historical chrohkle. XTciii 



happens upon this ground, that neutrality can find no place against a govern- 

 inent composed of rebels. . ^ , ,• 



The court of Peterfburgh has ordered a similar declaration to be delivc 

 red to that of Denmark. , i • r i. 



The ministers of Great Britain have also delivered a declaration of the 

 same tenor to the governments at Stockholm and Copenhagen. 

 Atiierica. 



A report prevailed since our last, that America had discovered very hos- 

 tile intentions towards Great Britain, and seemed to be determined to depart 

 froin uiepnacipics ot strict neutrality. This however, we had good reasons 

 for being satisfied at the time was groundlefs report, and it has now sub- 

 si led. A remonstrance however is said to have been' received from the go- 

 vernment of the United States in strong terms complaining against their 

 velsels being occasionally det.iined, and insisting that they fliall neither be 

 detained nor searched. Should the same rule be applied to them, as to o- 

 ther neutral powers, (and it can scarcely be expected to be otherwise) 

 this may occasion some Limhrage on their part. We hope however, some 

 mode will be contrived lor preventing a breach on this head. 



Poland, 

 Is at present completely dismembered. After being compelled to submit 

 to the demands or the emprefs of Rufsia from a total inability to resist, they 

 seemed to entertain hopes that by her means they might have been enabled 

 to resist the demands of the King of Prufsia ; but this they could not effect, 

 and they have at last submitted to his claim also. The King of Poland 

 who seems to be a worthy man is so much hurt at these proceedings, that 

 he talks o. r;signing.his crown, and spending the remainder of his days in 

 a private station. 



LOMESTIC^ 



This island continues quiet. The fleet commanded by the cautious Hows 

 has sustained no damage. The nation believes that if fleets were fitted out 

 merely for t;ie purpose of being preserved, there never was so able a com- 

 mander as Howe. But ignorant people doubt how tar this is in all cases 

 either wise o{ economical. They have not forgot Rodney in the last w,ar 

 who so happily adopted an ther system. 



■ MancEuvrlng of deets is but of modern date, and was little practised by 

 the great Hawke. Though it is certaimy of great importance to maritime 

 affairs, yet it may be carried to too great a height. The Englifli fleet ma- 

 noeuvred off" the Chesapeak till Lord.' ^ornwallis and his whole army were 

 made prisoners of war, whom Admiral Grieves was sent to relieve; the 

 masterly manoeuvring on the memorable 27th of July 1778 prolonged llie 

 disastrous American war at least four years; and a late retrograde manceu- 

 ▼re will probably have the same effect in the present. 



It does not now appear that the French maritime force in the West In- 

 dies is So considerable as it was represented; and no apprehensions are en- 

 tertained lor the safety of these islands. 



'East Indies. 

 By some late arrivals from the East Indies it appears that Tippoo is dc - 

 termincd ^o fulfil the stipulations entered into by him in the late treaty ; 

 nor is their any immediate prospect of war in that quarter. Some of the 

 ijorthern circars are still threatened with famine. 



