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GIBRALTAR.'
The preparations making by the enemy ftr the siege
of this important Garrison gives an additional interest
to every thing that relates to the operations in that
quarter. The following journal therefore cannot but
prove highly acceptable to our Readers :
GIBRALTAR, JANUARY ie.
This day Captain Ptaaca arrived in the Halcyon,
in eight days, from Falmouth, with accounts of an
expedition, for this place, under the command of Ge-
neral SPENCER, being ready to sail.
21st.—Accounts received of the sailing of the above
expedition and of their having been dispersed by a gale.
22d.—This day a Flag of Truce came in from Al-
gesiras with Mr. HARRIS and some seamen belonging
to the Hibernia, retaken in a Portuguese vessel.
From these people we learn that for some time past
the Spaniards have been every night sending troops
over to Ceuta. It is also reported among the Spa-
niards, that a great part, if not the whole, of the
French force now on march to this neighbourhood, is
destined for the African side. But by other account.
we learn that a considerable French army is to be col-
lected at Algesiras for the attack of this place, who, it
is believed, will begin their operations in March.
23d.—This morning twenty-six transports arrived
here; with about 3000 men, part of General SPENCER'S
force. The report here is, that they are destined for
an attack on Ceuta. •
25th.—A Gentleman of this place, who had been
permitted to visit Algesiras, for the purpose of mar-
rying a Spanish Lady,returned this day. He states,
that on the arrival of the above' transports, the Major
of the Spanish lines was sent off to-Ceuta, to yarn the
Governor, that he might expect an attack.
By accounts, which are credited hy the best` in-
formed in this place, NAPOLEON is expected at Madrid
before the end of February. Ilowever this may be,
it is well known that BEAUHARNOIS, at Madrid, has
written to MEJEAU, the French Agent at Algesiras,
hinting at the possibility of such a visit, and desiring
him to obtain information respecting the strength of
Gibraltar, and any new works that may have been
added.
26th.—By accounts from Ceuta we learn, that the
number of Spanish troops which have gone from Al-
gesiras to that place within the last ten days, is about
3000. Two large polacres with provisions have also
arrived there from Cadiz. About forty pieces of
cannon and eight mortars have been mounted in ad-
dition to those on the sea line wall, on this side of the

garrison.
This day the Phoebe frigate arrived from Falmouth
with Lieutenant Colonel BROWN, Aid-de-Camp to the '
Duke of YORK. By the Phoebe, accounts have been
received that the Rochefort squadron has put to sea.
29th.—All the. gun-boats here have been ordered to
be got ready for' embarking tzoops--we believe for
Ceuta.
31st.—The Phoebe sailed. It is thought she goes to
Admiral Puny is to recommend a strict blockade of

Ceuta.
FEE. 4.—Other accounts have this day been re.
ceived from Ceuta. Their reinforcements amount
now to about 3500 men. Their whole force is from
nine to ten thousand. The inhabitants are likewise
armed. Even the convicts are, it is said, to be aim_d
in case of an attack, With a promise of liberty if they
behave well. The whole number of all descriptions,
capable of bearing arms at Ceuta, is estimated at
20,000. Several more vessels have arrived there with
provisions, of which they have now about a five
months supply. ' About 1000 men mount guard
daily, an additional regiment is under arms every
night, and axe whole garrison is ordered to be in rea-
diness for an attack from the English. Allowing for
some exaggeration in the above particulars, it is the
opinion here that they have upwards of 6000 effective
troops, and are perfectly prepared for our attack.
sth.—The Phcebe has again come in. Intelli-
gence has also been received of the Rochefort squa-
dron having cerzainly passed this on the night of the
26th ult. They were seen of Cape de Gatte steering
towards 'Carthagena. Their destination, there is
every reason to believe, is Sicily ; the Phoebe therefore
received orders immediately to tail for that island,
with the troops in the Bay. But at night one of the
most violent gates ever witnessed here came on, te-
fore they could sail. The storm continued during
the 6th and 7th with dreadful violence. Many vessels'
have been totally wrecked, and three of the trans-
ports driven out of the Gut.