my as his manners are amiable and as his talents are bright; forming, in his whole moral character, not less than in his person, a striking contrast with the at once crafty and profligate man, whom. I could name.For me, who am at this distance from the scene, to assert positively, that neither of these gentlemen have, by the natural warmth of the one, or by the zealous friendship of the other, been led into any act of indiscretion, would be presumptuous; especially when I feel, that I self, under similar circumstances, might have acted indiscreetly. But, it will require something much more authentic than news-paper clamour to excite, in my mind, even a doubt as to their honour; and I beseech the public, and my readers in particular, not to be in haste to form their opinions; but to wait until the whole of the proceedings are closed, and until we have been able to take a calm and impartial view of those proceedings. If it should clearly appear, that any dishonourable act has been intentionally committed by these gentlemen, I shall, how much soever I may lament the occasion, be amongst the first to condemn them; but, if it should not so appear, they will, in spite of the unanimous out-cry of the ignorant, the cowardly, and the corrupt, find me, I trust, the very last to desert them. I should have noticed, in this number, how the last seven days' lies have again been succeeded by the account of another French victory, which, it appears, will lead the French army to Konigsberg; but, in my estimation of things, the fate of Westminster is of much more importance than that of Prussia, and of Russia into the bargain. Botley, 5th March, 1867. DOMESTIC OFFICIAL PAPERS. RECAPTURE OF BUENOS AYKES. From the London Gazette. Downing-street, January 27, 1807. Concluded from page 35.] On the 13th in the morning, the detachment marines, under the command of Lieut. Swaile, was embarked from Ensenada, and his two Spanish field pieces spiked and thrown into the river.--On the 14th, I sailed for this anchorage, where I arrived the following day, and immediately addressed the Governor of Monte Video on the subject of our troops.- -On the 16th, in consequence of receiving by Colonel Liniers' aid -de-camp a letter from Gen. Beresford, I dispatched two of the transports to Buenos Ayres, where one arrived on the 17th; but from the prevarication of the Governor of Monte Video in the first instance, and his subsequent dis honourable conduct, no troops have yet been embarked. Whilst I bad the honour of being on board the Leda, I had every reason to be satisfied with the zealous attention of Capt. Honyman, his officers, and ship's company; and I cannot but express my extreme approbation of the conduct of all the officers and seamen, who were constantly employed in the small vessels and boats, under almost every privation, and in the very severe and trying weather which we experienced the last ten days.-I inost sincerely regret, however, that my situation has imposed on ine the painful duty of making this report to their lordships, especially as it is dene principally by materials collected from, different people, which they probably, in many instances, deduced from vague and uncertain conclusions; if however it should hereafter appear that I have failed in any instance to do ample justice to the conduct, energy, and prowess of Gen. Beresford, and the officers and soldiers under his cocamand, it has been owing to the limited scale of my communications since the 12th, from the extreme jealousy of the enemy, and not from any indisposition to appreciate their merits in the most liberal manner; a sentiment which I have held on every occasion, and publicly marked it in all my former dispatches.- I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient humble Servant, H. РOPHYM.' [Here follows the terms of capitulation, and the return of killed, wounded, and missing.] Diadem, Rio de la Plata, Oct. 9, 1906. SIR,On the 5th instant, off Lobes, we fell in with the Roilo, having a detachment of the 38th on board; she sailed from the Cape in company with the Melantho, which was to the westward of her. I took the troops out of the Rollo, and sent her to Rio Grande, for the purpose of purchasing any flour or biscuit, and ascertaining whether any quantity of the latter could be baked there. On the oth we returned to this anchorage, where we found the Protector, with the Adamant and Columbine transports, having on board detachments of the 38th, and the Diadem victualler. I lost no time in ordering all the men of war to complete their provisions to three months, for fear of any accident happening to the victualler.--On the 7th in the evening, the Medusa joined, with four of the Lancaster's convoy; and Capt. Bouverie reported, that the Lancaster was to the eastward with the remaining two ships, having the preceding night parted their cables. The Leda joined the same evening, and Capt. Honyinan reported, that he had detained a Danish ship, bound to of Maldonado, is very strong, and after the Diadem, Maldonado Harbour, Rio de la SIR,I considered it right to take pos- Monte Video, having on board the Governor of Valdivia.-I intended to have dispatched the Wellington this evening, but Col. Vassal particularly requested I would detain her till the arrival of the Lancaster, as Col. Backhouse was a senior Lieut.-Col. to himself, and succeeding adventitionsly to the com mand of the army, he would naturally be desirous of making a report to the Duke of York of the state of his force, and the arrangements he had made.—The weather was so hazy, and the current so strong to the southward, that the Lancaster did not join till the 12th, in the evening; on the following day, as it appeared to me, that the commanding officer of the troops intended to make his first attempt on Monte Video, and was anxious to see that place, I directed Capt. Rowley to take all the transports to Flores Bay, and proceeded on the 14th off Monte Video, and then to Flores, where we arrived on the 15th in the morning. From the to the 27th it blew so hard, that nothing could be attempted; on the 28th, in the incrning, the wind was easterly, and every circumctance as favourable as possible, to try the experiment. and, as the pilots assured us a flat ran off from the rocks of the town for a mile, making precisely the same water alongside of them as at that cistance, I ordered Capt. Edmonds, who very handsomely requested to remain till the experiment was tried, and to command the leading transport, not to attend to the ostensible or ders of leading down in three fathom, but to haul in till he had small quarter less three, to ascertain whether the flat really run off as .described, or not. Capt. Edmonds will explain the circumstance fully to their lord-nado before eight o'clock.-- This morning ships: he bordered as near the shore as he could, for the safety of the frigates, and then was only within random shot, and therefore I would not let the Leda go down a second time, for unless the ships could have got well within point-blank shot, there was no chance of making a breach for the army to land in the town. Although the enemy fired for more than an hour on our ships, in consequence of their being but little wind, I am happy to inform you that only one man was wounded.—As I now saw it was impossible to get close enough in to make any breach in the south wall with the men of war, I proposed to Col. Backhouse to take Maldonado, which I should have attempted early in the winter, if the marines had not been left at Buenos Ayres.--Maldonado is an excellent harbour, where the fleet can water, and get bullocks, which now really became very necessary to recruit our men.— The island Gorreti, which forms the harbour I sent a summons to the fortified Island of island.-III. The garrison to be permitted to proceed to Monte Video, on condition of not bearing arms until exchanged.--IV. The remains of artillery and stores shall faithfully be delivered up.-V. No person to be permitted to enter the island before it is evacuated, except those intended to take possession.-- -AUGUSTIN DE LERGS.-To the tered as fast as possible, and held in readi- | British boats, there not being any on the ness for any other service.-It is impossible for me to conclude this dispatch, without assuring their lordships that I continue to receive the most cordial assistance from every officer and man in the squadron under my command; nor could I observe the least abatement of their zeal, under many considerable privations which they experienced auring the whole of this winter.-I have the honour to be, &c.-HOME POPHAM. Return of ordnance taken in the Island of Gorreti. Twenty twenty-four pounders, mounted on field carriages, side arms, and ammunition, complete.-Four twenty-four pounders, not mounted.—200 stand of arms, and various other small articles.--HOME POPHAM. His Britannic Majesty's ship Diadem, Rio de la Plata, Oct. 30, 1500. Sin,His Britannic Majesty's forces are in possession of Maldonado, and with a view to save time, as the general is on shore, I summon you to surrender the island of Gorreti.-Any opposition on your part, to such a force as is now in this bay, must be fruitless; and if you do not allow the officer, who is charged with this letter, to hoist his Majesty's colours at the fort, and trust to the known liberality of the British nation, you will have to answer for all the serious and inevitable consequences of an attack, whenever the general and myself think it expedient to make one. (Signed) HOME POPHAM-To the Commandant of the Island of Gorreti. Ilis Majesty's ship Diadem, Rio de la Plata, October 30, 1806. SIR,The island must surrender immediately.-The British nation always treats its prisoners with honour and liberality.Private property is held sacred by British officers. The Spanish officers and men at Gorreti shall immediately join the prisoners already taken. (Signed) HOME POPHAM. To the Commandant of the Island of Gorreti. TRANSLATION. SIR,The honour of the Spanish arms not permitting me to surrender at discretion, as you desire, by your letter which you sent me, dated the 30th instant, I trust you will grant me the terms which accompany this, to vindicate my honour with my superiors. Our Lord preserve you many years. Island of Gorreti, Oct. 30, 1806. Terms made in the Island of Gorreti, the 30th Oct. 1806.-I. The garrison to march out with all military honours, keeping their arms, and the officers, serjeants, and corporals, their swords.-II. All their effects to be embarked, and carried to the Main by the General of Great Britain. FOREIGN OFFICIAL PAPERS. CONTINENTAL WAR.-Twenty-second Bulletin of the Grand French Army. (Concluded from page 92.) The Emperor Mad all along by him, besides his imperial guard, a large body of troops, as a reserve to act in unforeseen events.-Marshal Soult having got possession of the wood, which occupied him two hours made a move forwards. At that instant, the Emperor gave orders that the division of French cavalry in reserve should begin to take post, and that the two new divisions from the army of Marshal Ney should take station upon the field of battle by the rear.All the troops of the reserve were advanced to the foremost line, which being thus strengthened, threw the enemy into discrer and they instantly retired -They retrieved themselves for about an hour; but were cast into dreadful confusion, at the moment when our division of dragoons and cuirassiers, hoving the Grand Duke of Berg at their head, were able to take a part in the engagement. These brave cavaliers, aware that the fate of the battle, especially at the conclusion of the day, depended upon them, bore the Prus.ians down before them in great confusion whereever they met them. The Prussian cavalry and infantry could not withstand the shock. In vain did they form themselves into a square; five of their battalions were put to the rout; artillery, cavalry, infantry, all were surprised and taken. The French. came at the same instant to Wear as the enemy, who found themselves pursued for six hours.———-On our right wing, Marshal Davoust did wonders. Not merely did he maintain his ground, but he followed fighting for the space of three hours against the great body of the enemy's troops from the defiles of Koefen.-This officer, to a distinguished bravery joins a vast deal of firmness, the first recommendation of a warrior. He was supported by Generals Gudin, Friant, Morand, Daultranne, chief of the general staff, and by the steady intrepidity of his brave light corps.-The result of the battle is from 30,000 to 40,000 prisoners of war, 300 pieces of cannon, immense magazines and quantities of provisions. Among the pri soners are more than twenty generals; among others, several licut.-generals; one is lieut. gen. Schnettau. The amount of the loss of the Prussian army is enormous; it is estimated at above 20,000 killed and wounded. Marshal Mollendorf is wounded; the Duke of Brunswick and General Ruchel are killed, and Prince Henry of Prussia is wounded desperately According to the accounts of deserters, prisoners of war, and flags of trace, the disorder and contusion in the remainder of the enemy's army is at the utnost. On our side, we have only to lament the loss of Brigadier General De Belli, a brave soldier; and the wound of Brigade General Conroux. Among the killed are Colonels Verges of the 12th infantry of the line, Lamotte of the 36th, Barbenegre of the 9th regiment of hussars, Marigny of the 28th chasseurs, Harispe of the 16th light infantry, Dalembourg of the 1st dragoons, Nicolas of the 61st of the line, Viala of the 81st, and Higonet of the 105th.—The hussars and chasseurs displayed a valour on this day, which entitles them to the highest praise. The Prussian cavalry were never able to stand against them, and all the affairs they had with the infantry were fortunate.Of the French infantry we shall say nothing. It is known, long since, that it is the best infantry in the world. The Emperor declares that the French cavalry, after the experience of the two last campaigns and last battle, has not its like.The Prussian army has, in this campaign, lost every point of retreat in its line of operations. Its left wing, followed by Marshal Davoast, begins its retreat to Weimar, at the same time that its right wing and centre take their retreat from Weimar toward Namburg. The confusion was, therefore, extraordinary. The King was forced to retreat across the field, at the head of his regiment of cavalry. Twenty-Third Bulletin of the Grand French Army. The Duke of Weimar passed the Elbe at Havelberg. Marshal Scult proceeded, on the 29th, to Rathnau, and on the 30th to Wertenhausen.--On the 29th, the column of the Duke of Weimar was at Rhinsberg, and the Prince of Ponte Corvo (Bernadotte) was at the same time at Furstenberg. There is no doubt that this corps, consisting of 14,000 men, have already fallen into the hauds of the French army, or are at this moment in the act of surrendering. General Blucher also left Rhinsberg in the morning of the 29th with 7,000 men, in order to proceed to Stettin, but Marshal Lannes and the Grand Duke of Berg had three days march in advance of him. This column is therefore now in our power, or will be captured within 48 hours. In the last bulletin, we mentioned that the Grand Duke of Berg, in the affair of Prentzlow, obliged the Prince of H Hohenlohe, and his 17,000 men, to lay down their arms. On the 29th, an enemy's corps of 6000 men likewise capitulated to General Milhaud, at Passewalk. This gives us 2000 horses more, with their saddles, harnesses, and hangers. There are, besides, more than 6000 horses, which the Emperor has still at Spandau, after having mounted all his cavalry.--Marshal Soult having arrived at Rathnau, fell in with five squadrons of Saxon cavalry; they solicited a capitulation, which was granted. This produced a farther supply of 500 horses for the army.We have taken, up to this period, 150 stand of colours, among which are some embroidered by the hands of the beautiful queen herself; a beauty which as proved as disas trous to the people of Prussia, as that of Helen did to the Trojans.-The states of the Duke of Brunswick are taken possession of, and it is believed that the Duke has fled to England. All his troops are disarmed. If he deserves the hatred of the French people, he has no less merited that of the Prussian nation and army; of the nation, which accuses him of being one of the promoters of the war; of the army, which complains of his manœuvres, and all his military proceedings. The reliance so improperly placed on the young gens-d'armes is pardonable: but the conduct of this prince, in the 72d year of his age, exhibits an example of folly, the necessary consequences of which to himself can awaken no regret. What indeed is there in age to command respect, when the ostentation and inconsiderations of youth are joined to all the frailties of declining years? -The capitulation of the 6,000 men mentioned above to have taken place on the 29th was concluded between Brigadier Hagle, commanding the regiment of Trucnfels, and the column detached by Prince Hohenlohe, and Lieut.-Col. Guillaume, of the 13th regiment of horse chasseurs, who signed it in the name of Gen. Millaud. It was stipu hated that the whole corps should lay down their arms in the presence of the 13th regiment of chasseurs and the 9th dragoons, and surrender themselves prisoners of war. The officers were, however, allowed to retain their horses and baggage, and to depart on their parole. Twenty fourth Bulletin of the Grand French Army. Stettin is in our possession: while the left wing of the Grand Duke of Berg's corps, commanded by Gen Milhaud, forced a Prus sian column of 6000 men to capitulate at Passewalk, the right wing commanded by General Lassalle, summoned the town of Stettin to surrender, which it did on a capitulation, the terms of which are subjoined. Stettin is a town in a good state for defence, well armed, and provided with pallisadoes. We found in it 160 pieces of cannon, and considerable magazines, with a garrison consisting of 6000 fine troops, and a number of generals, who were made prisoners of war. Such is the result of the capitulation of Stettin, an event which can only be accounted for by the utter dismay which the destruc tion of the great Prussian army has produced on the Oder, and over all the territory on the right bank of that river. Of the whole of that great army, 130,000 strong, not a man has crossed the Oder. They were all either taken or killed, except those who still wander between the Elbe and the Oder, but who will within four days be made prisoners of war. It is unnecessary to dwell on the importance of the reduction of Stettin, which is one of the first commercial towns of Prussia, and which secures to the army an excellent line of operations.—As soon as the columns commanded by the Duke of Weimar and General Blucher, which are cut off on the right and left, and pursued on the rear, shall surrender, the army will take a few days rest.-Nothing has yet been learned respecting the Russians. We long much to see 100,000 of them arrive, but the reports of their march, we are afraid, are mere gasconade; they dare not meet us. The battle of Austerlitz is still before their eyes. But what all intelligent persons must despise, is to hear the Emperor Alexander and his directing senate declare, that it was the allies of Russia who were defeated. It is well known over all Europe, that there is scarce a family in Russia that does not wear mourning, and it is not merely the loss of their allies they deplore. Besides, 195 pieces of Russian cannon which were taken, and are now at Strasburgh, were not the cannon of their allies. The 50 Russian standards which are hung up in the church of Notre Dame at Paris, are not the colours of their allies. The crowds of Russians who died in our hospitals, or are imprisoned in our towns were not the soldiers of their allies.--But the Emperor Alexander, who commanded so great an arnty at Austerlitz and Wischau, and who now displays so much ostentation, did not, it seems, command the allies. The prince who capitulated, and bound himself to evacuate Germany by forced marches, was doubtless no allied prince. When mean deceptions like these are resorted to, it is inpossible for one to hear them stated without a shrug of the shoulders. Such, however, are the consequences of the weakness of princes, and the corruption of ministers. It would have been a more plain and a more honourable course for the Emperor Alexander, had he ratified the treaty of peace which his plenipotentiary signed, and thereby given repose to his country. In proportion as the war continues, the illusion of the power of Russia will be exposed, and that false idea will at last be completely removed. It was the policy of Catherine to produce a great impression by the display of her power; and she succeeded no less in that object than the present ministers will, by their extravagant efforts and folly, succeed in rendering the influence of Russia contemptible in Europe, -On the 21st, the King of Holland arrived with the advanced guard of the army of the North at Gottingen. On the 26th, Marshal Mortier arrived at Fulda, with the two divisions of the 8th corps of the grand army, commanded by the Generals Lagrange and Dupas.-At Munster, in the county of Main and in other Prussian states, the King of Holland found magazines and artillery. At Fulda and at Brunswick, the arms of the Prince of Orange and of the Duke have been removed. Neither of these princes will reign again. They were the principal instigators of this new coalition.-The English would make no peace--they shall make it; but France will include more coasts and states in her federative system. Twenty-Fifth Bulletin of the Grand French Army. Berlin, Nov. 2.-This day General Beaumont presented to his Majesty the Emperor, fifty new flags and standards, lately taken from the enemy. He rode through the principal streets of the town with his dragoons, bearing these testimonials of victory. The number of standards taken since the battle of Jena, amounts, at this moment, to 200.— Field Marshal Davoust having invested and summoned Custrin, a principal fortress of Prussia Proper, that place has surrendered, and 4000 prisoners have been made there. The officers return home on their parole, but the privates are to be sent to France. This fortress, which was well provided, is situated in the middle of a morass, and possessed considerable magazines. It is one of the most important conquests of the grand army, and gives us the command of all the places on the Oder.-Field Marshal Ney is about to commence the regular siege of Magdeburg, and it is probable that that fortress will not make much resistance.-On the 21st, the Duke of Berg had his head quarters at Friedland. It appears from his manœuvres that |