The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-03-31
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1t the enemy appeared ON the hcights-vhieh
Mount Torrero and the battery If
Bonavista: at the same time two strong
corps of infantry and cavalry advanced tn
the attack through the defiles ON o,ir left
whilst ON our right they attacked with i'm
petuosity the Cassa Blanca and carried it,
The battery of Bonavista, thus be- Come flank
ed and granada of the enemy setting fire to
a magazine of powder it blew up; upon
which the artillery retired to take another
position and set FIRE 70 the bridge of Ameri-
ca, this accident compelled our troops tore
tire within the redonbt Of the Pelar sitaat
ed at the head Of the bridge de In Sherba.
which they effected in good order About
midway seven columns of the enemy's i'm
fantry with a proportion Of cavalry and a
ttroDg train of artillery Showed themselves
coming round the Arabel, on the opposite
side of the river. Our captain general de
tached the brigadier, captain of the royal
guards to take possession of this point, which
he so well managed that he was able to sus-
tain the hottest fire Of the enemy for FIVE
hours. Don Manuel Neiasco, colonel of ar.
eiliery, pointed his guns SD we'll and kept ~
SO well directed FIRE from the three bate
ries attacked by the French. that such was
the havoc thus made. that this division If the
enemy retreated in the greatest disorder;
corps OF reserve then Coming up. renewed the
attack with great impetuosity, in which a
partial but temporary advantage was gain
ed over portion of our troops. Our Gen.
accompanied by Lieut. Gen Don Juan o.
Nelly and Field Marshal Don Philip SAINT
marc. placed himself at the he al Of our bro
ken ling, and. sword in hand, rallied his
troops. led them again 10 The attack; when.
~rsss'uras~d toy INC presence and undaurt ID
yaior OF their Chief, our troops rushed tor
ward with an irresistible ardor, and gained a
complete victory (; ia which the French were
completely dispersed, leaving on the field
and under the walls more than 1000 dead,
.anc as many more taken prisoners, among
whom were the grenadiers who fought so
desperately. The field of battle afforde d our
Troops immense booty, besides the most no.
'norable triumph of war, the humiliation of
those who came from the north.
MS triumph, so honorable for this valli
ant city, has rendered it impregnable. II
can only be taken when it W ants arms to de
tend 1t; every house is castle each heart
a strong fortress, and each battery a testi-
mony OF art, of talents and of vaIor
Here follows list ofthe officers and corps
who particularly distinguished themselves. ]
/" Some skirmishes continued several DAYS
after the battle above. in the Course of which
many were killed and taken on both sides
by the latest accounts from Sarragossa, it
appears, that while the enemy has not alto
sether relinquished his designs on that brave
city, the besieged feel confident of ultimate
success, as all classes are inspired with un-
cohqu9able courage. relying on the protec
tien of God and the business of their cause.
Onthe 22d December, the day after the
unsuccessful attack, Marshal Money adj.
dressed the following lettertothe Capt. ecu.
and Magistrates OF Sarragossa.
SIRs The city of Sarragossa is now com.
nleteIV Tall
the Country cut off. can now employ
gaint it all the means which are sanctioned
by the laws. If war The 5th division of
the Grand Army, under Marshal Mortier.
and the troops under my command, are
ready to renew the attack The civ of
Madrid has capitulated, and thus preserv-
ed itself from the missortuHes which must
have resulted, from longer remittance
Should not Sarragossa initiate the example
tire capital, its total destruction is inevi.
table.
Marshal Mortier and myself indulge tbe
hope that you will prevent he eff,,sion o.
bloed and the destruction of TIN. Deautif,
city. so respectable for its populate its
commerce and its wealth, by an Immediate
surrender; and thus entitle Yourselves to the
yeneration &c benedctions of its inbabitants
Be assured. gentlemen, that every thing
will be done, compatible with my honor and
duty 10 the emperor, to ensure to YOU and
TO the Inhabitants the undisturbed enioy ment
of peace and tranquility.
l propose to you by this Gag of truce the
appointment of commissioners TO meet those
whom may authorize, to treat for the ac.
eomplishnent of this desirable purpose.
With great consideration, &c.
MARSHAL money.
Headquarters, Torrero, Dec. %, 1908.
II US " E r.
The general in chief Of the armv If re.
serve answers from Sarragossa. This CITY
cannot think of surrendering. Marshal Nj.
may therefore observe the laws of war, and
measure hls strength with mine I have
open an uninterrupted communication with
all parts of Spain. and have abundance of
every thing. Sixty thousand brave men
whom / am proud of the honor to command
who pant for battle. seeking no reward but
honor and the deliyerance Of their country.
forbid the listening to your proposal.
M. Money will immortalize himself if
by strict observance of the laws of war
he can obtain n victory which no one here
will suppose. My glory will not be less in
having preserved this city, by the vaIor of
our soldiers, opposed to|a system of despi.
sable oppression, unknown to the ancient
Marshals Of Franee. Having sustained A.
seige OF 81 days, the commander. who fearsI
not death nor privations. will not now. when
ms army by reinforcemepts equals in num-