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. I , I WAR Or SPAIN. SIEGE OF PAMPELUNA. /MOM THE SIONITEER OP TUESDAY. ~~~ FROM THE FRENCH PAPERS OF TUESDAY. OFFICIAL PART.-ARMY OF THE PYRENNEES. REPORT Or MARSHAL LAURISTON TO HIS EXCEL LENCY TILL MINISTER 01 WAR. Oreoyen, September 4. 41 M. Li NARWHAL—The engineers not having been yet able to make the necessary reconnoissances aboat the fortress, it was necessary, in order to give them the means f doing it, to drive the enemy from all the outposts which he occupied, as well on the side of the suburb of La Madeleine, opposite Burlade, as ou that of the suburb of Rocheappea.— These two suburbs, which are below the town, within one-third of the range of grape-shot, and which are situated against escarpments of 30 and 40 feet, were justly considered by the enemy as very im portant, because they afforded means to hinder all approach, and, consequently, all reconnoissances, even against the citadel. According to the desire of the General com manding the engineers, I resolved to make this at tack on the suburb of Rocheappea, which at first I intended not to undertake till the night of the open ing of the trenches. Yesterday, the 3d of September, the 7th division, provisionally commanded by Gene ral Jamin, and composed of the 3d light regiment, the 6th, 9th, and 14th of the line, was placed before the suburbs of Rocheappea and La Madeleine. It was charged with this attack, which was supported by the fire and the attacks of the 20th light regiment, of the 33d and 40th of the division of Pecheux, and by a part of the Spanish troops, and some batteries. - The attack began at half-past five, and at half past seven the two suburbs were occupied by our troops, who carried by storm houses that were con cealed and entrenched, with a courage,truly extraor dinary, and notwithstanding a shower of grape-shot. They bad to march, exposed, up to these houses; and as this side of the town is very steep, I could not have this attack supported, except by some batteries of mortars and howitzers, placed at distances of four or five hundred toises. Two houses, which are the Con vent of St. Peter on one side, and the white house on the road to Tolosa, being concealed and entrenched, he attempted to- defend them obstinately. Some breachn which were made by two pieces, an eight pounder and a sixteen-pounder, sufficed to make him evacuate them promptly. I could not hope so speedy a result from an attack which was rendered very difficult by the situation of the batteries of the. place on the side of Rocheappea. Our troops were obliged to cut down the door' of all these houses with hatchets, so strongly were they barricaded. They entrenched themselves in them. The fire of the -musketry continued till half-past nine. The enemy kept up a continual fire of grape upon our troops, and threw many bombs and shells against our batteries. The division of Pecheux, on its side, caused the redoubt of the Prince to be taken possession of by General Fernig, with the 40th regiment and the grenadier companies of the regiment of the Infant Don Carlos. This redoubt was formerly a horn work : it is at present only a lunette, 200 toises from the fortress. General Picheux has driven the enemy from all the little posts that he occupied without, so that the engineers can make their reconnoissances quite at their ease. Measures have been immediately taken to entrench the several posts, so that the enemy might not be able to send out any soldiers in the nigl4, or disturb our engineer officers. " The object of the attack has been completely obtained, though our troops were obliged to attack, being constantly exposed, an enemy protected by the fire Cf the musketry of the town, and by his batteries loaded with grape. But nothing is impossible to such troops. The attack of the two suburbs was conducted with extraordinary vigour by Viscount Jamin, provi dentially commanding the division. It was General Quinsonas who attacked and carried the suburb of La Madeleine. General Damremont, with a battalion of the 20th Light Regiment, supported by an attack in flank that which was directed against the White House, by the 3d Light Regiment of the 7th division, led by General de Tressan and its Colonel, M. de Saint-Gillen, who was wounded there. The division of Pecheux, continually attacked, though exposed to the fire of the place, skilfully taking advantage of all the varieties of die ground. The Count d'Espagne also manseuvred with much valour and ability. 4 , I shad have the honour to send your Excellency the details, when I receive the Reports, and I shall snake known to you the Officers and soldiers who have particularly.distinguished themselves. For the rest, all, Generals, Officers, and soldiers, behaved with remarkable bravery. I have contented myself with informing your Excellency of this attack, which is very important: it is a necessary - preliminary to the operations of the siege.--Accept, &c. (Sped) " Marshal LAURISTON." SIEGE•OF SEU D'URGEL. ENVIRONS OF SEU D'URGEL, AUGUST The Constitutionalists leave us no repose. The day of Stint Louis, which we solemnised with all the pomp that circumstances admitted, the fort fired on us from daylight till midnight; eighteen shells fell in the town ; five houses were knocked down and some others destioyed. Five days before a sortie took place on two points, on the side of Montferre, not far from the walls of the town. The Constitutionalists were forced back ; they had eight men killed, an offi cer and five soldiers of Romagosa were also killed. On the 2lst a shell fell on a guard-house of the Royalists, and wounded five soldiers. On the 22d an /Ace' and two artillerymen deserted ; on the 25th five soldiers of Ledo came to join us. Three hun dred Royalists bavearrived from Arragon, and more ire expected. PERPIGNAN, AUGUST so. Serrituasn l.—We have just received confirma tion of the news that the . Governor of the Seu will in no sort acknowledge the Regency of Madrid. The M ars hal offered, it is said, that ranks, occupations, honours, icc. of all the officers and soldiers of the , arr i sh o should be retained, and that a part of th e g oon should be left in the forts conjointly with the Allied Army, to hold them in the name of Fer dinand VII. All was rejected. The Constitutionalists , Ain not hear the Regency nor the men of the Faith spoken of. It is added, that the Officer sent to the Marshal assured him that all the garrison of the Seu, LONDON. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1823. THE FUNDS. STOCK EXCHANGE. TWELVE O'CLOCK. Consols opened at $I for Mossy, and $5 for the Account, with very little business doing this monling. The Expresses from Paris have brought the French Fends of Wednesday at 90L 55c. Spanish 43. FOREIGN FUNDS. There is little doiag except% 'Spanish and Colombian Bonds this morning. Coloonbianaeft dr - yesterday, and opened this morning, at 57, got ott tti 59, and are now 57i ; Spanish Bonds S3l to 34 ; ; French Scrip Si pro. PRICE OF STOCKS AT ONE O'CLOCK. 3 per CL Cons. 82% % 34-4 per Cts. New 10254 3 / 4 India Bonds 625. 65s.—South Sea Stock 93% Ezch. Bills (ELM)) 365. 35s.—Shiall 345? 365. pre. Consols tin Acct. 83 83 1 / 4 83. EXPRESS FROM PARIS. We have received this forenoon, by Express, the Modifier and other Paris Papers of Wednesday. They supply at length the meth-wishertfor details respecting the extent of_ the French success in the at tack on the Trocadero, which appears to have been' complete. The following are extracts i OFFICIAL PART. PARIS, SEPTEMBER 9. The E,tafette which left Port St. Marie on the Slst of August, with the news of the taking of the Trocadero, and which was - forwarded - by telegraph from Bayonne, arrived this morning. It has brought to Government a number of private letters, filled with the details of this brilliant kite of arms. The Official Report, which has not Yet been drawn up, is ex pected by the Estafette which will arrive to-morrow. The facts which appear certain ire, the capture of , the whole of the Trocadero, comprising the Isle of St. Louis and Matagorda. We have had forty sol diers killed and about 100 wounded. His Royal flightless commanded the attack in person. The Prince de Carignan fought with the greatest bravery. While waiting foithe Official Reports of the taking of the Trocadero, we are enabled to lay before our Readers some interesting details contained in a pri vate letter received by express : " Head-Quarters, Port St. Marie, Aegust 21. " At two o'clock this morning, the position of the Trocadero was taken in the most brilliant manner:— Two companies of voltigeurs crossed the fosse, neck deep in water, with their cartouch-boles tied on their heads by handkerchiefs. The bridge was at the same time under the fire of the enemy. The Duke of An gouleme passed at the head of his troops, and in less than half an hour all the formidable batteries of the enemy were in our power. The Spanish artillerymen were killed at their guns. The attack was so prompt, and the success so decisive, that the enemy in retiring had the greatest difficulty in rallying. Our troops pursued them with ardour. " The combat recommenced in the village of Tro cadero, and in the end all were killed or made pri soners. It is calculated that the Constitutionalists lost 600 men killed and 1,200 prisoners. Our loss has been 40 killed and l 0 wounded. "The results of this affair are of the greatest im portance. We are now masters of the interior road, for all , the ground from fort Matagorda and fort St. Louis has fallen into our power, independently of which we have taken fifty-four pieces of cannon, four -mogars, and several howitzers ; ammunition and ma gazines, with some gun-boats which could not escape. " The Prince Generalissimo was continually in the midst of the fire. He was the first who passed the bridge, and the fire killed several persons near him. Nothing can equal the enthusiasm which the whole ' of the army shews towards the Prince. Prince Carignan distinguished himself by the intrepidity he displayed. He wished to be the first to pass the foss ; and in scaling a redoubt, one of our grenadiers, webs -him in great danger,- pulled him back by the coat, and threw him into the water, saying, " My Lord, you have taken my place." —" Comrade, I am a Royal Volunteer," replied the young Prince, remounting to the assault. It was his Royal Highness who fired the first piece turned against the enemy, is This night, I believe, they are going to ire red hot balls on the Spanish squadron, and force them to return into the basin of the Caraccas, for they have no other asylum, without they come and join us, which may probably happen, the sailors not being paid, and having no affection for the Cortes. " This operation will free all sides of Cadiz from a number of gun-boats which watched there in safety, and will render our disembarkation more easy. With such troops as ours, and under the eyes of Mon seigneur, everything may be attempted—everything must succeed. Five k Roi I Vies k Duc di Avouknre " P.S. The official report of our loss has this mo ' ment arrived, and I can assure you it does not es ceed 140 men killed or wounded. This loss mar appear inconsiderable for so smart an affair; but our soldiers have attacked with so much vigour and promptitude, that the greatest sart of the shot passed over their heads. Penetrating by the embrasures, they seized upon the cannon even before they were !ROM THE oitistAinar. ' N GRAND BRAD -QUARTERS, " PORT ST. MARIE, AUGUST 51. 41 The 28th of August, the Cortes seeing with what ardour the French army was animated, sent to the Prince-Generalissimo an emissary to enter into a ne gociation, but the terms proposed were too high and extraordinary to be listened to. The Prince replied with noble dignity, that the delay which he granted had expired, and he would not listen to anything further ; and that the force of arms must decide the question. si The following day was proposed for the attack of the Trocadere, which was defended by more than 3,000 men and about 70 pieces of cannon: all was prepared for the attack in silence. The fire ceased on all points during the day of the 90th. At mid night the troops of the expedition formed in line, and set off in three .columns. At half-past two o'clock in* the morning the Trocadere w*s carried by our troops; of whom a great part swam over the fosse or ditch, behind which were masked batteries of five, ten, and Breen pieces of cannon. They leaped into the enemy's entrenchments, shouting Long live the King! ► “The Constitutionalists, frightened at an attack so impetuous, heat a'retreat to the village of Trecadero, wishing to rally there. They were, however, fol lowed by the French, and overthrown at all points.-- AU was finished in a quarter of an hour. The Prince, who followed at the head of the columns of reserve, arrived at the moment the affair was decided, but the fire had not ceased. His Royal Highness advanced rapidly amidst the fire, accompanied by Gniche, Hitte, Larochefoucault, and Achen. "The presence of the Frutce in so dangerais a Ino• officers andaoldiers, had sworn to make a war of ex termination on the men of. the Faith. This extraor dinary answer has disconcerted the Marshal, who, it is said, in concert with Baron d'Eroles, is to issue a Proclamation, addressed to the soldiers of the garri son of Sett, to try to remove their prejudices. BARCELONA. The news from Barcelona of the 27th state posi tively, that the French squadron has left that station and set sail for Cadiz. The following is the quotation of prices of provi sions on the 27th in that place (Barcelona). Odessa wheat, 16fr. 50e. the partere, (4 double decalitres). Ancona and Romagna, 18fr. do. English, 20fr. do. Castille, 161 r. do. Beans, white, 21fr. do. Large millet,9fr. do. Beans, broad, 9fr. Rice, 251 r. the quin tal, small weight. Salt cod, 40fr. do. Common wine, 50fr- the load (120 litres) wine pays 10fr. on entry. The letters from Catatonia make particular men tion of a sortie of the garrison of Barcelona, which is said to have taken place on the 23d of August, and to have been particularly directed against General Curial's corps. The enemy is stated to have had a strong reserve of artillery, which protected his retreat. FROM THE ECHO DU MIDI. PERPIGNAN, SEPTEMBER, t. Milans has effected his retreat on Tarragona. He occupies Olivo, Lorito, and L'Hermitage, positions a quarter of a league from the town, presenting a line of 600 wises,. bristling with entrenchments. In the war of independence Marshal Suchet took Olivo by a very singular surprise : he took occasion of the removing of a regiment that defended it, and endered the lines pail-nal ' with the -troops sent from Tarragona to relieve it. Marshal Moncey has occu pied A Itafulla, over against L'Hermitage, and on the left of the river, and sent troops to Valles and Reus. General Sarsfield left Mataro on the 25th, in con sequence, it is believed, of a dispatch from the Marshal. The family of General Manso is at Mataro, as are also the horsemen of the Prince's Regiment whom that General brought over, with him. Eight of these horsemen returned to the Constitutionalists, and it is feared that the greater part of the others may follow their example, as they pretend they were de ceived by Manso, who represented to them that lie was going to the French General with a flag of truce. The news of the capture of Figueras is not con firmed. A new Military Sub-Intendant arrived to day at Perpignan: thus, including the one at Mont Louis, there are at present five in this department, and the Intendant of the 10th Military Division. PARIS, SEPTEMBER 9. A letter from Perpignan, dated August 30, lays— " Accounts from Cadiz, said to have arrived along the coast by sea, state, that on the 14th, the Cones decreed the fitting out of two ships of the line, the Guerrero and another, four frigates, twenty brigan tines or galliots, and as many gun-boats."—Journal de Toulouse. The :real of Lieutenant-General Guilleminot was reported yesterday, and continues to be repeated to day. The Madrid letters which reached us yesterday mention this report. It is even said that this General Officer is to be succeeded by Marshal Laskristoo. We know not whether this news be well-founded. Gen. Guilleminot has ong in disgrace with e Minis terial journal's. He is ed to have ainly con tributed to the Andujar donne, whit • understood to have experienced high disapprobation at Paris, and the execution of which surprises and afflicts all those men who have perceived in that impor tant document a hope of approaching pacification. —The Duke of Angouleme's choice of General Gail leminot for his Major-General did not satisfy every orie. - Our readers must recollect certain events which caused a great sensation at the time of the invasion if Spain, and which are not yet explained :—such as thig departure and precipitate return of a Minister.— We do not, however, mean to found any conjecture as tp the consequences of a fact, the confirmation of which is first of all necessary.—Pilete. The last telegraphic dispatch given by the Moni teur is unquestionably of great importance ; but it is necessary to know the details of the taking of the Trocadero, to enable us to calculate the re s ul ts . •The s e details could not be,communicated in a short telegra phic dispatch. To appreciate this deed of arms, we must wait for the Major-General's report. It was on Friday the Government received the news which ap peared in the Moniteur of Sunday.—/6id. FRENCH LOAN. NOTICE is given to tlieiiififtiEßs of th e SCRIP RECEIPTS lamed by N. M. ROTHSCHILD, that the, same may be exchanged for the - Certificates of the French Go vernment, co application at Mr. Rothschild's Once, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'Clock 4nring this and each suc ceeding day.—Nemwsurt, St. ewilisherline, Sept. 11. THE EVENING STAR. went singularly electrified our brave young soldiers, The French scarcely fired ; all was carried by • the bayonet. Prince Carignan passed the fosse, full of water, at the head of the troops, but the moment he mounted to scale the redoubt one of his boots re• mained behind him, but he still continued to perse. were, with the grenadiers. There are a thousand incl. dents to recite, which will take up a bulletin alone, The results of this brilliant affair are 1,200 prisoners and 50 pieces of cannon. The enemy had 100 killed and 300 wounded. We had 40 killed and 100 wounded. They are now attacking the Carracas otl all points. u A report prevailed on 'Change to-day, of the taking of fort Louis, which crowns the Trocadero s which only cost us 110 men. The details will, it it said, appear to-morrow in the Moniteur." OTHIIR EXTRACTS FROM THE MOXITEUR: PARIS, SEPTEMBER 0. . - We have received the melancholy intelligence or the death of Rear-Admiral Hamelin, of a brain fever. EXTRACT OF A LETTER PROM MADRID, SEPT. $. On arriving at Malaga, Riego issued a Proclama tion, in which he announced that he would make the French, and the slaves of the French, bite the dust..._ Shortly after be caused Generals Zayas, Abadia, Zarco•del•Valle, Placentia, Governor Aguilar, and several other Officers to be arrested. The prisoners have been conducted on board the frigate Communera. The town of Malaga has had a contribution of two millions imposed on it. On the 21st this man of blood issued a second Proclamation, in which he threatens death to all who shall speak of two Chambers, Bce. OFFICIAL. SIEGE OF PAMPELUNA. 71P? OW% if REPORT OT MAIIIHAL LAVOISTON TO HIS EXCEL., LENCT THE MINISTER OF WAR. " Oacoirms, Sam 5,1823. 44 Mosatton Ls MmtscHAL—The works that I was obliged to construct yesterday, in order to fortify the different posts we had occupied, prevented our Generals from concluding their reports in sufficient time to enable me to forward them to-day to your Excellency by the estafette, who is obliged to leave here early, in order to arrive in due time at Tolosa. " I have, however, to state that we are now in the Fauxbourgs we have taken; notwithstanding the proximity to die town, and the continual fire of the enemy.' " In my report of yesterday on the attack whith was made in the morning, I omitted to mention the cavalry'; namely, a squadron of the 3d hussars, which was with General Pecheux, and particularly a squadron of the 3d chasseurs, who followed in the attack made against the Rocheappea, to support the infantry against the sorties which were made on that point. This squadron, which acted as tirailleurs, was long exposed to the fire of grape-sbot, which it stood with the utmost firmness, having only one chasseur severely and another Slightly wounded—the Chief of the squadron, d'Alloigny, who received a contusiosu 44 Theartillery was directed with great precision / and though at rather too great distance, maintained its attack on the Fauxbourgs. It will continue to fire from time to time, until the opening of the trenches, which I hope will take place in a few days. The gabions and the fascines, as well as the artillery will be wholly brought up after to-morrow. Oar soldiers will certainly open the trenches with great resolution, for in open day they brave the grape-shot.. Although I. will not permit them to es' pose themselves uselessly, yet their ardour is so great that when our artillery begins to play I doubt not but the siege will proceed very rapidly. " The wound of Colonel S. Gilles, which it was feared was dangerous, is doing well, and I hope I shall preserve this brave Officer at the head of Isis regiment.—l have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) " Mundial Marquis de LAURISTON." French Five per Cents. 9th Sept. Pi t. 70e. New Loan 2} preen. - Our arrivals from Bayonne this morning, bring rather speculative rumours than authentic intelli gence. The news of the capture of the Trocadero had reached Bayonne, but no details are given. The • affair before Pampeluna is alluded to ; and it is said that the garrison made a sortie, in which the French suffered severely. Of BALLAITIMOS the reports are , the most contradictory. It is said he complains of, . having bad his conduct misrepresented, and that he had, only agreed to a cessation of hostilities on the as surance that negotiations for peace were far ad vanced. _ The surrender of Cosurina is now ascribed to the treachery of the Governor, who was formerly is America with Morillo, and is his particular friend the works of the ph!ce had not at all suffered, aad the ( garrison had not above fifty killed. Detachments of sick from the army continue to arrive at Bayonne. The military hospital there now contains 600, though some have been sent to the hospitals in the neighbouring towns. Bremen Papers to the sth instant, Brussels Papers to the 10th, and the Austrian Observer to the 28th ult. reached us this morning. The following are the only articles of interest.they contain t VIENNA, ARGesT et. 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