The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser

A report has been in circulation that Mr. Pitt, Prime Minister of Great-Britain, has resigned-- particulars of this report are contained in the following.

"Previous to the meeting of parliament, a cabinet council was called, when Mr. Pitt proposed that a REFORM should immediately be brought forward by the ministry, being the best mode to quiet the minds of the people: however, the rationality of this measure was not adopted, and finding himself in the minority of the cabinet, he instantly resigned; the temerity of such a step may likely prove fatal to Britain, as he was a very popular minister and much esteemed for his integrity: if insurrections and commotions are to take place, this must undoubtedly accelerate the business, and indeed if it should happen, it will be a signal for all Europe to follow the example; when this country looks at the dreadful storm which is gathering there, well may they exclaim, "O fortunati nimium, sua si bona norint."

It has been also said, that some of the German females, who are intermarried with the Royal Family of Britain, had been endeavouring to form a party, to propose to Parliament, an interference favourable to the Brunswick Prussian war, against France: but the plan was over-ruled in the Privy Council.

We cannot suppose the Queen to be concerned in the above scheme, as she has always rendered herself so amiable to Englishmen, by her abstinence from all forts of intrigue. Indeed it would not be so strange, did the Duchess of York feel a little chagrined at her father's retreat: however, there is another report which contradicts all of these, viz. That the King of Prussia has made a separate peace with France for himself: and it is not improbable but that our next accounts from England will bring us the British acknowledgment of the independence of France.

Letters are said to be actually received in New-York, from London, mentioning that Mr. Pitt had sent in notice to the King of his wish to resign. This if true, forbodes some extraordinary convulsion in the British government. Scotland and Ireland seem determined for a Reform.

January 21.