Star.
London, England, 1812-08-06 00:00:00

FRENCH PAPERS.

The Seventh Bulletin of the French 'Army has
now reached us, and still it gives us no reason to be
alarmed for the fate of Russia. BONAPARTE was at
Vilna on the 16th of July, and was busily occupied
In entrenching himself on the Vilia, which flows past
that place. What occasion has he for an entrenched
Camp at Wilna, we would ask, if he seriously holds
the Russians in such contempt as his language seems
to indicate ? But we need go no farther than his own
13ulletin to account for his more than usual caution.
iris evident that Prince BAGRATION, with the e/ilt of
the Russian army and the Cossacks, under Pr.a.row,
have formc4 a juncti.-nn almost directly in the rear of
the Frenet army, but with a fine country open for
their retreat westward or northward. The Russians

liave, therefore, commenced that harassing system of
warfare, by which they hope to save their coontry.
....—The affair on the 10th at Mir, between the French
Blight cavalry and the Russian rear-guard, in which
the former were of course victorious, will turn out
, o have been one of these Cossack attacks, in which
It
-the French received a most unmerciful drubbing.
lAs to 1500 Russians being killed, and only 500
French, we have no hesitation to pronounce this as-
sertion to be a falsehood.
From the studied endeavours in the French Bulle-
tins to give a high idea of the flourishing state of
1 their resources in grain, and to convince us that thou-
sands of additional horses are on their way to join the
Grand Army, we draw an inference directly the con-
trary ; and we have no doubt whatever that the far-
t ther advance of the troops is retarded by a deficiency
in those very requisites. We recollect when BONA-
[TASTE himself, in his former campaign in Russian
= Poland, acknitted that he had at last got into 4, the
true element of' mud ;" and we have no doubt that
the swamps of Samlgitia will swallow up still more
of his resources.,

Wt fear that the praise bestowed on the Prussian
Regiment pf Death Hussars in the French Bulle-
tin* must ct,rnpel us to contradict the story propa-
sated some time since of their desertion to the Rus-

sians : a circumstance, by the bye, which the Rus-
iian Bulletins never alluded to.
We regret to learn, that the Russians, in one or
"two Additional instances, Pave been so precipitate in 1
their retreat, as to leave great quantities of gunpow-
der and corn to their invaders. The former might
have been easily destroyed, and as the war is now
one of -zterm;nation, we do not see any good reason
fly the viett §bould Av 4 h4Te feTwEd part of the
taptotioa

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AMERICA.
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trpon looking over our files of American Papers,
received yesterday, we were agreeably surprised to
find, that by the instructions sent by the American
President to the outports, on the subject of the Wart,
America is to act on the defensive only for the pre-1
sent. This is a complete refutation of all the reports
which have been lately in circulation of the attacks
upon Canada, and it corresponds with the conduct of
the American frigates towards the BELVIDSRA, in
merely driving her off the American coast.

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, SECOND EDMON.
CONFIRMATION OF THE TOTAL DE-
STRUCTION OF MARMONT'S ARMY,
BY EARL WELLINGTON.

Captain BLAQUIERE of the Navy has arrived at the
Admiralty, with the most ample confirmation of the
gratifying intelligence of the Total Defeat, and, in
short, the Total Destruction of the French Army
under MARIJONT.

The intelligence brought by Captain BLAQUIERZ
was received by Sir Hosts POPHAM, now on the coast
of Spain, from the Spanish Governor of Gijon, on
the 29th ult.

The Spanish Governor transmits to Sir Hour:
POPHAM a copy of the following short dispatch from
the Earl of WELLINGTON himself to the Spanish Ge-
neral SANTOCILDES :

" GARDEN ABOVE THE TORMEg
- JULY 22, 5 in the Hiving..
GENEUAL-4 wrote you yesterday 'morning, and
I row do it with the pleasure of acquainting you that
we have beat MARMONT, who is retreating rapidly,
apparently on Alba de Tormes, and we are pursuing
hint. I trust you will therefore proceed to conclude
the operations concerted between us.
(Signed) 44 WELLINGTON."

Sir HOME POPHAM has also transmitted to the Ad-
miralty a copy of the following Bulletin issued at
Salamanca on the day after the battle :
“ FIELD OF BATTLE, NEAR SALAMANCA,
JULY 29, 1812.

" The French army under MmtrvoNr was coal.
pletely defeated yesterday by that of the Allies under
General Lord WKLLiNGTOST Duke of Ciudad Rodrigo,
in the fields of Salamanca, on the left of the Tonnes,
near the Arrapelo, after seven hours continual fight•
ing, during which the Allies displayed prodigies u
♦alour.

" The enemy was dislodged from all his advan-
tageous positions, and lost all the Artillery which be
had posted OR them. His loss in killed, wounded,
and prisoners, cannot be less than Ten or Twelvt
Thousand—Four Thousand Prisoners have been
brought in. General BONNET is wounded, and a
prisoner. MARMONT retreated at night by Alba.
" The field of.. battle for two leagues is covered
with dead bodies.—Among them is the Colonel of
the 101st regiment. The English loss is not great.
The Portugoese have lost but tew; and the Spanish
loss is trifl.ng: in all not more than 2500."
A Supplement to the Gazette. of the Asturias
dated on the 25th July, also transmitted by Sir HoMe
POPHAM, states, that
ge Don Cantos D'EsPasmit, with Don JULIEN
SANCHEA, had beaten the enemy most severely at
Castillo Vedrillo. The number lost by the French
V, as 2700 in killed only. The French retreated with
great precipitation."

The above seems to be an account of the share
which the Spaniards had in an action previous to the
grand battle on the 22d.
The Asturias Gazette then proceeds to state that the
French had lost the whole of their waggon train, and
that Earl WELLINGTON, with characteristic heroism,
had invited the inhabitasits to come to Salamanca
and search for their property among the piusider.
The adEerents of the French in Vanada(' have
been obliged to take up arms, and to prt-pdre f sr th it
departure for France—King Josxrit is at Valladolid,
along with them, on his way either to or from Madrid.
In a • private letter from Vincente de la Bar-
quera, dated the 29th July, also transmitted by Sir
HOME POP HAM, the writer, after detailing the fore-
going facts, informs his friend that there were then
two breaches in the walls of Astorga, and that it was
expected to surrender every hour.
The same writer states, that General SILVEIRA,
the, Portuguese General, had been sent a close pri-
soner to a castle in Portugal, for disobedience of
orders in the late actions.

THE ARMY.

PRIVATE LETTER.

" Lisbon 114 to. felt
Oar army has been a eonsiderabie time opposite
the French in the neighbourhood of Valladolid,
Most people expected Lord Wawa:mom would
have fought the French, either at Salamanca, 0r
when they were crossing the Douro ; but no one at
this country, civil or military, English, Portu
or Spaniards, doubt that he was right in whatee
has done—all from the General to the soldier, ham
the most unbounded confidence in his abilities and
wisdom.
While Lord WELLINGTON has advanced km
the heart of Castille from the North, Sir Row
liui has made a movement with the army of the.
South, and followed up the enemy from Abner&
towards Seville. Thus- nu only Portugal, but the
frontiers of Spain are cleared of the enemy, and the
Guerillas have now fine play in the north and east,
and indeed every where, as Maamorir and Sour
have been forced by Lord WezuworoN's and Gene.
ral HILL'S movements to concentrate all their force"
a If nothing more should be achieved by these
movements than remaining as they are for some time,
the best effects will ensue. Portugal, now rid not
only of the_English army. but of her own, ve:11 hot
a lucid interval for the first time for Years, and wiu
recover herself; get in her own harvest, while the
English and Portuguese troops are now being hi
that part of Spin which the French call dam owe.
and drawing not outy corn, but wine,. wad eTcry
thing else to their subsistence.
g, The admirable state in which the troops of P.
fugal appear, particularly the Cacadore regiments,
has excited the utmost astonishment in the Spaniards
xherever they have marched through dies country.
May the sight excite not only wonder, but emula.
:ion among a people who possess so much the phy.
iical qualities of an excellent soldier !
Considerable numbers of fine young mm elk
Jail), into regiments in Spain : *the 95th, from M
dress, which pleases them much, is-a favouritecesps
vith them. The Spanish Generals, Don Claws,
Don JULLAN, O'Lawtaa, and AILTEON, who MI
vith Lurd Witudtgaron's army, and acting imme-
iatLly under his orders, have, in the mean time, each
them greatly reinforced his corps, since they ea
ured Spain, and the greatest part are weal appointed
and well disciplined. They have had several res.
contres with the troops of the enemy since the army
commenced its marcb,in the face of our men, and they
have every where acquitted themselves admirably.
a LONGA, the Guerilla chieftain, who lately nude
limself master of the French Mail for their armies
is Spain, though escorted by 400 picked men, is the
same personage who two months before attacked a
cinvoy from France, and took all JOSEPH BONA.
Purres stores and wines, with a great deal of money;
de wines he sent to Lord Wismar:Grow, with several
articles for the table, intended by BONAPARTE for his
trother Join."

O. The subsequent observations on American Politics, have
been handed to us by an American Gentleman, whose sources
of information are of the first description, and whose spirited
and enlightened patriotism do him great honour. The intelligence
from Paris, with which he has favoured es through the follow-
ing medium, is particularly interesting at this crisis.—Edit.
66 We are happy to find so much candour as is ge-
nerally shewn by all parties regarding the decision of
the American Government, to enter into the war
which at present distracts the world. We earnestly
recommend a perseverance .in this deportment. We
have no doubt that things will be soon arranged, and
that before long America will be united with Eng-
land, to oppose that torrent of power which has been
too successful in sweeping from the face of nations,
allied and friendly, as well as those in war, the re-
maining independence of their ancient Governments.
For we find, as it respects the political relations of the
United States with France, the negotiation with her
shews a full and complete failure in the high expec-
tations formed in the minds of many honest men.—
Since the arrival of his Excellency Jost BARLOw in
France, nothing has been done by the Government
of that country to satisfy the 44 authorised expecte-
tions of the United States." On the contrary, our
affairs have become much worse. The Baltic rule,
by far the most flagrant of all the French invasions ,
of our rights, was not put in execution until the mo-
ment of our Minister's arrival in Paris ; and by this
rule, our property, amounting to more than eight
ilundred thousand dollars, has been confiscated, and
the proceeds paid over to the captors, notwithstand-
ing appeals were entered, and a formal request made
lay Mr, Bantow, that they should be held by the Go-
vernment to wait decisions of the Council of State.
Besides this monstrous proceeding. stands a perse-
verance in that outrageous system of seizing and
burning, upon the high seas, the tonaftie property of
American Citzens, and this too expresediy under the
Odious operation of the Berlin and Milan Decrees.
Add to these recent depredations, the final condem-
nation of many vessels unlawfully captured and con-
demned, eighteen months and two years since, when
even the Berlin and Milan Decrees could not be
brought against them.
44 As an off-set against these violations, three or
four vessels and cargoes, without licences, have, by
special favour, been released. Obstacles, however,
in even these, have been started by the Minister of
Commerce, and complete possession has not been
4iven to the owners. The remaining cases are few
in number, and a consideration of these few, on the
10th ult. by a special order was suspended. This
probably has resulted from expectations that our
affairs with this country will take a favourable turn,
intl produce a final settlement. Other aggravations,
have been heaped upon us, which would swell pages
to recount—they are apparent to every one.
44 Upon a collective view of our affairs with France, We understand that Licences are to be issued to
permit neutral vessels, with provisions,tti proceed from
and a known determination of the French Govern- the United States to the ports of Cadiz and Lisbon,
merit against the restitution demanded by America, whether on American account or otherwise.
it is impossible to favour any other conclusion than Two American vessels from Boiirdeaux, with wine
that war must follow. It will be a war founded on and coin, were brought into Plymouth on Monday;
but the general embargo having come down on Sun-
justice. It is what the American Government owes
day, they, with all other Americans, sere boarded
its own honour, and must meet the approbation of by an Officer of the Customs and some seamen fr..m
the world. the SALVADOR DEL MUNDO with particular orders not
44 On the other side, in looking at our affairs with to suffer any waste or spoliation of tie cargo during
Great Britain, we do not perceive any cause of alarm. the operation of the embargo.
The detaining of American vessels in England is a Extract of a Letter from an Officer on board his
Majeity's ship BELVIDERA, dated Halifax, June r 7 :
measure, which, under actual circumstances, could 4. You will perceive by reports which doubtless have reached
not be avoided. This cannot retard any sincere desire England, that our little vessel can do something for her country.
On the 29ii at day-light, five sail were seen iv duce of a mer-
e both parties to come to a good understanding.— 11
Earl Weta.taorox's official dispatches to Govern- 1 cbantman, aU standing before the wind. We chased, and diato-
nic moment information is received by the Ameri-
i merit, with the particulars of the above brilliant vie- Ic ur being chased; at twelve o'clock, the headmost ship, do Prr
erredientiern to be men of war. The tables were GOOD turned by
can Government of the Revocation of the Orders in I tor!,
have not yet arrived, but no doubt whatever sident, was within gun-shot and an half; the United maks walla
Council, from that moment measures will be taken to two gun-shots, and the Essex Aim three gun-shots. At haltiost
can now be entertained of the authenticity of the re- twelve. the President topped his sprit-sail-yard to windolgt
stop, as soon as practicable, the effect of a war, found- ; ports that have reached us. We then expected a shot, but all remained quiet—piped todiwin
ed, for the most part, on the existence of these Orders i ,_,; • 44 The President at some distance till three o'clock, who&
began to draw on us, having got the wind first; the added
which have now passed away. The great bar to ne- 1 The Swiftsure, from Malta, brought the foll—oming us being before the wind .at about ten minutes before roar*
gociation is now removed, and consequently the prin- passengers :—Messrs. HiNscre, WATTON, COOPER
cipal object of the war being anticipated, America . L I
will not hesitate to recal her hostile measures, and do 1
every thing on her part to place on a lasting basis of _OUCIIANO, HENIES, and TORRELLE.
This morning, at six o'clock, two houses, which
were under repair, in Little Russell-street, Covent-.
Garden, nearly opposite Drury-lane Theatre, fell then being three cables length tram us, she gave us a shot Agit
° though the rudder coat, which Imaged the rudder ; two DIM
shot. were fired, the second of which killed one man, and woad.
ed several others. Thts shot belug of a bad quality, it split EN
about 50 pleces. One of ihe-e men, who died 24 hours after Ida
. Both h wounds, bad his arms amputated high up, and would have Mid
1 friendship her political and commercial relations with down with a tremendous cra.4ll ouses were bad not two of hi. ribs been fractured and driven into WWI*
I I notwithstanding which, after his wounds were dressed, helm*
I this country. A simultaneous restitution of property fortunately uninhabited, but eleven of the workman, ,tatogo on deck to have soother shot at the cowards (s 0 ks •
; who
taken
were occupied in the repairs of the premises, i tamed then).
since the declaration war, is a matter perfectly
•, were buried in the ruins. Ten of them, however, i 4. The not of the wounded have merely flesh wounds, eseqa
simple ; and will, no doubt, be executed by both Go-
, were speedily extricated alive, but much brumed, and :1)."' wil° has a
vernments, with a grace becoming the occasion. 1 one was carried to the Hospital with but slender larse spnitter in the knee, hot will not 1550 sho
• rfiOefrlaptaiu, Officers, and men were cool and set
eked the Captain, if they Amid give it twat
04 The question of impressment, and others of less hopes of recovery. Another workman was still 1 4: PaeooreCaptsain Byron has received a violent contusion is ikik
.nragnitude may, without doubt, be arranged in such missing when this Paper was put to press, but dili- 1 upper and anode pan of the thigh, which 'I the "nese. a.'
gent search was making for him among the ruins. : coulolt.wtpitiertumidcntoerca.bownmesuns, :spew wink
abe well in;alixtmlibla tom=
a manner, as will be satisfactory to both Govern. '
I We are sorry to say, that more lives were lost at —bet, am" B",gd, side"- of Commander had be chow, it. He gave us 7et 4
merits, or at least in such a manner, as that America the fire, in Glasgow, than was at first apprehended.— broadsides, independent of his bow-guns; we tickled hi= 1.1114
cannot with propriety return to the war. I Besides the persons already mentioned, the bodies of four—and only :our etera-chasers, which were well MM..
~ We expect* by the earliest opportunity, after the William Hendry, a sailor, belonging to Aberdeen, h.s bows; they were thrown into contusion, and I dada IS
who has left a wife and four children, and a toll- nthwatchruany of the Yankeys have left off messing. Our morn to cli
American Government shall have been informed of
grown. man, not known, have been discovered among . ~
Six
it:
the recent change here, to hear of their having ap-
ruins. shots struck struvr our rbucottrterd;idoontitxwkentill attoustames. est slob*.
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top-mast, and anuther through our cross-jack-yard. hula 71,
pointed a Minister Plenipotentiary to represent the :the
Seven bodies of the sufferers
at Felling colliery yet trying to disable us in our rigging, and we to bull than.
Ifoitcd States in England. 44 4N AMERICAN," , remain undiscovered in the mine. Those that have annexed is a stetement of our weight and metal as
been interred were all miserably burnt and mangled,
Timiiii•••9l•••••wor
pouwitlind tehrr.
2o9vounders,f our Amerlicsans2-antaitanialpounders:4:7
gismilasidectk;
promos* id.*
Yesterday a fasssenger iv 44 mg a with dispatches and had eytry appeataige a baying died igitouta. gate, mounting 24 guns, 42 and 24 pounder.; Coustkedoos a %
Ito iwcdP, i imusly, i gel LAW SIAM., hi paiSags, at oasis i Alp Of

Strong reinforcements continue to be sent off to
otr West India Islands, in the event of any sudden
emerprize being undertaken by the Americans....
Several transports have been ordered round to the
Isle of Wight to receive these reinforcements on board,
and they will sail the instant the men are embarked.
In consequence of the plague having made its sp.
pearance at. Smyrna, the following General Order
have been issued at Gibraltar, los the safety of the
troops in that Garrtsop
" Heed-quarters, Gibraltar, I:th /sly, 1812.
" 7 he owners of how's, and principal musts, are requested •
to report to the Town Major, without delay, any contagious es
su►pic.ous dome which may occur in their habitations, or neighs
bourhoud, at their peril to permit their boosts to be crowded. Ms.
dical Pe actitioners are directed to give the earliest infnmation d
any such cases as may come to their knowledge to Dr. Ghr:.t• D.•
puty lmspector of Hospitals, and to Sugton Major-Frds t; mutts
report deaths as soon after the event as possible.
* By order of his Excelieney the Lieutenant-Governer.
(Signed) ' J. Rut atatuao, becrem7.l

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