Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-08-12
:. CAV, OF Sr,l YnALI., junc 90.


nv last despatch, of the motives which prevented
the army from advancing from Sid khaiit. In
consequence, the hopes of the enemy increased
On the 9th, at dawn of day. the Turks and
Arabs presented themselves, showing very ey-
tensive front. and with as much order Us on the
18th. Arrangements were made, that al the
first attack, they should be driven back leagues
at least, which were effected with great precl-
sion. The division BerthcZene, and the LIST bril-
gade of the division LOverdo, marched forward.
with battery of field artillery. AS soon as our
battalions we're drawn up in columns. and had
advanced into the plain. whicheXtends III front
of the camp, the enemy fed on all sides. The
French troops crossed the plan with great rapi-
Gity. At the distance Of ABOUT SIX mle-netrlS
from the camp, the country changes lis aspect;
it is more uneven; on the brow of the heights
which surround Alsiers. the vines, the hedges,
and the fruit trees that cover the soil, remind one
of the most fertile and best cultivated countries
III Europe.
:. 1t was to be supposed hat the Turks would
defend themselves with vigor. protected by the
numerous obstacles which their country afforded.
But beaten and discouraged, they cOnlinGed 10
retreat | thought it advisable to avail myself
of this circumstance to cross this dangerous part
Of the country anil the French troops soon reach
ed the limit which separated 1t from an open
space, they took their positions. A ray,ne sepa
rated them from the enemy. who at length halted
on the brow of the height opposite TO those which
we occupied. The artillery had overcome, with
their usual skill, all opposing difficulties. They
formed battery, and few bombs fred with
great precision. now dispersed the groups which
still presented themselves before US.
sit appears that the Turks we're apprchensive
1 & -, 4 L.
distant only / to thousand metres. 4 powder
magazine had been placed on the slope Of the
hills they occupied. They blew il up--the explo-
which rose to height Of more than 100 metres,
and which reflected the rays Of the sun; present
ed to the army magnificent spectacle. Gudin
was present-he seized his pencil. This explo-
sion produced no HARM
1.-Two squadrons of chasseurs followed the
movements of the infantry; but the precptate
flight of the enemy. and the nature of the cCnn-
try, would not allow them to charge.
1.-The number of killed has been inc0nsidera-
bic. Only one officer has been dangerously
| wounded ii is the second of four sons who have
followed me into Africa. ! am in hopes that he
will live TO serve his King and country.
"400 oxen were taken On the day of battle:
thus the army is certain not TO be in want OF meat
| for or 10 days.
"Whllst the enemy was engaged the wester-
ly winds which had kept off the convoy which
left the bay of Palma on the 18th, ceased to blow
An easterly wind drove 1t to its anchorage. which
it reached last night. To-day tile landing COM
menced. II takes place without obstacle Since
the 18th communications have been perfectly free
between the army and the fleet, they were not
even interrupted during the violent storm, of
which have already given an account. To-day
the cannOnnading has continued. The Turks
presented themselves in great numbers. The
Arabs were much more scattered than o. the pre-
ceeding days. Their object appears to be less
to fight than to attack struggling men and pillage
them.
| Arrangements are made to attack the enemy
tomorrow at day-break."
| Extract of a letter of the 9th ult. from Tan
giers:-'. The Pacha who has the command Ia
this town has received orders from the Emperor
to fit out Immediately FIVE gun-boats, which were
built here at the time of the war between Morocco
and AIgiers. 1t is reported that these vessels
are destined to proceed to the Straits OF GIbral-
tar against the vessels Of the Hanse Towns, and
such NATIONS as have 10 commercial agents at
Morocco"
| The Avizo OF ToulOn says" Several mer-
chantmen' belonging to the expedition, under
convoy of ships of war, have lately arrived at
Touon. II Is he general opinion that they are
come to take the corps of reserve. not because
its presence on the coast of Africa is at this
ment required, but to prevent any delay in its
arrival at the time when it might become neces-
sary.''
The Aussburgh Gazette contains the follow
ing extract of a letter from Trieste, dated June
l9:-'The Austrian sloops Carolina and Adria-
tico have arrived here to-day from Morocco
They left Malta six days ago, and confirm the
intelligence of the prnci pal English ships of war
having returned there from the coasts of Algiers,
in consequence, it is said, of express orders from
the English government, to avoid all suspicion
and misunderstanding. Yesterday We had seve
raj arrivals from Alexandria. after passage Of
80 days. The Pacha continues his ornaments,
and his fleet still keeps in open sea, and engaged
In naval evoluti0Ds.'
FRANCE.
PARIS. JUNE 27.-The number Of the Mem
bers of the Chamber of Deputies is 430, divided