Star.
London, England, 1809-02-03 00:00:00

THE ARMY.

Thig 89th are at Basingstoke, where they expect to
remain for some time.

Among the brave and valuable Officers which our
country has to mourn, and whose amiable virtues
endeared them to their brother officers, are Majors
NAPIER and STANHOPE, of the 50th regiment, who
fell gloriously, leading that distinguished corps into
action on the 16th of January. It is a tribute due to
those excellent young men to state, thus publicly, how
much they were esteemed and beloved by every offi-
cer and man in the regiment, who experienced every
happiness and comfort it was in their power to afford.
Their names will ever remain respected and vene-
rated, while memory holds a recollection of their noble
conduct ; and it will operate as a stimulus to the
gallant survivors who accompanied them, and who
witnessed their glorious fall with the deepest sorrow.
The Imperial Guard of RA—NAPA RTZ took a gre ht
deal of killing. They wear an iron helmet, iron
shoulder-knot, and an iron queue. Our people were
at first surprised that their swords made no impression
on their heads and shoulders, but thee soon found out
the vulnerable part.
59th REGIMENT.—The following is.a correct Lit
of Officers wounded in the action of the 16th Janua-
ry, at Corunna, viz. Lieutenant-Colonel FANE, Cap-
tain WILSON, Lieutenant FOTHERGILL, Ensign COW-
PER, and Ensign CHADWICK; all of whom are doing
well.

PORTSMOUTH, FEB. I.
Nothing can exceed the exertions of every depart-
ment for the assistance and relief of the troops arrived
and arriving every instant from Corunna and Vigo.
The Q uarter-ma ster General BROWNKloo,surer. ntends
himself the duties of his department at this place, and
that zealous and meritorous Officer, Mr. KNIGHT,

nspector General of Army Hospitals, has taken
upon himself the arrangement for the attendance, ac-
commodation, and general distribution of all the sick
and wounded the navy and army go hand in hand
for the immediate telief of these sufferers, and the
Navy Hospital of Haslar has been thrown open for
their reception. Dr. VERSTUILME, an Inspector of
Hospitals, superintends the medical attendance of 1
the sick and wounded afloat, and selects and divides
the cases. Dr. M‘Gagoott, a Deputy Inspector, sit-
perintends the distribution of such sick and wounded in 1
the Regimental Hospitals of this place and the neigh-
bourhood, whose cases are slight ; he likewise super-;
intends the medical attendance of the sick and wound-
ed officers quartered here. Deputy Inspector Hooc,
takes the medical superintendance of all the sick and
wounded at Haslar Hospitals, where four Army
Physicians, as many Surgeons, and several Hospital
Mates da duty. One Physician, with two Surgeons, 1
are constantly afloat, in order to attend and inspect
every transport arriving ; and every afternoon, be-
fore five, a regular report of all the sick and wound-
ed to be disembarked, and already sent during the
day to Haslar Hospital, is before the Quarter-Master.
General. With suck arrangements, and the zeal
:hewn in every quarter, it is impossible that any de-
lay in affording every possible assistance to those
--brave fellows can take place • and the recovery of the
sick is astonishing, there being already more than
two hundred fit to be discharged, and are only wait-
ing for a new outset of slop clothing, expected every
instant from London ; for it has been found neces•
sary, by a Board of Military and Medical Officers,
to order all the old clothing of the sick to be de-
stroyed t it is also understood, that all the men are
to receive an entire new outset of the said slop cloth•
ing at the expence of the public. The services of that
excellent and venerable man, Captain PATTEN, chief
Agent of Transports at this place, might be equalled,
but cannot be surpassed ; and it is impossible to con-
ceive how he can execute the numerous branches of
his extensive duties with so much regularity, expedi-
tion, and equanimity of temper. In fact, when
all ;Ise public servants perform their several duties
with such zeal, it must be gratifying to every persons
and a satisfaction to the sailor and soldier, to see that
his wants and comforts are immediately attended to.
The Grenadier Company of the Sd Regiment of
Foot, commanded by Captain CAMPLILL,
barked on the 27th ult. at Portsmouth, from Corunna,
and marched immediately for Hilsea barracks, where
thq are to be quartered until tlx arrival of the eat
of the Regiment.

COPY.
Sia—i endow to you the sum of One Hundred Pounds, which
the Officers, Noa-Commissioned °Seers. and Privates, of the
Ural Cardigan Reghr.ent under my Coconut d, have subscribed
for the Relief of the Widows and Orphans of those Soldiers who
have been Killed in the late Campaign in Spain.
I request you will be so good to pay the seldom of £lOO into
the hinds of any Committee that will Meat the approbation of the
Army. I have the honour to be. eve. gm
(Signed) JOHN PALMER CINICIIRSTER,
Lieut. Col. Coenmanding.Royal Cardigan..
Deal, lan. 27, 1809.
Messrs. Greenwood, Cox, and Oe. Craig's Court,
Charing Cross, London.
ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE.
authorized to publish the following Let.

We are
ters : •
Royal Military College, High Wycombe, Ill* Decitsbar. leek
Sre--As I trust that you are thoroughly convinced
of the interest I take in every thing that ooncerns this
establishment, you will, I am sure, give me credit for
no small share of indignation at the most unfounded
attack lately made on its reputation by Mr. *Cal-
lum ; yet, as this Gentleman has thought proper to
except one from the marked abuse which lee has so
liberally and unmeritcdly bestowed on yotirself and
others, I am anxious to assure you, that I feel the
tnalignity of the libel, even more than I should have
i done, had it been directed against myself ; and I take
the earliest opportunity of assuring you, that I shall
be most happy to co-operate under your command,
with Any Members of the College, in such measures
as may be thought requisite for vindicating the ho•
nour and character of the establishment.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your very obedient humble servant.
(Signed) J. G. LE MACCHANT,
Col. and Lieut-Gov. R. M. G.
Honourable General Harcourt, Bcc. &c. &c.
Great Marlow, 3d January, 1 RO9.
Sin—The invectives lately published in a pamph-
let entitled " Observations," &c. by a Mr. M'Callum,
against the Officers of ie Royal Military College;
together with those contained in the Monthly Review
for November last, unfounded and malevolent as they
are ;have, from the publicity which necessarily has
attended them, and the avidity with which such ca-
lumnies are too frequently received, excited in our
breasts every sentiment of just indignation. To be
taanscious of the strict performance of our respective
' duties in the present instance, can avail little, nor Is
the conviction sufficient, that to persons well acquain-
ted with the actual structure of the Institution, the
'hole of the charges in the pamphlet, and in the Review ,
alluded to, as far as relates to the Royal Military I,
College, must appear evidently infamous fairicatictif.,
We, therefore, conceive it to be a duty we owe to the
Institution, as well as to ourselves, to request poi
will, to the utmost of your power and influence, Ikeu
ward the prosecution of the author, editor, and pub.
Usher of these atrocious calumnies, in order that they
may be brought to condign punishment. We sin.
cerely believe that to your own feelings every inves.
tigation hitherto made into the internal conduct of
the department, has been most satisfactory, inasmuch
. as it has proved, from incontestible evidences, how
I much, and with what effect, the Officirs have
devoted themselves to tre*hdonour, to the credit, and
I economy of the Institution, under the several heads
of dicipline, studies, and expenditure. In our endea-
-1 yours to manifest to you our profound respect and
attachment, for your kindness to uses Governors and
for your equitable administration of every thing con.
nected with the affairs of the College; we feel our-
selves called upon to spurn with the most lively in-
dignation that part of the pamphlet which dares to
traduce a life of honour, and unblemished reputation
passed in his Majesty's service.
We have the honour to be, Sir,
with the greatest respect,
Your most obedient humble servants,
(Signed) J. BUTLER, Commandant,
.1. hi'DERMOrr, Major,
C. WRIGHT, Captain,
D. Eitsatex, Captain,
J. Orren, Captain,
C. STONE, Paymaster, R. M. C.
W. WHEELER, Chaplain,
C. LEWIS PARKER, Surgeon, R. M. C.
A. DALGETY,_Adjutant, R. M. C
A. CALDER, Quarter Master,
H. ROBERTSON, Assistant Surgeon.
N. B. Lieutenant Colonel DOUGLAS, Commandant
of the Senior Department, is serving with the Army
on the Continent.

Lieutenant-Colonel DouctAs having returned from
the Continent since the date of this letter, has signi-
fied that he joins with the other officers in every sen-
timent expressed in it. ,
General the Honourable W. HArtcouwr,
Governor of the It. M. College.
Great Marlow, Jan. S, 1809.

SIR—We the undersigned, must further express to
you, our abhorrence at the disgusting observations
questioning the integrity of the Commandant, who
for years past has shewn the utmost zeal in framing
such regulations as his own experience, together with
what information he derived from time to time,
through communications from the officers under his
command, have enabled him to make, so as to pre.
dude any embezzlement, or undue consumption of
provisions by any person whatever, and w. believe
that his labours have been successfully extended in
the same manner through every branch of expendi-
ture connected with the Department. We have the
honour to be, Sir, with the greatest respect,
Your most obedient humble Servants,
(Signed) J. M'DERMOTT, Major,
C. WRIGHT, Captain,
D. ERSKINE, Captain,
J. OTTER, Captain,
C. STONF, Paymaster, R. M. C.
W. WHEELER, Chaplain,
C. LEWIS PARKER, Surgeon, R. M. C.
A ODALGEI It, Adjutant, R. M. C.
A. CALDER, Quarter-Master,
H. BOBERTSONt Assistant Surgeon.
anent the tienourable W. HARCOURT,
Governer of the It. M. College.

CORN' EXCHANGE, MARK-LANE, FEB. 3...-Wheat
te-day is in short supply, but equal to the demand,
and sales are very dull, at little variation in price—
Barley in plenty, and again cheaper—Grey Peas are
lower—Beans of the two kinds scarcely keep
,thtir,
prices—New Ticks abcut 6Js. to 555. per quarter—
Oats are also in short supply, and sales thereof are
quoted rather dearer--Flour hardly supports the
curcibcp


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NArAL arELLI4III47.

LIVIRPOOL, FEB.I.
Letteri received here froM Cork, dated 113th ult.
state that a vessel had arrived at Kinsale, fr
Mington, (haVitig broke the embargo) with 700 bar-
rels of tar and turpentine, for Liverpool.
FALMOUTH, JANUARY 3L
Arrived this evening the Manchester packet, Capt.
DAYIS, with mails froth America ; left Halifax the
-2.6 th November, aad New York the 7th instant. On
the 28th instant the packet passed a fleet of merchant
vessels under convoy, and the 29th Voke the Prin-
cess Augusta packet, in rat 49.44. long. 56. bound
tailamnica with mails, The brig Lydia, of Liver..
pool, parted from her anchors last evening, went on
shore in St. Mawe's.river : she is expected se be got
off with very little damage. Pk' ,
TORBAY, FEBRUARY 1.
Monday it blew as heavy a gale as has been known
for many years. His Majesty's ship ImPartnant drifted
from her anchors, and run foul of the ROYAL GefIROZ,
who was obliged to cut her cables and run to sea:
The ship Henry, Captain Hernuas, bound to Ber-
muda, lost her foremast and bowsprit : no other ships
in the bay received any injury whatever. Wednes.
day returned again his Majesty's ship ROYAL Gsoltos.
Sailed his Majesty's ships REVENGE, for the fleet off
L'Orient with stores; SHANNON, for Plymouth ; and
the two East-India ships Lord Melville and Cumber-
land, for Portsmouth.
PLYMOUTH, FEB. 1.

The HINDOSTAN, of 50 guns, is under orders for
Portsmouth, and is to take the fleet of Transports
that lately arrived here from Cotunna, under her
convoy. Catnc in the PARTMANI of 18 guns, from a
cruize; Britannia victualler, from off Rochefort, with
dispatches ; and Galatea, —, from Stockholm.