Petersburg, 6 June. According to received tidings was a fleet consisting of 9 ships of the line, 8 frigates and 2 brigs to depart within days from Kronstadt towards the Archipelago. The fleet was too joined by the two ships commanded by rear admiral Bellinghausen which were in the Mediterranean and were expected to return every day from Toulon. The emperor intended to sight that week the fleet which was to be commanded by admiral adjutant-general Senijamin.
Frankfurt, 20 June. Since 3 days were rumours in Constantinople [according to tidings dated until the 1st] that Cochrane defeated of the Turkish fleet.
Paris, 19 June. From Marseille arrived tidings that a ship of the line, 2 frigates, 1 corvette and 1 aviso left Toulon. According to the rumours was the aviso ordered to return immediately after the French consul was spoken about the intentions of the dey of Algiers. Despite the departure of this squadron the fitting out of warships and signing of sailors at Toulon didn’t slow down. Especially at the board of victuals people were working hard.
Madrid, 11 June. Three ships of the Spanish customs service captured a British brig loaded with contraband after a fight of 5 hours off the coast of Ayamonte. She was armed with 10 guns and had a crew of 39 men of which 5 were killed. She was brought up to Cadiz and according to the rumours her value was 40.000 reliable piasters.
