Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-08-11

in line much more extended than the
front of our position; but their greatest
efforts were directed against the brig-I
AIDES Clouet and Achard. This was the
place where the Turkish militia were.
Their attack was made with much rcso-
luton. Some Janissaries penetrated i'll
TO the entertainments which covered the
front of our battalions-they met their
death. The third brigade of the division
Of Berthezene, and the two first brigades
of the division of Loverdo, were attacked
by the contingents of Constantine and
Oran. After having suffered the enc
my to advance to the bottom ofthe ravine
which covered the position, General Lo-
verde charged them at the point of the
bayonet.--Many of the Arab infantry
were killed. After having repulscd the
enemy the brigade of Clouet resumed
the offensive. The ardor of the troops
was such that it would have been diff
cult to restrain them. The brigades of
Achard and Poret de Morvan then ad-
vanced to support the brigade of Clouct.
The decisive moment was come. or
dcrcd the attack Of the enemies batteries
and camp. The two first brigades of the
division of Loverdo, led by Generals
Damrcmont and d'Uzur, marched first;
the third brigade, which had been de-
tachcd to the right, followed, under the
command of General d 'Arcine, the move
ment Of the brigade of Clouet. Three
regiments of the division eff Hescars ad-
vanced to form the reserve. 1t would be
difficult to point out the enthusiasm which
the troops manifested 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 always in the first
line. In extreme mobility must have
greatly contributed to the terror of the
enemy. In the opinion of all those who
took part in the battle of Stroneli, the
question between the 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
stay our troops for q moment. The eight
brass guns in them were taken by the
Goth regiment of the line. The Turks
and Arabs had taken flight in all direc-
tions--Their camp fell into our power;
400 tents were Standing; those ofthe A
ga of Algiers, of the Beys of CONSTANT
ma, and Titeri, are very magnificent
We found a considerable quantity of
powder and ball, magazines ofprovisions,
several focks of sheep, and about 100
camels, which will add to our means of
conveyance. Our soldiers slept under
the encmy's tents.
The conduct of the troops of all arms
has answered the confidence ofthe King.
Most of the officers of the Staff were not
mounted; they did their duty on foot with
indefatigable ardor Lieut.. Gen. Ber-
thezcne led his division with the talent
and GOODNESS that were expected from his
long experience. When have received
the reports Of the Lieut.. Generals, | will
acquaint your Excellency with the names
of the 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; and the half ofthose
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-mor-
row. The weather is magnificent; the
summer, which had been backward, ap-
pears to have begun at last However,
the heat is not greater than it is at Par
is at the summer solsticc. During the
day constant breeze has refreshed the
air. In the next three or four days the
army will be able to approach Algiers.
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 )
at our outposts; they agree in saying that
their fear of the Dey has made them
march against the French army. The
day of Stroncli may give occasion to nu-
merous desertions. i have the honor to
be, sc. CoUNT De BoURMONT.
To his Ercellency The Minister of Marine
and Colonies. /
On Board the Provence, in the Bay of
Sidi-Ferruch, June 10. \
-, Sir,-The enemy, reinforced body of
Turkish infantry, attacked our position;
they were repulsed, pursued, to their
positions, which were all carried, and the
carriages, artillery, tents, & baggage, re-
mained in the power of our troops, which
now occupy those same positions. Such is
the result ofthe day (which has been COM
to me from headquarters ofhis
Excellency the Commander in Chiefwho
has sent to me his official packets, which l
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