Star.
London, England, 1812-09-19 00:00:00

GOTTENBURGH MAIL.

A Gottenburgh Mail has arrived this morning,
with some important intelligence from the Seat of
War in the North. The occupation of Smolensk by
the French was known at Gottenburgh, but their
friends in Denmark admit, that it cost them 10,000
men—of this we have not the smallest doubt. The
Battle of Polctsk, in which a complete victory is
claimed for the corps of OUDINOT (or rather of ST.
CYR), ended, as we have more than once stated, de-
cidedly in favour of the Russians. As a proof of this,
neither ST. CYR nor M'Dozaaen (the Duke of TA..
t: NT o ) have been able to advance a single step since
its occurrence, and Riga has been effect ually relieved.,
From a Proclamation or Address of the Metropo-
litan Bishop of Moscow, and the answer of ALETAN.
ER, it appears, that the utmost unanimity prevails'
at that capital, and that the inhabitants are deter-
mined to a man to die with arms in their hands in
deience of their country. At Moscow, therefore, we
suppose a dreadful conflict will take place. With an
armed population, animated by zeal and loyalty, if
the Goverment possesses but ordinary vigour and
resolution, Moscow will be the grave of the invading
army. Let but every Russian, from the Emperor to
the peasant, adopt the resolution of the great and
good King WILLIAM, when a numerous host invaded ,
Holland—" I will defend my country to the last ex-,
tremity," said he, with honest indignation, " and if
I am forced to retreat, I shall die in the last dyke."
Bis firmness saved his native country, and he lived
afterwards to be the Saviour of Europe, as Monarch
of these Kingdoms.
We are glad to find that active preparations are
still making to forward the Swedish expedition : an
increased activity in its various equipments has been
visible since the return of the CROWN PRINCE from
the interview with Lord CATHCART and the Emperor
ALEXANDER.

The following are extracts from the Swedish Pa-
pars, on this and other topics :

" GOTTENBURGH, SEPT. 9.

" The ships engaged for the expedition have been
inspected, and ordered to hold themselves in readi-
ness for immediate service; such as had been dis-
mantled are refitted.

"h is reported that the French have suffered a
defeat near Smolensk, and a great part of their army
put in complete route.
" The result of the conference at Abo has not
transpired, but it is said Finland will be restored to
Sweden."

Extract of a fetter from Copenhagen, dated Sept. 6:
—" The obtaining possession of Smolensk cost the
French upwards of 10,C00 men. Revel holds out
bravely, and no besieging artillery has yet arrived.
Two vessels, laden with coffee, &e. have been taken
out of the last convoy in the Belt, by the gun-boats."

FROM THE ST. PETERSERC;H PAPLR OF AUG. 6.

a We have the pleasure to lay before the public
the letter of his Eminence the Metropolitan of Mos-
cow, Platow, of the 26th July, to his Majesty the
Emperor,and his Majesty's reply to the Metropolitan:

" MOST GRACIOUS LORD AND ENI rortort—The
diet metropolis Moscow, the New Jerusalem, re-
ceives, as a mother, her anointed into the arms of her
iffectioilate sons ; and whilst she has a perspective
foresight through the rising mist, of the shining future
glory of her Monarchy, sings, in joyful transports,
Hosanna be to him that comes in the name of the
Loss!

„” Let the vaunting insolent Goliah carry the ter-
top of death from the borders of France into the
Provinces of Russia, the Holy Faith, that sling of
the holy Russian David, will suddenly split the fore-
head of his blood-thirsty baughtiness 1 This sancti-
Led image of the holy Sugius, the ancient champion
for the welfare for our native country, is presented to
your Imperial Majesty. It gives me gain that my
decreasing faculties will not permit me to enjoy the
View of your Majesty's beloved countenance.
" I send my prayers up to heaven that the At-
li:wiry may of his grace advance his beloved peoplE,
and fulfil your Majesty's wishes!
" Most gracious Lord, your Imperial Majesty's
most submissive intercessor, (Stgned)

" PLATOW, Metropolitan of Moscow."
ANSWER.
•' Most Venerable 11.. tow—I have received your
letter, and with the same the image of the holy
Sugius. The first I have received with pleasure) as

'coming from a shepherd of the church, who is so
highly respected by me, and the Iltter with venera-
tion. The sanctified image of the holy protector of
the Russian armies, I have commanded to be given
to the armed population of Moscow, which are train-
ing for the defence of their native country. May he
obtain it through his intercession before the throne
of GOD, and may he by his prayers lengthen the term
of your years, which are ornamented with honour and
renown !

" Recommending myself to your prayers, I re.
main, with affection. ( Signed) " ALEXANDER."
The original is signed in his Imperial Majesty's
own hand-writing.
l'ha Swedish Papers are filled with details of the
ceremonials of the reception of the CROWN PRINCE,
at Abo. The utmost cordiality seems to have pre-
vailed, and the Emperor ALEXANDER conferred the
insignia of several Russian Orders on BERNADOTTE.

DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT.

A dissolution of Parliament is now finally resolved
on. It will take place about the third week in Oc-
tober, when the harvest will have been completely
got in, and the bustle of the Quarter Sessions will be
over. A most active cairvassing has already com-
menced.

The Electors of the Empire cannot now be suffi-
ciently on their guard against the insidious approaches
of those ignorant and illiterate, but purse-proud men
who have degraded the character of Senators by•pros-
tituting their votes to the highest bidders, and have
been so often, in the words of the enlightened Speaker
of the House, " bought and . sold like cattle in a
market." The ensuing Election will, we trust, pre-
sent a new zra—l:t none but men of approved talent,
but above all, of approved and well-tried integrity be
received as Candidates—let not' wealth or extensive
possessions be passports to a Seat in Parliament.
A profound and enlightened Statesman once em-
phatically said, that the wealthy and powerful in this
countr y had nothing to do to gain esteem, but to re-
"k frain from mischief. We must deprecate their in-
( terference, therefore, with the rights of the enlightened
and middling classes of society : and let the electors
of Great Britain on their parts, manfully resist every
undue attempt to influence their votes, from whatever
quarter that attempt may come—let them appeal to
their own experience and judgments alone—men of
virtue and talent will then have a chance of be-
coming our Representatives.
This of itself will be a glorious Parliamentary Re-
form, commencing at the root of the corruption and
abuses, which have so long preyed upon the vitals of
the Constitution, and palsied the energies of our Na-
tional Councils !

The PRINCE REGENT artived at Calton House on
Thursday night, abou eleven o'clock.

Yesterday the Dukes of YORK and CUMBERLAND
had an audience of the PRINCE REPENT.

Yesterday, at three o'clock, the Sheriff's of London
waited upon the PRINCE REGENT at Carlton House,
to know when his Royal Higness would be graci-
ously pleased to receive the Address of the City of
London ; when his Royal Highness appointed Tues-
day next, at two o'clock.

His Royal Highness the Duke Of CLARENCE dine,:
on Monday last with Lieutenant Colonel COOPER,
who is rapidly recovering from his late seven; indis-
position.
Tuesday se'nnight, the buke of NORFOLK arrived
at Greystone Castle, Cember land, since which time
a large party of his frierris have erij•'yed a continued
scene of hospitality worthy their noble host and his
venerable mansion.

To-day the Earl of MOIRA gave a grand dinner to
a select party or Noblemen and Gentlemen, at his
house in St. Jatttes's Place.
The Countess of HARRItIGTON, on Wednesday
evening, had a select party at her house in the Stable-
yard, St. James's Palace. '

Friday last, the Earl of LONSDALE, the Countess of
LONSDALE, Lady MART LOWTHER, Lady ANN, Lady
CAROLINE, and the Hon. Captain LOWTHER, arrived
at the Castle, Whitehaven, from Lowther.

Earl SPF.NCER is gone on a shooting party at Mr.
CARTwatonT's, near Stoney Stratford.

Countess SPENCER and family are amongst the vi-
sitors at the Isle of Wight.
A contested Election for the Office of Chief Ma-
gistrate for the town of Plymouth, took place on
Thursday, when JOHN ARTHUR, Esq. was elected by
a majority of 11 over TosixiN, Esq.
Thursday HENRY BARING, Esq. gave a sumptuous
dinner, at the White Hart Inn, to his numerous
friends in Winchester.

Monday, the Representatives of Winchester gave
their annual venison feast at St. John's House, to the
Mayor, Aldermen, and Freemen, and a select party
of Gentlemen.

Paris Papers, of three days later date than that
from which we extracted the Fifteenth Bulletin yes-
terday, have been received. They contain no fresh
document of this nature ; though private letters state
that the French light troops are rapidly approaching
towat ds Moscow. We shall shortly hear of more
severe fighting.
Mr. CODE, the Author of the forth-coming Opera
at the Lyceum, is one of the most favourite and suc-
cessful national Poets of Ireland. His ,s Sprig of
Shilelah and Shamrock so green," will be popular
as long as his native country remains undenalionalized
His pictures of Irish manners are exquisitely drawn.
A lamentable accident happened on Saturday
morning last, near the seat of Sir Thomas Hatton,
Bart. at Long Stanton, near Cambridge, who, by the
horses running away, was thrown out of his currtcle,
and falling upon his head, frac ured his skull in so
terrible armnner that his life is despaired Oily