Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-26
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I'VE" IOkh, JuuV r. ~ h0iNeSh SoPts
Gambler, who leA Cowes on the 18th ult.
brings London dates Of the 18th Of May, one
day latest.
The private accounts from Paris, of the eve
ming ofthe 18th of Nav, state that a despatch
was received that day from Marshal Money,
dated on the 18th, in which the Marshal an
nounces a severe check to the invading army.
1t was the intention of the commander OF the
united French and Spanish forces, to compel
Nina to fight near Vich, or to drive him with
in the walls of Barcelona: For this purpose
all the divisions oftheir army had been manuu-
wiring for 10 days. Nina saw their intentions,
and entirely defeated them. Instead of re-
treating by Olot and Castlefolht upon Cam.
predon, as was at first said, he turned directly
upon Ripoll, drove before him Romogaso, and
advisor of rrench troops, and with the great.
est part OF his force has marched upon Berga,
farther interior, hut more towards the French
Ifontier.) He has now a free passage into Ar.
ragon. His position is considered highly adj
vantage0us, either Tor offensive or defensive o.
perations, The report adds that he had taken
1000 prisoners.
PARIS, May l5.-"Our papers will no
doubt call Mina's movement a flight, and they
will carefully conceal the facts and circumstan-
ces which make it equivalent, both IN effect
and merit, to a brilliant Eictory. His able
movement excites the admiration of many Of
his antagonists.
6; oS Tbs sor.r..-"sst her~ i,nin great
CONSERVATION. Money has ordered the &C.
nerals engaged TO be reprimanded-.at the
same time orders have been given to palliate
their fault, by saying that Nina is flying.
French Stocks, 81, rs.
Some limitations are given that Nina will
enter the French territory 1t is agreed that
he has some daring enterprise in contempla-
ton.
Letters from Madrid to May Sth. had reach
ed London. Ahisbal, so far from having left
that place as stated in the last French accounts
was still there exerting himself for the cause
of independence with the utmost zeal. Ma
drid was deserted by nearly all that could re-
move, and all the wealth stthe place was CARR
cd off.
In Valencia, ii now said every thing looks
well--the siege of Santana had been raised.
Quesada, and the other i%nsurgent generals,
were almost abandoned by their troops.
The Duke OF Angouleme, it is stated,
expected to reach Madrid on the Esd or
cath Of May. The present plan of the
French government, includes nothing be.
yond taking possession OF the Spanish Ca
pital-wbere The Prince is 10 remain and
establish the new Government, and leave
the conquest OF the southern provinces TO
the Spanish Royslists.
1t was reported in Paris, that the siege
Of ST. Sebastians had been raised.
LONDON, May l7tb-Expresses reached
town this morning with the Paris papers
Of yesterday; from which the following
extracts are made:
From The Piio,e of Friday.
"PARls, May l5-The general opinion
this day is that Nina, instead of proceed
ing 10 CampredoD, had marched by Ri
poll and destroyed the corps OF Romagosa
which was posted in that direction. Ii IS
also said that from Berga he was again pro
ceeding to Vmcir. where he would form
a junction with the divisions Of Llobera
and Miisns.
According to the news from Spain re.
ceived Today, the Portug uese are in the
~peighborhood Of Nalladolid, and the Count
Of Abisbal occupies the defles of Samo'
Sierra. .
cit is said that an army of reserve will
be organized Immediately, to be marched
into Spain.
ST, is believed that the French army has
raised the blockade OF Santona.
From the Environs Of ST Sebastian.
MAY 9.-The communications on the high
road from Iron to Vit,oria beng in want
of additional escorts, several ~delacbments
have been sent on this service from the
troops which ~blockaded St. Sebastian
The garrison observing the weakness Of
the bIockading force, took advantage OF
the circumstance and made a sortle last
night, when they captured many prison
ers.
"Two new Guerilla Chiefs bavejust APP
peared: one is Mandeca, Elk Aid de Camp
OF General Poiler; the olbe. is Col. Pab-
10, surnamed CapatangG, 10 whom is spe
cially conEded the service OF operating on
the road which leads to Viiloria from Pam
psluno hu Salvaforvo 0na 0f tho e0nS