Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-07-12
PHILADELPHIA, July 1.
LATEST FROM CADlZ. NF


Arrived, the brig Junius, Capt. Ander.
son, in 80 days from Cadiz.
To the poli,eness of respectable mer-
camille friend, the editor of the Freeman's
Journal is indebted for the Cadiz Gazette
extraordinary of the 23d May, containing
the important int lligence of the defeat Of
Marshal Soult, received by the above
vessel.
DEFEAT OF MARSHAL SOULT.
From the Cadiz Gazette Extraordinary,
May 80, 1911.
Copy of despatch from his Excellency
Don Joaquin Blake, to the Council Of
Regency, with an account of the plori.
Gus and complete victory obtained over
the army of the enemy commanded by
Soult.
Most Excellent Sir,
have the satisfaction to announce to
you that the allied Spanish, British and
Portuguese army, have completely and
gloriously beaten, in the camp Of Albuhe-
"a, yesterday the 9th May, the army of
the enemy which was marching under the
command of Marshal Soult to the relief Of
Badajoz and the conquest of New Estre.
madura. But we have defeated his pro.
jeets, and he is rapidly retreating, pursu.
ed by our cavalry, who are supported by
our vanguard and some British infantry.
We have not gained an easy victory
he battle has been very obstinate and san.
culinary on both sides but the loss of the
enemy greatly exceeded ours. Their los.
Is certainly 1000 men. Our army fought
Tor many hours without giving an inch Of
ground, which enhances the glory of our
victory. Soult had united extraordinary
forces with activity proportionate to the
grand object he had in view. We were
equal in force as to infantry, but his cavalry
and artillery far exceeded ours in number:
but such was the ardor with which the ALI.
ed army fought against the common enemy.
their noble emulation to distinguish them
selves, and the mutual support which thew
afforded to each other, that they defeated
$4,000 OF the tyrant's satellites; and such
was their enthusiasm, that they would
nave conquered any number, in defence of
the Liberties of Europe.
l will procure you the details Ct tb;.
most brilliant and memorable day, as soon
as possible; and In order that you may be
early informed Of this important victory.
send this by my adjutant Don Sebastian
Llama, who was in the action, and who
will give every verbal information YOU NAV
require.
want words to convey to you an idea
OF the intreridity, courage and good con.
duct OF all the Spanish generals, officers
and troops, who, animated by the glorious
example OF their illus,rious British and
Portuguese allies, with whom there SUBJ
sisted the most cordial union, strove to ri.
val them in heroic deeds.
do not wish to particularize those who
nave distinguished themselves, lest L
should involuntarily give an unjust prefer
ence, as all have done their duty-but
cannot pass over in silence the extraordina.
ny military merit of his excellency Mar
shall beresiord, lgeneral.in. chief of the uni
ted British and Portuguese troops, aud the
superior good conduct of Gen. Castanos.
who acted in concert and planned the ac-
ton: Nothing indeed can be compared to
the intelligence, activity and valor of Mar
shall Beresford, whose example animated
the troops, and led them on to victory.
God preserve your excellency MANY
years.
From the Camp at Albuhera,
Maui Hptf