The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-05

turing the utmost to rescue that good ity
which. by the excellent disposition of II, CT
hzens. the faithful attachment to it's sove-
re,gnS- and its noble devotion, has raised to
itself an eternal monument in the annals of
Austria All his plans were now directed
towards gaining the bridges across the ).-
nube. near Vienna, and endeavoring to save
!he Imperial residence. by combat under
its walls.
Vienna, formerly an important fortress,
was in vain besieged BY the Turks. and
would even now from the solidity of its ram
parts. the strong prohes OF its works, and
the extensive system of its min s, be capa-
oie OF making protracted resistance. had
NOT Tor upwards of century back. the
luxury of large metropolis, the wants
OF ease, the conilux of all the magnates
In the empire, and the pomp of splendid
Court. totally eifaced every consideration Ct
military defence. Palaces adorp the rama
parts. the easements and bitches were con.
verified into work hops of tradesmen, plan
tatlons mark the Counterscarps of the fortress
and avenues of trees traverse the glac:s, N.
n'tiny the most beautiful suburbs il the world
to the Corps de la Place.
Although under such circumstances no
obstinate resistance of the capital was ex-
pected. yet, from the uneXampied LOYALTY OF
the inhabitants, it was confidently honsd
that Vienna might, for few DAYS, serve AS
a tete de pont to cover the passage of the
river, whence all Preparations amounted to
no more than to secure the place against IA
coup de main; and for this reason the arch
duke had some time before directed field.
marshal Hitler to send part of his corps .l,nt,
the right bank towards The capital. in the
event Of his (the archduke's) passage to the
lvft shore
ield Marshal Hitler now received orders
10 burn the bridge near Stain in his rear, tn
leave. a small corps of observation nea,.
hrems, to hasten bv forced marches wiz,
the bulk of his army to the envirors a.. vi
enha, and as circumstanccS would permit
ny occupying the sni II islands to keep no
.he communication with the city and The de.
bouche across the bridges.
L he army OF the archtiuke now advanced
without interruption, BY Neopoila Horn ard
Wehendort, upo Stockeran; and. in o,,ir,.
to overawe such enterprises as the cncmy-
might PROJECT from the envrons of Lintz.
part or the corps ct the general of a,tillery
count Hollow rath, which till then had ~.
manned near Pisen with view to secure
me nprth and west frontier Of Bohemia. WIS
ordered to march to Butiweis
Napoleon had used so much expedition on
ms march 10 Viz. ma that on the 9Th of Nav
ms advanced troops appeared ON the giacis
oi inc ior.ress, whence they were driven by
some cannon shot. FROM three to fourthou-
Sano regular troops, as many armed citizens,
and.some battalions of country militia d. tcnA.
Ell tn city; ordnance of various caliEre was
placed upon the ramparts the suburbs were
Abandoned, IN account OF their great extent.
ana thQ numerous islands and low bushv
ground behind the town were occupied by
some light troops of the CORPS of Hitler as
we'll as by the militia
The corps itself was posted ON what &c
termed 1.-The Point" on the left shore Of he
river, waiting the arrival of the army which
was advancing in haste.
The occupation of Vienna formed too es
senfiai part in the extensive plans of the
FRENCH emperor; It's conquest had been an
nounced By him with too much Influence.
and was of too great importance towards
confirming the prejudice Of his irresistible
power, for him not to employ every method
OF taxing 1t before the assistance which was,
so near could arrive.
FOR the space of twenty four hours the
howitzerS PLAYED upon the town; and though
several houses were set en- fire the couraTs.
oil The inhabitants remained unshaken. hut
a general Devastation threatened their yslu-
able property, and when at length the enemy
awaiting himself of the numerous craft which
he found there, crossed the smaller branches
"i the danube disiodged the troops from the
nearerislauds, and meuaced their communi
Cation win shc left bank, the city was insti+
fed in captivating. while the troops retreat
Cd by The greet bridge of Tabor, which they
afterwards set ON fire
The archdrke received this intelligence in
b head quarter between Heirn and Mcis-
=, and though 1T was scarcely to be EXPECT
ed that the city, surrounded as it was, should
continuel's resistance the archduke procee-
ded OH his march without interruption. fiat
terjng himself that he might be al .. to exc
cute his tavorite project by a bold attempt to
pass the Danube near vienna.
This city capitulated or the 18th Nav. go
that there was 10 further occasion to expose
the army to hazard ~ crossing the Danube.
tor which no sutiicien. preparation had been
made, and which must have been effected il,
the face OF the enemy, and under local Cir
cunstances OF the greatest Disadvantage.
BY the surrender of Vienna the army had
also lost point Of support on which to rest
its military operations.
In this situation of affairs, the A-chduke
resolved to collect his army at the 70 ), cf Inc
NIL Blsamberg, and allow it few DAYS OF
rest, which, after so many forced marches.
1t urgently wanted. The cavalry. for;he.
convenience OF water, was posted along the.
Russ, rivulet which is concealed by eround
covered with bushes, and the advanced guard
Pushed Tor" ard to the Danube in order Ia
observe the movements of the enemy AMI
prevent his passing the river, which he ha.,
already attempted to do from NussdorS. tn
what is called the BIack ..ka l,, ,,,;,, -