The Sun.
London, England, 1837-05-26 00:00:00

! outside the gate alarmed the earlists, who fled precipi-
tately on seeing our men. It was through this gate that
the troops entered, headed by General Chichester, followed
immediately afterwards by General Evans ; with regard to
whom I can only say, that his military skill, admirable cool-
ness and tact during the whole of this short campaign have
called forth universal praise.
I am happy to inform you that the French authorities,
civil and military, have displayed the utmost attention to-
wards General Evans, and have done everything- to forward
the interests of her Catholic Majesty. They made the
greatest exertions in affording the means of sending the
guns and ammunition from Behobia. The sub-prefect has
been indefatigable in furnishing means of transport and
accommodotion to the wounded, who are all in Behobia.
Among the Carlist soldiers in the town-house was found
Mr. Dixon, the Englishman whose name I mentioned to you
in a late letter as having saved the life of Capt. Hamilton,
by shooting the Carlist Officer who was about to seize him.
The appearance of this gentleman, in such a place at such
a time, left no doubt whatever on the minds of all who
saw him that he was a traitor, the more particularly
as he had been twice before arrested and kept in de-
tention, once at Bilboa, and once at Saint Sebastian, on
account of conduct which excited suspicion. The in-
dignation of the troops ran so high, that his life was
only saved by the efforts of General Evans at the risk of
forfeiting his own. " Hear me, General Evans, for God's
sake hear me, it is a mistake—men (turning to the infu-
riated soldiers) it is a mistake ;" these were the only words
that could be heard from him, whilst at least 50 bayonets
were already designed for him, the men going round the
little group of officers who had gathered round General
Evans to protect him, vociferating their determination to
take the life of the supposed traitor. Even the Lancers, a
corps not easily moved to disorder, had their lances in rest,
and were looking out for an opening to make a dash at
him. General Evans, having listened for a moment to Mr.
Dixon, told the soldiers it was a mistake. This was all
that could be heard, and much more than the soldiers chose
to believe, for " seeing is believing" they said, and they did
not in the least abate their efforts to massacre the offender.
The preservation of Mr. Dixon's life, under these circum-
stances, was really miraculous. He was in some manner
got away, and afterwards allowed to escape from the town,
taking the road to Behobia, where he now remains.
Mr. Dixon, it appears, on the previous day received let-
ters from Generals Gurrea and another at Astigarraga,
to bring to General Evans. He accompanied an officer
of the Legion, who left him at dark within the lines, both
gentlemen having been informed that the town was at that
moment in the possession of General Evans. Mr. Dixon
says he went up to the tow❑ under that impression, and
was made a prisoner, not discovering his mistake until he
was actually in the hands of the Carlist garrison. The
commandant of the town, when questioned, said that he
had brought letters, and, when challenged, put these letters
in at a loop-bole. These letters, when produced, proved
to have been as above stated, from Gurrea to General
Evans. In what manner Mr. Dixon contrived to pass
the Christino sentries on the one side, and approach the
town without being shot by one or the other, remains a

mystery.
ave barely time to enclose copies
of Genei:al Evans's'di*itch relative to the taking of the
important places of Iron and Fontarabia.
The Legion will march to-morrow morning at six
O'clock for Hernani and San Sebastian. If is understood
that, money having arrived, they will be immediately set-
tled with ; and that propositions are to be made for a
re•cngagenient for three years, upon British pay and al-
lowance. No doubt the greater part of the men will re-
.

engage.

There was a sharp skirmish yesterday near Hernani, said
to have originated in the taunts of General Espartero's sol-
ders to the Carlists in consequence of the victories gained
by the Queen's forces.