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audacity tow teoneng no realm theito appear:we
at the house of Portage% -sad carry off the bones
which were there.
A person who has just arrived from Castile, relates
that a large convoy bad been intercepted which was
conducting from Valladolid to Burgos. the spoils of
the city and province of Salamanca, and that there
had entered many of the escort wounded inValladolid.
On the 2d instant arrived a caravan from Anda-
lusia. In it came the English and Spaniards made
prisoners in •Tuengerola and Baza ; they amount to
450 men ; there likewise came with it 300 waggons
of French sick and wounded, and during the night a
much larger number of the latter entered.
They say the plague is in Andalusia, and the
French magnify the destruction it causes ; but not-
withstanding this the talk of the speedy departure of
a large convoy for that province, and a decree has
been issued by Joseph, ordering all the olive trees in
the roads leading to the same, to be cut down, under
pretext that they afford a retreat to the brigands.
This is a proof that so great tranquillity does not
prevail in the interior of Andalusia, as they have
hitherto asserted.

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Governor Belliard, accompanied by various engi.
neers, has viewed the ground towards Fuente Castil-
Jana. They talk of forming a camp between Fuen-
canel, Hortaliza and Chamartin.
The mail from France has arrived. The report
among the French is, that Bonaparte is coming in
person to Spain with numerous reinforcements.
wzczma ER 8.

On the 4th, in the morning, more troops set out to
reinforce those of Guadalaxara. That night and the
succeeding, until break of day, many discharges of
musketry and artillery were heard at a distance. On
the sth, in the morning, 14 carts full of wounded
entered from the side of Guadalaxara ; and in the
evening 200 beds were prepared for a still greater
numbfr which was expected.
On the 6th, •arious dispatches arrived from Qua-
dalaxara, which, from the mysterious silence preser-
ved, and other appearances, do not seem to have been
very satisfactory.

On the 7th, several carts of wool, from the above-
mentioned town, arrived, escorted by 200 infantry,
and 60 horse of the Royal Guards ; they were con-
veyed to the Palace of Buena.vista. Frequent dis-
patches arrive from that part, but nothing transpires.
The convoy of Andalusia, composed of 200 carts,
accompanied by the Count of Montareo, set out on
the 4th, at seven in the morning, but at ten still re-
mained in sight of Madrid ; the escort, which con-
sisted of from 800 to 1000 men, having been delayed
for some hours. In letters from Seville, which were
distributed on the same day, and are of the 24th,
there is mention of raising the siege of the Isla ; and
those from Corduba say, that many personi had ar-
rived there from the lower country, and that many
more were expected.
Since the Sd, when the convoy from Andalusia ar-
rived, and with it two Aide-de-Camps of Marshal
Soult, the Palace of Godoy, where the said Marshal
resided, has been preparing. Two covered carriages
among those which came with the convoy, have at the
same time been taken to the house of Medinacile,
where Sebastian resided.
Azanza has arrived, escorted by 700 men. He
does not appear to have returned from Paris greatly
satisfied, and the most profound silence is observed
relative to the result of his commission, and that of
Almenara. Some persons who have accompanied
him on the journey say, that there is no living in
Paris, 'and that the Emperor is the object of the
curses of every one.
The convents of nuns have been subjected to new
examinations. The French talk much of the number
of troops to be collected here. Never have they had
so much recourse to conceal their movements, and to
learn those of the Spanish forces, nor have they eves
appeared more solicitous to hide the one or to disco-4
ver the other.
All paper money has lost much of its currency, but
the vales of Ferdinand are worth 8 per cent. more
than those of Joseph.
SITTING OF THE CORTES, DECEMBER 16.
The project of a few plan of administration for a
the provinces of Spain, presented* the Committee
appointed for that purpose, formed Ile subject matter
of discussion. Several Members spoke for and against
the project, but the Congress came to no determina-
tion op the subject. In the Sitting of the 17th, the
same discussion was resumed, but did pot lead to any
determination of the Cortes.
PRIVATE LETTER.—CORUNNA, JAN. 11.
The French continue in Oviedo, and the last attack
intended to have been made on the 27th of December,
could not be carried into effect, in consequence of the
division of Count de Priegue not having arrived in
time. Senor Acuna, who was Minister for the Affairs
of Grace and Justice to Charles IV. has been arrested
in Corunna, and conveyed into Castile. There have
also been some other arrests ; but though revolu-
tionary designs are talked of, nothing. I believe, was
kneaded beyond such a change in the public autho-
rity, as might be calculated to produce greater acti-
vity. The election of the Deputies for the Cortes
has been completed in the province of Asturias, and
among those chosen, are Count Toren°, Don Au.
gusten Arguelles, and Don A. De la Vega, three
Gentlemen well known in this country-,
„td whose
appointment will certainly do honour both to the pro-,
vine which has electedthem, and to the respectable
body of which they are about to become marnbere;
JANUARY IS.-7We have npt received any farther
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the interior of this kingdoth is agitated by dif-
t parks. The other day General Porlier, at the
bead of some of his troops, arrested the Junta of the
Asturias at Castropol, but no one is acquainted with
the cause of this extraordinary measure.
INTERCEPTED LETTER.
Corbel!, Dec. 17.
" It appears that General Junot, jealous of the ge.
neral command given to Massena in Portugal, pro-
duced a failnre in one operation by not obeying his
orders and effecting a junction necessary to the suc-
cess of the operation. Massena therefore deprived
Junot of his command, arrested him, and sent him to
Paris : the Emperor confirmed this measure, and the
General, it is said, will be shot.
44 2. Prince Ferdinand is to marry the sister of our
Empress, and to ascend the throne of Spain ; reserv-
ing Catalonia and Biscay for France, the former of
which belonged to France under Louis XIV.
,6 3. King Joseph returns to Naples.
di 4. The King of Naples to be King of Poland ;
and in order to form that kingdom, the Emperor of
Russia has been asked for his part of the old partition
of Poland—Austria cedes her part voluntarily.
S. Prince Berthier is to be King of Prtissia, and
hence it is Rot necessary to ask Prussia for her part
of Poland.
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6. Masseaa is to be King of Portugal, and must
conquer his kingdom by the aid of the French and
Spaniards, who will be united under the same colours;
it will be the same with the Kingdom of Poland and
Prussia—the new Kings must go and conquer them
from Russia and Prussia. It is probable that our
force, and the forces of Germany, and all the Rhenish
Confederacy, will be united for the grand operation.
46 Such is the news of the day, w-hich is derived
front good sources."

Lord ARDEN attended yesterday, as Lord in Wait.
ing, at St. James's Palace, and Lady ARDEN accom-
panied his Lordship to see the Bulletin issued con-
cerning his Muss-rv's health.
Among the Female Nobility enquiring after his
MAJILSTY'S health, was the venerable Lady MARY
CODER, surviving daughter of the Duke of ARGYLZ,
who, though upwards of 90 years of age, retains her
usual active disposition and'How of spuds.
A few days ago, his MAJESTY, addressing one of
his attendant Physicians, told him, that the Duchess
t 1 BRVWSWICK had desired him, about six months
ago, whenever he was indisposed, to take the advice
of that Physician, as she had a higher opinion of him
than of any other whom she had seen sinee her re-
turn to this country. The Physician, whose name it
might appear invidious to mention, considering that
such an instance of recollection would be a striking
test of his MAJESTY'S convalescence, took an early
opportunity of waiting upon the Duchess of BRUNS•
WICK, and had the pleasure to receive from her Royal
Highness a full confirmation of what his &Imam!
had related.
Yesterday the Judges met in the King's Bench
Treasury Chamber, Westminster Hall, to choose their
respective Circuits.
MIDLA sno—Lard Ellenborougb, Mr. Baron Wood.
Nosed[--Lord Chief Justice Mansfield, Mr. Justice Grow
Hosts—Lord Chief Baron. Mr. Justice Heath.
Norrusay—Mr. Baron Thomson, Mr. Justke Le Blanc.
l Oxsoan—Mr. Justice Lawrence, Mr. Baron Graham.
Wear. inti—Mr. Justice Chambre, Mr. Justice Bayley.
There are nearly 2000 French Officers on parole
at Kelso, in private lodgings.

The Duke of Bloom) has given notice to the Fire-
Offices, in which the late Theatre of Drury-lane was
insured, to lay out the insurance-money in restoring
the buildings under the poweraof the Building Act.
Atm/.None DAVISON, Esq. was liberated from
Newgate on Saturday last, the term of his confuse-
ment having expired.
The name of one of the Gentlemen saved from the
Elizabeth Indiaman is Lieutenant, and not Doctor,
JACKSON, of the 24th Native. Infantry, as printed yes.
terday by mistake. The French Officer who came
by the cartel with dispatches for the Transport Board 4,
is Capitaine de Previte.
On Saturday last, the day before the release of the
British prisoners belonging to the Elizabeth, a most
gallant affair was witnessed in the roads of Dunkirk.
A British brig of war, dashing in close to the pier
and under the French batteries, cut out from thence
a French transport laden with naval stores, bound
from Boulogne to Flushing. The enterprise was
executed with so much skill and rapidity, that the
prize was gone before the batteries could be brought
to bear upon the brig with effect. The same brig
hailed the cartel on her passage, to enquire after eau.
'friends at Dunkirk, and what the folks of that town i
thought of the prank that had been played them the
Other day ?
A quantity of bale goods, glass, and other wares
belonging to the Elizabeth, was driven on shore from
the wreck; and the French Government, faithful to
its burning system, caused a pile of them to be made
below the door of the gaol, where they were con-
sumed.
In the course of last week, a British prisoner, said
to be a Captain in the West-India trade, effected his
escape from prison at Dunkirk, which was considered
as a great exploit ; the wall which surrounds the pri-
son being at least 50 feet high. He accomplished his
object by means of a rope, but still remains on the
other side the water, though undiscovered.
The many attempts that have beep recently made
I by British prisoners to effect their escape from French I
prisons, have induced the Government of that coun-
try to resort to an extraordinary measure ; a decree,
according to the report of the prisoners, having been
published, that any prisoners who should be found
attempting to escape, shall be tried by a Military
Commission, and, if found guilty, shall be sentenced
to the gallies for four years.
Mess;.LAN;—vire have some further arrivals of
Wheat tu.day, with tolerable quantities on hand ;
sales dull nearly at last prices—Barley ready sale and
fully keeps its price—r Malt somewhat dearer—Very
few Beans of the two kinds, and higher—New Ticks
88s. to 435. Old as under—There are large arrivals
of Oats, chiefly second and inferior, and those clleaper
...Flour continues at late prices,
psusaAs. !solstice as willidlk•
1111 1. Ws. 90s. limos (old), 54,. 375,
Pies PIN Ws. 1001. lick ditto (old), 4.5. alti
Ryttoese), piks. Ws. Oats, ;se Sas. es,.
Os, IU. rsladd dtut, sok 3Ss. od.
1t:1.404. 7111. Potato. dlOO, ot. 35..
Feu (Wiwi), /to. ass Rape 8504,.444, Xst.
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