Star.
London, England, 1808-06-09 00:00:00

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

GOIVENBURGH, MAY so.
Some persons arrived here to-day from Hamburgh,
which they left on the 14th inst. and state, that the
last English letters which were brought thither from
Heligoland were not only seized, but the persons to
whom they were addressed arrested, and the bearers
of them hanged. All intercourse with England and
Sweden wai forbidden, upon pain of death.
The English expedition, commanded by Sir John
Moore, still lies in our harbour, waiting orders from
England.
A few days since the Tribune frigate sailed from
hence with a convoy for the Baltic, three of which
were taken by the Danish gun-boats, near the Sound.
By advices from Konigsberg, received to-day, we
learn that the whole Prussian army is nearly% dis-
banded, and that the soldiers have retired to their
homes; not more than 5000 men remain of this once
great and flourishing force.
STOCKHOLM, MAY 23.
His Majesty received yesterday the following Re-,
port from Major General Baron Anekarward, touch- I
ing the transaction in the Island of Gothland
" I received this moment by Assessor Dubbe, a Re-1
port from Admiral Baron Cederstrom, that your Ma-
jesty's fleet, consisting of three sail of the line, two fri-
gates, two armed brigs, the yacht Fortuna and seve-
ral transports, dropped anchor on the 14th instant, in
Sandweek Road, and that the same evening, the
Swedish troops, infantry and artillery, were disem-
barked. On the following day, the 15th, arrived in
Wesley, a Swedish flag of truce, with the annexed
Articles of Capitulati3n, which were signed the 16th.
The Swedish Van Guard, composed of chasseurs, en-
tered the town the 17th, as the Russian troops had
already marched to Slito. The Chief of Brigade,
Lieutenant Colonel Baron Halwood, marched with
the main body to Slito, on account of the Russians
having, contrary to their capitulation, spiked several
guns, spoiled a large quantity of gun-powder, and
not paid the debts which they had bound them-
selves to discharge. The 18th, Admiral Baron Ce-
derstrom intended to weigh anchor and proceed to
Slito, in order to prevail on Admiral Bodisko to fulfil
the terms of the capitulation."
Assessor Dubbe's report to me, is dated the 18th
instant.
ARTICLES RELATIVE TO THE EVACUATION OF THE ISLE
OF GOTHLAND.

I. His Imperial Russian Majesty's troops are to evacuate the
Island within two days, and to deliver to his Swedish Majesty's
troops, all arms, ammunition, and artillery which they brought
with them or took in the Island. They are to give their word of
honour, that they will not serve before the expiration of a twelve-
month, against the King of Sweden or his Allies.
11. All effects and magazines, of whatever name or description,
whicli'Velong to the King of Sweden, and which have been con-
sumed by thit Russian troops, shall be paid for, and the value of
all requisitions which may have been enforced, shall also be made
good.
111. The Russian troops are to take with them all their effects
and property, and to march to Slito ; they are there To embark on
board the same transports that brought them thither ; they shall
be furnished with a passport, in order that they may be able to re-
turn unmolested to Russian or Prussian harbours; and should
they stand in need of provisions, they shall be supplied with them,
on making payment for the same.—The 4-16th May, 1808.
(Signed) RUDOLPH CEDERSTROM.
BODISKO, Rear Adm. St Knt.
His Royal Majesty received yesterday the following
report from Field Marshal Count Klingspor, dated
Head-Quarters, May 12, 1808, by which it appears
that our troops in Finland have obtained further
advantages over the enemy, which, however, are not
of importance, and that the Finnish army remains
in its position :
" My last was of the Bth inst. and was sent by Capt. Duncker ;
it contains an account of the fortunate operations of your Ma-
jesty's Army of !Inland until the said day since which time, the
Chief of Brigade, Colonel Sandels, has reported, that a detach-
ment of the sth brigade, which, under the command of Lieute-
nant-Colonel Fahlanders, had been sent to Karsamarki, and which
had already, according to my last Report, made considerable
booty, has made prisoners of war in the said expedition, 2 Offi-
cers, 6 serjeants, and 27 soldiers' as well as taken 8 covered bread-
waggons, an hospital-waggon, with medicines and instruments,
So firelocks with bayonets, 10 lesser ones, 42 sabres, 29 horses,
and sundry provisions.
" Of the aforesaid brigade, which was conducted by Major
Grovenellt's detachment from Teypo town, a small detachment
of 30 men, under Captain Malmi's command, was sent to Seer-
silka in order to take away a transport of ammunition, which,
according to certain accounts received, was placed there by the
Russians. This expedition was executed by Captain Mahn' with
so much rapidity and propriety, that the whole transport, consist-
ing of 28 waggons, fell into our hands, together with a quantity
of ammunition.
" Colonel Sandell also reports, that Captain Sahlsten has sent
ti ,n an account, that the peasants in Idensalmi district, when they
received intelligence that Swedish troops were to be expected,
being apprehensive that the enemy might receive an account of
our arrival, and set fire to, or destroy his magazines, eager to serve
their country, under the direction of Erik Plikalnin, from Iden-
salmi, attacked the Russian escort at Vaikiamaeki and Vacklin,
by the church of Idensalmi, took their magazines, consisting of
about 260 waggon-loads, kiled two, and wounded and made pri-
soners 49 men.
" By this expedition has Captain Sahlsten, as well as the pea-
sants heretofore mentioned, shewn an qncommon degree of zeal ;
I have, therefore, as a mark of your Majesty's pleasure, and to
encourage others, given the latter the medal for bravery, to which
I have considered him so much more entitled, as after two shot
bad been fired by two of his comrades, by which one Russian was
killed add another wounded, he was the first who rushed on the
enemy, *and gave encouragement to the rest of the peasants to
follow him.
" On our side, Mr. Gommerar and Mr. Borsmar, who were
actuated by their zeal for the general good, were severely woun-
ded, and one peasant killed. 1 his expedition was supported by
the Major and Knight Basin, who, according to my late report,
with his detachment of Uleaborg's young recruits, in his march
from Cajara to Niffita, at the latter place took a convoy of provi-
shins, with six soldiers, and has since marched thence, in order to
cover the expedition at idensalmi.
" Your Majesty's troops occupy nearly the same position as last.
" Our fleet, which is now arrived, has destroyed several bridges
over the many rivers which rut. through this country : it prevents
all operations tor at least a fortnight, but secures at the same time
the rosition of the army, and gives it an opportunity of being
be, .er organized for-the next Summer's campaign, in the manage-
ment of which there are many difficulties in this desolate coun-
try, but which the zeal of your Majesty's army will endeavour to
conquer. (Signed) " MAURICE KLINGSPOR.
" C. ADLERCREUTZ.
" Head-quarters, Brahesfad, May 12, 1808."
The Russian troops who were made prisoners of
war in the Isle of Got land, consisted of 62 officers,
78 non-commissioned officers, 999 rank and file, and
64 artillerymen.
MAY 28.—His Royal Majesty has received a re-
port from Baron Armfeldt, Commander in Chief of
the Western Army, dated Head-Quarters Holmedat,
the 20th instant, stating that the Ist brigade of the
right wing were attacked on the 18th inst. by the ene-
my, far superior in number, but that nevertheless the
Danish troops were repulsed with considerable loss,
and that our Army in Norway still maintains its for-
mar positing.