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ta, that an order of the English Government has arrived there, purporting, that for the future no flag shall be considered as neutral, and that all nations who are not in alliance with England shall be treated as enemies. A great many Russians have, it is stated, been detained, and which are to remain until further explanations take place between the courts of London and Petersburgh.

Copenhagen, Oct. 13. Christiansand was summoned by an English squadron in the beginning of September: the summons, however, was rejected; and the enemy, on attempting an attack, bravely repulsed.

Within these few days, some ships from Rostock and Memel, and travellers with them, have arrived. There is now no obstruction in the passage over the Great Belt.

Saxony, Oct. 13. According to private letters from Berlin, the period for the evacuation of that city is not yet settled. It is said, that the King has hired a house at Memel for a whole year, for which he pays twenty-five Frederics-d'or per month.. We have very slender hope of seeing the King, at Berlin, in any short time; of his return, and that of the treasury, at present there is not a single rumour.-The two centinels that were taken from the door of General Mollendorf, a few days since, have been replaced.

Lisbon, Oct.13. The alarining appearances respecting this country continue, with increased dismay, and we have but little hope of the fatal disaster being much longer suspended. We continue in a state of confusion, and are exerting ourselves to get away. We have no advice of the French troops having commenced their march from Bayonne, and in consequence, the convoy, which had been previously appointed to sail on the 12th, has been put off to the 16th, for the purpose of giving as much time as possible for the British subjects and vessels to get into readiness, as well as to see if some more English vessels may arrive in this river, as the number at present here is insufficient for the accommodation of the people, who are anxiously wishing to get way. Some of us are endeavouring to contrive to remain here in safety until the 10th of next month, for

the purpose of obtaining means to procure the amount of our debts from the

natives.

The reports here are so variable and confused, that it is quite impossible to give, with certainty, any opinion on the absolute intentions of the Government. One thing, however, appears past doubt, that if the French, on any pretext whatever, march an army here, the Prince Regent will go off to the Brazils. Every preparation continues to be made for such an event, under the pretence of sending the Prince de Beirs thither, with the title of Lord High Con

stable.

Gottenburgh, Oct. 16. Admiral Stanhope, withnine or ten sail of Danish ships of the line, besides several frigates, on their way to England, put into this barbour to-day. The Inflexible, of 74 guns, is also here, with a convoy from Copenhagen.

The king of France and suite, on board the Freja frigate, remain wind-bound.

It is reported that a great many of the English troops from Zealand will go into winter-quarters in this country; indecd, quarters are already engaged for a considerable number in Haaland and Scania.

Christianso. Oct. 16. The Danish flotilla, which was at Fredericksberne, has come into Frederickstadt, upon the Swedish frontiers, to pass the winter; a cutter and several gun-boats are also stationed at Frederickstadt, which take all the vessels that come near that place.

Hamburgh, Oct. 22. When the time approached which the capitulation of Copenhagen had fixed for the English to evacuate Zealand, the British Government made a pretended conciliatory proposition, by which it offered the choice of the re-establishment of the Danish neutrality, or a strict alliance with Great Britain. The cabinet of St. James's, in the first case, encouraged the hope, that an arrangement should take place, in conse quence of which, the Danish fleet should be restored in three years after the conclusion of a general peace. It demanded the cession of the island of Heligoland; and, in case of an alliance, it offered a powerful co-operation by land and sea, the guarantee of his Bri

taunic Majesty, or an equivalent, for the provinces which Denmark might lose in the course of the war; and, above all, a suitable extension of the Danish possessions in the Colonies.

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The English Government insisted, as an essential preliminary, that the Danish Government should consent to the continuance of the English troops in Zealand during the negotiation; and to give greater weight to its propositions, the Cabinet of St. James's thought proper to support them by an active co-operation of Sweden in its hostile measures against Denmark.-The Danish Cabinet contented itself with observing, in answer to this insulting and ridiculous proposition, That it had received the proposals and menaces of the Cabinet of London with equal indignation; and that after what had passed, there could be no question whatever of a separate arrangement between Denmark and Great Britain. Nothing can be more evident, than that the English Government, in making these overtures, had the twofold object of acquiring some degree of merit in the eyes of the nation, and of eluding the obligation to evacuate Zealand

Morlaix, Oct.25. We have been in the habit of sending flags of truce from time to time to London. It has been forbidden to allow any to proceed thither in future. No further communication ought to exist with that country, governed by the unjust and eternal enemies of the continent.

Lisbon, Oct. 25. All doubts with respect to the intentions of the Court of Portugal are removed. The following Proclamation, or Edict, was signed by the Prince Regent on the 20th ult. and ordered to be published on the 22d.

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It having been my greatest desire to preserve within my dominions the most perfect neutrality during the present war, upon the account of the acknowledged good effects that result from it to the subjects of this crown; but it being impossible to preserve it any longer, and reflecting at the same time how beneficial a general peace will be to humanity, I have judged it proper to accede to the cause of the continent, by uniting myself to his Majesty the Emperor of

the French and King of Italy, and to his Catholic Majesty, in order to contribute, as far as may be in my power, to the acceleration of a maritime peace : wherefore I am pleased to order, that the ports of this kingdom shall be immediately shut against the entry of all ships of war and merchant vessels belonging to Great Britain.

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Given at the Palace of Mafra, the 20th of October, 1807, by order of the Prince Regent, our Sovereign.-That all persons may have due notice, it is directed that this Edict be publicly affixJ. F. LUDOVICE.' Elsineur, Oct. 28. Yesterday notice was given by general orders, that the English are to be considered and treated as enemies both by sea and land. All English vessels which come within the range of cannon-shot are therefore fired at, and all the English are arrested as soon as they come on shore,

Yesterday fourteen or fifteen English vessels hove in sight, under convoy of a cutter: they were fired at, and four of them were taken. They came from London, and the masters stated, that at the time of their departure, it was generally reported in England, that on their arrival in the Sound peace would probably have been concluded with Denmark. It should therefore seem that those robbers still cherish the proud idea that the Danes feel disposed to compound with them. Two pieces of cannon have lately been mounted on the bridge, to prevent the English from making an attempt at night to land and retake their ships.

We learn from Helsingborg, that a Russian minister has arrived there, and opened a negotiation with the King of Sweden.

Helsinborg, Oct. 28. The Danish man of war the Neptunus, of 84 guns, one of the finest ships in the fleet, is ashore on a sand bank near the island of Wienn, and will be lost. Six hundred Highlanders, who were on board her, are on the island: it is expected she will be burnt.

Gottenburgh, Nov. 5. The report of an armistice between Sweden and France, until April next, has been current here, but it cannot be traced to any authentic source.

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Margate, Oct. 25.

ON Thursday last, a sudden and unexpected storm of wind from the S. W. caine on about four o'clock, and blew with such violence, that several pleasureboats, which were catching whitings, were driven to sea, in one of which were Mr. Salter, surgeon of the Infirmary, aud another person. They were picked up at eleven o'clock at night by a fishing smack, which, having lost all her sails in the storm, was drifted so near Mr. Salter's boat, that they fortunately discovered it just as it was sinking, be⚫ing nearly full of water; they regained the shore about one o'clock: another was brought in at two, and another not till morning, all safe.

London, Oct. 26. On Thursday, the Lord Mayor was in considerable danger on the river. He had been to the Medway, to hold a Court of Conservancy, and on his return, a squall laid the boat on her beam ends, with the sail in the water. By the activity of the men on board, she was most extraordinarily prevented from filling.

Canterbury, Oct. 28. Monday morning, between the hours of ten and eleven, a part of the steeple, with the bell, belonging to Luddenham church, Canterbury, fell down upon the middle of the church, and destroyed the pulpit, pews, &c. in that part of the building: A bricklayer was at the moment examining the steeple, and on removing some mortar, observed the key-stone of the arch giving way, when he luckily effected his escape, just in time to save himself from being buried in the ruins. London, Oct. 26. The arrangements for the Opera are not yet completely settled. The principal proprietor of the

theatre claims, under a deed of agreement between him and the deceased Mr. Goold, the direction of the enter tainments; and, as an advertisement shows, he has proceeded to engage a company of performers for the ensuing season. He has appointed Mr. D'Egville to be acting manager; and accordingly has for some time been employed in preparing the theatre for opening. On the other hand, Mr. Waters, a gentleman who was appointed executor to Mr. Goold, has been acting under his will as trustee; and we understand that he also has engaged a company, and has made preparations for opening. Both parties have workmen in the theatre. Both are painting and decorating; and both of them boast of the splendid exertions which will be made in the service of the public. On Saturday last, as both parties were at work in the theatre, a fracas took place, which is likely to bring the whole matter into a court of law.

Mr. D'Egville was superintending the painters and machinists in the painting room, when Mr. Waters interfered, and ordered them to desist, and to quit the place of which he was in possession. Mr. D'Egville declared that he would protect his people, and warned Mr. Waters off the premises. A scuffle ensued, in which Mr. D'Egville accused Mr Waters of being the aggressor. He applied for a warrant against Mr. Waters for the assault, and he was brought up to Bow-street, and examined by Mr. Read and Mr. Graham. Mr. D'Egville persisted in his charge, and Mr. Waters gave bail to appear at the quarter-sessions.

Yarmouth, Oct. 29. The Swedish ff

gate Freja is arrived this morning with his Majesty Louis XVIII. and suite on board. Nearly two hundred sail of transports and storeships arrived this morning, and have anchored in these roads. Several line of battle ships are now in sight, which are supposed to be Admiral Gambier and the Fleet from Copenhagen.

Last night, at eight o'clock, arrived in the Roads his Majesty's hospital ship Frederickswaern, Captain Hanchett, and Dr. Jamison, physician of the fleet, with the sick and wounded on board, who, we are happy to understand, are very few, as the fleet preserved excellent health. She parted with the Admiral, fleet, and convoy, all well, on Thursday, 40 leagues S. W. of Boomburgen.

Nov. 2-3. Free benefits, to which all the performers, and even the lowest assistants of the theatre, contributed their exertions gratis, were given at Sadler's Wells for the benefit of the relatives of the unfortunate sufferers by the late accident there.-N. B. The statement of the death of Mr. Chalkley, in the account we gave last month, was erroneous: he is, we are happy to say, alive, and perfectly recovered.

Yarmouth, Nov.2. This morning, Louis XVIII. landed with his suite from the Swedish frigate Freja, at Yarmouth, under the title of the Count De Lille, by which only he will be recognized during his stay in England. The Count came on shore in Admiral Douglas's barge, in the most private manner.

On his landing, he was received by Admirals Douglas and Essington, Captain Curry, of the flag ship, and Mr. Brooks, of the Alien Office, London. The party immediately assembled at the house of Admiral Douglas's secretary, which stood contiguous to the spot. Here the Count had his first interview with Monsieur (the Count D'Artois). The scene was truly interesting and affecting.

about two o'clock, the desperate and daring robber who has for some time past infested the country round Havant, Chichester, and Arundel, stopped a gentleman on horseback near Arundel, who having a good horse put spurs to him, and rode off with all speed; the robber discharged a pistol, which, however, providentially missed him. On Sunday morning, about 11, he stopped and robbed Mr. Rhodes, of Chichester, between Arundel and Midhurst.-In consequence of this daring robbery being made known, a number of gentlemen and others, in that part of the country, went in different directions, armed, in pursuit of the robber; among them were Mr. Poyntz, of Cowdray-park, near Midhurst, and Mr. George Sarjeant, son of Mr. Sarjeant, of Lavington. These gentlemen had not proceeded far from Lavington, when they observed a man, answering the description of the robber, and they supposed he was making towards them to rob them; they accordingly put themselves in a state of defence, by showing their pistols. The man went into a wood close by, and the gentlemen pursued him. Mr. Sarjeant called on him to surrender; but he refused, and made use of the most horrid paths and threats. Mr. Sarjeant ordered him again to surrender, or he would shoot him. He still refused, and Mr. Sarjeant presented a pistol at him, but at the same time desired the man to surrender, as he could not bear the thought of taking the life of a fellow-creature; at this instant, the man discharged a pistol at him, and killed him on the spot. The villain immediately threw off his shoes, hat, and gloves, great coat, leather-case used by dragoons to guard the locks of their carbines, and made his escape from Mr. Poyntz. It was supposed he concealed himself in the wood. All pursuit after him had proved fruitless up to Monday night, when our account left the country. The villain is supposed to be a native of Graffham, and has deserted from the navy and several regi

ments.

This morning Admiral Russell went in his boat to fetch the brother of Louis XVI. who will, probably, proceed first On Monday afternoon, in conseto Gosfield, which the Marquis of Buck-quence of the murder, a party of draingham has offered him. goons proceeded from that city in search of the murderer: they arrived at the

Chichester, Nov. 4. On Friday last,

coppice where he had concealed himself, which is near Petworth, and some surrounded it, while others dismounted, and entered by every avenue. After a strict search, they discovered him, and drove him out, without any frock, hat, or shoes on. He then ran swiftly some distance; but finding his pursuers to be close at his heels, he ran into a pond, when they immediately fired at him, and shot him dead. He was taken out of the pond, searched, and the watch, of which he had robbed Mr. Rhodes the day before, found on him. On examination of the body, he proves to be a labourer, living at a village called Grantham, near Petworth his name is James Allen. He had two loaded pistols about him, but from the close pursuit of the dragoons, he had no power to use them.

Ipswich, Nov. 6. Tuesday, about three o'clock, Louis XVIII. arrived at the Great White Horse in this town, from Yarmouth, attended by Prince de Condé, Monsieur, Duc d'Angouleme, Duc de Bourbon, Due de Grammont, and suite, and after changing horses, set off for Gosfield-park, in Essex, the seat of the Marquis of Buckingham. On their arrival at the Three Cups, Colchester, a great concourse of persons of all ranks had assembled at the inn, to see the illustrious stranger; the elegant large new room being thrown open for the reception of the royal guests, it was permitted that their wishes might be fully gratified, and they were admitted into the room without the least restraint. The royal fugitive, at his departure, expressed much satisfaction at the good wishes evidently impressed on the countenances of those whom curiosity had excited to appear in his presence.

Portsmouth, Nov. 11. The ports of -Portugal are all shut against us; the Boadicea, Captain Maitland, brings information, that they were shut three days before she left it, which was fifteen days since. The Boadicea left Newfoundland on the 20th of September, with a convoy for Oporto; five days after they had been there, the order was received to shut the ports. The invasion of Portugal by land was not expected, from the lateness of the season for the

army to march; but a squadron of French ships were expected in the Tagus. The Boadicea brought a convoy, she left several ships at Oporto, which were not able to come out to join her after the embargo was laid. The Lavinia frigate, Lord William Stuart, and the Amazon, Captain Parker, were cruizing off the bar. Lord Strangford continued at Lisbon; and Mr. Warre, the consul, at Oporto. The Lively fuigate, Captain McKinley, sailed from Lisbon on the 19th ult, with a convoy for England: and the Raven, Captain Grant, was to sail in a few days afterwards with another convoy. The Statira, Captain Bromley, with Mr. Rose on board, arrived this morning, she was unable to get down Channel, the wind blew so hard from the S. W.

Plymouth, Nov. 14. A Proclamation of the Portuguese Government from Lisbon, tantamount to a declaration of war, has been received here, via Falmouth, by the Townshend packet, arrived there. This forenoon, the gallant Rear-Adn.iral Sir S. Smith went on board the London, 98, in Cassand Bay, and immediately unmoored, with the following ships under his command viz. London, 98, flag ship; Marlborough, 74; Bedford, 74; Elizabeth, 74; Monarch, 74; and a frigate; and as the wind is now rather Northerly, and they are standing out of the Bay, they may chance to make a good offing, and get down Channel, if no other furious gale of wind come on to interrupt their passage-destination unknown.

Portsmouth, Nov. 12. Arrived the Melpomene frigate, Captain Parker, from the Mediterranean, to undergo repairs. She left the squadron off Cadiz, commanded by Admiral Purvis, on the 17th ult. which falsifies the flimsy ramours of that squadron having been engaged with the enemy out of Cadiz. Neither could Lord Collingwood have met with the Toulon squadron; they were out no further than the Hieres on the 5th of September, when his lordship must have been off Tenedos, as he arited at Malta on the 4th of October from thence. Sir George Cockburn, governor of Curacoa, and suite, take their passage in the Meleager frigate, Captain

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