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GERMAN PAPERS. BASLE, DEC. 23.—The armyappears to concentrate at Berne ; at least it is uphn that point that the different columns which have passed the the Rhine are advancing. The bead-quarters of Prince Schwartzenberg are expected neral Wrede blockades the fortress of Huninguen. The following is the Proclamation which Prince Schwartzeaberg addressed to the Swiss : " lnhabitanis of Switzerland,-7The high Allied Powers, by whose order I enter upon the Swiss territory witlt the army entrusted to my corn - mand, have deemed it necessary to render an ac count to you, as well as to Europe, of the cause and the object of this enterprise, by a solemn de claration. That declaration will prove to you with , what views they' have adopted this resolution ; bow just are the motives of their conduct ; how pure and correct their intentions. " I suppose, with perfect eonfidence, that our entrance into Switzerland will diffuse the most ., cordial joy among those who know how to ap- , preciate, and take to heart, the true interests• of their country ; all the friends of the ancient in dependence, of the glory and welfare, in short, of the old Federative Constitution of Switzerland,- wilier the whole world honoured and respected. I think myself entitled to expect the most friendly dispositions, and every kind of aid and support, from this very numerous class of true and judi cious patriots ; who themselves feel how much the great object of the present wat;, namely, the re-establishment of a just and wise politi cal system for all Europe, is essentially, con nected with the future destinies of. Switzerland, and its great national interests. I fear no formal opposition, but from those who are so blind, so degenerated from their ancestors, as to preci-f• the !naintenance of French domination to the welfare of their fellow-citizens. I expect dissatis faction, or indifference, only from those-who, with upright intentions, regard the entrance of a foreign army into their country as the greatest of calauni 't i•e. former, however, I trust, will find few partizans at a moment when sentiments truly na tional must : resume the ascendancy by , their oivn force, and when nO fOrergb domination or oppres sion shall restrain the free suffrages of the Helvetic people. The latter, on the other hand, ought to feel thatmomentarysacrifices are well compensated, when theypurchase the greatest national blessings, liberty and future happiness : and that none but men of weak understandings, or blinded by selfish ness, can be disposed to purchase the prolongation ' of an uncertain tranquillity, bya real decline, and by the permanent degradation of their country. " Every thing that is possible shall -be scrnpu . lonsly done to lighten the burthen inseparable from an army so numerous, whether by maintain ing the most exact order and discipline, or by giv ing just indemnifications for all expences relative to the support .ef the troops, or the means of transport. We enter among you as the friends of your country, of your name, of your rights ; confident of your good-will, and co-operation, we will act as such under all circumstances : we trust, also, to evacuate your country as friends, carrying along with us your gratitude and bene dictions, when we shall have attained the great object at which we aim ; and secured the peace of the world at the same time with your liberty and • happiness. , (signed) " Field Marshal Priude . SCHWARTZENBERG, General=in-chief of the Gtand Allied Army: " Head-quarters, at Lorrach, Dec. 1813." In-virtue of a capitulation concluded between Lieutenant-General Kleist and the French Gene ral Dalton, the French have evacuated the town Of Erfurt[]; and retired into the citadel. We ex pect, every moment to receive accounts of the sur render of Wittenberg and Tor;rau. FRANKFORT, DEC. 28.—The Russian armies daily receive considerable -reinforcements, as well in clothed and exercised recruits, as in conva- ! lescents. The army corps of General Collin Lan geron, formiug'part of the army of Silesia, and which is cantoned in the environs of our • town, has received, during the last fortnight, 16,000 in fantry and 3,000 cavalry, superiorly mOunted.— This corPs, notwithstanding its losses in this - bloody campaign, will soon again have 50,000 Men under . ,arms. The corps of General Sacken, also forming part of the Silesian army, has -like wise received numerous reinforcements. M. de Balascheff, Rnssiau Minister of Police, arrived here yesterday, from London. Their Majesties tile Emperors of Austria,and Russia are expected at Basle. UPPER RHINE, DEC. 24.—Prince Schwartzen berg set Out on the 20th to establish his head quarters at Lorrach ; great part of the Allied Array had advanced to that "neighbOarhood some, days before. On the night of the 21st, all the 'troops were in motion, and crossed the Rhine at a Number of points between Schaffhausen and- Basle, partly by solid bridges, and partly .by bridges of boats. The L.-tar:Alice into Switzerland was effected without resistance . on the part of the • Swiss troops : they speak of a convention, - by which these troops are to retire to a certain point. iluninguen must have been surro;d.ced on the 21st; 'the allied troops were that day seen beyond that place from the heights of Tulliugen. Prince Schwartzenberg lift Lorrach on the 21st, to re pair to Basle, where he has fixed his head-quar— ters. We are assured, that,a.:column of the Al lied Army has advanced upon Geneva and Neuf-. chatel. STUTGARD, DEC. 23.---Count Barclay de Tolly, the Russian Commander in Chief-, yesterday took leave Of our King, and set off for the . Upper Rhine. l --This morning his Majesty gave a dinner," in the meadows beyond the Palace-walks, to the ,cavalry of the Russian Guard, and also: 6 the mounted artillery of the Russian - and Prussian Guaid, ,consisting of about 4000 men. T'lle'otli cers (Hoed under tents. His Majesty dined at. the Retreat, with the Grand Duke Constantine, the Generals, Commandants of Regithents, Sc. These superb troops then defiled in the preSence of the King, and passed through this city. CARLSRUITE, DEC. '23.---Two regiments of • Wurtemberg cavalry, two batteries of horse ar tillery,- a regiment of cbasseurs, and another of infantry, passed through Pforzheim, cm the On their route to the Upper Rhine. These troops, Which' are • tinder - the cointnaOd of General Count Frainvernout • and of Wurtmberg, were fdlowed next.hy hy three regiments of in fantry, by foot artillery and "grenadiers. AUOSBUE3, DEC:: '2 1 1. --- Dttiing - the last week a great number of Austrian troops passed °through our town among others, the division of General Meyer, and two regiments of hussars, formerly Wotphalian, •cOmmanded by Messrs. Hammer stein-• And-De Pen.,..-They.. are •Marching partly. for Italy-, and partltie the Upper Rhine. • CotrtigoK, art address from Our Duke to the inhatiitants'oethe'Dachy, to induce 'them 'to take tip arms, his Highness announces, that there has, been entrusted to him the command of a corps of 20,000 men, formed of various con-. tingents. It is . supposed ''that this corps will he - composed of the contingents of the .Duchies of . Saxony, Mecklenhurgh, Berg, &c: ',These con tingents must lie.asSembled in the course of unary. PRAGUE, • DEC. 20,-=-Count• Marcolini,. Cabinet Minister of the King of Saxony, arrived here on the 12th. The French Generals Dadheiner, Bor phese; and Leurt,.prisoners of war, arrived on the 15th. FROM THE DUTCH PAPERS. . . BREMEN, DEC. 23.—The , corpS - of gerode 'was marched from hence - towardsland. It will he joined by the corps under Bennigsen, of. which our advanced posts have.already arrived. 'ALTONA', DEC„ '2l .---Wc. learn.that all the beg -garS in the streets and churches of llainburgh were collected, and yesterday beuveen the., hours of three and - six, were turned out upon the, road 14.. this place.. All the - servants pot born. in the, 'city were also 'driven out.. The churches, except 7, ing St. Michael's, he converted into maga zines ; themrphinis have - been sent to Eppindorp, that . awhospital might be made of the house they occupied. - TONNINGEN, Dec..l6.—Yesterday forenoon the important fort at Vellcrwyck, which commands the mouth of the Eydcr, surrendered to the troops under Gen. Tettenborn. The garrisdn were allow ed a free retteat, on condition of not serving. against the Allied Troops for the space of a year. Twenty eight pieces of artillery rand 'great magazines fell into the hands of the Allies. At an early pet iod, seven cannon had been taken at Hasum, and three cannon at Tonningen ; and, consequently, in this shortest of all campaigns, the Danes have lost 38 pieces of artillery to Gen. Tetteuborn only. ZUTPHEN, DEC. 25.—Matters at Deventer still remain in the same state. The French have burnt 60 houses:and two mills without the town. A person who left that place on the 23d, reports, the,: they already begin to be in want of fire:vOod.. 'The garrison is. estimated at 1100 men. The Burghers suffer greatly. • * RosmALEN,De.c. , W.Conrerning the progress of the French in this district, we can state the fol lowini., particulars :—lt was on Monday last that the French quitted the Bommelerwaaid. It was Molitor's corps, and which took the road to .1-feesch 'and de_Graaf. The same evening the Russians and Cossacki'entcrct here at itosmaien._ as likewise into Orthen,' and _spread themselves abotit the whole district, where they have since received a great addition of strength. 11161itoes corps still consists of about 3000 men. The Bosch has been closed for the last eight days. The garrison there, it is said, consists of 150 vete rans. The fort of Papril will . likewise be de fended: OVERYSSEL, Dec. 25.—The Cossacks have' spread themselves almost all round Koeverden, to prevent as much as possible the sallies..of the gar rison; which have several times taken place, to the very great loss, of the neighbouring peasantry,— They have • in this manner already burnt down twelve farm-houses, as likewise an oil mill, and the corn wind-mill, at Haien, which place lays fnur miles from the . fortress. The neighbour ing peasants are all arming themselves. They were very fortunate last Tuesday, having shot several of a ,sallying party, made an Officer and some privates 'prisoners, - and likewise taken two field-pieces ; on this occasion one Cossack was killed, and two peasants wounded. It is for Want of artillery that Deventer and Koeverden' are not yet taken. . About 2000 Russian troops arrived two days ago at Almelo, who marched to-. wards Deventer, and it was reported they were to he yesterday followed by an equal number. These have their arms and baggage with them, but no artillery, which is very shortly expected. The Prince of ORANGE has published' an order for the observance of -a general thanksgiving and prayer day throughout the United Provinees, on Thursday,-the - 13th of this inst. January, the same with . our thanksgiving day, observing in the order, that tie strict union which now exists between the Netherlands, and Great Britain, which has so zealously afforded every assistance to aid and complete their deliverance, has rendered-it pro per that they should return thanks on the same day to the Lord of Hosts; who has delivered the Netherlands. Sittings appointed in Middlesex and London, before the Right Hon. EnwARD, Lord ELLEN BOROUGH, Lord Chief Justice, &c. in ;and after Hilary Term, 1814 IN TERM. .11fiddkscr. London. Thursday lan. 27 Saturday ' Jan. 29 Thursday Feb.. 3 Saturday ~Feb. 5 Tbarsday lO Friday •11 AFTER DATE. Mon day ..... Feb. 4 I Tuesday Feb. 15 ADULTERATED BREAD. Henry lfrativright, a baker, was summoned before the sitting Magis trate at Union-hall, charged on an information, preferred againt,him by Collingbourn, with -hav ing in his possession a quantity of potatoes, for the purpose of being mixed with the flour of which he made his bread. Collingbourn and lilenuon, it appeared, went to the defendant's house, with asearch-warrant, and to weigh his bread . and in the bakehouse they discovered near a bushel of potatoes ; they also found, a sieve, through which boiled potatoes appeared to have been grated.— The defendant pleaded guilty, and the Magistrates fined him 101. and costs. SPAIN. TaaNsLATIoN of a LETTER fron , Brigadier General Sir. tionN ,llowNtE, Knt. of Great - Britain, and Of the Spanish Royal and distinguished Order of Merit of CARLO 4 LII. Culcinel Commandant of the Legion of Estramadura, to the ilue . , ,irst CONGRYSS of the Con : rEs of the SPANISH MosnactiY, (and transmitted to every Member of the Assembly). " Spaniards—Compatriots.--Your heroic un dertaking against the Tyrant of Europe conducted .me to your standards; since that periOd I have had the honour to participate- with your soldiers the glorious fruit of their enthusiasm, their valour, and their constancy.• I admire these heroes be . yond description, and adore them as the_ first spring towards the liberation of the Continent ; their military conduct is so recommendable that it admits only comparison with themselves. I. have seen and observed with peculiar admiration, in the most adverse as in. the most prosperous times of the glorious insurrection, the Spanish soldier always demonstrated magnanimity,. and an unalterable conformity, in the midst,of the indi gence with which, In these most opposite epochs, he was always surrounded. This Spanish virtue is beyond imitation, and the more laudable when conapara with the apathy and neglect - with which the Authorities of the Nation have conducted themselves towards the Defenders of her inde:., pendence and heraights. " It is singular that the same sovereign Go vernment, who haVe wished to sustain the national dignity . , have not at the same time duly taken 'care to put in practice the. only and indispensa ble mode of securing it ; anu that having settled the relative rights, privileges, and duties of the Spanish citizen, in their wise, political Constitir lion, they have not also. prescribed and put in practice those energetic measures which are cal culated, to put, in theproperplace her armed force,' only appui of the 'civil and political existence of the nation, and the most powerful and necessary members !of society ; knowing that society, am der such circumstances, to be filled with men of such various pa. i ssions. " I cannot see svithout bitterness, that the Spa nish- soldier let exists in that extreme" indigence which has not varied ; nor can I believe that this is compatible with rational principles, or even that it is decorous, -or becoming the dignity of the na tional character. I still see the Spanish sol dier on the Pyrennees, without tents, half-cloth ed, and often- not halt fed ; but I am filled with tenderness to see him depreciating, this species of ingratitude, enduring without complaint his fa tigues, marching cheerfully and bravely against the enemy, and gloriously shedding his blood in defence of his country. This citizen, who ought to be the idol of his fellows, has known to, con quer those who would enslave his soil, and now treads victoriously the French territory, with the. same magnanimity, but in equal in digence. This patience under privation, of _is—the admiration of the Allies, who cannot but, at thesame time observe the neglect of those to whom he has a just and , natural claim to look to for protection. It is certain that the mud colossal power' of Buonaparte, may be said to be destroyed. The peace of Europe and the independence of her Na tions are nearly secured, but it is also certain that the Spanish Nation cannot solidly recover those two grand results,due in a great measure to her own heroic impulse, without presenting to all Europe a formidable force of at least two hundred and fifty thousand men, - that she may be enabled to take that respectable place to which she is en titled in the grand Congress of the Sovereigns, or their representatives, treating for a-general peace. `Thin has been indicated by various indi viduals of .the National Cortex, and this should he put in practice to enable her to meet any in-, suit to which she may be exposed from any other other Nation ; for; from not having attended to her own interest, she maybe degraded into the inferior rank of a subaltern Nation. " This force should be organised in all its parts, so.as to merit the name of an army among other Nations, and.not left a multitude of assembled patriots, whom - Some have only thought of to this moment. Establish the basis of _that military dis cipline which, is so stronglylaid down between the nation and the soldier, and put in the Most exact practice all those rights and obligations, which this contract dictates. • With an army of this :lesrciption, we may secure that petted we so ardently desire ; we shall then see respected and obeyed those laws which our Fathers of the Country wisely laid down for us in the new Poli tical Constitution.' IThen . we may dare say, we have acquired sweet liberty, and rest after the la bour and sacrifices it has cost us to recover it.— But if the new Congress do not immediately un dertake and' at once, and with energy, apply the proper measures for such a desirable end, if they do not give the .Spanish soldier other - stimulus than he has in the present day'to folidw his pro fession with enthusiasM, we may not obtain that independence and happineSs to which we aspirle, and the Nation remain exposed after the most he roicsacritices of her people. .- " In the struggle of' the actual epoeha for ,liberty in the world, Spain was the first who raised the torch of liberty against tyranny, and from 'her territory shed her light even . to -the frozen countries of the North of Europe., Un 7 der the influence of the radiant sun of Great Britain she alone sustained the sacred canse . of li berty upon the Continent, for it was a long time before any other 7)(mo:fat Nation would know the sacrilegious plans of the Corsican Proscript. This national devotion has no parallel in history—no pen can do ja'stice to Spain, nor are colours capable of painting her grandeiir and he roism ; and is it possible that an apathy is .to eclipse that glorious immortality.due to the Na tion, and to deprive her of that :powerful place to which she is entitled amongst others ? if the Cortes Extraordinarios have sustained and obeyed the sa cred call of liberty and independence, if they have been able to forum and dictate the fundathental, arillaws I,:id ~ .I(;t7n - in the COnsfituticim of the .narchy, .even the•horwr and amidst the ' II, ;cry and under the biubs•vf the Tyrant, it l e , indeed, be lanientable if the actual Cortes, ilve`red; froth those 'almost inStunountable,":9E stacles) do not secure 'the magnificent, nati°l,l edifice under the e7 k istetice Of a respectable, srt:ri ,the only and most powerful column to male liberty - and independence' dul':ahle.; *it is tuc t c ' t ancronly principle, and whoever wishes t° otherwise (debilitating the energy which so Id interests us,), be they whdui they m:,y,.they of tl' do not know "the road to the happiness cotintry, or they are enemies t6thenselves• Sonic of;the Decrees of the , Sovereign -C °r ti ,. o l arc, no dotbs, directed to bring the arraY jo f! perfection of which it is slisceptible, but t lo t efforts•we do - norsee or experience in the savalto degree.; the at toy. is by no means' in t! state re coufprmahle to those decisions.: Th e soldie mains as miserable as in the most adverse t i '' l l & •6l . but always constant, flying cheerfully and van'', to the field of honour. Hot 15" lie is coritinn',lo, neglected and deceived, 'patience- has ,its r and it may be difficult to say if .he will cont l ' rr i these heroie sentiments, especially should a • verse of fortune happen to our actually Pr °l° ops state. • " Although it may be expected that every t will have a happy terminationin our Sp3in:• of the illenikrs - of the Cortes scent utcaielluit,fiof 'chief Spring to the glories of the nations - ; t . fight tor liberty against the Tyrant, is the g s r li 'l eif and respectable state in which they have ' be et armies, and the love which their Sovereigns, •towards them ; and is not this itself a pro(' ; ' e r unequivocal proof of the part we have vet I ' l 'l 'o 4 ' l fornt, and which it is so indispensable that it' 0' verify ; LET THE SOVEREIGN CONGRESS LVi lls ip l 111EMgER 'THIS IDEA: Perhaps the itivasin'' the,l?yench territory 'upon which we now might have been even more rapid and glot'ioi',7lo the Duke of Cruann lairnatob . could cupt-ni, s ,o'l occasions) have exposed against' the col" o fi't against the climate, as well aS against the gilelo'r the valiant but naked soldiers of the 4111 and the reserve, of Andalusia—Receive; Cli f f triots ! these reflections ms" a proof •of In.Y tion ; I feel it a most sacred duty to express t`lioV as an adopted sen of the generous Spanish Oi c e, They are thegennine dictates of ntY consei el et i expressed ,without pomp or larade (14 lartgOr 0 1 ,1 1 hey aretle sentiments of one who has cheerftilly-by your side in the i days of your de t ittP: affliction, A well as in the days of Our greateSq v ge s and w Ito. is nww giving his-humble mil t ar'Y to your cause upon French ground but wi ll also witnessed the sufferings of your- so/Xle s e n44 on the-cold Pyrennees, while driving the e 'oef e frOm your country. Pray then with inc ideas may have the salutary effect I most ai .. 5 desire. lam far from belongingtO the pa !i ' f ' y' r .. 'the Serviles, of,the or-to'any pl;_olv" The happiness :of my loved Spain is my 011 ,','111P 1 sect., give my career in Spain as a testi.' - :' a rat and 'the best guarantee of'my way of . titioki'l acting. • ri'f " God grant_ ns that repose rind th°se•i t ". days which should be the. recompense of tti" crifices and heroism of the Nation. 'I have the honour tt) be, Senors, cistfi Sir 3 9; (SigUed) ' JOHN DO W> " Haspar; in rrance, Dec. 35, Isla." • (A. true Cupy, It. STEELE.) • , , o The - house of Mrs. Sutherland, of St e l o c G <<' Green, Green, in the absence of the f a mily_frolo i %jir was entered at the street door by ITICAIIS 013 f 5e Jeton , hey, _on Saturday night, and robbed ° oil / veral articles of gamily plate, a gold watch , A wild chain and. two gold seals, gold rings , , ral valuable trinkets, and ' a great qtnO t ' t ;o 6 ,Wearing appearal„sheets,. table linen, B:c* thieves got off undiscovered, BIRTHS ...,af~~~ r At Sheffield, the Lady of Lieutenant-Colonel 0 Queen'.s, Dragoon Guards, of a sou and h6r.• f j l On the 60th ult. at Herringstone-House, the Lad/ ° f it' Hamilton, Esq. of a syn. 5 I On*.churstlay morning, at his house, Wohurn-placet tas 0 ,1 squaret, the lady of Thomas Whitehuirst:Esq. 0.4 ° At `tune-hall, .nearrOodstone, the lady of Lieo' William Napier, of a daughter. MARRIED. 1-"11 , ;j1° On Monday,' h}' the Rev. S. Shiple?' „1. 41 1 1 ' AshhOurne, berhYStare, Ellis Needham, jun. Esq• ;:je t ; : ,S Cottages, Midillese,to Arin,.second daughter of the Liam Bass, Esq. of Ashhourne ; and at the saiil e j e cer, •place, William Bass, Esq. of7Ashbourne, ,to Miss ' b ft , • o ,'; ‘ , daughter of Ellis Ne i :Alain, Esq. of HAI-gate Wail, D€! r w e, On the 31st tilt. m "ScAseraigh-Huuse,Seotlail4M4, i rAk . ,riot, Esti. of Rainornie, Writer to the Signet, to second daughter of William Dagleish, Esq. of Scotscol°,. 0 5 voca te Tues,-. • • tr,,or On day sennight, at fleverV Minster, after of voc courtship of three days Mr..lohn Taylor, •aged 0 t nington, near York, to Mrs. Hannah Forth, verley. The patties saw each - 'other for the sr" aoa.t Christmas-day. This is the bride's fifth hushauJ , bridegroom's thiid wife. DIE 1). On Monday last, the 3d inst. at Husbands 13osvt cestershire, aged 55, the Rev. Richard Pearce, 1, " • Hectorth ofthat parish. • • • • pi) e 2 , :th ult. at St. Jean de Luz, of a wound b e . 1 1 ,0 '..,.. ) 5 in action with the enemy,up the-I2th of the sari''' . gi-lr near '..layonne, James O. Lautour,. Esq. of the lst 1 ter of Pout Guards. On the 2oth tilt.. at Marlefield, Scotland, !qr. 1, 5 11/,.f Oliphant, tenant in Chrsterdale, near Ayton, On - the 2d inst. .at in Norfolk, theßec. coa' ter, Rector .fßrisby, and Vicar of Gateley, OP i r is tp aged ur years. *tirt i4 ' • .011 Monday, the 3d inst. at Chiswick, William cy• SnOnreon. g Tuesday; the 4th inst. at 'the house of lonel McNah,Pimlico, Mrs. Eiizahath Lentons at" e I 0 , " age of 84ears. , sr , The sa :y me dPy, at the advanced ae of 83; Mrs. G iou ,fSlt''' Old JeweV. „' o• On.7.l'hursilay,,theGth inst. .a , ed ' , 6 Finne%' • 014e4 .C 1 street, Soho-square. • fit, • e sq On the 31st ult..at 13rightot), of an apoplect ,c , s go) I-Ivory - Fraser, Esq. aged. 48 l'e . as, fornsaly i" • o p' cei' t Mini;ter..in the Circle of Lower'Sa:t.'n:'Y' • ( fd i . SEIDDLN I)z,A.Tu.—Yesterd4, youn! , . ) ,00 cod fell down in 'a fit near the t , of of L, ( '''•Ocl o.. , cod though medical :issistance.was iturnediatet.F r . 0 .to almost instantly expired. c iole''r e e ° small-pox is at present ra! , ,iou: with stie''„ e j tile Alnwick, that no ,less than four children lave that loathsome disease wittrin the last week: 01 , cr!l,`,„o . , . LONDON • Printed by .1. B. CARSTAII I:,, --, N ,l °. t i . 14 ,''',.; ' / 5e.. building, ; and ptibtfsbed by W. .k. tiC11.11' 11.: ".. ° ,1 ,1 4e.J' at the StiN-OFrIcE, Ni,. il2, Straqd ; Y', 1 1:: - adl Ic ' ' meats, Orders, Letter.; (poit. paid); &c. I).,"'' ler Su thi ~0, ~Q,