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OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE OF 'BAYLEN.
Notwithstanding the high importance of the victory
of Baylen, it was not until within these few days that
the Official Account was received, published under
date of the 7th ult. by the authority of the Supreme
Junta of Seville. This narrative contains not only
the particulars we detailed in our*Paper of the 26th
of last month, but the following additional circum-
stances, authenticated by General Reding and the
Marquis de Compigni, who distinguished themselves
on that occasion
" After the attack on the night of the 18th of July,
the Spanish troops formed into columns ' • and the left
division, composed of the Walloon guards of the Swiss
regiment of Reding, the regiments of Bugelance,
Ciudad Real, Truxillo, Cuenca, of Sappers, and the
regiment of Spanish cavalry, advanced to attack
the heights on the flank of the enemy. After a brave
resistance, he was dislodged, with the loss of two
pieces of artillery ; and the enemy having again ral-
lied and formed into a square, was again attacked
with great order by the Swiss regiment of Reding,
supported by that of the Royal Walloon Guards.
The consequence was, that he was completely routed,
was forced to retire to the bridge, and to make a re-
trograde movement of the centre of more than half a
league, where, being. reinforced by a corps de reserve
from Andujar, he twice renewed the attack, being
disappointed in the first by the resistance of our in-
fantry and cavalry, and after the second, only retain-
ing possession of the bridge, from which position Ge-
neral Dupont adopted his plan of attack against our
centre and right wing.
[Then follow the particulars we have already de-
tailed in our account before referred to, after which
the official narrative thus proceeds]
Field-Marshal the Marquis Compigni, Com-
mander of the second division, in concurrence with
General Reding, under whose orders was the first,
hastened with his forces to those points where the
three general attacks were conducted with the great-
est vigour, and, by his knowledge of his profession
and animating example, he essentially contributed to
the successful result of the engagement.
" If the gallantry of Generals Reding and Corn-
pigni be worthy of distinguished praise, less applause
is not due to General Don Manuel de la Pena, who
with the reserve of the third division, commanded by
Field-Marshal Don Felix Jones, took possession in the
morning of the 15th, of the neighbourhood of Andu-
jar, who, from that elevated situation, so greatly an-
noyed the enemy as to kill a large proportion, and to
dismount two pieces of artillery; his own loss, under
these circumstances, being very trifling. The conster-
nation into which Dupont was thrown by the advan-
tageous position of these two divisions, and the spirit
with which he was thus attacked on the bridge and
in the adjacent country, no doubt, occasioned him to
entertain the project of abandoning the city, which he
thought fit to do on the night of the 18th, by the
road of Baylen.
" General Pena, apprised of this movement, on
the morning of the 19th, gave the necessary orders,
and marched towards. Andujar, to harrass the enemy
in his retreat. The vanguard, on this occasion, was
composed of the battalions of Campo Mayer and Va-
lenCia, of the Riflemen of Africa, and forty Royal
Carbineers of the Prince's Regiment of Cavalry, and
of four pieces of flying artillery, the whole under the
command of Field Marshal Don Rafael Manacho ;
while the reserve was separated into two divisions,
the first under Field Marshal Don Naraiso de Pedro,
composed of the regiment of dragoons of Pavia, and
of those of Provincial Grenadier Infantry, and the In- ,
fantry of Africa and Saragossa. The second was
commanded by the Marquts de Gelo, and consisted
of ine regiment of Dragoons of Sagunto, a squadron
of Carmona, the Infantry of Burgos and Cantalrea,
the Militia of Loren, one company of Sappers, and
150 Swiss of the Regiment of Reding, each regiment
being provided with 4. pieces of artillery,
The march of the troops was extremely rapid to
overtake the enemy under excessive heat, thirst, and
fatigue—and if they had net the good fortune to have
a regular encounter, the first four discharges of the
van-guard acquainted Reding and Compigni with
the important position of Pena, and determined Du-
pont to capitulate ; for which purpose various confer-
ences were held, the respective armies retaining the
ground they previously occupied.
" During this suspension of hostilities, General Be-
del, with his division, which was at Gurroman, ad- I
vanced upon Baylen, contrary to the laws of war,
and in consequence the remainder of the division of
Jones joined that of Pena, both of them placing them-
selves in a position of attack upon Dupont, and insis-
ting that he should surrender at discretion, without
further delay; but the latter ordering Bedel .to re-
tire to his former post, the capitulation was proceed-
ed in.
" General Pena highly commends the Generals,
Officers, and soldiers under his orders, in whom he
saw with pleasure the greatest anxiety to meet the
enemy, chewing themselves descsving of the Spanish
name and character. _ _ _ _

While the four divisions co-operated in the plan
of attack prescribed, Lieutenant-Colonel Don Juan
de la Croz advanc:d with the troop under him to
Andujar, passed the river by the bridge of Marmo-1
lijo and took a position on the heighta to the right I
flank of the enemy. In this situation he arranged in
his drat line the battalion of Cadiz Riflemen, under
Serjeant Major Don Francisco Odonell ; on his right
the Rifient7n of Spain, under Colonel Don Juan de
Villalva • an.. on his left the Volunteers of Carmona,
under their Commandant Don Joseph Amenich,
leaving for a reserve under the Marquis of Campo-
Lermose, the companies of coasters of Granada, and '
150 R. lemen ef Montora, headed by Captain Don!
Francisco Nemo. In this order, during the advance,
of the pardoned criminals of Malaga, and the patroles
of the respective corps to reconnoitre the adjacent
olive-grounds, they were attacked by the enemy on
the morning of the 16th, so that they were under the
necessity of falling back on the Cadiz Riflemen, who

gallantly supported them. The troops of the enemy
being very sup4ior in number, this battalion was again
obliged to make a retrograde movement, to join the
rest of the forces, and in the action, the riflemen of
Spain, and the Volunteers of Carmona, eminently dis-
tinguished themselves. The result was, that the ene-
my abandoned the field of battle.
" After this honourable encounter, the troops ad-
vanced to the rocky heights, where they remained
until the enemy abandoned Andujar on the night of
the 18th. These troops then proceeded to the district
of Barnos, to maintain a line of communication with
the division of General Reding, and to concert its
movements in conformity therewith ; but before this
purpose was effected, a furious discharge of artillery
was heard, by which it was ascertained that Dupont
had joined battle with our divisions, and from that
moment Cruz accelerated his march until he came
within the distance of two musket-shots of the enemy,
by which means he prevented them from passing to
the back of the ruin he had approached.
[The account then states the number of Dupont's army surren-
dered, as well as the killed and wounded. The General then
concludes :]
" Most Serene Seisms., my narrative would be
endless if I were to state, seriatim, all those under my
orders, who have acted worthy of the Spanish name.
It is sufficient to say, that the enemy was vanquished
with every circumstance in his favour.
" This army, so superior to ours of Baylen, has not
only been beaten and routed, but has been constrained
to lay down its arms, and give up its artillery, and
has suffered the lowest military degradation, which
the French have been hitherto accustomed to impose
upon all the other nations of Europe ; and the Impe-
rial Eagles, the proud insignia of their triumphs, have
become the trophies of the Spanish Army of Andalusia
on the fields of Baylen. Our troops have become, if
possible, superior to themselves by heroic constancy
during accumulated dangers, fatigues, hunger and
thirst, under an inclement sky. In such circumstan-
ces they have firmly resisted the attack of the enemy;
every soldier has displayed that ardour, which has
extorted the applause of his foe, who has declared
that in his long experience of warfare he never en-
countered so resolute an opponent. The Royal Corps
of Artillery, besides participating in all the honours
of the armies it attended, has immortalized its glory
in the face of both nations, by the rapidity of its
movements, the accuracy of its discharges, which
dismounted 14 pieces of the enemy, and determined
the fate of the battle.

4, Such is a compendious history of what occurred in
the memorable battle of Baylen. Your Highness has
done great honour to my inferior merit, by confiding
to my care a body of troops, the greater part indeed
raw and inexpericnced ; but they were Spaniards, and
Spaniards are heroes. I had nothing to do, and no-
thing to wish beyond what I witnessed in the hour of
battle; and my only present mortification is, that no
words I can employ can express the applause they de-
serve from their country. (Signed)

" XA VI ER DE CASTAXOS.
" Had Quarters, Andujar, July 27, 1808."

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

PARIS, SEPTEMBER 12.

Yesterday his Excellency the Duke of Montelione,
Ambassador from his Majesty the King of Naples,
presented his credentials. The Ambassador was
conducted from his hotel to the Palace of the Thuil.
leries, by the Master of the Ceremonies and his As-
sistant, in the court carriages, drawn by six horses
each. He was conducted to the audience, and introduc-
ed into the closet of his Majesty, by his Excellency,
and presented by his Serene Highness the Prince Vice
Grand Elector, who did the functions of the Great
Chancellor of State.

After the audience his Excellency was conducted
to his Hotel, with the same ceremonies which had
been observed in conducting him to the Palace. His
Excellency Baron Brockausen was afterwards intro-
duced with the usual forms, and presented his cre-
dentials as Minister Plenipotentiary from his Majesty
the King of Prussia.
After these audiences his Majesty received the Di-
plomatic Body, who were conducted and presented in
the usual manner. At this audience were presented,
by his Excellency M. le Count de Tolstoy, Ambassa-
dor from the Emperor of Russia, the Prince Wol-
kousky, Major-General and Aid-de-Camp.General to
the Emperor of Russia ; M. de Saracinsky, Officer
of his Guards ; and M. de Marouraff, Lieut. Colonel ;
by his Excellency the Duke of Montelione, Ambas-
sador from the King of the Two Sicilies, M. Ques-
tiaux, Secretary of the Embassy ; M. le Chevalier Ca-
laneo • the Duke of Montedragone, Ambassador
from the King of the Two Sicilies, to the Emperor of
Russia. By his Excellency the Count Metternich,
Ambassador from the Emperor of Austria, M. le
Chevalier de Wacquant ; Major-General M. Vincent'
Gretzel de Graenzenstein ; M. Tobie Gretzel de
Graenzenstein. By his Excellency Baron de Dreyer,
Minister Plenipotentiary fron4the King of Denmark,
M. le Count de Holk, Officer of the Guard to His
Majesty the King of Denmark.

SEPT. 13.—There was a grand carousel in the great
square, when the troops marched before his Majesty.
Afterwards he gave audience at the Thuilleries to
the Minister of the Kin?, of Naples, the Duke of Mon-
telione, the same was l►kewise done by Bdron Brock-
hausen, as Minister Plenipotentiary to the King of
Prussia.

SEPT. 15.—8 y the Souther Coreradtuffs the 80,000
Conscripts, to be embodied, are not to be called out
befoie the month of January, 1809, and they are
merely to be employed in the defence of the coast.—
The addition to the military force of the empire, is to
be made without any increase of the public burthens,
or augmentation of the taxes.
The project of the S'enatur Consultum concludes with
stating, that although the proposed means of securing
the safety and prosperity of France, may at the same
time tend to increase her military glory, yet the Em-
peror, fir from being anxious to reap fresh laurels,
merely intending to promote the welfare of his people
by the above important measure.

On the 10th September, Count Lacep2de made a
report on the project of the &flaw Comabum and the
reports above-mentioned, advising the Senate to
adopt the above project, without any alteration ; and
to communicate this resolution to the Emperor, by
an address, which he read, and was approved of by
the Senate.

THE EVENING STAR

LONDON.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29.

PRICE OF STOCKS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Consols, for money, 66i—for ace. 664-01nniam 1 dis.

At a late hour last night French and Dutch papers
came to hand ; the former to the 14th, the latter to
the 18th instant. NAPOLEON was still at Paris on
the 14th.

The Rotterdam Courant of the 17th, contains an
article which is a mere echo of the Report of the Mi-
nister at War, given in the STAR some days ago.
It was rtimoured yesterday afternoon, on the au-
thority of letters from Holland, that the French Se-
nate had refused to concur in the recommendation Of
the Minister at War to call oat the conscription for
.1810. We know not how to give credit to such a
report :--but we are equally at a loss how to ac-
count for its having got into circulation in Holland,
If it be altogether void of any foundation. We have
seen accounts from that quarter which mention
the report, and add—that all Paris was in a frrment.—
The vessel which brought these letters left Holland
on Monday night. The very rumour of such an
;event is in itself inauspiciuous to the present projects
of NAPOLEON, even if it should prove entirely unfoun-
ded, as it serves to shew the state cf the public mind
in France and Holland.

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