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-The claimants from the South were few, and they received the whole bounty. The claimants from the North were many, and an abatement in the bounty was often made through neceffity, in order to enable it to extend the further.

If the bounties were thought too low for the South, he defired Gentlemen to raife them, but not, in God's name, to fnatch them from the North to no purpule at all-but that of difcouraging the farmer and the manu acturer. He advifed the Houfe to perfevere in their lyftem of bounties, and their farmers would perfevere in growing flax; but above all things not to deftroy that confidence which they had placed in Parliament; for what the confequence might be to the manufacture, he would not venture to mention.

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[Here he concluded as able a fpeech as ever was made upon the subject, and apologized, that having for a long time been unaccustomed to fpeak in public, he feared he had not made himfelf fo well understood, as the importance of the point to the intereft of the kingdom deferved]

Mr. Corry faid, after what had been flated by the right hon. the Speaker, it would be prefumption to take up the time of the Houle turther than to point out a paper in the Journals which would fhew, that the plan now propofed was not done fo now for the first time--and would alfo fhew what opinion was entertained of it formerly. He would make but one remark previous to reading the paper alluded to, which was that according to the prefent plans of the Linen Board it was a fact, that the province of Muniter received actually more as far as it claimed the premiums than any of the other provinces-fo that the right hon. Gentleman's principle was in force at this moment as far as it was uleful, and was only not extended where it would be detrimental.

Mr. Holmes was for the motion.

The Secretary of State rofe to reply, and amongit other things not immediately relevant, mentioned the dift effed fituation of the lower claffes in the South of Ireland, where a poor man had no more than 4d. a day to fupport him, and often a large family. which he afcribed principally to the connivance of the MIDDLEMAN, under whole oppreffion they fuffered

How he afked, could they rescue them from these MIDDLEMEN, unless they made them manufacturers? and that he was of opinion his motion tended to bring about.

The right hon. Mr. Gardiner faid, that although the fubject was exhaufted by his right hon. Friend (the Speaker) he would fay a few words. He was decidedly against the motion. He faid that it was impoffible to bring the people in the South, from the practice of husbandry, which they found profitable-and the rich foils in that part of the kingdom were not fe well adapted to the cultivation of flaxfeed as the poorer in the North.

He condemned the abfurdity of wishing to appropriate bounties to counties that could not claim them, and taking them from such as could

the bounty amounted to no more than what was barely fufficient to buy feed, and if frittered away, he was apprehenfive that the inhabitants of the North would cultivate barley, oats, &c. and totally neglect that.

Sir J. Blaquiere spoke a few words in favour of the motion.

The Speaker again rofe, and after controverting what had been offered in favour of the motion, ftated that in cafe this bounty was abrogated, (which was not the cafe with any other bounty) the province of Leinfter would receive. confiderably lefs than last year; it was therefore the duty of Gentlemen of Leinster to oppose it.- The province of Connaught too, would receive less: it was therefore the duty of the Connaught Gentlemen to oppofe it.The province of Ulfter would also receive confide rably lefs; it was therefore the duty of the Gentlemen of Ulfter to oppofe it but as they were masters of the subject, they required no advice upon it.

The queftion being put upon the motion made by the Secretary of State,

Mr. would port.

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From a talkative coward, that boasts of his deeds, From a blockhead that credits whatever he reads, From heroes at home, who take towns in their beds,

Libera, &c.

From a faint who talks fair, with design to deceive, From a rogue that does mifchief, then laughs in his fleeve,

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whofe fell maxim is, not to forgive, Libera, &c.

From a fop of nice honour, who wears a long Iwo:d,

And will curfe like an Atheift, and huff like a jord,

Aad is ready to draw if you speak a mifs word, Libera, &c. From

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Addrefs of Mifs Nancy, hard to please.

DO not like the man that's tall,

A man that's little is worfe than all.
mach abhor a man that's fat,
A man that's lean is worse than that.
A young man is a conftant pest,
An old one would my room infeft.
Nor do I like a man that's fair,

A man that's black I cannot bear.
A man of fenfe i could not rule,
And from my heart I hate a fool.
A fober man I will not take,

A drunken man my heart will break,
All these I do fincerely hate,

And yet I love the marriage ftate.

From the above recited Piece, an Answer was received to the following Effect.

HOU lovely nymph, I doubt not of thy charms;

THOU

Read my defcription-come into my arms,
I am not tall, or low, or fat, or lean,
Kiad providence has plac'd me juft between.
Nor young, nor old, nor black my fkin, nor
fair,

But ftill the middle of thefe afpects bear.
Not wife or foolish things in me are seen,
But all my actions ftill are found between.
Sailor nor foldier I, no blood I fpill,
I wear a sword, but fuch as cannot kill.
Nor drunk nor fober, yet a jug and wife,
Are all I ask or covet in this life.

In short, there's no extremes to me belong,
But middle, middle, is my constant song.
Hence, charming maid, if middle be your plan,
Come forth, receive me, here you'll find your

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Wilfon appears with a majestic grace, Her character adds luftre to her race;

The maiden, nuptial, and the widow life,
She has adorn'd, and fhines again a wife.
Wifely fhe did beftow her maiden charts,
When them the gave to Meares's faithful arms,
He is in prudence, parts, and virtues bright,
All worthy qualities in Meares unite;
Co many virtues in each other fhine,
Hymen rejoic'd when he their hands did join.
Great Heav'n their loves may with their years
increase,

No jealous jarrs molest their joy or peace;
Firm has their hand, may both their hearts be
join'd,

And always to each others good inclin'd;
Both fympathize in temper, hopes, and fears,
And thare in love, delights and needful çares;
May they fuch flue have, whofe actions thall
Rejoice their age, and deferve praife of all.
May both, as long as lite can comfort give,
Contented, loving, peaceful, happy live,
And after death, eternal joys receive.

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On WOMEN.

HREE talents to the fair belong,

TBeauty, Cunning, and a tongue:

By which men lole the other three,
Reaton, time, ad liberty:

Great

th' advantage, when their pow'r they
try,

In killing thofe that ftill defire to die.
What triple Panoply, my friend,
From beauty's darts can fouls defend?
Tho' fullen Satan never lov'd,

Yet this unlucky truth he prov'd,
That man by woman might be manag'd beft,
He ruin'd Eve, fo left her to the rest:
Yet, partial mufe, forbear to blame
The fair to this encreasing flame;
Each lover is their eafy prey.

And those who will be captives may:
The lofs is fure, that with defire is fought,
We know the inare, yet labour to be caught.
No wonder then old Mico's breast,
At fixty-fix is fill poteft:
Cupid, in time, goes paft controul,

Enthron'd within cur inmoft foul;

For love's a charm that ne'er can be undone,
While thus th' enchanted rafhly help it on.

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O loft too foon ! O bleft with every grace

That Heav'n to human weaknets can impart ! The tweeteft manner, and the fairest face,

The meckeft temper, and the truest heart! Ah! could not, then, thy beauty's youthful

bloom,

A parent's grief, a lover's fondeft figh; Prefe ve that graceful figure from the tomb,

Or keep thee longer from thy native sky? Alas! they could not !-Let the pitying tear Prompt every feeling, every tender breaft; Let fad remembrance, with a figh fincere,

Point to thy tomb, and bid thy relics reft!

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And, when it reads what this fad verfe does For the Love of Money is the Root of all Evil,

tell,

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c. 1 Tim. chap vi. ver. 10.

HE avaricious man no bounds can hold,
He robs the poor, he fiiches young and
old,

Voracious mortal, whose increasing store

Still makes him with and fearch yet ftill for

more,

The favourite Song Sung by Mr. Johnstone in the His mind's a ftranger to that fweet content,

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Lady of the Manor.

N vain the Grave and Wife,

The Thoughtless and the Sage

Would teach us to defpife

The joys that fuit our age; Youth's the Season to be gay,

Then laugh each Beau and Belle, To joy we'll give the day, Ah! Vive la Bagatelle ! The laughing hours invite To fport while young and gay; With love and foft delight Our minutes pass away.. Old age and care they tay O'ertake each Beau and Belle, Who'd meet fuch foe half way, Ah! Vive la Bagatelle !

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Enjoy'd by him whofe life's in virtue fpeat.
He aids the orphan, he the widow cheers,
And generoudly wipes from each their teas,
His foul to acts of virtue pants to foar ;
He withes not to hoard a golden store :
He ne'er diminishes another's wealth,
Nor facrifices happinets for peif,

Well knowing that the man whofe god is gold,
Cannot an honeft character uphold.

Does not our Saviour's parable (4) produce
A fubject proper for their prefent use.

A man, fays he, there was, whose heart was

gay,

Whole wealth increased each revolving day, Whole ground produc'd a valt prodigious flore, Unknown to him and to his friends before. Then straight he goes to build him barns anew, (Intending to enlarge his old ones tom). Says to his foul be merry-take thy fill, Unbounded is the diftricts of your will. But when that voice fo cuttingly did fay "Thou fool, this night I'll take thy lite away, "This night, vain man, thy foul I shall re. quire,

"Then whofe are those thy darlings of de fire."?

How muft the wretch repent his follies past,
When fuch a verdict all his hopes doth blast?
Let then, my friends, fince wealth can never give
Comfort which make it only bits to live,
Let then your minds to things more precious
foar,

Nor longer worship (d) fuch delufive ore,
Things that concern your everlasting peace
Should claim your notice ere vain wealth's in-

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FOREIGN

Venice, March 29, 1788.

TRANSACTION ́ ́S.'

HE Ruffian Minifter here having fent a Memorial to the Senate, informing them of the approaching arrival of a Ruffian fleet in the Mediterranean, the Senate has thought proper to reiterate its former declaration relative to the lyftem they mean to follow in the prefent war between Ruffia and the Porte, contained in the following answer:

On the 13th of October last, we communicated to you the orders given by the Senate to their officers, which are conformable to the fentiments of friendship which unite the Republic with the belligerent powers. We with pleasure feize this opportunity of renewing the fame declaration, in answer to your memorial of the 14th of February, by which you communicate her Imperial Majefty's intention to us relative to the fleet the means to fend into the Mediterranean. The Senate being refolved to follow the measures they have adopted, will not neglect in the present circumstances to conduct it felf agreeably to thofe rules which ought to subfit between powers who live in mutual good understanding, and which will not be contrary to the convention between the Republic and the Ottoman Porte. The Republic, in giving their commanders the neceffary orders, is perfuaded that the Empress will imitate this friendly difpo sition, and prescribe to her officers a fimilar line of conduct, agréeably to her promise.

In confequence of this order the Republic, as a proof of its impartiality, has on one hand prohibited their subjects from exporting arms into the Ottoman dominions; and on the other has placed two feluccas, manned with lilyrian troops, at the entrance of the port of Venice, to hinder the inhabitants from going into Trieste to enter into service there.

Vienna, April 5. On the 19th of March Prince Cobourg received advice at Czernowitz, that the Bacha Ilbrahim Nafir was marching towards Bottufchan with 500 Saphis, 300 or 400 Janiffaries, and three pieces of cannon, with a defign to take tha: place.

9] According to the accounts from Efclavonia of the 30th of March, the Ottoman troops, posted at Turkish Dubocfacz, attempted on the 25th, to the number of about 1000, to attack Austrian Duboclacz on two fides.

The enemy began with a smart, fire of cannon and mulquetry both from the old redoubt, fituated on the Banks of the Save, and from the houfes, garrets, and houfe tops, where they had formed battlements for that purpofe.They afterwards attempted, in a number of veifels, partly laden with bay and wood, to transport themselves to our fide; but Lieutenant Colonel Brodanovich, of the regiment of Gradiska, advancing, in time with two divifions of his troops, they could only get half over the river, and were forced to return back. They nevertheless again returned to the charge, form ing a fresh attack, but were obliged by our troops entirely to relinquish the enterprize.

Our cannon were placed in fuch a manner that they could take the redoubt on the enemy's June, 1788,

fide both in front and rear, and thereby intirely filenced their cannon. The combat lafted ten hours.

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The front of Auftrian Dubocfacz being furnished with a great number of strong gabions well filled, behind which, as well as the houses, our men found a safe retreat.- We had not one man killed or wounded, whilft the Turks, on the contrary, had thirty killed and many wounded.

The enemy having retreated to the other fide of the shore of Dubectacz, they pofted a detachment with fome cannon near the 4 ships which ferved to transport them.

To take thofe veffels Captain Brodanovich, of the regiment of Brood, refolved to pals the Save with a detachment of 80 men in two open boats, which he effected so happily that he put the Turkish detachment to flight, and feized three large veffels which were carried to our fide.The enemy loft eight men, and having put the cannon on fome horses left the carriages behind them.

War fato, April 5.

Two Ruffian armies amounting to about 180,000 men are in motion under the direction of the following officers 20,000 under General Sultikow, and 30,000 under the orders of General Kaminko. Marthal de Romanzow has the command in chief.

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Prince Potemkin is in the Crimea, at the head of 100,000 men.

9.] The Ruffian General Soltikow, has already entered the Buckowina with 30,000 men, whilft Prince Cobourg's army is almost posted on the territory of Moldavia. In all appearance the bridge building over the Daifter will be foon finifhed, notwithtanding the obstacles thrown in the way by the Turks..

Francfort, April 20. Some private letters from the Auftrian army affure us, that peace between the Emperor and the Grand Seignior is absolutely a decided matter, and that the preliminaries will be, figned in hort time. It fhould feem that Ruffia is not at all concerned ia the above arrangement,

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Leghorn, April 23. We learn by an exprefs from Peterburgh, that the Ruffian fleet under the command of Admiral Greig, and destined for the Mediterranean ftation, will be compofed of the following lift, viz. 26 ships of the line, that is, three of 100 guns, fix of go, four of 80, eleven of 74, and twelve of 64, thirteen irigates from 36 to 40 gun, and 248 tranfports, forming upon the whole a fleet of 287. fil. The number of the crew, comprehending officers, amounts to $5,000 Troop, infantry as well as cavalry, are embarked to the number of 28,800 men. Thefe are divided into 20 batcalions, viz. feven battalions of fuzileers, two of grenadiers, two of chaffeurs, two of artillery, one of coffacks, and fix of marines. So that the whole number embarked on board this fleet amount to 43,800 men.

Hague, April 24. We learn from Zurich, that the celebrated Solomon Geiner, Author of Daphnis, the charming Idyllitims, and the Death of Abel, died there the fecond of aft month, of a fit of apoplexy. 62. The in

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habitants

habitants of the faid; city, where he was born, propofed to erect a monument to him, which will be placed in a public walk between two rivers, and which will form one of the most interefting ornaments of it.

Vienna, April 30. On the 8th inftant, the Emperor arrived at Klerith, a frontier fortrefs, oppofite to Schabatz, before which the Austrians were drawn up preparatory to the fiege of it.

On the night of the 23d, the approaches being made, the batteries were raifed, and his Imperial majefty arrived at the camp the next morning at day-break, foon after which the batteries were opened: but the Emperor perceiving that the fide next the river was the most convenient for a general affault, a detachment of the free corps of Servia, and the riflemen of the regiment of Peter waradid, were ordered to advance, co vered by the regiment of Elterhazy. This attack proved fuccefs fut, the enemy being foon obliged to retire to the citadel, when the Emperor, defirous to fpare the effufion of human blood, and touched with compaffion for the women and children, ordered the garrifon to be fummoned to furrender, which they did immediately at difcretion, and were declared prisoners of war; but, in confideration of the brave defence they had made, his Imperial Majefty permitted their wives and children to retire, with their effects, to Zwornick.

The garrison confifted of the Aga of Janiffa ries, Mahomed, commander in chief, and feveral other Agas, with fifteen other officers, and about 800 men, horfe and foot. There were found in the fort 17 pieces of cannon of different fizes, and to pair of colours.

The baron de Rouvroy, general of artillery, and lieutenant-colonel Prince Poniatowsky, were flightly wounded.

The Prince of Ligne,' who diftinguished himfelf in the affault, has been rewarded with the military crofs, and appointed colonel of engi

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the number of 12000 men, they fallied out, and attacked the Auftrians in their trenches. A general action then commenced, which lafted three hours, and though the Austrians were victorious, Prince Lichtenftein thought proper (all his works being destroyed) to raise the siege, and in the night of the 25th he croffed the Unna, and encamped on the heights between Dubicza and Bacin, to cover the Auftrian territories from the incurfions of the enemy.

10]. In the fubfequent accounts received from Prince Lichtenstein, of the late attempt to ftorm Dubicza, he bestows great commendations on the bravery and ardour of the Auftrian troops, declaring, that had not major-general Schlaun, on whom the command of that detachment devolved upon major general Khun's being wounded, been mortally wounded himfelf, he would certainly have forced his way into the town.

In the general action, which followed this unfuccefful attempt, the Turks advanced fo near the bayonets of : Auftrians' so as to be able to reach them with their fpezrs.-Neither fide feemed inclined to give way, till the arrival of major Schubirich, with a squadron of the Kiafky light horfe, when the Turks were totally routed.

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The lofs of the Auftrians in thefe actions amounted to two lieutenant-colonels, one cap tain, 117 non-commiffioned officers and pri vates, and 67 horfes, killed; and three beutenant-colonels, two captains, four lieutenants, 391 non-commiffioned officers and privates, and 67 horfes wounded. Ten privates were mithing, and two pieces of cannon were taken by the Turks during the attack.

The lofs of the Turks is computed at upwards of goo men killed, and the Austrians took one Turkish ftandard.

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Advices from lieutenant-general Fabricus, who commands the army in Tranfilvania, mention, that on the 20th, 16th, and 27th of April, feveral bodies of Turks, amounting to gether to 2500 men, attacked different parties of the Auftrian troops, pofted in the neighbour hood of Terzburg; but finding they could gain no advantage, they retreated, leaving 46 men killed, while the Auftrians had only two men fightly wounded.

INTELLIGENCE.

LONDON, May 1, 1788. • dreadful and unexpected news, those who can "feel for, and take pleasure in endeavouring to Extract of a letter from Edinburgh, May 1: Halleviate the calamities of others, must have iht ATURDAY forenoon, the following me•?"best idea of. Two children were likewife buried

Slancholy accident happened in the Tron among the rubbish in the upper fury, but, pro

gate, Glasgow-The chimney of an old build. ing fuddenly fell down, and entering through the root of the hople, buried the mother of a family, and ux of her children, in its ruins, two of whom (cwine) were on the mother's knee, who was fitting before the fire, when the accident happened. The mother and twins were killed on the ipot, and their bodies burnt in a manner too fhocking to describe; the rest of the children were with difficulty got out alive The husband, who was from home, arrived in a short time after; how he flood affected upon hearing fuch

videntially, their father being at hand they were get out alive without any material hurt. A fervant girl in the fame house, and another woman were fightly hurt.

"Wednesday morning the wife of John Donaldfon, a weaver in Glasgow, was delivered of four children, two boys and two girls. The children were all alive when born, although one of them, a girl, and youngest, lived but a few minutes; the reft are froce dead, and were all put in one coffin, and interred on Sunday.' The mother is doing well."

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