The Sun.
London, England, 1823-08-09 00:00:00

THE LONDON JOURNALS.

Extracts from the Morning Papers, August 9.

[MORNING HERALD.]
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We yeiterday received the following letter from
Madrid, from a quarter upon which every re-
liance may be placed. The writer had the best
opportunities of knowing what he states; and
what he does state seems to us to be of particular
•
importance .I.—•
Mazain, JULY 20.—The Duke of Angouleme began his
march this morning, at day-light, for Seville and. Port St.
Mary's he takes with him what remained here of the Guards,
and other troops, in all about 4,000 men. Oen. Molitor is to
join him at Cordova; and on'the 20th or next month it is pie-
surned they will arrive at Seville. The Duke of Reggio re-
mains here with 3,000 men, and Glen. Quesada's division will
come in as soon as the men are clothed. _ .

The decided object of the Duke's journey to the south, is to
enter into a negoeigtion if possible with the people of Cadiz.
The French are now inclined to treat upon a liberal basis. Six
weeks ago, nothing would do short of g surrender of the King's
person, and the dissolution of the Government ; offering, on
their side, merely to guarantee the lives and property of the
31ernbere of the Cortes (with certain exceptions) and other Lie
bends ; and proposing to give pensions to such of them as
would choose to reside in France. But now, that the intriteues.
and plans of Rnesia have pretty well developed themselves,
the eyes of the French Ooverninent have been opened, and
its policy towards thy} country has, undergone a visible
change.
The Duke of Angouleme has hail little or no influence with
the Regency. The Russian Ambasiador seems to direct all
their me cures and operations, and it is evident that he has
b4en doing every thing in his power since he came here to in
duce the Regeney to act as if it were totally independent of the
French Government. 1 know that offers of Russian troops
have been made, for the purpose of re-establishing the abso-
lnte monarchy and the Inquisition.*
This etplairis the conduct of the Regency, which for some
time has been so directly in opposition-to the promises held
forth by Prr.nce, and by the fluke of Angouleine particularly
in his ;reeler-it:along on entering the Peninsula.
An Austrian courier left this city on the 26th, who, X have
reason to knovr, was the bearer of dispatches from the Minister
hire to, Prince Metternich, giving him an account of the-in-.
trigues which the Russian Minister has hem carrying on here,
and of the objects which he has in view.
The French begin also to feel that their forces are inadequate
to subdue the Pentnsula;' they dread the resistance which Ca-
diz is capableof oaring. and the delay sithich veouldUrise from
attempting to reduce, by . mere blockades; the other fortified
towns which are in possession of the Constitinionallsts. More
than all -they- tear that if they continue much :longer to be in-
volved will the Constitutional party in this country, they will
greatly feeilitate the objects which Russia has in contemplation,
and afford her tinie-to consummate her plans. These reasons
have (Tended with so much force upon the French Government
that it has been resolved, I am told, to request England to step
in as au arbitrator between the Doke, of Angouleme and the
Cortes; aed it is confidently believed .that an arrangement
wilt take place as soon as the Duke of Angouleme arrived be-
fore Cadiz.
I atuagine, however, that his Royal Highness will first see
whet he can do without the interposition of Great Britain.—
lie is itaniTninc enough to believe that the Government of the
Cortes will have confidence in his own offers,- and in the pro,:
mises whicithe will make them. You may rest assured that
his 114 y al. highness will find himself disappointed in this re.
aspect. Lira pop'. a Cadiz must have some other guarantee if •
they treat at all, They must have the, guarantee of England,
and, they will negociate only through her mediation, when the
time fur such a transaction will arrive.
There are those who believe that even yet the Spaniards'are
not inclined to make such concessions as would bring about an
arrangement between the two countries. I have, however, now
'before nie sonic communications from my friends at Cadiz,
which induce men think that the moment is not far distant
when ouch AU arrengenzent may be made under the guarantee
of fingland.
The arrangements which are likely to be entered are the fol.
lowing :—An Upper Chamber, orrather perhaps a Senate, after
the plan of America; the King to have an absolute veto, and
the 92d Article of: the, Constitution to be passed into a law.
The 924 Article, you are aware, refers to a qualification in pro-
party to entitle persons to become candidates fbr a seat in tin
Legislature, but as the Constitution now stands it is 'suspended
MA to its effect.
If mom than these concessions be demanded, or even if these
be not negotiated for through the interposition of England,
they will be demanded in vain., and every attempt at negocia-
don will be freitleso until eudit is reduced to the last extremity
either by famine, or by bornbardmentfroni the sea.
* The reader May recollect • to have seen in the Journals,
some weeks since, a semi-official document from Petersburgh,
in which great pmise is bestoled.upon the Inquisition, as " the
chief' pillar of Perdinand's thronei":;—Ed.

[MORNING CHRONICLE.]
We have obtained some further particulars re.
specting the operations in Galicia. In one of
the above letters, aliusion is made to a mission of
Colonel Robinson to Morilleo. We understand
that the latter, like- all men, who are nut
thoroughly abandoned, and yet have not the
resolution to resist temptation, is in a state of
mind by no means to be envied. Re asserts that
he never has obeyed, and never will obey, the
Madrid Regency, notwithstanding all that the
French arm in their statements and Proclams=
tions. lie even goes so far as to say, that he
had at one time thought of giving himself up to
the French as a prisoner. Those' troops which
have not left Morillo are eager for an adjustment'
which may extricate them from their present pain.,
ful state of hostility to their own countrymen. It
having been ascertained on the Ist that 300 French
cavalry and 500 French infantry had reached
Puente Vedre, 'that more were expected, and
that troops had been collecting harks
in the neighbourhood of Congas, in the bay of
Congas, menacing a disembarkation between
Bayonne and Vigo, more men were ordered to
Bayonne.—On the 2d, official notice was re-
ceived that 2,000 French had actually entered
Puente 'Vedra, and were about to begin their
operations against Vigo--What is stated in some
of the Evening Papers respecting Sir Robert
Wilson's departure for Cadiz is incorrect. The
following extract from a Letter of the 2d, from
Vigo, from a source which, may be relied on,
explains what were the views of our distinguished
countryman :--44 Should untoward circumstances,
render tl,e evacuation of Galicia necessary,
it is Sir Robert's intention to go with
such persons as have been connected with,
or attached tt,) him to Cadiz, believing
that by so doing he would be serving the Sim.
confirmed in that inten.
nish cause, and being
tion by the opinion af, those who are, best able
to form' a correct judgment on the subject, he,
bus it in cootemplation to secure the means of
transport to, be prepared for the worst. It is,
however, his fixed determination not to remove,
except removal shall be necessary,"—This is a
very ditto, ent thing from setting sail for Cadiz.
`l'heiEnglish Officers swat in the very. highest
terms of the conduct of G eueial Vego, both at
Corunna and Vigo-

['nig Trues.]
We give a letter from the traitor Morino to
General. Bottrek (see another. column , 1" isE
SUN), professing to be a report of an aCtIOQ that
be has been engaged ,in against his countrymen, a
few miles in front of Vigo. If Morino had not
been a rebel already forsworn, but had given
such a narrative of a coutcst with, instead of for,

the enemies of Spain, we, should have remarked
that his language was incqnsistent and unaccount-
able ; but to a base and perjured renegade, we
say, that he whose oath has been violated, is not
to be believed on his word ; and that where he
telp a tale in itself not probable, we pronounce
it at once to be an audacious falsehood.--

Seven hundred "select" troops, from the
garrison of Vigo attacked, at five o'clock on
the evening of the 25th of July, a detachment
of Morillo's,'at the little bridge of Redondela.
The detachment, after a stout defence, was
beaten, and the post carried. At ten o'clock
the same night, the passage of the bridge was
forced by Morillo at the head of two or more
battalions, and 140 horse, and the seven hun-
dred" choice" troops from' Vigo dislodged from
the bridge and surrounding positions, without
the loss of a man on Morillo's part ! although
those "good soldiers " attempted some re-
sistance." Morillo then marched "to Redon-
dela (whence he wrote his despatch) to prevent
their rallying"—that is to say, he remained on
the spot where the action was fought; for, had
he advanced one mile beyond that spot, he could
not have been at Redondela. Again, he says,
" their dispersion was complete—l am per-
-46 sanded they have not 50 men together in a
" body." flow could this boaster know an
enemy was dispersed, whom he had attacked
only in dark night, and whom he not ventured
to follow—from whom he could " not tell," at
one in the morning, when he sat down to write
his letter, how many prisoners he had taken—

and who, although he says they resisted him,
had not killed him so much as a single soldier?
Either there was no fight whatever, or Morillo's
account of it is ridiculously false.

L3►ORNING POST.)
According to letters from Gibraltar to the Qoth
ult. received yesterday, it would appear, that
Spanish heroism had flashed forth, us by one
common consent, about the same period in all
parts of the Peninsula. To the glorious repulse
of the French at Corunna (for whatever may he
the ultimate fate of that place, it is certain that
they were repeatedly beaten off in their first
Attacks upon it) is now to be added their defeat
in a desperate attempt to take possession of M-
eant. This Intelligence was brought to Gibraltar
by a vessel from that city, the Captain and crew i
of which stated that a body of French troops,
amounting to between four and five thousand men,

had made an attack on A litant, which was defend-
ed- by a garrison of near 3,000 men ; that after
•several hours hard fighting the French had been
compelled to retire with haste, and that being
hotly pursued for several leagues' by the Spanish
troops, they had ultimately taken to a complete
flight, leaving the field covered with their dead
and wounded. The full particulars were not
known at Gibraltar at the time of the vessel's
sailing, but no doubt was entertainell there of the
accuracy of the, account. This important intel-
ligence, which we most sincerely hope may prove
true to its full extent, is rendered more pro-
b=able by the previously known fact, that But-
lesteros had left strong garrisons in all the for-
tified places on that part of the coast.

EN EW TIMES.]
The news of yesterday must have come 1 k,e a
thunderclap on many honest but credulous friends
of the Spanish cause—Quiroga, Rotnago, Sir Ro-
bert Wilson, all fled !—Corunita and Vigo both
abandoned I.—and nothing remaining of the war
in Galicia,,but the frantic and hopeless struggle
of a few hundred Militia ! These must have
been astounding facts to persons who had
refused to listen to argument, or to examine
probabilities. To us they afforded not the
slightest surprise. A bare inspection of the
map had convinced us. that Corunna could not
hold out long : and if we had wanted any, con-
firmation of that opinion, it was to be supplied in
abundance by the events of the lute war. Sir
John Moore in his last letter (that of the 13th
January, 1809) says, " My position in front of
this place (Corunna) is a very had one : this
place, if I 'am forced to retire into it, is com-
manded within musket-shot; and the .harbour
will be so commanded by cannon on the
coast, that no ship will tie able to lie in
it." Sir John Hope, in his, dispatch of the
18th ofJanuaiy,lBo9, says," The enemy pushed
his' light troops towards the town; and shortly
after occtipied the heights of Santa Lucia which
command the harbour." Lastly the 31st French
Bulletin says, " On the 17th, at day-break, tv'e
were masters of the heights which command the
harbour of Corunna, and our batteries played on
the English convoy. The consequence was, that
several vessels could notescape, and were taken
on the capitulation of the town."

[BRITISH PRESS.)

By a particular channel, via-Madrid, we re•

joico to find that Cadiz is in the best possible
state of defence, that the greatest 'enthusiasm
reigns in the place, and that the Spanish Ministers
are.most xceloui in their exertions to resist the
common enemy. Our informant, upon whose
Veracity, wit'. can confidently rely, and who is
well acquainted with the• circumstances of
which we speak, assures us that'Cadit is amply
provisioned, and that it ix almost imposssble
for the French to blockade it in such a manner
as to prevent the introduction of supplies. Ife
adds, that. small boats are continually carrying
provisions into the place. Our merchants are,
perhaps, not generally aware that tlee Cortes
have recently repealed their refittlctive COM.
MOrCia 1 laws, so that British manufactured
goods,, which before were quite prohibited, are
now allOweil to be imported at a' duty.
This, circumstance will, be particularly grate-
fill to the cotton trade of 'England; Our
Correspondent bears testimony to the growing
disgust, whick is felt by the Spanish People
toivards the Madrid. Regency. It will be re-
membered that The Cortes abolshed a portion of
the tithes which so heavily oppressed the people.
The Regency, however, have- net only restoreti
these tithes, but have ordered. that the arrears
shall be forthwith ,to the Clergy. In many
instances, too, we find that the inquisition has
been restored'; and, indeed, all the meal-ires

of the Regency give abundant proof of the
spirit by which they, Are actuated. The highly
respectable Gentleman who has given us these
particulars, adds,' thaVthe result of `his observa-
dons is, a firm conviction ,of the ultimate suc-
cess of the Constitutional cause.

That distinguished patriot, General Quiroga,
left town last night for Falmouth, where a fast-
sailing vessel is in readiness to convey him to
Spain. The General's mission to this country
was one of. importance to the constitutional
cause, and his object was fully accomplished.
lie was principally engaged during his stay
in town, which was only about five hours,
in transacting business with the Spanish Am-
bassador. The Constitutional General, we have
reason to be assured, is devotedly attach-
ed to the cause of freedom, and left town in
the highest spirits. We regret that the shortness
of his residence in this country prevented him
from feeling how deeply the British people are
interested in the triumph of Spanish independ-
ence, and how warmly they welcome a true pa-
triot amongst them.—(/bid.)

SPORTING INTELLIGVNCt.

ROCHESTER AND CHATHA:I.I RACES.,
TutiFtsDAY, AUG. 7.
The Members' Piste of MX for all ages.
Mr. Woollett's b. h. Minister - -
Mr.
Pages's ch. m. Prosody - - -
Mr. Farrell's hl. m. Chatham Lass - - -
The City Plate of 501.;
Mr. Page's ch. m. Prosody -
Mr.
Howard's br. c. 'Wortley - - -
Mr. Hulkes's b. h. Vanloo - - - -
Mr. Woollett's b. h. Minetta - - -
A good race.

SALISBURY RACES, TnunsDAY, AuG. 7.
For the City Bowl, with 30gs in it.
Mr. Ireson's Sir William, by Rainbow
Mr. Percy"! Sir Huldibrand

in Mr. Farquharson's b. . Spinette - . - 5 3
Mr. Friend's ch. m. Delusion - - - 4 5
Mr. Smith's b. g. Gossoon - - . - 3 4
A Sweepstakes of sgn each, with the City Members' Plate of
50 sovereigns added.
Mr. Farquharson's b. m. Spinette -

walked over

HUNTINGDON RACES (colticut=n).
THURSDAY, AUG. 7.
A Plate of BM. for all ages.,
Mr. Rush's b. f. by Pioneer, 3 yrs old, 7st. 31b. -
Mr. Fox's b. f. Sphinx, 3 yrs, fist. 131 b. -
Major Wilson's b. h. by Juniper, 5 yrs, Bst. 131 b. -

NEWCASTLE,UNDER-LY3IE RACES, (Colic Lump.
WEDNESDAY, AVG. 6.
The 'Members' Plate of 50 gs. twice round and a distance.
Ld Grosvenor's Hymettus, 3 yrs, 6st. 101 b.
lIIr. Clifton's Lytham, 4 yrs, Bst. 71b. .
Sir W. Wynn's Cognovit, 3 yrs, 6st. 101 b. - -

Sweepstakes of Lgs. each, with 306. added ; three yrs old
twice round and a distance.
Sir T. Mostyn's ch. c. Colchicum, by Champion - 1
.1.4 Grosvenor's Hymettua - - - 2
Mr. E. Vates's Mendax . 3
The Pottery Plato of 50gs. ; heats twice round and a distance.
Sir W. Wynn's Belmont, 4 yrs old, 7st. 91b - 1 1
Sir T. Alostyn's b. g. Alalgwyn, 4 yrs old, 7st. 71b.. 3 2
Mr. Massey s ch. f. Ynysymaengwyn, 4 yrs old, 7st. 71b 4 3
Ld Grosvenor's Broxton, 4 yrs old, 7st. 7113 - 2 4
KENDAL RACES, 1823.
MONDAY, Au a. 4.
Mr. Hudson's ch. 1. White Rose, beat Mr. Simpson'. Bonny
Lass, 50 sovereigns. Won easy.
A Maiden Plate of 50/. for Horses, &c. that never won a Plate
or Sweepstakes, value 501. Two mile Heats.
Mr. Hudson's ch. f. White Rose, by Comus . 6 1 1
31r. Slater's b. f. by Comus - 1 4 3
Sir Philip Musgrove's Ur. c. by Comus . . 4 5 2
Mr. Pielde's b. m. by Woful . . 5 2 4
Mr. Simpson's b. c. Brother to Bonny Bess - 3 2dis.
Mr. (loulden's br. c. Prince Le 800 . . - 2 dr.

This race was finely contested. Bonnißess and
the favourites.

REGATTA AT PLYMOUTH.
A Meeting of the NobilLy and Gentry of Plymouth and its
neighbourhood was held on Thuriday se'rinight, at the Royal
Hotel, in that town, when It wait resolved that a Regatta should
be held there on the 21st of August next (the Duke of Cla.
rencea birth-day) and continued annually. Fifty guineas were
subscribed on the spot,. and a Committee of Management
formed. A Member of the principal Eastern Yacht Club was
present, and assured the Meeting that the Club would attend
in their yachts. .