The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1836-12-13 00:00:00

in the following terms:—
"We 'regret to have to announce evil tidings from the
French possessions in Africa. The. Phare steamer, which left
Bona on the 28th of November;arrtved at Toulon on the first
instant. She brings intelligence to the effect that the bad
weather of several successive days had induced sickness in the
army, which was nn its route to Constantine,—that the Mar-
shal hadbeen opposed to greatly superior Arab forces,—that the
enemy had an extensive train of field pieces,—that some of the
French guns h Wien into their hands,—and that the Mar-
*sisal and his army were in full retreat to Bona. A friend has
allowed us the privilege of making the subjoined extract from a
letter written to him by his correspondent at Bona, under date
of the 27th rile, and which leaves little room for doubt as to
the reverse sustained by
.the French army:—
" 'I have further te infirm you, that this news was brought
by .some deserters from the Marshal's army. They were im-
mediately placed in confinement. So great have been the ex-
ertions to conceal this news, that it is with the utmost difficulty
I am able to send you this account, which has been collected
from the different reports we haye received. The effective force
of the enemy is variously stated at from 12 to 16,000 men, well
prevuled with arms and artillery. They have offered a most
determined resistance to the advance of our troops, who have
suffered considerable loss from this continual skirmishing.—lt
is rumoured that an action hail taken place near Ras-EL-Agha,
which is one of the most favourable points to oppose the march'
of an invading army. It is situated on the Ackaray inonntains,
which are difficul( of ascent, and beio,g covered with underwood
afforded protection to the defenders of the pass. It is added
that the Marshal was defeated with considerable loss, and that
the greater part of our artillery remained in the power of the
victors. One thing is, however; certain, that our army is iq
full retreat on Bona; and this circumstance in some deg'ree
justifies the belief of the accounts I send you, as it is easily to
be conceived that such a step would only have been resorted to
by the Marshal in the last extremity, or in the event-of his
hiving received a serious check. We wait with the utmost
anxiety for the arrival of fresh communications from the army.
The utmost consternation reigns in the town, where, from the
previous knowledge of the 'country, and of the efficiency of the
forces of the Bay, (chiefly consisting of Kabailes, who are per-
sonally much attached to hint,) these unfavourable reports have
gained general credence.!"-
SPAIN.
(From the Correspondence of the Standard.)
FARIS, Dec. s.—The French government has received a tele-
graphic dispatch from Bayonne, dated the 2d inst., to the fol-
lowing effect :
" The courier from Madrid was stopped two days by the pas-
sage of Cabrera, on the 27th, at Soria.
The Brigadier Vera, a deputy. has been named Minister of
War.
" Letters from St. Sebastian of the 30th inst., announce, that
in order to arrive at Bilboa, Espartero is about to throw a bridge
of beats across the river.
" Twenty-four cannon, arrived from England, ammunition
and a (mavens, of artillery, have been landed at St. Se hastian
and are destined to arm the fort and port of Passages."
This. I suppose, Lord Palmerston will not deny looks some-
thing very much like open interveation.
In addition to the above the Moniteur published the following
telegraphic dispatches ;
"Bayonne, D-c. 3, two c,'elock, pm.
"On the 39th Espartern crossed the river on a bridge of boats,
opposite the Desierto. Villareal passed it at Olaviaga, and they
are now in presence of each other on the right bank, at a dis-
tance of three leagues from. Bilboa.
" General Eguia hid cent to Villareal all his disposable forces
and is continuing the siege. The convent of the Conception
the present point of attack, was not taken on the Ist, and the
city still held out."
The Mnniteur of this morning publishes the following second
telegraphic dispatch received from Bayonne:—
" Bayonne, Dec. 3, half-past four, p.m.
"Ixribaren has marched upon Azegra, and Gen. Closnard
utter, Pnenta la Reyna, to prevent the passage of several hun-
dreds of horses taken in Andalusia, and the money of Cabrera.
(Interrupted by the night.)
A letter from Bayonne, dated Nov. 30, says—" The news
spread yesterday that the General Ituralde was surprised with
his family in the environs of Vittoria, appears to be true. It is
certain that the capture of this distinguished officer would be
a great loss for the Carlists, but as they have in their hands
some Christinoi chief, there will be doubtless an exchange
of prisoners."
P Rts, Dec. 4.—The Charte de 1830 published last night the
following telegraphic dispatch from Bayonne:—
Bayonne, Dec. 1, half-past three..
"According to the official report of Villareal, the affair ofthe
27th was of little importance; but Espartero could not force the
bridge which led to Bilboa. The convent of St. Augustin was
taken, with the garrison. Espartero again attempted ou the
28th to attack the bridge; but he was again repulsed. The town
was summoned to surrender on the 29th. .It refused to do so.
The firing against the town was continued on the morning of
the 29th.'
The Sierra de Ronda, in which Gomez has established himself,
• was during nearly two years of the Spanish War of independ-
deta-inad once Ike n there RMagn-
his return from London, is now in confinement at 'the gen-
darme's barracks at Bayonne ; he had, atfirst, been directed to
Bordeaux,
(Private Correspondence of the Morning Herald.)
AINHOA, DEC. 3.—SIEGE OF BILBOA.—This morning I re-
ceived the following communication from the royal head-quar-
ters. It will be seen that Espartero, driven from the left bank
of the river, bad, thanks to Lord Palmerston, succeeded in
effecting a landing on the right bank :
Royal Head-quarters, Durango, Dec. 1.
" Espartero, after his defeat on• the 28th, sought refuge in
Portugalette ; but a portion of his column. about 4,000 men,
having been cut off, with difficulty reached Villasana
" Yesterday the Christinos, assisted by two steam boats and
several Trincaduras, threw a bridge across the river from Portu-
galette to El Desierto; and at three o'clock p.m. the whole of
the army marched over to the right bank. The instant Eguia
was informed of this movement of the enemy, he placed four
pieces of artillery on the heights of Las Banderas, supported by
five battalions of infantry. Shortly after this position was re-
inforced by the brigade of General Goni. In fact we are pre-
pared for the enemy.
" We have opened the breach in Fort Conception, but not
sufficient to render the assault practicable.
" Our brave troops have made themselves masters of Fort
Santa Clara, and the houses adjoining it.
" The enemy are in the position taken up by them Yesterday,
supported on the side of the river by several stearn2boats and
Trincaduras. It is to be hoped they will advance; they will be
well received."
General Chichester passed through Bayonne yesterday. for
Paris.
Cabrera entered Soria on the 27th.
M Mt In, Nov. 29. —I send you translations of dispatches re-
ceived from Genereds Ribero and Narvaez, and avail myself of
the departure of a private courier to forward you a hasty ac-
connt of the occurrences that hail taken place here last night
and this morning.
The first battalion of the 411 Regiment of the Guards (part of
the Granja heroes) broke out into open insurrection in their
barracks yesterday everting, and several shots were fired at the.
Colonel (Pastor), none of which most fortunately took effeet.
He was able to make his escape through the activity and de-
vntien of Col. Benjamin Barrie, a countryman of ours, and se-
cond commandant of the regiment. it appears that these
worthies were in the habit of disposing of part of their dress and
accoutrements, and the colonel, anxious to put a stop to this
shameful proceeding. passed reviews twice a week, whcu the
soldiers were obliged to produce every article belonging to
them, and those who did not were punished. As the corps was
- in a very undisciplined state, Colonel *Pastor took them out to
exercise every day. and hence a freSh motive for discontent on
the part of the soldiers. Yesterday evening at roil-call, some of
the soldiers broke out. into murmurs, anti even cried out that
they would not lie commanded by a colonel who was a Carlist at
heart. Pt may be here observed, that Colonel `Pastor was
forced to emigrate in consequence -of his political opiuion's in
1823.] It was then that five or six ruffians fired at the colonel,
who was obliged to decamp.
The drums beat to arms, and all the National Guards speedily
assembled. General Infantes (the Governor) made. his ap-
pearance in the Puerta' da Sol, at about seven o'clock, union
horseback, but in a coach, front which he issued his orders. The
,
great exertion-es-if Conine' Barrie proved successful, and at'plite"
o'clock the soldiers quietly went to bed and all the warlike; pre-
paratious of General Seoane proved unnecessary. rAt ten
O'clock everything appeared tranquil, although heavy patroles
paraded the streets during the night.
The Queen Regent, on being made acquainted with what had
occurred. resolved that the 4th regiment should not do duty this
day at the palace, and the necessary orders were issued to this
effect. However, at the usual hour this morning 100 Men of
the-4th Formed in the:barracks. and as no officers attended, they
set out tinder the command of their serjeant to relieve their
comrades on guard at the Palace. They compelled an ensign,
nevertheless, to bear the colours. Upon their arrival at the
Palace, the fel'ows inside refused to be relieved, and called upim
the others to join then. Several obeyed, but the remainder
were prevailed upon by General Narciso Lopez to follow him
to the barracks, where they laid down their muskets, and were
then allowed to walk about the streets with their sabres. When
the soldiers of the 4th. inside the Palace-square refused to be
relieved, an Officer of Cuirassiers ordered "his men to charge
them. He was sled through the knee and fell from his horse;
two of his men were killed, and several of the soldiers of the
4th and some Nacionales dreadfully wounded. The heroes of
the 4th are still in possession of the palace, which is encompassed
by Nacionales, and the few faithful troops of the garrison. No
person thinks about the Queen, who must have passed a sad
time of it. , Whilst I write to you, the streets are full of
Nacionales, and strong parroles are tnet in every direction.
Possibly nothing further of a serious nature will take place;
but this is mere conjecture, as it is thought that ministers will
not prove more firm on the present occasion than hitherto. As
is natural, the greatest alarm prevails through the town.
General Senane, who hoped to calm the effervescence of the
mutineers by his presence, was fired at, and obliged to retreat
with his staff.

• MADRID, Nov. 30,Half-past Nine, p.m.
I learn this moment that a government courier starts in an
hour's time for Paris and London ; I hasten. therefore, to repeat
'-to you what I mentioned per post at two o'clock this afternoon,
that the mutineers of the 4th regiment of Guards were this
.morning surrounded in their barracks in Calle Fuen Carral,
And, after a short fusilade and cannonade, compelled to surrender
:11(dscretion, and that three of the ringleaders were immediately i
shot, or, as others assert, decimated. and the rest pardoned by
the The Aide-de.Camp of General Seoane arrived
with ten,ater three had been shot, and presented the work of
death being carried any further outside the crates, and that the
rest is to he regularly tried and put into the prison of El
Saladero.
The government and the eailiii,tal have escaped a great danger,
With supposed to be connected
the intri g. u e s of the Carlists on one side, and of the Secret Societies and Republicans on the
other.
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The sentence of Polittnae ha 4 hamen vornmuted to twenty
years banishment from France; but It Goernon de Renville
on parole.
Will be allowed to reside on his estate of Rattville,