Star.
London, England, 1811-09-21 00:00:00

SECOND EDITION.

Since putting this Paper to press, we have made
enquiry at the Admiralty, and are informed that no
intelligence of this capture has been received at that
Office.

In addition to this we learn, from a communica-
tion posted at LLOYD'S, that the President, Commo-
dore Rooms ; the United States frigate, Commodore
DECATUR ; and the Argus sloop of war, all arrived
at New-York on the ith ult. from a cruize ; and, from
the state of the winds which have lately prevailed,
it is conjectured that the circumstance alluded to
could scarcely have taken place since their arrival at
New• York. On the other hand, we have seen another
private letter from Plymouth, which affords so many
additional particulars, that we can scarce refrain from
giving credit to the original report : at all events,
we consider it to be our duty to lay it before our
, Readers—it is as follows :

" PLYMOU TH, SEPT.I9.

" I have this moment learnt that his Majesty's ship
PEACOCK has arrived from a ct uize, having fallen in
with the I..xna sloop of war, with dispatches from
Bermuda, to this effect
The MELAMPUS frigate was fallen in with by
the United States frigate President, Commodore Ro-
ches, (the American Nelson) who hailed and askesl
what ship ? and being answered by Captain HAWKER
his Majesty's ship MELAMPUS,' he toldhim that he had
orders from the American Government to demand
certain deserters from the American Navy, who were
' on board his Britannic Majesty's ship. Capt. HAWKER
told him he could not give them tip without orders
from his superior officer. Commodore Rooaas replied,
that he had orders to inforce it, and fired a shot,
asking if Captain HAWKER would now give them
up—a second shot followed, and No,' was the reply
to both. ROGERi then fired a third time, and re-
ceived a broadside from the MELAMPUS, when the
action commenced, and lasted two shours. The Pre-
SIDENT then struck, and was carried into Halifax by
the NIELAMPUS, with the loss of 60 or 70 men. It is
a glorious affair, and has returned Roberts the attack
he made on the LITTLE BELT with interest.

" During the parley, Capt. HAWKER treble-shotted
his guns, and, when he bore up, he poured his first
broadside into the President with such a tremendous
effect, that the whole of her masts, rigging, and sails
came tumbling about their heads. The President be.
came completely unmanageable."

ME KING.

WiN OR CA/7114 SEPT. 21.
41 His ?Wares state has not varied for some titr4
past. (Signed)

" N. HALTOM). " M. BAIN&
4' W. HEBERDIN. 41R. wII.LIII "

His MAJrSTY yesterday afternoon walked througk
the rooms in the Castle, accompanied by some of the
Physicians.

THREE SISTERS.

Who wants a wife ?—I know three Sister gq.
No ♦ulgar Afar:trey:, Jam, or Jaws are they.
No!—they have names enough to fill a swish
Min Barbara. Adismo-41fisrpretta;
Miss Lessard,
And MLA

Tilt AWAY.
Frorii\every quarter of this country, where the Irisq
Militia have arrived, we hear nothing but praise;
their steadiness and soldier-like appearance is spoken
of highly by every General Officer who has seen
them.

The Waterford Militia and Westmeath Militia
tontinue in transports at Spithead, tht former regi-
=eat is bound for Harwich, the Westmeath for
Dover Castle. The Louth and some other regiments
*re at Plymouth.

The 2d battalion of the gallant 45th regiment, corn.
rnanded by Colonel Foam, is at Hilsea Barracks—
the 2d battalion, 57th regiment, at the elegant new
B irracks, at Winchester.

Embarkations of men, horses, and stores of every
description, are going on every Jay at Portsmouth
and Plymouth, for Lord WELLINGTON'S army. Many
Officers have lately gone out. Those able Officers,
Generals LEITH and HOUSIITON, are about to return
to the Army.

It is a matter of the deepest regret that our fine
tavalry continues to be surprised or taken by the
enemy. Another party of the 11th Light Dragoons
have lately been surprised, with a Lieutenant.
The Phoenix and Monarch transports have arrived
from Cork at Plymouth, with the Leitrim Militia on
boarJ.

Wednesday two transports sailed from Falmouth,
With the East Kent Militia on board, under convoy
bf his Majesty's brig BLOODROUND.
ft is said to be the intention of Ministers immedi.
stely to send out a further reinforcement of between
three and 4000 men to the British army in Portugal.
EXTRACT OE A LETTER FROM AN OFFICER o► THE
ROYAL DRAGOONS, DATED EL ISISDOZ, sec. 20.

cs Vtre are all on the alert, but in a state of Iner.
tainty what the result of our movements may be. fl•
MARMONT does not appear inclined to quit his present
quarters. We are more healthy now than when in
the plains of Estramadura, but the heat has been
much against us, and when the cold weather sets in,
we hope to do better,Notwithstanding our fatigues
the army Is in excellent spirits, and high condition.
Lord WELLING•TON has done all in his power to make
tis comfortable ; and we (the cavalry) have been
doubly fortunate is our commanding officer, Sir STA-
In.wros COTTON, who has conducted the operations
of the cavalry, during the three last campaigns, in
high style—he is a most active and excellent officer,
and has endeared himself to every good soldier under
his command. We expect reinforcements. Our chi
friendsi the 8d Dragoons, join our brigade.-.-Captain
Dt:noty, Aid-de-camp to Sir STAPLETON COTTIN,
a most valuable officer, is appointed Governor of Be-
lem Castle, the cavalry depot.—General GRAHAM has
succeeded Sir B. SPENCER in his command ; and Sir
W.C. Bettr..,Fono is recruiting .his health near Lisbon.
We had 8,500 sick on the 6th of August."