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confirmed that SoOLT has Bade his appearance on the verge of the Pyrennees, ror the pin-pose of col lecting and re-organising the scatteted remains of the French forces in that quarter. It was on the 14th nit. that he joined the remains . of JOURDAN% army, and his head-quarters are now at Bayonne. His line extends along the Adoura river, and a small river which flows into the Adoura, from Bayonne to Oleron ; his right resting upon the former place, his left on the latter : he has also one advanced guard at St. Jean Pied de Port, and another at Puerto de Bera. These stations are really so twis ted in, if we may use the word, with those of the Al lies at Iron, Lesaco, and Maya, that there is but little probability that the hostile armies cart recede without coming in contact with each other. The following is, we believe, an accurate view of the positions of the force under Field-Marshal the Marquis of WILLING/ON :—The Ist and sth divi- sions (PAca's and BRADFORD'S) are before St. Sebas tian's, under General GRAHAM ; the 7th and light divisions on the right of the Bidassoa River, yet still within the Spanish frontier, and near Lesaco ; GIRON is with the Gallician army at Iron ; LONOA, between Irun and Lesaco ; the third, fourth, and sixth divi sions are withdrawn from PaMpeluna, and marching to Lesaco, to join the Marquis of WaLunoron ; the. second division, and Conde d'AmARANThe's (Stt.- vattA's), occupy respectively the two great passes of Roncevallos and Maya,—the one from Pampeluna to Bayonne, the other from Pampeluna to St. Jean Port de Pied ; O'Dosszt., .with the Spanish army of re serve, still continues to blockade Pampeluna. Such are the positions of the two armies: the strength of each, and particularly that of the enemy, may be more doubtful. But Marshal Sours, of course, 'has under him the remains of JOURDAN'S Army, once 7'0,000 strong; and, though greatly reduced at the battle of Vittoria, yet still comparatively numerous, on account of the precipitancy with which it quitted its guns and position there : he will also now have with him CLAIISEL'S force, which escaped from Lo. grono by Sarahossa and Jaca, into France. General PARIS too, it will be recollected, followed the route of CLAUSEL from Saragossa to Jaca, and although Closely pursued and harassed by MINA and Don Ju- LIAN SARUM, he yet found time to call in the gar z;sons of Ayerbennd Huesca.. This force, therefore, will probably be united to Sovrr ere now. He has, besides, General FOY'S division, and whatever troops he could collect or call towards him in his approach to Bayonne. It would be difficult to assign their re spective numbers to each of these corps separately, but their gross aggregate may be 60,000 men ; di spirited, no doubt, and confounded by recent events, but yet in a degree revived by the presence of Mar shal &sum The force of the allied army is more easily at tainable ; and, from its bare amount, even if it had not Lord WELLINGTON at its head, and were not flushed with victory, we should have cause for con& deuce, and the anticipation of fresh triumphs. Of British, the Noble Field Marshal may have 40,000 effectives ; Portuguese, 25,000; Spaniards (exclusive of those under LONGA, MINA ) and the Guerillas), other 25,000, commanded by Glum; and O'Doptsc. Out of those his Lordship has the two sieges to carry on ; but our opinion is, that he will with the residue bring Soots to action. We are in part induced to form this conclusion from the contiguous, or rather intersecting positions of the advanced guards, and partly by the apparent interests of the two Generals. Marshal SOULT must wish, if possible, to save St. Sebastian's ; and Lord WELLINGTON to attack SAULT before his army, composed of so many fugitive bands, shall have acquired that perfect consistency to which it would shortly attain under his care. One of the letters states, that the Spanish Army of Reserve, under O'DONNELL, had been Ot dered to join the main army ; that the Commander-in-Chief was anxiously waiting his arrival; and, that vigorous and decisive operations were expected instantly to take place. Things being in this state, it is evident that Soma., if he means to make an effort to save St. Sebastian, has no time to lose, as a breach was made in the town wall on the 2Sd, and an assault was said to be intended on the 25th, should the garrison, after the experience they had of the impetuous valour of the Allies in the capture of the adjoining Convent, have the resolution to put that valour to a second proof.-- When the SABRINA, a British vessel, which is since arrived in England, passed under St. Sebastian, on the 23d, the besiegers were keeping up a most tre mendous fire upon the castle ; and the breach, it was then calculated, would be practicable in less than 48 hours. It will give us pain to have to announce the loss of so many brave men, as must necessarily fall if the place is to be carried by storm. It is with re gret that we have noo to mention the death of Cap tainDmasortN, who ‘l , :4s killed in one of our trenches. Two men also, belonging to the SuaysiLLANTE, have been killed ; and one Officer, with whose rank and ame we are unacquainted, wounded. Paris Papers to the 29th ultimo were received last : they ate still silent as to the affairs of Spain. he Deputies to the Congress at Prague continue to assemble. Mr. A DDI NO MN, the accomplished nephew f Lord SIDMOUTII t has arrived in that neighbour od, prObably as locum tenons for the Earl of AsEK = EEN* e•hcsc departure for the Continent will take 'plea withiet s few days, irwe - may malt report. The French Papers inform us that Korsasues Journal has been suppressed. For this we are ex trensely sorry :—it betrays gross ignorance of human nature in any Government to despise the alliance of the Press, when a struggle is making for national in. dependence. It is still more pitiable in any Sovereign to feel alarmed lest he should not possess the Means of checking its progress if likely to be mischievous. —.The formidable safeguard to the throne which is created by an armed population, who are told that they are fighting for their liberties and their country, is thus dispensed with, and any neighbouring tyrant, with an army at his disposal, has an easy conquest always at hand. It is surely in the power of the weakest Government on earth to give such a whole some direction to the Press, as to reap all its glorious benefits in the hour of danger. It is for Tyrants alone, and the cowards and slaves who become their willing victims, to dread the energies of the human mind, when called out agai ns t them. WINDSOR, AUGUST 2. Yesterday, about three. o'clock, tee' Pat/Zen RE GENT, accompanied by Sir T. Tynwttirr, arrived at the Castle, where they dined with the QUEEN and PRINCESSES. Afterwards the Royal Party went to Frogmore, walked in the delightful gardens and walks, and partook.of coffee, tea, &c. They were joined there by the Princess CHARLOTTE, attended by the Duchess of LEEDS, the Countess of Rossurn, Lady THYNNE, Lord ARDEN, Generals GARTH, TAYLOR, and CARTWRIGHT. The band of the Royal Horse Guards attended in their state uniforms, with their silver drums, which were presented to them by the KING, and played a number of martial and full pieces. The PRINCE left at nine o'clock for London. This morning Princesses AUGUSTA, SOPHIA, and CHARLOTTE, accompanied by the Duke of CAM. BRIDGE, rode on horseback through the pleasant plan. cations and Tide, from half past ten till one o'clock. They were attended by Lord ARDEN, the Duchess of LEEDS, Countess of ROSSLYN, Major MURRAY, and Colonel DESBROW.E. Sir T. TYRWRITT and Suite leave town to-morrow, to embark on board the CYDNUS frigate, with the Order of the Garter fo r t h e E MPEROR of a lt the Rus stAs. Mr. HUNTER, the Messenger, accompanies Sir THOMAS, as his courier.—Sir ISAAC HEARD, as Gar ter King at Arms, attended at the Secretary of State's Office yesterday, with the Star, Collar, and Ribbons of the Order. Yesterday the Duke of YORK transacted military business with the PRINCE REGENT, at Carlton House. The Right Hon. JOHN M I MAHON and his Lady left town yesterday for Cheltenham. The Earl and Ctuntess of LoNsnAce have left town for their seat at Clothsmore, in Rutlandsh ire. Earl MORTON has left town for his seat in Scotland. Tuesday Lord BELGRAVE arrived at Belfast, from Lord DUFPERIN's; and after re*iving visits from many respectable inhabitants, set out for Antrim Castle, on his way to Giants' Causeway. The Princess CHARLOTTE visited the Princess of WALES, at Kensington Palace, on Friday or Satur day, previous to her leaving Town for Windsor. His Royal Highness the Duke of CLARENCE Ar rived at his house, Stable-yard, St. James's, yester day, from Bushy. The Duke of GRAFTON will leave Clarges-street to-morrow for his Grace's beautiful seat, Wakefield Lodge, near Stoney Stratford. Earl and Countess GROSVENOR will leave town this day for his Lordship's seat, Eaton Hall, Cheshire. The Earl and Countess of GALLOWAY intend leaving their house, Charles-street, St-James's-square, on Friday, for their elegant mansion, near Horsham, Sussex, for the summer. The Earl of MACCLEFIELD, as Captain of the Yeo. men of the Guard, has been pleased to appoint Mr. ROBERT BALDWIN, a Yeoman Usher, in the room of Mr. PETER LATHAM, deceased. Lords DoNoucHmonE and FICTCHINSON are now at the family seat, Knocklufty, in the county of Tipperary. The Duke of DEvossiituE leaves Chiswick next week, for Bolton Abbey, near Sicipton, where he en tertains a large party of fashionables. • The Duke of LEEDS has left London for Yorkshire ; and J. H. SMITH, Esq. M. P. for his seat at Heath, near Wakefield. The Duke of MoNntoiE, Colonel of the Stirling Militia, now lying at York, last week paid a visit to that place. Mr. WELLF.SLEY Lowo, as Deputy Lord Warden, has taken up the Stag Hunt establishment on Epping Forest, and keeps this celebrated pack at Wanstead- House in the highest style. The Duke and Duchess of BEDFORD are gone down to her Grace's, Devonshire Cottage, to pass the summer. Mr. COKE, and a select party of Agriculturists, are gone on a farming tour to Lord ANSON S, the Marquis of STAirFoun's, and Mr. COKE'S, M.P. in Derbyshire. Mr. T. SAtrrn gave a grand dinner yesterday, at his house, New Norfolk -street, to his Royal Highness the Duke of CLARENCE, Earl and Countess of MAYO, Miss Firs-CLARENCE ) and Mrs. and the Miss TIJOMP. SONS. A number of reports have been circulated, calcu lated to keep alive the irritation in the pUblic mind relative to the Princess of WALES, particularly as to her appearance lately at Vauxhall ; but we under stand that the attentions which she received from the different branches of the Royal Family there, were highly gratifying. The Dukes of GLOUCESTER and Sussex walked with her during the time she remained in the Gardens, and the Duke of KENT attended her ROYAL.HIGHNESS home. The ship, building at Woolwich, to be called the NELsoti, will, when finished, be the largest British man of war ever attempted to be built. It is a grand object, and going on with great expedition, which we hope will keep aliie the name of NELSON, and soon add to the chastisement giving by others to the enemy of mankind. NAVAL INTELLIGENCS. HARWICH, AUGUST 2. The Diana packet, Captain Me DONOCOFT, has come in this morning front Heligoland; she brings more than SO poor unfortunate Englishmgn from Ham bdrgh, who, after paying contribution upon contri• bution, and being robbed of every thing except the clothes they wore, were no longer considered as pro per subjects to dwell among the citizens of the Great Nation. Twenty-four hours were allowed them to evacuate their houses, and before that time expired, their little bundles, &c. were seized, in the name of the French Emperor, and themselves obliged, at the-point of the bay onet , to d epart f or Altona. much So for the Armistice ! so much for Davousr! who, by the by, yet remains at Hamburgh. The combined army under the CROWN PRINCE of SWEDEN is said to be ad vancing to that important city; and the French have expressed their determination, that, should circum stances oblige them to evacuate it, they will lay it in ashes. Preparations are already said to be made to blow it up, by undermining the principal buildings. '—Our fleet of gun-boats and two large frigates lie about seven miles up the Elbe. —Wind S.S.W. FALMOUTH, JULY 31. Last night arrived the Eat° man of war to convoy the trade in readiness here, fur Portugal and the Me diterranean. This day arrived the Nancy, from Bris tol, and the 'rowan from Cardiff.--Wind West. PLYMOUTH, AUGUST 1. The outward-bound fleets for Spain, Portugal, the Mediterranean, &c. passed by this port last evening. Put in here to join convoy the Spanish lugger Nostra Senora de Aranzaza, PRAMON MANENE master, from Bilboa, with a cargo of wool,-bound to London.— His Majesty's ship COSSACK, 22 guns, Captain STAN• FELL, which arrived here yesterday from Jamaica, [brought dispatches for Government, which were for 'warded to London immediately, left the latter place three weeks since—on her passage spoke the ship Thanet, from the Brazils, and the brig Fredrien from Gottenburgb, bound to Amerit a ; stie brought passengers 14. of the crew of his M.,esty's brig PEACOCK, all of whom were wounded in the ac . on with the Hornet, and sent home in consequence.— We have not been able to learn whether the Cossacic ,has brought any particular news :—she has been put under quarantine, in consequence of her having been in the Mediterranean about six months since :—her crew are all healthy. Sailed last evening the SABRINA sloop of war, with a fleet of merchantmen, for the Eastward, among them are the following, viz. the American schooner Flash, with a very valuable cargo, prize to the WARSPITE, for London ; the brig Quten Elizabeth, CHANTLiR, from the Mediterranean, with a cargo of salt for the Baltic, and. the ship Eliza, be longing to that port, HUTCHINGS master, for [Ports mouth, to join convoy for Cork, from whence she will proceed to'Trinidad, with the West India convoy. PORTSMOUTH, AUGUST 2.. Arrived the TYRIAN, of 10 guns, Captain BALD WIN, from a cruize ; and ORESTES, 16 guns, Captain SSII ru, from Plymouth, and sailed again from whence she came ; the Brilliant cartel, from Morl.t ix ; and t he Neptune, FROST, from Waterford. Went out of harbour, the HOPE, 10 guns, Captain SAUREN.— The Dexmous, 10 guns, Lieutenant TOMLINSON, is appointed convoy to Guernsey and Jersey. DEAL, AUGUST L Arrived the GAMBIER cutter from Exmouth, and sailed for the River. Also arrived the DILIGENCY, and Swift East-India pilot, and remain with the out ward-bound. Arrived several ships from the Baltic, bound to Lisbon, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Oporto, &c. GREENOCK, JULY 28. Arrived here yesterday the Minerva, CURRIE, from Miramachie ' • sailed from thence the 4 t h i nstant ; spoke in the Straits of Belleisle the Bachelor, BAKER, of Dartmouth, last from Oporto . ; out 55 days for the coast of Labrador. Left loading the Caledonian, for the Clyde, which was expected to sail in a few days. GnetSl OCR, JULY SO.—Arrived here yesterday the Margaret, ALLAN, and Royal Charlotte, Moan's, from Pernambuco— sailed (rent thence sd June, in company with the following ves sels: the Lucy, DUNN; Margaret, PILLINNTON ; Will,. — , of Hull; and Mountsbay, —, for Liverpool; the James, JOIN niTH ; and Jack 'far, —, for London. His Majesty's brig SATELLITt convoyed them as far as the Line, when she made sail after the American privateer Grand 'fork, which had cap tured the ship Peregrine, of Liverpool, outward-bound, off Ri o de la Plata; also several other., names unknown. LEITH, JULY £9. The GALLANT gun•brig arrived in Leith Roads yes terday with a convoy from Gottenburgh—she sailed with about twenty sail for different ports, and has had about ten days passage; brings no news. About 200 sail of transports from England had arrived before she left it. The brig Forward from Pillau, arrived in the Roads last night, and the Isabella tender with impres sed men from Aberdeen, this morning. Sunday tour transports arrived in Leith Roads from Shields, to take on board the 4th battalion of the Royals, for Stralsund. About 200 sail of merchantmen sailed from Gottenburgh, about eight days ago, for different ports in Britain. Leers, Juts 31.—The CILEROM sloop of war, with a Da nish sloop, her prize, arrived in Leith Roads on Thursday. An other Danish vessel, prize to the GA 1. LA sir, arrived in the Roads yesterday morning. A convoy will sail from the Roads fur Gottenburgh on Monday, if the weather is favourable. The Ca [WA' gun. brig arrived in the Roads yesterday from Longhope. The Peregrine, of Liverpool, and some other ves sels, particulars unknown, have been lately captured off the River Plate, by the Grand Turk, American privateer. The Constitution, of Liverpool, was taken 4th of March by the Yankee, American privateer, and CAl iied into Sean!, where she was taken possession of the 9th of June by the Matilda schooner, prize to the Lion privateer, of London, and arrived at Scilly on Thursday, chaced in by two French lugger privateer:. THE ARMY. On the PIUNCE REGENT'S birth-day, her MAJESTY,. in person, will present the Colours prepared fur the j 'Royal Military College. All the Royal Family will be present, and four hundred young Gentlemen will be under arms, in appropriate military costume. The first battalion of the 44th regiment, 1000 strong, has been removed from Malta to Palermo, preceding the appeal ance of the plague. Saturday the 4th battalion of the Royal Sots •barked at Morison's-hat;en, near Edinburgh, •at two o'clock, for Stralsund. Tuesday, the Dublin City 'Militia marched from Fermoy for Enniskillen, where they are to do duty. General Axsow having obtained leave to return to England, the cavalry belonging to Sir T. GRAHAM'S corps is now commanded by General VANDELEUR. A few days after the battle of Vittoria, Lieutenant MASTERS:AN, of the 34th regiment, who was riding close to a section of his company, on the march through the mountains to Fampeluna, WAS struck dead by aflash of lightning. Many of the men were alto struck down by the fluid, and seriously injured. Lientenart M. formerly belonged to the Portsmouth Divisicn of the Royal Marine Forces; he was shot through the body at the siege of Badajoz, when act ing as Engineer, .from the effects of which he had but lately recovered and rejoined the army. He was highly esteemed for agreeable and gentlemanly depottment. A private letter, relative to the battle of Vittoria, Contains the following anecdote :—" In the pursuit. our brigade (Major-General ANSON's, consisting of the 12th and 16th Light Dragoons) came in sight'of 1 their cavalry (dressed in red, like our heavy drab goons) : these formed up in line outside a common, with a wood in their rear, and a ravine, over which was a narrow pass. We were ordered to charge, which they stood still to wait ; when near them, they opened out right and left, when their infantry, which was formed behind us, opened a dreadful fire of mus ketry on us, from which it was the universal wonder how we ever escaped, they being within fifteen yards of the brigade. At this time Captain RAuasv's troop of horse artillery came up, fired three rounds of cannister shot into them, killing great numbers. They all then fled, and night coming on here the business ended. Ever since there have been constant affkirs of light infaittry driving them through those despe rate hills." I 4 LYCEUM THEitTRE. Mr: LISTON is engaged at this Theatre, and last night made his first appearance in the character of Pedrillo, in the Cottle of Andaluria. He was honoured with a most hearty welcome, and continual marks of favour were bestowed on him throughout the perfor mance. He sustained his part with much humour; his dancing flounces across the stage, when attired in Don Scilaio's morning gown, convulsed the audience with laughter, and in the scene where he lords it over his master ( Fernando), he was particularly happy.— The other characters were also very respectably sus tained. Mrs. CHILUE gave great satisfaction in Lo renzo, and Mrs. OItCER gained considerable applause. Mr SMITH took die part of Don Cesar ; he was en. awed in " Flu thou regal purple !errant." PTNE. in . Fernando, was uniformly pleasing, and in some of his songs eminently siicc:.sful. Mr. J. Sum; was the representative of ift/r/Josso, in which he was very re spectable. The house was well attended. MARGATE, AUGUST 2. Fridayi harvest began in this neighbourhood. The crops are luxuriant and the weather is very promising. At a display of fre•works it Dandelion the other evening, there was a representation of the action be tween the Chesapeake and'SuarnioN, and the match less intrepidity .;of our British tars. The exhibition gave high satisfaction to all present. Among the company at present here, are The Marquis Wellesley, Mr. Harrison, Earl and Countess Mans vets, Mrs. General Sydentam, Lady Brooke, Mr. Eddowes, Me. Nugent, Mr. sad Mr.. John Slater, Dr. Andrews, Dean of Can terbstry,; Mr. an! Mrs. Manton, Dowager Lady Conyngbam, Lord and Lady Brownlow, Mr. P. Bastard, M.P. Mr. Ckinent inn, Captalti Snow, Lady Brickenden, Mr. Charretie, Capt. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. D. Israeli, Mr. R. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Akbor, Sir Wm. Curtis and Lady, Major Onunaney, Mr. and Mrs. Urmston, Hon. Miss Burton, Col. Allen, M P. Mr. and Mrs. Bragge, Sir Brooke and Lady Bridges, Mr. and Mrs. Fel lers, Sir John and Lady Honeywood, Rev. Mr. Dods, Mr. and Miu Dyson, Earl of Caraarvon and family, Colonel UN and Lundy, with a long list offashionables. A subscription is opened at the different Libraries towards the relief of the family and the unfortunate boy who was so much injured by the late thunder storm I and we are happy to state, that although he lay for some days in a state of derangement, and with the loss of siht, he is now hoped to b e in a f a i r way of recovery ; his sight, we understand, is restored. BREAD.—NO alteration in the price this week: the quartern loaf eighteen peace-halfpenny.. We rejoice to hear, that the ensuing Harvest pro mises to be more than usually abundant throughout every part of Scotland. The crops are even expected to be adequate to the consumpt of the country for at least two years. A supply of provisions for the Mediterranean fleet will be sent off in a few days from Portsmouth, the intercourse with Malta having been suspended; in consequence of the plague in that island. This sup ply will occupy 4000 tons of shipping, a circumstance which may partly account for the large numbu of transports lately contracted for by Government. Fink:.--Last night, at nine o'clock, a most de structive fire happened at a grocer's, the corner of Stanbope.street, in Haughton-street, Clare-market. It began in the lower part of the premises, and the family found great difficulty in making their escape by the private door. The flames spread with great rapidity, and the house was entirely consumed. —We . understand the sufferers, who have lost nearly all they Lad, were not-insur:d. Thursday, between two and three hundred French prisoners, from Edinburgh Castle, were pnt on board ill?. ADAMANT, from which vessel they were landed next morning at Burntisland, and marched tur Perth. About the same number from Bath have been marched off to Pennycuick. PRICk OF STOCKS THIS DAY AT TWELVE O'CLOCK. Red. 581—Cons. 571 i—for ace. 58¢—his. I. es. du. 4 per Ct. 7?lf-5 per Ct. 8711-omniurti 7 1.6. 11.21314. 14; 8-IGths—Eic6. dills par is. pr.