Star.
London, England, 1812-07-28 00:00:00

Icontain most important intelligence from the seat of
war in the North. One which we have seen states,
that the French army, which had advanced with
such unexpected rapidity, had as unexpectedly
retreated again with some precipitation from Wilna.
--Whether the desolate state in which the Russians
left the country, and a consequent want in obtain-
ing sustenance for his army has had any influence in
determining Narat.zost to adopt this measure, is not
stated, but wethink ithighlyprobable. One of theletters
states, that 5000 Prussians had gone over to the Rus-
sians, taking with them all their baggage and artillery;
and adds, that they shot the French General, who
bad the command of them. It is possible that this
may be only a new version of the fact with which we
were before acqualdted, that two regiments had de..
sated from the French, but the fact is thus farther
confirmed, and tends to shew what kind of reliance
NaPtaLsox mayplace upon the German contingencies.

c have but little to add to the particulars com-
municated yesterday on the subject of the rencontre
between the BELVIDERA and the American squadron.
It gives us pleasure to state, however, that the des-
patches from Admiral Shwvaa afford no grounds
for supposing that the apparently ho;tile act of the
Americans originated in any fresh instructions or
proceeded from any other motive, than that of merely
chacing away from certain limits all British ships of
war, in pursuance of a resolution of Congress of long
standing. That this is the complexion in which the
affair is regarded by the British Ministers, was evi-
dent, from what fell from the CHANCELLOR of the
EXCHEQUER yesterday, in Downing-street, when he
was waited upon by a Deputation of American Mer-
chants, who a ere thrown into a state of alarm by the
intelligence as at first communicated.

While such is the temperate conduct of our own
Cabinet, every thing inclines us to believe, that the
short interval, between the adoption of warlike reso-
lutions in America, and the communication of the
repeal of the Orders in Council, has been occupied in
attempts, even by the war party, to soften down their
resentments ; and the intelligence from the United
States, within these few days past, has been of a na-
tut...particularly interesting. In the House of Repre-
sentatives, a Bill has originated and sent to the
Senate for concurrence, which authorises a declara-
tion of War against this country. A great deal of
discussion has taken place in the Lower House, as
well as in the Senate ; and to preserve what the de-
mocrati c arty call consistency; they pretend that it
is the voice of the People who call loudly for this
measure. Mr. MADISON, in order 'to keep up the
minds of the people to the war tone, is particularly
urgent that this measure should be pursued to the
natant that mareventually produce his re-election it,
the office of Chief Magistrate of the Union ; he will,
therefore, second every effort to that intent ; but, at
the same time, reserve to himself the check, by with-,
holding his signature from the hostile instrument—a
sanction which is necessary to render it an efficient
measure. The Constitution of the United States
requires the President's signature within ten days
after the Bill has passed both Houses ; at the ex-
piration of which time, he must return the Bill, and
if not signed, he is obliged to give his reasons for re.
fusing the Presidential signature; then, both Houses
of Congress are obliged to re-consider the Bill, and if
two-thirds of both branches acquiesce in the measure,
it then becomes a law of the land, without the Pre-
sidential signature.
But we are well assured, that the President will
not sign a Bill authorising a Declaration of War
against this country. We know that the country at
large are not dispoied for war with Great Britain.
We well know the American Government has not
the means of going to war, and we can positively
state, and our information may be relied on, that the Go-
vernment have not made any preparations indicative
of war whereby they could act even lefauively, much
less to think of any affenrisv operation:, nay we may
add with safety, that the present Administration of
the United States of America build their hopes of
continuance in Office, by keeping at peace with this
country, however they may be necessitated to sound
the Warhoop, for electioneering purposes.

Yesterday, at half-past two o'clock, his Royal
Highness the PRINOR RRGENT held a Privy Council
at Carlton House, which was attended by the Lord
President of the Council, the Lord Privy Seal, the
First Lord of the Treasury, the Chancellor of the
Exchequer, the Master-General of the Ordnance, the
Secretaries of State for the Home and War Depart.
meats, the President of the Board of Controul, and
the Lord Chamberlain. Viscount Ciiirrvrvan attend-
ed as Clerk of the Council. The Earl of ORMOND
was the Lord inWaiting.—His Royal Highness gave
audiences to the Earls of HARROWRY and LIRUPOOLF
Viscount SIDMOUTH, Mr. VANNITTART, ecc.
Mr. CANNING visited thePaixca BRGENT on Friday.
Yesterday, the PRINCE RRGENT, accompanied by
'the Duke of CUMBERLAND, Colonel BLOOMFIRLD, and
General BOLTON, inspected, on Hounslow Heath, his
regiment (the 10th) in a grand field day, previous to
their being reviewed.
His Royal Highness the Duke of CLAIM= and
Miss FITZCLARENCE, arrived yesterday evening at
their apartments in St. James's Palace, from Baal.
Sunday, Divine Service was performed at Carlton
House before his Royal Highness the PRIMA Realm
and the Household, by the Rev. J. S. CLARICE" Chap-
lain of the Household. _

The Duke of GORDON left Edinburgh on Tuesday
for Gordon Castle.

Dawn--No alteration in the price this week.