Star.
London, England, 1815-09-26 00:00:00

BRUSSELS, SEPTEMBER Q

The town of Montmedy is nearly reduced to ashes.
The Prussians having taken the lower town, have
lodged themselves in it in such a manner that they
are covered from the fire of the besieged. Notwith-
standing a violent bombardment, the Governor will
not submit ; he has again hoisted the tricoloured
and it seems that he can depend upon his garrison.
A fresh Prussian corps is marching to attack Verdun.
A furious bombardment is now opened upon Charles
moat. In proportion as fresh Prussian troops arrive
upon the Meuse, they advance further into France.
It is positively asserted that the number of the Prus•
sian troops now upon French ground is 250.000 men.
The cuirassiers are being remounted in Normandy.
Great fear seems still to prevail in French Flanders
and Artois. The military duty in the fortresses
which are still occupied by the French, is performed
with the greatest exactness and rigour ; and in some
of these fortresses no stranger is allowed to pass a
single night upon any pretence whatsoever.

Yesterday morning the Duke of Yoaz came to town
from Oatlands, and transacted military business with
the PRINCE REGENT, at Carlton House.
The Dukes of KENT and CUMBERLAND visited the
PRINCE REGENT yesterday, at Carlton House.
Yesteiday the Saxon General, who has lately
arrived in England on a tnission, was introduced to
the PRINCE REGENT, at Carlton house, by Earl
BATHURST.

During the late rebellion in France. the traitor
NEY said to the Swiss Ovneral BACUSIANN."." Do
you know that we fight for honour, while you fight
for money." Ycs. (returned the Swiss) we both
fight for that which we have not!"
ExtrAct of a Letter from an eye-witness of the
Battle of Waterloo
44 I believe you may rely on the following anecdote, which I
have not yet observed to hove got into print . Atter the last
desperate charge of the French in the Battle of AiPateilao, when
an illustrious Chief was smtvally within a hollow squarr.MONA-
mars finding that nothing could either shake or move the soli.
dity of the British toe, was obliged to retire; and an Officer of
our I.ife Guards, lying on the field, heard him distinctly thy, in
passing, to an Aide de Camp, 4 Cu dagfris sold si yam&
veils as seavent ?as valid sic sax: lianas'—` 1 hese English are such
beasts that they du not know when they are beaten.' What a
coniphnient from such a man to such a situation! He was never
seen again on the field ; so it may be calesi the last Meech, cqn.
fusion, sad dyiug words of the Oittseelt he Muds ever MA."

CORI~ACT Ltxl NL'SB aFrlti u AckNßAt

PEDESTRIA.v.

FIFTFENTII DAY.
Wilson fas we mentioned in our last) did not finish
hi% fifty miles on the Wickham-road till half past five
o'clock yesterday morning, a delay snore protracted
than any which had taken place since the commence-
ment of his labours. This may be attributed to two
causes--first, the great impediments which were
thrown in his way on Sunday, both from the severity
of the weather, and the badness of the two pieces of
ground which he first tried ; and, next, fram an un-
generous as well as unmanly inurruptiln which was
offered to him soon after he had completed his forty-
second mile. The interruption to which we allude
was given by some persons who, while sitting in a
public house in town, heard of the hardships to which
the unfortunate man had been exposed, and at once
concluded that it would be impossible for him to
finish his labour before six o'clock, Bets were im-
mediately offered against him, and some went so far
as to wager ten to one that he failed. No sooner
were these wagers closed than the doubt which ex-
isted induced the persons into rested to take a post.
chaise and proceed to the scene of action. On their
arrival at Lord Gwydit'a Lodge, they alarmed its in-
mates by loud cries of--44 Ten to one he does not do it,"
and other vociferations equally disheartening to the
mifn. Some time was spent in altercation, ana in.
treaties to these persons to depart. They, were, how.
ever, not to be moved. Wilson, who had been re-
freshing, was then brought forth, and placed on his
ground, unaffected by their words, and pursued his-
course with determined activity.
Those who bad, as they now ascertained (to all
appearance), unwisely laid such immense odds, im-
mediately-changed the features of their attack, and
accused Wilson with having only performed two and
forty miles on Friday tri;;llt. This assertion' was at
once negatived by those gentlemen who had kept an
account of his progress ; and they at the same time
declared their readiness to testify, in any way,
however solemn, that he had not failed in a single
yard of his task. For ourselves, we can only 6.47,
that from what we saw, so far has he been from wish.
irg to flinch from the full measure of his distance,
that he has always declared his wish rather to go a
few yaids over the mile, than under. On Sunday,
especially, he frequently went two paces beyond the
limits of his hall mile, lest any ground of objection
should exist.

At the conclusion of the fifty miles, which com-
pleted the :even hinisfredth mile of his whole comple-
ment, he was priced in a post-chaise, and was driven
gently to Mr. Dyer's house, aCtismitanied by that
gentieman's brother, Mr. Stephenson, and Mr. Mase.
Having- had some refreshment, he was put to bed at
eight o'clock. He had previously slept well in the
chaise, and after three hours further nap, he was
awoke. He then breakfasted, and after this meal,
was drawn in the usual way to the starting post,
where he atrived at ten minutes before twelve o'clock.
Hering drank a glass of water, he addressed the mul-
titude by which •he was surrounded, nearly. in the
following terms :
GENTLINIIII4-1 have now completed my seven hundredth
mile qtlite to my own satisfaction, as ti I hope to your's. In hav-
ing accomplished so much of my task, I have done as much as
any pedestrian who bas preceded me, in the antetime, and-I
am now about to commence three hundred more miles, which I
hope I shall be permitted to perform without molestation. This
will be more than any other man has hitherto done. I ant but a•
poor man, and I have no wish to give offence to any person
indeed I would rather put up with insult, and I have barn ex-
posed hut to.too many, than be thought captious or 111-mannered.
In starting this morning I have only to request you will gin me
room, kis all the accommodation I %Ant. A free circulation of
air is almost as necessary to me as food, and 1 entreat you will
keep at a distance."
Having made this address he was loudly cheered,
and the wannest expressions of admiration burst from
quarttrs. The poor fellow then set off in high
spirits, accompanied by his usual friends, and in '2O
Minutes finished his first mile.

On this occasion he again addressed the populace
as follows
" I have now, Gentlemen, gene one mile more than any pe-
destlian, under similar circumstances ; 'and, with the help of
}lmminence, 1 have tm doubt I shall complete the whole ens j
Ammar.' miles within the twenty da)s. I feel myself well and
contfortable, and I sincerely hope the Magistrates of this county
will not feel it n:ccssary to disturb me. I mein no disrespect to
these genikmen ; but I am quite unconscious of having, in any
one instance, been imtruntental to riot or tonludon. If, however,
they are determined to stop me, I must only declare, that my
,is duns not arise front any wan: of physical sirengi h."
The poor fellow then took another glass of water,
And pursued his walk. The crowd by which lie was
encompassed was as great as on any former day ;
their conduct was, however, marked by the utmost
decorum, and nothing occurred which could be term-
ed at all indicative qt an intention to riot. His second
wile took him 18 minutes—the third mile 17 minutes
—and by four o'clock, including stoppages ter re-
freshments, he had done l 2 miles—the last four in
67 minutes. His pace was as steady as on any for-
merday, and his friends still entertained hopes, with
perseverance, that lie would be enabled to succeed.
Having washed his feet, he partook of some calves-
foot jelly, and then lay down on the bed, where he
slept for about half au hour ; and on recommencing

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his course, at a citiaiker before. five o'clock, he start
with additional spirits.
At starting he shekiecd alittle stiffness, bilt he soini
birercaine this, and in the ensuing tw.' hours and *
qu met, that is to sly, by seven o'clock; accom-
plished his twentieth mile. He now Ate a heairy
meal of cold fowl sent him by Mrs. Dyer, and dear!
same Madeira and water. His rest was but sh, et,
however, and he was soon again on fiat. By twelire
o'clock last night he had reached his thin precond
mile, a considerable time having h.:eu in the interim
front seven &toted to rest and tort sh".ent.
Yesterday was altogether propitions, both to the.
pfdestrian himself, and to the numerous visitors of
all ranks, who flocked to the Heath to witness hit
motions. The path over which he tr teat
lined on both sides by persons of resreem ;lay, who
did not fail to express for him their go d wi4i.s, in
return for which he always made some assurance of
personal confidence in his ability to go on.
In the course of the morning sevetal !titers were
received by the landlord of the Hare and Bullet, and
from different parts of the kingdom, ircommending
various expedients to prevent the excoria.ron of Wil-
son's feet, and expressing a warm des re for his s% el.
fare. ,There were two or three letters from ured.cal
gentlemen, suggesting specifics which they had seen
used with the best effects by soldiers rin long marches:
In fact, there seems to be a most extraordinary in.
serest excited in the event of this match, in alp pats
of the kingdom—and that it may be completed :or
the poor man's sake, we sincerely wish.
At present it is impossible to form a correct judg.
mart. The odds are certainly agaiose the match.
but in contradiction to these stands the undiminished
confidence of Wilson in his own ability. After ibis
day there will remain but' tour collets to accomplish
the whole.

Sir] EENTH DAY:
Wilson finished his arduous task of fifty miles
this morning at twenty minutes before six o'clock.—
He had, of course, completed 7.54 miles out of the
1000. At the close of the performance he appe.irod
in high spirits, and assured the by.st.ndeis tfiat he
still felt confident of success, if he was not interrupted.
He had repeatedly, during the night, expressed him-
self in the same terms. From midnight to the mo-
ment at which he left off, he was still attended by
40 or .50 persons, whose repeated cheers greatly aided
him in 'his career. He retired to rest at the usual
place of entertainment, and started again at eleven;
and, at half-past twelve, when our Reporter leit
the Heath, he was walkiag as well as ever.

DONCASTER MEETING, SATURDAY, SEPT. eS.
SweepstAkes of 20gs. each, h. 1. colts, Sst. sib. Allies,• Set. The
lit. Leger Course. Five Subscribers.
Mr. Alderson's b. e Fuglernao, by Sir Davit:, tread over.

N 4VAL INTELLIGENCE.
FALMOUTH, SEPT. 23,—Arrived the Cossack, from
Charlestown ; the Garland, from Bristol for Quebec,
with; loss of topmast and head of foremast, and
leaky. Also arrived the Queensberry packet, from
America. Sailed the Nocton packet, for Corunna.
and Lisbon, with Mails.—Wind S.W.
PORTSMOUTH, SEPT. 2.s.—Attived the Lady Mack.
worth tan:port, from Quebec. Sailed his Majesty%
ship HASTY, for the Downs; and Schwagee, for the
Baltic. 'rhe Princess Charlotte, from the East Indies,
pissed up Channel yesterday evening.—Wind S.W.
DOVER, SEPT. 25.—Passed here the Jemima,

Bnown, from Jamaica to London.
DEAL, SEPTEMBER U.—Arrived and sailed for the
River the Thomas Plummer and Epplest*orth, from
Jamaica ; and Kingston, from ditto for Newcastle.
Came down from the River and remain, the Richi.rd,
for Demerara ; Elizabeth, for Havre ; Beresford, for
Gibraltar; and Eliza, for Quebec.—Sailed the Fri nds
transport, for Depttord.—Several West fndiamen
passed here fur the River last night and this morning.

TIM A.Rmr.
BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE.

Friday there was a grand Review of the British
abd Hanoverian Army under the command of the
Duke of WELLINGTON, at Paris. The number re-
viewed was about 63.000 men, including the H tno.
verian Hussars under the command of Baron ALTEN.
Among other manceuvres was that of an attack upon
Montmartre. The Allied Sovereigns were present,
and appeared highly gratified at this military display.
A more numerous or splendid Staff perhaps never
i graced the presence of the most illustrious chiefs that)
that which surrounded the Duke of WELLINGT9N:
His Grace appeared in most excellent spirits, and
conversed a great.part of the time with their Impaial
and Royal Majesties, the Archdukes CONSTAN lINS
and PAUL, Prince WILLIAM, &c. &c. A great num.
her of English ladies in their carriages, elegantly
dressed, were on the ground from an early hour.—
Gafissani's Masenger.
The 20th regiment from Waterford, and the 34th
regiment, have marched from Dublin for the county
of Tipperary.
In addition to the 20th and 34th regiments, which
have marched for the county of Tipperary, we have
to add, that a detachment of the 7th Dragoon
Guards, the 11th regiment of Foot, and the Cheshire
Militia, kft Dublin on Wednesday for the same de-
stination. Several regiments from other pans of Ire.
land .are also on their march for that much-dis-
turbed district.
The West Kent Militia have marched for Fermoy
from Cork, where they arc to be quartered.
The City of Limerick Militia have marched into
Cork, on their way to Kinsale, to replace the City of
Cork.
Saturday se'nnight, the last division of the City of
Cork Militia, marched into Cork from Kinsalse, on
their route to Clonnsel.
The Carlow.Militia have been ordered to Kill ir.
ney, to replace the Tipperary.
'l'lle West Kent Militia, which landed at Cork last
week, and now warred at Buttevant, have received
a rout for Dublin, and. will march there immediately.
The head-quarters of the sth battalion of the 60th
Regiment have been ordered from Youghal to Fer-
moy, and replaced by a detachment of the 44th re.
giment from Middleton:
The West Norfolk Regiment landed at Cork, on
Saturday se'nnight, from Harwich, and have sine*
marched for Fermoy.
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