The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-08-22

directed It's course towards Rbados in order
to protect onrpassage of the Eo.
On the Goth, the troops were divided in
two columns; One OF them marched towards
Castropo', and the other ~ Lavcgna we
met with ford at the latter place. and the
infantry crossed over on bridge OF carts -
learnt at Castropol of the arrival of the
duke of Dalmatia (SoulO ON the Minsho.
On the eth, I directed the greatest part
of my troops towards Mondonedo, my advan-
ced guard made some prisoners of the cue
| my whose retreat was towards Meyra.
On the 18th drew my troops closer 20
i.ugo, the right extending hey nd Castro del
hey sent accommodating parties towards
Meyra and Logo, to ascertain the position OF
the enemy, and to know the state of affairs
IN Gallicia. The. officer sent to Lugo con-
tirned To me the arrival of the Cd corps, and
informed me OF the result of the attempts
made by the enemy upon tleat city and San
Yago. from the 10Th to the 25d. !.
On the 2yth the troops remained in posi-
ton. excepting the Sd of Hussars, with
which went to Lugo for the purpose of con
| ferring with the Duke of Dalmatia, upon the
! measures to be taken to dispense the enemy &
| battle his projects.
On the a0th. and 3lst Nav. & first of June,
| my troops approached successfully to Be-
| tanzos. in order to be in readiness to act
vigorously against the corps Of Garera which
| occupied San -YaSo.
Yesterday Cd June. my advanced guard
entered this city; the enemy has retreatetl
upon Elpadron and Pontedevra.
During the toilsome march OF the troop,
upon Oviedo and their return into Galiic;as
from the 18th of May to the 26th, they have
been constantly in motion from 4 o'clock in
the morning till and 10 at night they had
to climb up steep hills, and so through the
| most impracticablc roads ever saw in my
| life. Ihe enemy, whatever his position
| migat be, could not resist them, in short, it
is impossible to shew more devotedness for
the service Of his majesty than has been
| manifested in this circumstance by all the
generals, officers and soldiers.
shall forward to your excellency, the list
OF the officers, subalterns and soldiers who
, distinguished themselves under my own ewes.
| and who have claim for reward
| The loss we have sustained i'm the expe-
dition OF the Asturias is unimportant We
nave lioerateda great part of the battalion
| OF the SIKH. light taken at Villa Franco,
and several hundred soldiers of the ID anu
9th corps.
(Signed) 49,. g.
The marshal Duke Of ElcAitsen, NEY.
Extract Of a letter from, General Bonet, 10
Marshal Duke Of IreviSo [ .nortierl da
red Saint -fndero, June 10.
General Killermann will have given YOU
an account of my march for the purpose of
reaching the corps of Ballesteros. Having
set out OH the 9th of June from Cargas d'Ovis.
arrived on the 11th opposite to Torrela-
vegna, where Ballesteros and Marnuesito
had formed junction. The enemy having
In the morning, made movement towards
St. Andero, gave orders to follow him
and Notwithstanding the fatigue of the troops,
who were without Bread, marched rapid
ly IN the direction of Saint Andero
an the advanced posts were overthrown
with the bayonet; at midnight two battalli-
ons OF the 18th light infantry entered the
CITY, where the enemy had the Princess and
Hibernias regiments and other troops. AT
ter two hours slaughter, took position, the
forces had to fight being superior in mum
Der. At day break, my dispositions being
made an enemy's column 5000 strong was
attacked and laid down their arms.
General Ballesteros having made his
escape with several chiefs, i sent out pat
roies to make sweep in the Country. Mar
quesito, who had concealed himself until d
O'Clock, endeavored to effect his escape not
having been pursued, his corps was dis
persed, killed, and great part of it drown
ed.
L his day costs 5000 men to the enemy
The regiments of Hirbernia and Princess
are destroyed. We have 5000 prisoners,
among whom are $50 Officers besides 500
Frenchmen have been liberated at ST. Ande
70, independently of the garrison, and 500
sick, who happened to be in the place. /
have given orders to follow the enemy In the
direction of Santonia
Signed,
Tie Generalof Division, BoNEr
ESTJC