Star.
London, England, 1823-07-30 00:00:00

ZAMORA, JULY T.

The Empecinado, with 400 cavalry, presented
himself before Zamora. The inhabitants broke up
the bridge, the women barricadoed the gates, and
1200 peasants took arms. The ecclesiastics establised
patroles in the city, and maintained order and tran-
quillity. After a fire which lasted two hours, the
Revolutionary Chief; finding his summonses and me-
naces fruitless, retired. The half of this band went
towards Fresne, and other communes of the neigh-
bourhood, where they pillaged and maltreated the
inhabitants.

A cutter has arrived at Falmouth from Corunna,
which left that place on the 22d instant. She brings
intelligence that the French had desisted from
their enterprize, and withdrawn from the heights
round the town ; although the direction they had
taken was not ascertained. Since the 19th the firing
had totally ceased, and when the cutter came away, a
disposable force of 1200 men was preparing to follow
the rear of the French, under an expectation that a plan
of operations would be formed with the 6,000 regulars
concentrating on the side of Vigo and Orense, with a
view to harass the enemy in a long and difficult retreat,
which, after the Corunna afrair, it was supposed the in-
vaders would be compelled to undertake. Sir Rosin,.
Walobr had sailed for Vigo, for the purpose of pre-
paring and hastening-this movement ; but, owing to
adverse winds, it was apprehended he would have a
very long passage. The brave defenders of Corunna
had determined to follow up their victory by the
most active measures, and in their turn become the
assailants, by hanging on the rear of the enemy, till
the main army came up to act in concert.

A considerable quantity of arms and baggage had
been picked up on the ground that had been occupied
by the French. In their attack they had brought up a
few heavy pieces of artillery, which they had obtained
in Ferrol; for it now turns out that the latter place had
been abandoned to them when they advanced, in conse-
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enable, owing to the those who could not do so, to quit the town; 37.
commanded, and an for all foreigners who could no( give a satisfactorim
count of themselves, to quit the milt in 24
withdraw the stoi el, Captain SIMPSON states, that among all &scripting'

of persons there appeared to be nothing but one ge-
neral sentiment of unanimity, and a conviction that
the French would never succeed in their attempts
against the place. The Government was in great
want of money, and the troops wee not regularly
paid, but they submitted with great patience. The
xiNG did not leave the Palace in which he resided.
The French Admiral, who was off Cadiz, had given
❑otice that no ships should be allowed to quit the
ort, which might clear nut after the 15th instant :
in consequence of which Captain SIMPSON was
obliged to leave without completing his loading.
The French squadron consisted of two line-of-battle
ships, two frigate;, one sloop, one bark, and one
iomaller vessel. The French were stationed in Rota.
St. Mary's, and Cliclana, round Cadiz.
YROM TIIE REDACTOR GENERAL (CADIZ PAPER) OF
TIIE 13r11 INS'r.
CADIZ, JUI•l 13.

The Government has positive information that the
General-in-Chief of the French ai my in fi ont of this
isle has determit.ed to give orders to the land and
tea forces under his command, that from the 15th of
this monii they shall fire on every person quitting
the island and pteenting themselves before the
French' forces.
PACKETS.—Thin is to give notice to the public,
that notwithstandin3 the blockade of the enemies,
t' ere frequently leave this place packets with letters
for the provinces and towns free from the enemy on
the part of the East and West, so that the authori-
ties and individuals of ancient Galicia, Asturias, and
van of Castile, not occupied by the enemies, may
%the to every part of the Ea,t, as far as Barcelona,
and the free places of the interior, and vice versa,
with the security that, laying oat of consideration the
contingencies for which Government cannot provide,
the letters will arrive at their respective destinations.

FROM THE ESPECTADOR OF TIIE 13th JULY.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CORTES, 12TH JULY.

Various Resolutions of Committees respecting the
sale of goods taken from the enemy, the better
organisation of the army, and literary property, were
discussed.

There was ordered to be added to the Act, the par-
ticular vote of Sieur Lopez Cuebas, contrary to the
aoptobation of the proposition, that, on the conclu-
sion of the ordinary Cortes, they should not leave the
Lie of Cadiz.

There was read, and approved of, a proposition
from Senor Bertran de Lis, that the Resolution of the
Cortes, by vi hich it was agreed that the Deputies
should not separate from the Jsla on the conclusion of
the ordinary Session, an exemption be made for those
to whom the Government may find it convenient to
give a military commission.

The following picture of the present state of Spain
appears in a Morning Paper, %%here it f 9 stated to
hare been written by an individual in very high au-
thority at Cadiz :

a CADIZ, JULY 7.

" The French, perceiving that there is do probability of their
success,uniess they can have the opportunity of quickly striking
a decisive blow, are perfectly sensible that their great enemy is
ante. They therefore hasten their movements, in doing which
they commit great military faults : at the same time they put in
motion all the artifices of intrigue and seduction.

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" Meanwhile public spirit revives in the provinces which the
French abandon ; the illusions which blinded the people ate dis-
sipated; patriotic Guerillas are forming everywhere ; the strong
places are supplied with provisions and fortified ; the enemy's 1
communications are intercepted ; and the hope is again cherished, ]
that in the present struggle laurels as immortal will be won as
those which were the reward of the late contest for independence.
" General Mina holds his place still fearless, at the head of his
brave troops, and constantly harasses the French ; the Govern•
mem is taking measures to provide him with reinforcements
which will enable him to undertake more important enterprises.
The fortresses of Old Catalonia are defended with courage and
unshaken constancy, as are also San Sebastian and Santona.
" The respectable army of General Ballasteros forms one of
the principal supports on which the nation relies.
" In the provinces of Andalusia not occupied by the enemy,
General Zayas is actively employed in forming a new corps,
which will soon be engaged in important operations
" This interesting point, the isle of Cadiz, the secure asylum
of the King, the Curtes, and the Government, is in a complete
state of defence. It possesses a brave and strong garrison; an
adequate naval force, composed chiefly of gun-boats, is rapidly
completing ; new magazines of provisions are forming ; and
everything is prepared fur successfully repelling any attack
which the troops that have so rashly approached our lines may
he tempted to make.
" 'lle greatest confusion prevails in Madrid. The invaders,
is was to be expected, find that they cannot act in concert with
the ridiculous Junta which they have installed under the name
of a Regency. These men have already set about restoring the
inquisition, and all the abuses of the old despotic system. The
Unfortunate persons whom they have misled will soon see what
they have to expect front so illegal, seditious, and fanatical as
authority—will detest their principles, and hasten to join the de-
f,nders of the country.
" His Majesty's Ministers, though sensible of the arduous na-
ture of the task imposed on them, are undismayed, while dis-
charging the duties of their station. They labour to overcome
'.he difficulties and embarrassments of every description with
'which they are surrounded ; and they flatter themselves that by
patience, courage, and constancy, they yet will obtain the bles-
sings of peace, and secure the honour and prosperity of Spain."

Thismorning we received the New York Papers tol
the 9th inst. They contain the speech of the Em-!
peror of Brazil on opening the Congress.
The accounts from Lima state, that Jose Tagle had
heen elected President of the Congress, on the 27th of
keinuary, but this appointment was so unpopular,
that it was revoked on the following day, and given
to Rovaguera.

A report prevailed in the City this morning that
C.4ptain Paula has succeeded in making the North-
piouse, and arrived sairly at Valparaiso.