Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
EORELG.N.
NEW YORK OCT ID
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.

LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
Las evening the regular packet ship
John Wells, captain Harris, arrived here
from Liverpool, bringing papers OF that
place 10 the 9th, and London dates to
the 7lh September Except what re-
laies 70 the proceedings before Cadiz,
the intelligence by this conveyance re-
specting France and Spain is uncom-
monty barren. The latest accounts re
ceived in London from Paris are dated
the Sd OF September, and from Madrld
the 28th of August. There can be no
doubt that the French army was defeated
in the attack on Matasorda. The ST.
lencc kept up by The government pa
pers had led to some doubs as to he
truth OF the first repor, OF this disaster,
bni subsequent arrivals tending to con-
firm it, the funds al Paris fell oonsidera
BY, and, according to the London C0n
rIer, the situation OF affairs al Cadz had
caused considerable uneasmess 10 tn
French government. Every attempt al
negotiation had tailed, and there was no
would attend any future proposals. The
bombardment which we mad been re-
peatedly told was hoSitiDely to com
mence on the ooh OF August, had been
postponed TO the 28th OF that month, Oil
account, it is said, OF the non-arrival OF
Mr.. Ward with dispatches from Eng
land.
General Gouchy, who commanded
the blockade vi Pamp euna, died in the
ueighborhood OF that place, OF disorder
in his lungs.
The position of Marshal Money in
Catalonia Is STATED 10 have become ex-
tremeiy difficult Nina and his brave
associates continue 10 find him sufficient
employment.
a great deal is said, as usual, in the
Paris papers, about what The French ar
my intend TO do with the ioruticatlons III
Spain; they are long, however, in carry
ing these intentions INTO effect, as al the
strong holds continued 10 possession Of
the cons!itutona!lsts. Nothing is now
said by BAllasteros or Corunna.
There appears TO be some object oil
importance contemplated by the Enpe
ror OF Russia but whether it refers TO
Turkey or Spain, is not so very appa-
rent. Alexander is sta ed to have lett
Petersbu,gh on the 9Th OF August ON
grand tour through his empire. lie
was to visit Odessa and 10 inspect the
army; then 10 proceed 10 B-ssarabla,
and 10 return 10 The frontiers oil Russia
and Poland, where he would review his
army Cautioned there, which Is said to
amount to so 900 troops, commanded by
the grand duke Constantine.
There arc accounts from Zante Of the
1871 July, giving such minute details oil
the deieaI oil the Turks al Thermopylae,
IN the early part oi that month, as to re-
move all doubts on the subject The
first shock IS represented 10 have been
very violem, and the carnage great on
both sides; but after two hours hard
lighting The Turks were repuised, and
sought safety in flight, leaving behind
them 1000 killed, and 600 prisoners
besides 5000 wounded. Among the
prisoners were Bekin Pacha and II Bcys
The Greeks say they never ma de Sc
great capture. The whole of the
Turkish artillery, ammunition, proVi-
sions, and number of camels fell into
the hands OF The conquerors.
The English funds bad exhibited a
languid appearances, In consequence OF
the anticipaiions OF settlement OF the
affairs OF Spain by negotiation having
become weakened.