Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-02

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10 Gen Bourck, To suspend hosiiIities, and Ia
agree upon an armls,ice, during which they
were to- leave ali G;,ca free, and to the go
vernment of the established authorities in ex
pecaiion of that happy day when the king
aud the nation should adopt that form of go
veInmcnt which would prove most efficient
and proper. But how shall resist the inva-
sion, II you busy yourself with dividing the
opinions of the army which am to employ
for that purpose Reflect upon the evils INTO
which the imprudence of those who surround
you are precipitatng you consider that they
have never, for one moment, had your glory,
nor the public good for their aim they are
disposed TO plunge n dagger in the breast Of
that country which you so much cherish
My friendship for you, and my gratitude for
that which you have at all times testified to
wards me, will not allow rpe TO restrict myself
to mere advice, but To offer To you all that
lies in my power for insuiing the safety of your
person.
Believe me, Quiroga, your efforts will only
tend to produce connections among the PEG.
pie, and will force them tn call the invading
army to their relief, which will march in die
tating its laws to the provinces which propose
TO keep in state of tranquility. Decide,
therefore, at once upon banishng far from You
those counsellors who give you such impru-
dent advice; fulfil the promises you have vol
unfairly made; give To your country proof
of the love you hear her, ard reckon forever
on the frank and sincere friendship of YOUR
friend, The Count of Carthaeena.
ARMY OF THE PYRENEES.
Bulletin.-His Royal Highness has receiv-
ed the following details of the expedition of
Camp Marshal Hubert into the Asturias. This
officer having succeeded on the a3d at Q p. W.
IN collecting several barques at Rihia de Sclla,
took the necessary measures for Transporting
TO the other bank OF the river, two battalions Of
the 2lst regt. of the line. On this, CampiIlo
Immediately abandoned his position but col.
Gouteiray, of the Cd, impatient tn come in
contact with the enemy, pushed forward in
pursuit, Notwithstanding that he has only mus
tered three companies on the right bank ofthc
Selia. After making four leagues. by forced
marches on the road Ia Giron he came up with
Campillo, who had taken up position at the
village of Couvion, near Colunga. He did not
hesitate to commence the attack with 90 men,
the entire of those who were able tn keep up
with him. In spite of a resoute resistance,
the enemy was dislodged. Ca,apilo having
succeeded in ralying his forces and beholding
the small body he had to contend with, en-
deavored with 500 men TO retake the village :
but Col. Goutefray had so iudiciously posted
his 30 warriors, that he had been able To spare
a small reserve, with which he repulsed the
enemy, who fled in the utmost disorder, and
were only rallied owing to the darkness ofthe
night.
This affair cost Campillo 90 killed and a.
moDg whom are two superior officers, ~
wounded, and 81 prisoners. We have besides,
taken from him eight Wagons loaded with
munitions and arms, which we have since
distributed amongst the royalists volunteers of
this province, who have presented themselves
in great numbers. We have only 10 lament
the loss of two killed, and five wounded,
among whom is the chiefof battalion, Bartho
lot de la Georgeite, who greatly contributed
To the success Ofthe day.
General Hubert slept on the esd at Colunga,
and the 24th at Villaviciosa, where he was re-
ceved by the inhabitants with the lIveIiest
enthusiasm. The 25th he marched on Giron.
On his approach, Campilo retired so sudden
ly that he had not time to take possession
of $4,000 francs which were ready to be de-
lIversd to him. ii s wounded threw them
selves so precipitatey into the boats already
laden with arms destined for Corogne, that
one OF them upset. and all the crew persisted.
considerable stand of arms nere thrown
from the quay into the river by his soldiers,
the greater part OF whom had concealed
themselves in the town with the design of af-
forwards joining our troops. Twelve 81
FOUNDERS, and one of IL, some muskets, 800
boxes OF grape shot, many cariouch boxes, and
other munitions of war fell into our hands
The troops sent in pursuit of Campillo by
the road which winds along the sea shore
made 80 prisoners, whilst general Hubert
marched straight forward to Avilcs with a de-
tachment of Infantry and Cavalry, and no
doubt completely aDnihilated the enemy in
that quarter.
The communication was instantly establish
cd with General Albignac by the way of Owl
eda, where General Hubert was to have ar
rived on the 2Gth with his cavalry apd the 9TH
Light Infantry.
While these operations were taking place
The Spanish Gen. Tonga, who pursued the
band of Santa RAMA on the Ovicdo road, by
the way of Mier Gaugas and Inslesto, came
up with them on the Goth, made the chief and
80 OF his followers prisoners, took 500 mus
kets, and continued TO harass this band, which
WAS about 500 men strong, and made Them
suffer still greater loss the next day, taking
from them their baggage. General Tonga.
arrived the 25th AT IDsiPsto. He greatly prai
SEES the conduct OF all the troops, Particularly
that of several French companies Of the 10th
light infantry, The 21st and 35th Of the line.
which had been placed under his command
General Hubert also make handsome mention
Of the zeal and courage ofGenera Tonga, aud
likewise Of the ardOur with which he second
ed his man6uvres During the march from
Riba de SeIa on Giron, the troops Of the 2ist
of the line were the only ones engaged
Here follows the names OF those who distn-
guished tbemselves)
Count O'Donnel, Captain General Of Old
CASTLE has informed his Royal Hghness, that
the movable column under the command Of
Col. Count Nrgri, has completely defeated
revolutionary corps in the vicinity of Ciudad
Rodrigo ON the 9th Juno. and had fnkrn