Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-11-04

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from ST. Lucar, q 8 miles from Cadizl and fur
nished the editors of the Statesman wiph the
following Interesting intelligence which brings
our dates from the seat of war i'm Spain, down
to the 10th September, days later than be-
fore received
ST.. LUcAR, August 29.-Cano Frocardaro,
n small island used AS a Navy Yard, WAS at
tackled by the French, on the 26th. who were
repulsed with the loss of nearly 1000 men in
killed and wounded. This news was brought
to ST. Lucar by an English Captain, who was
near the place at the time when the attack was
made IL IS understood that the French were
invited to the attack by the Governor of that
fortress-he intending tc give it up. 1t was.
however, srasonably discovered bv the Con-
stltutonasts, who Immediately hung him with
out ceremony.
report is this day in circulation, that two
ba'ta'ions "f French troops at Rota, had laid
down their arms, and refused 10 fight II is
also reported that the Due d'Angnuleme was
discouraged saying that the Admiral had de
cei'ed him that the subugatiun of Cadiz
was much harder task than he had imagined
august 30.-Ths day 5000 French troups
arrived here from Rota. and were quartered
on the inhabitants They are destined for the
attack ON CadZ
September l.-Captain Hall conversed with
an English gentleman, recently from Cadiz,
mer attack on Frocardaro, was correct that
on the morning of the SOth of August. about
one O'Clock feinl Was made By the French
on the same place; at about 3 o'clock the
cahnnnading 'hecame general, and which cap
fa'n H. states was distinctly heard at ST. Luz
ear. This gentleman informed captain Hall
that the French forded the river, and with
their nusketry drove the Spaniards from their
cannon, and took possession, ofthat fortress.
vrtf In I,au. r q.
on the part ofthe Frenc IN aud ahont 100 Span
lards. 1t was reported at ST. Lucar, that the
place was sold To the French for 8 5000 hut
mat the French deny this, and say it was by
the valor of their arms that the place was car
ried.
September S.-Ahout 90 gun boats and bomb
vessels arrived from the b0ckading squadron
All the fishing craft at ST. Lucar, have been
taxed, and the French are fitting them up for
gun boats.
SePteaber l6.-A report is this dav circuIa-
ted that General Alavar retired To the castle of
st. Sebastian, on the 10Th, for fear of being
shot by IIieS". Ii appears that Alava was
one at the Commissioners sen; from CadiZ tu
treat with the Duke, in the absence of Ricgo,
he being "o the borders of Malaga, and near
Ing the circumstance, proceeded 10 haste for
CadiZ, elndrd the French, and arrived in safe
ty and by barangung the popuace on the
graceful even Ia offerany terms, the gociation
was broken off
Every preparation is making at ST. Lucar
for the attack. II was also reported to-day
that the French had mad. an attack on or near
-. Petre-the result WIS that they had three
gun boats sunk, one frigate materially injured,
and number OLIVES LOST. 4 reQuistion was
made on the inhabitants this. day
IL was reported ON the morning that Cant
IlIi left =
toas were renewrd but the report was not
believed by the Constituiionalists.
IrJNSiatiOnS J
81. Lucar Sept. IS.
SIR The generous Sacrifices nf The French
army; who at tht cost of their blood has res
torcd to- us the peace and order we enjoy, re-
q'nre OF nur gratitude IN everlasting acknnw
iedgment. The good Speniard4, lovers of
their captive King, live anxious not only To
see him free, hui likewise to give sincere and
authentic testimony 10 their valiant allies that
such are their sentiments aud wishes. consi
der yon of the number, and accordingly invite
you IN the name OF afflicted humanity and the
most sacred ties 10 contribute voluntarily with
as many linis as you possibly can, for the use
of the wounded that will result from the glo-
Fious enterprise 10 suhdue Cadiz, which is 10
put an end To our troubles. The corporation
unltedwiih me give you thanks for this new
proof OF your patriotism will receive from YOU
the quantity you may choose To send them and
wish II may be the soonest possible, being ur-
gent.
St.Lucar, Sept 10th.
SIR In virtue Of IN order from thu General
IN Chief of the French Army, the Corpora
ton ct this City has made rrquisitinn of 100
Beds, consisting of two Stools with three
boards. one wool Matrass, aud one Straw do.
two Sheets, Que Blanket and two Pillows, with
Pillow case each; twenty dozen Towels, and
qnanllty Of old Linen frI hAudagcs and linis
ois winch rtquisitnn You are io supply two
Sheets, one Straw Bed, and one Brdstrad rs
above and send them within three DAYS To thu,
Hospital Of his city in default whereof you
will suffer French Military penalty. Signed
The Governor, D'ONNOY.
Ertrdci Of a letter from an .4melicnn gentle
man 10 his Gtend in Phiiodeiphiu, dated
Gibraltar, Sept. 12, 1898
our nephew ---ar arrived safely in Ca
dir, two days after leaving this. have let
Ter from him, dated the 9Th inst Sir Robert
Wilson WAS moi then rmplnyed-ht SAYS the
Spaniards were much chagrinrd at the loss of
the Trocadero it was taken by surprise at Q
IN the morning, with Il trl1ng loss 10 The
French. The Spaniards lost about 500, pri-
sCners. and so pieces Of cannon, most of them
mounted.
Gen DIVA, the commanding general IT
Cadiz, had returned from conference with
The Duke d'Augouleme, ~ ile he was writing
lie bad asked Tor u suspension of hnstiliiirs
and proposed treating but the Duke refused
unless the King was previously SET at liberty
and the isLG put in possession of the French II
these lsDrnpous terms were rejected.
There WAS - general meeting of the Cortes
on ne TN Instant, when the above terms were