Star.
London, England, 1812-11-23 00:00:00

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A Lisbon Mail arrived last night, and dispatches
'neat the same time received from the Marquis of
grvAiricrrorr. The intelligence brought by the Mail
issaimportant, for little seems to have been known
at Lisbon relative to the real positions of the con-
tending armies.
The Marquis of iVuttworoN's dispatches are dated
Ruda the 7th instant, where his head-quarters then
were, and where he expected to be joined by Sir.
Itowtasn limp. The French army of Portugal
has once more advanced from the Douro upon Val-
ladolid, which place was finally evacuated on the
tiith ult. Their force is estimated at 45,000 infantry
sad 4000 cavalry, almost the whole of whom consist
of reinforcements recently arrived from France. The
marquis of WELLINGTON'S force, until joined by Sir
,RoasAND Hues army, consisted of 22,000 infantry
And 1800 cavalry.
Marshal Souvr's advanced guard entered Aranjuez
en the 29th ult. just as Sir ROWLAND HILL'S rear-
guard quitted it. King JOSEPH was rapidly coming
ap towards Madrid, with a separate army. He had
entered Cuenca at the head of 8000 men.
General BALLASTEROS has been dismissed from
his command. His want of activity in following
op BUILT on his retreat, thus contributing to the
reverses which the allied armies hive experienced,
is mentioned as the cause of his disgrace. There
is something like vigour in this measure of the
Spanish Government ; and we trust we shall daily
hear of similar instances of promptitude in the in-
Jction of punishment.
BALLASTEROS has been succeeded by General
O'Doun'

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A Mail from Cadiz arrived this morning. It was
brought to Falmouth in thirteen days by the Mary
Ann Packet.

The dismissal of BALLASTEROS from his command
took place at the suggestion of the Marquis of War.-
moron, as Generalissimo of Spain. Among the
subjoined extracts from the Spanish Papers will be
found a remonstrance from BALLAsTznos on the sub-
ject, which amounts to a self-condemnation. The
man who can exhibit so much jealousy of superior
talents, is unworthy to be entrusted with a command.
We rejoice to find that the Marquis of WELutioron
ism length selecting his subordinate Generals from
own personal experience :

,g VITORIA, OCTOBER 11.

eg Longa has marched from Orduna to Treas, with
bis valiant division. The want of harmony among
the French Generals is now notorious."

" BERGA, OCTOBER 19.

SI According to confidential intelligence from Ce-
dena, on the 9th instant, the Vandals. spread them-
selves all over that country for the purpose of col-
lecting wood—their total force did not exceed 2000
men, with 150 horse. The loss which they have suf-
fered from desertion, since the Ist September, amounts
to near 1500 men ; they are not in a condition to at-
tempt any thing—Asuch is the fear with which they
are penetrated."

" CADIZ, OCTOBER so.

41 The Duke del Parque has been named General
in Chief of the 4th Army. According to intelligence
from Granada, of the 27th, the fourth army was
preparing to march in the direction of la Carolina."

" CADIZ, NOVEMBER t

" A dispatch bas arrived from Grenada, in conse-
quence of which, the fears of some who see an accu-
mulation of difficulties on every side, appear to be
unfounded. General Ballasteros received orders from
the Government to quit the command, and General
Ballasteros now has no command.

" Many are the circumstances which have oeca-
lifted this, ind various the opinions relative to it.
That which is alone interesting, and certain it is, that
iris subalterns and soldiers have evidently shewn that
...they are good Spaniard; and devoted to their country.

"'Phis expression is attributed to the Commandant
of the Bourbons, but we do not hesitate to attribute
it to every good soldier; and by good we here under-
stand true and faithful defenders of their country's
welfare. We have heard that the divisions of Grenada
have made a movement : GOD grant that the 4th
army may fall into good hands, and that its brave
*Mien may increase the fame which already dis-
tinguishes them, and which they acquired under the
command of their valiant patriotic, but unfortunately
ill-advised General, Ballasteros.
" Besides the satisfaction we have in seeing these
fears removed, we have also the pleasure of communi-
cating to the Public, that a vessel has arrived from
America with favourable advices. Letters from
Vera Ct uz of the sth of August announce that, the
_communication with Mexico, from which city we had
received Gazettes, is re-established, that the numbers
of the insurgents are considerably diminished, and
cannot inspire dread, though they may produce in-
convenience.

" Official notice has been giver, dated Grqtatiati

October SO, that the Regency of the lUngdom had
been pleased to discharge from the command in chief
of the 4th Army and the Captain Generalship of
Andalusia, Don Francisco Ballasteros, and to appoint
in his stead, ad iNteriso, Don Joaquin Virnes."

GENERAL BALLASTEROS TO THE MINISTER AT

WAIL

EXCELLENT Sin—From the time of the surrender
of Barcelona, Figueras, Pamplona, and San Sebas-
tian, at which epoch j was at Madrid, I began to
omit no means to bring about the revolution—Main-
taining a communication with various Provinces of
Spain, and acting with an energy surpassed by none,
I flatter myself that no person contributed more than
I did to the success of the 2d of May, from which
has resulted' our present situation.. The motive
which animated me to act thus, was a knowledge
that it was the general wish of the nation to be in-
formed for what purpose the surrender of these for-
biases was intended, notwithstanding the political
,manner in which they were given up.
6f From that report I have not quitted my arms,
but resisted; to the honour of my country, the at.
tempts which have been made to injure her by a fo.
reigner:

Always inflexible in remaining.a Spaniard, my
country has found me ready to support her under
`every circumstance, without consideration to my for-
tune, which I have ever viewed, as your Highness
must admit, with the greatest indifference.
I was surprised to learn that the English General
the Marquis Wellington was appointed Chief of the
Spanish Armies, by a resolution of the General Cortes.

gg They who, to preserve the reputation of their
country, have buried in the grave thousands of thou-
sands of our companions in arms, are observing our
proceedings, and I should not consider myself as hav-
ing been born in the Kingdom of Atragon, if I did
not submit to your;Excellency for the information of
Government, that I cannot condescend to a determi-
nation that tarnishes the honour of the Spanish name'
degrading their Chiefs who are at their head, by sup:
posing that they do not perceive the certain superio
rity to which this measure must lead, particularly
with a nation with whom we have always cultivated
the best friendship, and of whose bad faith and fair
offers no person can give a more satisfactory account
than the Duke del Infantado, President of the Re-
gency.

• I have received an account of this event, and in
consequence orders to move my army. An Order
which compromises the honour of all the individuals
belonging to it, whether in the capacity of citizens or
military men, I cannot hide, without usurping the
rights which belong to them, on'the event of acknow.
ledging Lord Wellington General in Chief of the
Spanish armies ; and as this point in question is of
the utmost importance to the general good of the
country, I wait the resolution of your Highness for
my ulterior determination.
" In the same order your Excellency informs me,
that Lord Wellington returns thanks to the Generals
of the Nation, for the benefits, political and military,
which they performed to obtain the present results of
the Allied Armies. Then to whom is to be confided
the armed force of the nation ? Is Spain to be con-
sidered as a little kingdom of Portugal ?
" Is not the origin of our revolution, to our ho-
nour be it spoken, different from that of the Portu-
guese ? Have we not the honour of being connscted
with the greatest nation in the world ? Have not
our arms resounded in the four quarters of the world ?
Can we give the command of our army to a foreigner
without disgracing the nation ? No ; Spain has still
resources—her Generals, Chiefs, Officers, and Sol-
diers, still fortunately preserve the honour which
they inherited from their forefathers,. and in the
present war convinced the English and French that,
in battle, they display equal valour and discipline to
themselves, and that their Chiefs know how to con-
duct them to victory.

" The fields of Baylen, Albuhira, Saragossa, and
Gerona, with many others which I omit to state, be-
cause I would not be thought to boast of myself, are
indelible testimonies of this truth—and the 4th army
which I command, may tell the nation, that, in these
qualities, they are not inferior to any soldiers in the
world, and that without degradation they cannot de-
scend to submit to obscure the glories they have ac•l

quired, and the extraordinary services they have per:,
formed, 'out of compliment to the Marquis of Wel.
lington, although they are always ready to act in
combination with him.
" Lastly, I entreat your Excellency to demand
the-opinion of the national armies and citizens ; and
if you agree to this nomination, I will resign my em-
ployments, and retire to myhouse, to convince, in this
manner, all the world,lthat only honour and the good
of country, leads me to this exposition, and no ambi-
tious views as to fortune, which malice may some-
times attribute to me without respecting the notoriety
of my patriotism, acquired by weight of constancy
and signal services. as Jr. BALLASTEIUM."

The latest intelligence which had readad Riga,
from the head-quarters of Marshal Ktrrusorr, stated,
that the French grand army was retreating, but with-
out adding its present route.

The Russians bad cleared both banks of the Duna
of the enemy as far as Witepsk. MACDONALD still
remained at Mittau. It was believed he would shortly
,retira from that seigitourllaQd.

THE ARMY.

The convoys for America, the Mediterranean, and
Lisbon, sailed from Falmouth .n•Tnesday last.—
The latter had on board the following reinforce.
ments for the Marquis of WILLINGTON
Detachment Royal Artillery drivers and horses.
Detachment Royal Waggon Train.
Four troops Royal Horse Guards (Blue).
Four troops Ist Regiment Life Guards.
Four troops 2d Regiment ditto.
Detachments of the following regimental
Sd, 4th, and sth Dragoon Guards.
lit, Sd, and 4th Dragoons.
9th, 11th, 12th, and 16th Light Dragoons.
Sd, 24th, Slat, 37th, 47th, 48th, SOth, 51st, 57th, 58th,
68th, 71st, 73d, 77th (9d), 88th, 92d, and 95th Plot.
The wind has blown fresh ever since from the
North and East, which will probably enable this va.-
luable reinforcement to reach Lisbon before Wed-
nesday next.

The rumours of his MAJESTY'S extreme danger, and
of a new paroxysm, are totally without foundation.
His MAJESTY has suffered no serious attack of the
disorder recently.
Saturday a: two o'clock a Cabinet Council was
held at the Foreign Office, which sat till about five. It
was attended by all the Cabinet Ministers, except the
Marquis of CAMDEN.

Mr. CANNING arrived at Gloucester-lodge, Bromp-
ton, on Friday night; and on Saturday he paid a long
visit to Lord Witcutsm, at Apsley-house.
Saturday Lord HOLLAND paid a long visit to Lord
WELLESLEY, at Apsley-house.
Generals COLE and ARCHDALL are returned Mem-
bers for the County of Fermanagh.
Monday, Lord ARCHIBALD HAMILTON was reelec-
ted Rector of the University of Glasgow.
Wednesday last, there was a meeting at Chester, 1
for the purpose of instituting an auxiliary Bible So-
ciety, which was most respectably and numerously
attended by Christians of every persuasion. The
business was conducted with great harmony, and va- 1
rious resolutions calculated to give efficacy to the ob-
lects of their association were carried unanimously.
Thursday, a branch Bible Society was formed at,
Woodbridge, for that town and its vicinity, iu aid of
the Suffolk British and Foreign Auxiliary Bible So-
ciety. The meeting was most respectably attended, '1
and the business was conducted with the greatest cor-
diality and friendship.
A school is about to be establisheriat Woodbridge
for educating 200 poor children belonging to that
parish, &c. the fund to be raised by subscription.

DUBLIN, Nov. IG.—Saturday morning, about the
hour of two o'clock, the Newry Fly Coach was stop-
ped, by fourteen armed men, at the turnpike-gate of
Dunleer, who robbed the passengers of money to the
amount of upwards of Two Thousand Pounds,
amongst which were two Bank Notes of £5. each,
endorsed Nicholas Langan. The leader of the gang
said it was the Belfast Mail they intended to have
plundered. As soon as information WAS communi-
cated to that active Magistrate, Ralph Smith, Esq.
of Drogheda, he called out the military ; but, after
tavelling upwards of 30 miles, did not succeed in fal-
ling in with any of the party.—Mr. Denis Caulfield,
of Newry, is the principal sufferer—he lost £2OOO.

The National Guards who were implicated in the
late conspiracy have been marched from Pans, and
replaced by other troops.

NOVEMBER 20.
Arrived yesterday his Majesty's brig LINNET from
a cruize. To-day arrived the Mary Ann packet,
Captain CADDY, with Mails from Cadiz in 13 days.
Captain CADDY spoke on his passage, on the llth
inst. the Mars and the Albion from Mogadore for
London—all well. Arrived the ALPHICA schobner
to take the ships that are here for Lisbon under con-
voy. The Windsor Castle packet, for Gibraltar
and Malta, still remains.—Wind S.E. fresh breeze.

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Extract of a letter from Captain MaaK, of the Si.
mon Taylor merchantman---,, On the sth of Octo-
ber, in lat. 34. 11. long. 67. 13. he spoke the Swal.
low packet, Captain MORPIIRW, who, with his ship's
company, were all well ; with one passenger on
board and some money. Off Crooked Island, the
Swallow had engaged a privateer, which she had beat
off, after an action of two hours. It is feared, how.
ever, that she has been captured since."

PLYMOUTH, NOVEMBER et.
Arrived the Posacm frigate from Lisbon ; and the
BITTERN sloop of war from Liverpdol; SALCETTE fri-
gate from the eastward; and the SANDWICH lugger
tiom a cruize. Put back the Margaret, Aurora, and
Belford ; they sailed from hence about a week since,
and were driven in by contrary winds. The POMONS
frigate left the Tagus on the Bth instant, and brings
the dispatches of the Marquis of WELLINGTON, the
duplicates of which were received by the MACKAREL.
Sailed the HELICON sloop of war, to the eastward;
ALPHEA schooner, for Falmouth; and the DApPts
gun-brig, for the Coast of France. Arrived the
Nowa man of war, from the Downs.
In consequence of the many arrivals from Russia,
the Dock-yards at Plymouth, has a superabundance
of all kinds of valuable naval stores.
PORTSMOUTH, NOVEMBER 22.

His Majesty's ships "%Timmons and CoQum.,
with several of the West India fleet under convoy,
left St. Helen's on Friday night about nine o'clock,
with a fine breeze from the N. E. Several ships are
left behind, and some have arrived from the Downs
since, but cannot learn their names. Arrived his Ma-
-1 jesty's ships LOIRE and FERVENT from a cruize; and
the ESPIEGLE from the Downs. Sailed his Majesty's
ship PROTECTION, with a convoy for Cork, and the
COUNTESS of ELGIN cutter, with a convoy for Guernsey
and Jersey. His Majesty's ship IPHIGENIA is appoint-
ed convoy for Cadiz, Gibraltar, and the Mediterra-
nean ; and the TWEED sloop of war takes convoy for
Madeira and the Coast of Africa. Arrived his Ma.
`jesty's ship VAUTOUR from a cruize.—Wind North.