Star.
London, England, 1812-09-15 00:00:00

wee on their lone% *mild strewth bettmne alsrey
to -he rapacity of the troops which escorted them. 1
o Many were robbed by their escort bet oe they I
.othalf a league from Madrid. In fine, they uepar.t
;14 at ten in the morning, covered with disgrace and I
m thnuns ; and accompanied by the public execro-
don and their own remorse. The populace of this !
capita were the joyful spectators of this caravan
dad distinguished themselves hyaltsir prudence and
oonquillity ; aid with a noble generosity even pitied
the misfoounes of those who Lao su grossly insulted '
old oppressed them.
AuOt 11.—Arrihas and Aguelo, Ministers of
Police to the pretended King, came to Madrid on
the tothosthe former with a large escort, and the
latter accompanied by three soldiers of Manco's.—
Both went off at five in the morning of this day,
with the remainder of the French troops. It is said-
that the object of their coming was to burn certain
irto save some effects which in the hurry
stor retreat they had neglected to carry away.
If AUgUSt It —The French garrison shut itself up
in the Retiro. From this time the shops were open-
ed, which had been shut up for two days, from the
fear which all had of the proceedings of the French
en similar ()evasions of contusion ; and this capital
toga to respires after the slivery by which they had
been oppressed. The inhabitants giving themselves
up to their joy, manifested .by their language and
embraces all that flame of patriotism which they had
been so hug obliged to conceal.
" In the afternoon the allies began to enter, and
froth that time the public joy knew no bounds.
sr The people of Madrid seemed one single family.
Friends, known and unknown, without difference of
age, sex, or condition, conversed and embraced, giv.
lag mutual pledges of the liberty they had so anti.
btoly panted for. The arrival of the first English,
Spanish, and Portuguese officers and soldiers otised
this joy to the highest pitch. Never did any people
Manifest with so much cordiality and energy their
4ratitude to their deliverers. During this and the
following drys, the accian3ations and viva: which
hailed the conquerors of Salamanca, never ceased
one Minute. The troops of the three nations and the
inhabitants of this great city, embraced each other,
without distinction, and appeared, what they really
MI a nation of brothers. The doors of all the houses
were seen instantly adorned, as if by enchantment ;
and every thing contributed to prove that the inhabi-
tants considered this d.,y as tis Aurora of Liberty.
6' Brave and generous Allies ! you met not with
at Madrid, the solemn pomp due to your triumph,
but the people manifested to you their heart—that
heart as constant in adversity, and firm in its resolu-
tion. as tender and feeling in its gratitude !
is August IS.--At six in the evening the Retiro
war blockaded and invested. On this day wap pro-
claimed, by order of his Excellency the Duke of Ciu-
dad Rodrigo, the Constitution formod by the Gene-
ral and Extraordinary Cortes of the kingdom, Don
Caries de Espana, Governor of this capital and its
fitorince, and Marshal Miguel Aloydsp, presiding at
the Act. The (=course of people was immense,
tad appeared to have multiplied the inhabitants of
the capital, which had been reduced to less than a
third. This ceremony war performed amidst the roar
Of the enemy's cannon, who made their last efforts
tit defend the inclusure of the Retiro ; and we thus
say, that at the same time we heard the last groans
of oppression, and the first voice of independence—
we saw ourselves freed from the horrid and black load
of disgrace, at the same instant as appeared to our
eyes the luminous torch of ourlelicity.
" 0 happy day I 0 certain presage of our future
•Ifelicity ! 0 warriors of Albion, of Lusitania, and
tatted Spain, by you we are free ! 0 fathers of the
country, by you we are happy.
" Augu t 14.—The Retioi surrendered at noon,
at the time when the scaling ladders were preparing
for an ass iult. The garrison, consisting of 1900 men,
marched out prisoners; near 200 pieces of artillery,
20,000 muskets, and other effects, were found in it.
At the same time oe cannot omit the lively wish
which the people manifested to again occupy this
new Bastile, where French cruelty sacrificed so many
victims ; but the people were prudent and moderate;
and wished to avoid the sad recollection of their dis.
grace with the sight of their oppressors. On this
one day, in virtue of the Royal-Decree of the Re-
gency of the Kingdom, the swearing to the Consti-
tution of the country took place Id all the parishes of
this capital.
" The Council of this capital wishing to offer the
Duke of Ciudad Rodrigo a proof of their gratitude,
determined to entertain him with a magnificent ball.
The numerous and enlightened concourse who as-
sisted at it, the decorations of the ball, the abundance
of the wines, fruit, &c. the order and urbanity of all,
and the presence of the General of Europe, offered
a picture worthy of admiration, even to those more
accustomed to those scenes."
7ROCLAHATION OF GENERAL ALAVA TO THE SPANISH
SOLDIERS UNDER JOSEPH'S COLOURS.
" /lead-Quarters of the Anglo•Hispaso
Portuguese Army, July 29,1812.
". The General and Extraordinary Cones of the
nation wishing to celebrate the political constitution
of the Monarchy, have decreed a general pardon to
all Spanish military men, of whatever rank they may
he, and who are in the service of the tyrant, upon their
abandoning it, and presenting them selves to the Spanish
Chiefs with as little delay as possible. Being charged
by the Supreme Government to the Duke of Ciudad
Rodrigo, I judge it my duty to make you acquainted
'with the favourable disposition of our legitimate Go-
vernment, in order that you may take advantage of it,
and return into the bosom of your beloved country,
kind the estimation of your countrymen. The moment
is most opportune. The enemy cannot much longer
support themselves in the interior of the country, and
in retiring from our frontiers your fate is decided ;
you are going to perish in the war of the North.
" Your country, brothers, friends,- are greatly of-
tended by your infamous desertion; and you will
give rite to a new war, unlest you accept of the
offers of the Proclamation. Hasten, then, to present'
yourself to the Spanish Authorities, or the advanced
posts of the Allied Army ' • and in this manner you
will cause your faults to be forgotten, by shewing
that your heart was Spanish, *hough your exterior
deportment gave reason for &Owing it. You shall
be paid for the arms and of es military articles you
bring."
In cpnsequence of this Proclamation, many of those
soldiers have already made their appearance.