Star.
London, England, 1808-11-24 00:00:00

INTELLIGENCE FROM SPAIN.

We are wiry to inform our readers, that intellgence
of an unfavourable nature has been received from
spin. General BiAKZ has sustained a defeat, in con.
veva of which the French were enabled to take pos-
session of Burgos. and were advancing towards Valla-
dolid, with the intention of proceeding towards
dril 1,70 details have reached this country upon which
ant reliance can be placed respecting the defeat of Qs.
real Bum, but of the fact we fear there is no doubt.
Although we deeply lament that the enemy should
have obtained these advantages over the gallant Spa.
siards, yet we are far from considering them Veci-.
' sire of the contest. The British Troops have not yet
rose into action ; but reinforcements are advancing
towards the armies from all parts of Spain.

At a late hour we received Spanish Journals to
she igth instant, from which our time allows us to
make only the following extracts.
These papers were received by the Lady Pellew
ad with mails from Corunna, which place she
leftea the 19th.—She states that a fleet of transports
which left Corunna the same morning, was recalled,
and they were left in that harbour along with his Ma-
jesty.' ship TONNANT and a frigate.—The letters will
pot be delivered out till to-morrow.

CORUNNA, NOVEMBER 18.

We have no material news at present.
The French have re-entered Burgos, but it is hoped
here that they have been obliged to withdraw from
, as the army of Estramadura was advancing
thither.
The Gallicians will net allow that Blake has been
raded, but that he has been removed to the
co persemmand of Castanos' army, who is named Com-
mander in Chief.

Since writing the above, accounts have been re-
ceived which state that a division of 4,000 Spanish
troops, composing a part of the army of Estramadura,
v.hich was advancing from Madrid, fell in with the
French detachment which had been at Burgos, three
leagues beyond that city, and experienced a severe
check. It is said the loss on both sides was consi-
derable.—We cannot learn any thing of the date of
this renconue.

MADRID, NOVEMBER e.

Yesterday 8000 troops marched from this place
for Burgos. The regiment of the volunteers directed
its march to Alcala. All Generals and Officers of
any rank whatsoever have received orders immedi-
ately to join their respective corps.

OVIEDO, NOVEMBER 7.

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His EscellencyDonVincent Maria de Acevedo has
carmaniated ro the Supreme Junta, from his head
quarters at Vellaro, in Biscay, the following intelli-
gence, under date of the 28th of last month.

44 By order of the General in Chief of the army
of thel4 which I received in Quinconces the
29th inspiet, at eight o'clock at night, I marched
the foll Owing day in the morning for Ralpeldiza,
vith the regiments of infantry. of Villaviciosa, Cas-
tropol,..Learia, Canda and Grado, and the dragoons
(ilk Queen's regiment, leaving in Orduna under
the order of Major-General Don Gregory Bernado
de Juries, the regiments of Hibernia, Oviedo, Con-
gas, Salas, and Lena.
* In Respaldiza I received on the 26th ult. at half
past three o'clock in the morning, another order to
numb to thisplace. The second division of the army
of Galicia, commanded by Major General Don Ra-
phael Martinango, and composed of the Regiments
of Navarra, Naples, Pontavedia, and Batanzos ; the
third battalion of Leon; the Volunteers of Victoria,
chasseurs and pioneers, being ordered to join me, ss hich
was accordingly done in Orozo.

" The third battalion of Leon, and that of Astu.
liar, and the regiment of Batanzos, have since been
&tutted from this division, and form not at present
any of its effective force.

" In Orozo I left the regiments of Villaviciosa,
the battalion of volunteers of Victoria, and twenty
dragoons of the regiment of the Queen, under the
orders of Brigadier-General Major Malespina, to
observe the advanced parties in Murgula, and watch
the enemy's movements against Orduna.
" I yesterday removed my heattquaiters to this
town, General Blake havipg established his in Zor-
nosa, three leagues from this place.
The enemy's line extends from Darango to
Othandiano and' Miranda on the Ebro, and still oc-
ruPies the position of Pancorbo. The French are in
crns.tant motion, marching and countermarching
'ft one point to another."

MADINA DEL CAMPO, NOV, 11.
We are assured that the reason why the last mail,
ucll as this, brought no letters from Burgos, is
tLAt the French had advanced 4000 in number,
the environs of Burgos, to collect forage and provi-
s~°tu,
of which they stand much in need. The inha-
bitaits of the town, and among them the gentlemen of
the Poet• Office, left it, the latter taking with them all
the letters. In fact, the Valladolid bag wit this
teceived, but not that of Burgos. The army of
Estratnadnra, composed of 20,000 warriors, all anxi.
°us lb beat the enemy, mutt, howeve, by this time,
reached Burgos, and we mai therefore expect
14t. we shall wen receive the Burps letters which
rtiting.rattstai As*, 16.

N.IUTIC.fL INTELLIGENCE.

NAVAL OPERATIONS IN 1 H 7.

Hi. Majesty's ship Spartan, September 28, 1808.
We sailed from the Bay of Rosas on the '4th
instant, in pursuance of orders from Captain Row.
LEY, of his Majesty's ship EAGLE, to prevent as
much as possible the enemy from collecting vessels
on the coast between Cape Creux and Cape Couronne
(high land &bar Marseilles}; on the 6th we stood
close into t ette, and observed a number of vessels in
the harbour, which our Captain (BneNvoN) thought
might be burnt by means of rockets ; and, whilst ar-
rangements were making for this purpose, the SPAR-
TAN proceeded to reconnoitre the coast to the East-
ward.

On the 7th, being off Cape Couronne, perceiving
his Majesty's ship Imetattzt:sz firing at some vessels
in a small bay near Cape Mejean, in the Bay of
Marseilles, we joined in the attack ; and the boats,
under cover of the fire from the ships, succeeded in
burning one felucca, and bringing ofd two more ; as
they were of little value, they were ordered to be
destroyed : the IMPERIEUSE had on this occasion one
man killed, and the SPARTAN one wounded, viz.
Lieutenant FOTTERELL, Royal Marines, wounded
slightly ; Mr. Witirrtrousz, Master's Mate, and two
seamen, all wounded severely, and one seaman kill-
ed. On the Bth, a party from the ships landed and
blew up a signal house and telegraph, in the bay of I,
Les Saintes-Mariee. From this place we proceeded
to attack three batteries of two 2.1.-pounders each,
upon the Isthmus of Leucate, under the protection
of which a number of vessels were lying hauled up
on the beach. Lord COCHRANE had reconnoitred them
some days before ; landed and spiked one of the guns
upon the southernmost battery, near the pillage of
Cannot, but had not force sufficient to destroy the
whole. On the 11th, the boats (at day-light) landed
And completed the destruction of that battery, while
the ships protected them by their fire from the troops
which were assembled. At one P. M. the boats were
formed in two divisions ; the first made a feint of
landing near the village of Comet, by which means
the troops wire all' drawn to that point ; the ships
immediately ran in to attack the centre battery, near
the village of St. Laurance, and the second division
having proceeded thus far, under cover of the IMPE.
RIEUSE, pushed forward, and carried the northernmost
battery, of which they spiked the guns.
A large body of cavalry endeavoured to cut off
the retreat of our people to the beats, but were soon
turned by the guns of the IMPERIEVS% which his
Lordship had anchored in a most judicious manner
to protect them ; the centre battery was most com-
pletely silenced by the fire from the ships, about five
o'clock, when Lcid Conflux,: endeavoured to effect
a landing, in order to burn the villages, driving the
cavalry before him with rocket. The enemy had
now c3llected in great numbers, with field-pieces,,
which rendered it necessary for the boats to retreat,
but not till a landing had taken place, one vessel
blown up, and another set fire to ; the remainder
were so much damaged by the shot from the ships as
to render them unserviceable. The SPARTAN had
two wounded this day, and the IMPERIEUSR one : the
damage done to the ships was very inconsiderable.
On the llth, in the evening, we arrived off Cette,
and anchored just out of gunshot of the batteries.
At midnight all our boats were sent in under the di-
rection of Lieutenant Watts, first of the SPARTAN,
ro endeavour to burn the shipping, for which purpose
Ae took a station within three quarters of a mile of''
the Mole. Such of the rockets as were in good order
fell either into the harbour or ovcr the town ; several
of them continued burning a considerable time, but
meeting with nothing combustible, produced no ef-
,fect—by far the greater part being damaged, either
burnt in the boats, or went very little distance : the
batteries kept up a constant fire, but providentially
no person was hurt.

On the l2th, running along the coast near Mont-
pellier, another party was landed, which blew up two
custom-houses, brought off their books and a num-
ber of small arms, burnt two pontons on the canals,
and some guard-houses.

On the 13th, at 10 P. M. nine sail were seen corn-
ing round the point de Figue, to which we gave
chace, and at 4. P. M. captured six of them near the
Vigie ou Boudinie, viz.---One ship, three brigs, a
xebec or bombard, and a Tartan : as they had run
on shore, we anchored near them, and a gale from
the N. W. obliged us to continue in that situation un-
til this day. The IstPeatzusz has gone to Rosas
with three of the prizes, and two are gone to Gi-
braltar.

Lord COCIIRANE'S conduct, during this service, de-
serves every praise. Tt was, throughout, a most ani-
mating example of intrepidity, zeal, professional
skill and resources, which will be treasured up in the
memory of all who witnessed it.
Captain Ilawrrmes unremitted exertions and un-
wearied zeal) have, if possible, endeared him more
than ever to every officer and seaman in the ship,
and deserve a more able panegyrist.
Lieutenant WILLIS has gained vent credit for the
manner in which he conducted the attack upon Cette.
Had the rockets been good, we would have had com-
plete success.
Lieutenants Mmearrox and Imam. of the be.
PERIZCSI4 and Lieutenant BALIAGARDT, of the SPAS.-
rAN, each mperintended a rocket-Lear) and evinced ,

.he greatest coolness and judgment: these officers
were also employed in all the landilg parties. In
short, the exertions of all the officers and men of both
ships wqpr highly meritorious.

ANOTHER LETTER.
Off Toulon, October 4.

The POMONA has arrived here from Malta, after
being chaced by five French frigates* on her passage.
She communicated the intelligence to the KENT, which
has gone in quest of them. The TERRIBLE is also in
the quarter where they were, and we hope shortly to
hear a good account of,them. It is uncertain whence
the frigates escaped, but Toulon is generally supposed
to have been the port. The enemy's ships in Toulon,
when wind and weather pe►mit, hai'e the audacity to
come outside of Cape Lepet, which forms the west
point of the outer roadstead of Toulon, and manure
their shipping, but on our appearance they sneak into
their anchorage like so many pirates.
The PARTIIIAN brig of war arrived here this day,
with dispatches from Plymouth, but their contents
have not yet transpired, but we understand she is to
return to England immediately. The following ships
are now on this station, exclusive of flying squadrons :
OCEAN, ROYAL SOVERCIGN, CANOPUS, FORMIDABLE,
SPARTIATE, MAGNIFICENT, WARRIOR, MONTAGU)",
CUMBERLAND, COLOSSUS, NORTHUMBERLAND, FAME,
and SULTAN, of the line, and the SPARTAN and Po.
MONA frigates, exclusive of several small vessels. The
enemy have eleven sail of the line and several frigates
in Toulon, besides one three-decker, lately launched.
• These frigates are now blockaded in the harbour of St. Florenzo.