S. E. which continued the greater part of the day with the utmost violence, and, we are concerned to state, has been attended with much loss and damage to the shipping. Between eight and nine o'clock in the morning, a great part of the ropework, lately erected near the links, was blown down with a tremendous crash, and levelled with the ground. Of the work people then employed within the building, providentially the greater number were in that part which withstood the fury of the storm, and were thereby enabled to escape. Those who were in the other part of the work were buried in its ruins; one boy was killed on the spot; the foreman and another boy were got out severely bruised and mangled."

FOREIGN OFFICE.-The King has been pleased to appoint the Hon. Henry Wellesley to be his Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to his Catholic Majesty Ferdinand the Seventh; and has been pleased to direct him to reside in that character at the seat of the Central Supreme Junta in Spain. 18th.-HIGH COURT OF JUSTICIARY.—EDINBURGH.-This day came on the trial of Alexander Campbell, accused of robbing the Rev. D. Wilson, minister of the associate congregation of Antiburghers at Baldbergie, when he, along with two young ladies, was riding in a gig on the road leading from Perth to Crieff, on the 3d of October last; also for robbing Mr Robert Beith, agent for John Mair and Co., manufacturers in Glasgow, upon the 8th day of October, while riding on horseback near Cumbernauld, on the road leading from Stirling to Glasgow; and also of stealing saddle-bags from the inn of Dunfermline on the 15th of October.

The prosecutor departed from the third charge in consequence of the absence of a material witness, and the pannel pleaded not guilty to the two others. Mr Wilson deponed to the robbery, but could not identify the prisoner. Miss Helen and Miss Barbara Barlas, who were with Mr Wilson, swore pointedly to the prisoner as the robber. Robert Beith deponed, that on the afternoon of October 8th, he was attacked near Cumbernauld by the prisoner, who seized his horse by the reins, drew a pistol and spring bayonet from his pocket, and with threats demanded his money. Witness said he had no money, and the prisoner demanded his watch. Not wishing to part with it, he gave the prisoner a dollar, but he again threatened him if he did not surrender his watch, and witness then gave him 1s. 6d more. The prisoner spoke like an Englishman or Irishman when he attacked the witness, but when witness saw him afterwards in jail, he spoke broad Scotch, and confessed the robbery, shedding tears. The declarations emitted by the pri soner were identified by several witnesses, who deponed that he was sober, and appeared of a sound mind at the time. The pistol, bullets, &c. found upon him were also identified. From the declarations, it appeared that he was 21 years of age, had been bred a weaver at Aberfeldy, and had afterwards deserted from the 42d regiment. Patrick Dewar, student in divinity, and other witnesses, deponed, that from an early fright the mind of the prisoner had become silly and unsettled. The solicitor-general addressed the jury on behalf of the crown, and Mr Wilson on that of the prisoner. The Lord Justice Clerk summed up the evidence, and the jury found a verdict of guilty, but recom

mended him to mercy on account of the weakness of his intellect.

19th. EMBARKATION OF OUR TROOPS AT WALCHEREN.- -DESTRUCTION OF THE WORKS.-The London Gazette of this day contains dispatches from Rear-Admiral Sir R. Strachan, dated from the Blake, in Flushing Roads, Dec. 13th, which state, that our troops were re-embarked, and ready to sail from Flushing with the first fair wind. The following letter from Rear-Admiral Otway to Sir R. Strachan gives an account of the destruction of the works of Flushing. Cæsar, Flushing Roads, Dec. 11, 1809. SIR-I have the honour to communicate to you such circumstances as have occurred previous to your arrival, and subsequent to my last official communication.

The transports necessary for the embarkation of the army having arrived on the 25th ultimo, on the following day the measures that I had previously concerted with Lieut.General Don for the destruction of the basin, arsenal, and sea defences of Flushing, agreeable to instructions from the Earl of Liverpool, dated the 13th, and received on the 17th, were begun. On this service 600 seamen and artificers from the fleet were employed, under the orders of Captain Moore of his Majesty's ship Marlborough, assisted by Captains Tomlinson and Henderson of the fireship service. The navy having completed the portion of work allotted to them, and Lieutenant-Colonel Pilkington, commanding the royal engineers, having reported to LieutenantGeneral Don that his mines for the destruction of the gates and piers at the entrance of the basin were ready, the whole of the army, with the exception of the rear-guards, was em

barked on the afternoon of the 9th instant. The mines were exploded yesterday at low water, and appear to have fully answered their object, as the whole of the east side of the basin had been previously completely destroyed; but as the port of Flushing west of the basin lies considerably below the high water mark, any material injury of the west bank

would have caused the immediate inundation of the whole town; therefore our work on that side has been confined to the demolition of the careening wharf and pits. It was at first intended to defer the burning of the storehouse and other buildings in the arsenal until our final departure, but from the probability, that with a strong east wind the flames might communicate to the town, the whole was set fire to yesterday, and is totally destroyed. Thus Flushing is rendered useless to the enemy as a naval arsenal; and the basin, which afforded a very secure retreat for several ships of the line during the winter, is for the present effectually destroyed, and can only be restored by great labour, and at an immense expence. I cannnot conclude without expressing my great obligations to Captain Moore, for the able assistance he has rendered me in the performance of a very complicated service; and he speaks in terms highly satisfactory of the conduct of Captains Tomlinson and Henderson, and the other officers who served under his orders on shore.

I have the honour to be, &c.

WHITEHAVEN." We have had nearly a week of the most tempestuous weather that can be imagined, particularly on Friday morning, when there was a most violent gale of wind from the southward, accompanied

with hail and sleet, which was followed by a very heavy rain, and in the evening an awful storm of thunder and lightning, such as perhaps was never witnessed here at this season of the year; the latter was uncommonly vivid, and the peals of thunder were exceedingly loud and rapid in succession. It continued, with little intermission, the whole night."

RIOTS OF IRISH IN LONDON.On Sunday morning, in consequence of a quarrel between two Irishmen, one resident in St Giles's, and the other in Whitechapel, a desperate battle took place between them in Short's Gardens, and many of their countrymen, inhabitants of their respective districts. Mr Read, the magistrate, went to the place with police officers, and committed several to custody. Another very serious affray took place between two parties of Irishmen this morning, in the Hampstead road, arising in some measure out of that in St Giles's on Sunday. Three men were taken away apparently lifeless, and another had his head fractured, and is not expected to recover. There were above 80 persons engaged, half that number having sallied forth from Bloomsbury, to attack others who were at work in the neighbourhood of Camden. town, but the latter party obtained the victory.

20th. PERSIAN AMBASSADOR. His Excellency Murza Abdal Hassan, envoy extraordinary from the King of Persia to the British court, arrived at Plymouth on the 30th ult., and was received with every mark of respect and distinction. He was brought to this country in the Formidable of 98 guns, which was obliged to perform quarantine for seve ral days before he could be landed. Ministers had prepared every neces

sary accommodation for his excellency at Plymouth, and on the road to London. He stopped at Bath to view that city, also at the different towns of consequence through which he passed. Mr Hosea met him at Plymouth, acted as his interpreter, and travelled with him to London. He is lodged in an elegant house in Mansfield street, prepared by government for his reception. On the 15th current, all the King's ministers in full dress paid their respects to his excellency; and this day (20th) he had his first audience of his Majesty at the Queen's palace, and delivered his letters of credence. He was introduced by Marquis Wellesley, and was accompanied by Sir Gore Ouseley, Bart., whom his Majesty appointed to hold the situation of mehmander during his residence at this court. About one o'clock, his Majesty's carriage and six beautiful bay horses, with the servants in new state liveries, and two new carriages of his excellency, together with that of Sir Stephen Cottrell, master of the cere monies, arrived at his excellency's house. In a short time after, his excellency came out of the house, carrying his credentials in his hand in an elegant gold casket, upon a silver salver covered with crimson velvet. His excellency appeared highly pleased with the grand appearance of his Majesty's carriage and superb liveries, also with the reception of a generous English public, who took off their hats, and gave him three cheers. Mr Chester, for Sir Stephen Cottrell, who was indiposed, followed his excellency into the coach, and took his seat on the left of his excellency. Sir Gore Ousley took his seat with his back to the horses. His excellency's carriage followed, with Mr Moreir, who went from England with

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Sir Harford Jones upon his mission to Persia as an interpreter, and returned with his excellency to this country in the same capacity, and other attendants. In the third carriage were two pages, his excellency's priest, and Mr Durant, the interpreter to the attendants and household those who were not of this country were dressed in new eastern dresses. The procession was led by the carriage of Sir Stephen Cottrell. The streets through which it passed were crowded to excess; and the Park was so extremely thronged, that it was with great difficulty the carriages could proceed. It being the determination of government to shew his excellency every possible mark of respect and distinction, he was allowed to enter the Queen's palace by the great doors in front, where, usually, no persons are allowed to enter, but those of the royal family. His excellency entered the palace about a quarter before two o'clock. He was accompanied to the state apartments by Mr Chester, Sir Gore Ouseley, and Mr Moreir. His servants were dressed in scarlet coats, richly embroidered with gold lace, breeches and waistcoat of green and gold, hat cocked, with gold lace. On his return to Mansfield street, Sir Gore Ouseley and Mr Moreir were invited to partake of an entertainment with him called in Persian a Pillaw; it was composed of rice and fowls stewed with spices. His appearance is noble, and his manners agreeable. In his diet he is extremely abstemious.

PHILADELPHIA, November 10th."The Emperor Napoleon has created Mrs Jerome Patterson of Baltimore, a duchess of the house of Napoleon, with a suitable establishment of 40,000 crowns per annum; her son, a prince of the French empire.

Colonel Toussard, late of the American revolutionary army, is appointed governor of the young prince, with the rank of general, and a splendid salary. He has left Philadelphia for Baltimore, to take upon himself the duties of his appointment."

An address of the Common Council of London, praying for an early and strict inquiry into the causes of the failure of the late expedition, was presented this day to his Majesty at the levee. His Majesty in his answer says, that "he has not judged it necessary to direct any inquiry to be instituted; but that it will be for the Parliament to ask for such information, or to take such measures, as they shall judge most conducive to the public good."

23d.-DEATH OF MARQUIS DE USTARIZ.-Spanish papers announce that on the 27th September, D. Geronimo de Ustariz y Tovar, Marquis of Ustariz, member of the supreme council of war, assistant of Seville, and intendant in commission of Andalusia, died at Seville, aged 74. He had long lived in retirement, in consequence of his disapprobation of the measures of the court, but passed his time in prosecuting plans of public utility in the district in which he resided, till French treachery called him again into active life. To his patriotic exertions, and the admira tion which his worth inspired, is chiefly to be ascribed the noble enthusiasm of the Arragonese in the cause of their country. His papers are said to contain a treasure of historical and political knowledge, and he was deeply sensible of the necessity of reforming the government of his country, as well as of securing its independence.

25th. This day Admiral Otway's squadron, with all the transports, ar

ived in the Downs from Walcheren, which is now completely evacuated ›y the British.

QUEBEC, Nov. 4th.--STEAMBOAT." Arrived here from Monreal the steam-boat, Accommodator, being the first that ever appeared in this harbour. She receives her impulse from an open, double-spoked, perpendicular wheel on each side, which are kept in motion by steam. No wind or tide can stop her course, and when a sail is ordered to be hoisted with a favourable wind, her progress will be greatly accelerated."

A daring robbery was committed a few nights ago at the White Hart Inn, Bristol. The robber first plundered the pockets of a gentleman and lady, lodgers at the inn, while they were asleep, then entered the room of Mr Turner, the landlord, and, though he was awakened by the noise, plundered his and his wife's pockets, &c., turned the key, and continued his depredations. The robber's escape was favoured by the loudness of the wind and the darkness of the Right. A person who had lodged in the house for some days, and called himself a traveller out of place, has been apprehended on suspicion.

26th. AMERICA. DISMISSAL OF MR JACKSON.-On the 28th of August, the Africaine British frigate arrived in Hampton Roads, Vir. ginia, having on board Francis James Jackson, Esq. envoy extraordinary to the United States. He landed at Annapolis on the 4th of September, and immediately proceeded to Wash ington, where, on the 11th, he was received by the secretary of the government as successor to Mr Erskine. A correspondence relating to the arrangement formed by Mr Erskine, in the adjustment of differences with America, took place between

Mr Jackson and Mr Smith, in which the latter took great offence at certain expressions in Mr Jackson's letters, denying, on the part of the British government, that Mr Erskine had power to enter on such an agreement, and alleging that Mr Smith had misinterpreted Mr Erskine's instructions. In consequence of this, Mr Jackson by the last accounts was interdicted from all official intercourse with the American government, and had even been exposed to some personal insults. He resides there only as a private citizen, and waits the instructions of the English cabinet on this extraordinary emergency.

MISCELLANIES

PUBLISHED IN COURSE OF THE MONTH.

BRITISH NAVY.-The following is the amount of the British naval force up to this day :-At sea, 91 ships of the line, 10 from 50 to 44 guns, 118 frigates, 131 sloops and yachts, 6 bombs and fire-ships, 149 brigs, 29 cutters, 85 schooners, gunvessels, luggers, &c. Total 620. In port and fitting, 29 of the line, 9 from 50 to 44 guns, 51 frigates, 31 sloops and yachts, 4 bombs, &c., 32 brigs, 7 cutters, 17 schooners, &c. Total 180.-Guard-ships, hospitalships, prison-ships, &c., 35 of the line, 11 from 50 to 44 guns, 13 fri gates, 5 sloops, &c., 1 bomb, 3 brigs, I cutter, 2 schooners. Total 71. In ordinary and repairing, 60 of the line, 16 from 50 to 44 guns, 53 frigates, 28 sloops, &c., 7 bombs, &c., 16 brigs, 1 cutter, 7 schooners, &c. Total 188.-Building, 45 of the line, 23 frigates, 4 sloops, &c. Total 72.-Grand Total 1131.

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