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London, England, 1807-05-27 00:00:00

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ALTONA, MAV 17.
The loss which the French have suffered on be-
Mg sepulsed at Dantzic, when they attempted to
Mite the place by assault, is, by themselves, stated
at 8000 men. It is mentioned, that nearly the
whole of the Saxon corps was destroyed on the oc-
casion. Disturbances ate said to have broken out
in Saxony, in consequence; and the soldiers of that
country have refused to fight the Pi ussians.
The Burghers of Danizic have subscribed a nsil-
lion of dollars, which sum is to be divided among
the parr:son, in the event of a speedy relief.
At Cnlherg, the Citizens have, in a spirited Ad-
dress, conjured the Governor to give an example of
faithful perseverance, similar to that woich was
displayed in the Seven Years War by the noble Von
Heyden ; and desiring him, at the same time, not
to pay any consideration to their houses, since they
already considered them as burnt down.
• NAANILFORT,MAY 12
According to letters frcm Vienna, the Emperor
of Austria is to proceed firm Offen to Gallicias
where, it is supposed, he will hold a very import.
ant assembly. Nn doubt is entertained at Vienna
of the of red mediation of Austria for the restore-

non of a general peace having been accepted by ail
the belligerent powers.
aLRLIII, MAY 13.
The rimier, Cretet. who arrived here yesterday
from the head-quarters, has brought intelligence,
that His Majesty the Emperor of the French was
en the Bth inst. at Elbing, where he reviewed on
that day 19,000 cavalry, making part of the corps
*lbis Imperial Highness the Grand Duke of Berg.
Ells Mojesty was extremely satisfied with these
troops, which be foubd in good condition.
Oa the right bank of the Vistula, beltyaDantasic,
there is a eartal which forms an island. This was
defended by 1000 Russians. The French attacked
thu Island. 400 Russians were killed, and 600 made
;via mre : all the redoubts were taken, and 17
pines of cannon.
The French have made a lodgment in the co-
vereu wry 05 Lantaic. The siege of that city pro-
ceeds with all the success that can be expeEted.
The Prince of Benevento remains at Eirikenstein,
whither the Ernperer is eapefted to return on the
9th or 10th of this month.—Tekgreph.
TaNNA, MAY'.
nis Cowl Gaztite of ibis day contaiiis the follow-
. its intelligence, under the head Turf:cy
Ihe celebrant d Mameluke Chief, F.lphh Sey.
died suddenly on the 30th of January, while on A
journey between Drmanhoura and Masser.
TURKISH FRONTIERS, AT'AL 211.
The new Pasha of NViddin, the successu of
Patwan O, iu, when he learned that Pasha Sulth
man, after he had lest Belgrade, har been murdered
by the Smirvians. cri.ed all the Christians in Wida
die, shirt 5040 is number, to be massacred.

CONSTAPTINIOPLI, APRIL
The English and Russians have detained a richly
laden Austrian hip fromTri.ste, and another under
the same flag coming from Smyrna to Constantino.
ple. After a few days. however. ti -Le released
both, and they have arrived here. It appears,
therefore, thatithey will respect the Austrian Lag,
at least in the Archtpelago.
• On the .411 April, the Capitan Pasha sailed with
his whole deer, which has hitherto lain at anchor
near the Seven Towers, for the Dardanelles. 'ff.is
&et- Eas on board a corps of chosen troops. Tile
Capitan Pasha. a brava• and ezptrienced man, has
posnire orders from the Porte tc attack the Russian
• fleet. which has, at present, only a few English ships
of war with it. We, therefore. hourly eapea advice
of a sea erirgement.
The Crate Vizier broke op with his numerous
army for the Danube on the 7th instant ; the troops
in this city and the vicinity will follow hem the day
slier to-morrow.
•wcows, min XI.

General Marmont is arrived at ißagusa from
Zara. A corps of 14,000 Fiesch is assembling
near the former city, with which the General will
besiege Cattaro. while the Pas.'ia of Janina, at the
h, ad of a considerable corps, will attack and em-
ploy the Montenegrins. .1. he Russians have retired
from the Island of Canada, and arc assembling
at their forces at Cattaro.
SANICS OF TIM XLIlt. MAT 18.
A sepost is ciresemed that Hi; Snrodish Majesty
will male a journey from Stralsund to have an in-
terview with anot!.cr Sovereign.

co ..... oats, MAT IC.
The Emperor of Ressia and the King of Ptu..sia,
accordion to ochiices frnm List Prussia, .vrre on .he
4th of May at Bartsestern, where General ftutchin-
sue likewise was.

General Ruche!, who has received another ap-
pointment, is succeeded in the government at Ko-
nigsberg by General Lesto.q. General Blucher has
'teemed the command of the Prussian troops.—
Barak C.r. May )

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friIWERIM. MAT IT.
Yesterday evening, an Astrutant rtf Baron Von
Essen, Governor el Ssves;ash Pomerania, strived
here ; la as the bearer of dispataes Labia Enemy

Marshal Brune, relative to the exchange of prisoners.
fhe reports of a rupture of the armistice con.
chided between Marshal Mortier and Baroa Von
Essen, which were circulated in consequence of the
arrival of the King or Sweden at Stralsund, were en-
tirely untounded. His Majesty has given Baron Von
Essen the most honourable proofs of his satisfaflion
with his conduel relative to the late events in Pome-
rania, as he aliphted at his head-quarters, and pre-
sented him with the Grand Cross of the Order of
the Sword.
(Extr,r(t of a Private Letter )
The King of Sweden has left hlalmne, and is
arrived at Stralsund. It is said, that 6.000 Prus-
sians and 10,000 Russians will land there, and that
His Majesty will take the command of these troops,
General Ruchel commanding under him.