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THE INQUIRY.

MINUTES OF EVIDENCE.

NINTH DAY, FEBRUARY 20.
Examination of Lieutenant-General the Marquis of HuNTLLY

and Major-General Sir WILLIAM ERSKINE, Baronet.
The Marquis of HUNTLEY delivered in his instructions from
Lord Chatham to take possession of the batteries established by
the enemy on the island of Cadsand. He had understood, that
2000 men could be landed there at one time, but from the want
of sufficient boats a disembarkation to that amount could not be
effected, and he did not conceive it safe or prudent to land so
small a detachment as 600 men. In consequence of not landing
at Cadsand his Lordship made a report to Lord Chatham. Sup-
'posing, be had possessed Cadsand with his division, and a supe-
rior French force had forced a passage into that Island, he did not
think there were any positions which could have covered the re-
embarkation His Lordship received no further instructions than
those respecting the taking up a position in Cadsand.
Sir WILLIAM EesxMNx spoke of the state of Antwerp In 1794.
he citadel was capable ot sustaining a siege, and the town might
I aye been put in a perfect state to stand a siege with a sufficient
number of hands employed in the course of a week. All the
works had since that period been put in a perfect state of repair.
Ihe citadel commanded the whole arsenal. Ships of the line
with their guns and stores out, might go to Dendermonde, twenty
miles above Antwerp ; and with their guns and stores in, to
within about a mile of Ruplemonde, nearly five miles above Ant-
werp. Lillo might have been maintained by the enemy against
our troops for OS days, and the whole country round Lieiken-
shoeik might have been inundated. He had received several com-
munications from quarters on which he could depend, with re-
spect to the amount of the enemy's force.
What was the substance of the first communication ? The first
communication I received was from a most respectable quarter in
which I placed implicit confidence; it stated, as nearly as 1 can
recollect, u follows, the enemy's force on or about the Sth of
August; at that period there were six battalions of Dutch in Bo-
gen-op-zoom, namely, four of infantry of the line, aad two of
guards and five companies of artillery ; there was a battalion of
Dutch heavy infantry at Toten ; there were at Antwerp three
tattalious, one of which was French; there were cantoned be-
tween Antwerp and Bergen-op-aoom, u Cappel, two battalions
of French infantry 'of the line, and one battalion of Dutch light
infantry, together with ten squadrons of cavalry, namely, six
squadrons ot Dutch, four of which were hussars and two cuiras.
leers, two squadrons of French cuirassiers, and two ditto of drae
ons ; besides this force, there were in Antwerp about four thou-
sand five hundred men, the workmen in the dock-yard and arse-
rals ; those men were formed ieto regular battalions, ar.d had se-
t tier cfficers placed over them, and had been diwiplined for be-
im ten two and three years. The crews of the fleet at that period
mounted to abeut eleven thousand men, including the flotilla;
in each ship of war there were between three and four hundred
troops of the line, regular soldiers ; there was besides that force,
some force in the places of Dutch Flanders, but 1 do not know
the exact extent of
Was there any in Lillo, Liefltenslioeik or Cadsand, at that pe-
ilcid ?—LiUo and Lietkelweik were garrisoned from the fleet ;
Lillo had a garrison of about one thousand men, and Leifken-
il.neik five hundred; with respect to Cadsand, I have already said
i do not know particularly the force in Dutch Flanders.
Was the whole of this force in these stations on the sixth or fifth '
f August ? Not having my papers or memoranda with me, 1
annot positively say whether it was the fifth or sixth.
State whether, previous to the sailing of the Expedition, you
were consulted by any of his Majesty's Ministers as to the state
f defence and fortifications of Antwerp ?-1 never was consulted
Ly any of his Majesty's Ministers upon that subject.
Of the force which you state you were informed the enemy
Possessed about the sth or 6th of August in the neighbourLooll of
Antwerp, how muc:i do you suppose would have been thrown
it to Antwerp in the course of two or three days ?—Of the force
have stated that at Cappel might have been thrown into Ant-
v crp in a few hours; that in Bergen-op-Zoom, if the enemy
Lose to send it to Antwerp, might have sent in one day, or two
ays at the utmost.
Supposing the enemy with 15,000 men within the works of
Antwerp, and a British force besieging it of 30,000 men before
that town, what would have been the fa .e of our army, not sup-
cuing an exterior army to attack our besieging army ; do you
oppose they would have any probability of success ?—t believe
that 50,000 men miebt have taken the town of Antwerp, if they
Lad not been at all disturbed without, and you had given them
pit my of time to do it in.
What time do you think it would require to take it with 30,00;1
men, and 15,000 men to garrison it ?—1 think that the stores and
every thing necessary for the siege of Antwerp so garrisoned,
could not possibly have been brought up under twenty-one days,
unless there was a great quantity of horses indeed employed, so
that the batteries should open in the first parallel ; that is, it would
be twenty-one days to the opening of the batteries in thp first
paraUi I, that is the shortest time I think possible. 1 thini that
tosttack a town so garrisoned, it would be necessary at. swards
to proceed by a regular siege by the operations of a second and
• thii d pyallel, to have breached the place and filled the ditch be-
fore the assault could be given ; all which operations could not
take up under twenty days at the least, that is the lowest calcu-
lation I can put it at.
After the 25th of August, at that late period, what probability
was there, In your opinion, of success in any operation against
1,1110 and Liefkenshoeik ?—I conceive that if any operation had
been attempted against Lillo and Lief kenshoeik, it would have
been at the utmost risk for the safety of the whole army.
Allowing for the possibility of those two forts being captured
at that late season, would it have insured the capture of the town
and citadel of Antwerp ?—By no means ; I deem that any attack
reen Antwerp after the 45th of August, would have been utterly
•mpracticable by the British force then there.
Lord Gardner, in his evidence on the 15th, stated he never
wee ordered to join Commodore Owen. With respect to the
be at:, he supposed the whole of the boats in the squadron he corn-
: ended might have carried from 4 to 500 men.
Nave the goodness to state to the Committee your Lordship's
, pillion, wheller it would have been possible, considering the
: ate of the wind and weather, to have stationed troops, or any
:ant of the flotilla that was not otherwise employed, in such a
w y between Cadsand and Flushing previously to the 4th of
A gest, as to,have preveated reinforcements being thrown from
Ca. Land to Flusbirg ?—I believe every part of the flotilla was
ena loyed, and that every exertion was made by Commodore
O e in with the means he had hi his power to produce that effect ;
the whit' and the weather were particularly unfavourable at that
u ement, and the vessels were otherwise employed.
An Appendix is annexed to his Lordship's evidence, consisting
f Letters and Orders whirls passed between him, tAr Richard
Str,chan, Commodore Owen, &c. but which contain nothing
_twat.

FROM THE FRENCH PAPERS.

CONSTANTINOPLE, DECEMBER so.

In consequence of several meetings held by the Di-
van, it is considered more than ever probable that
the Porte will accede to the Continental system.--
The English Minister, Mr. Adair, is obliged to leave
Constantinople, and the Envoy from the rebel Junta.
of Seville will set out at the same time. The Russian
army, after having suffered much from sickness, is to
receive a reinforcement of 30,000 men. The Grand
Vizier being indisposed, has set out for Adrianopole,
there to reside for the remainder of the winter.
PARIS, FEBRUARY 11.

His Majesty has required of the city of Antwerp
six youths of the first families, to be employed as
Sub-Lieutenants in the troops of the line, and as many
more to be sent to the Military College of St. Germain.
Fee. 13.--Yesterday, in an Extraordinary Meeting,
a Senatus Consultum was presented to the Senate,
which is said to be very important, and which the
Senate have referred to a special Commission. We
are assured that this Senatus Consultum relates to
the annexation of Rome to the French Empire, and

that it contains may other pro►isions of the highest
interest.
General Bonnet is at Gijon. At his approach all
the English ships fled from the place.
The French funds are rising—on the 16th inst. the
cinq pour cent. were 82. 5.

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EROCLAMATION NY HIS MAJESTY JOSZPII NAPOLEON,

KIND OP SPAIN.

Spaniards, the moment is arrived when you can
listen with advantage to the truths which i am abou
to utter. Thinking persons well know, that for more
than a century the force of circumstances, which mas-
ters all-events, determined that Spain should be the
friend and ally of France. When an extraordinary
Revolution hurled from the throne the House that
reigned in France, it was the duty of the Spanish
branch to support it, and not to lay down its arms
until it was re-established, to preserve itself from the
same fate. It required a spirit of heroism to adopt
such a resolution. It was thought better to wait for
that, from the progress of time, to obtain which by
arms courage was wanting. The Cabinet of Madrid
disclosed its intentions in arming against France,
when it perceived her engaged in a remote war. The
victory of Jena confounded its projects. It vainly
endeavoured to return to its system of dissimulation,
and to resume the spirit of the negociators of Basle.
The conqueror of Europe would not allow himself
to be duped. The Princes of the House of Spain, not
having the courage to fight, renounced the Crown,
end were content to make stipulations for their pri-
vate interests. The Spanish •Grandees, the Generals,
she Chiefs of the nation, recognized these truths.. I
received their oaths at Madrid ; but the occurrence

at Baylen threw every thing into confusion. The
timid became alarmed, but the enlightened and con-
scientious remained true to me. A new Continental
war. and the assistance of England, prolonged an
unequal contest, of which the nation feels all the hor-
rors. The issue was never doubtful ; the fate of arms
has this day declared so. If tranquillity is not im-
mediately restored, who can foresee the consequences
of such blind obstinacy t It is the interest of France
to preserve Spain, entire and independent, if she be-
come again her friend and ally ; but if she continue
her enemy, it is the duty of France to weaken, to dis-
member, and to destroy her. GOD, who reads the
hearts of men, knows with what view I thus address
you. Spaniards, the irrevocable destiny is not yet
pronounced. Cease to suffer yourselves to be duped by
the passions excited by the common enemy. Employ
your understanding ; it will point out to you in the
French troops friends who are ready to defend you.—
It is yet time ; rally around me. May this day open
to Spain a new zra of glory and happiness.

I THE KING.

Given at Cordova, Jan. 27. 1810.
MADRID. FEBRUARY I.
GOVERNMENT OF MADRID AND OF NEW CASTILE.

ORDER or TUE DAT, JAN. 31,1810.
The King left Cordova on the 28th, and intended
to sleep that night at Ecija. The Junta has quitted
Seville. That city has sent Deputies, and his Majesty
will doubtless enter it before the end of the month.
Grenada has opened its gates. The enemy's armies
are dispersing. Prisoners, cannon, and stores, are
incessantly collecting. The King is every where re.
ceived as a beloved father, arriving in the midst of his
children, after a long and painful absence. This is
the infallible effect of the comparison which all the
inhabitants make between the tyranny and violence of
the Junta, and the beneficence of his Majesty, who
brings peace and security to every family. The arniy
enjoys abundance. It returns the good reception it
meets with from the inhabitants, by the most exact
discipline and respect to persons and property.
The Governor-General AUGUSTUS BRLLIARD.

GOVERNMENT OF MADRID AND OF NEW CASTILE.
ORDIR Or Till DATA JANUARY 31.

The troops of his Majesty the Emperor and King
have entered Cordova and Jaen. In every part of
the army's line of march, the inhabitants testify the
greatest satisfaction at being rescued from the ty-
' ranny of the Junta. All the citizens remain in the
bosom of their families. The insurgents seem to
-have had the intention of defending Jaen ; where there
were found 46 pieces of cannon, and a great quantity
of military stores and provisions. The total of pri-
soners exceed 7000, among whom are a number of
officers. There are between 3000 and 4000 wander-
! ing in the mountains, and several of them are hourly
i ' brought in, exclusive of a-, great number who have
thrown away their arms, and are returning to their
I homes, whence they had been carried by violence.
Arrizaga, in his flight to the mountains of Grenada,
was scarcely able to get 5000 of the poor wretches to
follow him. These happy results afford the consoling
, hope of seeing the war in Spain terminate speedily
and without bloodshed. The King continues to en-
joy the best state of health. The gratitude of the in.
' habitants, and the frank expressions of their joy, are
to his Majesty's heart, the most flattering reward of
his clemency and paternal bounty. A column of in-
fantry and cavalry, which left Madrid three days ago,
under the orders of the Chief of Squadron Soubeyran,
bas fallen in with, and routed a numerous corps of
brigands, near Santa Cruz de la Sarza. On the 29th
this Officer came up with them, from 100 to 150,
near the village of Prado. He 'instantly charged
them, at the head of 25 Chasseurs of the 26th regi-
-1 ment, killed 20 of them on the spot, and took 18
horses. The rest fled in the greatest disorder.
I(Signed) )32.‘LIARD..
ANDUJAR, JANUARY 23. .
! D. Joseph Napoleon—Being informed that among
the inhabitants removed from their homes by the j
events of war, several have fled with the manifestly
criminal intention of calumniating the troops we com-
mand, and 'of keeping the countries they retire to,
like those they abandon, under the impression of those
fatal delusions that have been infused into them by
our enemies, in order to prolong the disturbance.—
We have decretd,

Article 1. -In every place occupied by the army, there shall be
formed a Commission of three Members, of whom the Alcaide
shah be one, and over which he shall preside.
2. The Commission shall make out a list of all the absent Pro-
prietors.
S. The product of the estates, and alto the moveables and ef-
fects belonging to the absentees, shall be applied to cover the ex-
traordinary eapences of the war, and to alleviate the burdens of
the.inhabitants that may have remsbsed in confidence in their
habltatioas.
4. AU the rents, and all the revenues accruing from Crown es.
Sates, shall, until further orders, be applied to the same object.
S. Curates, and all other persons on the civil and military oda-
-111:11)olert ril,o may have fled, shalt be provisionally replaced;
and sr, after the lase of eght slay sl they have not returned to

their posts, they stall De considered as laving nhdicatel them*,
and measures shallbe taken for the definitive arpcintment of their
successors.
E. The same interval is granted to the inhAbitants whn have
fled. No representation which they may make against the dizposal
of their revenues forfeited in their absence, will be admitted, &c,
(Signed) I, I'HE Xi