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Captain M'Kinley, of the Lively frigate, stationed off Vigo, has transmitted to the Lords of the Admiralty the following letter of Don Carrera, giving an account of his taking from the French the city of Saint Jago Compostella; in which affair the General and his troops displayed great ardour and gallantry. Head quarters at Santiago, May 9. 1809.

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Santiago is in our possession:-the enemy, consisting of 3000 infantry, with 14 pieces of artillery, and 300 horse, came to meet us, and attacked us on our march in the plain called De la Estrella. Our scouts having fallen in with their voltigeurs, and exchanged some firing, brought me information, and I

ordered the division to form in the best position that could be taken. The enemy attacked with vigour, but were unable to gain the least advantage.Our artillery was as good as their's was bad, not a man being wounded on our side by a cannon-ball. After an hour's firing, we became impatient of suffering it, and I ordered Don Pablo Murillo to charge them on their right flank, whilst I advanced in front with the three other columns. The enemy twice took up positions, and were as often dislodged. The unevenness of the ground favoured their escape; in effecting which, they shamefully blew up two ammunition chests; two others, with two of clothing, upwards of 600 muskets, and some horses and other articles, which I have not yet examined, fell into our hands. Murillo entered the city, and pursued the enemy through the streets to the distance of more than a league from hence. I am not yet informed of the number of slain, nor that of the prisoners, of whom there are many. The General, Maquain, has been severely wounded by two musket shot; the second in command was killed in the field, whose insignia have been brought me by the soldiers. Our loss has been trif

ling; the troops are in high spirits, and I may expect much from them."

I am, &c. M. DE LA CARRERA. Captain M'Kinley has also transmitted an official account of the defeat of the French army under Marshal Ney, at the bridge of St Payo, on the 8th of June, by a Spanish force commanded by General Carrera. After the Marshal's retreat from Santiago, he united July 1809.

his forces at Lugo to those of Corunna, amounting in all to 8000 infantry, 2500 cavalry, and 10 pieces of artillery. With this force he advanced on the 6th to the north side of the bridge, where he occupied some houses, and a wood a little below the bridge. The Spaniards, consisting of 7000 infantry, 120 cavalry, and nine field pieces, were well posted on the heights on the south. At nine in the morning of the 7th, the enemy commenced a cannonade, which was sustained by the Spaniards with great coolness and bravery the whole of the day. Next morning, at the fall of the tide, the enemy made two desperate bridge with his cavalry and infantry, in attempts to pass the river below the both of which he was repulsed with great slaughter. After another attempt to cross at the bridge of Sottomayor, which was gallantly opposed by another force under Don Palla Murillo, he finally retreated to St Payo, having a

field. The Spaniards had 110 killed and

number of dead and wounded on the

wounded.

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The Judge Advocate read the re quisition under which the court-martial was held, founded upon two letters, addressed to the Hon. W. W. Pole, Sebier, both dated on board the Caledonia, cretary to the Admiralty, by Lord Gam in Basque Roads, April 4. 1809.

The first letter narrated the particulars of Rear Admiral Harvey's language and demeanour towards the commander in Chief, on board the Caledonia, shortly after the arrival of Lord Cochrane in Basque Roads, for the purpose of conducting the attack on the enemy's feet. This letter sets forth, that Rear

Admiral

Admiral Harvey came on board the Ca. Jedonia, and offered himself, and a num ber of officers and men of his ship, for the execution of the service. On being informed that the Admiralty had fixed on Lord Cochrane for the purpose, he declared to Lord Gambier, in the most violent and most disrespectful manner, that if he was passed by, and Lord Cochrane, or any other junior officer appointed in preference, he should immediately desire to strike his flag, and resign his commission. Lord Gambier observing that he could not deviate from their Lordships' orders, Rear-Admiral Harvey continued his vehement and insulting language to his superior, and stated how much his former services had been neglected, both by Lord Gambier, when in the Admiralty, as well as by preceding members of that Board. He ad. ded, that he could impeach Lord G. for misconduct and bad management; and ended by saying, in the same insulting tone and manner as before used, that he would go in the Tonnant, or any old rotten 74, to board the enemy's threedecked ship in Aix-Roads, and bring her out; though he had, a few days before, in a conversation with Lord Gambier, stated it to be his opinion, that any ships which entered that anchorage to attack the enemy could never return from it.

The second letter merely states, that, since writing the first letter, it had come to the knowledge of Lord Gambier, that Rear Admiral Harvey had in many in stances spoken of him in a most contemptuous and disrespectful manner to several officers in the fleet, and with such publicity that it could not fail of being disseminated amongst the inferior officers and seamen under his command.

It concludes, therefore, with requesting the Lords of the Admiralty to or

der a Court Martial on Rear-Admiral Harvey, for having, at different times, spoken of Lord G. and his character and conduct, in an unofficer-like manner, tending to subvert the discipline of the fleet, much to the prejudice of the public service.

Lord Gambier was the first witness examined, and whose evidence fully substantiated the allegations set forth in his letter. His Lordship, however, admitted that Admiral Harvey had offered to make any apology for the expres.

sions that escaped him, that became a man of honour; which, he said, he should have been most happy to have accepted of, had it been consistent with his duty to his country, to his profession as a naval officer, and what he owed to his public character as Commander in Chief.

From the evidence of Sir H. B. Neale, Lord Cochrane, Capt. Bedford, and Capt. Bowen, it appeared that Rear Admiral Harvey had, in conversation with them, spoken of the appointment of Lord Cochrane, and of his own determination to strike his flag, in vehement terms, similar to those above-mentioned; complained that his services had been lightly treated, and declared it to be his opinion that Lord Gambier was a man unfit to command the fleet; that he had never seen a fleet so ill conducted; and said he meant to bring his Lordship's conduct before a court martial. In addressing Lord Cochrane, he said, "I am no canting Methodist, and no psalm-singer. I do not cheat old women out of their estates by hypocrisy and canting ;" which words, Lord Cochrane declared, on being questioned, he thought alluded to Lord Gambier, because he understood his Lordship to be a religious man.

Here the evidence for the prosecution closed, which the President intimated to Rear-Admiral Harvey, and observed that he would be allowed time to prepare his defence. The Rear-Admiral said he would be ready next day, to which the Court adjourned.

SECOND DAY.

Tuesday morning, at half past nine o'clock, the Court re-assembled, when Rear-Admiral Harvey, being called on to make his defence, delivered into the hands of the Deputy Judge Advocate a paper, which he requested to be read, as it contained all that he deemed necessary to offer to their consideration,

The Deputy Judge-Advocate (Mr Greetham) then read as follows:

"Mr President and Gentlemen,

"I thank the Court for adjourning to this day. The interval of time has given you an opportunity of perusing the evidence that has been adduced; and, I trust, of discovering that it falls short of proving the charges that have been exhibited against me. I should, however, not be acting a fair and candid part, were I to deny that a conduct which I cannot

justify

justify has been established against me, and I now offer my most humble apology to the Court for it. For the offence that I have given to the Commander in Chief, his Lordship has proved that I have already offered an apology that was satisfactory to his feelings. The Court will not,fail to recollect, that, although I have spoken of the Commander in Chief in terms which I am extremely sorry for having used, I did not speak with that publicity that is stated in the charge against me.-I spoke only to persons of rank and station in the fleet, on whose minds my words could have no injurious effect; what I said is not found to have been disseminated among the inferior orders of the Navy; no seaman or petty officer has been called who ever heard any of the language complained of. It will also occur to you, that all the intemperate expressions used by me, are proved to have been used about the same time, when I was in a state of great irritation, in consequence of my offer to attack the French fleet being passed over, without the least acknowledgment of its having been made. Excess of zeal, and impatience of restraint, where an opportunity of enterprise presents itself, although faults, are such as the most eminent Naval Commanders have not been free from, and the effects of these are all that can be found blameable in my conduct. It never was my intention to thwart any superior officer; on the contrary, my whole life has been and shall continue to be, entire submission to their commands. "To many of the Gentlemen of this Court I have the honour to be known; to them I appeal for my former charac

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"I shall also beg leave to desire that two letters, from most distinguished persons, under whom I had the honour to serve, may be read.

"The manner in which my services have been estimated by them, will, I am sure, have its own effect on the judg. ment which the Court is called upon to pronounce upon me."

Euryalus, Oct. 28, 1805.

My Dear Sir,

I congratulate you most sincerely on the victory his Majesty's fleet has ob tained over the enemy, and on the noble and distinguished part the Temeraire

took in the battle; nothing could be finer; I have not words in which I can sufficiently express my admiration of it. I hope to hear that you are unhurt, and pray send me your report of killed and wounded, with the officers' names who fell in the action, and the state of your own ship, whether you can get her in a state to meet Gravina, should he again attempt any thing. I am, dear Sir, with great esteem, your faithful humble servant, CUTHB. COLLINGWOOD. Capt. E. Harvey, Temeraire.

SIR,

Mortimer Street, April 22. 1807.

I cannot retire from the command of

the Channel fleet, without expressing zeal, and perseverance displayed by you the high sense I entertain of the ability, in the command of a detached squadron, during an unexampled long cruise off the north coast of Spain, and assuring you of the esteem and regard with which I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your most obedient humble servant,
ST. VINCENT.

Rear-Admiral Harvey, &c.

The Rear-Admiral then withdrew with his Counsel, Mr Serjeant Best, and the Court was cleared for the purpose of deliberating on the evidence, in which they were occupied a considerable length of time. When strangers were re-admitted, and the Rear-Admiral had taken his station on the left hand of the Deputy Judge Advocate, that Gentleman pronounced the following

SENTENCE.

The Court, having heard and deliberated upon the evidence which has been adduced in support of the charges exhibited against Rear Admiral Eliab Harvey, and having heard what he has alleged in his defence, are of opinion, that the charges of vehement and insulting language to the Right Hon. Lord Gambier, and of having otherwise shewn great disrespect to him as commander in Chief, on board his Majesty's ship Caledonia, and of having spoken of his Lordship, to several officers, in a disrespect→ ful manner, have been proved, and the Court doth therefore adjudge the said Rear Admiral Eliab Harvey to be dismis sed his Majesty's service; and he is dismissed accordingly. The Court was then immediately dissolved.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

ADDRESS TO THE KING.

May it please your Majesty, WE your Majesty's most dutiful and loy al subjects, the Ministers and Elders of the Church of Scotland, met in General Assembly, beg leave to approach the throne with sentiments of the warmest attachment to your person, family, and govern

ment.

In the present alarming situation of the affairs of Europe, we rejoice in the pledges of national safety which, under Heaven, we enjoy in your Majesty's paternal solicitude, and in the wisdom and vigour of your Councils. From a view of the subversion of ancient Governments, and the wreck of nations, we frequently turn our eyes with heartfelt joy and exultation to our unim paired constitution in Church and State; the best which human wisdom ever devised, and administered by a Sovereign, who is at once the pattern of religion, the guardian of liberty, and the father of his peo ple.

While we have beheld your Majesty employed in promoting national happiness, and in extending equal protection to all your subjects, we have lately contemplated, with the deepest interest and anxiety, your magnanimous interposition in favour of the injured and oppressed nations of Spain and Portugal. To resist the shock of that power before which almost all others have been swept away as by a torrent, and to interpose between suffering nations and universal subjugation, was a measure worthy of a generous people, under the Government of a wise and patriotic King. We observed, therefore, with delight, that your Majesty's liberal offers of assistance to those oppressed states were unanimously approved of, and warmly seconded by your people, and that admiration and affection mingled with their loyal. ty to the best of Sovereigns.

We beg leave to congratulate your Majesty on various enterprises both by sea and land, in which the admirable discipline and steady courage of the British forces have lately triumphed over superior numbers; atchievements which reflect signal honour on those who were more immediately concerned, and glory on the British name,-Whatever effect they may have on the fate of our allies, they give us ground to trust,

, under the protection of Heaven,

we shall be able to resist the fiercest attacks of our enemies, and to transmit unimpaired to posterity those invaluable blessings which as a nation we have so long enjoyed.

As subjects of the Prince of Peace, we pray for the termination of that destructive war in which we are involved; but, in the mean time, we submit without murmur or complaint to those burdens and privations which it necessarily imposes. Sensible that not only our duty, but our existence as a nation, depends on our firm and persevering exertions against our common enemy, and looking for success to the Ruler of nations, we will not cease to cherish in our people that unanimity and public spirit which become those who are contending for their most valuable and dearest rights. We will teach them to make a wise improvement of those judgments which are abroad in the earth, and to cultivate the righteousness which exalteth a nation, that God may avert from our country those calamities which our iniquities

have deserved.

That the Lord of Hosts may crown the heads of our brave countrymen, by sea and land, with victory and honour; that their success may be the means of securing a lasting and honourable peace; that your Majesty may long reign over a free, a loyal, and a happy people; and, that you may hereafter receive a heavenly crown, are the prayers of, may it please your Majesty, your Majesty's most faithful, most obedient, and most loyal subjects, the Ministers and Elders met in this General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Signed in our name, in our presence, and at our appointment, by

FRANCIS NICOL, D. D. Moderator. Edinburgh, 20th May 1809.

CIVIL PROMOTIONS.
Whitehall, July 10.

The King has been pleased to constitute and appoint the Right Honourable Dudley Baron Harrowby, the Right Hon. John Jeffreys Earl Camden, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, President of his Majesty's Council; the Right Hon. Robert Banks Earl of Liverpool, the Right Hon. Henry Robert Stewart (commonly called Viscount Castlereagh,) andthe Right Hon. George Canning, his Majesty's three Principal Secretaries of State; his Grace William Henry Cavendish Duke

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The King has been pleased to grant the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the united kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable Dudley Baron Harrowby, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, styles, and titles of Viscount Sandon of Sandon, in the county of Stafford, and Earl of Harrowby, in the county of Lincoln.

The King has been pleased to appoint Benjamin Sydenham, Esq. to be a Commis sioner for managing his Majesty's revenue of Excise, in the room of William Jackson, Esq.

MARRIAGES.

May 31. At Glenborodale, Mr John Cumming, factor to Col. M'Lean of Ardgour, to Miss Margaret Cameron, daughter of the deceased James Cameron, Esq. Glenborodale.

June 19. At Dunkeld, Captain Stewart, Royal Perthshire Militia, to Miss C. H. Stewart, daughter of the late Captain Thomas Stewart, of the 5th regiment of foot.

21. At Edinburgh, Mr Robert Green, watch-maker, to Miss Deuchar, only daughter of the late David Deuchar, Esq. of Morningside.

24. At Low Leyton, Mr Thomas Blackwood, merchant in Edinburgh, to Susannah, third daughter of Richard Adams, Esq. of Low Leyton, Essex.

28. At Inchdairney, Thomas Wilkinson, Esq. attorney, Manchester, to Jane Barbara, only daughter of the late Dr Alexander Eason, physician there.

29. At London, Sir Thomas Ramsay, Bart. of Balmain, to Miss Steele, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Steele of Jamaica, and niece to Dr Bain, of Heffleton Lodge, Dorsetshire.

29. At Plymouth, the Hon. Rear Admiral Robert Stopford, to Mary, daughter of Commissioner Fanshawe, of his Majesty's Dock-yard, there.

29, At Kilmarnock, Mr James Brown, writer, to Miss Jean Orr, daughter of John Orr, Esq. of Sarston.

30. At Glasgow, Thomas Robertson, Esq. to Eliza, eldest daughter of Mr Reid of the Tontine.

At Edinburgh, Edward Inglis, Esq. of the Royal Navy, to Barbara, daughter of Mr William Allan, Queensferry.

At London, Mr William Tait, merchant, London, to Jane, daughter of Dr John Hunter, Professor of Humanity in the University of St Andrews.

July 4. At Kircudbright, the Rev. Mr Thomas Turnbull, to Susan, daughter of the Rev. Dr Muter, Kircudbright.

5. At Dunbar, Capt. J. Laskey, of the 21st (or Kirkcudbright) regiment of militia, to Miss Margaret Oliver.

6. At Millbank of Mary Culter, Mr Peter Mellis, merchant in Aberdeen, to Catharine, daughter of Mr Alexander M Nal, Millbank.

7. At Edinburgh, William Mackenzie, Esq. W. S. to Miss Mary Mansfield, eldest daughter of James Mansfield, Esq. of Mid

mar.

7. At ditto, Sir Arscott Ourry Molesworth of Pencarrow, in the county of Cornwall, Bart. to Miss Brown, daughter of the late Patrick Brown, Esq. of Edinburgh.

8. At Hawkfield, Capt. John Ross, of the Galloway militia, to Helen, daughter of Mr Crokat, Hawkfield.

10. At Hazledon, Mr Robert Paterson, merchant, Glasgow, to Margaret, daugh ter of the late Jo. Howie, Esq. of Shawhill.

10. At Montague Street, London, by special licence, William Miller, Esq. of Ozelworth Park, Gloucestershire, to Miss Wyndham, eldest daughter of the Right Hon. William Wyndham.

12. At North Berwick, Captain Brown of the Inniskillen Dragoons, to Miss Margaret Dalrymple, daughter of the late Sir Hew Dalrymple of North Berwick, Bart. Immediately after the ceremony the married couple set off for Ireland.

12. At Greenock, Mr Robert Spiers, jun. merchant, Glasgow, to Jessie, daughter of the late Mr John Kerr, merchant, Greenock.

13. At Donington Castle, Sir George Rumbold, Bart. to the Hon. Miss Parkyus, sister of Lord Radcliffe.

17. At Grigory, near Kirkcudbright, Mr Alexander Broadfoot, Dalbeaty, to Margaret, eldest daughter of David Copland, Esq. of Grigory.

17. At Caminethan House, Captain David Robertson, of the Hon. E. India Company's service, to Caroline, daughter of the late James Lockhart, Esq. of Castlehill.

20. At Edinburgh, Mr William Murray, writer, Edinburgh, to Mary, youngest daughter of the late John Thomson, Esq. of Duncrivie.

Lately, Lord Grey de Ruthyn, to Anna Maria Kellam, daughter of William. Kellam, Esq. of Ryton-upon-Dunsmore, Warwickshire.

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