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Lairs, and' to send intelligence to the camp of the
besiegers, left no doubt concernipz the disposition •
of Rassia towards Tayar for M. Conculienco
never hoisted his flag, either for the ships of the
Admiralty, or for the (gist of Bayram. But the
face of affaigt *totally changed. A Tchianun from
the arsenal, has just brought orders for the frigates
to set sail irnmediaiely. They ate given up by
every body for lost ; for the experie.ice of several
years proves, that along the whole coast, from Si-
rinpe to hleraclea, the south ard west winds con-
stantly blow ill the I sth of March. We know trot
yet to what cause to ascribe the precipitate depar-
ture of these frigates. We are assured that letters
arrived with this Tchiacut, announce, that the or-
der for their departure was issued at the demand of
the Russian Minister, who complained of their win-
tering here, as of an infringement of treaties, and
who imperiously required the recal of this little
squadron. Others assert, that these frigates are re-
cAlleti, net so much in obedience to the Russians, as
to save them from their clutches.

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NAVAL INT ULLIGENCE.
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PORTSMOUTH, APRIL 11.
Arrived this afternoon, the Whiting schooner,
with dispatches from Bermuda; she brings A 2 ac-
count of the death of Admiral Sir A. Mitchell,
K. 14. Commander in Chief at Halifax.
Yesterday morning, the Defiance, of 74 guns,
Capt. Hotham, went from St. Helan's, to juin the
Channel Fleet.
Remain at Spithead the Ckampias and Avenger,
with the Newfuuadland convoy.
PLYMOUTH. APRIL 10.
A very large convoy, from the Westward, has
been seen to-day in the oiling, among which appear
to be two. store-ships and a frigate ; but the weather
is sn hazy, that the number cannot be made out.
The Lady Warren hired armed ship; Rangir and
DiTatch Navy transports; and Fianna trancport,with
about 50 merchantmen, bound to the Eastward,
are under weigh ; but, from the strong fluod tide,
and very little wind at N.W. it is thought they will
not get out this evening.
Came in the Poillonts, French brig, prize to the
Pallas frigate; the Poppenburg galliot, Cathartna,
Larges, from St. Thomas's ; and the Bremen ship,
UrAisser, Gatsin, from Chula:non, both detained by
the Alexander privateer.

DRAL, APRIL It.

The following vessels are detained and sent in,
and remain in the Downs, with the ships as per
last, viz. the Bradford, CL A RK, from Amsterdam.
for Lisbon; Flora, ST • lIFOID' from Baltimore;
and the Nancti, JumsitiGs, from Virginia, both
bound to Homburg)..—Wind N.E.

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FROM SATURDAY NIGHT'S G.4ZE7 TR.
Arinira,tipOlfire, April 11, 1806.
lever from -*Ain Joh,. •

Copy of a ...so Captain John Davie, late commander of
his Majesty's sloop KIVOIAritf, to William Mar•den, Msg.
dated on board the Trio cartel, Fa!Tomah, April a. 11106.

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SIR-1 have the honour to inc'ose a copy of my letter to
Captain Maxwell, of his Majesty's ship Arab, kimono an sc•
count of the capture of aiFeencli privateer by His Majesty's
late sloop the Favourite, under my command.
I am, Sir, &c. JOHN ravrc.
His Majesty's sloop Favourite, off the
Tris Pours, Dec. ?I, 1805.
SIR--. 1 have the honour to acquaint you, that, in obedience
to your orders of the 18th instant, I proceeded in His Maierty%
sloop under my command to the Islands des Loss, where I was
informed that the privateer you sent me in pursuit of was at
anchor in the river ut Pongas. I immediately shaped a coitus,.
for that place; and, when within a few leagues of it, two sail
were discovered, which Mr. Wilson (who volunteered to be
our pilot) affirmed were vessel: which had been captrued Dr
her. Conceiving it to be my duty, I instantly made all sail,
and gave chace to them. Owing to the shallowness of the
seater, and Incorreeness of the charts, we did tint reach the
entrance of the river till then afternoon, when we discovered
the privateer under sail, and working not. She allowed us to
approach within half gun-shot, when sbe attempted to get
away. I immediltely commenced a her from the bow guns,
which soon induced her to shorten aid, arid, to my surprise,
haul athwart, and rake us. I did not choose to alter the ship's
course, because it would have prevented my getting so near as
I intendA; but, when within oar own length, I lufficd up,
and pee her our broadside. The Captain had the temerity
to continue engaging iis for twenty minims, which cost him
end ten others their lires,atid twenty live men badly wounded ;
whilst lain happy to say, that Lieutenant Ortlam. of the Royal
African corps (a passenger,) is the only person hurt on board
of us, and be is slightly woundod. On taking possession, she
proved to be Le General Blanchard privateer, mounting six-
teen guns, and manned with one hundred and thirty French
and Spaniards.
I cannot do sufficient jumics to the teal and perseverance
displayed by Lieutenants Patrons and Ingram, Mr. Sued!, the
master, as well as all the other officers, mitoses, and mortises
under my command, in a tedious chore of threes days, obliged,
principally, to sweep and tow the ship, where we had never
more than three f.thnms water ; and regret very sincerely that
their bravery and good conduCt was not directed as a vessel
of granter force.
I hare the honour to be, &c. JOHN DAVIE.
Keith Maxwell, Esq. Captain of his Majesty's
ship Ara►, &c. tc. &c.

MILITARY PROMOTIOMI.
War-Office, April 12, 1206.
list Regiment of Life Guards—John Bonham. Gent. to be Cor-
net and Sub• Lieutenant, by purchase, vice Savage, pro-
moted.
Coldstream Regiment of Foot Gnattls.—Lie•itenant James Vi-
gor; Harvey, from the 4th Foot, to ►e Eodgn, without pur-
chase, rice Deets, promoted in the Ist Carrigan Battalion.
3d Regiment of Foot Guards—Robert liesiceth, Gent. to be
Ensign, ►y purchase, •ice Master, promoted.
MARRACKS.
David Hay, Fig late Captain Lieut. in the 25.1 Foot, to be a
Deputy Barrack Mister in Great Briuin.
Ist Regiment of the Royal Fast India Volunteers... Ensign
Henry Weald to be Lieutenant, vice Lloyd, who resigns.
Robert Frost, Gent. to be Ear.ign, rice Wadd.
MICSIONANIIIIII6I.

Lieutenant Henry- S. Cranford, of the 20th R-Riment of
Foot, will was superseded in The Gazette of Ills Itth ultimo,
is reinstated in his rank, it appearing that he is a prisoner in
Fu nce.

tamitrussirns in the Royal Tait Regiment of Middlesex Militia,
eigurd by Hu Mnju•y.
Captain Thomas Abtahain to be Adjutant, vice Otter, ap-
pointed to the College at Marlow. Dated January, 29,
18U6.
Celett.i.siote M the Loyal Southwark Volunteers, sipted Os the
rerd I.irutrnnnt 1 the ('..arty of y.. cry.
Thomas Gowiand, lent. to be Second Lieutenant. Dated
March 27, WO.