societies should not be made the nurseries of sedition. Sept. 1. General La Fayette and his fellow sufferers were liberated by the Austrian government from the castle of Olmutz, at the request of general Bonaparte. Sept. 4. Died, the right rev. Sir William Ashburnham, bart. D. D. lord bishop of Chichester. A new revolution took place in France, general Pichegru and general Willot, with 60 other of the national representatives of France, were charged with high treason, and arrested by order of three of the directors, assisted by a military force under Augereau. Sept. 5. By a decree of the two Coun. cils, about 60 of their members, and twelve other persons, were sentenced to be transported to such place as the directors should determine; among these were the two directors, Carnot and Barthelemi, generals Pichegru, Willot, Hamel, and Miranda, with Boissy d'Anglas, Bourdon de l'Oise, Dumolard, Villaret Joyeuse, Pastoret, Barbe Marbois, and many other persons of eminence. Sept. 6. Francis de Neufchateau and Merlin were chosen directors in place of Carnot and Barthelemi. The squadron under the command of Sir John B. Warren captured between the 17th of July and this day, from the French, seven ships of war and 16 merchant ships, and destroyed several others. Sept. 8. Died, at Cambridge, the rev. Richard Farmer, D. D. well known as the author of " An Essay on the Learning of Shakespeare, and a man of extensive knowledge and research. Sept. 9. At Meux's brewhouse in Liquor Pond-street, three men lost their lives by entering an empty vat without the previous precaution of letting down a lighted candle. Sept. 10. Died, in childbed, Mary Wollstoncraft Godwin, wife of William Godwin, a lady of uncommon endowments, and authoress of "A vindication of the rights of Women." Sept. 13. Messrs. Brooks and Magistra, messengers to the Treasury, who sailed with government despatches to lord Malmesbury, at Lisle, could not land in the packet at Calais, on account of the high wind, they therefore took a boat, which unfortunately overset, and both gentlemen were drowned; Mr. Brooks had been 25 years in the service of government. Sept. 18. Their Majesties and the five VOL. II. Princesses arrived at Windsor from Weymouth. Lord Malmesbury left Lisle, after an ineffectual attempt to negotiate with the French Republic. Agents were despatched by government to the ports of the Baltic to buy up the wheat and other grain, for the supply of the corn market, before the winter commenced, in order to counteract the designs of interested persons to raise the price of bread. Sept. 20. Died, at Wetzlaer, general Hoche, a successful commander in the armies of the French Republic, aged 30. Sept. 22. The crew of the Hermione frigate, mutinied, and murdered captain Pigot and all his officers, (except the surgeon and mate) and most of the marines, in all 40 persons, they then carried the frigate to Languana, and delivered her up to the Spaniards, stipulating for their arrears of pay, to be received as Spanish subjects, and not to be delivered up at the end of the war. Sept. 27. The Bank, in consequence of the number of bad dollars now in circulation, gave notice in the Gazette that they should issue gold to the amount of the dollars now in circulation. Oct. 3. The Bank of England called in the stamped Spanish dollars. Oct. 4. The earl of Mornington (now marquis Wellesley) was appointed governor general of Bengal. Oct. 5. The negotiations at Lisle were broken off, in consequence of the extravagant demands of the French, who required, as a preliminary, that Great Britain should give up all the possessions captured from France or her allies without any stipulation for compensation, though the principle of mutual concession was admitted as the basis of the former attempt at negotiation. Oct. 9. The rev. James Buckner, L.L.D. promoted to the bishoprick of Chichester. A general mutiny broke out in the fleet at the Cape of Good Hope, which subsided on the 12th, in consequence of a communication made to them that the demands of the seamen at Spithead had been complied with. Oct. 11. Admiral Duncan attacked the Dutch fleet, commanded by admiral de Winter, off Camperdown, and after a severe engagement succeeded in defeating it, taking the Cerberus, 68 guns, Jupiter, 74 guns, Haarlem, 68 guns, Wassenaar, 64 guns, Vryheid, 74 guns, Admiral Devries, 68 guns, Hercules 64 guns, Gelykheid, 68 30 guns, Delft, 56 guns, Alkmaer, 56 guns, and Munnikendam, 44 guns. The yellow fever made horrid ravages in America, particularly at Philadelphia, Baltimore, New Providence, &c.; the returns in the month of September in Philadelphia alone amounted to 590 adults and 300 children. Oct. 13. Sir Benjamin Hammet was fined 10001. for declining to serve the office of lord Mayor, to which he had been elected. Oct. 17. A definitive treaty of peace was signed between France and Austria, at Campo Formio, by which the Venetian territory was ceded to the Emperor. Adam Duncan, esq. admiral of the blue, created a baron and viscount of Great Britain, by the titles of baron Duncan and viscount Duncan of Camperdown. Oct. 20. The court of aldermen and common council of the city of London, voted their thanks to admiral Duncan and the officers of his fleet, and the freedom of the city with a sword value 200 guineas; and the freedom and a sword of 100 guineas value to admiral Onslow. Oct. 25. The lord Mayor, aldermen, and common council of the city of London, waited upon his Majesty with an address of congratulation, on the splendid naval victory achieved by admiral Duncan. His Majesty caused to be published a declaration, explanatory of the circumstances which occasioned the rupture of the treaty at Lisle, between Great Britain and France. Oct. 30. His Majesty left Windsor to proceed to the Nore, to review the North fleet and the prizes taken, but owing to the tempestuous state of the weather he was obliged to return. Nov. 1. His Majesty landed at Greenwich; he created captain Trollope, commander of his yacht, a knight banne ret. Nov. 2. His Majesty opened the session of Parliament with a speech from the throne. The Opposition benches appeared deserted, the principal members having agreed to withdraw from their attendance on Parliament. Died, at Norwich, aged 57, the rev. William Enfield, L. L. D. well known to the public by many ingenious and useful works. Nov. 5. The French Executive Directory ordered that the French troops assembled on the coast should be called "the Army of England," and be commanded by general Bonaparte. Nov. 10, John William Anderson, esq. was sworn in at Guildhall lord Mayor for the year ensuing. Nov. 15. Both Houses of Parliament addressed his Majesty on the speech delivered by him on opening the session. Nov. 16. Died, at his palace of Sans Souci, near Potsdam, his Majesty Frede derick William II. king of Prussia. Nov. 18. A court of proprietors was held at the Bank, when the chairman laid before them a statement of the affairs of the Bank, from which it appeared, that the Bank had in cash, bullion, and other securities, seventeen millions sterling and a fraction; that there was due from government to the Bank four millions and a fraction; that the debt of the Bank in outstanding notes was eleven millions, besides six millions of other demands upon it; leaving a surplus in favour of the Bank of 3,839,000. Nov. 20. Bonaparte left Italy, and arrived at Paris about the end of the year. Joseph Bonaparte was appointed ambassador to the court of Rome. Nov. 28. Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson attended at the Chamberlain's office, and received the freedom of the city and a gold box, voted to him, for his bravery and good conduct in the fight off St. Vin cent. Nov. 29. A proclamation was issued for a general thanksgiving on the 19th of Dec. on account of the late naval victories. Nov. 30. His Majesty's ship La Tribune, of 44 guns, was wrecked near the harbour of Halifax, Nova Scotia, when only 12 persons were saved out of 240, besides several women and children. Dec. 2. Seven shilling pieces in gold were first issued, and ordered to be received as the current coin of the realm. Dec. 8. An action was brought by John Williams, alias Anthony Pasquin, against Mr. Faulder, the bookseller, for a libel published in the "Baviad and Mæviad ;” the damages were laid at 10007. but the jury found a verdict for the defendant. Mary Benson, alias Maria Theresa Phipoe, (the person who was tried for felony, and afterwards for assaulting Courtois) was tried for the murder of Mary Cox, her intimate friend, and found guilty; she was executed on the Monday following. Dec. 12. Died, Richard Brocklesly,M.D. and F. R. S., one of the oldest physicians on the staff of the army, and author of several esteemed medical works. That part of the water works at Shad well in which Messrs. Bolton's steam engine was erected in 1774 over the well, was burnt to the ground; it supplied a district of 8000 houses. Lieut. general Sir Ralph Abercrombie was appointed commander in chief in Ireland. Dec. 14. The court of common council of the city of London unanimously entered into strong but temperate resolutions against the bill now pending in Parliament relative to the encrease of the assessed taxes. The city of Westminster, and several wards and parishes held meetings and entered into similar resolutions. Dec. 19. His Majesty and the Royal Family, accompanied by both Houses of Parliament, the lord Mayor, and corporation of London, &c., went in grand procession to St. Paul's cathedral, to return thanks for the great naval victories; no accident happened, and the day was remarkably fine, which added much to the splendour of the scene. Dec. 22. Mungo Park, the African traveller, landed in England, after an absence of two years and seven months. Dec. 24. The emperor of Germany or dered medals to be struck, and presented to the officers of the British regiment of 15th light dragoons, for their gallant conduct on the 24th of April, 1794, near Cambray, by charging the enemy of superior force, and rescuing his Imperial Majesty who was in danger of being captured, but for the bravery and intrepidity of this regiment. Dec. 26. Died, in his 71st year, the celebrated John Wilkes, esq. alderman of Farringdon ward without, and chamberlain of the city of London, whose patriotic exertions, whatever were his motives, added security and stability to the liberties of his country. Dec. 29. The French general Duphot was killed at Rome in endeavouring to prevent the Pope's soldiers from firing on the people. Dec. 29. The election for an alderman of Farringdon ward without took place this day, Charles Price, esq. and S. F. Waddington, esq. were severally nominated, when the shew of hands appeared in favour of Mr. Waddington, but a poll was demanded on behalf of Mr. Price. PRINCIPAL ACTS PASSED THIS year. To enable his Majesty to raise a provisional force of cavalry to be embodied in case of necessity for the defence of the kingdom. For altering the rates of postage. To remove doubts respecting promissory notes of the Bank of England, for payment of sums under 51. To enable the East India company to raise money by further encreasing their capital stock. For confirming and continuing for a limited time the restrictions on payment of cash by the Bank. For better prevention and punishment of attempts to seduce persons serving in his Majesty's forces by sea or land. For more effectually restraining intercourse with the crews of certain of his Majesty's ships, now in a state of mutiny and rebellion. To continue the Alien act. For carrying into execution the treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation, concluded between his Majesty and the United States of America. For regulating the shipping and carrying off slaves in British vessels from the coast of Africa. For regulating the height between the decks of vessels entered outwards, for the purpose of carrying slaves from the coast of Africa. To repeal so much of the act of 5 Geo. II. as makes negroes chattels for the payment of debts. For more effectually preventing the administering or taking unlawful oaths. To make perpetual the act for preventing the committing of frauds by bank rupts. To prevent the counterfeiting of any copper coin made or to be made current by proclamation, or any foreign gold or silver coin. To shorten the time now required for giving notice of the royal intention of his Majesty, his heirs, and successors, that the Parliament shall meet and be holden for the despatch of business; and more effectually to provide for the meeting of Parliament in case of a demise of the crown. To enable his Majesty more easily and effectually to grant additional pardons to persons under sentence by naval court martials, and to regulate the imprisonment under such sentences. For the better administration of justice at Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay; and for preventing British subjects from being concerned in loans to the native princes of India. Total supplies 44,760,262 3 9 AN ACCOUNT OF THE NUMBER OF ARMED SHIPS BELONGING TO FRANCE, SPAIN, AND HOLLAND, TAKEN, BURNT, OR DE STROYED, FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PRESENT WAR. Nett produce of the Taxes for one year, ending 5th of July, 1797 Of 74 guns and upwards......89 Two deckers under 74 guns....10 Frigates 32 guns and upwards 46 16,731,683 8 3 Sloops, corvettes, &c........567 The Bank of England issued silver tokens value 5s. each. Captain John Williamson, of the Agincourt, tried and found guilty in part of the charges exhibited against him, for misconduct in the engagement of the 11th of October, off the coast of Holland, and sentenced to be put at the bottom of the list of post captains, and rendered incapable of serving on board any of his Majesty's ships. Jan. 2. A common hall was held for the city of London, for the purpose of electing & proper person to fill the office of chamberlain of the city, vacant by the death of John Wilkes, esq. Sir Watkin Lewes and Mr. Clarke were the candidates proposed; the shew of hands was decidedly in favour of Mr. Clarke, but Sir Watkin demanded a poll, when the numbers at the close were Sir Watkin declined the contest, upon which Mr. Clarke was declared duly elected. Jan. 6. Passports were sent off by the commissioners for French prisoners, for a French agent to come to this country, to superintend and take charge of the provisioning the French prisoners; it being agreed between the two countries that the prisoners of each should be maintained at the cost of their respective countries. Jan. 10. Robert Reeves, a stockbroker, was tried at the Old Bailey sessions for forgery, and found guilty. Jan. 11. Captain Drew, of the Cerberus, James Drew his nephew, captain Pulling, Messrs. Poore and Daly, midshipmen, coxswain, and black servant, and a boat's crew of six men, left Cawsand bay in the barge of the Cerberus, and steered for Hamoaze, captain Drew having letters Wheat per qr. Barley per qr. Oats per qr. from admiral Kingsmill for the Port Admi Jan. 52s. 28s. 16s. Quartern Loaf Sd. ral at Plymouth; when the barge got abreast of St. Nicholas island, a heavy swell of the sea upset it, and all on board, except two of the sailors, perished. Jan. 13. Charles Peterson, first lieu Number of bankrupts from Jan to Dec. tenant of his Majesty's ship Perdrix, was inclusive, 869. shot dead by lord Camelford, at English |