The Sun.
London, England, 1822-09-05 00:00:00

SPAIN.

BAYONNE, AUG. 27.—The accounts which we
have received of Queseda's expedition confirm the statement
that he had projected a junction with the Trappist, who, on the
16th, was at Balbastro, in Arragon, where his troops commit-
ted the greatest excesses for 24 hours, in consequence of the
resistance made to him. The junction was to take place at
Tafailla, and would have been effected but for a sudden move-
ment of the Empecinado, who, however, had no orders to pur-
sue the Trappist, but only the factious dispersed at Siguenza,
who had retreated towards Calatayud. In fact the Empecinado
learnt in this city on the 18th, the projected junction of the
Trappist and Quesada, and resolved to march to Balbastro,
which the first had left the same day, taking the road to Huesca;
he put in requisition all the carriages and conveyances that he
met with, and on th 21st at day-break overtook his adversary,
who most certainly did not expect to meet him. The Trappists
were surprised, and terror seized them ; the Empecinado com-
pletely rented them in less than an hour, killed 200, made a
great many prisoners, and took 60 horses, the baggage, the trea-
sure, and a part of the pillage which they had carried of from
Balbastro. The Chief himself was nearly taken, and only es-
caped in the confusion. Meantime Quesada reinforced the posts
on the whole chain of the mountains from Ochagavia to Ta-
failla ; the cavalry pushed its reconnoissances as far as' Sadava,
three leagues from Ayerbe, and Colonel Cabra, with 1260 men,
made Anducursion on the 24th into the valley of Bastan, into
which he bad before penetrated, threatning at the same time Yrun
and St. Sebastian, where great apprehensions were felt. On the
other hand, the unta circulated its proclamations through the
whole country on this side the Ebro, the invasion of which
doubtless seemed to them very easy. By this movement Quesada
had placed himself between the troops of Tabuenca and those
of Guipuscoa, which already observed. him ; but the route of the
Trappist has, without doubt, disconcerted his plans, for the
troops of Colonel Cabra have fallen back upon had, abandon-
ing the valley of Bastan, from which they have carried off
arms, ammunition, and pro iisions.
The movement of the bands of the three provinces towards
Navarre, shows that the Defenders of the Faith projected some
great blow, but at present they seem all to have returned to
heir positions. No more troops have yet arrived in these pro-
vinces to reinforce the Constitutionalists, except the militia of
Toro, which was already at Vittoria on the 24th, and 200 horse,.
which Espinosa hint:gilt with him ; • but it is certain that two
battalions would arrive at Vittoria on the 26th or 27th, and
two others at St. Sebastian, coming by sea from Galicia.
'The bands and guerrillas of the two parties continue to de-
solate Navarre and the three provinces. The following is the
proclamation which has been clandestinely printed at Bayonne,
and circulated by the Defenders of the Faith in Spain :
" ,Navarrese !—The Provisional Junta of Government, pe-
netrated with the heroic sentiments which animate you in fa-
your of religion, the King, and the country, exhorts you, for
the second time, eagerly to hasten, inspired by these sublime
ideas, to defend the greatest cause that our ancestors were ac.
quainted with. The impious conttitutional system directly
attacks religion and the King, and consequently a horrible
anarchy, with all the symptoms of a bloody revolusion,
'threatens us from such a Government. This ruinous code, the
work of treason and crime, offers us by experience a picture
representing all kinds of excesses. The history of nations,
and afflicting events of our days, agree in demonstrating this
truth: -

" If, the first time that we called upon you under the ban-
ners of the King, arms were wanting, contrary to our solemn
promises, you must attribute this wholly to the machinations
of the evil minded, who by means of gold were able to check
fora moment the rapid progress of our first designs; but the
manoeuvres and intrigues of the perfidious Liberals being now
baffled, we can ensure the reality of all that we promise. We
have in our power abundance of arms of all kinds, ammuni-
tion, money, ,clothing, and every thing necessary to triumph
Over our enemies. We garrison an inexpugnable fort, which
will serve as a support and bulwark to the arms of his Majesty;
and also as a prison for those who declare themselves the ene-
mies of our cause. We have 4,000 infantry with 300 cavalry,
who, ,in their first essays in war, have been the admiration and
terror of their opponents.
" Navarrese !—The insults suffered by our holy religion,
which is publicly outraged by the arms of the Liberals, excite
terror. The proclaimers of the most perfidious of men cry
aloud—' Down with Religion ! the Devil for ever.'—(llfuera
la Religion ! 11 viva el demonio.' )
" The soldiers of the royal army will bear testimony to this
truth. The people of Erro and V iscaret deplore the profanation
of their churches, and the sacrilegious robbery of the sacred
utensils, caused by the vandals of Spain.
" The dreadful violation of Artajona and Anorbe ; the pil-
lage of Vidangez, Azeona, Iturgoyen, Valle de Erro, and many
other places ; the assassination of the innocent people of Mu-
niain and Puente, who were put to death without being allow-
ed the spiritual comfort of penitence, are authentic proofs of
the atheism that inspires them. And in sight of all this, will
one of you hesitate a moment to take part with us P The hour
of struggle is come, and those Who do not issue forth to the
combat will not be worthy to retain the names of Catholics, of
Spaniards, and Navarrese. The Standard of the Faith is un-
furled ; and the banners of the King are every where displayed,
Hasten, then, to join them ; and, bravely fighting for our cap-
tive King, Ferdinand, this action of impious republicans will
instantly vanish, who endeavour to deprive us at once of eter-
nal felicity and of temporal happiness, by plunging us into an
abyss of incalculableevils. Unite without delay, and you will
give to Spain a day of glory and renown, which will descend to
the latest posterity, with the immortal names of those who haye

defended, at the hazard of thbir lives, the cause of God, of the
King, and of the country:

" Given in the palace of the Government at Ochagavia, the
[6th of August, 1821

(Signed). " JUAQUIN LACARRA, President, ad interim.
" JOSE, JUAQUIN DE 31ELINDA.
44 MANUEL 1)E URIZ.
" FRANCISCO BENITO DEARASO."
Our accounts from Madrid to the 23d say, that his Majesty
hiving expressed a wish to go either to Sacedon or the Escurial,
the Ministry gave him to understand that the moment was not
favourable : first, because there was not a sufficient number of
troops to escort him, and some danger might be apprehended to
his person ; and then, because the new ministers have not yet
been able to make themselves familiar with the affairs of their
departments, and his Majesty's absence at so critical a moment
would be a hindrance topublic business. They have, however,
assured him that, when tranquillity is restored, as there is every
reason to hope, his Majesty will be able to leave the capital for
whatever time he thinks proper. The health of the Queen;
for whom every lady feels the most lively interest, does not
improve.
Ilis Majesty has appointed Major-General Zarco del Valle,
Minister to the Court of London.