head-quarters for that purpose. I learnt that the right wing of the army is advanced near to the town on the southwest, and are preparing mortar-batteries to commence the bombardment of it., The enemy, being obliged to withdraw their out-posts in that quarter, have set fire to the suburbs, to prevent them from affording cover to our troops. The vessels which were in action yesterday are getting their damages repaired. No attack has been made this day by the enemy's flotilla against our advanced squadron. August 25.---Yesterday, and this day, the damage which several of the gun-brigs received in the action on the 23d has been repaired, and the vessels are again ready for service. N. B. The above journal was brought to England by the Earnest gun-brig, returning, according to her orders, to Yarmouth, after delivering the dispatches with which she sailed for the admiral.

ADMIRALTY OFFICE, SEPT. 12

Extract of a letter from Vice-Admiral Russel, Commander in Chief of a Squadron in the North Sea, to the Honourable W. W. Pole, dated Majestic, off Heliogoland, the 6th of September, and received last night by Lieutenant Ramsay, of the Carrier cutter.

I beg you will be pleased to acquaint my lords commissioners of the admiralty, that I arrived at this island, and anchored close to the town, on the 4th instant, at half-past two P. M. but did not, as I expected, find the Explosion, the Wanderer, or the Exertion, with which their lordships intended to reinforce me. Having found that lord Falkland had, with his usual zeal and promptness, summoned the garrison on the 30th ult. and that his proposals were rejected by the governor, I was making my arrangements to storm him with the marines and seamen of the squadron, if he did not instantly surrender, for at this time the value of the island to us is immense. At six P. M. however, he sent out a flag of truce, desiring that an officer might be sent in the morning to treat on articles of capitulation; and accordingly, at day-light yesterday morning, dispatched lord viscount Falkland and lieutenant D'Auvergne (first of this ship) on that service. At two P. M. the Deputation returned with the articles of capitulation, which I immediately ratified. With a small expense this island may be made a little Gibraltar, and a safe haven for small craft, even in the winter; it is a key to the rivers Ems, Weser, Jade, Elbe, and Eyder, the only asylum at present for our cruizers in those seas. I have appointed lieutenant D'Auvergne as acting governor, until their lordship's pleasure is known; and I beg leave to add, that, from his perfect knowledge of both services, his zeal and loyalty, and a high sense of honour, I know no seaman more competent to the trust.

Extract of another letter from the Vice-Admiral, dated on the same day. This morning the Explosion, Wanderer, and Exertion, hove in sight, round the north end of the island.

SURRENDER OF COPENHAGEN, AND CAPTURE OF THE

DANISH NAVY.

London Gazette Extraordinary, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1807. Downing-Street, Sept. 16, 1807-Dispatches, of which the following are copies, have been received by viscount Castlereagh, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, from admiral Gambier and lieutenant-general the right hon. lord Cathcart, K. T. the commanders of his majesty's naval and military forces in the Baltic sea.

Prince of Wales, Copenhagen-Road, Sept. 7.-MY LORD,-My letter of the 5th inst. will inform your lordship of the progress of the opentions of his majesty's forces against Copenhagen to that period. I have now the honorand satisfaction to add, that, previous to the hour intended for opening our batterie on that night, an officer, with a flag of truce, came out from the town, with propoals for an armistice to settle terms of capitulation. This was accordingly done, after a corespondence between the Danish general and lord Cathcart and myself, of which I transmit a copy; and your lordship will be informed of the stipulations agreed upon by the inclosed copy of the articles. Our army has, accordingly, been put in possession of the citadel and the

* Given in lord Cathcart dispatch.

†The articles are in lord Cathart's dispatch.

arsenal, and the most vigorous exertions are commenced for equipping and sending to England the Danish navy. I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed)

To the Viscount Castlereagh, &c. &c. &c.

J. GAMBLER.

Citadel of Copenhagen, Sept. 8,-MY LORD,-It has fallen to my lot to have the great satisfaction of forwarding to your lordship the ratified capitulation of the town and citadel of Copenhagen, including the surrender of the Danish fleet and arsenal in this port, which are placed at his Majesty's disposal. The object of securing this fleet having been attained, every other provision of a tendency to wound the feelings, or irritate the nation, has been avoided; and although the bombardment and cannonade have made considerable havock and destructon in the town, not one shot was fired into it till after it was summoned, with the offer of the most advantageous terms, nor a single shot after the first indication of a diposition to capitulate; on the contrary, the firing, which lasted three nights, from lis majesty's batteries, was considerably abated on the 24, and was only renewed or the 3d to its full vigour, on supposing, from the quantity of shells thrown from the place, that there was a determination to hold out. On the evening of the 5th September, a letter was sent by the Danish general, to propose an armistice of tweny-four hours, for preparing an agreement, on which articles of capitulation might be founded. The armistice was declined, as tending to unnecessary delay, and the works were continued; but the firing was countermanded, and lieut.-colonel Murray was sent to explain, that no proposal of capitulation could be listened to, unless accompanied by the surrender of the fleet. This basis having been admitted by a subsequent letter, on the 6th, major-general sir A. Wellesley, whom I had sent for, for this purpose, from his command in the country, where he had distinguished himself in a manner so honourable to himself, and so advantageous to the public, was appointed, with sir Home Popham, and lieut.-colonel Murray, to prepare and sign articles of capitulation; and those officers having insisted on proceeding immediately to business, the capitulation was drawn up in the night, between the 6th and 7th. The ratification was exchanged in the course of the morning, and at four in the afternoon of the same day, Lieut.-general Burrard proceeded to take possession. The British grenadiers present, with detachments from all the other corps of cavalry and infantry, under the command of colonel Cameron, of the 79th regiment, with two brigades of artillery, marched into the citadel, while majorgeneral Spencer, having embarked his brigade at the Kalk Brandiere, landed in the dock yard, and took possession of each of the line of battle ships, and of all the arsenal; the Danish guards withdrawing, when those of his majesty were ready to replace them, and proper officers attending to deliver stores, as far as inventories could be made up. The town being in a state of the greatest ferment and disorder, I most willingly acceded to the request, that our troops should not be quartered in it, and that neither officers or soldiers should ener it for some days; and, having the command of possession from the citadel, whoever it might be necessary to use it, I had no objection to leaving the other gates inthe hands of the troops of his Danish majesty, together with the police of the plac. We have consented to the re-establishment of the post; but all arrivals and dpartures are to be at and from the citadel. This work is in good condition, very stror,, and well stored with ordinance and ammunition. The amount of the garrison of ie town is not easily ascertained. The regular troops were not numerous; but the amber of batteries which fired at the same time, together with the floating defences prove that there must have been a very great number of militia and burghers, with othairregular forces; and their ordnance was well served. Considering the advanced position which his majesty's troops have been placed for the last fortnight, our loss, (highly as prize the valour of every officer or soldier who has fallen or been wounded) has bn comparatively small. The zeal, spirit, and perseverance of every rank in the any, have been truly characteristic of the British nation; and the king's German lion are entitled to a full share in this commendation. All the generals, and indd each officer, has rendered himself conspicuous, in proportion to his command,nd the opportunities which have occurred; and opportunies have occurred to all. E staff have done themselves the greatest credit, and been of all the service that ald be desired in their several departments.

Colonel d'Arcey, the chief engineer, and every engineer under him, have given the most unequivocal proofs of science and indefatigable industry; the works under their direction have gone on, with fresh parties, without ceasing. General Bloomfield, and the officers and corps of royal artillery, have done great honour to themselves, and to that branch of his majesty's service, of which their fire upon the gun-boats, and the rapidity and success of the mortar practice, afford sufficient proofs: nor is the distribution of battering ordnance, and ef so much ammunition at so many points in this extensive line, in so short a period, a small proof of the method and resources of that corps Lieutenant-col. Smith, with the Sed regiment under his command, held the post at the windmill on the left, which, for he greater part of the time, was the most exposed to the gun-boats and sorties of the enemy; and the unremitting attentions of that officer claim particular notice. By the naval blockade, the force opposed to us has been limited to the resources of this, and the adjacent islands, separated only by narrow ferries; and almost every wish of asistance has been anticipated, and every requisition of boats, guns, and stores, has ben most amply and effectually provided for, with the greatest dispatch, and the mos perfect cordiality; and every possible attention has been paid, and every accommodaion given, by every officer in that service, from admiral Gambier downwards. A batalion of seamen and marines, with three divisions of carpenters, were landed on the 5th, under captain Watson, of his majesty's ship Inflexible; and had the effort been hade, which would have been resorted to in a few days, if the place bad not capituated, their services in the passage of the ditch, would have been distinguished. I send this dispatch by lieutenant Cathcart, who has become for some time my first aid-de-camp, who has seen every thing that has occurred here and at Stralsund, and will be able to give any further details that may be required. I have the hour to be, &c. CATHCART.

List of killed, wounded, and missing-Killed.-4 officers, 1 serjeant, 1 drummer, 36 rank and file, and 8 horses.-Wounded.-6 oficers, 1 serjeant, 138 rank and file, and 25 horses.-Missing.-1 serjeant, 4 drummers, and 19 rank and file.

Names of officers killed.-Lieutenant Lyons, of the royal artillery; ensign Robert Dixon, of the 82d foot; lieutenant Rudoff, of the 1st regiment light dragoons, king's German legion; ensign Jennings, of the 23d foot, or royal Welch fuzileers.

Names of officers wounded.-Captain Hastings, of the 32d foot; lieutenant Suter of ditto; captain During, 1st battalion king's German legion; lieutenant-general sir David Baird, in the shoulder and hand, slightly; ensign Bilson.

ARTICLES OF CAPITULATION for the town and citadel of Copenhagen, agreed upon between major-general the right hon. sir Arthur Wellesley, K. B. sir Home Popham, knight of Malta, and captain of the feet, and lieutenant-colonel George Murray, deputy quarter-master-general of the British forces, being thereto duly authorized by James Gambier, esq. admiral ofthe blue, and commander in chief of his Britannic majesty's ships and vessels the Baltic sea, and by lieutenantgeneral the right hon. lord Cathcart, knight ofthe thistle, commander in chief of his Britannic majesty's forces in Zealand, and te north of the continent of Europe, on the one part, and by major-general Waltersirff, knight of the order of Dannebrog, chamberlain to the king, and colonel of he north Zealand regiment of infantry, rear-admiral Liitken, and J. H. Kerhoff, aid-de-camp to his Danish majesty, being duly authorised by his Excellent major-general Peymann, knight of the order of Dannebrog, and commander chief of his Danish majesty's forces, in the island of Zealand, on the other rt.

Art. I. When the capitulation shall have beersigned and ratified, the troops of his Britannic majesty are to be put in possession ofhe citadel.

II. A guard of his Britannic majesty's troops shalkewise be placed in thedock-yards, III. The ships and vessels of war of every desiption, with all the naval stores belonging to his Danish majesty, shall be deliveredito the charge of such persons as shall be appointed by the commanders in chief ofis Britannic majesty's forces; and they are to be put in immediate possession of thelock-yards, and all the buildings and store-houses belonging thereto.

IV. The store-ships and transports in the servicef his Britannic Majesty are to be allowed, if necessary, to come into the harbourr the purpose of embarking such stores and troops as they have brought into this isla.

V. As soon as the ships shall have been removed from the dock-yard, or within six weeks from the date of this capitulation, or sooner if possible, the troops of his Britannic majesty shall deliver up the citadel to the troops of his Danish majesty in the state in which it shall be found when they occupy it. His Britannic Majesty's troops shall likewise, within the before-mentioned time, or sooner if possible, be embarked from the island of Zealand.

VI. From the date of this capitulation, hostilities shall cease throughout the island of Zealand.

VII. No person whatsoever shall be molested, and all property, public or private, with the exception of the ships and vessels of war, and the naval stores before mentioned, belonging to his Danish majesty, shall be respected; and all civil and military officers in the service of his Danish majesty, shall continue in the full exercise of their authority throughout the island of Zealand; and every thing shall be done which can tend to produce union and harmony between the two nations.

VIII. All prisoners taken on both sides shall be unconditionally restored, and those officers who are prisoners on parole shall be released from its effect.

IX. Any English property that may have been sequestrated, in consequence of the existing hostilities, shall be restored to the owners.

This capitulation shall be ratified by the respective commanders in chief, and the ratifications shall be exchanged before twelve o'clock at noon this day.

Done at Copenhagen, this seventh day of September, 1807.

ADMIRALTY OFFICE SEPT. 16, 1807.-Captain Collier, of his majety's ship the Surveillante, arrived at this office this morning, with a dispatch from admiral Gambier, commander in chief of his majesty's ships and vessels in the Baltic, addressed to the honourable William Wellesley Pole, secretary of the Admiralty, dated Prince of Wales, in Copenhagen road, 7th Sept, 1807, of which the following is a copy:

SIR,-The communications which I have already had the honour to transmit to you, will have made the lords commissioners of the Admiralty acquainted with the proceedings of the fleet under my command down to the 2d instant, I have now to add, that the mortar batteries which had been erected by the army in the several positions they had taken round Copenhagen, together with the bomb vessels, which were placed in convenient situations, began the bombardment in the morning of that day, with such power and effect, that in a short time the town was set on fire, and by the repeated discharges of our artillery, was kept in flames, in different places, till the evening of the 5th, when a considerable part of it being consumed, and the conflagration having arrived at a great height, threatened the speedy destruction of the whole city, the general commanding the garrison sent out a flag of truce desiring an armistice, to afford time to treat for a capitulation. After some correspondence had passed between the Danish general and lord Cathcart and myself, certain articles were agreed upon, of which I have the honour to transmit, you a copy. From these their lordships will perceive, that all the Danish ships and vessels (of which I enclose a list,) with the stores in the arsenal, were to be delivered up to such persons as should be appointed to receive them on the part of his majesty. I accordingly appointed Sir Home Popham for this purpose, and having made the necessary arrangements for equipping them with the utmost dispatch, I have committed the execution of this service to vice-admiral Stanhope, in whose ability and exertions I can place the fullest confidence. I am happy on this occasion to express the warm şense I entertain of the cordial co-operation of the army, by whose exertions, with the favourable concurrence of circumstances, under Divine Providence, ever since we left England, our ultimate success has been more immediately obtained. I must also convey to their lordships, in terms of the highest approbation and praise, the conspicuous zeal, and earnest endeavours, of every officer and man under my command, for the accomplishment of this service; and although the operations of the fleet have not been of a nature to fford me a general and brilliant occasion for adding fresh testimony to the numer

Thompson, in the Fly, with the gun-brigs, to get as near in as he could: the same day, I received a letter from colonel Bourke, quarter-master general, to say he was directed by general Whitelocke to inform me, that he had marched on, and meant to go to the westward of Buenos Ayres, requesting I would send the ships having heavy artillery there, and likewise provisions. I immediately sent the gun-boats to join the Fly and gun-brigs, and directed captain Thompson to get as close in to the westward as he could. The transports with the guns, and those with provisions, as well as an hospital ship. I likewise sent there, and am happy to say they were all in shore on the 4th, ready to meet the army. On the 5th a firing was observed in the town; I desired captain Thompson to make use of the gun-brigs and boats, when he could, without annoying our own people, who appeared to be both to the eastward and westward of the town.. A communication was opened with the army in the morning; they had stormed and taken possession of four guns, near the Citadel. Bread, spirits, and ammunition, were supplied from the ships. On the 6th I directed the Encounter to endeavour to communicate with the army on the east side of the town, and supply them with what they might require. An hospital ship was likewise sent that way. The Nereide was moored as high up as she could go, being in less than three fathomns, but still nine miles from the town. At one P. M. I received a letter from captain Thompson, saying our affairs at the west end of the town were in a most distressing state; brigadier-general Craufurd, and the whole of his brigade taken prisoners, and that a truce had been demanded and granted; at the same time requesting more transports might be moved up, in case it should be necessary to re-embark the troops. I immediately went up to the Staunch gun-brig, which was about a mile from the shore, and abreast of the post occupied by sir Samuel Auchmuty, and ordered the Medusa, Thisbe, and Saracen, which were left off Barragon, to come up as high as they could with safety. Captain Thompson, who was with the general, came off to me immediately, but was obliged to have a guard to protect him to the beach, although close to the gun-brig; but it was dark. At eight P. M. I received a note from general Whitelocke, informing me he had arrived there to see what more could be done by the gallantry and exertion of the army under his command, whose sufferings in every way had seldom, under any circumstances, been exceeded. Of one thing he was certain, that South America could never be English. The inveteracy of every class of the inhabitants was beyond belief. He wished to see me, as he had sent general Gower to general Linier's, in consequence of a letter he had received froin the latter. I cannot help taking this opportunity of saying, how very active captain Thompson, of the Fly, has been, who placed the gun-boats, which were commanded by lieutenant Fraser, of the Medusa, and lieutenant Heron, of the Saracen. Early in the morning of the 7th, the Staunch telegraphed to say I was 'wanted on shore immediately; a flag of truce was still flying at our head-quarters. On my going on shore, the general shewed me the proposals made by the Spanish general Liniers, (a copy of which I inclose,) and observed, that he was of opinion, as well as were the other generals, that it could answer no good purpose to persist, and that one great object was attained, that of getting all the prisoners back that had been taken in South America this war; that the destroying the town could not benefit us; and that he saw no prospect whatever of establishing ourselves in this country, as there was not a friend to the English in it; that the number of our prisoners the enemy had, were in the power of an enraged mob; and that persisting on our part would make their situation truly distressing; the number of our killed and wounded, although not exactly ascertained, was said to be very great. Under these circumstances, and being persuaded that the people of this country did not wish to be under the British government, I signed the preliminaries, trusting that what I have done will meet their lordship's approbation. I have directed captain Prevost, of the Saracen, to be ready to proceed to England as soon as general Whitelocke's dispatches are ready, and to receive sir Samuel Auchnuty for a passage with colonel Bourke, who carries the general's dispatches. I have not yet had any returns from captains Rowley or Joyce, who are still with the seamen that landed; but lieutenant Squarry, of the Polyphemus, who was with his men in the advanced brigade, I took off yesterday, wounded, but not badly; he informs me that only one of his men is missing. GEORGE MURRAY.