Winchester Gazette

We subjoin an extract of an interesting letter from St. Petersburg, of the most recent date:

"St. Petersburg, 6th (26th) Aug.

To day peace is formally announced with England—and express orders are given at all our ports, that ships bearing the British flag shall be openly and amicably received, with their cargoes, provided there be nothing on board contrary to the existing tariff and regulations; which is to continue in force for the present year, at least. All the brokers' notes and prices current have London printed on them and Paris is left out. The exchange is at 22 1/2 and is expected higher.—Lord Bentinck arrived three days ago; and Lord Cathcart is expected. The news from the armies is favorable.—Recruits and volunteers are marching from all quarters towards the Dwina; and another levy of troops is ordered for September. It is expected that 100,000 men will be in arms in a few days."

IMPERIAL UKASE.

Ukase of his Imperial Majesty, Emperor and Autocrat of all the Russians, &c.

The Senate declares as follows:

The desirable peace which has been negotiated between Russia and Great Britain, has at length been accomplished, and we have taken the earliest opportunity of announcing to our faithful people this happy event, and even before the formal ratification has been received.

Pursuant to the conditions of this arrangement, we hereby order, that from the present date, all our ports and harbours in the Baltic, the White and Black Sea, and the Sea of Azoph, with all our ports and harbours, wherever they may be situated, are open to the flag of the Britannic Majesty—and the trade shall be conducted between the Empire and Great Britain, according to the system adopted under the existing regulations.

The Senate has thought fit to communicate this acceptable intelligence in the present Ukase, that it may be known to all—and it is hereby witnessed by our public seal, this fifth (17th) day of August, 1812.