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fired. A battalion of the 34th, and one of the,.
town, with three pieces of light artillery, and
prised through the negligence of their Officers. 411 e
men, however, took to their arms, rallied with rapidity, and
penetrating through the enemy, marched towards the ,
moun-
tains, but not without loss. The Duke of Aremberg, Colonel
of the 27th regiment, 15 Officers, of whom two were Chiefs of
Battalion, with 400 soldiers and three cannon, were taken by the
enemy.
General Girard gained the mountains with the half of his
two battalions, 500 horse, and the eagles of the two battalions.
The rest of the division commanded by General Remond, which
had set out an hour before day-break, arrived at Merida, with-
out having heard of the matter. General Bron, at the head of
the 20th, had advanced rapidly upon the enemy, at the com-
mencement of the affair, and by several charges, he assisted in
disengaging the troops; but his horse having been killed under
him by a ball, he was taken. General Girard had veith him
some select troops, and he has disgracefully permitted himself
to be surprised through excess of presumption and of confi-
dence. At the moment when he was in danger, no guard bad
been posted: the Officers and soldiers were in the houses, as
if in profound peace. I have ordered an enquiry, and a severe
example.
As soon as Count D'Erlon was informed of the disagree able
event, he advanced upon Merida, where the English had al-
ready arrived ; but they evacuated that place on his approach.
After this coup-de-main, the English re-entered Portugal, fol-
lowed by the Count D'Erlon.
(Signed) The Marshal Duke of DALMATIA.
Seville, Oct. 27, 1811.
MONSEIGNEURI have the honour to inform your Highness
of the unfortunate end of the General, of Division Gocli;e.t.
He arrived yesterday evening at Seville, with the troops which
I had recalled from the mountains of Ronda : he was extremely
fatigued, and suffering under an old nervous complaint, which
often endangered his life, and plunged him into a gloomy me-
lancholy. He went to rest on his arrival. A 7 five in the morn-
ing he came out of his chamber, took the musket of a soldier
who stood sentry ; and retired without being observed. He
loaded the musket himself, and blew his brains out. His do-
mestits entered a moment after, and found 'him stretched on
the floors the report was scarcely heard. The suicide has been
attested by a proces verbal. General. Godinot was generally
loved and esteemed. was particularly attached to him. No
motive of chagrin could be ascribed to hits, except what arose
from his health being impaired by those violent paroxysms
which he frequently experienced. He had observed, in rather
a familiar tone, that he thought himself near his end. In his
portfolio was found a will executed in May last, in which he
disposes of his horses, makes legacies to his domestics, and pre-
scribes in what manner his son should be educated. All these
circumstances induce a belief, that he had long resolved to cut
short his days, should hiss ufferings continue.
(Signed) he Marshal Duke of DAI.MATIA.
IREPOILT FROM GENERAL DORSENN Et COMMANDING IN
CHIEF THE ARMY OF THE NORTH OF SPAIN, TO THE
Pi' INCE OF NEUFCHATEL.
Head-quarters, Valladolid, Oct, 21.
MoN s F.IGN MR—General Reynaud, Governor of Ciudad Ro-
drigo, on the 15th went out of the fortress with four horse
chasseurs, in order to reconnoitre in person a place suitable for
foraging on the road of Guinaldo. He was so imprudent as to
advance a league and an half from the town, when a squadron
of the Band of Don Julian, which was roaming in. the environs,
threw itself upon lAni. He attempted in vain to defend him-
self ; he was taken with three of his people; the fourth es-
caped, and re-entered the town. Your kiigliness wUI doubtless
feel a difficulty to conceive such an imprudence on the part of
General Reynaud, particularly after the reiterated prohibitions
which I had made to him, not to make any hazardous excur-
sions, especially not in person, since he was provided with
every necessary. I immediately ordered the General of Bri-
gade, Barrie, to take the command of Ciudad Rodrigo: he has
set out with a convoy of corn destined for that place.
The army occupies Oviedo, the camp of Grade, and the port
of Gijon. General Bonnet, whose talents end experienee are
known, is employed in reorganizing this province, and in en-
tirely expelling from it the remains of the bands. He is ad-
vancing to the defiles of Gallacia. We have taken at Gijon a
Humber of ships laden with English goods ; aniong.others, a
vessel laden with gunpowder, iron, and English clothing.
(Signed) The Count DoeLSENNE.
ARMY OF THE NORTH.
While. General Bonnet was advancing into Asturias, by the
pass of Prejarew, General Du Breton having collected
‘ a strong
T Column at are la Vega, marched against Cahezon, and the

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were disturbed
. 6th the enemy
:ook a position at
_1? cu.._ :As force, and at-
tacked us; he was vigorously repulsed, and lost two Officers,
and a great many soldiers. At four in the afternoon, he rallied
again, and recommenced his attack ; but our grenadiers and
chaiseurs sprang forward with the bayonet. The enemy's ranks
were thrown into disorder; a Colonel, and several other Offi-
cers wets, killed; the rout was general. The enemy lost about
500 men killot and wounded, and many prisoners. The Mar-
quisito escaped beyond the Wha, with a handful of men. Men-
dizabel, stripped of every thing, sought safety in the mountains
of Potes.

LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY
DOWNING-STIZFET, DECEMBER 16, 1811.
Captain Tylden, Military Secretary to Lieutenant-General Sir
Samuel Achmuty, arrived at the Secretary of State's Office
this day, with Dispatches, addressed to the Earl of Liverpool
by Lord Minto and Sir S. Achmuty, of which the following
are Copies and Extracts :
[The first dispatch is from Sir S. ,Atichmuty to Lord Liver-
pool, under date of Aug. 31, reftrring his Lordship to an in-
closedcopy of his letter, of the same Bite, to Lord Minto, and
stating merely the general result of the operations in Batavial
'Here two letters from Lord Minto enchse the following.]
Mv LORD—After a short hut arduous campaign, the troops
you did me the honour to place under my order 3 have taken the
capital of Java, have assaulted and carried the enemy's formida-
ble works at Cornelis, have defeated and dispersed their col-
lected force, and have driven them from the kingdoms of Ban-
tam and Jacatra. This brilliant success over a well-appointed
and disciplined force, greatly superior in numbers, and in every
respect well equipped, is the result of the great zeal, gallantry,
and discipline of the troops, qualities which they have possessed
in a degree, certainly never surpassed.
Your Lordship is acquainted with the reasons that induced
me to attempt a lande 0, in .the neighbourhood of Batavia. It
was effected without opposition at the village of Chilliegehing,
le miles east of the city, on the 4th instant. My intention was
to proceed from thence by the direct road to Cornelis, where the
enemy's ferce was said to. be a'sembled in a strongly fortified po-
sition, and to place the city of Batavia in my rear, from whence
alone I could expect to derive supplies equal to the arduous con-
test we were engaged in. As some time was required to make
preparations for an inl nd movement, 1 judged it proper to re-
connoitre the road by the coast leading to Batavia, and observe
how far it would •be practicable to penetrate by that route. I
was aware that It was extremely strong, and, if well defended,
nearly impracticable. Advancing with part of the army, I had
the satisfaction to find that'it was not di,ptited with us, and the
only obstacle to our progress was occasioned by the destruction
of the bridge over the Anjol river. I approached the river on
the 6th, and observing during thet evening a large fire in Bata-
via, I concluded it was the intention of the enemy to evacuate
the city • and with this impression I directed the advance of the
army under Col. Gillespie, to pass the river in boats on the suc-
ceeding night. They lodged themselves, in the suburbs of the
city, and a temporary bridge was hastily constructed on the
morning of the eth, capable of supporting light artillery. On
that day the burghers of Batavia applied for protection, and sur-
rendered the city without opposition, the garrison having re-
I treated to Weltevreede.
The possession of Batavia was of the utmost consequence.
Though large stf;rehotises of public property were burnt by the
enemy, previous to their retreat, and every effort made to de-
stroy the remainder, we were fortunate in preserving some va.
• luable granaries, •and other stores. The city, although abandon-
ed by the ptincipal inhabitants, was tilled with an industrious
race of people, who cooed be particularly useful to the army.
provisions were in abundance, and an easy communication pre-
served with the fleet.
In the night of the Sth, a feeble attempt was made by the
enemy to cut off a small guard I bad sent for the security of the
place, but the troops of the advance had, unknown to them, re-
inforced the party early in the evening, and the attack was-re-
pulsed. The advance under Col. Gillespie occupied the city on
the 9th.
Very early in the morning tespie,
with his corps, to move
tonment at Weltevreede
that marched before br
his route. The cantouni
were in force a little be
on their works at Coma
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40th were in the other points in the province of St. Ander, which
were thus sur- by the /vlarquesito and Mendizahal. On the
s. These brave was dislodged from Cabeson : the General tool
:h rapidity, and,•' Sadias. On the 7th, the enemy collected alibi

rning of the 10th, I directed Col. Gillespie,
re from Batavia, towards the enemy's can-
de, supported by two brigades of infantry
Ireak of day throurh the city, and followed
ailment was abandoned, but the enemy
)cyond it, and about two mites in advance
rnelim. Their position ivaa lira* and 4e-
occuyit.4 by 3000 qf deal, Wit Ikl,ori And.
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