The Statesman.
London, England, 1809-07-24 00:00:00

THE STATESMAN.

COLONEL W.eiliDLE AND MR. CORBETT.

What is the reason that so many of the

Papers ore Edßd with columns of *bows egged
Colonel Witsot.a and Mr. Coaarrri This ques-
tion, we venture to affirm, has been asked daily

for 'onus weeks by many thousands throughout
the United Kingdom. Colonel WARDLE is *used,
or abanduued by almost every Daily Print ; aor
does Mr. CORIRTT seam more greatly favoured.
But a few weeks ago Addresses of Thanks and

Congratulations poured in upon Colonel Wannt.e I
from every side, nor were the Public deficient in
entertaining a due sense of the integrity and abi.
lity with which Mr. Conan exposed, and gave
currency to the discoveries made by the efforts of
Cul. W. For what was Col. W. thanked ? For
instituting and persevering in that investigation,
which brought tonight certain transactions, deemed
by the people of the United Kingdom highly pre.
judicial to their interests. But it seems that •
discovery has been made, by which Wood
WAants is to be hurl. (I from that proud emi.
neoce on which he h•s been placed by the voice
of the people.—To those who know not the
fact, it will natually be presumed that this disco.
very is no less than that of the falsehood of the
accusation on which the Inquiry in the House of
Commo►►s was grounded. Bet what can the pas.
pie of the United Kingdom thick of the attempt
to hunt down the popularity of Col. WAsous,
when they reflect on the truly Indieroes argot.
Incurs, as they are sagely termed, on which this
puny effort rests ? That to drag forth to public
view, practical distractive of the interests and
happiness of the people of England, Colonel
WARDLE, not only in defiance of the intimidating
frowns of power, persevered with a degree of
firmness and an intensity of labour almost unpa.
ralldled in the prosecution of the Inquiry, bet
even has submitted to great pecuniary sacrifices to
accomplish that—fur which he has received the
I thanks of the people of England.

This is the actual substance of the accusation
against Colonel WAaDLE by the parties who (rem.
bye at his influence and exertions. The Ministerial
Prints leave uu ctfort untried ; no pit uf filthy
scandal unesplural; no depth of absurdity and
contradiction unfethomed, to accomplish the grand
object, namely, TO SMOTHER ALL FUR-
THER INQUIRY INTO PUBLIC CORRUP-
TION AND ABUSES. This is the true source
of the violent and unprecedented effort that is
now alialtiig against Colonel Waal:its and Mr.
Cosner,. To put down those powerful advocates
of the People of the United Kingdom, is the grand
object; and it is lilting that the public should not
be kept in ignorance of a fact of no lass impor-
,tance—tluit in this attempt, the Whigs—that
party of which the Talent: profess them-
,seams—are the loud and active coadjutors...
U Mr. Cont?? who is, as may be perceived from
the manly freedom of his writings, no lawyer—
has, in strictness of law committed an error, a
Jury of the Country apportions the compensation
which he shall make to that injured party
This trial of Mr. CoBBETT was announced with a
pomp of anticipation most whimsically ludicrous ;
and that which would un any other occasion have
been comprised in half a dozen lines, is dilated and
extenuated to almost as many columns--as the
accoant of that important trial, which is to form
one of the grand features of Mr. Coaorres ex-
tinctiln. On the subject of this teiar—oe take
the fact to be, that Mr. Consort, having a re.
fractory servant, who ran away---dispatched two
officers to take him into custody, from whom he
escaped, being abetted by the mother mid bro.
ther, who were then detained in the hive of re-
claiming the boy. Fur this error of judgment,
ass avinn at law is brought against Mr. Cos.
as. rr, and the mighty triumph of 101. in damages
obtained.
The Plaintiff in this memorable action sued in
forma peeped:. That this species of action is
the glory of the English law, we are amongst the
first to admit—nor can we avoid congratulating the
Plaintiff on the facility with which he obtained
the truly zealous assistance of two Gentleomo uf
very considerable eminence on that Circuit. It
is must important that the two grand parties—the
Ins and the Outs—the Vigour and the Talents--
shoold get not only Col. Walt or.x and Mr. Coy-
mit, lout also Mr. WiIIETBRISAD, Sir F. BURDETT,
Lord focsEsTosis, Mr. MADoCiEs, and the other
Members of the peat lot, independent band out of
faionr with the public. But the good sense of the
thinking part of the people of England will ef.
fecteally preserve them against the childish es* ri-
diculous efforts with which all these Geritimisist
haw, in their turns been assailed.
The people of England must perceive that
ultimately, in spite of all the efforts of power,
place, passion, and corruption, the exertions of
inch men as we have mentioned, must produce
great practical good to the mess of society in the
Milted Kingdom. To the abase of Col. Walt-
DLit %Mr. Cillissirr. Arr. is owe short reply—
ANS R THE ATRJ4ENTI; OF THE
ONE 'N THE HOUSE OF COMMONS,
AND OF TRH OTHER IN THE POLITI.
CAL REGISTER..

FRENCH AND DUTCH PAPERS•

Emmett, Jtrve 10.—At seven o'clock this
cassias arrived here Lieut.. Colonel Count Berol.
dingee, his Majesty's Aid-de-eamp, dispatched by
kis Majesty the Emperor and King, to bring in-
trill/mice of the total defeat of the Austrian army,

under the Archduke Charles.
After the intrenched village of Enzcrdorf had
been carried by assault on the sth instant, and the
left wing of the Austrian army, as well as the
greatest part of the intrenchments turned, a vio-
la cannonade commenced on the 6th at break of
Ilk; about two o'clock in the afternoon all the
lintrenched villages were taken, and one of the
enemy's columns, which advanced from Aspern to
attack the left wing of the French army, was cut
elf, and the enemy retreated on all sides.
The number of prisoners and pieces of ord-
nance taken was not yet ascertained at the
time of Count Reroldingen's departure, because
the respective relates had not then all bees re.
ceived, but it must be very considerable, and the
consequences of this vidergoose if the most .iL
triumphs which the Emperor Napoleon ever oh.
gained, are beyond calculation. At the time
when the Count Beroldingen hit the Imperial
heed-quarters,they were at Deetseb-Agmte, where,
on the preceding day, were these of the Arch.
duke Charles. The Artrians are retreating in
the direction of Brutus, being tut off bowl Inn-
gary.—(Royei Amsterdam Courant of Jody its. )
CAMEL, JULY I.—The following Belleffee
have bees published in this place
66 DRUIDIC:II, JULYI.—The Austrians, who of 1
the beginning of the invasion observed the strictest
discipline, and whose whole conduct was comspi.'
cuous for regularity and moderation, on their
flight at once unmasked themselves. lo Lelemie
they demanded • heavy contribution, bat were
prevented from levying it by the sudden arrival of
Gcseral D'Albiguac front Madre ; they carried off
twenty waggons laden with pictures, precious ar-
ticles, &c. ac."
Dessnes, JULY 4.—His Majesty left this city
at eight o'clock this morning ; his headquarters
will this evening be established at Friedberg.
Colonel Thielinan marched yesterday from hence
with all the Saxon troops and a Westphalian re-
giment, towards Peterwahl. The Austrians have
retreated into Bohemia, with the exception of the
:;orps commanded by the Duke of Brimswick
Oels, which -has marched from Zevickau to
Reichenbach, probably with the intention of at-
tacking Hoff."
PART!, JULY 11.—The attack of Montjoui,
which may be considered as the citadel of Geru.
us, has commenced after the taking of the three
redoubts which defended it. Notwithstanding the
difficulties of the ground, which is etery where a
bird rock, sod necessarily retarded the operations,
it lottery °florists was, on the 25th, in a state to
us. Two other batteries of cannon began to fire
on the *6th, and continued vigorously to batter
the breech. A violent storm, which took plans on
,the 29th, followed by several others, and eats.
need rains, have retarded the completion Hitt
works ; but is expected, that by the lith of
at the latest, all the batteries wilt be nuke
to fire, sad it is probable then that within
twice 24 hours a practicable breach will boeffeeted,
and the capture of the place mint speedily follow
by surrender or otherwise. Menijoni, eMt.ls
our possession, Gerona may be Md di
taken, and this is the opinion of the Ilimoiore
themselves, as is sufficiently proved by lams
which the besieged endeavoured to convey to their
General in Chief, Blake, and which have been
Intercepted by our 'dewed poste. They solicit
the succour which he is enable to give, as may be
seen by the Report addressed to his Excellency the
Minister at War, Suchet, Commander in Chief ei
the 3d corps in Arragon.
NAPLICS, JULY I.—The appearance of the
Anglo-Sicilian fleet, has afforded the Neapolitans
an opportunity of manifesting more and more the
good disposition which animates them ; them
reigns is the Capital such security, such cots..
deuce, that although the enemy is at Its pees, ma
although he occupies the western toad ottiaples,tbo
public walks, even on the sea shore, are as much
frequented as they could be in the midst of the
most profound peace.
The lower classes show this patriotism whit the
others,--That which segmented above ail the sea
*era! cesifidence, was the circumstance of wales
the Queen, at the very moment when, only a few
toises from the coast, the English squadron en-
gaged osm frigate, the Ceres, calmly promenade
the share with the Royal Family. This sight, fee.
qnently offered to the public, confirmed is it
more and more the feeling of perfect smithy.
The enemy is still in the same position, end in the
same state of Inactivity t our brave fellows des-
pair of seeing him lead ; the ardour of our troops
lx such, that the regiment of Latour d'Aarigne.
and the 10th French regiment of the line, not.
withstanding the Illideutties of the road, and the
emissive heat which has woad, performed
is. ens Jay a marsh of forty mile', in the
fear of not seriehvg in time for the first attlek.

The fort of Ischia, with its little garrison, opposes
a vigorous resistance to the enemy. .The nation
has no doubt that General Culonna, Mho com-
mands it, will, on this occasion, maiutain the ho.
nom of his ancestors.
M. Bausan, Captain of the Ceres, has been ap-
pointed Captain de Vaisseau, and Commander of
the Royal Order of the Two Sicilies, as a reward
fur the bravery and skill with which he sustained
the glorious action of the 517th ult. . All the WS.
cers of the frigate have been promoted.
In consequence of the orders of the
General Partouneux marched from Calabria, with
a part of the forces under his command, to prevent
a debarkation, which the enemy's fleet by its ma.
neutres appeactd to wish to make in the Gulf of
Pulicastro. Ills Majesty having been informed,
by subsequent advice', that the enemy had ac.
testily landed three regiments is the neigh.
bourhood of Scylla, with the apparent desiga
of besleglog It, ordered Caserta Partoeneut
in relate by forced asarehos to attack the
0181117! We expected latelligeoce of events
fuss that aide, bet the teirgaaph bas just an.
pounced, that at the approach of nor troops the
English reel palely re- ussaleoh ed, leaning various
military elissu is the titaalles INN' bad for a
motivate esteupled.
[Rive follows a *meet dated Jose 29, con.
fiscating the property, of Ititallnrot description,
eaf the Neapolitan) Who hare eadgeneml with the
ansiest Coort.l.(llalltlenc, Jet it.)
Piaui, Sou 141.0.0 w eke 19th of Jane, the
third corps of also army of Spain gassed a fresh
slate" stet that of his hmergeots in Arragon.
The Spanish arts. slake, Illefestrd ou the 15th at
Santa Es, twat Sanqrsees) retreated on the 16th
and I?di to &MON and entombed Monett with
11111,000 ; Gets. Sendai followed him in his
tereat, awe op with hint en the 18th, he manoeu-
vred so as to ent-flank the eneely's hue, and tour
artillery in a short time throw it into the greatest
disorder. The caissons having Litwin up, the
whole line dispersed and took to Sight. !;lake
wished to attempt a charge with his cavalry, but
the 4th regiment of hussars having come ul ; stop.
ed it, and drove it near to Bvichill. The SpaniA
insurgents have lost in their rout all the remaiiis of
their artillery, almost all their musquets, end a
considerable quantity of ammunition, a great num-
her has been killed, and many prisuners been
made. General Souchet followed the wreck of
the defeated army on the route fur Aleaniz, • hero
he arrived on the I Sth.—NVe expect the details of
this affair.—( Leytkn Gazette, Juts 14 )
PETERSSUReIt, Jvex 17.—We have received
the most satisfactory intelligence from our army
on the frontiers of Turkey. The Turks, wishing
to prevent Prince Pro. uri)
,v‘lty from passing the
I.lllllAilrt :;,i:ic f:e;tnri,t Sortie' from their
1.:-iitc.c completely defeated them
;.; .iigagements, and advanced by rapid
.noecnes towards Adrianpole. The Asiatic troops
are joining with all haste the Turkish army
There are great movements at Constantinople. It
seems certain that the Archduke Constantine vii :1
take the chief command of the Russian army en
Turkey.—( Hems. )
C4HISTANCILI JULY the night between
the 28th and 29th of June, about SuU issergents,
it the Voralberg approached this place from Bras
gene ; Se Nauss et tie Bedew troops who formed
Mt garrisoe, was &ea pelmaten ; the insurgents
robeeibarhed is the afeernme, taking with them
sit small pintos of artillery, whisk were used oft
i=earsateiup; us their passers they Mae('
with grain, which they carried to Bra.
gents. The raimisssed•int et Leedom despatched
two beats, with SO me% sad a gee, in pursuit
dune; 6111.8111iriiiiately It amine ea to blow
so violently, stint it wet loseuseary to send out
SWOIIII.OII WOW is Min then in resenthriag the
pen. for two d. 7 the inenspillthere block.
Allot Lillie sisi this head aides
Anson*, Julia Lowilim English frigate landed
in the port it Keseadi 1211estis, *Oho pre theme
!des aisle phinderieg the boons of the iutuslost.
aim The Adjuteet.tiowneednet lkieter, at the
head of 20 French aaldietey iighbellbralseLlied
140 natioual pule of bort:010 hdi spoil the •
lish, and dislodged duns; Veer kiitsat and eignt
wounded. The frigate eiesmodig Use fort bet a
long time, but w ithoosesteseireng any dasage.w-
-(ldeas.)

TLLHIRAPSIC savalpt.
PAiiis, JULY a-•-eis o'Cissak piiiikaareert the
sth instant the Emperor passed tho Soul" On
the 7th the Austrian army was cNpletuely de-
stroyed. This Jews was eooveyed Osv lireseLis by
the Telegraph, by order of the Prince An&Chin-
tor.....(Dert Cour. Juts 15.)
Private letters from Trieste 9f the 20th June,
advise, that the English uu the eight between the
16th end 17th inst. attempted to make a desceet
near the Lazaretto, but were repulsed with the
loss of some wounded sad four taken prisoners.
Several goo-boats, which at the issue time put off
(rum our port, 'imaged the English vessels, and
obliged them to take shelter under the gusts of
their frigates..—( 'Juergen: Courant of 61/i J u y.)

Recent letten mention Sir Roston Wtt.son as
being with his Legion at Castel Brameot about to
re.entsr Spain ; se therefore Suppose our former
stitesonts respecting his roligoatios, arose from
spine misapprehension.
Mr. titcattssi., Solicitor to the Admiralty, and
his agent, Mr. XSISIIIT, set off for Portsmilutli
on Saturday morning, to attend the Court Ms
oial, which will be held at Portsmouth this
on Admisal Lord G.anatun.
Si: mouths hulf.pay to reduced Military Officer..
ouictorneo tes)ing on Monday Nest, the 31
W:taut.
That assecriield piteket has arrived from tl.
Braoiis. On the Ibth instant, this vest t paNs4 •
'the that from Jesuitism, to the number ut 70
It) nil, attended by bis Majest) 'a ship Pheasant