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LATEST FROM ENGLAND.

Baltimore, Sept. 8, 1823.

The fast sailing ship Franklin, Capt. Graham, arrived here last night in 41 days from Liverpool, whence she sailed on the 28th of July. To the polite attention of Capt. Graham, the editors of the American are indebted for London papers to the evening of the 26th July inclusive.

The lateness of the hour at which they were received allows time to make only the important extracts which follow.

INTENDED EVACUATION OF SPAIN.

The London Courier of July 26, addresses its readers that they may rely on the authenticity of the following intelligence:--

The French Government have it in contemplation to retire across the Ebro, and to take up their line of defence along that river. The heavy artillery has been ordered up, to invest the strong positions on that line.

It is the intention of the Duke d'Angouleme to withdraw the troops from before Cadiz, unless there should arise a more favorable prospect of being successful in accommodating the differences between the contending parties in Spain. The dissensions, in fact, between the Royalists themselves form almost as strong an impediment to the adjustment of matters, as the dissensions between the Royalists and the Cortes.

It is now more than a month since we first hinted at this circumstance, and on several occasions since we have repeated it. In particular, the letter which we published on Thursday from Madrid, written, as we stated, "by a person well qualified to form a just and impartial estimate of the present and future prospects of Spain," corroborated what we had said. The following passages from that letter disclose important facts:--

"The French are not masters here. The violent party which continues to urge the Regency to acts of arbitrary power, finds no support in the Duke d'Angouleme, or his adherents. They are anxious to negotiate with the more moderate party of the Cortes, and to endeavor to save the King's life, by giving favorable terms to the former. The supporters of arbitrary power are decidedly averse to any treaty with the rebels in Cadiz. It remains to be seen whether the French party will have power enough to oppose successfully their more violent friends and allies."

"The fact is, that this delay bears most heavily on the French finances, and necessarily must, in a short time, force that Power either to join the advocates of arbitrary despotism, or to leave the contending parties to settle matters with the Cortes as they may."

We will not pretend to say (adds the Courier) how far events may change the intentions of France; but it is certain that if there should appear no chance of a speedy conciliation of parties, what we have above stated will be the course adopted. The French decidedly support only the more moderate Royalists.

It is true that the 20th Light Corps, showed symptoms of mutiny at Bayonne. Fifty-one of them deserted, in consequence of Marshal Lauriston's refusing permission for the Regiment to join the Campaign in Spain.

The French army has been remarkably healthy which is ascribed to the unusual coolness of the season.

FIGHT OF CORUNNA.

The following has been posted up at Lloyd's:

"Bristol, July 25--Arrived L'Atreveda, Corrieno, from Corunna; sailed on the morning of the 18th instant with despatches. Up to that period the attempts of the French upon Corunna had been repulsed with considerable loss, and their advanced troops were retreating."

The London Globe of July 26, says:--"We have just seen a gentleman who left Corunna on the 18th in the Atreveda. The French were repulsed with great loss. Our informant states that they left upon the field one hundred and thirty wagon loads of dead. On the 19th, the Atreveda was still in sight of Corunna and the Constitutional flag was flying. All the cannon at Ferrol, with the exception of two pieces, had been removed before the French obtained possession of the town. No immediate communication from our brave countryman Sir Robert Wilson has been received, but as he received only a flesh wound in the thigh, it is hoped that he may soon be enabled to renew his useful services."

The following is an extract from a letter received by an eminent Mercantile House in the city, dated Plymouth, July 22:--

"A Spanish schooner has just arrived in six days from Corunna: the report is, that there had been some severe fighting in that neighbourhood, and that the French had been repulsed in their attack on the town, but that Sir Robert Wilson had been wounded in the thigh during the action. Sir Robert remained at Corunna when the vessel left."

Another letter from Plymouth says.

"Important news has just arrived here, but from the little time that remains before the departure of the post, it will be impossible to learn correct particulars. According to rumour, there have been three engagements near Corunna, or immediately before the place, between the French and Spanish forces, and that the former have been defeated in each battle. Sir R. Wilson and General Quiroga commanded the Spaniards. Sir R. Wilson has been severely wounded in the leg. This account had just been received by a Spanish merchant vessel."

(FROM LLOYD'S)

"PLYMOUTH, July 22.

The Augusta, of, and from, Corunna, arrived here this evening with sundry passengers, who appear to have quitted that place in great haste, in consequence of a sudden attack, made on the 15th and 16th instant, by about 8,000 French. The result is not known; tho, it appears, from what our clerk has been able to collect, that no apprehensions are entertained as to its fall.

It is said that in this attack 7 or 800 French fell that the loss on the part of the Spanish was comparatively trifling (the number not stated,) but that five or six Spanish officers have been wounded and one killed; that Sir Robert Wilson had been wounded in his thigh, and a Colonel Light (one of his aides-de-camp) severely wounded. Our clerk made particular enquiries as to any despatches, letters, or
iofficial communication for his Excellency the Ambassador, or Consul-General, but was told that she had not brought any."

The London Globe of July 26th says:--We learn that an eminent person has received assurances that a negociation is pending between the Cortes at Cadiz and the French.--The basis of this negociation is said to be the return of Ferdinand to Madrid, and a guarantee for the personal safety and property of the Constitutional party. We give this intelligence as we have received it."

The same paper says--"It has been ascertained by the Spanish Legation that Cadiz is amply provisioned for three months."

There has been a misunderstanding between the blockading Squadron and a British frigate, respecting the attempted passage of some British ships into Cadiz. The frigate fully succeeded in obtaining them a passage into the port. The American vessels totally disregard the blockade, and pass in and out just as they please."

Brussels papers to the 22d July speak not only of the great activity displayed by the French government in pressing troops of every description from the northern frontiers towards Spain, but of its incessant exertion to increase the army generally.

A letter from Rome of the 10th July, says, "The news that I have received of his Holiness is very favorable. The fever had ceased, his appetite returned, and every thing gives hopes that the church will preserve its august chief."

The official bulletin confirming the accounts already received of Morillo's defection, has been published. He has joined the troops of General Bourck with 3000 men.

Mina's health is nearly restored.

Accounts from Port St. Marie, July 14, state that the French squadron before Cadiz, had been that morning reinforced; and that it now consists of four frigates and two ships of war. They were waiting the arrival of some small vessels and shallops, daily expected with a great number of cannoniers, on whose arrival the attack on the isle, and the bombardment of Cadiz was to commence.

It is said the French are more than 20,000 strong under the walls of Cadiz.

The King of Portugal has declared to the Duke d'Angouleme that "he is determined to preserve the strictest neutrality, and to endeavor by all means to avoid compromising himself with the French army, or with the Spaniards of either party."