He had transacted business on the Saturday preceding, was seen walking on the Hoe, at Plymouth, on the Sabbath evening, with his family, apparently a happy group, and had promised to meet several tradesmen at Plymouth Dock on Monday morning.

8th.-The Roxburgh sale concluded on Saturday. The total of the sale was above 23,0001. The library

cost the late Duke under 50001:

9th. A marble statue of the late Mr Pitt was erected last week at the entrance of the senate-house at Cambridge. It is deemed a good likeness, and the figure considered a fine piece of statuary. Nollekins was the artist: the price 3000 guineas. More than double that sum was subscribed for the purpose soon after Mr Pitt's death, in the year 1806, by 616 members of the university only. An engraved plate of the statue is to be taken for the subscribers who prefer it to having part of their subscription refund ed, and the remaining surplus applied to founding an university scholarship, The only inscription on the pedestal

is the word " PITT."

14th. Intelligence from Russia fully confirms that the determination of the Emperor Alexander is fixed and immoveable, ultimately to appeal to the sword, and to rest the justice of his cause on its perilous decision. Not only does he firmly adhere to the promises he has made to this country, but he has also adopted the advice suggested to the British government by Lord Wellington, of maintaining a defensive war, and removing every thing into the interior of the country, which might in any degree tend to the support of the enemy; thus has he embraced the system so wisely acted upon in Portugal by Lord Wellington; and, in

furtherance of it, every sort of provi sions and stores are daily removing as the enemy advances.

The following exposé of the views of Buonaparte and the progress of his armies has reached us through the medium of his bulletins.

"Gumbinnen, June 20, 1812. "Towards the end of 1810, Russia alspirit regained its influence--the ukase tered her political system-the English respecting commerce was its first act.

"In February, 1811, five divisions of the Russian army quitted the Danube by forced marches, and proceeded to Poland. By this movement Russia sacrificed Wallachia and Moldavia.

"When the Russian armies were uni

ted and formed, a protest against France appeared, which was transmitted to every cabinet. Russia by that announced, that she felt no wish even to save appearan

ces. All means of conciliation were em

ployed on the part of France--all were ineffectual.

"Towards the close of 1811, six months after, it was manifest to France that all this could end only in war.-Preparations zick was increased to 20,000 men. Stores were made for it. The garrison of Dantof every description, cannons, muskets, powder, ammunition, pontoons, were conveyed to that place. Considerable sums of money were placed at the disposal of the department of engineers, for the augmentation of its fortifications. The army was placed on the war establishment. The cavalry, the train of artillery, and the military baggage train, were completed.

"In March, 1812, a treaty of alliance was concluded with Austria. The prece ding month a treaty had been concluded with Prussia.

“In April the first corps of the grand army marched for the Oder, the second corps to the Elbe, the third corps to the from Verona, crossed the Tyrol and proLower Oder, the fourth corps set out ceeded to Silesia. The guards left Paris.

"On the 22d of April, the Emperor of Russia took the command of the army,

quitted St Petersburgh, and moved his head-quarters to Wilna.

"In the commencement of May, the first corps arrived on the Vistula, at Elbing and Marienburg; the second corps at Marienwerder; the third corps at Thorn; the fourth and sixth corps at Plock; the fifth corps assembled at Warsaw; the eighth corps on the right of Warsaw; and the seventh corps at Pulawy.

The emperor set out from St Cloud on the 9th of May, crossed the Rhine on the 13th, the Elbe on the 29th, and the Vistula on the 6th of June.

"Wilkowiski, June 22, 1812. "All means of effecting an understand ing between the two empires became im possible. The spirit which reigned in the Russian cabinet hurried it on to war. General Narbonne, aide-de-camp to the emperor, was dispatched to Wilna, and could remain there only a few days; by that was gained the proof, that the demand, equally arrogant and extraordinary, which had been made by Prince Kurakin, and in which he declared, that he would not enter into any explanation before France had evacuated the territory of her own allies, in order to leave them at the mercy of Russia, was the sine qua non of that cabinet, and it made that a matter of boast to foreign powers. "The first corps advanced to the Pregel. The Prince of Eckmuhl had his head-quarters on the 11th of June at Koningsberg.

"The Marshal Duke of Reggio, commanding the second corps, had his headquarters at Wehlau: the Marshal Duke of Elchingen, commanding the third corps, at Soldass; the Prince Viceroy at Rastenburg, the King of Westphalia at Warsaw; the Prince Poniatowski at Pultusk; the emperor moved his head quarters, on the 12th to Koningsberg, on the Pregel; on the 17th to Insterburg; on the 19th to Gumbinnen.

"A slight hope of accommodation still remained. The emperor had given orders to Count Lauriston, to wait on the Emperor Alexander, or on his minister for foreign affairs, and to ascertain whether there might not yet be some means

of obtaining a reconsideration of the demand of Prince Kurakin, and of reconciling the honour of France, and the interest of her allies, with the opening a negociation.

"The same spirit which had previously swayed the Russian cabinet, upon various pretexts prevented Count Lauriston from accomplishing his mission; and it appeared for the first time, that an ambassador, under circumstances of so much importance, was unable to obtain an interview, either with the sovereign or his minister. The secretary of legation, Provost, brought this intelligence to Gumbinnen; and the emperor issued orders to march for the purpose of passing the Niemen. The "conquered," observed he, "assume the tone of conquerors; fate drags them on; let their destinies be fulfilled." His majesty caused the following to be inserted in the orders of the army:

PROCLAMATION.-" Soldiers, the second war of Poland has commenced. The first was brought to a close at Friedland and Tilsit. At Tilsit, Russia swore eternal alliance with France and war with England. She now violates her oaths. She refuses to give any explanation of her strange conduct, until the eagles of France shall have repassed the Rhine, leaving, by such a movement, our allies at her mercy. Russia is dragged along by a fatality. Her destinies must be accomplished. Should she then consider us degenerate? Are we no longer to be looked upon as the soldiers of Austerlitz? She offers us the alternative of dishonour or war. The choice cannot admit of hesitation. Let us then march forward; let us pass the Niemen; let us carry the war into her territory. The second war of Poland will be as glorious to the French arms as the first; but the peace which we shall conclude will be its own guarantee, and will put an end to the proud and haughty influence which Russia has for 50 years exercised in the affairs of Europe.

"At our head-quarters at Wilkowiski, June 22, 1812. “Authenticated. (Signed) "NAPOLEON. "Prince of NEUFCHATEL, Maj.-Gen.”

15th.-BELFAST.-On Monday night last the fly coach was attacked on its way from Dublin, between Balbriggan and Drogheda, by a party of nine or ten robbers. The guard behaved extremely well, firing the whole of his ammunition at them, which consisted of several rounds, from different arms. He was then of course overpowered, and the robbers succeeded in plundering the whole of the passengers of their cash, luggage, and, it is said, of even part of their clothes. The only person hurt belonging to the coach was the coachman, who received a ball through his arm. It is uncertain whether any of the banditti were killed or wounded, but they got clear off with their booty.

Captain Barclay, the celebrated pedestrian, lately backed himself against time, for a considerable sum, to run nine miles within an hour.

The ground fixed on was the 3d mile on the turnpike road from Stonehaven to Aberdeen. The captain ran the first seven miles in 49 minutes; after which he stopped, and took some refreshment. In the remaining eleven minutes, he ran one mile and a half, so that he lost by half a mile. This wonderful effort was witnessed with astonishment, by a number of spectators. Several horses on the road were unable to keep up with him. (They must have been wretched brutes indeed not to be able to master eight miles and a half in the hour!) He was dressed in flannel, with thin shoes and no stockings.

POISONING RACE-HORSES.-Trial and Conviction of Dawson, at Cambridge Assizes. This trial, which excited so much interest in the sporting world, came on yesterday.

The prisoner was arraigned on four indictments, with numerous counts,

viz. for poisoning a horse belonging to Mr Adams of Royston, Herts, and a blood mare belonging to Mr Northey, at Newmarket, in 1809; and also for poisoning a horse belonging to Sir F. Standish, and another belonging to Lord Foley, in 1811, at the same place.

He was tried and convicted on the first case only.

Serjeant Sellon opened the case, and detailed the nature of the evidence.

The principal witness, as on the former trial, was Cecil Bishop, an accomplice with the prisoner. He proved having been for some time acquainted with Dawson, and that, on application to him, he had furnished him with corrosive sublimate to sicken horses, as a friend of his had been tricked by physicking his horse, which was about to run a match. He went on to prove, that he and Dawson had become gradually acquainted; and that, on the prisoner complaining the stuff was not strong enough, he prepared him a solution of arsenic. Witness described this as not offensive in smell, the prisoner having informed him that the horses had thrown up their heads, and refused to partake of the water into which the corrosive sublimate had been infused. The pri soner complained the stuff was not strong enough, and on being informed, that, if it was made stronger, it would kill the horses, he replied he did not mind that. The Newmarket frequenters were rogues, and if he (meaning witness) had a fortune to lose, they would plunder him of it. The prisoner afterwards informed witness, he used the stuff, which was then strong enough, as it had killed a hackney and two brood mares. The other part of Bishop's testimony went to prove the case against the prisoner.

Mrs Tillbrook, a respectable housekeeper at Newmarket, where the prisoner lodged, proved having found a bottle of liquid concealed under Dawson's bed, previous to the horses having been poisoned, and that Dawson was out late on the Saturday and Sunday evenings, previous to that event, which took place on the Monday. After Dawson had left the house, she found the bottle, which she identified as having contained the said liquid, and which a chemist proved to have contained poison. Witness also proved, that Dawson had cautioned her that he had poison in the house for some dogs, lest any one should have the curiosity to taste it.

Other witnesses proved a chain of circumstances, which left no doubt of the prisoner's guilt.

Mr King, for the prisoner, took a legal objection, that no criminal offence had been committed, and that the subject was a matter of trespass. He contended, that the indictment must fall, as it was necessary to prove that the prisoner had malice against the owner of the horse, to impoverish him, and not against the animal. He also contended, that the object of the prisoner was to injure, and not to kill. The objections, however, were over-ruled, without reply, and the prisoner was convicted.

The judge pronounced sentence of death on the prisoner, and informed him, in strong language, he could not expect mercy to be extended to him.

20th. The old established banking house of Kensington and Co. of Lombard-street, stopped payment yesterday morning. A sensation alarming beyond all precedent was excited in the city and elsewhere in consequence of this calamitous event. The house of Kensington was much connected with Scotland.

VOL. V. PArt ii.

WAR WITH AMERICA.-The senate have agreed, 19 to 13, to the resolution of the House of Representatives for declaring war against this country.

Proclamation issued in consequence by General Sawer.

"Whereas war has been declared by the government of the United States of America, to exist between the united kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the dependencies thereof, and the United States of America, and their territories ;--and whereas divers persons, being subjects of the sai Ünited States of America, are now within the limits of this province, and it is expedient and necessary that such persons should depart from this province within a limited period:-I have therefore thought fit, by and with the advice of the executive council of this province, to issue this my proclamation to order, enjoin, and direct, and I do hereby order, enjoin, and direct, all persons who are subjects of the United States of America, to depart from this province within fourteen days from the day of the date of this proclamation.

"And whereas by an order of police issued by the city of Quebec, on the 29th inst. requiring all such subjects of the United States of Ameri ca, as are now in the district of Quebec, to depart from the city of Quebec on or before the 1st day of July next, before twelve o'clock; and from the district of Quebec on or before the 3d day of July next, before twelve o'clock: And whereas the persons being subjects of the United States, who are now in the city and district of Quebec, are principally persons who have entered this province in good faith, in the prosecution of commercial pursuits-I have therefore thought fit to enlarge,

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and I do hereby enlarge the period allowed by the said order of police, for the departure of such persons from the city and district of Quebec, for and during the period of seven days from the day of the date of the proclamation.

"GEORGE PREVOST.

"30th June, 1812."

21st.-SALAMANCA.-The French army under the command of Marshal Marmont was defeated this day by that of the allies, commanded by Lord Wellington, Duke of Ciudad Rodrigo, in the fields of Salamanca, on the left of the Tormes, near the Arrapelo, after seven hours continued firing, where the infantry as well as the cavalry and artillery of both nations did prodigies of valour. The French were successively dislodged from their advantageous positions, and they lost all the artillery which they had placed there. Their loss of men amounted to from ten to twelve thousand.

22d.-DREADFUL MURDER AT BARNES, SURREY.-We have this day to record another of those atrocious outrages against human nature which have recently stained the annals of this country. The Count and Countess D'Antraigues, two foreigners of distinction and great notoriety in the fashionable world, were, last night, savagely butchered by their own servant, who afterwards eluded the just vengeance of the law by putting an end to his own wretched existence.

It is a slight, and indeed but a sorry consolation to learn, that the monster who perpetrated this series of foul crimes was an Italian servant, who had been not long in the employment of the count and countess. From the particulars which have transpired, it would appear that the villain watch ed an opportunity, when the countess was in a room by herself, and rushed

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upon her with a pistol, which he sented, but it missed fire. He then drew a poignard, and plunged it to the hilt in her back, as she was struggling to escape from his deadly grasp.

Her dying screams brought the Count D'Antraigues into the apartment, where he beheld his lady extended lifeless on her face at the feet of the assassin. The brutal savage then made at his master, and with one thrust of his poignard bereaved him of life also!

But a few seconds intervened when the servants in the other parts of the house were alarmed with the report of a pistol, and upon entering the apartment, the dreadful spectacle presented itself of three lifeless bodies drenched in blood, extended upon the floor. The assassin was found with his brains blown out, and the pistol was still in his hand.

The Count D'Antraigues was a person who has eminently distinguished himself in the troubles which have convulsed Europe for the last two and twenty years. In 1789 he made himself conspicuous by his activity in favour of the revolution; but during the tyranny of Robespierre he emigrated to Germany, and was employed in the service of Russia. At Venice, in 1797, he was arrested by Bernadotte at the order of Buonaparte, who pretended to have discovered in his portfolio, all the particulars of the plot upon which the 18th of Fructi dor was founded.

The count made his escape from the citadel of Milan after he was confined, and was afterwards employed in the diplomatic mission of Russia, at the court of Dresden. In 1806 he was sent to England with credentials from the Emperor of Russia, who had granted him a pension, and placed great dependence upon his services.