Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-07-26
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From the London Statesman.

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They contain a most important article, as
60 the truth of which we have every reason
to.be alarmed-namely, that the allied ar
my has been defeated in another engage
ment with Massena. Bonaparte is still
pursuing his tour of pleasure with his en-
press and infant king. The imperial party
left Caen On the 26th ult. on their way for
Cherburgh.
The more we contemplate the situation
of the allied army in the peninsula, the more
we are convinced that the termination of the
contest must prove fatal TO our brave conn-
trymen In that quarter.
BY the Anholt Mail we have letters from
St. Petersburgh, as late as the nth May.
They do not at all countenance the idea
of an imme diate war between Russia and
France.
We have great pleasure in stating, what
the Naval World will rejoice to hear, viz.
that Bonaparte has at length consented that
the gallant Captain Fame should be exchang-
ed for French Captain de Vaisseau, nam
ed Callot, and that his arrival at England
may be expected by the first cartel from
Morlaix.
June $.
Important Intelligence.
At the moment our paper was going to
press, it was strongly rumoured that yes.
sci had arrived from Alicant, the master Of
which says" 1t was rumoured there and
confidently believed that Massena, rein
forced by Suchet, from Catalonia, with
$4,000 men, had attacked Sir Brent Spen-
Ger on the oath ult. and after a sanguinary
contest, in which vast numbers were slain
on each side, the English were obliged to
retire from the position they occupied. The
Captain, whose name we hear Is Wilson,
left Alcant on the goth ult.
No official Bulletins as to the state of his
majcsty's health have yet been published.
We learn, however, from the most authen.
tic private sources, that his majesty's dis
order, which is principally confined to the
mind, has been so long protracted, that lit.
tie or no hopes are entertained of his ever
resuming the Royal Functions. His ma
jestv is said to have been more tranquil
through the whole of Yesterday than he had
been since he was seized with the violent
paroxysm on Friday. But although he
slept six hours on Monday night, he awoke
with so low pulse yesterday morning, as
to be unable to take any exercise. The
swelling in his legs is not considered i'm
medlat>ly dangerous.
A most interesting document has reach.
ed this country relative to the affairs of Por-
tugsi 1t is proclamation issued by lord
Wellington at Lisbon, in conse quence of
the government of Portugal having refused
10 publish it. Last year lord Wellington
commended to the people of Portugal, in
the probable line of the French march, to
remove III their valuables within the lines
for safe custody. This the government
would not publish at the time. The noble
lord has now printed it at his own press !;
and in a second column publishes another,
in which he says, that the prudence of his
recommendation is now proved. 1t his ad.
vice had been followed, they would not
have had to deplore the loss they had suffer
ed; and he again warns them to be on their
guard-and even now to place their proper.
ty out Of the reach of the enemy, and after
oil they may attempt, and even be able to
return.
The American consul ha. arrived from
France, having left Paris on the 26,h nlt
Itiss supposed that he has brought from Mr..
Russell, charge d'affaires in that city, fur
ther confirmation of the REIMBURSEMENT of
American shipping and property in the
French harbors.
Yesterday his majesty completed his Esd
year, but in consequence of the unfortunate
state of his Maiesty's health, the day was