Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-03-02
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duke Del Parque, which had mprndently
advanced on the right basS Of the fornes.
has been conpleteiy defeated on tie 2Stn
OF Nov. at Aisa by the 6ttr corps Of the ar.
my and tue 9th division of Dragons. Is
pieces Of cannon, several Wagons ful, of
ammunition, stands ut colors, 10000
musquets, and more than 2 900 prisoners
fell into the inhs of the innperial tro Fps.
The enemySbesides left 1000 dead on the
field of battle, amongst whom were one
general several cclonels, and great NOM
Der of officers. The rsmatus of the army
took advantage of the night TO save them
selves in different directions leaving their.
arms and baggage. With that army the
last prop OF the party OF the insurrection
was destroyed. Theresis reason to hope
that the isolated bodies, and the different
parties dispersed through the provinces,
being pursued with vlgor the tranquility
Of the interior will soon be re-esta5Ilshed,
The Marshal fthe empire,
Duke Of Daiprafia.
The following order of the day was pub-
lished the Goth of Nov. at Madrid -
The king gained yesterday at Ocana
memorable and decisive battle. Two
hours were sufficient to annihilate that az.
my ,of Insur gen 5, whca hoped in few
days to make ITS entry into Madrid, ltwas
entirely destroyed OF dispersed, 1000 men
dead Ola the Acid of battleSr 20, geo prison..
ers-- 800 we're oiiicers-between so or 40,
600 musquets, 30 stand, of colors, 80 pie
ceso; cannon, an immense quahtity of bag.
gage, are the result OF this brilliant veto.
~.
The Governor General
(Signsd) BELLIARD.
The passage through Bayonne, OF the
troops OF the first DIVISION OF the army OF
IL. AL =
month dec The destination o: thsee
troops is for Victoria, where the head quar-
tiers will be established The marshal duke
of Elchmgen lett Bayonne for Spain the
LIST of tais month (Dec.)
CHERsURG. Dec, 3.
We learn by letters from Petersburg,
that the official conformation is received Of
the news o complete victory gained by
the Russiars in Mbidavia over the Grand
,Vizier, n which The latter lost 16 .nnon
16 standards, &c.
BAYonNE, Nov. IS.
For several days past it has been announ.
ced that b $ majesty king Joseph will soon
pass through this city on.his way to Paris.
To. morrow, the troops forming the first
division ofthe army destined for Spain will
begin to arrive. Thew announce the ar
rival of more than 100000 men coming
from Germany who will pass through our
city and Perpignan. Every dly 8. A or S,
90 men of the reserve OF 1896, z, and 9,
arrive in our city. They are armed and
equipped Immediately. Bayonne never of.
fered such a military appearance. The
troops will be received with Joy by our ia-
habitan-s. Already every thing is ready
for the reception OF our august emperor
D..~r
Perpignan, dated 18th inst. states as fola
lows, W
Corona is in our power since the 10th
of this month. We do not know yet the
articles of capitulation-but it appears that
the garrisoirAwin remain prisoners ef war.
e BUCHAREST, Nov. 90.
After the capture Of IsmaeL the Russian
troops advanced on the right bank of the
Danube, and formed the blockade OF Silis.
tria. The Russian feet has already bonn
barded that place. The Asiatic troops who
are in the army of the Grand Vizier de-.
sert in great numbers, because on account
of ancient customs, they only, keep the field
from the beginning of June to the end Of
August. In the actual situation of affairs
the Grand Vizier has 30 other step to take
but to risk a battle, or TO retire to Adriano.
pie, and there entrench himself. Isis with
a great deal of difficulty that he can pro.
cure provisions for his army. at Rutschusk
by the means OF the Dapube-
PARIS, Dec.' II.
ANSWER Of NAPOLEON to the LEcIsLA.
TIVE BoDY:
Gentlemen, thepresident and deputies of
the Legislative body !; the sentiments you
have expressed accord with my own. |
know the attachment of your body to nv
person. France needs monarchy moder.
ate but strong. The present epoch ought
not Only to be distinguished by the glory Of
the arms Of France, but also by the prospe-
rIty OF her commerce.; by the wisdom OF
her laws, AMI by the spiendor of her arts,
sciences and literary acqulreniehts.
TO Uring France to her present state.
have surmounted the greatest obstacles. /
and my family viii ever sacrifice our dear
est connections to the interests and welfare
of this great natioa. BY the help OF God
and the constant love of my people, will
be enabled to overcome every obstacle
which snail oppose the Accomplishment of
my great designs.
/ desire to nave 30 years longer, in order
TO be able TO serve my subjects 80 years
more, to consolidate this great empire, and
to see all the prosperity that I nave con-
ceiyed foT tais dear France. -rne audiesce
oiehg, finished, the deputation was recon-
duCted with the greatest ceremonials,
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