall be the duty of the collector of the district wherein or nearest to which such ship or vessel shall be, to seize and detain the same, at the expense of the United States: Provided, That ships or vessels which shall be bona fide the property of, or hired or employed by citizens of the United States not actually resident in France, or the dependencies thereof, shall be excepted from this prohibition until the ____ day of ____ next, and no longer; and provided that in the case of vessels hereby prohibited, which shall be driven by distress of weather, or the want of provisions into any port or place of the United States, they may be suffered to remain under the custody of the collector there or nearest thereto until suitable repairs or supplies can be obtained, and as soon as may be thereafter shall be required and suffered to depart; but no part of the lading of such vessel shall be taken out or disposed of, unless by the especial permit of such collector, to defray the unavoidable expense of such repairs or supplies.

Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue and be in force until the end of the next session of Congress, and no longer.

Sec. 5. Provided, And be it further enacted, that if, before the next session of Congress, the French Republic, or the government of France, and all persons acting by or under their authority, shall clearly disavow, and shall be found to refrain from the aggressions, depredations and hostilities which have been and are by them encouraged and maintained against the vessels and other property of the citizens of the United States, and against their national rights and sovereignty, in violation of the faith of treaties, and the laws of nations, and shall thereby acknowledge the just claims of the United States to be considered as in all respects neutral, and unconnected in the present European war, if the same shall be continued, then and thereupon it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, being well ascertained of the premises, to remit and discontinue the prohibitions and restraints hereby enacted and declared; and he shall be, and is hereby authorized to make proclamation thereof accordingly.

This bill passed on the 2d instant—Yeas 55, nays 25. The blanks in the first and second sections were filled with the 1st of July; the first blank in the third section was filled with after due notice of the passing of this bill shall be given; and the second after the 1st of Dec., next. On motion of Mr. Gallatin, and by general consent, the words in the third section “now actually resident in France, and the dependencies thereof,” were struck out.]

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Sufpenfion of Intercourie A bill to fpend the Commercial IN

tercourfe between the United States

and France, & the dePencieS thereof.

Sec. I. BE it enacted by the Senate and Houfe Of Representatives of the United States Of America, in CongrelS Attended, That no lhip or vehel, own ed, hired, or employed, wholly or in part, by any perfon rcfdent within the United States, and which fhall depart therefrom after the day Of

I, fhall be allowed to proceed d. r. v,or from any intermediate port o. pI 5, to any port or place within the territory Of the French Republic, or the dependencies thereof, or to any place in the Weltindies, or elfewhere, under the acknowledged government of France, or fhall be employed in any traffic or commerce with or for any perfon reGdcnt within the jurildi6tion, or under the authority Of the French Republic. And if any ihip or vedel, in any voyage thereafter commencing, and before her return within the United States, A1alI be voluntarily carried, or fufercd to proceed to any French port or place as aforefaid, or ihall be en- ployed as aforefaid. contrary to the in tent hereof, every fuch flip OF vedel lhall be forfeited, and fhalI accrue, the one half to the ufe ofthe United States, and the other half to the ule Of any per- fon or perlons, citizens Of the United States, who will inform and Profecute for the fame, and fhall be liable to be Geized, profecuted and condemned in any circuit or diltri6t court Of the Uni ted States which fhall be holden within or for the difri6 where the 1eizure fhall be made.

Sec. Z. And be it further enaaed, That after the day Of next, no clearance for foreign voyage lhall be granted to any flip or velel, owned, hired, or employed, wholly or IN part by any perlon relident within the United States, until a bond fhall Be given to the ufe Of the United States, wherein the owner or employer, if u(u- ally rehdent or prefcnt, where the clearance G1aL ha ren1ired- and ntha-

commerce with or for any perfon red dent within the territory Of that Repul lie, or in any of the dependencies ther Of.

Sec. :. And be it further enaaej That from and after

no French flip or vehel, armed or u armed, CONDITIONED by or for, OF u der the authority Of the French Repua lie, or owned, fitted, hired or emploYd BY any perfon reGdent within the ten tory of that Republic, or any Of thedl Tendencies thereof, or falling comm therefrom; fhall be allowed an entry or to remain within the territory Of I'll United States, unlefs driven there difrefs Of weather, or in want Of Prd vifons. And if contrary to the inted hereof any fuch hip or vefel ihall II found within the juriIdidional limits

the United States, not being liable d fcizure for any other cauf=, the comp4 ny having charge thereof ihall be I'd quired to depart and carry away TN fame, avoiding all unnecefary delay and if they fhall, notwithstanding, ID main, it ihall be the duty Of the colled tor Of the difri6 wherein or ncaref d which fuch fhip or vefel ihall be, Y feize and detain the fame, at the ed | pence Of the United States Prouidel

That !hipS or vcnels which fhall be bgaI fde the property Of, or hired or EMPLOY ed BY citizens Of the United States nov actually refdent in France, or the de- perdencics thereof, fhall be exceptet from this prohibition until the

day Of next, and no Ion ger; and provided that in the cafe veGels hereby prohibited, which lhalI b | driven by diltrefs Of weather, or TIL want of provifons into any port d place Of the United States, they may b fufered to remain under the cufody d the collector there or nearef thereto until fuitabIe repairs or fupplie8 can b obtained, and as foon as may be there after fhaIl be required and fufered To- depart; but no part of the lading 81 iuch vefel fhall be taken out or difpofaI Of, unlels by the efpecial permit of flch collector, TO defray the unavoidable exl pence Offuch repairs or fupplies. Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That this act fhall continue and be i'll force until the end Of the next felton, Of Congrei8, and no longer.

Sec. s. Provided, And be it furthcrI enacted, that if, before the next fefion of CongrefS, the French republic, OF the government Of France, and all per- ions acting by or under their authority, lhall clearly difavow, and fhaIl be found to refrain from the aggrefIions, depre. dations and hOltilities which have been, and are by them encouraged and main. tanned againf the vehels and other pro. perty ofthc citizens Of the United States.l and aGainlt their national rights and iovereignty, in violation Of the faith oil treaties, and the laws Of nations, and fhali thereby acknowledge the iuf claims Of the United States to be con. fidered as in all relpe6tS neutral, and uhconne6ed in the prefent European war, if the fame fhall be continued, then and thereupon it fhall be Lawful for the PRECEDENT Of the United States, being we'll aicertained Of the premifes, 10 re- nit and dilcontinue the prohibitions and refr2intS hereby enacted and de- declared and he hall be, and is here. by authorized to make proclamation thereof accordingly.

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To Samuel Freeman, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the county of Cumberland.

THE subscribers, five of the proprietors of the Portland Long Wharf, hereby request you would authorize a meeting of said proprietors, to be holden on Thursday the 14th day of June current, at 4 o'clock, p. m. at the Counting-house of M. James Deering, on said wharf, for the following purposes, viz.

1st. To choose a Moderator. 2d. To choose a Clerk, Treasurer, Collector of taxes, a Wharfinger, and any Committees that may be thought necessary. 3d. To see if they will repair, or make any additions to said wharf the current year. 4th. To receive accounts and allow such as they judge to be right. 5th. To determine what commission or other allowance shall be made the Clerk, Treasurer, or other officers. 6th. To vote such sums of money as may be necessary to pay accounts, and such repairs and additions as may be agreed upon. 7th. To determine how their Collector shall proceed with delinquent proprietors. 8th. To determine on the manner of calling future meetings.

DANIEL TUCKER, LEMUEL WEEKS, MATTHEW COBB, JOHN DEERING, for E. Deering. JOSEPH H. INGRAHAM.

Portland, June 9, 1798.

CUMBERLAND, To Daniel Tucker, one of the proprietors of the Portland Long Wharf, and one of the subscribers of the foregoing application.

YOU are hereby required in the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to notify and warn a meeting of said proprietors, to be holden at the time and place and for the purposes therein mentioned.

Given under my hand and seal the 9th June, 1798.

SAMUEL FREEMAN, Justice of the Peace for the county aforesaid.

Pursuant to the foregoing warrant, I hereby notify the proprietors of the Portland Long Wharf to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes mentioned in the foregoing application.

DANIEL TUCKER.

Portland, June 9, 1798.

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To Samuel Freeman, EJq. ons eftbs Jyc tfcS Of tbe Praee IL and TAR The County Of Cum 6,rianG.

THE fublcriberS, five Of the poprie- u tors Of The PORTLAND Losc WHAKF, hereby requea You would authorize meeting fflid proPrietors, 70 be holden on ThuIfIay the 18th day Of June currenr, at 4 o'clock, ?. NJ at the Counting houlc Of M. JAMES DktRINc, on l4id wharf, for the following purpoles, viz. ut. To cho0le q Moderator.

I'd. To chooe Geek, Treafnrer, c llsaor Of taxes, Whardrger, and any Committees that my be thought nsc4GIry.

sd 10 Zee ( they vii repair, or make any addition, to fad wharf the curreutyetr. 18th. 70 receive accounts and allow fuch as they j0 lge to be right.

S'h. To determine what commidi0n or other allowance (hlll be made the Clerk, Tre4furer, or other officers.

9th. t. vote flch funs Of m 7ney as NAV BE neceGlry to pay Accounts, and fuch repairs and additions as nay be agreed upon.

7h. To determine how their Collector lhall proceed WI h del nq lent Propretors.

9Th. TO determine IN The manner Of calling future meetings.

DANIEL TUCKER,

LEMUEL WEEKS,

MATTHEW COBB,

JOHN DEERING. for Z. D.cring.

JOSEPH II. INGRAHAM. Portland, June 9, 1898.

CUMBERLAND, IT. To Daniel Tucker, one gftbe Pr9brietor5 9fhf Portland LeHg Wbarf, and ene Of TIKI yGb Jcribrrs oftbe foregoing apbfcctian.

YOU are hereby required in the name Of the Commonwealth Of Maflchulttts, TO notify and warn NEE ing Of lad Proprie tors, to be holden at h time and place and for The PurPof-s Their in mentioned. Given under my hand and lcal the 9th Jure. 1898.

SAMUEL FREEMAN, Jnnice Of II

Peace for the county aiorelad. Purfuant to the foregoing warrant, ! hereby notify the proPrietors Of the Port land Long Wharf TO meet al the time and place, and for the purPolcs mentioned in the foregoing application.

DANIEL TUCKER. Portland, Tnns 9, 1903.

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MR. JENES,

Be so kind as to insert the following handsome Song, which is much sung at present, and oblige Yours, PETER DIBDEN.

POOR TOM. OR, THE SAILOR'S EPITAPH.

Here a sheer hulk, lies poor Tom Bowling, The darling of our crew, No more he'll hear the tempest howling For Death has broached him too. His form was of the manliest beauty, His heart was kind and soft; Faithful below he did his duty, And now he's gone aloft.

Tom never from his word departed, His virtues were so rare; His friends were many and true hearted, His Poll was kind and fair. And then he'd sing so blyth and jolly, Ah! many's the time and oft But mirth is turn'd to melancholy, For Tom is gone aloft.

Yet shall poor Tom find pleasant weather When HE who all commands, Shall give, to call life's crew together, The word to pipe all hands. Thus Death, who kings and tars dispatches Tom's life has vainly doff'd; For though his body's under hatches, His soul is gone aloft.

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1oRr's PETER DLBDEN. 4

POOR TOM.

OR, TIE SAILORS EPITAPR. IT ERE, heer hulk, lies poor Tn Be-giisr, Ill Il The darling Of our crew, No more hell hear the :empea bowling,

For Death has preached him too. Ills form was Of the maEliea beauty,

lis heart was kind and foft Faithful below he did hs duty,

And now he's gone aloft. Tsz never from lis word departed,

Hs virtues were 70 rare lbs friends were many and true hearted, lis Pei was kind and fair. And then he'd seh 70 blyth and Jolly,

an manys Ire time and OF but mirth IS turnd TO melancholy,

For Ton is gone aIofr. Yet nhall poor Ts. snd pleafant weather, When He Who all c0rlrranG5, Shall give, 70 call Iifs's crew 4. ether,

TIE word 20 Pipe al hands. Thus Death, who kings ard Ears diPsicLes Tsz's life has vain'y tcHds For though his bodyf ur41r hatctta, Ills foGl Is goEc alCf

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Lavater and the Shoemakers.—Lavater having asserted, in his treatise on physiognomy, that shoemakers have generally a sickly appearance, and weak constitutions, and that at Zurich, of twenty-four children born of parents exercising that profession, seven only were boys, all the craft of that place rose up against him in a riotous manner. Lavater finding it necessary to quell the tumult as amicably as possible, declared publicly that he had been mistaken, for the just proportion was twenty eight males to thirty of the other sex. He begged, however that the shoemakers would permit him to stand god-father to all the males; and they cheerfully accepted his offer.

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LaVater aHdtbe Observation-Disclosures having aferted, in his treatile on phyf- ognomy, that lhoemakers have generally a iickly appearance, and weak conlHtu- tons, and that At Zurich, Of twenty

four children born Of parents exerelhn8 that protection, Geven only were boys all the craft of thar place r0fe Up agalnit him IN ariotous manner. Lavater find ing it nee eGary to quel the tumult as am9icablv as poliblc, declared publicly thatbe had been mifaken, for the juit proportion was twenty eight males to thirty of the other fex. He begged however that the fhoemakers would per- NIT him to Gand godfather to all the males, and they cheeTfully accepted his offer.

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THE LATE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA.

This woman possessed much strength and grandeur of mind: but it appears that history must reproach her with two great crimes—the death of Peter III. and the death of Prince Iwan. May not these crimes be ascribed to the ferocity and ambition of her lovers? She was not only endowed with that vigor and elevation of mind which is the best preservation from guilt, but even possessed benevolence and sensibility of heart: she was weak to her favorites; she loved children, and the apartments of her palace were filled with them: she loved and sought for the approbation of all enlightened men: finally, and what will tend most to remove the impression of the reproaches with which she has been loaded, she reigned thirty-four years with dignity, and even with serenity, while Orloff died in the agonies of a tortured conscience. If Catharine was the monster she is described to have been, it must be admitted as a principle, that conscience is an organ of which it is possible a rational being may be deprived—a discovery in human nature which cannot be made without pain.

A life of the Empress has lately been published at Paris, attributed to the pen of count de Segur.

The character of the Empress, her Lovers, her Favorites, and her Generals, are correctly described in this history; and the motives of their actions are well developed. All the details besides that interest which is exclusively their own, possess a precision by which they contribute to render the work a more perfect whole. The portrait of the Empress runs through every part of the book. In each page some characteristic trait is to be found.—The mystery of her political conduct since the revolution in France is this unriddled by Catharine herself, in a dialogue in which the author supposes her to take a part.

“I deemed it expedient to take advantage of the disturbances that prevailed in Europe, in order to accomplish the invasion of Poland, and it was necessary that I should not be the only sovereign who should invade it, in order to keep alive and prolong those disturbances. The portion of Poland which I permitted the king of Prussia and the emperor to seize on, is only a deposit in their hands, for which they shall soon be accountable to me. Let the one continue to lavish away the treasures which the tyrannical avarice of his uncle had amassed, and permit the discipline and activity which made the Prussian armies so formidable, decay and perish; let the other completely exhaust his resources in a war which has already cost him one half of his dominions; to this issue I naturally look forward.—As soon as these Princes shall have nothing to oppose to me but their weakness, I will reclaim whatever I think proper in Poland, and then, reinforced by the Sarmatian legions, my armies will turn towards Turkey their triumphant standards.”

When the countess Potocky expresses her surprise that it was not to favor the cause of kings that Catharine excited the kings of Europe to arm against France, tho she herself was the first to swear that she would take part in the coalition, Catharine made this reply:

“I doubtless take a deep interest in the cause of kings; but while I give it my support, it is far from being my intention to support them.—There is none of them whose name and power I can patiently observe to increase and flourish in the vicinity of my power and name.

“Invited to join in the convention at Pilnitz, I signed the treaty with surprising alacrity, not from the motives of friendship and good-will which were then supposed to actuate my conduct, but because I saw the Roman Gustavus II, prevailed on by the instigations of Fersen, doughtily espouse the cause of the feeble Louis XVI, and of the imprudent and too unfortunate Antoinette, and plunge headlong into enterprises in which it was natural to suppose that the remainder of the Swedish forces must be swallowed up; because I foresaw that the king of Prussia must derange his finances and tarnish the lustre of his arms; because I was convinced that the emperor must be despoiled of a great portion of his hereditary dominions, perhaps even of the imperial sceptre, and that, deprived of money and of men, he could no longer rival me in the glory of humbling the pride of the Crescent; and, finally, because I entertained a hope that all the coalessed powers must weaken themselves, some emulously, others reluctantly; and whatever vigor should be displayed by France, that country must long smart under the wounds by which she must purchase her successes. &c. &c.”

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THIS woman pofeGed much frength and grandeur Of mind but it appears that hiftory mutt reproach her with two great crimes-the death Of Peter III. and the death of Prince Ivan. May not thefe crimes Be aGcribed to the fero- CITY and ambition Of her lovers ? She was not only endowed with that vigor and elevation Of mind which is the belt prefervation from guilt, bat even poi fefed benevolence and fcnfbility Of heart fne was weak to her fayorites he loved children, and the apartments Of her palace were filled with them Ghe loved and fought for the aPproba- ton Of all enlightened men: finally, and what will tend mott to remove the imprefion of the reproaches withwhich fhe has been loaded, lhe reigned thirty four years with dignity, and even with ferenity, while Orlof died in the ago MES Of a tortured confidence. II Ca tharine was the monfer fhe is defcribed to have been, it mutt be admitted as a principle, that confidence is an organ of which it is pofible q rational being may be deprived difcovery in hu- man nature which cannot be made without pain.

A life Of the Empress has lately been Publilhed at Paris, attributed to the pen Of count de Segur.

The character Of the Emprefs, her Lovers, her Favorites, and her Gene rails, are correctly deicribed in this hif- tory and the motives Of their actions are well developed. All the details befdeS that interef which is excluively their own, poGefs a precifion BY which they contribute to render the work more perfect whole. The portrait Of the Emprefs runs through every part Of the book. In each page fome char a6erittic trait is to be found.-The myfery Of her political conduct fince the revolution in France is this unrid- died by Catharine hcrfelf, in dialogue in which the author fuPpoles her to take part.

" deemed it expedient to take ad- vantage Of the disturbances that prevail ed in Europe, in order to accomplish the invaiion Of Poland, and 1t was ne cefary thatI fhould not be the only fov- ereign who lhould invade II. in order ~ keep alive and prolong thore dil}ur Dances. The portion Of Poland which | permitted the king of PruiIia and the emperor to feize on, is only depohtin their hands, for which they fhall fooa be accountable to me. Let the one continue to lavih away the treafures which the tyrannical avaricc Of his IN Gle had amafIed, and permit the diGci- pine and activity which made the Prur- fan armies 70 formidable, decay and PERTH; let theother completely exhauf his relources in a war which has already colt him one half Of his dominions TO this iflue | naturally look forward As foOn as thefe Princes fhalI have no thing TO opP0ie to me but their weak neis, | will reclaim whatever | think proper in Poland, and then, reinforced by the Sarmatian legions, my armies will turn towards Turkey their trium- plant fandards."

When the countefs Potocky expreGes her iurPrife that It was not to favor the cauie OF kings that Catharine excited the kings of Europe to arm arainf

France. tho he herfelf was the frft "a fwear that fhe would take part in the coalition, Catharine made this reply

"I doubtlefs take deep interef in the caufe Of kings but while | give Il nv fuPport, il is far from being my in tention to fupport them--Fhere isnone ofthem whole name and power | can patiently obferve to increafe and fourth in the vicinity of my power and name.

z Invited to Join in the convention at Pilnitz, ! fgncd the treaty With fur. prifng alacritv, not from the motiYes Of friend(hip and goodwill which were then fuppofed to a6tuate my Condnd, but becaufe law the Roman Outlaws II, prevailed on by the inltigations Of Ferlon, doughtily efPoule the caule Of the feeble Louis XVI, and Of the i'm prudent and too unfortunate AntOinctte, and plunge headlOng into enterprises in which it was natural to iupPole that the remainder Of the Swediih forces mutt be fwaIlowed UP becaafe / forelaw that the king Of Prufia mutt derange his finances and tarnilh the lufre Of his arms becaule | was convinced that The emperor mutt be delPoiIed Of a great. portion Of his hereditary dominions, perhaps even of the imperial fceptre, and that, deprived Of money and Of men, he couldn no longer rival me in the glory Of humbling the pride Of the Crefcent and, finally, becaufe l en- tertained 4 hope that all the coalefced powers mutt weaken themfelyes, fome. emulou1y, others reluctantly and whatever vigor hould be dilPlayed by France, that country mutt long lmarr under the wounds by which fhe muG purchafe her GuccefIes. &c. SC"