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London, England, 1803-03-16 00:00:00

FROM THE DUTCH MAIL.

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AVASSURO, DIARCII n.
According to letters from Vienna frequent move-
ments are observed among the French troops in
Upper Italy, which seem to indicate an inten►ion
in them of occupying some of the maritime towns
of that country. These movements may also have
some conneCtion with the future destiny of Sardinia,
the prolonged continuance of the British troops at
Malta, and of a British squadron off the coasts of
Italy.

GENOA, WED. 12.

From Rome, the sth inst. we learn, that an En-
glish Coiii ier from London had passed through that
city for Naples ; and from Bologne, of the Bth,
that a French Commissary; after sending a Courier
betiire him, had passed through the latter city with
great expedition for Florence. It is added, that a
French half brigade is arrived at cologne from
Modcna; and it is reported, that other French
troops are in ruction in Italy, their march being di-
retted for the several ports of the Mediterranean.

coNsTm4Tl,:opf.r., JAN. 23.

After brining the late negotiations to a con-
elusi:.n, Lori Elgin, the English Ambassador, de-
parted from hence en the Ztli January, leaving be-
hind him a mark of his well-known antipathy for
the French, or at least for their newly-arrived Am-
bass:tdor, General Brune. Although he had ar-
rived so long since as the tith, Lord Elgin not
only avoided paying him a visit, but even ante-
dated the note by which he informed the Di-
plomatic Corps that he entrusted the care of the
British. interests in the hands of Mr. Stratton,
not addressing this note to the Ambassador Brune,
but to the Charge-d'Affaires Ruffin. Another
ad of Lord Elgin, which has excited attention, and
Thich seemed to indicate little respe*t for the Turk-
ish Government, is, that he, on sailing out of the
harbour in the night, caused 17 guns to be fired,
notwithstanding the lids-Effendi had shortly before
requested him to dispense with the customary de-
patting salute, as it is never customary at Constan-
tinople to discharge the cannon, except in cases of
the greatest danger : consequently this unexpeded
roaring of the guns occasioned a general consterna-
tion in the metropolis; and the Reis-Effendi has de-
livered a note to Mr. Stratton, complaining of the

injury.
1 he retinue of the French Ambassador consists
of 60 persons, among whom :vre several interpreters.
Besides these, twelve persons arrived with the French
squadron, who have appointments as Commissaries
of Trade in the several Provinces : these have al-
ready been re:ognised by the Porte, and will shortly
set off for the places of their destination. General
Brune has already had various conferences with the
Rei,,Eirendi, and will shortly be introduced in a
formal manner to the Grand Seirmior.
Although Lord Elgin has officially announced
the evacuation of Egypt by the English troops, the
Turks, wever, eo not believe that it will take
place these three or fon- months ; at least not till
the Convention shall be fulfilled between the Porte
and the Bey:.

CADIZ, JAN. 22.

This month has hitherto been extremely stormy
here. Besides the frigate limo, of 36 guns, and
the Cantabria, on board of which were 600,000
piasters, no less than six ships went down in our
harbour, from the 9th to the 12th, partly laden
with indigo, cochineal, sugar, &c. Atter they had
lost their anchors and cables, they were dashed on
the coast by the raging billows.
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DIUSINA,

The following is the most recent detail of the cir-
cumstances relating to the eruption of Mount Etna
on the kith of November last. During tour hours
in thz wonting, was heard at the foot of the Mount,
situated to the east, in the city of Catania, an inces-
sant and teni;ic sound, resemblinA thunder. After-
wards, about half the height ti the east site of .the
Mount, a new opecing made its appenrance, from
which a stream of lava issued, and which flowed
with rapidity several It tlian miles tbrward ; ui that
the inhabitants of all the neighbouring places lied with
precipitation. '1 he succeeding day was observed,
from Catania, an uncommonly large column of
fire that issued from the uppermost crater of the
Mohr.!. The clouds of smoke darkened the sky ;
and the inhabitants of that city remained in fearful
expeEtation of what was about to happen. The lava
flowed sit days, but more slowly towards the end of
that period, and occasioned no other damage than
is the territory- of Salto, as far as Milo. It is there.
fore untrue, that this eruption of Etna had devastated
the Lordship of Bronti, which the King of Naples
bad presented to Admiral Lord Nelson, under the
title of a Duchy.

We communicate, without any comic:ls, the
following aurticle, which we have copied from a
Portsmouth Paper :
" A circumstance has lately come to light, that is
no less matter of surprise than of concern to us. It
appears, by the papers of an Officer in the British
set vice, who died a few days since, that he %has
maintained a correspondence with Bus APART 1,
NV:11L11 11:IC brought down nearly to the time of his
death. What the exalt nature of this coml._
dence was, we have not been Able to learn. Ilie
discovery was consequent on the death of the per-
son alluded to. His papers have been put into the
liiulds of Gores atueut."—Portonoutbpazak.

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INTELLICENCE.

PORTEMOUTH, MARCH 14.
Sailed his Majesty's sloop Morgiana, of 16 guns,
Captain Raynsford ; and the Marcia, of 14 guns,
Lieutenant Starck commander, to the westward.
Went out of harbour his Majesty's ship Venerable,
Of 74 guns, Captain Searle; and the P.gmy cutter,
of 14 guns, Lieut. White commander ; and remain
with the Neptune, of 98 guns ; of 50 guns ;
Calcutta, of 64 guns ; La Misery:, of 42 guns ;
Hydra, of 38 guns ; illcmene, of 32 guns ; Juno, of
32 guns ; La Determ'nce, of 24 guns ; Kite, of 18
guns ; and Port Mahon, of 18 guns.
Came into harbour the Castor frigate, of 12 guns,
Captain Peacock, to be paid off.—Wind westerly,
and moderate.

An express arrived at the Port Admiral's Office'
this afternoon, from the Admiralty, which is said
to contain instruaions relative to impressed men,
&c. The Puissant and Royal William are ordered to
be reported, as to which is in the best state of repair
as a receiving-ship.
The constables,. and gangs from ships, continue
very alert in obtaining seamen; many of whom
have been sent on board different ships in the har-
bour this day. The Hydra frigate is ordered to
some port in Ireland, to impress seamen.
Admiral Lord Gardner is expeaed here to hoist
his flag. The Dreadnought, of 98 guns, was this
day commissioned by ('apt. Bowen, who was Lord
flowe's Master, in the Queen Charlotte, on the glo-
rious first of June.

EITI:ACT Of ANOTHER LETTER.

The whole of this day cannon have been mount-
ing on the ramparts round the garrison. The re-
cruiting-parties, for' the Royal Marines, each su-
perintended by a Commissioned Officer of rank,
set out in the forenoon on their different routes,
and they arc to give double the bounty for recruits
they were empowered to do preceding any former
war: there is, therefore, little doubt but that this
most valuable corps will be quickly increased to any
force that may be required.
The Peace-Officers of these towns have already re-
ceived warrants for pressing seamen, Ste. and they
are picking up men very fast. Every entrance into
this place and the lines of Gosport is planted with
troops, to take possession of all seamen either com-
ing in or going out ;* the former by the military
doing duty at Hilsea, and the Wier by parties of
the Royal Marines. _

In short, the preparations to repel any hostile at-
tempt that may be meditating against this country,
or for carrying the thunder of Britain to our ene-
my's coasts, arc going fonvard here with a degree
of promptitude and celerity altogether unexampled.
This day arrived the Efizabah, Robinson, from
Sunderland. Sailed, the lime, Bevil, for • South-
ampton ; also, yesterday, die ship Advriotrr, C. F.
Newton, for London. Went out of harbour, his
Majesty's ship l'emerable, of 74 guns, and the Fgrzv
cutter. Came into harbour the Casior frigate,
lately arrived from Antigua; and the ship Gera,
Richardson, lately arrived from Holland.

PLYMOUTH, MARC H 13.

Last evening, the Nrate‘is' of 32 guns, Capt.
Somerville, bent all her sails with great aslivity ;
she goes down the harbour as soon as fully manned,
of which there is no doubt, now a bounty is offered
for the entry of seamen and landmen, as the gallant
Captain Somerville is a native of this town, and a
great favourite with all the ships companies he has
ever commanded during the late war. Pursuant to
orders from the Lords of the Admiralty, to-morrow
twelve recruiting-parties of the Plymouth division of
Royal Marines march to different parts of England
and Scotland, to enlist men to complete the division
to its full establishment. Passes tier the different
parties are now preparing, signed by the Command-
ing Officer, direted to the Civil Magistrates, to aid
and assist them on their march.

Cann in from the westward, the S./4*e, of St
guns, Capt. Keen ; also from sea, the Revolu-'ion-
ndre, of 41, guns, Capt. Lock ; she was last from
Liverpool. 'the second Royal Garrison Battalion
was reviewed and inspeaed on the grand parade of
the citadel last Wednesday, by Major-General
England, and his Aid-du-Camps : Capt. Blackball
commanded. The General was pleased to express
his entire approbation of the steadiness and sol-
dier-like appearance of the regiment while under
arms.

DOVER, MARCH It

Last night, at eleveu o'clock, arrived from Calais
La Pad'aite Union passage-vessel, Mascot, with
Mi.ksrs. Le Comte and Ducloss, two French mes-
sengers, who proceeded immediately to London
with dispatches.. Also arrived the
.7orephirre packet,
Capt. Lambert, with a mail and passengers, among
whom were Georr Blackstone, Esq. Frederick Pon-
snnby, Esq. Mr. button, Colonel Baker, and Captain
Craigie.
Sailed this day for Calais the Nosey passage-ves-
set, with Sir James Crawtind, Bart. Alio sailed the
brig Eurydice, Winrioth, of Geflel from Li•ibon,
bound to Antwerp, with cotton, wool,'hides, &c.

arm., NtAim!' 14.
Arrived La Pipue frigate from the northward,
and remains. Wind W. N. W.

Lieutenant-Colonel Coffins, of the Royal Ma-
rines, is appointed Lieutenant Governor of Port
Phillip, in \ew South Wales.
Among other naval Officers, who have come
forward to offer their services, are, Admirals
IlEntut.av, STAtttarw, and SMITH, and the Ho-
nourable Captain PAGLT, second son of Ole Earl of
UXBRIDGE.
The Entertrize tender came up the river, and was
moored last night at her old station opposite the
Tower, for the reception of impressed men.
THOIINSOIOUGH, who is to have the
command in the Downs, set off thither, from the
Admiralty, on Saturday afternoon, accompanied
by his Captain (Capt. Cof v.) The Admit.tl will
hoist his flag on board the Gelyile4l, of SS guns.
Orders have been sent to Chatham, where the
Gelyibeisl now is, to equip her as speedily as pos-
sible.
The Spanish Marine is organizing anew ; to
which end, on the kith ult. a royal decree was pub..
lished, by which the condition of the sailors is much
amended, and the punattal payment of their Wages
limited. and fixed. This last measure was highly
necessary, as a negligence in this respea, during the
late war, proved very injurious to the service, and
occasioned great desertion. Deserters, however, are
now assured of pardon, provided they return within
• six month,.