Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

From a London Naval Publication, of the 1st of February, received by the British Sloop of War Rosamond, the only one we have seen.

The campaign in Spain has at length terminated by the re-embarkation of our brave troops, after a most arduous and fatiguing service. The retreat to Corunna was effected, in the most able and soldier-like manner, by Sir John Moore and Sir D. Baird. They were closely pursued by the enemy, who advanced in very superior numbers, and made a general attack on our posts on the 16th January: having, on the 15th, taken advantageous positions, and brought his guns to bear. The enemy was repelled in the most gallant manner; and, after a long contested action, was driven back on all points, and our troops, (with the exception of seven or eight hundred) were safely embarked. The brave commander in chief, Sir John Moore, fell early in the action; Sir David Baird lost his right arm; and many valuable officers have been either killed or wounded. The troops were embarked, with unequalled expedition, by the unremitted exertions of rear-admiral Sir Samuel Hood and De Courcy, and captains Bowen, Shepherd, hon. H. Curzon, Gosselin, Boys, Rainier, Serrell, Hawkins, Digby, Carden and Mackenzie.

The able dispatch of lieut. gen. Hope thus impressively eulogizes the lamented commander: "It will be the conversation of every one, who loved or respected his manly character, that, after conducting the army through an arduous retreat with consummate firmness, he has terminated a career of distinguished honour by a death that has given the enemy additional reason to respect the name of a British Soldier. Like the immortal Wolfe, he is snatched from his country at an early period of a life spent in her service; like Wolfe, his last hopes were gilded by the prospect of success, and cheered by the acclamation of victory; like Wolfe also, his memory will for ever remain sacred in that country which he sincerely loved and which he had so faithfully served." Sir John was brother of captain Graham Moore, of the Marlborough, 74, now at Brazil, and of the Rev. Mr. Moore, of Richmond; and son of the celebrated Dr. Moore, author of many esteemed works. He was in the 47th year of his age, and had greatly distinguished himself on various services, and particularly in Egypt. Consoling as is the reflection that the lustre of the British arms has been so nobly maintained, we have yet to lament the loss of many brave men to no effectual purpose. There is little doubt but what we have been greatly deceived by the reported enthusiastick ardour of the Spaniards, on whom 20 millions of treasure have been expended, without the consolation of a grateful return.

The thanks of both houses of parliament have been unanimously voted to the soldiers, sailors, and marines, engaged in the above arduous service.

We regret to add, that many of the transports have been lost on their return home; but the major part has now arrived safely. 1000 French prisoners have arrived, and 300 horses of the Imperial Guard.