Star.
London, England, 1808-10-07 00:00:00

OPORTO, SEPTEMBiIit 16.

Copy of a letter written from Lisbon, dated the
12th inst.--0, French tyranny is now at an end, and
the business of restoring to every one his dues, and
that of which he has been despoiled, goes on. This
day, for a commencement, six millions will be rests.
red, which were in the different treasuries of the army
of plunderers. Nine millions have been collected in
bars of silver, which a vessel loaded with salt was to
carry off. The English are encamped in two divi-
sions, in the fields of Santa Anna and Ourique. Our
troops are now in different parts of the city, and on
the 14th will take possession of the castle of Belem.
This day the Russian squadron sailed, as prisonerslo
At.. English ' • and• there will sail as soon as possible
GOOD French prisonersr,well registered, in such a way,
that they cannot carry off mere titan belengstO chem.

.iunot and his Generals have been forced
account of all they leave plundered and
this city the greatest joy reigns among .
zens, and tAe greatest conffision and 'disci
served among the enemy."

SPAIN.

MADRID, SEPTEMBER 12.

TUE COUNT DEL 11,YONTIJO TO IN FELLOW COrVTRYMV2.I.

" SPANIARDS!—in the character of a true Patriot—as the
General in Chief of the combined forces in Arragon, influented
by the rank in which the virtues of my ancestors, and their s^r-
vices to their country, have placed me—and finally, with the ap-
pmbation of my cousin and brother-in-law, his Excellency the
Captain-General of the kingdom of Arragon, I have pressnted
myself in this capital, in order to consult respecting the most se-
cure and expeditious means of rescuing the nation from the atro-
cities which it still suffers in those parts which (to what purpose
I cannot conceive), are still occupied by the ravaging troops of Na-
poleon ; but at a time when I thought the result of my journey,
that of the toil: of my cousin, and of the cries of our fellosv-cotin-
ttrytnen, at this moment oppossed by the tyrannical yoke of the
French, would have beet: such as we had a right to expect, and
such as now more than over concerns the nation, I see with the,
greatest sorrow the tardiness with which our armies are put in
motion ; the want of an authority with which I might commuiti-
cate, for the purpose of combining and giving a proper direction'
to their movements ; and what is still more lamentable and per-
nicious, that the precise opportunity which presents itself for de-
stroying the plans and combinations of the enemy, who has not
yet abandoned his project, should be occupied in disemsions of
no importance to the country, and in digressions from the main
subject which alone ought to occupy the attention of all true Spa-
niards. The Captain-General of aerragon and myself have spared
no means or toils which could conduce to the attainment of our
most important objects. The army under my command has Mls
tinually occupied the points most contiguous to the enemy, in
order to divert his attention to the quarter entrusted to my cares
The army of Galliaia, in consequence of my invitation, wa' al- 1,
randy approaching; but being, as well as mine, without a '
tient force of cavalry to cross the plains, it has been compelled
not to quit the mountains, but to maintain itself there, with the
view, either to pursue the enemy should they retreat, or to attack
them in flank should they renew their attempt on Saragossa. I
provisionally only took possession 01 Tikle, that place not being
a military position.. I was waiting for the forces that were in
Madrid; and the enemy availing themselves of the tardy execu-
tion of our plans, united their various corps, there being no,
thing to prevent them, in order to attack me with double my
force, and with a respectable body of cavalry.
" I did not consider it prudent, or in atiy other respect benefi-
cial, to maintain a position which was flanked at all points, nor
to risk in a single action the fate of my army, and perhaps that of
the whole kingdom of Arragou. I retreated upon Saragossa,
conformably to the instructions Iliad received from the Captain-
General, and occupied .dl the most important points and those
best adapted for a de:, ce, which, if possilik,would havebeen
still more obstinate and vigorous than the former.
_

" The enemy have abandoned Tudela, and the other points
which they occupied on the left bank of the Ebro, indicating a
disposition to retreat upon Panipeluna, and guarding the person
of the fugitive Joseph. In the mean time, they are plundering
the villages, and depriving us of those resources which arc essenT
tially necessary to our subsistence. They impose contributions,
and trample on the most sacred rights of our fellow-countrymen,
who obseflee cur forces, as it should seem, solely occupied in a
defensive war, and disabled from affording them any relief.
" Spaniards he post which I occupy obliges me to speak
plainly. lam not under the necessity of giying you fresh proofs
of my sentiments, for the mere purpose of convincing you of my
patriotism. My language will always be dictated by sound rm-
son, and the genuine ardour which animates me in a cause which
I was the first to sustain. I desire nothing—expect nothing, but
the glory of totally devoting myself to the defence of my king and
country; and I leave to others all that has no relation to those
object., and:which I consider as unreasonable, at a One when the
enemy, from the insufficiency of their force, employ intrigue to
throw us off our guard, to start questions of etiquette, and to in-
troduce the most fatal divisions in the train of our triumphs.
" Generals of the different Divisions of the Spanish Army !
Rush to the point whither you are called by your own honour—
the interest of the whole nation, and the good wishes of all the
Governments of Europe. It is in the presence of the enemy that
we might to discuss and concert our plans. Abandon those im-
becile Spaniards who, by their ridiculous and extemporaneous
pretensions, serve as instruments to arrest the progress of our
arms, and destroy the advantages which we have already ob-
tained.

" Deputies of the difTerent Provinces !—The Nation already
blames your tardiness in establishing the Central Junta which is
to represent the august person of our beloved Sovereign Ferdinand
VII. and to dictate the most t fficiert means of saving the Coun-
try, amidst a diversity of opinions, and of Authorities whose
functions must and ought to cease. Sage Fellow Countrymen !
occupy your talents in the establishment of such a Government
as will meet the approbation of all ; but the most interesting ob-
ject, and that which demands pour most speedy attention, is the
complete expulsion from our soil of the remains of the enemy,
who, from the mere knowledge that we are concentrating our
forces, are preparing for flight.
" Genero',s Merchants !—The soldiers of the nation march to
defend your property and y;:tir cause. 'Abe circamstancts of the
moment require extraordinary services ; and it is necessary you
should demonstrate your patriotism and attachment to the com-
mon cause, by donations for the purpose of clothing all the troops
who vi i,l have to pasvrhe ensuing wine-min tire
" Ministers of Religion!—Proceed in the performance of your
duty. Impress upon all your flocks the maxims of sound mora-
lity ; and offer up your prayers to the Goo of Armies, for the
success of the arms of our Sovereign Ferdinand VII. You should
p:nlicularly apply yczurselves to disconcert any artifices by which
tl e enemy may endeavour to mislead the people and to divert
thair att, nth n from the main (+jell.
" Valiant Inb:•hitaots of the :Tartish Territory !—Four energy
and patriot:sns are the theme of the admiration and eulogy of all
the rations. The delay of a sirgle Lour may snatch from you
the just reward and crown of your immortal glory. I.ct us ru
to avenge the insults offered us by thos., sacrilious wretches,
who have violated the most precious privile4es of our liberty—
Yes! your Country, Ragion, the innocence of the best of Sove-
reigns, imperiously summon you to the prompt discharge of the
most noble and sacred of all your obligations."

stational ntar M.
_for-
_ the enemy were obliged to
ttains. • The consequence Of all
that the whole coast is protec-
avid that many of the enemy
they took die precaution to
carry G.
The letter then concludes with ascribing due merit
to the two English frigates, to the miquelettes posted
atghlagat, and to the several small Spanish vessels
en in, this business ; and is signed by the two
Captains, Geronimo Basant and Joseplt Bernich.
SEPT. 21.—The Deputies 'who are to form the
Central Junta.of Government, for the appointment of
a Regent of the kingdom, are already assembled, we
'are intormed, at Aranjuez, where they are to open
their sittings on the 24th. It is reasonably conjectured
that it will be composed of the following personages,
viz. his Eminence Cardinal de Bourbon, Archbishop
of Toledo, Regeat. (1)
His Excellency the Count de Florida Blanca. (2)
His Excellency Don Francisco de Saavedra. (3)
His Excellency 'Don Pedro Cevallos. (-1.)
His Excellency Don Gaspar de Sovellanos. (5)
Tke appointment of his Eminence to be the head
of the kingdom is intended to prevent every kind of
embarrassing etiquette or misunderstanding, and to
.evince that a Bourbon still remains in Spain.
No. I. His Eminence is the son of the late lnfanto Don Louis,
uncle to Charles IV. who, in the reign of the late Charles ill. his
brothel, married a private Lady, of a distinguished family, Dina
Mari t de Vsllabriga y Drummond (related on the maternal side
to the nnfortunate family of S.aart), by whom his Royal Highness
had the Cardinal and two daughters : one of these the infamous
(;odoy Jantrived by his intrigues to espouse.
No. '2. The oldest and best St:fel:Flan of Spain, but now un-
fortunately very old. The Count was favourite Minimer to
Charles 111. but on :account of his.integrity, shamefully disgraced
aad cruelly persecuted by Gotloy' notwithstanding the solemn
pr.onise extorted on his death-had by that Monarch from his son,
of never dipensing with the services of Florida Blanca.
No. ft. Some years back Minister of State, afterwards disgraced
by Godoy.
No. 4. Late Minister of Rate, and who has acquired immortal
honour by his loyalty and patriotism in resisting every temptation,
despising every threat, and evincing stoical firmness before Napo-
leon, notwithstanding being married to a niece of Godoy.—To
him the maxim of the English Poet may be justly applied—

" An honest man's the noblest work of Gou."

No. 5. Some years back Minister of Justice and Favour, a very
enlightened Statesman, disgraced and cruelly persecuted by
Gado,.
Of these personages it may be truly observed, they
are an honourable and grea... set of men, and for once
is certainly justified the universal popular saying—
" Vox Po/tub Vox Dci."
TARAGONA, AUGUST 11.

We learn by letters from Rosas, that 3000 of the
5000 French, who had arrived at Perpignan, having
entered by La Junquera, were attacked and put to
the rout by our Catalonians, with the loss of 1200
men. From many deserters, who arrive daily, and
other individuals who are able to make their escape
frOm Barcelona, it is known that the French in that
place are in great want, and that they begin to feel
a deficiency of gunpowder. The day before yesterday
there came over to us 29 soldiers of the French ca-
valry, mounted and armed, and 51 of their infantry.

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mord are 'b. engagements is, tho
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4! aye been killed, though
' carry off their dead." .