Litchfield enquirer., 1830-08-12

erected the day before Stao6e and our positions had discovered his project me, and every thing pre- pared tog give him good reception.
 On the 9th, at day break, the enemys army ad Vanced in a line much more extended than the from of position, but their greatest efforts were direct ed against the brigades Clouet and Achard. I'hii Was the place where the Turkish militia were. TheiI attack was made with much resolution. Some Jan issares penetrated into the entrenchments which GOV cred the front of our battaOms-they met their death The third brigade of the division Of Berthezene, aud the first brigade of the division of lOVerdo, were at tackled by the cOnIingemis oi Constantine and Gran. After having suffered the enemy to advance to the bottom of the ravinc which covered the position, Ges Lovcrdo charged them to the point of the bayo- net. Many of the Arab infantry were killed. After having rep1lsed the enemy, the brigade O Couet re- sUmed the offensive. The araSnr Ei tne troops was The brigades of Achard and POret de Morvan then advanced to support the brigade OfCioue The decl- give moment was come. ordered the attack ot the enemy's batteries and camp. The two tIrst brigades OG .he division of LOverdo, led by Generals Damre- mont and dUzur, marched first; the third brigade, which had been detached to the right, followed, under the command OG Gen. d Arcine, the movement oI the brigade of Clouet.
 The regiments of the division of Hescars advanced to form the ltwould be difficult to point out the enthusiasm which the troops manifested when the performed with extraordinary rapldiy. An sphe oI the difficulties of the ground the artillery, which was all of the model, always in the fiss, ne It's extreme mobility must have great contributed 10 the terror of the enemy. In the opinion ot all those who took part in the battle of Stroneli, the question De- tween the ancient and the new system will appear de- eidcd. The fire of the batteries, which the enemy had erected tn part of his camp did not stop our troops for moment. The eight brass guns in them were taken by the 28th regiment of the line. The Turks and Arabs had taken flight in all directions Their camp ellinto our power; 400 tents were siand ing; those of the Aga of Algers, of the Beys oi Con, siantina and Titcri, very magnificent. We lounu considerable quantity of powder and ball. magah'neeSS eS of provisions, several locks of sheep and about lUO cames, which will add to our means ot conveyance Our soldiers slep. under the enemy's tents
 The conduct of the troops oG all arms mas answer ed the confidence of the King. Most oi the Oncers of the Staff were no, yet mounted they d'd the'r du ty on foot with lndeatigablc ardor. Lieut. Gen. Ser thezene led his division with the talent and coolness that expected from his long experience. when have received the reports o the Lieut.. Generals, will acquaint your Excellcncy with the names ot 'he officers and soldiers who have most distinguished themselves. ~
 The number of the wounded amounts to about 300; the wounds are in general not very dangerous; ana the half of those who have received them will soon return to their duty. The landing continues with great activity; many horses have been put on shore to-day, and still greater number will be landed to- morrow. The weathet is magnificent; the summer, which had been backward, appears to have begun at ast However, the hent is not greater than It IS a' Paris at the summer sols,ce. During the day con stant breeze has refreshed the air. In the next three four days the arlny will be able to approach Ag'ers It seems certain that the enemy has prepared no means of defence between that city and tiie camp.
 The Arabs are discouraged, several otthem nave already presented themselves at our oul-poss; they agree tn saying that their feur of the Dey has made them march against the French army. The day oi Stroneli may give occasion to numerous deseruOns' have the honor to be. &c. .
 (Signed) COUNT DE BOURMONT. zhe Maritime Pretect ef IIou!on to His Ercellency
 the Minister of Marine. a
 Tour ON, Juno N.-Six thousand Arabs presented themselves the 2Oth outposs, to make their submission to the French army. They have been de: sired return to leir homes and they have promised to do 90. In the following night another corps of Arabs Ssesencd themselves. ou, tros'ps were pre- parng 10 repulse them, but the Arabs fired their arms M the air made their submission, and the same answer was given them.
 This report has been made to me by Captain Ben amOur of the Mdhridate transport, who left Sidi Feruch on lhe 2lst, and arrived here yesterday.