Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-11

4 NC vicinity OF SeNliie. his retreatin 2
from the neighbourhood of Cadiz and
Seville does not look ike reverses on the
part of Spain.
If we are to judge from broad hints
IN the French papers, the retreat of
Bourmont from St. Msry's to Xeres,
was compulsatory movement Il APP
pears that most severe fighting between
/ the French and Spaniards took place in
Andaiusia on the LIST, Cd. and Attn of Jul
~, and that there was a series of COM
bats; IN consequence of which Lopez
Banos and Ballasteros entered Seville
on the 9th, BoGrmont having been obi
ged to concentrate his forces in San
LucaE. According TO the same news.
the Pilote adds. the Spanish army occu-
pied the road OF Carolina, and the de-
iiies of the Sierra Morena which lead
to it. Ii this news be true, the results
might be most important to the Spanish
cause; the situation, both Of the besieg-
ing army before Cadiz, end of Aneou-
leme in Madrid, under such circumstan-
ces. would be most critical; while the
seizure of the strong defiles OF Tie ST.
ezra Moreno would ehectuallv insercert
all aid TO Andaiusia or CASTLE. from e;-
Their party, in the centre or south OF
Spain.
This looks rather encouraging. Paris
papers state that Nina is in Barcelona.
and that frequent sorties are made BY
the garrison.
The Cortes are much annoyed by the
desertion of troops and the censures of
he generals. NiIlacampa, in complain
ing to the minister of war. Observes
The evil increases, and hope dimin-
tskes--ard as every honorable man. in
vested with authority, ought to express
his sentiments with rrankness, so Id a
II TO be my duty never TO cease imp. -
sing on the government the necessity Of
convincing the Cortes That events show
every day more and more that the con-
duct they pursue is in direct opposition
TO the manifest opinions of the coun-
try" Notwithstanding this growing
temper, it is gratifying to know, that
Nina, Ballasteros, Qn;roga, Lopez Ba-
nos, Eayas. Lallemand and Wilson, with
strong forces. continue to brave tie
French.
There seems 20 be no disposition to
Cadiz, though the French pa
pers say, that two revolutionary parties
have declared themselves, ana great
difference of opinion prevails, the most
moderate party wishing for the safety of
Tie king, at the head of which are Ro-
nero Alpuenie, and Case, ex-minisier
of the interior; the other called the fire.
netic party Wishing to sacrifice in time
of danger, the royal family, is conduct
ed by Galliano and Argueiles; but the
whole Of the military power is invested
in the person of Gen. Yaldes. military
AMI political chief of Cadiz, and COM
mander of the naval force, and Algaya.
Riego and Ballasteros are the Iieuten-
ants.
Sir L. JTi,soa-S;cge Of Corunua.
Accounts state that tie French troops
were marching towards Corunna, which
place it is, they are about to besiege.
Wilson, wa3 has received the
commission OF Lieut. General. would
and assist Qu;rog. in the de-
fence Of the place. There had been a
report that General Nina was dead, but
the report was contradicted
Further reports say, that the French
had commenced the bon,bardment of
Corunna, which was defended By Sir
r. Wilson, who i sail to have COCO
men TO oppose $500.
Corunna is provisioned for 6 months,
and Sir Robert Wilson declares he will
defend it while there is house standing.
It can only be attacked by land on one
side, and it is a strong place.
Er.ract of q letter from q gentle
man in Lisbon, dated july 81, re
ceiued in Boston.
"From all our latest accounts, Spain
rather looks up, and strong hopes are
entertained of her ultimate success. A
col. Watson and major Bristo are here.
They are very sanguine as to Sir RS
raising or 10000 men. and in the ulti-
mate success Of The Spaniards in sup
porting their present system of govern
n.ent; but as they are little enthusiast
tic. some allowance is to be made In
their opinions. They say that unless the
French troops near Cadiz receive con-
siderable reiniorcements soon, they will
be compelled TO retire to greater dis
lance.
The prospects of the Spanish govern
ment in relation to money has improved
lately, and there is a probability OF their