The Sun.
London, England, 1812-01-14 00:00:00

ASTURIAS.

CASTROPOL, DEC. 6.—On the 4th November
the principality of the Asturias was threatened,by
the point of Pajares by General I;ONNET'S troops,
at the time that a part of his force marched by Pott
Vesta►io, intending to place the first division of the
army between two fires, whilst-some of_their bat-
talions endeavoured Id draw the attention of General
MENDEZABEL towards the side of the mountain.
The Commanding General thought it advisable to
retire to the line of NJrcea, to pri.‘erve his commu-
nication with General ABAIDIA, and wait more ex-
act in'ormation relative to the enemy's force, re-
specting which there were accounts.

In consequence of this, the Superkr Junta, leav-
ing the capital, retired to the right bank of the Eo,
where they continued their functions. It is the
third time this country has been invaded.

Tbis province, which had for four months enjoy-
ed the inexpressible advantage of liberty, and which
Heaven had favoured with an abundant: harvest, as
if to indemnify us for our past losses, and compen-
sate us for all the evils we h: ii suffered, now expe-
riences all the horrors of war, and is again Over-
whelmed in the abyss of misery.
According to the last intelligence received, the
enemy occupied Ville de Grado, and had extended
their advanced posts as far as the Facons and Den-
gas.

General ',ASADA had his head-quarters in Malliza,
extending his advanced posts along the banks of the
Narcea, from Viguentas till below Nalon, where he

wade some French prisoners.

From the eastern side it is said, that General
FORMER was lately in Zeceda, for which reason the
enemy had occupied none of the towns situated
upon the coast from Gijon, neither have they far
advanced from Pola de Siero. Their forces are con-
centrated in the capital and immediate villages, ex-
cept a great part which cover the road from Cas-
tile, to favour the exportation of grain, and keep up
the communication with Count DausENNE.
BERGA, IN CATALONIA, OCT. 18.--All the offi-
dal accounts, which come down to the 13th inst, as
well as private letters of the 15th, afford a consolatory
idea in contemplating the patriotic re-a6lion of our
arms, since the disasters.

The General in Chief D. Louis LACY, officially
has informed the Superior Junta, of the bravery with
which the Baron D'EROLES and his valiant troops
took a convoy under Iqualada, destroying a bat-
.,
tallion which escorted it, and a strong column which
sallied from Iqualada to proted it; the killed
were numerous, because the action was obstinate
and bloody; the prisoners and wounded amount
to 200.-

On the 11th, the Baron informed the General in
Chief of his having taken prisoners the whole gar-
rison of Cervera. In Bell-Puig, 400 more of the
enemy were blockaded, and the Baron was fully
confident they would meet the fate of their com-
panions iu Cervera. Partial aaions daily take
place in every dire&ion, between our Guerillas
and the enemy, in which, since the assassina-
tion of Senor MONTARDIT, in Balaguer, it is

not customary to give quarter. Our army augments
extraordinarily, and the arms of independence ac-
quire fresh motives for the exaltation of the pa-
triotism of these valiant inhabitants.

LISBON, DEC. 17.—Cadiz Gazettes to the 4th
have arrived. They do not confirm the accounts
before received, that SUCHET had raised the siege
of Valencia. They speak of an action of the Em-
pecinado, but not at Cubillejo, with the French,
who had evacuated the Castle of Molina ; he kilted
400, and wounded 500.

BALLE9TE4O3 was under the artillery of Gi-

bral tar.

HEAD-QUARTERS OF THE SIXTH ARMY, NOV. 11.

VALENCIA D'ALCANTA It A , DEC. 6.—The head-
quarters of this army left Villa Franca on the 7ih

for Vinhatet, and on the stria clay, the troops of the#
vanguard, and the second division, which occupied
El Viergo, put themselves in motion in different
directions, debouching by the passes of Fuenceba-
don and 'Manzanal, and some corps approaching to
within a quarter of a league of Astorga : the troops
of the third division had orders to operate in the
directions of Baneza and Benaveate.

The object of this movement was to call the at-
tention of the troops which were in Leon, in order
to reinforce those which were entering the Asturias,
as was done ; for on the 9th, 4000 infantry and
Goo horse passed by Orbigo for Astorga. The ob-
ject proposed being obtained, the troops retired in-
to their cantonments, leaving a corps of cavalry in
advance to act in the vicinity of Carrezo.
His Excellency received yesterday a letter from
General SILVIERA, dated from his head-quarters at
Vilbreal, in which be says, that be had received or-
ders from General Lord WELLINGTON to as in
concert with our army, on which account he
had marched for Chaves ; in which place, and in
Braganza, the division under his command would
assemble to aa as circumstances might require, his
principal object being to defend Portugal on that side,
and, when it can be done without risk, to ce.operate.
in the defence of

He also says, that Don CARLOS D'HISPANRA, is
at Lumbrates, arming and clothing his division, for
the us. 2 of which, he had received from Lord WEI,
LINTON, moo stand of arms.

It is very evident that there is no cordial unani_
mity among the Members of Opposition, and, in-
deed, that- they are a divided band, who a& without
any concerted method, and do not know the senti-
ments of each other, except upon the great point of
a general zeal to get into place. A striking instance
of this want of cordial communication was obvious
on Friday last, when Mr. SHERIDAN', and a few of
his political friends, opposed the thanks to Lord
MINT() for the memorable capture of Java, alleging
that he acted improperly in quitting his Government,
and that he displayed no such merit in the conquest
of the place as should call for tlpt high distinction of
Parliamentary Thanks.--On the other hand, in-the
Upper House, Eail MOIRA and Lord GREN VILLE
not only concurred with the Earl of LIVERPOOL in
considering Lord MINTo as fully entitled to the
Thanks of Parliament, but most zealously assented
to all the high eulogiums which Lord LIVERPOOL
had bestowed on the talents of the Governor Gene-
ral of India, and on the particular merits which he
had displayed on the service in question, but
warmly complimented Lord LIVERPOOL for having
paid so just and so e:oluent a tribute to Lord MiNvro
for having so ably planned and so zealously co-
operated in the success of so important and so glori-
ous an enterptize. As to the alleged impropriety
of Lord MINT°, in having quitted his Government,
it was stated by one of the Diretors of the East
India Company, that it was considered as the duty
of a Governor-General to give energy by his pre-
sence to every operation that may be deemed rff-•
cessary to promote the interests and sustain the dig-
nity of the British Empire in that quarter.

Her Royal Riglines ihe Princess of WALES will,
partake of an early dinner to-morrow, with her
MAJESTY, at Windsor Castle.

. _
His Royal Highness the PRINCE REGENT had a
select. party at dinner yesterday : amongst the com-
pany were Lord YARMOUTH and Col. WMAHteN.
Lord HOLLAND had an audience yesterday with
the PRINCE REGENT, at Carlton House.
Her Royal Highness the Princess of WALES
dined with her Royal Mother, the Duchess of
BauNsWICK, yesterday, at Blackheath, and return-
ed in the afternoon to Kensington Palace.
Four of his MAJESTY'S Physicians were examined
at one o'clock, yesterday, before the Committee, ap-
pointed by the House of Lords to inquire into the
state of his MAJESTY'S health. The examination
took place in the Painted Chamber. l'ne Physi-
cians were, Sir H. HALFORD, W. HEBERDEN, M.
BAILL;E, and R. WILLIS._Dr. JOHN WILLIS will
be examined this day before their Lordships.
THE THEATRE.--The very pleasant but coarse
old Comedy of She Would and She IPoulrl Not, was
last night revived at the Lyceum Theatre, and in
general supported with great spirit. DOWTON'S
Don Manuel was an exquisite proof of genuine
comic humour. No point came " tardily oft" and
indeed some of a piquant nature were perhaps ra-
ther too forcibly brought forward. LOVEGROVE,
who possesses great merit, as.well as great versati-
lity, wa's uncommonly successful in Trappanii.—
There was an archness, a sly humour, an imposing
gravity, and indeed a general spirit, that rendered
the part unsually striking and effective. The Hip.
politic of Miss DUNCAN also deserves a high com-
mendatory report. We have not taken sufficient

notice of the new Pantomime at this Theatre. It is
altogether as suitable to this period of the year as
any,that we have seen for many a season, and The
11' hite Cat, though not so large as the Elephant,
may well compete with it in the power to " elevate
a:,d surprise."

The largest emerald which has ever been seen
nas lately been imported from the East Indies; it
was one of the molt valuable stones of Ttutoo
SAIB'S crown. It is of an extraordinary size i-!nd
its weight is supposed to exceed considerably 506
g rains.

BREAD.—There was no Court of Alslercnen to-
day the Lohn MAYOR after eMing the returns,
ordered the Peck Liat to tail id.---GlAartern Loaf
Is. sd.