Star.
London, England, 1811-07-08 00:00:00

MADRID, MAY 2e.

The following orders have been communicated by
Arribas, Minister of Police, to the different officers
of that departments--"" It is known that within these
few days the boldness of some people has increased
to such a degree, that they sing insurrectional songs
in the streets to alarm the inhabitants : I therefore
• require you to double your vigilance, distributing
your agunts through all the wards of your district,
and at :fic same time requiring the confidential Al-
ealder to give an account twice a-day of all that they
observe, and to arrest all those who say or do any
thing that may disturb the public peace and tranquil-
lity, conducting themselves in this matter with firm
and prudent circumvection. I am also assured, that
there are many pai tisans of the insurgents in Madrid;
you are therefore required to summon before you all
suspected persons whom you may find, to examine
them, and give me an account of the same. The
coffeehouses, taverns, and other places of public re-
sort, must be visited more frequently, and often in
disguise. You must enter into the conversations
which take place there, and take notice of all suspect-
ed persons, giving me an account of all the transac-
tions, in order to prevent propagating a bad spit it."
On the 45th, in the sevrning, entered above 3003
lama), belonging' to Drouet's and Claparede's divi.
sions, which, joined to those lately arrived, form a
total of fr,,m 6,5110 to 7,(XX) men. All these troops
arrived very much fatigued, and brought many sick
is wagg,.llS.
On almost all the troops that arrived on
the 234 and 21ili marched out; some took the. diregri

don of Aranjues, but the greater part went toward:
Toledo. by the road of Gatafe.
The partisans of Joseph say that he will succeed
in undeceiving his brother. an/ making him under-
stand the errors which have prevented his concluding
the conquest of Spain, and that he will return at the
head of a powerful army. •The desertion among the
troops who garrison this town is very great, notwith-
standing all imaginable means have been taken to
prevent it. In consequence of various guards having
disappeared from the different gates, Belliard has
given directions 'that none of the soldiers shall sleep
without them, and that they are .not to be opened
without his orders. The Colonels pay spies among
their own soldiers, and through the accusations of a
feigned deserter, eight patriots, who encouraged de-
sertion have been taken.

The following Proclamations have been addressed
to the Catalonians, by Don Juan Caro, Field. Marshal
of the Royal Armies :
" Catalonians—The enemy in small force demon-
strate their intention of attacking t;:is fortress. In
some measure, they wish to repair the shameful loss
of San Fernando ; their vanity, and perhaps the con-
fidence of some concealed spies, evea among our-
selves, flatter their temerity ; with these, and not with
sufficient troops, they attempt to terrify and vanquish:
but chosen and brave troops, in addition to the gal-
-1 Int Taragonese, constitute the force of this garrison.
Let us be vigilant and there is nothing to fear—the
time is now arrived to m:tke my determination known
to you. I will never strrrender to any force whatever
—I will admit of no tr.....tties, communications„ or ex-
', planation—all flags of truce shall be fired upon, rom
the advanced p9s:s—l will only think of augmenting
its means of defenc,!, becanse my duty and resolution
impel me to defend it at all risks, even of death itself !
Confide in my protection and firmness ; but let spies
and cowards, who endeavour to diffuse n'relancholy
ideas, destroying the courage of good citizens, trem-
ble, because they will be tried by a permanent mai-
-1 tary tribunal, which will speedily punish their acts
and sayings—l should see with grief the punishment
of any crime, yet will be inflexible in its execution.
—I, therefore, beg and intteat all you who glory
in being Spaniards, to avoid such situations, and shew
a good will to support our just cause, which I, by
your aid, promise for ever to defend against our inso-
lent invaders. (Signed) " JUAN CARO.
" Taragoua, May 2, 1811.
SECOND PROCLAMATION.

gi Chiefs, Officers, and Soldiers —The enemy ap-1
proaches this place, and according to information
which I have just received, is already in Constanti.
Perhaps his temerity may afford us a day of glory,
should his audacity arrive to such a pitch; as to in-
duce him to come within r:ach of the 'guns on the
walls of Taragona.
,g When I took the command of this place and
neighbourhood, I reckoned always upon being Able to
defend it, assisted by the firmness and valour you
had displayed in different actions, in which aslour
companion in arms, it fell to my lot to command you.
I announce it again, to put you in mind of the cs.
teem you merited horn me ; and that acting with
your accustomed bravery and discipline, you will,
with me, sw:ar to have the glory of conquering or

11.4tegoaa,ly 5, IS ii."

THIRD PROC.I,A IkTATIO

‘‘ In consequence of the communic:itions received
from the Commandant. General of Valencia, stating
the approach of the enemy ti) this place, and the ne
cessity of succouriiig• it with provisions'r the said
Chief has cl:sposed that there should be immediately
sent to this port Burt ! thousand rations of provisions,
and four thousand ot. grain, oift-rilig at the same time
to rive up all the articles of -a similar description
which can he found in that kingdom.
"1 a:mot:gee this to the public, with the assurance
that this, and other not less important acts, at this
moment occupy the attention of so worthy a General.
(Signed) " JUAN CAIto."
TXTRACTS OF INTERCEPTED LE ETERS. •
AZANZA TO VIIQUIJO, MAY S.

66 We are driven to the greatest extremities in col.
letting the necessary money for continuing the ser-
vice. We are principally, and almost entirely, oc-
cupigcl with this ; it is necessary to hold meetings
every day, as you will perceive by the public acts.
66 The intelligence received from Olmedo flu
greatly contributed to calm the agitation in Which
our minds were in for the result of the King's journey.
ARIDBAs TO JOSEPH BONAPARTE.. SABLE DATE..

..... _
" The fermentation of opinion is stobsiding ; to
this has much contributed the last information re-
ceived from your Majesty, and that of the succour
arid loan of 2,000,000 which his. Majesty the Empe-
ror has offered. According to all appearances these
very accounts will serve to restrain or impede any
attempt of invasion against the authority your Ma-
jesty has confided to us, and which to the last we will
sustain with corresponding dignity. What has most
been talked of for these last three dam i• the taking
of Figueras by the Spaniards."
The letter then goes on to state the particulars, as
they appeared in the Alicant Gazette of 18th April.
JOSEPH BONAPARTE TO HIS BROTHER NAPOLBON•
MADRID, 24TH MARCH.
" Sire—My impaired health obliges me to quit
this country in ten days, in order to seek its to-esta-
blishment in the bosom of my family.
44 The temperate climate of Morfentaine, and
tranquillity of mind, will, perhaps, restore my for-
mer vigour.
" My presence here is, at this moment, completely
useless ; I shall conform myself, at Paris, to the wishes
of your Majesty • and I beg you to believe, that, in
good or bad health, in good or bad fortune, your
Majesty will never have any one more attached to you
than I am. King or subject, I shall always he your
Majesty's best friend, your most faithful servant, and
affectionate brother ; and I shall know, agreeably to
your Majesty's wishes, h(!sv to love you in silence,
and not to importune you with sentiments which you
do not assent to, or, perhaps, reject. Your Majesty's
friend and brother, • (Signed) " JOSEPH.
" To Monsieur my brother, kis Majesty the Emperor
and King at Paris. The King of Spain."
This letter was intercepted by the patriots of Cas.
tile, in the environs of Burgos. It may serve to shew
the nature of the relations which subsist between Na-
poleon and Joseph. The original has been deposited
in my office. (Signed) BAHIAN,.
secretary of Stale, and Mieister fey rtecip Afars.