may lawfully trade to and from Monte fended by the cross fire of three bat Video in South America, but that it teries; Lieutenant Campbell was the shall not be lawful for any slave or only person wounded on the occasion: slaves to be landed or imported into and subsequently of two other Spanish that city or its dependencies. brigs. And also another letter from Commodore Sir Samuel Hood, dated on board his Majesty's ship Centaur, Funchal Bay, Madeira, May 18, 1807, inclosing the following letter from Captain Shipley: This Gazette also contains a notification, that the king has judged it expedient to direct that the blockade of the Straits of the Dardanelles and of Smyrna, already constituted by his Majesty's naval forces and those of his allies, shall be maintained and enforced in the strictest manner. The Baron Jacobi Kloest has been reinvested with the character of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from the King of Prussia. The Gazette of May 19, contains an account of the capture of L'Alerte, French privateer, of 14 guns and 85 men, by his Majesty's ship Pallas, Captain George Miller; and likewise the capture of the French privateer brig, L'Austerlitz, of 18 guns and 125 men, by his Majesty's ship Circe, Captain Hugh Pigot, SIR, His Majesty's ship Comus, of Canaria, May 9, 1807. I have the honour to relate to you the particulars of a gallant exploit performed last night by the boats of his Majesty's ship, under the direction of Lieutenant George Edward Watts, and assisted by Lieutenant Hood Knight and Mr. Jeaffreson Miles, master's mate, with a party of petty offi cers, seamen, and Royal Marines, in the Port of Grand Canaria. A large armed felucca, with his Catholic Majesty's colours flying, had been for the three last days lying under the protection of a strong fort and two batteries; and the wind yesterday evening proving favourable she was boarded by Lieutenant Watts, in the large cutter, under a severe fire of mus ketry from between thirty and forty sol diers sent to assist in her defence; and he had nearly cleared her deck when the two other boats, which did not row so weli, arrived, and fully accomplished the business. Her cables were now cut and the boats The Gazette of June 2, contains a Jetter from Captain Edward Cheetham, of his Majesty's armed ship Sally, giving an account of an action fought by that ship, near Dantzic, against a French force on the banks of the Vistula, of between 2 and 3000 took her in tow, (the enemy having had men, in which the French sustained the precaution to send sails and rudder on considerable loss, though Captain shore) when a hawser, fast under water Cheetham was obliged to haul down astern, was manned in the fort, and the the river in consequence of the rapi- vessel dragged nearly under the muzzles of dity of the current. He had several the guns before it could be cut, upon which men wounded but none killed. an exceeding heavy fire from all the bat teries was commenced, and continued till she was out of sight. Captain Drummond, of his Majesty's ship Dryad, gives an account of the capture of the Josephine, French privateer, of 4 guns and 44 men. The Gazette of June 6, contains a letter from the captain of his Majesty's sloop Pheasant to Admiral Stirling, acquainting him that a detachment of British troops, under Lieut.-colonel Pack, had taken possession of Colonia del Sacramento, on the River Plata. The Gazette of June 9, contains a letter from Commodore Sir Samuel Hood, K.B. dated on board his Majesty's ship Centaur, at sea, March 16, 1807, inclosing a letter from Captain Shipley, of his Majesty's ship Comus, stating the capture of six Spanish brigs, which were moored in the Puerto de Haz, Grand Canaria, and de She proves to be the St. Pedro Spanish packet, having a cargo of bale goods, &c. &c. from Cadiz, bound to Buenos Ayres. This was effected with the loss of one man killed, and five wounded. Mr. Watts has several wounds, but none of them dangerous; and I feel convinced his gallant conduct, with the exertions of every officer and man employed on this service, will meet your approbation. Twenty-one of the enemy's troops were made prisoners, eighteen of whom are wounded; the rest, excepting a few who swam on shore, were killed, as was her captain and some of her crew. from Cadiz, the Lord Keith, bound from She had captured, since her departure London to Mogador. His Majesty's ship has taken and destroyed, since the 1st instant, the St Fran cisco Spanish lugger, with wheat and salt; and La Louisa schooner, in ballast: the file wounded) retired to Aboukir, in good latter perfectly new. order, without molestation, from whence 1 directed them to return to Alexandria. I am, &c. CONWAY SHIPLEY. This has certainly been a very heavy and The Gazette of June 13, contains a letter from Captain Nicholas, of the unexpected stroke upon us, more especiLark sloop, mentioning the particu- ally as every information led me to conlars of the destruction of some small be trifling; and every precaution was reclude, that the opposition, if any, would craft on the Spanish main. The supplement to this Gazette, published on Sunday, the June, contains the following intelligence: commended that prudence could suggest. Finding, however, by the renewed re14th of presentation of Major Misset, corroborated by the personal application of the Sorbagi, or chief magistrate, in the naine of the peo Downing-street, June 13, 1807. ple at large, that a famine would be the The following intelligence has been re- certain and immediate consequence of our ceived by Viscount Castlereagh one of his remaining at Alexandria without the occuMajesty's principal secretaries of state, from pation of Rosetta, I have, with the concur Major-general Alexander M Kenzie Fraser, rence, advice, and co-operation of rear adcommanding his Majesty's land forces in miral Sir Thomas Louis, (who commands Egypt, transmitted in a letter from the the squadron here since the departure of Sir Right Hon. General Fox, to the Right John Duckworth) detached another corps, Hon. William Windham. under the command of the honourable Extract of the copy of a letter from Ma- Brigadier-general Stewart and Colonel Osjor-general A. M. Fraser to the Right Hon. William Windham, dated Alexandria, April 5, 1807, transmitted to him by General Fox, the original not having been rece ved. SIR, My letter of the 27th ultimo has already informed you, that in consequence of the strong representation of Major Misset, his Majesty's resident here, (a copy of which I then transmitted) stating the risk the inhabitants of Alexandria run of being starved, unless Rosetta and Rahmanie were taken possession of by his Majesty's troops, I had, with the concurrence of rear-admiral Sir John Duckworth, detached the 31st regiment and Chasseurs Britanniques, under Major-general Wauchope and Brigadier-general Meade, for that purpose. wald, (as per margin) to effect this purpose; without which it appears impossible that the measure, proposed by his Majesty's ministers, of keeping possession of Alexandria can be accomplished. * Detachment of Royal Artillery, detachment of 20th Light Dragoons, detachment of Seamen, Light Infantry Battalion, 1st Battalion of 35th regiment, 2d Battalion of 78th regiment, Regiment de Roll, amounting in the whole to about two thousand five hundred men. Extract of a dispatch from Major general Fraser to the Right Hon. H. E. Fox, dated on board his Majesty's ship Canopus, Aboukir Bay, April 24, 1807. I have the mortification to acquaint I am now under the disagreeable neces- you, that the second attempt that I thought sity of acquainting you, that, contrary to necessary to make against Rosetta has all expectation, this measure did not suc- failed, owing to a great reinforcement of ceed. Our troops took possession of the the enemy being sent down the Nile from heights of Abourmandour (which command Cairo, which overpowered our troops, and the town) without any loss; but, from cir- obliged them to fall back with the loss (I 'cumstances as yet unexplained, the general, am grieved to say) of nearly one thousand instead of keeping his post there, unfortu- men in killed, wounded, and missing. nately was tempted to go into the town Among the latter are Lieutenant-colonel with his whole force, without any previous M'Cleod, Major Vogelsang, and Major examination of it, when the troops were so Mohr. Brigadier-general Stewart, who severely handied from the windows and commanded the troops on this service, is tops of the houses, without ever seeing their only now upon his march towards Alexanenemy, that it was thought expedient to dria with the remainder of his force, and retire, more especially as Major-general has not yet sent me the details; but, as Wauchope was unfortunately killed, and the admiral thinks it necessary to dispatch the second in command, Brigadier-general the Wizard brig immediately from this bay Meade severely wounded. to Messina, I think it necessary to give you The troops, I understand, although cer- all the information I am at present in postainly placed in a most trying and perilous session of, and shall send you the particusituation, behaved extremely well; and, lars of this unfortunate affair by his Maafter having suffered, I am sorry to say, jesty's ship Thunderer, which will leave very materially in killed and wounded Alexandria very soon; and, as I have not (170 rank and file killed and 251 rank and time to acquaint his Majesty's ministers of this event by this opportunity, I must re- president of a country, wishing to be ranked quest you to have the goodness to do it as amongst the civilized nations of the work, soon as possible. (Signed) GEO. AIREY, FOREIGN EVENTS. America. The British sloop of war Driver, a vessel interdicted by the president from entering the American harbours, anchored lately abreast of Fort Johnson, in the harbour of Charleston. Two United States officers, of that fort, waited upon the governor on the day following, to consult with him on measures necessary to be taken to expel her from the port. The commandant of Fort Johnson addressed a jetter to the commanding officer of the said vessel, of which the following is a copy: Fort Johnson. L'arbour of SIR, Charleston, 4 p.m. May 2. The president of the United States haying, by proclamation, bearing date the 3d of May, 1805, for ever interdicted his Britannic Majesty's sloop of war Driver, from entering any port of the United States; and the said vessel having entered this port, in contempt of the said proclamatio, ny duty compels me to demand that the Driver do depart from this harbour from the date hereof. Need I add, Sir, how repugnant it would be to my feelings should any blood be spilt, which must inevitably be the case if the -communication be not complied with. Lieutenant Wyndham, of the Artillery, is charged with the delivery of this: he will receive your reply. Iam, Sir, your most obedient servant, MICHAEL KALTEISEN. To the commanding officer of his Britannic Majesty's sloop Driver. His Majesty's ship Driver, Rebellion it would, in the opinion of liberal and enlarged minds, have disgraced even the sanguinary pen of a Robespierre, or the most miserable petty s'ate in Barbary. It appears, that the supposed offence is to be rendered by a repetition of the circumstances complained of, and that on those who, so .far from having any thing to do with the supposed aggression, were not even on or near the American coast at that time. And, this moment be pending, with the concur as Captain Whitby's trial may probably at rince of the United States, and the proclamation resting on his being brought to justice, it ought to have been thought of. However, as my proceeding to sea comes within the limits of my intentions, according to the orders I am under, I shall do so whenever the pilot thinks poper; which orders have for their view the advantage of the American flag, as well as the protection of the British But, I must observe, that difficulty I have experienced in obtain ing a sufficient quantity of water for the purposes I wish, obliges me to have recourse to such methods as are completely within my power, which I otherwise should not have thought of. In the mean time, it is necessary to inform you, that his Majesty's ship under my command, is all times ready to resist and punish any insult that may be offered to the flag she has the henour to bear, to the last drop of blood that shall remain of the dutiful and loyal subjects of a beloved sovereign and an exalted country. I have the honour to be, Sir, your humble servant, To Capt. Kalteisen, &c. &c. Fort Johnson, S. C. WILLIAM LOVE. Burr, which took place in the capitol The final examination of Colonel at Richmond, before the Chief Justice, of the United States, terminated in the giving security on the part of that Roads, Charleston, May 3, 1807. gentleman, of 10,000 dollars, to apSIR,I have received your letter; and, pear before the federal court at Richhaving some doubts as to the authority by mond, on the 22d of May. The which it was written, I thought proper to charges made against him by the atsatisfy myself on that head before I should torney for the United States, were reply. By the threat it contains, you appear, like your government, to have some ing the means for an expedition 1st, For setting on foot, and providthing to learn. A British subject knows too well how to respect and obey the laws against the territories of a nation at of his own country, to offer intentionally peace with the United States. 2d, For committing High Treason against the United States. an outrage on those of others, when once they are known to be so; but, I have to phserve, the proclamation you mention to After the hearing of counsel on have been issued, in May 1805, I know no both sides, Colonel Burr addressed thing of; of that which was issued in May the court; he principally relied on his 1806, I have only to say, that so far from two former acquittals, and enquired . being either creditable or becoming in the whether there was probable cause to suppose him guilty, when in Kentucky and the Mississipi Territory, where the greatest alarm had been excited against him, the civil tribunal had pronounced him innocent. The court refused to insert in his commitment the charge of Treason, leaving it to the attorney of the United States to prepare an indictment, should he be furnished with the necessary testimony. British America. The trade of the extensive province of Upper Canada is rapidly increasing, and the intercourse with the distant tribes of Indians is safe and uninterrupted, even as far as the Pacific Ocean. duchy of Saxe Weimar, by the invasion of the French in October, 1806, has been estimated 1,726,140 dollars, besides $5 houses burnt. Amongst other articles the French got $1,762 bottles of brandy, and 182,280 bottles of wine. The Easter Fair at Leipsic resembled a market, where a death-like silence psevailed, and no business was transacted, because neither the Greek nor the Polish Jews were present, and consequently the streets which they frequented were empty. Most of the inns were deserted, and the city stalls which were formerly so much frequented, had nothing to do. The Polish Jews not doing business by His Majesty has presented a superb commission, specie was scarce, the service of sacramental plate and can- consequences of which were much delabra of the most curious work- felt, as well by foreign as native mermanship, for the altar of the great chants. The number of foreigners church at Quebec. His Majesty's who visited this fair used formerly arms are richly embossed on each to amount to 30 and 35,000. At article, and the whole service is cu- this fair there were no more than riously arranged in a mahogany case, 8000, most of them sellers, a great with a green silk curtain to draw be- many of whom did not take sufficient fore it. money to pay their travelling expenses. France. The removal of the sword and decorations of Frederick the Great, together with the colours taken from the Prussian army, to the Hotel of Invalids at Paris, took place on the 17th of May, with great pomp and solemnity. The sword of the Prussian monarch was borne by Marshal Monsey on horseback, preceded by several carriages, drawn by six horses belonging to the chief dignitaries of the empire; and their arrival at the place of Invalids was announced at half past two by several salutes of artillery. New South Wales. Tippa-he, one of the principal chiefs of New Zealand, with five of his sons, lately made a voyage to Sidney, to pay a visit of respect to Governor King. His majesty's brig the Lady Nelson was fitted up for his accommodation, and after remaining two or three months with the governor, he embarked on board that vessel on his return for New Zealand, loaded with presents from the government and the different families in Sydney. A whale fishery has been recently established on the coasts of New Zealand, Two large cases containing the and promises speedily to rise to great antiquities of Berlin and Potzdam importance. An intercourse has been have also arrived at Paris, and 150 opened with the natives on the sea cases containing the magnificent gal- shores, who are represented as much lery of pictures originally belonging more docile than when first discoto the Prince of Hesse Cassel, as well vered. Potatoes and many useful Euas the most precious articles of those ropean vegetables, introduced among of Brunswick, Shaldshaulm, and then of late years by some of the Wolfenbuttle. It is said that the English ships, are found to thrive imperial library has already received astonishingly, and the natives, conthe curious manuscripts contained in that of Wolfenbuttle, and which have been forwarded by M. Denon, director general of the Napoleon Museum. Germany. The damage sustained by the small trary to expectation, are attentive to their cultivation, and already raise considerable quantities for their own supply. Prussia. The garrison of Dantzic command West Indies. ed by General Kalkreuth surren- bardment, the place surrendered. dered on the 27th of May, to the Two thousand five hundred men, conFrench besieging army under Marshal siderable magazines of biscuit, eorn, Lefebvre. The garrison was allowed powder, and nearly 200 pieces of canto march out with the honours of non, are the results of this conquest, war, and retire on an agreement that which is important on account of the the troops composing it should not excellence of the works, and the situserve against France or her allies for ation of the fortress being the capital one year and a day. As soon as the of Silesia. The Russians have regarrison marched out the French oc- passed the Vistula, and the Grand cupied Dantzic with a strong force, Duke of Berg has crossed that river in and Bonaparte has since created Mar pursuit of them, and has taken the shal Lefebvre, hereditary Duke of suburb of Praga, and the emperor Dantzic, with possessions annexed to has given orders to Prince Jerome the title in the interior of France. to invest Breslau. The little fort of This is the first hereditary title Bona- Culmbach, called Plassemburg, was parte has created. blockaded by a battalion of Bavarians, and though furnished with provisions A new constitution has been formed for several months, the governor surfor the government of the island of St. rendered on the 24th of Nov. The Domingo. As to its general elements anniversary of the battle of Austerit does not differ much from those litz and the crowning of the emperor which were in force under Toussaint have been celebrated at Warsaw withr and Dessalines. The great principles of every free government, personal liberty, security of property, and freedom of religion, are recognised in it. Next to these, its merit consists in its simplicity, and its adaption to that The Thirty-ninth is dated Posen, degree of civilization and intelligence Dec. 7, and states that a courier had which may be supposed to prevail arrived with intelligence from the among the inhabitants of Hayti. The emperor, that the Prussians had deimperial diadem with all its vanities, clared war against the Porte, that affectation, and absurdity, has been Choczim and Render were surrounded broken and cast aside. A system of by their troops, that they had sudorder, religion, justice, and morality, has succeeded to the tyranny, licentiousness, and impiety, which prevailed during the rapacious government of the representatives of Bonaparte, and the ferocious rule of Dessalines who expelled them. This code holds out the greatest encouragement to commerce, and protection to merchants. BULLETINS OF THE FRENCH ARMY. [Continued from page 474). great enthusiasm. There were found in Plassemburg 68 pieces of cannon, and a great quantity of military stores of all kinds, and upwards of 750 soldiers. denly passed the Dneister and advanced as far as Jassy. General Michelson commands the Russian army in Wallachia. The Russian army under General Benningsen had evacuated the Vistula, and seemed inclined to retire into the interior. Marshal Davoust had passed the Vistula, and had established his head quarters before Praga. His advanced posts were on the Bug. The Grand Duke of Berg remained at Warsaw, and the Emperor had his, head quarters at Posen. The Thirty-eighth is dated Posen, Dec. 5.-Prince Jerome who commands the army of the allies, after The fortieth is dated Posen, Dec. having closely blockaded Glogau, and 9, and gives an account of Marshal caused batteries to be constructed Ney having passed the Vistula and around that place, proceeded with the entered Thorn on the 6th, where he Bavarian divisions of Wrede and came to action with the Prussians, Deroi, to watch the Russians, and left whom, after a trifling affair, he com General Vandamme and the Wirtem- pelled to evacuate the place. Some berg corps to continue the siege of were killed and 20 made prisoners. Glogau. The mortars and several This affair gave occasion to a very pieces of cannon arrived on the 29th singular exploit. The river, 200 of Nov. aud after a few hours bom- rods in breadth, was covered with ice, |