Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-07-22
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change yesterday reports Of AN extraordinary
nature were afloat. which had an effect on the
nublic funds. We will give them without
pIedging their authenticity:
II was said the Cortes had declared Gen
Abisbala traitor to his country; that the King
of Spain was going tn be sent To Cadiz without
the least delay ; it was also stated that our
army in Catalonia was in critical situation
News from Seville has been received to the
Goth ut. The Reorganization which was
pretended To have reigned in that town, did
not exist-tranquillity prevailed in that city,
and the Cories peaceably continued their
legislative labors.
Merchants in Paris complain Of want of
punctualtv in their correspondents at Pcrpig-
nan. This is nm insinuaion that the letters
from the Catalnoian frontiers are stopped
because they contain unfavorable news
Translator
Letters from st. Petersburgh announce
positively that the commencen orhostiiies
between Russia and the Porte is not far
distant.
.Veics from, Spain and ITS Frontiers.
PUrCERpA, May a6 We have been in
great alarm here hy the circulation of various
| reports. The last news state that the French
troops occupy the most essential points before
Barcelona, to form the blockade. 1t is an
nounced that Romagosa is soon to arrive at
Deliver.
BAGUA, May g4-It is announced under
date of yesterday, that the French have enter
ed Manresa, and that Baron d'Eroles was at
SaupedO with $4,000 men and 1900 cavalry.
Nina is marching for Calaf, having with him
numerous convoy. i. is asserted here that
Cordona is hesieSpd. There was confusion
at Marensa on the approach of the French
troops. and the parties came to blows about
90 mr. 95 are said to have lost their lives. The
French troops occupy Grandlles. and their
| advanced posts are at Pioneda Forca, and
those of Barcelona extend TIA Moncada. 1t is
| said as certain that French squadron block
| AIDES Barcelona.
BAYoNNE, May e7.-Letters from Madrid
of the god state, that the evening of the 2lst
proved fatal tn Bessieres, " no with the popu
| lace of Madrid, summoned the town to surren-
der. Two thousand of the garrison, with two
pieces of artillery destroyed them, and made
500 prisoners.
| The following was received yesterday from
| Barnnne
| "BAYorNE, May 29.-The letters brought
by the army courier from Madrid not being
yet delivered, we can only speak of the re-
ports in circulation here. Opinions are very
much divided respecting the Council of Cas-
tile, convoked by the Duke of Anguueme.-
Some persons, who are well acquainted with
almost all the Ministers of that Council, think
that scarcely fourth part of them will COM
ply with the Princes invitation who, howe
yer, will supply their places by other persons,
| friends of the ancient system. Ii is thought
hat the DEGREES of this Junia cannot have
the force of laws, unless they are support
ed by the French arms. A report is cur
rent here, that it is not Intended TO confne
to Spain the advantages of new Govern
mcnt, bat that Portugal is 20 participate in
them. In support ofthis notion, it is affirm
ed, that the Patriarch Of Lisbon, who has
long resided here, is going Ia leave tvs, to pre-
crde the Portuguese Junta, which will meet
first mt Nalladnid: we eau say nothing Ia this
news, except that we yesterday saw this Pre-
late pay Unusual visits, which are said to have
been for the purpose Of taking leave.
Since yesterday reports have been circula-
ted affirming thai Gen. Donnadieu was com
pletrly beaten by Nina on the 10th, and after
wards taken prisoner AT Vich, and that Gen.
Curai had bren defeated in four successive
engagements, which took place up to the esd.
Ii this were true, the situation of Marshal
Money would certainly be critical and the
left wing of our army much exposed. The
centre and right wing would then be in posi-
ton somewhat hazardous, advanced as they
are into the country, especially If, as is posi-
lively affirmed, the corps of the Pastor, which
Is in the Asurias, and that Of Campanla, IN
Vittoria, and occupy with the 10. 900 men
that compose them the important defes oI
Salinas, while Gen. Murlo, with the armyo
GaiIIcia and the foreign lrgiOn from England
landed at Curunna, would attack the first
corps in flank as far as Madrid, the further
, occupation Of which W would then be very ha-
ZardOus.
This part ofthe plan is said to have origin
ated with Sir Robert Wilson, who will only
, serve rs volunteer, and with French Cen
eral Officer now in exile, who appears only
in the council. Should it he carried into ef
feet, and our army find it necessary To retire
f from Madrid, it must be towards Arragon
THAT is if the Spanards occupy Sanas,) dnC
, then II may take up position on the left OF
the Ebro, and the head quarters be fixed at
Saragossa Then perhaps il may be thought
} proper seriously to press the siege of Pampe
luna, ST. Sebastian and Santona, which HAY,
D hitherto been so incompetcIy bockaded tina
c the garrisons continue To Obtain supplies, which
will enable them to make n longer resistance
when attacked in form. Thus, say the advO-
l Gates of the Spanish Cortes the war is no
finished, but the resistance announced by tb'
!. Spanishminister will now begin.
0 LoNDoN, June Eve have Paris papers Il
the 9th. The regency at Madrid had begin Il
exercise its functions. Ii has appointed ambas
n sailors t0 all the courts of Europe. The troop
of Absbal and Zayas have retired to TaIavera
leaving the road TO Seville open. Ii is SAID
r AblsbHl has resigned, and remains 10 privac,
: near Madrid. Our accounts continue coHtra-
= dctory ard perplexing.
O. PUYcERpA NAV 24.--itis now said that Romago
81, with some troops from General Donnadieus iii
s-;or, mad ,,ye,aken a0d attacked Llnbcrss who ha
e. been jnmed rs 1000 men from Barcelona under III
command OF Costa. The COnsuiuiionalisls are sii
.. 10 have been beaten with loss of 500 men, killed
. wounded md prisoners IL even said that lh