Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-08-13
FOREIGN.
FRANCE AND ALGIERS.

FRANCE AND ALGIERS.
LONDON, June 80.
Express fron, Paris.--We have stfrece,yed. bv
an Extraordinary Express from Paris the Moniteur
and other Morning Papers of Monday and with the
Second Edition of the Messenger DIES Chambres and
Gazette de France, dated June 90.
From the Moniteur
''ro his ExcELLENcY THE PRESIDENT OF THE coUN-
GIL MINISTER'S
"From he Camp at Sidi Ferruch. ,
June 10, Two o'clock P. NJ {
"Prlnce,--fhe enemy had occupied since the 18th
the camp of Staoneli. On the 18th and 18th they
had shown, in front of our position fewer men on
the preceding day; however, they had received con-
siderable renforcements On the 18th, in the eve
nlng, the con'ingents of ConHantna Oran and Ii
teri, and great part of the Turkish militia of Al
gers, had united The eorce of these several corps
| amounted to about forty thousand men Their con-
fdence was the gfeatera the French army had re-
NAMED for four days Immoveable in its position
waited before gave orders to advance for the land
ing OF the conveyances, the provisions and the ma
terrell for the siege This inactivity had been inter
preed IN different manner; and the Aga of Agers,
who marched at the head of the militia had thought
that an attack would give him some chances of sue
cess Batteries erected the day before, between
S'aonelI and our POSITIONS had discovered his project
TO me, and every thing was prepared to give him a
good reception On the 10Th, at day break. The en-
| envy army advanced in line much more extended
than the front position but their greatest efforts
were directed against the brgades Giouet and Achard
This was the place where the Turkish militia
III.
Janissares penetrated into the entertainments which
covered the front of buttallons--they met their
death The third brigade of the division of Berthe
Zene, and the two first bripades of the division of
Loverdo, were attacked by the contingeu.s of Con-
stantlna aud Gran. After having suffered the enemy
to advance to the bottom of the ravine which cover.
cd The position, General Loverdo charged them at
the point of the bayonet--Many of the Arab 1nfan
try were killed. After having repuleed the enemy
the brigade OF Clonet resumed the offensive The
ardour OF the troops was such that IL would have
oeen ditdcult to restrain them The brigades of
chard and Poset de Morvan then advanced to support
the brigade OF Clouet The decisive moment was
come. Fordered the attack of the enemys batteries
and camp. phe two first brigades of the division of
Loverdo, led by Generals Damremont and dUzur,
marched frs the third brigade, which had been de-
tached TO tn right, followed. under the command of
General d'Arcine, the movement of the brigade of
Clouet. Three regimen of the division of Hescars
advanced to form the reserve. 1t would be difficult
to point out the enthusiasm which the troops mani
tested when the order to attack the camp was given
The march was performed with extraordinary rapid
ity In spite Of the difficulties of the ground the
artillery, which was all of the new model, was al
ways in the first line. Its extreme mobility must
have greatly contributed to the terror Of the enemy
III the opinion of all those who took part in the battle
OF Stronei the question between tine ancient and the
new system will appear decided. The fire of the
batteries, which the enemy had erected, in part Of
his camp, did not stop our troops for moment. The
eight brass guns in them were taken by the Goth
giment of the line The Turks and Arabs had taken
flight in all directons-Their camp fell into our pow
~; 400 tents were standing; those of the Aga of AL
gers, of the Beys of Constantine. and TIER.
very magnificent We found considerable guanti
ty of powder and ball ma gaines Of provisions, SCI,
eral hocss of sheep, and about 100 caniels. which
Will add to our means of conveyance. Our soldiers
slept under the enemy's tents
The conduct of the troops Of all arms has answer
ed the confidence of the King Mos ofthe Officers
of the Staff we're not yei mounted; they did their
duty on foot with in5efatgable ardour Lieut.. Cen
eral Berihezene led his division with the talent and
coolpees that expected from his long experience
When have received the reports of the Lieut. Cen
erals, will acquaint your Exceilency with the names
of the officers and soldiers who have most dIsin-
guished themselves.
Tne number ofthe wounded amounts to about 800;
the wounds are in general not very dangerous; and
the half of those who have received thenrwi soon
return to their duty. The landing continues with
great activity; many horses have been put on shore
to-day and still greater number viii be landed
morrow. The weather is magnificent; the summer,
which bad been backward, appears to have begun at
last However, the heat is not greater than it is a
Paris at the summer solstice During the day a
constant breeze has refreshed the air In the next
three or four days the army will be able approach
Algers. 1t seems certain that the enemy has pre-
pared no means Of defence between that city and the
camp.
The Arabs are discouraged, several of them have
already presented themselves our out-posts; they
agree IN saying that their fear Of the Dey has made
them march against The French army. The day of
Stronell may give occasion to numerous desertions
have honor to be &c
(Signed) COUNT DE BOURMONT
TO HIS ExcELLENcY THE MINISTER OF MARINE AND
COLONIES.
On Board the Provence, in the Bay Of
Sid Ferrueh, June 10.
Sir,--Fhe enemy, reinforce by body Of Turkish
lntantry; attacked our POSITIONS tAey were reoIs6a