6 MARCH 1841, Page 11

A rumour prevails of preparations making by Lord Palmerston to

enforce the liberation of Mr. M‘Leod, still in confinement in the United States. Ten sail of the line are said to have been ordered to assemble at Gibraltar, and thence to proceed direct to the American coast, pre- pared to act in case of emergency. Lord Palmerston is said to have sent instructions to Mr. Fox, our Ambassador at Washington, to demand peremptorily the immediate release of Mr. M`Leod.—Advertiser.