The Sun.
London, England, 1809-07-31 00:00:00

FROM dMERIC4N IMPERS

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Nrzw YORK, JUNE 14.—8 y a
up on Saturday morning from the brig Argus,. of
Salem, bound to Philadelphia, Which 'he lett'oti the
Gapes, we are informed that the brig left Porto Rico
on the 2 1 st of last month. -
'The Master of an American vessel, which arrived
at. Porto Rico, two' days before he sailed,-informed
that in latitude 2.8. long 64. spoke two French ships
of the line that escaped
.from the Saintes, from the
city of St. Domingo bound to Prance, and was treaty
ed politely. Was informed that these ships after
losing sight of the British Pleet oteered directly for
St. Dofningo, where they landed tzoo troops, with
stores and ammunition.—They took five sail ofAme-.
rican vessels into St. Domingo with them, but' whe-
ther as prizes or not, could not learn. These ships
madepo stay at St, Domingo. A.new Governor was
daily expeded at Porto Rico. All kinds of Ameri-
can produce dull at Porto Rico—flour at g dollars,
coffee at 15 •to 16 dollars. Left t o sail of American
vessels, among them the brig Elizabeth, Morton, of
Baltimore, to sail the 23d of. May.--('Nor: Led.)
The sloop of war, the Enterprize, will sail with-_
out delay from the part of New York for Rolland,
and will be stationed off the Texel,
.to afford infor-
mation to the commanders of the merchant vessels
of the Uuittd States, as to the ports of fl,-.4land and,
of the North of Europe to which-th....y may safely
proceed with their- cargoes.--4at.
The account of a duel between Sir Geo. MACK-
LIN and a French Officer, some time since published
-in the United States Gazette, proves to be-a .fabri-
cation., It was - communicated to the kdiior in a
letter purporting to be signed by a gentleman of re-
spectability. That signature proves to be a forgery,
tho Ugh strongly resemblitig the genuine-hand writ,- ,
ing.-U. S. Gaz.

The following intelligence is extraaed from the
Lisbon Gazeite:—

REAL CAROLINA, JUNE 16.—The French have
abandoned their positions, and appear to take the
direction of Toledo; we follow in pursuit, in order
to frustrate their design. Our chosen army consists
as follows :
Intantry . . '8,920
Cavalry - -
3,035
Pieces of Artillery - . zo

Howitzers -
Comp,wies of Pioneers - - s
They march in lour divisions—the left, right,
centre, reserve, and rear guard, commanded by
those experienced-soldiers Giron, Bigadet, Castejon,
and Grimarest, who, without doubt, will fulfil the
plans they have arranged.
The division of Don T. de Zarain, stationed at
Almaden, Agudo, Chison,:and Neriera, is very-near
our left, and appears to be in the vicinity of that of
Bascourt, which is at Puebla de Alesur. The French
army of Estramadura is retreating to Orepesa, pro-
pably with a view of jot:ling those of Toledo.
BRAGA, JUNE 26.—The French army of Gallicia,
and that of Soult, after various marches, was last
week at Puebla de Satiabria,- and, according to its
movements, •it was supposed would march to Bene-
vente, Valladolid, or Zamora ; the vanguard of -the
said army is already in the province of - Leon 5 it
-suffered much from want of provisions. In his
march from Montforte de Lemos, and Gadina, the
enemy did not enter ()reuse, but passed close by it.
SEVILLE.--.-Couriers and dispatches of the French
are continually intercepted in the provinces of Cas-
tile, Estramadura; and Maiicha. The Letter 4 of-
VICTOR sufficiently spew the sickness whiCh prevals
in his army. This Marshal writes to JOSEPH that
he-knows nothing of NEY, nor of SouLT ; that he
asked KELLERMAN for troops, who 'had answered
that he bad but few infantry,-and that the cavalry he
hail were necessary to cover the high road to France.
JOSEPH. had ordered VICTOR to endtire every in
convenience till he could form a junction with NEY,
and above all not to attempt to suffer his communi-
cation with 'Madrid to .be intercepted, but at any
rate to eficleaVour to cover that city.

KING'S THEATRE.—The last comic Opera of Le
Quatro Nazione was to have been represented on Sa-
turday, at this place, but on account of the illness
of one of the performers; the serious opera of ISidagero
was. substituted. The audience bad no reason to be
dissatisfied with the change, as TREIANZANI ex-
erted his powers to the utmost, and gave an admira-
ble lesson to vocal performers, by the pure taste,
energy, and expression with which he delivered all..
the recitatives, ai well as the airs.

,The, new Opera of The Russian impostor was at..
tended by a very numerous and splendid audience on
Saturday last, among 'Whom were' the Princess of
WALES, the Dukes of CAMBRIDGE and SUSSEX, and
a long list of fashionable characters. The piece, which
is throughout very well supported, went off with
great applause. Mrs. BISHOP being again indis•
posed, her,charader was taken by Miss BOLTON. Mrs.
MOUNTAIN, by her perfornmee in this drama; and
in that of Up all Night, has shewn a versatility of
powers -which has considerably raised her reputa-
tion as an actress, as well as a enger. In the former
she is simple, pathetic, and impressive; and in the
latter she was easy, playful, and burnout-kis. Hence
we predict that the Drury-lane Managers will derive.
more advantage from her talents than ever, as'the
,public have had so good an opportunity of estimating,
-the variety of her powers.
It is at length settled, that the Drury-lane Com-
pany are to perform next season at the Lyceum,
and circular letters, under the authority of the Pa-
'tentees, have been sent-to all the adors and adrenes
who belonged to the late unfortunate edifice. As
the Performers ate, by this notice, to ad under.the
Patents, it is to be hoped the Renters, &c. will
forego their claims till it is seen how tar the success
of the company will enable the trustees. to attend to
them. Indeed, -though the Lyceum is one of the
most convenient theatres in London for the faculties
of hearing and seeing, yet its size will not admit of
any great profits, however successful the season niay
prove.

B,SLLAMY and Mrs. DicKONS gave their assistance,
a few days ago, to a grand Oratorio, which was per-
formed in the Cathedral, at Glasgow, in honour of
the memory of General Mootta, whose venerable
mother resides in that place.
On the 14th instant, a great Council was held
at Belgrade, when it was decreed, that all who can
bear arms, should be called into the service fdr the
defence of Servia, as the Turks are in great force in
Bulgaria.