Star.
London, England, 1812-04-02 00:00:00

SECOND EDITION.

Soon after this paper was put to press, we were
favoired with the perusal of a letter, dated camp
before Badajos, 21st March, (one day later that
the dispatches), front which we hare einactod the
substance:

“ The Earl of Witunrcrrou arrived at Etna ea
the 12th. On St. Patrick's day, this auspicious day
the ground was broke, and firing commenced. oe
that day the Commander-in-Chief of the British, the
Commander-in-Chief of the- Portuguese, as well le
many of the leaders, and a great proportion oldie
gallant army being sons of Erin, they opened on the:
French.

The weather was unfavourable, and the siege
likely to be protracted. The enemy has Spared eg.
ther art nor skill to render it a great strong woti ;
ard it is garrisoned by nearly 5000 picked troops.
•' Some time ago, a great proportion of die
garrison were Poles ; but they deserted in such noes.
bers that they were all taken out and replaced by a
brigade of Germans : these, howeembeing found to
desert in such number to the Poles, they Were with.
drawn, and some Swiss put-in, in the proportion,
however, of three Frenchmen to each Swiss, and tak.
ing the precaution never to send them in any btu
Poles.

a The taking Badajoz will be a very arduous task.
The town is now very strong, and numerous out•
works have lately been added. The season is most
unfavourable ; but, if the. rrenels army does nottnake
its appearance, Badajoz will certainly FAIL
The army Win high health and in the greatest
spirits ; their confidence in their illustrious leader is
unbounded, and there is absolutely nothing that
under him they would not attempt. Lately the mi.
lors of the fleet at Lisbon, made a request that they
might be marched to the army, and fight under the
Earl of WELLINGYVT. The tars are indirect at
being quiet, and every account that roadies'/aka
of a gallant achievement by the ididiers rem them.
gd The poor Cameronians are quite law & mkt
and have been sent to Lisbon to do garrison dol.:-
The Royal Marines, who a year ago were sent outwit
have been doing the Lisbon duties, ore embarked ad
sent home. This invaluable corps has been of the
greatest service in Portugal; by taking the dada
at Lisbon, they enabled General Puteca too
send up all the regular corps to the army. Report
is strong, that Ktßiacivr, Sour, and Smarr, re
coning on with their united force,-but this does Sot
disturb the Earl of Watztwarox. T,e French ad.
have been extremely unhealthy, and have of Wel*
so many men from the flux, as well as -demotion, that
it is understood SOULT and MARNIONIith as well as
BoxNac's corps, are quite crippled.

“ Should the Earl of Wei.ctsorow ca rr► %dojos
k is said to be his intention to march to the dash
and raise the siege of Cadiz.”

ANOTHER LITTRI FRONI AN OPTICIR.

64 Camp before bids*, Marisa
64 On the day before yesterday Puturrox Meat
about 2000 of his garrison, but they made Met
least impression on our brave fellows, who sot:4W
remain in their trenches; but followed, the enemy te
the very gate. They left about SOO dead, and a fee
prisoners ; our killed, I believe, few ; we have silty
wounded, among them Lieutenant.ColonelFurrom,
Engineer, Major of the 43d Light Infantry, General
Pic-noes Aide-de-Camp, aced an officer of the 74th
and of the 88th.
" General Sewn commanded in the treed"
when .the enemy main out, and the gallant Geasral
/Comm came to Ms assistance. colonel Watson.
60th, who has, on so many occasions distinguished
himself, was the Field Officer on duty, and Mt MR
is loud in his praises for cool courage and his
pline of the troops.
" The siege is commanded by that very Ale °g'
cer General Prams, Sir JAWISGaAUAM (c(llerosm).
and Sir ROWLAND HILL : ad: command os army of
observation. In ow front Maastoorr will be cm.
tious of coining on—SouLr's army is not forailikt
and Stress? has enough on his hands.so kWh,'
the country where be is.
I am happy to tell yon that all my frimds ste
well. Earl Win.usaros, who was ill ler a few dais:
has, to the great joy of the army, got about Wilk
" The Portuguese behaved most bray* is tltd
sortie they had some killed, and about 'Omegas's*
Cavalry are 'ranted—they are caning UP."

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Two Anholt Mans. and one from Heggs041111::
rived at a late hour last night. NAFOLIIOIIBIIIIIIIIIOII •
attendants have arrived is Prussia, sod
is daily expected. • The Prussian GoverweretrPO
acceded to every demand made by France. MD*
is preparing for hostilities In downright WWI. ;.
••••••••••1

It Is expected, after next week, the Pam=
will hold his Levees weekly, der* the
Parliament, -14
Yesterday
ds
eseerdatianysilsornieg, the Duke of You kit
for o
Yesterday afternoon, the Earl of Ltreartomb;
rived in town front Walrus Cast* where his
been since last Saturday.

Ile Mainers do not bay a Cabinet Dior
weeks it bang boliday week.