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--r - -~ _w V. 7.11., II I FOREIGN LVTLILIGENCE., L7GHOaN, MARCH e. Hitherto no inreiligence has been received of the Rcehctort squadron, commanded by Rear-Admiral AND. We cnly know that it consists of six ships of the Pri, several frigates, and light ships. The Madrid Papers say, that the Spanish squadron in the port of Cadiz, under the command of Admiral Apo- DArn, has received orders to unite itself with the French squadron under Admiral ROSILLY. The Spa ni,:h squadron is in full readiness to put to sea on the first opportunity, and is victualled for three months. The D..nish merchant ships which were hcre have been partly sold, and the remainder will continue.in our port till the return of peace with England. FRONTIERS OF TURKEY, MARCH 8_ According to accounts from Constantinople, re cei7ed by way of Ragusa, such late quantities of cotton mil coffee have arrived in that capital from A, abi.t, that the prices must soon fall greatly in those 1 European countries that border upon Turkey. A letter from Smyrna, dated the 25th of January, con- tains the following information : " For some time past articles of merchandize from Ge7rnany have been received here by the caravans from European Turkey. These caravans have passed w ii little or no trouble through the different bodies light troops dispersed in the different provinces of the o:tornan En.pre., Our port is blockaded by the English ; but, notwithstanding, vessels loaded with pro visions from the neighbouring counties arrive here* from time to time. The castle which defends the en trance of the port is in such a state of strength, that it is very improbable the enemy will make any attempt upon it." BANKS OF THE MAINE, MARCH 14. In the German Papers 'we read an article, dated the Bth of March, containing the following informa tion : « The negotiations between the Courts of France and Austria have been very brisk for some time past, from whence it is concluded, that affairs of the last importance are at present under discussion. The Ambassadors of France and Russia, at Vienna, have f - requent conferences with one another. In the south -rn parts of Russia, great preparations are ttlaki•ig ; they are fitting out there a great number of sl ipc of the line and frigates, and the fleet of Se bastopol, in the Crimea, will sail as soon as the season ?emits. It is supposed, that in consequence of the mtcrpositian of a great Power, they will pass the rdanelle;, in order to attack the English fleet there; and crobably to unite with the French and Spanish fie:fa, for the purpose of executing an important en terprize." SWEDEN. His Royal Majesty's gracious Proclamatiol, on the rupture cf the intercourse between Sweden and Prussia. Given at Stockholm Castle, April 5, 1808. Stockholm Castle, 3, 1308. We, Gustavus Adolphus, by the Grace of God, Kim; of Sweden, of the Goths and Vandals, &c. unto ail our true and loyal Subjects, greeting : We herewith graciously make known to you, that his Majesty, the King of Prussia, has declared to u, that all kind of intercourse between his dominions and Sweden is suspended, and that hi consequence thereof ail trada and navigation to Swedish ports is prehibited under severe penalties ; and that further, ali Prussian harbours are shut up against all Swedish ships. This proceeding hasnot by anymeansbeen occa sioned on our part ; the said Government reduced by French tyranny, affords a fresh proof of the oppres sion to which all States must submit that entertain any connection with the French Government. An unfortu nate lassitude, which prevented Prussia front resist ing in due time, has brought her to the distressed situation in which she is now placed—groaning under the domination of France, which still occupies a con siderable part of the remains of that monarchy with a numerous army, notwithstanding the conclusion of peace. We commend you all and severally to the merciful pro . ,ectior. of Almighty God. (Signed) GUSTAV CS ADOLPHUS. PRIVATE LETTER. " STOCKIMI,M, APRIL 18.—It is, no doubt, to he re gretted, that our relations and allies, the Russians, should have taken advantage of a season so favour able to their operations, in order treacherously, and like banditti, to attack our ultramarine possession, Finland. This event, as naturally happens on such occurrences, occasioned a very great consternation here—report was, as customary, very busy to circa. late the triumphant progress of the enemy ; and we were often, on examining the accounts which arrived, with the map in our hands, constrained to believe that our forces, under the command of Cronstedt and Xlingspor, were not only cut off from all communica tion with each other, but that they had also been obliged to lay down their arms. Thus were affairs situated even up to the end of the month of March, when the Russians had advanced as far as Pullkila, seven miles from Uleaborg, when, on a sudden, affairs took, very different turn. 4 g The Russian army had sustained very great loss, even from the season ; had no provisions, nor horses, and entertained great fears of a thaw, when they would have been surrounded by marshes and morasses in every direction, without being able either to advance or to retreat. Thus circunutanced, the Russian. Central resolved, and very wisely too, to retreat in time ; and on t h e last of Plank the enemy evacuated the northern part of Finland. The respective corps of Klingpor and Cronstedt have forme..? a junction, and amount to more than 20,000 men. They occupy the central part of East Bothnia, which is quite clear from the enemy. Sweaborg, under the command of another Cronstedt, is impregnable ; and as soon as the waters are ppened, a considerable reinforcement will proceed from hence to Finland. 14 We have now in this harbour forty gun boats, equipped and manned. The Committee of Convoys are busy in fitting bnt five incn of wan .The Com mittee of the 14277 are fitting out tea or fifteen more; . site i wi*u we add to these, tea or fifteen Pigates, fire ships, &t. &c. and ten gun briskly/Lich ale ROW &Ong Out, you will surely not reproach StoCk6lo wilt nee having done its best endeavours 'for our cause." ANOTHER LATTAR, LAMA AATIL di Various reports have reached us within these few days from Finiapd, but which are pot confirmed by pdcial statements The. Russians are withdrawing alt‘get*r from A Russian and Swedish rail 4 arrived; a 0; what is most extraordijagy, the former brings English letters. Mind, where the Rus sians had a strong detachment, has been suddenly evacuated—the magazines, &c. have been left behind ; and these the troops, according to the orders they re ceived first, were to take with them. It is understood here, that the Russians had something important to communicate to our Court, and that a Courier was dispatched to the King for that purpose ; but as he has not arrived, we suppose his jauniey has been re t Irded by the ice and snow. The reason for all this is stated to be, the conduct of the French at Lisbon towards the Russian fleet—some say provisions were improperly withheld from it, and others, that they en deavoured to make the ships their own ; be that as it m .y, a difference, it is asserted, has taken place be tween the Russians and their new friends, the French ; and the former are apprehensive of being attacked by the later at Warsaw, in Poland." SPAIN. PROCLAMATION, BY DON BARTOL9ME MUGNOZ DE TOR- RES I srcut:rata ov ins maJusTv's coeNcir., &c. At anjurz,March 21, 1802. I certify that his Excellency Don PEono CEVALI.Or, First Secretary of State and of Dispatches, has com municated to the Dean, Governor, ad interim, cf the Council, the following Royal Order : lllustrk:us Signor, one of the first cares of the King our Master, on ascending the throne, was t.) notity that happy event to the Emperor of the French and King of Italy, and at the same time to assure his Imperial and Royal Majesty, that, animated by the same sentiments as his august father, far frcm changing, in the slightest degree, his political system with respect to France, he will endeavour, by all pos sible means, to draw closer the bonds o f friendship and strict alliance which thrtunately subsist between Spain and the French Empire. His Majesty has commanded me to make this communication to you, in order that, upon its publi cation in Council, the Tribunal may act conformably thereto, in all the measures taken for re-establishing public tranquillity in Madrid, as well as for receiving the French troops, about to enter that city, and admi nistering to them every requisite assistance ; endea vouring, at the same time, to convince the people that they come as friends, and for purposes advantageous to the King and the Nation. His Majesty flatters himself that the Council, being informed of his earnest desire for more firmly consolidating the connection that exists between him and the Emperor of the French and King of July, will study, by all the means in their power, to in spire the inhabitants of Madrid with similar semi= meats. May Gcd preserve your Excellency many years.- (Signed) PEDRO CEVALLOS. To the Governor of the Council, ad interim. The above Royal Order being this day published in full Council, it is enjoined, that it be theyed and fulfilled, and, for ihe intimation of all, printed and posted in the usual public places of this Court.--In pursuance of this injunction, I sign it at Madrid, this 3lst day of March, 1808. D. BARTOLOME MUC;NQZ. PARLIAAIENTeiRT PROCEEDINGS. HOUSE OF LORDS, APRIL 28. Their Lordships having met pursuant to adjournment this day, after some ordinary 6uiiness, Lord SIDMOUTH rose, and said, that he understood some of 'the papers which he bad moved for on the 18th of March last, re specting the seizure and detention of vessels, &c. belonging to subjects of ins D.inish Majesty, had been laid upon the table of that House ; but its these papers did not contain some of the prin t ipal matters to which it was his wish to draw their Lordships' attention, and as he understood from other Noble Lords, that no objection would be made on the rart of his Majesty's Ministers to the !toeluction of the Papers be alluded m, he should move an Address to his pr‘ying, "1 hat there be laid b:•ttve the House, a return of the number of Ships, Cargoes, &c. belonging to the Sl' bi,:cts of his Danish laksty, carried into the rrts of his Britannic Majesty, from the Ist of lime to the 25th of Septem ber, 1307. •!'he object of the motion which v:aa to be ground - c'. upon those Returns, his Lordship further observed, «:ts not c:i ruination, but for try !• rurpos doing an set of justice to the in dividuals suffering under these trans:+-tic,ns, and to stop the fur ther progress of those acts of injuitic.: which were at present in process against them. The motion for the Address bet :g then rut and carried /ant. eon. his Lordship moved, that tl•.eir Lordships be summoned on Tues day next, when he should make a motion upon this subject.— Ordered. • , Mr. BLACKBURNE, and a deputation from the Commons, brought up the Earl of Besborough's Estate Lill, and two other private Bills, which were severally rea4 a first time. After some further routine business, the Huuse Adjourned until to-morrow, (this day.) HOUSE OF COMMONS. The House having met, proceeded to ballot for a Committee to try the merits of the Grampound Election Petition. But amongst all the Members in attendance, there being but 4t who had not served upon other Committees, the House forthwith adjourned till to-morrow. THE EVENING grAtt. LONDON. FRIDAY, APRIL 29. PRICE OF STOCKS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. Consols, for money. acccu t, 66M—lieduced schcquer Bills, Bs. prim. PRICE OF STOCKS YES EERDAY. 3 per Cent. Ravi. 6511 India Bonds, Bs. 4s. pre. :I per Cent. Cons. suit* Irish 5 per Cent. 95941 4 per Ccnt. 831 82i English Tickets, 201. 19s. 5 par Cent. 9t14 Eiche. Bills 9s. to 4s. 6d. prem. Long Ann. 18i 5-16thai Cons. for acc. W e i India Stock 182 The DIANA, of 36 gulls, has arrived at Plymouth, after a fruitless search in quest of the Rochefort squa dron in the American seas. This ship was one of those along with Admiral DucKwonrit, and was left behind for the purpose we have stated, when the other ship; left the Ame* t an coast. It is thus rendered certain that the Rochefort squa dron hat not been in the Western Hemisphere.—Still, however, opinions are divided respecting this squa. dron. Some will have it that there is a mistake in the accounts which state these ships to be in the Me diterranean, and insist that they have gone to the East Indies. Not only so, they state the destination and object, and maintain they have gone for the Persian Gulph, there to receive a strong Russian farce, which is now proceeding to that quarter, and to transport the same to the British possessions in India ; We cannot doubt that NAPOLDON has been -- ~~ forming various projects to annoy is in the East ; but we cannot think that any one of them is in such a train as to give great probability to the opinion stated above. But should it be proved, after all, that the squadron is not in the Mediterranean, this circum. stance would give it a great degree of probability. SWEDEN AND RUSSIA. We this day lay before our Readers some farther extracts from the Gottenburgh Mail. The private accounts reserve particular notice : we were led to expect from the public accounts that we might soon hear of the Russians measuring back a part of their steps in Finland, from the impossibility of retaining positions among morasses which would be rendered impassable by the breaking up of the ice ; but the accounts now received more than insinuate a revival of hostilities between France and Russia. It would be idle, however, to hazard opinions respecting events yet in the womb of futurity. It was reported yesterday that an insurrection had taken place in Russia, at the head of which were some of the principal Nobility, and that the Emperor Aux ANDER had been dethroned. Whether this is merely a rumour, in consequence of the news of the - retreat of the Russians in Finland, or on what better authority the report rests, we have not been able to :earn ; but such an event, at the present moment, would excite little surprize in those who have observed the summary manner in which the Russian Nobility declare their will. If, however, any sudden change has taken place in the Government of Russia, one of the im mediate effects woald most probably be, the retreat of the army. A smuggling vessel front Pinching has brought letters and papers from Paris to the 16th and Holland to the 26th inst. hut the accounts received are very' contradictory. Some of them state, that all the French troops in Holland arc moving towards ILl stein—others that the French troops at Bremen, Ham burgh, &c. (that is, in other words, the troops in the neighbourhood of Holstein), have been ordered to march to Holland. These reports are directly in the teetk of each other, and cannot be reconciled. An embargo has been again laid on in the French ports, and enforced with 'increased rigour, with the exception, however, of American-vessels. Letters which had been received at Flushing I};.m Rotterdam, state that the Dutch Government had allowed one of the American vess?.ls which had been seized , to be employed in taking, back the trlws of ; the several vessels which had been condemned. The choice of the ship was to be determined by lot, which fell upon the Ocean ; and this vessel was to sail about the 2-kb instant. Other letters report that the French troops which occupied Varel, Oldenburgh, Knyphausr,n, and the neighbouring country, have all been removed and marched towards the Rhine, where, it is said, a large force is to be concentrated. The articles from Paris in the Dutch. papers are said to . give an account of 130NAPAIITE'S journey to Spain, and contain some details of the 'Revolution which has taken place at Madrid. The Duchess of GORDON returned to town last night from the Priory, where, with her Royal Highness the Princess of Wems, he r Grace stood as one of the godmother's at the baptism of Lord Aneaniali's in fant daughter. We are happy to hear that her Grace is so far recovered, that she iatendi to enliven the-gay circles of fashion for some time, previous to her de parture for Scotland. The Countess of CLONMELL gave a splendid rout on Wednesday evening, at her elegant mansion in Port man-a:pare : there were about 700 cards issued for the occasion ; but owing to the disagreeable change in the weather, only about 400 fashionables attended. Mrs. .BELORAVE and Hiss LUCAS gave a grand Ball and Supper, yesterday, at their louse in Man chester-square. The pr eparations were in the most expensive style of elegance. The hall and stair-cage were brilliantly lighted. The Ball-room was most splendidly lighted, and the windows filled with the most beauti ful transparencies, encircled with varie gated lamps, and the most odoriferous flowers, shed their perfumes around. The Geo: was chalked in ap. propriate devices. The Ball was opcued by Miss LUCAS and Mr. C A D3GA N. At or.e o'clock the com pany adjourned to the parlours, where a superb supper was prepared for three hundred persons, who, after partaking of it, returned to the Ball-room, where the merry dance was resumed, and continued with great spirit unsil five this morning. Amongst the company were— His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge ; the Duke and Duchess of Grafton ; the Marchionesses of Townshend, Welles ley, and Salisbury ; Earl and Countess Cowper ; Countesses Barrymore and Clonmeli; Lord and Lady Keith; Ladies Perth, Ann Hamilton, Charlotte Wellesley, Clifford, and G. and D.Cetil. Lord JERSEY'S bay colt is matched against Mr. FRFE4 ANTLE'S chesnut colt, at the next Ascot Meet ing, for 100 guineas, h. f. The Duke of GRAFTON'S filly, 1)y Sorcerer, is matched against Mr. VANSITTA Tres filly, by Whiskey, at the first Spring Newmarket Meeting next year, for 100 gui neas, h. ft. - weather continuing so remarkably cold at this scas,on, seems almost to justify the remark made by a Spanish Ambassador at the Court of London, who said, that in Britain the year consisted of eight winter months, and four months of very cold weather. The scarlet mantles have been again called into 1 action. Her Royal Highness the Pnncess of WALFS appeared in one, on Tuesday, at Drury-lane Theatre. A Mr. lately won 20,0001. at play, at a cer tain house in St. James's -street, since which he has lost 40001. a it. He has accordingly had the good since to withdraw himself entirely Prom the gamtv-, table. THE EXPEDITION, qr --- , . APRIL 2g. AbOnt 11 o'clock, A. " M. three companies °N H , 95th or rifle Regiment arrived here from Colcheste r , and immediately embarked on board the transpo rt , lying here. Though they had very bad weather t, march in, they seemed very full of spirits, and 0 , 4 leaving the shore, each boat gave threo hearty cheers. " At twelve, the fourth Regiment, or King's own, arrived, and proceeded,without stopping, to the pla ce of embarkation, and were very soon on hoard rh e i r respective transports : they are ahout 1000 rank and file. 44 At one, the 28th Regiment came in, and they also immediately proceeded for the place of embar. kation, and in a short time were all safe on board. id To-morrow the 79th and 92d, Scots Regiments, are to embark. The wind now blows strong from the N. E. ; the Vtc•rofi (Sir JANirs SAUMAItF2), is now lying with. out the harbour, not being able to get to Yarzr.oath, owing to the wind." " RAMSGATE, APRIL le. " The I st, 2d, and sth Infantry of the German Legion, have all been successively embarked, and have sailed for the Downs. To-morrow ty,.. kation of the Sd Light Cavalry of the Gennar. Le, gion, as well as that bf Captain TURNres M o p o f the Royal Waggon Train, commences ; and on Sa turday the 52c1 Regimt't.t marches from Canterbtry for the tame purp`,)se ; and it is expected that the whole of the troops (except the Br gale of :kr:illery ordered from Canterbury, which waits the arrival of an ordnance transport from the River) will he on hoard on that day, so that the expedition may be' ready to sail on Sunklay. 44 Rumour reports another expedition of equal, it not greater magnitude, to be in contemplation; bat that its destination is to the southward, and far Lore remote. Conjecture points at South America, in aid of the designs of MIR/O;DA ; burs ties will probably depend on the ulterior course of events. A company of English artillery is exrcted here the latter part of the week, to emhark ; also some of the waggon train. Major-General PAGET is here; likewise Brigadier-General SrinvAar, who is Acl . iu. tant-General to General Sir Join: MOORE's army." " DIAL, APRIL 28. 44 Five hundred of the German Infantry arrived here yesterday evening, and marched this morning for Ramsgate, to embark ; 500 more have likewise marched in here this afternoon, which arc quartered on the town for the night. A transport, lately from Ramsgate Pier, having troops on board, has lost her bowsprit, and gone to leeward for Dover Fier. The transports which remain in the Downs with troops on board arc marked—CK. MA. DI, AM. JC. MD. AG, DC. KH. KX. JI." THE ARMY. The 2d Battalion of the SOth Regiment have marched from Granard for Longford. The King's County Regiment of Militia, at presort in Dublin, have received orders to proceed for Augh nacloy. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the first, second, and last divisions of the Louth Militia, passe4 through Clonmel, on their march from Charlevtlie and Doneraile, to Carlow. Last week the 38th Regiment marched through Clonmel on their route from New Geneva to Cork. The East York Militia have left Yarley Barracks, far Darlington and Durham. Lord FITZWILLIAM'S Battalion of the West York laitia,.lsoo strong, ate about to march into Dart mouth Barracks. The Wakefield and Helmsley Volunteers have gone upon permanent duty for 14 days, The 2d Battalion of the Seth Regiment marched yesterday from Worcester, on their way to Jersey. Mintkers have at length determined not to recall Lord Cad o Ecox from tte Government of the Cape of Good Hope, and in consequence Mr. H. ALExAvovit is going out immediately as Chief Secretary to his Lordship, and Consul of that settlement. Notice has been given by Government that the trade with Pc rtugal will no longer be permitted. No further licences will be granted. Lord Formes, eldest son of the Earl of GRAN/Mr. and nephew to the Earl of MoutA, is appointed Se cretary of Legation to the Court of Brazil, and is preparing to accompany Lord STRANGFORD, who is expected to set out in a few days for South America. Admiral Lord GARDNER has resigned the com mand of the Channel fleet, on account of severe in disposition. Admiral Lord GAMBIER, his successor, will hoist his flag in the course of next week, and pro ceed to his station off Brest. The Kis:G has granted a pension of RlOOO a-year to the Marchioness of TowssHEND out of the privy purse. Galleries are to be erected in Whitehall Chapel for three thousand of the Guards, during their attendance on Divine Service. The wealth left by the late BARRY COLLES, the At. torney, in Dublin, has enabled his grandson to trace out a Baronetage in his father's family, and he is now Sir BARRY COLLES MEREDITH, Bart. The number of men lately raised by the impress has satisfied the present exigency of the State, and no more warrants will be issued in the City. The late warrants excited so much dread amongst the dishonest part of the community that few of them have dared to venture near the city, for several days past, and the Compters were scarcely ever known to be so thinly inhabited. ~~ ~A~ i aft er° ftoni ada S p Arne sift( but 611 " gng Ats' the f 1.161 1 Ch 2 o ied away fal iatO fr°l I lisae r tl ;lef t "V g r . 'wig Yl. - mrived wit t h 10.1 11 4 3 g tsl Isr 4d1111 " litio isoph Haut pi flow 1 A rr ived YOUGIi ; 2 bound to ger, goes Thum Joss; HL w i t h coal Tuskar, aired sc he set gc }Ord Ha Rosslarc 08 the F )1111 W the 20tI c 'lung into W GRAN Shaw, h ford, El the Vic Sbabin Wass. The sail of arriveL The Exped spot lon, frog whe Car ner a le any wo,