The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1810-01-23

the middle of November, between Spanish
army OF 5000, men. and Ney's Division con-
sisting OF from Is to 10000; that on the APP
prosch OF the French army, 10 600 OK the
Spaniar'ls threw down their arms, i,hout
hiring gun; anlthat ihe remainder retreat
ed. and were, completely dispersed for
days; when they again, mustered to the "a
mount of from SIS to 10000 men.
An executive government had been form
ed at Seville, Consisting of members OF
which the Bishop Of Landcea was appoint
ed the President. The Central Junia still
existed.
Decree had been passed by the Spanish
government for augmen,iug their army to
ESQ or 500 600 men.
a passenger in the Whampoa who was
at Gibraltar on the 1st OF December informs
us, that an armv OF 70e0 men was moment
ly expected at Gibraltar from Lisbon, to
take possession of Ceuta, the Islands of Mi.
norca and Majorca. and Ivica; and that il
was understood, the Members of the Span
lSh Junta would remove to Ceuta, in case the
French army should Cause them to retire.
No Intelligence had reached Catliz of the
burning of Madrid.
1t was known at Gibraltar on the first of
December, that part Of the Toulon fleet
had returned into port.
The best informed persons in Cadiz think
that Spain must soor fall, as she has not now
any troops she can depend upon, and that
the English are much dissatisfied with the
Spanish government; so that little can be
expected from them.
We learn from an intelligent passenger in
the Camilla, from Cadiz, that Corona had
at last fallen to the French, after having
undergone n siege in which the inhabitants
experienced unparalleled deprivation, and
astonishing tortitude and courage. not equal
led by Sarragossa or any other place.
1t was reported. that the Marquis Roma
ma had gone to take charge of the defeated
Spanish army OF 40 600 men. with whom it
was hoped he would stop the progress OF the
French.
There was report at Cadiz, which came
by the way OF Gibraltar. and which was
thought very probable, that Bonapar,e had
ordered so 900 of his troops from Italy into
Spain.
Inc French had been successful i'm the
province OF Catalonia; and it was expected
they would be abe to possess themselves of
the province OF Valencia, as thew were get
ting possession OF the different ports on the
coast
Commodore Purvis was still in the Atlas.
st CadIz Zen sail of the line were expect.
ed, and ten more would be off that station
to act as occasion may require; and who
WI. "o uouDtb prevent NHP solla!naruS giving
up Eadiz. Another great object is in t. king
care CT the Spanish and Frcnch fleet. LAYING
there, lii Case the French should be success.
full.
The passes OF the Sierra Moreno are now
the only barrier to the French, yet they are
strong, and may be held with ! few faithful
troops.
There were in port abolf Is sail of a.
iherican vessels, which. generally, had 10
store their carsoes, the markets being very
auii. Vessels carrying out cotton, are sub
Ject to quarantine of 10 days, as well as
these whose bills of health are not certified
by the Spanish. Consul, the conduct of the
Health officer was so various, that it was
! Impossible 20 give rule, as aln!oS. every day
brought out S.ne new order.
E;cfrGct Of iette,. from, n s1srcbon, mr.
fam6ars, dated 14h November, 1909
Tccetvea ter schooner .VonsucH, CAM.
Chase.
g In consequence Of an Imperial Decree,
received here few DAYS siHce, dated Fon
talnbicau, 2eth October, sales of Colonial
produce are entirely at an end--formerly
alter produce had found its way into this
place, the French authorities under the SIM
position that it hadsheen imported here p,.
vIous to the year 1867, gave passports. with
WINCH the property was carried into the in
terror, and as thuSe passports are now no
longer or any use, fear sales will so on slow
iy, even at"ery reduced prices. for although
the goods may eventually find vent. il will
be attended with mucl greater expence and
trouble than formerly"