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London, England, 1808-04-20 00:00:00

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We have already stated, that the Aigle frigate,
of 44 guns, Captain Wotre, has had an action with
two Freneh frigates, the Seinne and Italienne, which
were on their return from Martinique, on the sight
of the 26th ult. With so unequal a force, she main-
tained a most gallant fight, and gave one of them
such a • drubbing, that she ran on shore on the Isle
of Groais. In the shock of striking, her top-masts
and mizen-mast were carried away, and she was ob-
served next day to be in a very perilous condition,
with the sea breaking over her. Ey assistance from
the shore, however, she was got off, and towed into
L'Orient. Captain Notre was prevented from ef-
fecting the intention he had formed, of setting fire to
her, by the wind blowing adversely. The other fri.
gate escaped, although pursued by the Impetuous.
The Aigle suffered considerably in the action; she
had one man killed, and eight men wounded. Capt.
Worse was also wounded slightly.
Lord COLLINOWOOD was at Palermo on the 6th
ult. with 19 sail of the line, Sir RICHARD STRACHAN'S
squadron having joined him.—The ships of Sit Race-
A no's squadron were taking on board wood and
water.—The following are the ships—Ocean, Lord
Cotmcwoon, Royal Sovereign, Vice Admiral
THORKBOROtOH, Canopus, Rear Admiral MARTq,
Cesar, Sir RICHARD STRACHAg, Formidable, Malta,
Montague, Repulse, Kent, Thunderer, Eagle, Colos-
sus, Renown, Spartiate, Cumberland, Warridt, Su-
perb, Standard, and Clacton.—The 'hips off Cadiz
are—Atlas, Admiral Punvis, Queen, Excellent, Illus-
trious, Bulwark, Northumberland, Windsor Castle,
Magnificent, Revenge, Fame, Sultan, Zealous, Terri-
ble, (of the line), Sabrina, and Confounder.
The following men of war have touched at Ma-
deira since it has been in our possession : Surveillante,
Hyacinth, Confiance, and Raven, bound to the Bra-
zils with dispatches ; Lively, on a cruize off the
Western Island; ; Viper schooner, Lieut. TOWNING,
with dispatches from Sir Cnanes Corr" and to
wait the arrival of Sir S. Salim who is on his way
to the Brazils ; Baracouta, with dispatches for the
East Indies ; Isis, with an East India convoy ; Guer-
rier, for Jamaica ; Franchise, and Cherub, with a con-
voy for the West Indies. The Comus has left the
Madeira station to join Sir CHARLES COTTON. Up-
wards of 80 Portuguese (many of whom are persons
of distinction) who made their escape from Lisbon,
got on board Sir CHARLES COTTON'S squadron, and
have since arrived at Portsmouth, and arc to be cos-
veyed to the Brazils in two transports which have
been ordered for the purpose, and are to sail with the
next convoy. Two transports are also ordered to
proceed off Lisbon, to receive on board any persons
who may come off to the squadron with a desire to
emigrate to the Brazils.
A Lady of distinction is said to have fainted array
on, reading the debate on the Reversionary Grant Bill.
She is seven months gone with child of a young Comp.
troller
CORN MARKET, MARK-LANE, APRIL 20.—T0-day
there are not many fresh arrivals of Wheat, but the
supply quite equal to the demand, and second, with
inferior qualities, give way in price—Barley and Malt
maintain last prices—Very few White Peas--Beans of
the two rinds are somewhat cheaper,There are tole-
rable supplies of Oats, and this trade is not quoted
lower—Flour in plenty and dull sale at present prices.

czwikAl. evititoscr AS lINDZA :
Wheat, 455. 86s. l'es. Beans (old) 51s. 565. 641.
Fine ditto, 725. iss. Tick ditto (old) 495. 545. Gd.
Rye, 445. 48s. Oats, 32.. 355. 331.
Barley, 49.5. 475. Cd. Poland ditto, 395. 40s. 04.
Malt 645. 745, Potatoe ditto, 001 431. Od.
Wlske Pess (boilers) 130 s. 160 s. Rape Seed, 331. 361. Os.
Otey ditty 48s. 545.
Fine Flour 555. 60s. Seconds 50s. .555.