EVENTS of no common magnitude, and importance, have lately passed under our notice. They excite our wishes to know, not merely their course, but their origin and causes. In fact, the accounts we receive of them, is barely intelligible to us, while their history is yet recent; and we well know, that after a short time has elapsed, the memory, losing a correct impression of their order, is liable to the inconvenience of confusion, by misplacing them, and thereby misjudging their relative influence and importance. We have, therefore, thought it advisable to submit a slight survey of public events, from the beginning of the year 1806, although our work did not commence till much of that year had elapsed: our intention being to render intelligible to future readers, what otherwise they might find obscure. The opposite page comprizes a comparative view of the British Ministry in January, and April 1806, and January 1807.

GREAT BRITAIN.

JANUARY.

9. The remains of Lord Nelson, who had fallen in the battle of Trafalgar, Oct. 20, 1805, having been yesterday removed from Greenwich Hospital, where they had lain in state, by water, to the Admiralty, were this day conveyed, in grand funeral procession, to St. Paul's Cathedral, for solemn interment.

16. Intelligence received of the peace signed at Presburg between Austria and France.This peace was the result of an uncommon series of actions and battles between these powers; in which the French had so decidedly the advantage, that Austria became disheartened, and terminated the war with all possible speed. The first disaster was, the capture of the Austrian army under General Mack, in October. Vienna was entered by the French in November. The Austrian Emperor retired towards Olmutz. The bat tle of Austerlitz, in which the Russians also were engaged, was on Dec. 1. An armistice was signed Dec. 6; and peace was signed, Dec. 25, 1806. For the general terms of it vide Austria.

21. Session of Parliament opened by commission. The speech chiefly noticed the VOL. I. [Lit. Pan. Sup.]

successes of the fleet, especially the victory off Cape Trafalgar: and desired such national munificence to the family of the late Lord Nelson, as "might preserve to the latest posterity, the memory of his name and services, and the benefit of his great example:" it laments the events of war in Germany but trusts to the loyalty and spirit of Britons for and support perseverance. 23. Death of Rt. Hon. W. Pitt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, &c. &c. See his Life, in the Panorama.

27. Mr. H. Lascelles moved the H. of Commons, for an address to his Majesty, desir ing a public funeral for Mr. Pitt. Ayes 258. Noes 89.

29. Intelligence received of the death of Marquis Cornwallis, at Ghauzepore, in the Province of Benares, in India, of which country he was Governor General. He died Oct 5, 1805. Aged 67.

3. Lord Ellenborough being Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, it was thought, that there was an inconsistency in his being at the same time a Judge and a Cabinet Minister; as he might be the proposer of laws, &c., in one capacity, which he might also be the mediuin of officially enforcing, in another capacity. This subject was discussed in the House of Lords, on a motion against it, by the Earl of Bristol. Negatived without a division. Also in the H. of Commons. Negatived 222 to 64.

-Session of the French Legislature opened

3. In the H of Commons, Mr. Windham gave the outlines of his plan for a new organization of the army. He proposed that, The Regular Army should not have any present increase of pay. The pay of the officers is left for future consideration. Soldiers are hereafter to be enlisted for 7 years, at the end of that period they may claim their discharge; may follow any trade in any place. If they choose to enlist for 7 years more, to receive 6d. per week additional pay; and at the end of this term, a small pension, in addition to the advantages of first 7 years. If they enlist a tirird 7 years, to receive additional 1s. weekly pay, and at the end 1s. a day pension for life. The present army to enjoy the bounties, but not the right of claiming discharge. Chelsea allowances also to follow the same principle.The Militia to be lowererd nearly to 40,000. The ballot to cease. Vacancies to be filled up by recruiting at a limited bounty.-The Volunteers to have clothing for this year, but no longer no pay or allowances. "Government will find arms, but not contingent expenses. No rank higher than captain. No Volunteer officer to command a regular officer, unless below the rank of captain.Armed Inhabitants. The population of the country to be trained to the use of arms. To include those not in any of the former classes: not clothed; not embodied; but to learn to shoot, or handle a pike: to be taught 26 half days in the year, and allowed for each half day, 1s. To be divided into four ages, from 16 to 40. One year's training deemed sufficient. The King in Council to judge of the ages to be trained. Supposed 200,000 persons enough at first. 16. Rupture with Prussia announced by embargo laid on Prussian vessels, in reprisal for King of Prussia having taken possession of the Electorate of Hanover, and excluded British vessels from the northern ports. 20. Declaration and protest of George III. of Great Britain: Elector of Hanover,

22. A Russian force having taken possession of Cattaro, part of the province of Venetian Dalmatia, though not properly subject to Venice, but since the dissolution of the Venetian government, to Austria, (Vide Panorama, p. 97, &c.)-France declared, in an article in the Moniteur, the French official paper, that she insisted on receiving this town and its district from Austria, solely as specified by treaty between these powers, at Presburg. Vide Austria.

In H. of Commons Mr. Paull exhibited charges against Marquis Wellesley, for misconduct during his government in India.

Death of the Prince of Orange.

23. Skirmish between the Swedish and Prusstan troops: the latter take possession of the duchy of Lauenburgh. Vide Sweden. 25. His Swedish Majesty embargoes all Prussian vessels in his dominions, blockades the Prussian ports, with frigates, &c.

On the American station, a shot fired from H. M. S. Leander, Capt. Whitby, off Sandy Hook, killed a man on board an American sloop. This incident was the more unfortunate, as the Americans were urging a course of complaint against the pressing of American sailors by British ships of war. Submission to this practice was refused by the Americans; and, in the non-compliance with signals for the purpose of this vessel's being examined, as to whether she had any British seamen on board, this man was killed. The French party in America used every art to inflame the minds of the populace on this occasion. Great clamour was raised against the captain of the Leander, (who, it is understood, was at dinner on board another vessel, at the time). The grand jury of New York found a bill for murder against Capt. Whitby; and the president of the United States issued a proclamation for apprehending him, &c.

29. Lord Melville having been impeached by the H. of Commons, for sundry misdemeanors in respect to his personal use of the public money, in his office of Treasurer of the Navy, the proceedings on this impeach ment commenced this day. It may be proper to hint, that his Lordship was supposed to have had more money in his office than the law allowed, as balances; to have borrowed part of this money from time to time, for which accommodation he paid no interest; and to have permitted a confidential servant in the office, Alexander Trotter, Esq. to have derived improper advantages from such money. As Mr. Trotter was the

AUGUST.

2. Lord Lauderdale departs for Paris, to conduct negociations for peace with the French government.

7. The Emperor of Germany resigns his title and station, as head of the Germanic body, in consequence of the Confederation of the Rhine. Having about two years before assumed the title of Emperor of Austria, he now retains this as his principal title. Vide Austria. 13. The Emperor of Russia holds a grand council, which advises a refusal to ratify D'Oubril's treaty made at Paris. The influence of this refusal on the negociations for peace between France and England is considerable. (Vide Negociation Papers, pp. 879, 884.

20. Lord Holland and Lord Auckland appointed by His Majesty joint commissioners to treat with the American commissioners, Mr. Monroe and Mr. Pinckney, for the termination of disputes between the two countries.

25. John Philip Palm, bookseller at Nuremberg, shot by a French military commission, for selling publications in opposition to Buonaparté. Five others condemned at the same time, but escaped.

30. Russian Manifesto against France.

SEPTEMBER.

9. Tremendons hurricane at Dominica and Martinique.

12. Death of Lord Thurlow. (Vide Panorama, p. 391.)

13. Death of Mr. Fox. (Vide Panorama, p. 395.)

14. French squadron dispersed in a storm. L'Impeteux, 74 guns, destroyed in the Chesapeak by the English,

17. Order of Council for opening the trade with Buenos-Ayres; diminishing the Import duties, &c.

20. King of Prussia, with his Queen, joins his army against the French,

21. Bonaparté addresses circular letters to the Confederation of the Rhine, ordering their contingents against Prussia

25. Bonaparte leaves Paris to join his army in Germany,

30. The Archduke Ferdinand of Wurtzburg, brother to the Emperor of Austria, accedes to the Confederation of the Rhine.

OCTOBER,

1. Lord Morpeth sent to the Court of Prussia. 5. Louis Bonaparté, King of Holland, accompanies the Dutch troops intended to ccoperate against Prussia.

8. Changes in the British administration in consequence of the death of Mr. Fox. (Vide British Ministry in a former page.)

9. King of Prussia's Manifesto against France. (Vide Panorama, p. 321*.)

12. Lord Lauderdale returns to England, negociations for peace with France having failed.

14. Battle of Auerstadt between the French and Prussians, the latter defeated with immense loss-leads to the defeat of Prince, Hohenlohe, with the left wing of the Prussians, loss of Stettin and Custrin,also of Berlin 24th.

22. His Majesty's declaration of the causes of the rupture of the negociation with France. (Vide Panorama, p. 317.)

24. Parliament dissolved by Proclamation. 25. Bonaparté establishes his head quarters at Berlin, holds levees, &c. in the Palace there.

31. The Spanish general, Miranda, formerly in the service of France, lately adventuring on his own account, having fitted out in North America a small fleet, for the purpose of effecting an insurrection in the Caraccas, a province of Spanish South America, after several fruitless attempts fails of his purpose, and returns to Trinidad.

A revolution in the black Empire of Hayti, i. e. that part of the island of St. Domingo which formerly belonged to the French. After the transportation of Toussaint from this island, in 1804, the government was assumed by Dessalines, a negro chief, who caused himself to be crowned Emperor of Hayti, by which name this island was called by its natives when first discovered. This Emperor being killed, Christophe, a negro general who headed the insurrection against him, assumes the vernment in his place. Manifestoes, &c. calumniating the memory of the late Emperor, are printed and dispersed; together with general invitations to all foreigners to trade with the island; which had been (unwisely) restricted and limited by Dessalines, to the injury of the inhabitants.

NOVEMBER.

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1. Lord Morpeth returned from the continent; the battle of Auerstadt having rendered his mission unproductive.

3, Proclamation in Poland from the French head-quarters, calling on the Poles to resume their ancient establishment as a people; sign, ed by General Dombrowski.

6. The Electors of Saxony, and of Hesse, accede to the confederation of the Rhine. 7. Lubec taken by assault. The French overcome the opposition of the Prussians, who had retreated thither, under General Blucher, from Auerstadt. The citizens suffer extremely from the cruelty and licentiousness of the victors: the city being pillaged, &c. for a considerable ume,