and which is at the rate of 57 per cent. quite as well, to answer every purpose, for prize. I must have a little bit of a look at you, Mr. Supple, and see if you are really what you are represented to be. I believe I conned over it twenty times in about as many minutes, before I could understand it at all: however, I think at last I have dis-keepers might be done by government, and covered who will be most benefited by this new plan; and, by your permission, I will state to you the most prominent features of this paragon of virtue; by which it will appear, instead of its being a better plan for the public, it is infinitely worse, in point of the chance of getting the money back again Jaid out in this speculation; and in addition to this, it has a very considerable increase of deception, which I apprehend cannot be considered as a recommendation; and particularly so, it being known to be the offspring of those into whose hands the reins of government have been entrusted. First, then, instead of only two blanks to a prize, there are nearly thirteen blanks to a prize in the principal lottery; that is, 14,000 tickets will give 1085 prizes (out of the 20,000 tickets, which is the whole of what the lottey is composed of); and the aggregate of these 1085 prizes will amount to £137,000, and the remaining 6000 tickets will give 6000 prizes at £10 each. But then the holders of these 6000 £10 tickets are not to receive the money; but instead of which, are to have a chance in another, or supplementary lottery, when they may get £20,000. But it is four to one they do not get more than £15, and nearly four to one they get any thing by their speculation. The deception here held out to the public is of two kinds; the one, that 257,000 is to be divided as prizes, when in fact it is only £200,000; and the other, that there are only two blanks to a prize, when in fact, adding the chance in the prin cipal and supplementary lottery together, there are even then nearly eight blanks to one against every purchaser of a ticket or share and with this chance of eight to one against him, he can only get £15. If he has an eye to any of the capital prizes, he will find his chance of obtaining any of them from 15,000 to 19,000 to 1 against himNow, to say nothing about the pernicious effects of lotteries, what is the sum that government will receive by this new plan? Why only about £140,000 at most, and out of which, no doubt, much must be deducted before it can be called net revenue. Jottery-office keepers, and who are between twenty and thirty, will divide amongst them;" the sum of nearly £80,000; and this is the sam the country pays them for collecting so small a part of its revenue as £140,000, But the that an open enemy is not so much to be I am, Sir, your obedient servant, P. S. Since writing the above, I have seen a paragraph in the Morning Chronicle, in which it is stated, that T. Bish will, if the contractors persist in holding out such fallacious advertisements to the public, make them, by his explanations, all Quakers, We may, perhaps, then see, when honest men fall out, rogues will get their own. PUBLIC PAPER. COMMERCE WITH RUSSIA.-Memorial presented by the English Merchants in Russiato the Marquis Douglas, concerning the renewing of the Treuly of Commerce. The most essential point to be established in concluding a Treaty of Commerce in res-pect to the subjects of Britain who reside in Russia, is that of being permitted 10 be owners of all kinds of property, and to negociate in wholesale in many respects upon the same fooling as native subjects or foreign merchants, of whatever class, and of what ever nation they may be, without. Le-. ing inscribed in any mercantile Guild, subject to pay either a tax upon their capital or any other duties prescribed by law.—This privilege (without which all others would be of little worth) has been granted to them by the Government of Russia since the first commercial undertakings between the two amount of his actual property upon retiring. from the Burgership, or in case of death, -By the 12th, each partner of a commercial house, composed of two or more part nations; and it is certain it never was of soners, is obliged individually to pay the tax great importance to them as since the publi cation of the Manifest, dated 1st January of the present year, by which several important articles are established as general, fundamental, and immutable laws, hitherto unknown in the commerce of this empire, which have not, and do not tend to any other object but that of diminishing the advantages, at the same time that they increase the heavy charge of all classes of foreign merchants, not exempted as we would wish to be, from their prejudicial consequences, by a particular Treaty of Commerce.-According to the 8th, 3d section, all foreigners whatever are totally excluded from enjoying the prerogatives of the Russian Guilds, as they were before permitted, without becoming subjects of this empire for ever. In consequence of the 9th, it is permitted, as a special favour, to all foreigners who are now inscribed in different Guilds, and who having already paid the tax, have obtained the right to expect the enjoyment of the prerogatives of their Guilds until the expiration of the present year, to determine within the space of six months either to become subjects for ever, or to choose between the two new classes of the foreign Guest, or of the travelling Merchant, as they are described in the 10th and following articles. By the 10th, all foreigners, without exception, have no other alternative bnt of incorporating themselves in one of the two classes, or entirely abandoning trade within the space of six months. In being inscribed in either of these classes, it is only permitted that they shall 'negociate in wholesale with the natives of this empire, not among themselves, nor even to make any kind of negociation in retail. The Guest is subjected to pay a tax of 1 per cent, on a declared capital which must exceed 50,000 roubles, and the travelling Merchant must pay the same per cent, on a capital also above 25,000 roubles, on which footing the latter cannot remain beyond one year. According to the 11th, the foreign Guest will become liable to town dues, and other taxes and accessary charges, which are to be levied in an unlimited manner, at the pleasure of the Magistracy, or of the Town Hall, to which Assembly, however, he has, no vote; besides that, it is ordained, upon quitting the country, to pay the tax upon his actual capital for three years in advance.— By an ancient law, he is even besides that exposed to a deduction of one tenth of the upon the capital, and all commercial houses alike are subjected to the same regulations relating to partnerships in trade, which are established for the native Russians, without the exception of producing them before the Magistracy or the Town-Hall and by such means to the Minister of Commerce; in one word, to publish to the world the conditions of their partnership, the extent of their capital, and other minutiæ, the disclosure of which is not required in any other country, and which ought rather to cause dis gust than encourage the plan of partnerships in trade, which they would wish to favour by this edict. The privileges of a travelling merchant are in like manner limited by thetenor of the 13th, as well in their extent as in their duration, that the least advantage cannot exist for a permanent establishment. -By the 14th, the term of negociation in wholesale ought to be defined into a new sense, and establish from it two different kinds; one in respect to foreign merchants, and the other for the interior trade. This short citation of the principal regulations, without many comments, clearly demonstrate how the tenor of this manifest will prove prejudicial to the interests of all strangers in general; and, in some degree, the conditions required of a Guest, or of a tra velling Merchant, and still more the rank of a perpetual subject, become incompatible with the duties, the principles, and the zentiments of a Merchant of our country in particular.-If an augmentation of the Revenue of the Crown was only intended, it could easily be effected by some other stated tax, and we should find nothing to object to an imposition of certain customs on the extent of our commerce, or rather, in prefer ence, on the amount of our duties; for, sooner than we will submit ourselves, whether to the arbitrary taxes of a Magistracy, where we have no vote or influence whate ver, whether to the declaration of our funds, and of the particular conditions of our commercial partnerships, before a tribunal, of which the members are our rivals, whether to the payment of a heavy tax every time we shall wish to revisit our native country; or, in fine, to all the other fetters, not less bur. thensome, which are the consequences of such a subjection, if even privileges and adyantages infinitely more flattering were at... tached to it, the greater part of our couptrymen, for such a length of tine residents tiful works of the cabinet-maker, for the accomplishment of which, until this period, they have been supplied with tools introduc ed by foreigners. Facts so impressive ought to render other arguments useless.-We flatter ourselves, that it is yet not too late for your Excellency to confute this system, or at least to object to those consegnences arising from decrees, which, in every point of view, will not be less prejudicial with respect to the whole body of Merchants, than to that of our nation in particular. Your Excellency, undoubtedly, will deign to employ all possible zeal, and make use of every effort to this effect The present situation of affairs requires the most speedy and decisive measures, and with submission, it appears to us that the talents of your Excellency can scarcely be directed towards an object more important in its consequences, both commercial and political, to Russia and to Great Britain. (Signed by the Members of the British Factory.) St. Petersburgh, (dated) March 1807 in Russia, and many other creditable and respected foreigners, we have every reason to suppose, would believe themselves, though the influence of this law, compelled to quit the empire. After that, it is scarcely probable that other individuals from our nation would dare to undertake to replace us in those commercial situations, which we have believed right to abandon.-Commerce could then only be continued either by a direct correspondence of the commercial houses established in Great Britain, with the native Merchants of Russia, as yet imperfectly ini'tiated in the affairs of trade of other countries, or with strangers, who would submit to constraints to which we absolutely cannot 'conform.-There would appear an open presumption, and perhaps be even superfluous, f we should pretend to discuss the advanages or disadvantages which will accrue to Russia from this new system. We have no right to combat the opinion, which we be lieve to have remarked in this Manifest, as Well in regard to their own subjects as in relation to their commercial resources; if we should speak what is our own opinion, it is to be feared that we should be accused of egotism, of jealousy, and perhaps of pride; otherwise we would not hesitate to affirm, that this very opinion, which has been insinuated by the authors of this innovation, is by no means well founded, as it aims at removing a body of Merchants, who, as well by their education as by their long experience, have proved themselves to be best capable to direct a trade, established and carried on upon the principles of wisdom and honour; instead of accelerating the progress of commerce of this empire in general, it would at one blow destroy the salutary effects which the enlightened and "well-conducted politics of their predecessors have produced. For if we consult the annals relating to their trade with foreigners, the registers of duties and of merchandize exported and imported, the cultivators of products in their raw state, the artists and tra*ders of every description (great and small), who are found dispersed in their extensive empire, it will be without doubt confessed that this country is not a little indebted for its present improvement to the English nation; or can it even with justice pretend that it is already in a situation to excel those bowho have been their very support in every commercial point of view, in capital and in foreign credit. It is as if they would wish us to believe (if we may be allowed to make 2stuse of a metaphor just in itself and not too forced), that henceforth their wretched axe, alone could bring to perfection all the beau The original Memorial was written in the English Language, which his Excelleney caused to be translated to the French. The above is a translation from the latter. FOREIGN OFFICIAL PAPER. ANNUAL EXPOSITION OF THE STATE OF THE FRENCH EMPIRE,At eleven in the morning of the 24th of August, his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon, being seated on his throne, received a solemn deputation from the Legislative Body, and another from the Tribunate. Upon this occasion, M., Fon. tanes, the president of the former assembly, delivered the following interesting address : SIRE,The Legislative Body lays at the foot of your Majesty's throne, the address of thanks, to which they have unanimously agreed. It is offered, not so much to the conqueror, as to the pacificator of Europe. Let others, if possible, justly describe the wonders of your last campaign-the rapid succession of triumphs, by which a monar chy was overthrown-and the still more he roic firmness, which patiently knew how to wait for, and prepare the day of the midst of so many impediments thrown in or in the way by fortresses, troops, and the incle mencies of the season. Let them direct our attention to those soldiers, who, equally indefatigable as their chief, lay encamped with him six months together, in the bleak heids of the North, braving alike the frozen winters of Poland, and the glowing summers of Syria, Finally, let them picture that state of continually threatened repose, which was at length to terminate in a dreadful explo• the the extent of their sacrifices and their devotion. We have henceforth the assurance, that we shall gratify your majesty, by inter mingling the homage which we owe you with the praises of that great and good peo The hearts of all of us are warmed by the proofs you have given us of your attachment to the French. The benevolent expressions which you uttered from the throne, have already filled the poorest cottages with joy. I talking of you it will one day be saidand it is the finest trait in so wonderful a history-it will be said, He occupied himself with attending to the condition of the poor, who dispensed the fate of so many kings and that, on the termination of a long war, you diminished the public burthens, whilst your triumphant hand so glo sion-and, above all, that decisive moment, I present, they have been solely occupied in previously announced by yourself, when emulating the greatness of your exploits, by these frozen climes, having become somewhat more temperate, favoured your genius with the opportunity of completing the vicLory, and compelling the vanquished to aecept terms of peace. It is not our province to blazon forth such performances and mili-ple, as you have so justly denominated them. tary achievements. Whatever claim they may have to our admiration, they have been purchased with tears, and they have inspired the conqueror himself with feelings of commiseration, which gave him an additional titie to our affection and esteem.-We direct our views to much more cheering scenes. We would rather follow you to the banks of that river, where divested of the pomp of war, two boats received two Emperors, and with them the future destiny of the world. A memorable day! A day to be celebrated In all succeeding ages! The two armies drawn up exactly opposite to each other,riously dealt forth crowns to those officers of along the respective banks of the Niemen, the first rank who fought by your side.→→→› contemplated with astonishment so interest- It is our first duty to bring to your recollecing a meeting, after so many destructive en- tion that magnanimous promise which will gagements; and, d, in one instant, 100,000 not have been made in vain. Whilst you soldiers composed of Italians and Dutchmen, are creating around, you new dignities, and Scythians, Sarmatians, Germans and French- those intermediate ranks, which are the. apmen, laid aside their arms, and the two pendages of monarchy, and serve to augment greatest sovereigns on ear the river, to adjust our ties with that people, of whose sentiearth, met each other its lustre, it shall be our care to draw closer On a raft in personally the affairs of their states, and mu- ments we are the interpreters. In this we tually stretched forth their hands as a pledge shall find a species of greatness, which, of their reconcilement. Alexander and Na-though not so dazzling, is not less honourpoleon are united-the war is at an end- able We swear, Sire, that we will never and a hundred millions of people again taste belie the sentiments which have been stampthe blessings of peace.-The interests of fu-ed with your approbation. We swear it in turity itself are possibly connected with this celebrated interview, which was so worthy of the youthful successor of the Czars. From one single individual he may have been furnished with more examples, and received more information respecting the art of go vernment, than formerly could have been obtained by Peter the Great, when, with the view of self-instruction, he undertook a long journey, and visited all the courts of his royal conter poraries. The treaty of Tilsit has left behind no further pretence for a continental war. On that great day it was, that kingdoms and natious, the old and the new powers, took their fixed stations - it was then that will of the presence of that throne which is esta- You Both these Deputations were most graciously received by the Emperor, and were conducted with the same solemnities with which they were introduced: The Minister of the Interior, M. Cretet, having been introduced to the Legislative Body, accompanied by the Counsellors of State, Jaubert and Bigot Promeneau,' prė EMPIRE the principal passages of which are as follows: The Address of M. Fabre, President of the Tribunate, was to the following effect: → Sire,—Whilst your Majesty was conducting your armies to new triumphs, and overthrowing, creating, and erecting thrones, your faithful subjects, ever animated with confidence in the genius and fortune of your Majesty, calmly applied themselves to their respective occupations, accelerating the pe-sented a REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE riods of the departure of their children for the armies, and feeling no other regret than that of not being able to share in their dangers and glory, and breathing no other wish than for the preservation and happy return of your sacred person.-Grand and astonishing spectacle, which has displayed to the view of the world all your energies, and all our affections! You have, Sire, seen that extatic affection beam forth, in those unanimous rejoicings, those heartfelt ejaculations, which neither fear nor flattery can ever dissemble. Ah! what monarch ever had a greater, a better, claim upon the feelings of his people? In the midst of camps, nay, even in the field of battle, the minutest particulars of internal government were present to the mind of the conqueror of Eylau and Friedland. Already, though the maritime war still continues, owing to the blind obstinacy of our eternal enemy, the prosperous state of our finances his permitted your Majesty to diminish considerably the public burthens; and at the same time, to give that relief to the landholders, and to bestow those embellishments on our cities, which no other sovereign, before you, has been able to accomplish. Thus shall the promise of the most beloved of your predecessors, Henry IV. be perform ed, nay, exceeded; the wish of his heart is enhanced by the grand conceptions of your mind. Your Majesty has created imperial titles, both with a view of decorating the throne, and of for ever destroying all hopes of the restoration of a feudal government. Those institutions, connected with that of the legion of honour, so fruitful in beneficial results, will complete a grand system of encouragements and rewards. So much prosperity and so much glory, so many acts of heneticence, renewed in perpetual succession, are duly and strongly felt, but how can that gratitude which they call forth, ever -express itself in adequate language? May our, Sire, in the long career which you have No fun, establish, on a firm foundation, the institutions which your creative genius has conceived, for promoting the glory and happiness of your states ! May they, on the other hand, daily give your Majesty new and spleadid proofs of their confidencey attachment, and devotion! Fifteen months have elapsed since the deputies separated, in order to return to their homes. At that period, the Emperor seem. ed to have approximated the moment when he was to taste the fruits of his glorious Jabours The German princes were, for the most part, in alliance with France; Prussia was in the number of her friends; the differences with Russia were terminated by a treaty of peace; our tranquillity seemed to be equally secured abroad as at home, und namerous deputations flocked from all quarters of the empire, to bring the Emperor the homage of their admiration and gratitude; the heroes of the army had already arrived, to attend the festivals to be given at Paris, in ceiebration of our victories; the Emperor directed all his attention to the internal affairs of government, when England, accustomed to seek her own safety in the misfortunes of other nations, induced Russia to depart from her pacific inclinations, so lately confirmed by a treaty, and precipitated Prussia into a war, without reason or object, contrary to the judgreent of the ministers, and very possibly against the wishes of the king. An army of 130,000 men, eager for the combat. commanded by the king and his veteran generals, and formed in the school of the Great Frederick, was almost annihilated in the first battle, and the remains were melt. ed down in the ranks of the Russian army. France, calm and tranquil, while the tem pest burst over the distant regions where it was formed, saw the carcer of internal improvement, commenced during a period of peace, maintained and advanced conscription-law was carried into effect with more zeal than ever, the taxes were panctually paid; the National Goards gave proof of their ardour; the public spirit retained all its purity; the Government was, in the highest degree, satisfied with the conduct of the Mayors. The gifts and donations to the various charitable foundations, in the year 1806, ormed a capital of 2,300,000 francs, and have been further augmented, by a fresh act of bounty on the part of his Majesty, with a sum of 15,600,000 francs. The sufferers by the maritime war have been in The |