The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-01-14

| DNN' 'A''NA al, TIC OuAoC VI Kris CACnaNEc
would be against Russia for the Nlusco-
vites were probably honest men, whereas.
IN all likelihood, the knights and Aarons
came originally from the gallies or at least
deserve to be sent thither
! 1t IS again reported that Frederick Will
ham has terminated his reign BY abdicatinn
IN favor ot BOnaparte, and that Prussia is to
become Immediately what is called an inte,
lSrai part OF The French Empire.
| The most important question. connected
with the Intelligence by this mal, respect,
the aiicdged sudden appearance OF Bona
! parte at konigsburg ith 1900 men. We
do not believe that the statement OF his
arrival there is correct, and we are certain
that no such force, from the interval allow
co. could accompany him from the grand
army 20 that situation. We have however.
two letters OF the 10Th from koripsburp.
which agree in asserting, that Napoleon was
every hour expected IN that city, that suita-
| Die accommodations had been prepared tor
nm, and that supplies and quarters had, by
pubic order, been provided for II, OCO men
1t is probable that the army under Marshal
Macdonald may have taken the opportuni-
ty OF abandoning Courlerd, while the roads
would adGit ot its retreat, with the heavy
artillery which had been Intended for tho
siege Of Riga, and that for this force the
quarters are prepared at Eonigsbure in
deed, the adVices from the reighburhood of
Memel seem torcmovc all doubt Oh the sub
iject.
French Eeet.--A French squadron, con-
sistng OF che three decker, i've 74's, three
hrgates, and some smaller ships of war.
are said to be lying in Basque Roads, but
not at a greater distance than two gun shots
from the British squadron, consisting of one
three decker and three 74's. The enemy
had more than once evinced disposition
To face this inferior force, but tie wind did
not exactly favor their intention. There is
no doubt of the intention Of this squadron 10
escape to America, if possible.
FarfS.-Of the eX-geucrals who were
leaders in the late plot, Laboru is the per-
son who was the jealous friend of Moreau
they are all known to be staunch republic
cans, and tohave long been personally hos
tile to the views of Bonaparte.
Shafn.-Papers from both Cadiz and
Lisbon, bring down the Intelligence to the
22d ult Sout, il is confidently reported. is
marching towards Madrid, and a battle is
expected. On the 18th the garrison of
burgess made sortie, and were repuised.-
The combined armies of Soult and Suchet
are estimated TO amount to SO or 6O.OOo
men. Joseph is reported to be about to re-
treat 10 Pampeluna.
E:ntrac: from he REPORT oCGcneral Com.
''''Et 4'' ~ i-sA t'H/RcTIQE va ge6EH L0-
led Polot@k, tie 2Cth Oct. 1912.
After very hard engagement for two
DAYS with the enemy thanks TO the Almigh-
ty, Marshal Gouyion St. Cyr is on the other
SIDE OF the Dwina, &C | am in Pootzk, with
the corps entrusted to my command.
On the 9th inst. directed Lieut. Genera.
rrnce Jaschevil to attach: with his detach-
ment the enemy on the side of the village
Guravitchne, whilst Lieut. General Count
Steinheil continued his march this wav on
the left bank of the Dwna.
The eneny's advanced guard received
me at the village GGravtohne, from whence
1t was driven into the lines. The crgage-
ment was most bloody it began at SIX in
the morning and lasted until night | kept
my ground, and compelled the enemy to re.
treat wlthin ms entrenchneRts, whence he
Kept up very heavy cannonade in all di.
recuons. The following morning. the 7th
did not undertake any thing because wa;,
ted tor the attack Ct Lieut.. General Count
oteIHheil Oh the other side of the Divine
winch took place accordingly. He drove
the enemy from the village Bolonia, and pur.
sued him towards Polotsk. received this
intelligence little before dark; and. in
order to profit OF the situation in which the
enemy found himself, attacked, ON the o..
vening of the 9TH, at five O'Clock and drova
him out of lis strong entertainments m
which success Lieut.. General Count Stein
hells movement greatly contributed.
The enemy then threw himself into the
town which is surrounded by a double Dalli-
SADIE where ne main aimed himself nearly
the Whole night, keeping up a Constant fire
OF rnuskctry on all sides, from behind the
palisades, as well as out of the houses.
gave orders for my ordnance to fire nm
on them with round and grape. and at
last directed my advanced guard to storm
the place in two divisions the first rndar
the command of Major Generals pIatofT &
Diebitch, & the other under the com,
mand Of Co'nnel PieA;a=., 80 ,;,. ;1r,,i,r
regiment OF hussars.---Lieutenant Ee-
neral Cazanove, as soon as he per-
celyed that his troops were close before
Polotsk. threw himself also upon the enemy
and was the first who marched with Them
into the town. In this manner. at three in
the morning of the 9Th, the place was car
ried. '"'
The loss Of the enemy must be e5traordi-
nary great, for all the places of action are
covered with dead bodies and according
to the report Of the Inhabitants, he was eme
lpioyed the preceding day in carving woun-
ded men to the other side. Marshal Con
won 1T. Cyr is himself wounded in the leo
we have taken prisoners Is staff and s9
pcror officers, and two thousand rank ana
ME among the former there are two Co
Ionels. We haye also taken one piece of
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