Star.
London, England, 1808-05-10 00:00:00

SPAIN.

The Dutch papers above alluded to contain some
interesting details respecting events in Spain. The
Resolution, BELL, has also brought accounts from
Spain. She arrived in the River last night in 28 days
from Cadiz, and states that she left there twelve sail
of the line, besides frigates and small vessels, ready
for sea. No French troops were there, but the Grand
Duke of BERG was understood to be at Madrid with
5000 men. The people of Cadiz are much dissatis-
fied at the French troops entering Spain, and so ge-
neral and great was the indignation, that the best
informed people were of opinion there was a strong
disposition throughout the country to rise in a mass
and extirpate the invaders—but the Government being
in confusion, there was no rallying-point, and it was
feared that this circumstance would enable NAPOLEON
to act in any way he might conceive most conducive

to his own views.
The accounts from Madrid are more particular in
the Dutch papers. By these it appears, that on the
11th nit. the new King of SPAIN set out from Madrid
to meet NAPOLEON, who was to pass through that',
kingdom. The King issued two mandates or
decrees previously to his departure. The perusal
of them has served to impress upon our minds this
fact—that the new Sovereign is by no means se-
curely fixed in his throne, even in his own estima-
tion ; and the anxious repetition of his assurances,
that NAPOLEON comes as his friend, strongly cor-
roborates this opinion. It is, besides, remarkable,

tl at the French papers still continue to call the King
hyhls former title of Prince of the Asturias. We obser•
ed long since, and must repeat the remark, now that
we deem the recognition of the new king by /4ArotzoN
or the re-establishment of the old Monarchy equally

uncertain. By withholding his determination for the
present, NAPOLEON will be able to secure 'his own
terms with either ; and as the friends and counsellors
of the Father and Son meet his wishes and demands
most readily, we shall hear him either announcing
the deposition of the late King, as an act of national
justice on the enemy of his people and the Ally of
England, or proclaini the usurpation of the Prince as
an act of horrid pirricide, woiAby the execration of
mankind.

It is curious to remark in what vague 'and myste-
rious terms the Proclamation speaks of the reasons of
NAPOLEON'S visit. A great olgret ;s spoken of, but is
not further explained, which will be equally beneficial
to both nations. It is further worthy of notice, that
the provinces of Spain have sent deputies to Naro-
LEON, at Bayonne. This is an indecent act, if FER-
DINAND the Vllth be indeed their Sovereign. What
if NAPOLEON recognise theni as the representatives of
Spain, and proclaim that the late King has abdicated
his throne, and that it is necessary he should settle the
constitution of the country ?
Besides the above, other rumours are circulated on
the authority of a vessel arrived from Portugaleto,
which port she left on the 26th ult. She brings letters
from Bilboa of the 25th, but the reports current in
consequence of this arrival are contradictory.—lt
was said by some, that the late King and Queen of
SPAIN had been ordered to Bourdeaux. This is so
far probable, that it will certainly suit the purposes of
BONAPARTE to be in possession of all the persons
of the Royal Family. A Primer of distinction
had been escorted from Madrid in a close carriage,
. and under a strong military guard. Some imagined
that the prisoner was the PRINCE of PEACE ; but no
precise information was known, nor was the destina-
tion of the military escort clearly ascertained. Others
assert that the new king is indisposed ; and that upon
the report of his indisposition being made known to
NAPOLEON, he dispatched one of his own Physicians
to attend him.

The following articles are from the Dutch Papers :
AMSTERDAM, APRIL 30.
The latest French letters of the 27th of April, have
brought nothing of impOrtance. His Majesty King
Carlos and the Queen were not arrived on the 23d,
at Bayonne. Several of the provinces of the king-
dom of Spain had nominated Deputies to greet the
French Emperor on his entrance into Spain. A de-
putation of the Council, States, and Representatives,
of the kingdom of Navarre, consisting of not less than
90 persons, with the Vice-Roy at their head, are for
that purpose already arrived at Irun.

MADRID, APRIL 12.
Yesterday morning, at 9 o'clock, the Prince of the
Asturias left this city, in order to meet his Majesty
the Emperor of the ;french. The first night he slept
at Bentrago, yesterday he was at Aranda, and to-day
he is to sleep at Burgos.
On the Bth inst. Don Sebastian Pinnuela imparted
to the President of the Council the following Royal

Mandate
" The King, our Sovereign, has received certain intelligence,
that his faithful friend and mighty Ally the Emperor of the
French and King of Italy, is already arrived at Bayonne, with the
joyful salutary purpose of passing through his kingdom, to the
great satisfaction of the King, and to the notorious profit and ad-
vantage of his beloved subjects. Sinceit is becoming the close friend-
ship which happily prevails between both Crowns, and the great
character of his Imperial and Royal Majesty, that his Majesty should
go and meet him, and give the mast sincere, sure, and firm proofs
of his sentiments and resolution, in order to preserve and renew the
good harmony, confidential friendship, and salutary alliance which
Ihas hitherto happily subsisted, and ought to subsist between the
1 two Monarchs, his Majesty has resolved, with the utmost expe-
-1 dition, to undertake the journey, in order to fulfil his purpose.—
Since
his absence can last but a few days, his Majesty expects,
from the love and fidelity of his dear subjects, and especially those
who belong to the Court, and who have hitherto conducted them-
( selves in a laudable manner, that they will continue to remain
tranquil; and while his Majesty confidentially relies upon the
I known vigilance and integrity of his Ministers and Courts, to
whom he has for that purpose given especial directions ; while his
I Majesty especially places his confidence in the high Council of the
} Government, under the Presidency of his Serene Highness the
Infant Don Antonio, and which has retained its power and autho-
rity • while his Majesty hopes, what Is Indeed practicable, that
the good harmony which subsists between the troops of the King
and those of his Imperial and Royal Majesty will be respected,
and those troops punctually supplied with every thing that may be
necessary for their maintenance, till the time when the object in
view shall be obtained, to the great prosperity and felicity of both
nations, his Majesty declares his assurance, that be entertains not
the least fear that the happy tranquillity, the good harmony, and
the advantageous alliance which now subsists will be destroyed or
interrupted ; but, on the contrary, he sees with great satisfaction,
that these advantages are every day fixed upon a surer basis.
" This I impart to your Excellency, that it may be Immediately
communicated to the Extraordinary Council, laid to heart, and
publicly announced, and that allnecessary measures may be taken
for its punctual execution.
" May God preserve your Excellency many years.
" SEBASTIAN PINNUELA,
" The Palace, April 8, 1808. President of the Council.
On the sante day the Prince of the Asturias ad.
dressed the following becree to all the Counsellors of
State :
" Being informed that the Emperor of the French and King of
Italy is on the point of arriving in this our city and court of Ma-
drid, I have deemed it expedient to go and meet his Imperial and
Royal Majesty, in order to give a convincing proof of my reve-
rence for his Serene Person, and of the strong desire which ani-
mates me to bind still closer the ties of friendship and alliance
which happily subsist between this Monarchy and the French
Empire, to the mutual advantage of both nations. Accordingly,
I shall depart from hence on the 10th, and repair to Burgos ; and
as my absence will continue but a short time, I have, considering
the present circumstances, decreed and authorised, and I do
hereby by this authorise my beloved Uncle the Infant Don Anto-
nio, in whom I have placed my confidence, as well on account of
the ties of blood which bind him to my person, as en account of
the distinguished qualities with which he is endowed, that he have
full power to transact and dispatch all pressing and necessary bu-
siness which may occur, with the advice of my Secretary of State
and of the Dep;,bei which shall be communicated to my Council,
in order that it be Carried duly into execution."
RIGA, MARCH 28.
According to the latest intelligence arrived this
day from lielsingfors, negociations are on foot for
the capitulation of Sweaborg, which is considered as
certain.

- *DAMS, APRIL E.'4.

,
The latest tiaings which we have received from
Bayoutte are of the 19th inst. His Majesty the Em-
peror was still in the Castld, near the town, and wAs,
as on the preceding day, constantly at wort in h s
Cabinet. The Infant Don Carlos was seriously iil, •
and the Emperor had sent him his own Physician.—
The Prince of the Asturias was not yet arrived.

PETERSBURGH, APRIL 6,
By an 'Ukase of the 20th of March (0. S.) the in-
troduction of all English wares, as well from the
British possessions as all other lands, has been pro-
hibited. -
The Swedish Ambassador Baron Von Stedingk re-
paired to Revel on the 2d inst.
WARSAW, APRIL 8.
On the 4th inst. his Excellency Marshal Davoust
received tidings from Paris, that his Majesty the Em-
peror, in testimony of his satisfaction with the glo-
rious deeds of this celebrated General, had honoured
him with the title of Duke of Auerstadt.
All the Public Functionaries, Officers and Generals.,
have solemnly made their congratulathins to his High-
ness the Duke on his elevation.