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to find himself in a majority, although that majority was '
only eight. No one could forget the memorable declara-
tion made by Lord John Russell, on behalf of that Cabi- •
net, that " although they must ever remember that they
were the servants of the Crown, yet they could never forget
that they were equally the representatives of the people."
(Cheers.) A. Ministry professing such sentiments could
not, he was sure, go far wrong ; and when so much was
now attempted by their enemies to be insinuated in the way
of depreciation, it was particularly incumbent upon all who
desired to have the affairs of the country conducted by a
/doming, instead of a Tory Ministry, to come forward and
avow their sentiments.—(Cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN then gave the following toast : " The
Cause of Reform ; and may success crown the exertions of
all the Reform Registration Committees throughout the
Country." He did not consider the Corporation Reform
Bill as a final measure—(Hear, hear)—though he believed
• that the nation at large received it as a boon from the hands'
of the Legislature ; and a boon it certainly was, for it had
given them a voice in the election of their local govern-
ments. 'Whatever remained behind, for even thus much
they were grateful, especially to those who would have done
more for them, but for the controlling influence of ano-
ther House.--(Hear.)
The toast was drunk with three times three.
The CHAIRMAN then gave-7-m Ireland, and may the
wrongs under which she has groaned for ages be redressed
by a beneficent Government." The Irish must be relieved
from the oppression of the present Church system in- that
country. In his opinion, indeed, no man should be called
upon to contribute towards the support of a Church which
he considered heretical.—(Hear.)
Sir WM. SOMERVILLE returned thanks. The loyalty of
the heart was a thousand times worth all the loyalty which '
could be claimed by the dry abstract rights of the Constitu-
tion.—(Hear.) Much was talked about our " venerable
institutions." Of venerable ruins, venerable men and wo-
men, and venerable nations he had heard, and could un-
derstand the term so applied ; but confeSsed he could
not understand what was meant by " venerable" institu-
tions. At all events, our institutions could only be truly
venerable in proportion to their•utility. It was not enough
that an institution was ancient ; -that alone was no con-
vincing argument for its continuance ; it must be adapted
to the necessities and exigencies of the present times. A
Liberal Ministry was now at the helm of affairs, and he be-
lieved that the axe would shortly be hid to the root of
those evils by which Ireland had so long been oversha-
dowed. The iniquities of the Orange Lodges had re-
cently been laid bare ; the people of England now knew
what the Orange system meant. Would, he asked them,
would the people of England tolerate the continuance of
such a system of tyranny, injustice, and crime ?—(No. no.)
Several other toasts and sentiments were given, and the
company did not separate till a late hour.

SPAIN.

(From the Madrid Gazette.)

DESPATCH OF -GENERAL CORDOVA TO THE MINISTER AT
WAR, DATED HEAD-QUARTERS AT VITTORIA. aOth OF
OCTO;H 183.5.
Sir,-4 quitted Saivatierra on the 28th, on my return to
this city, having previously ascertained that the enemy had
obtained a reinforcement of five battalions during the
night. I directed the second division, with the flying ar-
tillery, the wounded, and the convoy of provisions, to pro-'
ceed by the high road, and the rest of the troops by the
heights to the right. Every thing being arranged in the
best possible order, I commenced the march at nine o'clock
in the morning. Having advanced a short ,distanee, we
perceived that the insurgent army had taken up its
sition upon the height of Guevara, its centre being pro-
tected by the castle, and its wings extending to the towns
placed bathe right and left in that direction ; their cavalry
and some bodies of troops occupied the outpost on the
plain, where our men had charged them on the previeus
evening ; they had occupied two or three small villages on
the same line, 'but on the other side of the river. To our
left, and almost in front of Salvatierra,. we discovered sonie
tents, as if belonging to one or two companies, a strong
squadron of cavalry, and a body of staff.
The enemy's intention might have been either to accept
or offer battle upon the ground which lay between them and
my route, or perhaps to induce me to attack the same posi-
tions from which 'I had driven them the evening before. As
to the first supposition, they would have found me perfectly
willing and even grateful for the opportunity ; with respect
to the second, in pursuance of my system, that. is to say,
my determination of avoiding the effusion of blood, but too
dear to my country, unless to effeet some real benefit to
the holy cause we have espouSed, I Zshould have avoided.
The previous day had proved sufficiently flattering: to the
pride of soldiers': having possessed ourselves of those ter-
rible positions, even that achievement was dictatedby a wish
to secure our operations, frustrate those of the enemy, and
and attack them on their march ; but the rebels have not
as yet been able to understan;. that this war has outiived
the worst period to which it owes all its extent and import-
ance, or to see the folly of our attacking them in their own
chosen positions, without any object or likelihood of suc-
cess for our arms.
Thus when I had arrived on a lint with their outposts,
the whole of their advanced guard fell back upon the posi-.
tions on the heights of Guevara ; so that the design of the
new rebel chief to entrap me into an attack was not better
executed than conceived, and it was even ridiculous on his
part to entertain such a hope, for with a little consideration
he ought to have supposed that in that ciue, instead of at-
tacking him at an inaccessible point, I would have' followed
the line of the Cordilleras from Salvatierra, which leads to
to that part the least difficult of access, and where, on the,
previous day, we had charged them with our invincible
bayonets, and 'driven them from their position.
Having advanced in front of the centre of the enemy's
forces, they thought proper to vary their position ; I de-
tached a few companies of Chasseurs, who about 12 o'clock
commenced firing along with their guerillas. A company
of mountain artillery took up a position with the brigade
and fired off a few rounds, on which their cavalry fell back ;
in fine, I provoked them to action on the ground • inter-
vening between their army and mine ; but the rebels were
unreasonable, and seemed to prefer it at the • castle. Of
course, I persevered in the plan of not complying with the
wishes of my enemy. The brigade having established its
position, continued to face the enemy, whilst the entire
remaining portion of the army quietly pursued the high
road to Vittoria. The first corps which arrived at the
heights of Argomaniz took up a position with a flying bat-
tery,-for the purpose of protecting the march of the brigade
and of the troops composing the rear-guard.
Nothing less than the positive and well merited confidence
which the valour and coolness of these troops inspired could
have decided me to attempt one of the most brilliant and
difficult operations of the war—namely, a regiment under-
taking a march with its rear-guard and flanks exposed to a
regiment of the enemy—to such an enemy and on such a
ground. The execution of this movement was such that I
can only compare it to a dream. Tile rebels detached five bat-
talions of the reinforcement which arrived the evening before
with Ituralde,and all his cavalry,in order to harass our rear-
guard and break our flanks ; but all our posts were in perfect
order, and under my own immediate inspection ; the last of
the detachments constantly commanded by that worthy and
distinguished officer, General Marcellino Oraa , our cavalry
charging, and protecting all those points menaced by the
energy, and the latter being thus frustrated in every direc-
tion, our army continued its majestic march, the soldiers
singing hymns of liberty to the terrific and uninterrupted'
sound of the discharge of fire-arms, by means of which their
brave companions kept at a respectful distance those fanatic;
bands who presented themselves on our flanks and in our
rear. Once only, and on being taunted by their infantry,
the enemy's cavalry hazarded an attack on our arriving on
level ground. At that instant the intelligent and brave
Colonel J. Srcos, at the head of our cavalry, faced the
enemy., and merely detached half the Lancers of the
Gharde who rushed forwards in the most impetuous man-
ner ; their antagonists fled in the most cowardly disorder,
and took refuge in a wood occupied by their infantry, but
not until, some of their men had fallen into our hands. From
that moment the sharp shooters merely kept up a fire at a
considerable distance.
At the approach of night I was desirous of putting
an end to any further obstructions by leaving three bdt-
talions in Elorriga ; the rest of their troops made their
triumphant entry into Vittoria at seven in the evening-
in the highest spirits. The inhabitants testified their sa-
tisfaction at the great coolness and valour displayed by our
men on this occasion.
In this short and brilliant expedition, which has given
rise to the general order, of which a copy is subjoined, the
troops have given me cause for admiration greatly exceed-
ing the great things I always expected of them. All the
trophies of the enemy are reduced to three soldiers of the
regiment of Almanza, and a Chasseur of that of Alava,
who were surprised on the first day in a house while pre-
paring their dinner. With regard to their loss, I cannot
reckon it at less than 80 killed, and 400 wounded, besides
100, partly prisoners, and partly deserters, whom I have
now in my power. This estimate is the most moderate
which can be collected from the prisoners, the deserters, and'
the people of the country. Froth the hospital of Salve-
ticrra there have been brought tome a number of our own
prisoners, 60 of whom were sufficiently recovered to bear
the fatigue of marching, together with a great quantity of
fresh supplies which were found in that establishment.
On this second day the duties of every one were as ho-
nourably fulfilled as by those who took part in the former.
The cavalry, however, deserve my more special praise, and
I cannot defer the well-deserved tribute which is due to
General Don Marcellino Oraa, who remained at the ex-
treme rear-guard the whole day, to the brave and indefa-
tigable Colonel Don Pedro Regaled° -Elio, to the equally
brave Don Fermin Saleedo, to Lieutenant-Colonel Don.

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Juan La Carte, to Don Ventura Loygorri, to Don Mari-
ano Belesta, and to Captain. Don Fernando Malibr rs
well as to all my- aides-de-camp,
.who rivalled each other on
all the points where there was the greatest danger, inclu-
ding Don Jose Maria Urbina, who, although outfoxing se-
yore y from his wound of the evening before, persisted in
performing his duty zealously and bravely.
From the want-of time and of circumstantial informations
and the difficulty of naming individuals without doing injus,
tice to others who have equally distinguished themselves,
I find it impossible to satisfy all the well earned claims .on
my attention. Their merited rewards I shall propose to
her Majesty without delay, but with due attention to eco-
nomy, impartiality, and justice, concluding for the present
with the assurance, for her Majesty's satisfaction, and for
that of the national pride, that the army has recovered all
the ardour, constancy, and decision whie'l have made our
legions feared and celebrated in all ages..
In the mean time that the bulk of the enemy's forces aro
concentrated around me, the bridge of Arminon has been
re-established, and its fortifications are in progress, as are
also those of Larrago. The bridge of Lofosa has also
been protected and substantially fortified, and the bridscs of
Arga have been blown up and destroyed. General I.:;per-
tero was able to reach Bilboa without accident, and will
have returned to Vittoria to-morrow morning, with the
bulk of the British legion and ofJaureguis brigade, all un-
der the orders of General Evans. To cover this move-
ment, and protect them on their arrival, I mean myself to
set out at daybreak in the direction of Villareal and Ochan-
diano, and I believe that we shall have another encounter
with the 'rebels, who will seize the opportunity of opposing
an incorporation under the shelter of the extensive thickets
of Ochandiano.

FiMNCH PAPERS.

(From the ..illessataer des Clanthres.)
A letter of the sth instant, from Bayonne, says—" They
write from Durango on the Ist, that the Anglo-Christino
troops under the orders of General Evans, Espartero, El
Pastor, and other commanders, quitted Bilboa on the 31st •
ult. for Balmaceda, leaving in the town only about 1,800
men, including the Urbanos. Travellers who left Porta-
galette on the .2d confirm this statement, and add that,
when they left, all the baggage, artillery, and hospital stores
of the English were being embarked for Santander. It was
asserted at Portugaletto that the Anglo-Christino columns
had taken the direction towards Santander, by Balmaceds,
with a view of gaining a point on the Ebro from which they
might reach Vittoria, and join General Cordova, without
falling in with the Carlists, whose movements, particularly
since their departure froth Estella on the 16th ult., have all
been made with a view to prevent this junction. A person
worthy of credit who left Salinas, three leagues from Vittoria,
on the day before yesterday, relates, that on the 01st Gen.
Cordova marched out of Vittoria by one of the roads towards
Bilboa on Villareal de Alava and Ochandiano, where he
rested for the night, and returned to Bilboa on the Ist. This
movement was made with the view of favouring the march
of the columns from Bilboa to Balmaceda, by keeping in
check the forces of Don Carlos under the orders of SaroP,
which were within this circle. If the Anglo-Christinos
from Bilboa effect their junction with General Cordova, he
will have under his immediate orders about 25,000 men,
and should a battle then ensue, it may produce serious
Consequences."
The Guarda Nacional, of Barcelona, of the Ist inst.,
affirms that the French Government, in consequence of re-
presentations by General Mina, has given orders to deliver
up to the Spanish GOvernment all the arms of the Carlists
that may take refuge on the French territory. These arms
were before kept in depot.
(From Galignani's Messenger, Afternoon Edition.)
A letter, of the Gth instant from Bayonne, has the fol-
lowing :—" A few days-since, when a pretended victory of
the Carlists, near Vittoria, was talked of, our Legitima-
tists thought it expedient to exaggerate the accounts, and
the journals of a certain Ministerial tendency fell into the
snare. Now that the advantage is known to have been on
the side of the Queen, the Legitimatists affirm that not
only has no victory been gained, but no battle has been
fought. It is, however, certain that Cordova took posses-
sion of Salvatierra on the 27th. A private letter announces
that he conducted to Vittoria 700 or 800 prisoners, with
provisions, arms, &e. Assuredly this looks more like a
triumphal entry than a rout. Letters from the frontiers
state that the ringing of bells heard on the lines occupied
by the Carlists, was occasioned by the arrival of the Infante
Don Sebastian. Letters of the 31st ult., from Bilboa,
speak in satisfactory terms of the enthusiasm which animates
the troops of' the Queen, and the frank cordiality which
exists between. them and the British Legion. Many Chris-
tinoa taken by the enemy have made their escape. and re-
tUrned to their ranks. General Espartero, who has recovered
from his wounds, left Bilboa on the 19th with the Com-
mander, Count de Mirasol, for Balmaceda, where they found
nine battalions, five of which belonged to the division of
Cordova. He is stated to have advanced to Vittoria, where
lie had a conference with Cordova. This last account, if.
Confirmed, would be important, inasmuch as it would prove
the union of the two Christino cores to he less difficult than
was imagined. Espartero returned to Bilboa on the 27th,
and on the 30th again quitted with 18 battalions, forming a
force of 0,000 men. Tea of them are English. These are
on their route to Santander. Espartero's object is to fort4y
Salvatierra, and transport provisions and ammunition to
Vittoria. The latter place is occupied by 20,000 infantry,
1,200 cavalry, and 18 field-pieces. The fortifications of
Durango, Bermeo, mid other points of Biscay, arc to be
restored. 'BF:boa is not in any. degree Invested. The in-
habitants go into the environs without molestation. The
troops of the garrison are still numerous, notwithstanding
the departure of Espartero and Evans. They have been
augmented by the division of El Pastor, which is composed
of the brigade of Guipuscoa, the Chapelgories, and 200
National Guards of St. Sebastian."
(From the NafionaL)
The great interest that the English Government has for
some time taken in the affairs of Spain is to be in a great
measure ascribed to the financial and commercial relations
which exist between the London capitalists, the providers
of- Birmingham, and M. Mcndizabal. But these are not
the only motives which call for the protection extended by
the Whig Ministers and the good offices of the English
Press to the Ministers of Spain. Besides the consideration
of loans and the hope of orders for supplies profitable to
English trade. territorial cessions are spoken of, and the
Balearic Islands, it is said, are to be given to England as
security for some loan. This -group of islands is distant
about 54 miles from the kingdom of Valencia. It includes
Ivica, Majorca, Minorca, Formentera, and other smaller
islands. Palma is the chief city of Majorca, and Port
Mahon of Minorca. The former has a popclatinn of
31,000. It may be easily conceived that the possession of
these islands must he a matter of importance to England,
as they in some measure intercept the communications be-
tween France and her possessions -in Africa. We fully
expect to find time London papers disclaiming all idea about
this cession, as an insult to the patriotism of M. Mendi-
zabal, and to the good faith of the English alliance. But
Lord Palmerston will probably take the opportunity of ca-
ptaining the indiscretion of which M. Saraiva, the former
agent of Don Miguel in London, has just. been guilty, in
communicating to the Journal de la Hayc a series of dis-
patches addressed by him to his Government, disclosing an
attempt of the English Ministry in naturo precisely similar
to the one above stated.

In reference to the military investigatiort which has
been proceeding for some time at Carlow, the Freemait's
Journal says—the nature of the evidence and the character
of the witnesses for the defence, satisfy our mind that the
military acted with impropriety..
We see by our advertismg columns that " Gilbert
Gurney" is really on the eve of its appearance. It is a
novel not in the usual style of its author, but consists of a
series of humorous adventures ; of which, if he have not
himself borne a part, he ems at least had full cognizance.
We conf.ss we thought the best of Mr. Hook's .stories
was that of Snowdon, in his last work, tailed " Love and
Pride." But we think we shall be obliged to.trassfer the
superiority to the forthcoming work.
O.SULLIVAN.—A portion- of the itinerant-Clert,
,y-
-um's flock have been wreckir.,,•,- the house:i of the Catholiee,
and 'committing all sorts of barbarities. The " Killyman
Boys," cut a figure in the Maghera wrecking:, two or three
years ago, when a whole village was,nearly destroyed by the
loyal brethren belonging to Col. Ve'rner's Yeomanry Corps,
and in the presence of the Gallant Colonel, who was-unable
to restrain the violence of his soldiers, or to identify
.any of
the persons afterwards pat on trial for the wholesale out-
rages. Informations have been taken against nine or ten of
the Reverend Mortimer's flock, two of whom are in custody,
and the Lord Lieutenant has promptly offered a reifard for
the apprehension and conviction of the miscreants concerned
in these abominable and revolting outrages,--41.ibliii Even-
ing Post.
THE SYSTEM.--A lialtinglass correspondent com-
plains of the want of public confidence •in the administra-
tion of the laws, engendered by the Orange Spirit. mani-
fested by parties whose duties require them to be- above
Suspicion. He states that the recent Quarter Sessions
were distinguished by the Orangeism of the Magistrates,
the Assistant-Barrister, the Sherif, and, above all, by the
ultra-Orangeism of the Jury! He det--:res'the attention of
the Government to the fact, that one of ti:e Magistrates is
a Grand Master of the Duke of Cumberland's corps for
the alteration of the succession to the British throne.
lle
states, that when the two sons of the Rev, MT,. Orogan put
in their claims to register for the countY," the sulk:Sheriil
stood forth as their advocate. Was thiS.d4eent"-,;-was it
even necessary, seeing that three rents itno.amAbyed to
defend the interests of the dominant party,?, §jOy not.
The Grogans, however, were defeated, iton'l. ground
of insufficiency of stamp.—Dzibliri Pilot. •
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