The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-10-02
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the Dwina but had thrice been driven back
The preparations for an eXpedition-from dit
ferent parts of Sweden increase every day.
This day 100 vessels have been taken up for
government use. Letters from Konigsburg
OF July 6, state that twenty of the principal
merchants have been obliged to give their
aceeptances for contributions levied upon
them by the French, to the amount of $4,000
marks EACH"
Russian II. Quarters, Juiy 24.-Rona-
parte has issued proclamation. stating his
Intention of marching direct to Moscow
but the Russian army is sufficiently numerous
to stop his progress whenever they think
proper. The French army is daily dimin-
ished very considerably, BY famine and sick
ness, while that of the Russians remains
complete. its losses being Immediately re-
placed by the Emperor, from an immense
body in the rear. Barclay De FOLLY has by
forced marches Joined Prince Bagration, <
the Russian army is fully prepared to give
the enemy battle.
UKASE.
Dated July 6, 1SlG-tu5iished az 81. Pc
ferSbury on the l0th.
" BY the Grace of Cop, We, Alexander
I. Emperor of all the Russias, Sc. &c, &c.
- The enemy has entered our territories,
and continues to carry arms in the interior
of Russia, hoping with his strength to arm
his wrath, to disturb the tranquility of this
mighty empire. He has formed in his mind
the base determination to destroy the glory
and prosperity of tbs
with cunning In his heart and deceit on his
lips, he is bringing everlasting chains and
letters into it. We have called on the AL
mighty for assistance and have appealed TO
him tor our defence. Our armies glow with
valor to crush him, to defeat him, and to
drive from the face of the country all those
who may re IN ain undestroyed-on their for
titude and strength we have our frmesS
hopes but we neither can nor ought not to
conceal from loyal subjects, that the
forces OF the different nations he has assem-
bled are great and that his temerity de-
mands our most valiant and resolute exer-
tons, with all the strong hopes we place in
our gallant army we therefore deem it a
matter OF absolute necessity to assemble new
forces in the interior of the empire, Which
striking the enemy anew with terror, will
form second barrier in support of the first,
to defend the homes, the wives and the chill
tiren OF every one and ali. We have called
on the metropolis of Moscow, and we now
call on all our loyal subjects, of all classes
and ranks, bo,h ecclesiastical and civil, re-
commencing them together with us, individ-
ually and generally, to use and operate a.
gainst all hostile designs and attempts. At
every step shall he find the loyal sons of Rus
STA combating him with all their strength
and all their means. without attending to
his wiles and deceit. In every noble man
shall ne find a Pajarsky, in every ecclesias-
TIC PolitZen, in every citizen Mimi.
"Most eminent nobility of Russia, it is We
that have at all times been the service of
your country; most Holy Synod and Clergy,
ye have always, with your present prayers
called down blessings on your country
People OF Russia, ye valiant descendants of
the Sclavonians, how often have ye dashed
the teeth of lions and tigers that were rush
ing upon you? With the cross in your heart,
and the sword in your hand, no human force
can vanquish.
For the first formation of the before
mentioned forces, 1T is proposed to the nobil-
Ity in all the governnen to assemble the
M en- they intend tor the defence of the coun-
try, choosing officers from among them
selves, and giving information of the NUM-
Der chosen, when q commander in chief will
be app 1nted.
"The original is signed with his m ajesty's
own hand,
ALEXANDER"
RUSSIAN ACCOUNTS.
.. RIGA. July Us o. 81 Is.
Accounts of the operations of the army, r.
rived this day from Polotzk, dated July
the 9TH 19).
No III.-BULLETIN.
- In the hrst engagement OF Importance
which has taken place, victory has declar-
sd fer our country, and the cause Of luma-
nifty Prince Bagration, who was occupied
in the execution of the movements, and to
effect an union with the First Army, on
his march fell in with the whole of the enc
my's cavalry. The Russian troops, long
thnsting for battle, bore down upon them
and after the most obstinate resistance OH
ths part OF the enemy, which adds to the glo-
ry of this affair, 9 regiments of the French
were completely cut TO pieces; upwards of
j 600 rank and file, and more than SO of
staff and commissioned officers were made
prisoners. The obstacles which the enemy
attempted to throw in the way Of the ope-
rations OF our Second Army are now COM
pletely frustrated nothing now intervenes
to prevent both armies, with their united |
efforts to prepare for the enemy that fate |
which (as far as the history of mankind |
teaches us) every tyrant has met with -
This glorious action we consider as a |
pledge future and still more glorious "a
achievements. Our troops animated by a |
just estimation of their volor in this victory
are anxious for new conquests (; whilst the |
victims Of our opponent viii loose the conf |
dence hitherto placed in mis- fortune and by |
that loss the power and the will of resis-
lance" Printed by authority ofSGoOern-
ment.]
Notice 10 The Inhabitants Of Riga. /
''In order to appCase the public anxiety !