The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1810-03-09

and the Sierra Morena. The attempt appears
10 have been unsuccessful, as the wreck of the
Spanish army effected its retreat 10 the foot Of
these mountains. We have vet to learn the ex-
act amount ofthe loss they sustained in regain.
ing position to which they have so often owed
their security. From the rapidi,y OF their mar
ches, there is little hope they can have brought
of their artillery.
The following official accounts of this unex-
pected disaster, were published at Seville -
From the Cove, ument Gazette ErtraorIi-
nary. Of .Nov. IS.
Two dispatches have just been receiv-
ed from the Gen. Don Juan Carlos de Ares
zaga, dated 10Th and goth, in Turleque *
Daimiel, both of which arrived at the same
time.
In the first. he states, that the enemy
having attacked our army in the Centre. and
on the Hanks, at Ocana, but making their
principal effort against our right, with Il
view to turn it, an obstinate resistance was
made tor three hours, when they were re.
pulsed by the division of the gallant Briga-
der Lacy but the superiority of the ene..
my's artillery caused dispersion, which OBJ
liged our army to retreat under cover of the
Vanguard. and sixth division that our
loss is considerable, but the enemy's not
less SO, as ne was repulsed several times by
our infantry, and the brisk fire of the artil-
| lery.
! The despatch of the Goth is as follows {:
" Excellent Seignemr,
=" / arrived here this night, and
tor morrow i shall proceed to Santa Cruz,
where have directed the infantry to Join !;
and the cavalry of this dispersed army will
JOIN IN Manzanares, with the exception CT 4
part of the second division, under the con-
mand of Brigadier Don Gaspard Bigodet, in
order to check the enemy, (whose advanced
7 &c al. IL O
OF whose mainbody know nothing,) not to
permit his drawing near the Sierra Moreno,
and preserve my supplies from La Mancha.
Then, should II be possible for ME, will
give your excellenCy an account of our loss.
L can. however, in the mean TING, inform
year eXcellency, that it has been very con-
siderable in good Generals and other Off
GERS, which is the best proof that these have
distinguished themselves on this occasion
with the greatest honor; following the ex-
amples of the Generals of Divisions, who
have given proofs OF their skill in their good
dispositions, and OF their characteristic in
trepidity.
| God preserve your Excellency.
(Signed)
| JUAN CARLOS DE hREIzAGA.
f" Head Quarters, Dain,iek !
| November 90, 1909"
| The accounts received by government, are
SAID to state, that the Spanish army was compel.
led to retreat towards Valentia, leaving the ST.
| ezra Moreno and Seville uncovered We think
the official dispatches are more likely to be COR
rect.
Letters from Cadz, ofthe 26th of November,
would afford some counterbalance to this affiict-
| ing intelligence, could we rely on the accuracy
OF the contents. They state, that the army under
the Duke del Parque, has obtained considerable
| advantages over the enemy that $500 French
have been made prisoners, and their loss in xii.
led and wounded has been great. This intelli.
gcrce is, however, defective in two material
points; it does not state when or where this sue
cess was gained. The last accounts from Lisbon
mention two engagements, on the Goth and Dist
ult. between the united army of the Dukes del
Parque and Albuquerque, and the French but
they represent the result quite different from
what is stated in the Cadz letters
| LONDON, December II
| Yesterday, mail was received at the Post
Office from Flushing, bringing accounts from
| thence dated on Tuesday last. At that time the
| whole OF our troops were embarked and lying in
the Scheldt, waiting change of wind to return
! to England. With the exception of the 5th re.
| glment, which formed the rear guard, the whole
| OF the troops were embarked on Saturday, and on
the following day the basin and dock heads were
blown up nearly 5000 weight of powder was
used on the occasion, and the explosion was ire
mendous Fire was Immediately after commune
Gated to the arsenal, store houses, dock YARDS &c
and the confiagration in the highest degree
sublime ard awful
| December 10
The grand entertainment of Monarchs at Paris
is without precedent But the season of Teasing
Will not be OF long duration Troops are hourly
passing through Bayonne, for Spain. The Castle
| OF Msrac is preparing for his reception, and Der.
thier, prince of Eeuichatel, is again appointed
mai gen of the grand French army. We never
| had doubt that the recent battle of Ocana was
most fatal to the Spaniartl-. Cfthat opinion each
succeeding advice brings ample confirmation
| The entire subjugation Of the Peninsula is Ger.
| tainly at hand.
Where are the Csc, 900 armed Tyrolese "A.
mongst other articles of intelligence our readers
will see that the Tyrol has complately submitted
For what purpose could the absurd account OF
the Tyrolese Deputies have been published Our
opinion of that account, by which the common
sense OF the nation was outraged, is sufficiently
known TO render further observation unne cessarv.
We know not whether contempt or indignation,
for the heads ard hearts Of the manufacturers OF
that account, ought to predominant. Lend the
Tyrolese money, truly, effect the " aeAUerance
Of Europe :" Europe has been delivered--into the
hands of Napoleon-and TO rescue the continent
ofEurope from his grasp, it is to be ieared,is no
beyo'.1 the power of England.
The Russians arc making rapid progress in
Turkey, where there is every symptom Of speedy
dissolution. 1t may be conieclured that the air
| OF Asia Minor will eventually be recommended
TO the Grand Seignior
The letters from Copenhagen inform us that
the Danish government had determined rigorous.
ly to prevent the introduction Of colonial produce
into any OF their ports, which about to be