The National Register. — London, England, 1808-09-04 00:00:00

~~ :~. gEpilEmnit 4 ,TFIE NATIONAL REGISTER: the 'Nth and 9th regiments, supported, ai I have 'above stated, with a view to cover the retreat of his defeated army; in all of which he was. however, repulsed; but he succeeded hi ctfrcting his retreat in good order, owing, principally, to m, want of cavalry, and secondly, to the difficulty of bringing up the passes of the mountains with celerity, a sufficient number of troops, and of cannon, to support those which had first ascended. The loss of the enemy• has, however, been very great; and he left three pieces of cannon in our hands. I cannot sufficiently applaud the conduct of the troops through out this action. The enemy's positions were formidable, and he took them up with his usual ability and celerity, and defended them most gallantly. But I mast observe that although we had such a superiority of numbers employed in the operations of this day, the troops actually engaged in the heat of the action were, from unavoidable circumstances, only the sth, 9th, 29th, the riflemen of the 93th and 60th, and the dank companies of Ma jor-General Hill's Bilgade, being a number by no means equ:d to that of the enemy :—their conduct, therefore, deserves the highest commendation. I cannot avoid to take this opportunity of expressing my ac knowledgments for the aid and support I received from all the general and other officers of this army. I am particularly in debted to Major-General Spehcer for the advice and assistance I received from him ;—to Major-General Ferguson for the man ner in which he led the left column, and to Major-General Hill, and Brigadier-Generals Nightingale and Fane for the manner iu which they conducted the different attacks which they led. I derived most material assistance also from Lient.-Col. Tucker and Lieutenant-Colonel Bathurst in the Offices of Deputy-Adju tant and Deputy Quarter-Master General, and from the Officers of the Staff employed under them. I must also meution that I have every reason to be satisfied with the artillery under Lieu tenant-Colonel Rohe. I have the honour to ineloq! herewith a return of killed, wounded and missing. 1 have the honour to be, itc. (Signed) Kral! Ilintuest.gr. Return of the Kilted, Wounded, and Miming of the Aring under the Command of Lieutenant-General the Right lion. Sir Ar thur Wellesey, K. B. u►n the 11116 of ...lynch 1608. Ifead-Quartcrc, Lourinha, Aug. 18, 1808. General Staff-1 captain, killed. Royal Artillery-1 captain, killed ; 1 rank anti tile, wounded. Royal Eugitfeerp---1 captain, wouded. Ist Brigade—Maior-General sth font-3 rank and file, killed ; 1 major, 1 lieutenant, 2 ser jeants, :39 rank and tile, wounded. 9th font--1 rank and tile, killed ; 1 lieutenant-colonel, I major, 1 captain, 1 ensign, 3 serjeants, 49 rank nod tile, w ounded ; 12 rank and file, missing. 3Sth font-4 rank and file, wounded. 3d Ileigadr—Briglidier-(anneal Nighl;ragale. Oth foot-1 Renton:int-colonel, 2 serjeams. 31 rank and file, killed; 1 major, 3 captains, 3 n st", ti ~ arjeants, 105 rank and file, wounded; I captain, 3 lietatemont,, 1 serjeant, 1 drutu uu•r, :12 rank and tile, u►issit►g. P 41 4 1 .001-6 rank and tile, killed ; 1 lieutenant, 1 serjeant, 17 rank sus file, wounded. Brigade—Brigadier-General Cranford. 45th foot—l et3Sigll, killed ; 1 lieutenant, 9 rank and file, uounded. )o th root -2 rank and file, killed; I rank and file, wounded. 'llq foot —none killed or ‘sounded. 4th Brigade—Brigadier -n•ral Bowel. Cott foot --1 captain, 2 rank and file. wounded ; 1 rank and niii , •ing. 32d lout-1 rank and tile, l.iJied ; S rank and file, wounded. '2d Brigade—Major General Ferguson. 36th font—nane killed or wounded. ' 40th foot—l rank and tile, killed ; Y rank and file, wounded. ;let font-1 rank and tile, killed ; I rank and tile, Hounded. GI h, or Light Brigade—Brigadier-G,nera! Pane. hart. 9511, foot—l serjeant, 6 rank and hie, killed; :3 ser i(aos, 25 rank and tile, wounded, 7 rank and tile, missing. 51h Ivor. 60th font-8 rank and file, killed ; Y lientenants, 1 stall; 5 serjeatit4, tl& rank nod tile, wounded ; 16 rank and tile, taralry. 20th light dragoons -1 istreso, killed; 3 rank and tile, 2 horses, ivoim.ted. Vovil - -I lieutenant-colonel, 2 raptaiw, I en-ign, 3 tecienntQ, 6J raqk ;Ind tile, 1 ilure, ; I lieut..nant-colonti, snot- F;'6l ,juts, 6 captains, 8 lieutenants, I ensign, I stall; 20 serjeants, 295 rank and file, 51 horses, wounded ; 1 captain, 3 lieutenants; 1 serjrant, 1 drummer, 65 rauk and file, missing. Nantes of Offieers killed, wounded. and missing, on the reth of Annust, 1808. General Stalf—raptain K. J. Bradford, Id regiment foot' guards, deputy assistant adjutant-general, killed. Royal Artillery--Captain H. Gear.., killed. Royal Lugineers--Captain How ard Elphinstone, badly wounded. • sth foot—Major Ernes, slightly wounded ; Lieutenant Da.le, wounded. 9111 foot—Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart, severely wounded ; Major Molle, wi.inded ; Captain Sankey, wounded ; Nichols, wounded. 29th foot—Lieutenant-Col awl the Hon. C. A. F. Lake, killed ; Majors G. Way and Thomas Egerson, wounded; Cap. tairts P. Hodge and A Patison, wounded ; Lieutenants R. Bir-: 'Hingham, St. John W. Lucas, and Robert Stantot,, wounded ; Captain George Tod, missing ; Lieutenant. W. Birmiugham; Ambrose Newbold, and Thomas Langtoe, missing. 6th foot—Captain John Currey, slightly wounded. 45th foot—rnsign Dawson, killed ; Lieutenant Burke, slightl y wounded. 82d Foot—Lieut. R. Reid, dangerously wounded. 60th foot—Lieutenant Kiety, slightly wounded ; . Ensign Dawes, slightly wounded; Adjutaut Dc Gilso, slightly wounded, 95th foot—Captain Creagh, slightly wounded ; Lieutenants fin and Cortina'', slightly wounded. Total-4 officers, killed; '2O officers, wounded; 4 officer., missing : 3 non-commissioued officers and drummers, killed; 20 nou-commissioned officers and drummers, wounded ; 2 non-' commissioned officers and drummers, missing : 63 rank and tile, killed; 295 rank and tile, wounded; 63 rank and tile, missing :• 1 horse, killed ; 2 horses, wounded. Total officers, non-commissioned officers, rank and tile, and horsesskillod, wouuded, and missing, 482. B. Tucm, Dcp. Adj. Gen. Head Quarters at I.varinha, Mr LORD, 18, 1309. Since 1 wrote to you last night, I have heard from Brigadier- General Anstruther, that he is on the costa of Pitiiche, with the fleet of v eta:tilers and stare ships, iu charge of Captain Blight of the Alfred, tt ith a pact tot' the force detached from Eugland under Brigadier-General Ackland, in couseroence of the rereipt • of orders Which 1 had left at Mondego Bay for Geaeral Ack land, which he had opened. 1 have ordered Brigadier-General Austrut her to land immediately, and I have moved to this plate,: iu order to protect his landing, and facilitate his junction. General l.oison joined General Laborde in the course of last night at Torres Vedras; and 1 understand that both began their march towards Li s bon this morning : I also hear that ttieueral Julio( has arrived this day at Tores Vedras, ssith a small cops from Lisbon ; and I conclude that the whole of the French ar my will be assembled between Tures Vedras and the capital, in the course of a few days. 1 have the honour to be, eke. (Signed) ARTHUR WELLsistcr. To the Host. Lord Castlereagh, iNc. 455'e. plead- Q 'garters, Murders, Mr Lona, Aug. kl 1808. The report which I have the honour to Incluse to your Lord ship, made at my request to Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Welle-ley, conveys information which cannot but prove highly gratifying to his Majesty. On my landing this morning, I found that the enemy's attack had already commenced. and 1 was fortunate enough to reach the field of action in time to witness and approve of every (tilt°. sition that had been, and was afterwards made by Sir Arthur • Wellesley, his comprehensive mind furnishing a ready resource in every emergency, and ;maiming it quite unueeessary to direct any alteration. 1 am happy on this occasion to bear testimony tq the great spirit and guod conduct displayed by all the troops composing: this gallant army Ili this well-contested actiOn. send this dispatch by Captstin Campbell,. Aid-do-Camp to Sir Arthur Wellesley, no person being better oitalitild. to give your Lordship information, 1 have the honour to be. te. (Signed) "haus , st.r.s.ao, Lzeut.-Gar. To the Right lion. Lord Castlereagh, Vic. 4c. c. ra, ,111;* .4 21, .7;o5; I have the honour to report to you. that the cacti.; a .tacke . us. in our position at 1 imicra this taunting. ~~:~ I •~ ~~ I