Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-08-12

leave Niyelles til, tie other division had
arrived there.
6 The hire of the tiralleurs began at this
point, this morning at O'Clock, and was
kept up on both sides without any result,
TILL noon. About two O'Clock the attack
became more severe, particularly ofcayal-
ry aud artillery. The brigade of LIGHT
cavalry, under General Won Merlin, NOT
being able te get up until four O'Clock. i
had not till that time any cavalry to on
pose the enemy. Seeing how important
It was to preserve the possession of the
heights OF the cause-way OF Quatre Bras,
was fortunate enough to maintain it
against an enemy every way superior in
force. Having been attacked by two
corps, commanded by Generals Erlon and
Reilie, and having succeeded in making
head against them, the Duke of Wcllinc.
ton had time, to collect sufficient force to
battle the enemy's project.
lhe result OF this attack was, that af-
ter an obstinate combat, which lasted till
ninein the evening, we had not only check
ed, but repulsed the enemy.
I" The Prussian army, which was also
attacked yesterday, maintained its princi-
pal position, and there is no doubt but that
Napoleon, with considerable force, made
an attack upon the whole line.
g Our troops passed the night on the
field OF battle, whittier am going to re-
pair, since it is very likely that Napoleon
may try to execute to-day his plan OF yes-
terday. The Duke of Wellington has col
lected on this point all the troops he has
been able. 1t is with sensible pleasure
announce to your Majesty that your
troops, particularly the infantry and artil--
lery, fought with great bravery. Circum-
stances not having permitted me to receive
the return of the losses Of the different
corps. cannot lay them before you. but
shall nave the honor to do as soon as posi-
Bile.
(signed)
f." WILLIAM, Prince of Orange"
Private letters add some details thew
say, that the example of his ROYAL High-
ness, who was constantly in the midst Of
the fire, greatly contributed to the brave
conduct of the Netherland troops. Count
Stirum, the Princes aid-de-camp. was
wounded with sabre, but not dangerous.
ly. Lieut.. colonel Paravicini is among
the wounded but we do not learn that o,lT
troops have lost any officer of rank.
The lst and Sd corps of the Prussian ar
my, under Generals Ziether and ThieI-
mann, had the greatest share the bloody
battle fought near Fleurus.
Supplement- to the Journal de Leyde, jane 90.
HAGUE, June Of.
The Hague Courant of to-day contains
the news OF the battle of the 18th. wbicbis
not so particular as those already publish
ed.
The following are some passages oft:
(" Col. Wauthier, the Princes aid-de-
Camp, who has brought from Brussels We
ry satisfactory accounts of his ROYAL High-
ness's health, states, that the battle was
most obstinate during the whole day. Be-
naparte lett no means untried, to make
himself master of the heights on which the
English and Netberland army was posted.
Braine la Leu was the KEY this positiop.
Five attacks made with the greatest fury
by the enemy's cavalry, were rep9lscdby
our squares.
g Towards evening, a last attempt vas
made, accompanied with redoubled fire
OF graPe-shot, which was defeated ike the
proceeding. The enemy left in his re-
treat, a great quantity of artillery IN the
hands OF the allies; Almost at the same
time with col. Wauthier, arrived Captain
Lemmers, aid-de-C Camp to Gen. Paulhuis.
his Majesty's commissioner, in the rrus.
sian army.-IIe brings letter from Tie
general, dated on the field of battle. at
PlanchimOnt, at halfpast 9 in the evening
OF the 18th, which shows that BoRaparte
is beaten, and that the prussian army.
which was collected at Wavre, supported
the Duke of Wellington at the proper time.
and did great injury to the enemy. Mar
shall Butcher himself cali out to III AL
diers--E Children zee must pursue them
Hiis night, on else they iciH be teasiae as
again tO-rnorrolO.'
The armies were so interminRled, that
the duke of Wellington encountered Mar.
shall Grouchy. The enemy, who would
not believe thatit was possible to be de,
ieated under Napoleon's command, long
fought with the greatest artlor. The loss
OF the allies is indeed prodiefous, and it's
observed, that the Noble Victor, though he
has not, for amoment, lost hswanted calm
ness, is profoundly afflicted by it. They
began yesterday to make the returns of the
losses of the army of the Netherlands. IT
was against the importantpoints entrusted
to our heroic Crown Prince that the