The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-02-11
FOREIGN iNl..ii.i>sr3.C
L.fTEST FROM FRA.NCE.

Arrived at Salem, on Thursday last, the
st-sailing armed pilot-boat sch. Fost-boy,
Glover, from Marseiles, with very ,aiua-
BILE cargo Sailed 24in. Dec OH the east
end Minorca was chased Dy f.igate, which
from her temperance and management lhey
supposed TO be an Algerine. lew leagues
east of Cape de Gait fell in with BRITISH
convoy bound down, from which they reoei'-
ed number of shot, but got clear OF chem,
and passed through the Gut OF Gibraltar on
the lst of Jan. in CO. with another vessel
which displayed English colors III The Gut
a suspicious bii, made towards the Post Boy,
but on giving her d few guns she shcered on.
Of Cape May, seven days since, was chased
hv two ships of war, many OF whose shot
Acw over her, but she again fortunately csca-
PED by swift sailing
The old report OF Bonaparte's death was
prevaIent at a,seilles when The Post-Boy
Hft. One account states that he was shot at
and wounded by one ot mis- own soldiers, and
shortly after died. Auolher, that tearing his
wound would not be mortai,in III OF dcsper-
alton he pat the finishing stroke himself OF
all the stories ever yet received of the death
of Bonaparte, this is the most awkward.
With respect 10 the French Amy, the ac-
count generally was, that they were on rap
Id retreat to Poland, on account OF scarcity OF
provisions, there 10 winter, aud in the spring
10 re.ente- Russia,and march &c Pctersbursh.
TR4.NSL. f7T0N,S.
Wllad, Aau. 1I-rhe manGuvres of Prince Sch
wartzenburg, commander Of the .inst'taH tro1psl
look as if he intended to return his corps 70 rlsk.
WiLaa, .Acp. 25.-The address OF the General
Confederation has produced here the greatest effect
The Polish levy is organized in all the provinces, and
the enthusiasm Of the people al its height From all
quarters they pouring provisions and forage into
the magazines Of the Grand Army. 1t will occ aston
sacrifice to furnish it with provisions until the
spring will enable il march to Petersburgh Prince
Schwartzenbcrg, after annihilang the Russian corps
under General Sacken, is again moving forward
Tschischakoff is vigorously pursued his corps may
6ld itself beween two fires after the movement which
= part of the grand army has made upon Orscha. by
its last movements it appears to threaten Witscn-
stein and Tschischskot at We daily expect
news of this double movement.
Vienna, .Nov 23--We learn {. .om Warsaw that a
division Of the Duke of Bellunos corps occupy Mir
and Neswiez. Gen. Donbrowski is AT Schultz The
Lflnce of Schwartzsnburg occupy the district of
WolkowisE near the Moteczscz He is preparing
TO advance
Beriia, Dec 1.-The corps dc reserve, command
ed by Gen. LoIson, directs its march from Ti!st to
wards Wilma.
PARIS, Dec. III Private letters from Wilma dated
Nov 30 state that letters had beeu received from the
Emperor, written the 9th, and da, ed at Stutzenka,
near taroisborsow ne continuing his move
ments, and enjoy ed the best health He expect
ed IN wilma in the of the week The army was
in good state the fine weather continued and fa-
vored the motions Of the army in singular de-
gree. M
Prince Schwartztn5urg had obtained anew great
advantages over the enemy, and exhibited great mil-
ary talents. His advanced guard arrived at Slouim
just as the enemy. who did not think him SO near,
quilted it. 1900 Russians uidcr Sackcn remained
in the rear, anG cut off from Tschischakoff.
Gen. Regnier balled in order to face this corps,
which bcng made knowato Prince Schw.rtzenbcrg,
he marched viii two Austrian divisions. The Rus
sian general. seeing his danger, attempted to force
passage the Is ID, AT Wskowick, bul rep ilsed
with great loss. Tie 16lh passed in manuuv-
ring. The .7th the enemy attacked, and re pulls
ed at all points The 1911 the Two armies engaged
and the enemy was completely rouled-from to
1000 killed wounded, $40 prisoners, 30 calssons
completely furnished. with At enormous quantity OF
baggage, are fruits of THIS day. No part of the
wreck of this army will DC able To Join the main ar
nv All that can make their escape must throw
themselves into voihyn'a-
Han6u-1, Dec. g. The Icfcat Of General sacken
is confirmed His corps is Hying heIter.s .skcter be-
fore Gen. Regnier. Many s,rAgglcrs AID deserers
are picked up. and tIle enemy leaves all his
wounded
Baron de Scheyter encountered the f,h regiment
,f the Ukraine, ~hich was moving 10 pinsk 10 JOIN
rschtchskofi, hTsed j, vith scIid- ,rs u .csch