The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-10-06

which extends from the abovementioned
lords in the direction of Alva.
The FIRE OF artillery was Very lively from
Doth Positions from day break until four III
the afternoon, when the enemy's columns
sailed from the wood, Zone of them occu-
pying an eminence to the right of the town
OF Arapiles) to put in execution his fixed in
tention ct turning the right flank Of the ALI
Ell army but his EXceiiency til: Duke or
dcred the height to be immediately attack
cd !; and the enemy was dislodgcd with the
utmost intrepdity. by Maj. Gen. PACKEN
HI NJ. with the third division under his COM
mand. received orders to support him, as
second line, with the troops unlier my
command, and moved in the direction agree
ably to orders.
Che enemy being driven from his position,
the cavalry ofthc allied army charged them
with the greatest success, Notwithstanding
the difficulties OF the ground. At this mo-
Tent the Commander in chief ordered the
whole lire OF the enemy to be charged
The fire then became very heavy; and at
length the enemy, notwithstanding their adj
-vantageous situation, were compelled to give
way to the valor of the allied army, & night
alone favored their retreat and put an end
to this sanguinary contest.
Although it is not possible to give the de-
tails which occurred in such an extensive
line, l Can assure your EXcellency, from
what has passed before my eyes, that the
loss of the enemy cannot be short OF 10000
men which thus account for--400o kill
led, double tins number wounded. and 1000
we'll prisoners ;-the greater part of the
latter have already defled before my divi-
sion. l know several pieces of cannon and
some eagles have been taken, hut | cannot at
this early moment give you the exact num-
hnf. ,,,E@ Il IT, lNn,-x
been taken prisoners, that several General
officers have been wounded, Sl among them
Marshal MARMoNT.
The division (Spanish) under my com
mand executed several maneuvres during
the battle but like other Spanish divisions
OF the army, have not been charged with
the active duties of the day ;--remaining a.
the posts assigned them in the second line of
reserve: But Justice REQUIRES me to state
particularly tue desire manifested by the
officers and men to engage the enemy and
to notice the serenity with which they sus
tanned the fire of the enemy's artillery dur
to make. Happily this fire did little exc
cution in our ranks. [d5' TIE Genera
here hays tribute 10 The merits Of several IF
fcerS.l Cod preserve you many years.
CARLOS ESPANA.
Field of6attie, near .4rahiies, a league
from Saiamcnca, July 20, 1912. 5
Can't before .3Storga, July IS. "All the
9th army is in motion for VaIladold, ex-
cepting the division which covers the seige."
ARMY OF SOULT.
Previous to the great battle of the 22d
July, Marshal Souit left his positions near
Cordova, in Andalusia, crossed the Sierra
Moreno, and had proceeded as far as Tole-
do (on the Tagus, about So American miles
about s. of Madrid) where he learnt the
fate of his friend Uarnionf.-1f1 Gen. HfH
7vaS thus lcft free TO oUerrnn AndaluSia, Or
TO 1oiiazo SoUL2', and place him in a very
feTiiouS situation.
CADIz, July Solicitors from Madrid
state, that woodworking Joseph left thatci
ty the 18th toj oin Marmont and carry him a
reinforcement Of 1000 men. Marmont
had also been Joined by Bonnet from the
North, which had augmented his force pr-
or TO the battle and defeat) to NJ 900 infan-
try, and 1000 cavalry.
THE SPANISH CORTES.
August 1.-No language can describe the
emotions ofjoy and gratitude which ANNA
ted the members of the Cortes when the
Minister of War appeared at the I ribune,
and announced in lofty language, -" MAR
MONT Is DEFEATED" Business was
suspended-and in vain did the Minister at
tempt to read the dispatches which he bore.
tual congratulations put an end to order,
and the President for a long time exertcd
his authority to check the frenzy of the mo-
ment-At lergth the dispatches were read
and a number of members rose and pro-
posed various measures to express the SEN
satOns of Congress.
Thanks tc Almighty God were first or
dered then to Lord WELL1ECToN and
his army then to Mr.. II. WELLESLEY,
the English Minister, and Mr. DUFF the
Consul. 1t was also voted to convey the
tidings Immediately to the Americas Sa-
| lutes and Examinations we're ordered and
solemn re Deun1 took place. The patri-
otto Leaders in the Cortes were peculiarly
eloquent ON the subject, and hailed the
bright prospect CT the dciiverers of Stain
| from the worst of Vandalism, and the estab
| ment OF free Constitution. Signoirs Val.
| carcel Dato, hrguelles, Count de 'Corcno,
oigniors Darrazabel and Posquel took ac-
tive parts in the congratulations. A COM
m,ttce, consisting of the Marquis d. Villa
! franco, Count dc Torenc, ana Signiors VEGA
lntanzan and Gallego we're named TO wait
on the British Minister With the congrstula-
tons Of Congress. The people Of Cadiz fol
lowed them to his EXcellency'5 residence,
and made the air ring with the Scouts Of
Long EVe the .NGtion, lang lie tie King,
and long tie tie ConStitufion."
GEN. BALLE5TEROS.
This day, August l, information has been
received that Gen. BALLESTERos has en-.
tered Osura3 aud made prisoners OF The Van
dais who garrisoned it.