Star.
London, England, 1813-09-08 00:00:00

ANOTHER LETTER.

ds By the Packet from Heligoland we are informed,
that on the 24th and 25th ultimo, the Crum; PRtxcE
of SWEDRN gained a complete Victory over the
'French, under the Duke of Rnooio, near Wittenberg,
which fortress, atter the battle, was taken by storm
by the Allies--and also that the Austrians and
Freneb have had a brush, which terminated unfa-
vourable to the good cause, although nordecisively.'h
HAMBUR GH , AUGUST 2S.
it /We have sclera reports circulation to-day,
but none in which implicit confidence can be placed ;
among others it is said, that DavoUst has been de-
feated by the Crown Prince near Magdeburgh."
a' HELIGOLAND, SEPTEMBER 2.
al Vandamme has died of his wounds at Bruns-
wick. Eckmuhl is said to be surrounded at Schwerin.
The Hdmburghers have been called uppn to arm
themselves with spears, in case of ■n attack. 'The
French Authorities were packing op. Only about
400 soldiers were there.
is The Danes have sequestrated all Prussian, Rus-
sian, and Mecklenburgh property."
Serressaen 3.—At Luckenwalde, near Witten-
burg, Bernadotte gave battle to Eckmuhl, and vie.
seated him."
" SEPTRINRRR 4.—Our accounts from the Continent
state, that the Crown Prince's army has been engaged
by the corps of Davoust on the right wing, and by
Oudinot on the left, `in both which he has been emi-
nently snccessful. Vaudamme, who approached
Wismar, was slain, and Davoust has returned to
Hamburgti wounded, Where, upon his arrival, he
issued a Proclamation to the inhabitants, calling upon
'hem to defend their city to the last extremity, with
a threat, that otherwise he would be compelled to
levy a new contribution.
hlagdeburgh is closely besieged, and some Cos-
sacks were within three German miles of Hamburgh.
Oudinnt'i corps has met with the same fate as'Da-
voust's, being driven back with considerable 1. ss."
Other passengers by the packets which have arrived
atYarmouth, corroborate the *counts of another grea t
Battle hetueen the CROWN PRIM /I and DAVOVST, in
which the former was again victorious. It is stated
that the French lost EIGHT Gaxenm.s, and that
DAvoncr is among the killed. The loss of the French
in killed and wounded was hornet" Wittenburg
*as been taken by storm !

, AUsTRIAS DACIARATIOV
oF WAR

beats have been entertained by Many, whether
any Declaration hostile to BONAPA UTE had been issued
by Austria. In fact, some mistaken views seem t('
have been taken up respecting the Declaration made
by that Power on the 11th of August. An officio;
Proclamation was said to have been issued on that
day ; but this would have been not only irregular
but blameable ; for the six days notice of hostilities
had not been then given. 'the fact appears to be
this t—The Armistice having expired without the re-
ceipt of any answer from NAPOLZON, Austria gave,
in a declaration to the French, that if the terms pro-
posed for the restoration of Peace were not acceded
to by the 17th, there would be no prolongation of the
Armistice, and that she would take part with the
, Allies.

What we mean is simply this : the Declaration de-
livered by Count Mwrrisasucts on the 11th was pro•
bably conditional—depending entirely on the admis-
sion or rejection on the part of NAPOLEON, of the
reasonable terms which Austria, as a mediator, had
proposed to the contending Powers for the mtcration
of Peace to Europe.

The obstinacy of NAPOLEON has produced the re-
sult to which Austria stood pledged, but which, It
is probable, BONAPARTE did not expect. He has
again been out in his calculation. The die is nem
cast by Austria—and the subjoined Proclamation of
Prince ScHwARTEENEURGH to the Army which he
commands, may at once be regarded as the fulfil.
merit of her engagements with the other Powers, and
a regular Declaration of Wit. against France.
It is long since se have perused a State Paper,
which afforded us more delight, or which ought to
occasion more exultation to every friend of mankind.
The Emperor of AUSTRIA has taken the field, not as
a pettifogging stickler for the conditions of this or
that Treaty, or for the preservation of this or that
appendage to his Crown. It is not for the mad
projects of dismembering France, or restoring the
Bourbons, which have called Austria into the field—
No I—the Emperor—everlasting glory and honour
to his name !—has taken the field so conquer a peace
for suffering Europe, 'and to drive the French troops,
with the wretch who commands them, back into their
own territories.
Austria, by this declaration, makes common cause'
with the Allies with a vengeance. She declares it to
be a national war on her part, and solensnly appeals
to the examples of Russia and of Spain for incite.
meats to her sons to conquer or die in defence of
their beloved country.
The Tyrant may hear this amid the redoubts of
Dresden and tremble—the ferientation is now at
work which he most of all dreads—the population of
Europe is armed against him—they who have been
scourged by his despotism are about to cut asunder
the Gordian knot which (hackled them beneath
the rod, and 'Europe is about to be regenerated. Well
may Austria beckoa to her aid the bright examples
of Russia and Spain. When the national spirit of a
country is once roused, where is the tyrant, and where
is the army that can stifle its voice
DECLARATION.

PRINCE VON SCRWARTZENBURGHPS ORDER TO HIS Ann,
GIVEN ON THE 17TH OF AUGUST.
" The great day is arrived I—Brave Warriors !
Our country relies on you—Hitherto every time that
she called upon yon, you have justified be, confidence.
44 All the endeavours' of our Emperor to restore
the long-wanted peace to Europe, and to fix the peace
and welfare of the Empire, which is inseparable from
the peace and welfare of our neighbours, on a solid
basis, were in vain. Neither constant patience, nor
pacific representations, nor the confidential reliance
of the other belligerent powers on the Emperor's
councils and measures, in short, nothing could bring
the minds of the. French Government to moderation
and reason:
46 On that day on which Austria loudly declared
herself for the cause of Justice and Order, she like-
wise took on herself to combat for the greatest of all
blessings. We do not singly. undertake this combat,
we stand in the same ranks with all that Europe has
to oppose of greatness and activity, against the power-
ful opponent of her peace and liberty.
66 Austria, Russia, Prussia, Sweden, England,
Spain—all join their united endeavours for the same
end ;—for a well founded and durable Peace, a rea-
sonable distribution of strength among the different
States, and the Independence of every single Power.
46 It is not against France, but against the domi-
neering power of France out of her own borders,
that this great alliance has raised itself.
44 What may be performed by the resolution and
constancy of Nations has been proved to us by Spain
and Russia : what may be performed by the united
force of so many powerful States, will be shewn in
:Ape year ISI3.
46 In such a holy war we must, more than ever,
preserve those virtues, by which our armies haveren-
dered themselves conspicuous in so many former
wars. Unconditional willingness to sacrifice every
thing for our Monarch and native country—great
equanimity in good or unfavourable times—determi-
nation and constancy in the field of battle—modera-
tion and forbearance towards the weak ;. these qua-
I tides must always be found in us.
Brirthers is Arils—/ have lived in your ranks]

all these years which 1 have delves/ to my councils%
-r.rvice. I know, I honour ih you, the brave men
who conquered a glorious peace, and those who are
'ollowing their footsteps. I rely on you I lam
chosen from amongst you by our Monarch, and his
gracious favour has placed-me at your bead." His
confidence, jointly with your's, is my strength.,
" In what manner every individual is to be useful
to the whole, will be fixed by tl-e sphere of action
.411oued to him ; but in every appointment, in every
situation, in every decisive moment, always to do his
duty, and to the UtIODSt of his power.

" Such is the determination which must make us
all equal, and elevate us all to the same glorious
point. The Emperor will remain with us, for he has
confided the utmost to us—the honour of the na-
tion—the protection of our native country, and the
security and welfare of posterity.
44 Be thankful, Warriors, that yon are going into
battle before Gon, who will not forsake the just cause ;
under the eye of a paternal and feeling Monarch—
under the eyes of your grateful fellow-citizens ; and
in the sight of all Lurope, which expects from you
great deeds, and great happiness, after long ssfferings.
" Remember, you mart conquer !—That you may
justify this expectation, combat as it becomes Au-
stria's warriors to do, and you will conquer. (Signed)
41 CHARLES, PAIN= OF SCIAVARTZENIZROs EM."