Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-18

by ford, and lost many men IN the waves
Three gun carriages. which were found on the
bank with the powder wagons, show that the
guns themselves had been thrown into the river.
In the course Of the engagement six hundred
prisoners. including eleven officers were taken.
General Kreutz estimates the loss OF the enemy
in the two days at about 5000 and part OF their
troops was dispersed in the woods. Alter tins
defeat, the insurgents reiterated towards LeneL-
ma, and were closely pursued; but as the Rus-
sian infantry. which had made forced marches
for three days, in order to reach the enemy
had need Of rest, the Poles, who had returned TO
the left bank of the Wieprz escaped by the ra'
pidity Of their movements, aud reached oia I'd
nose, having marched more than IL German
| (56 Engllsh) miles in less than two days, con-
stantly harrassed by the Russian light cavalry,
which several times attacked their rear guard,
especially on the 18th ct May, when Coonei
Kousnetsof, with the Atraman regiment OF Cos
sacks, caused them great loss. Since these
| events, General KreutZ has formed movable
columns, for the purpose of securing the woods
and bv WAYS. to pick up the soldiers who had dis
persed in al. directions in bands OF so to 90 men,
and many prisoners have already been brought IN.
| The Russian loss in killed add wounded
amounts TO 400 men; the brigade OF Faesi suffer-
ed the most during the brilliant attack, by which
it disensaged itself from the superior numbers
| Of the enemy.
Information having been received that the in
sureents with their main force, intended to make
some attempt against Siedic, the Russian Com
mander-in- Chief Immediately took measures to
anticipate them by rapid movement. On the
11th in the evening. he advanced towards Jabon-
ma, and the next morning proceeded, with the
troops there assembled against kalusLyn;
but the Poles had already evacuated 1t. lhey
made no stand, either IN the wood, before the
town, or in the intrenchments thrown up tor It's
defence, from which, according TO the unahi-
nous assertions of the Inhabitants and the pr-
soners. they had removed the guns the preceding
day. They were pursued for some time, and
made a show of resistance near Jendrzewo,
where the ground was advantageous; but the fire
of the artillery, which commanded their position,
having, caused them great loss, and the RuS SLAMS
charging with the. bayonet they gave way. and
pa ssing Minsk, they retreated to Demhe ieiik-
| lie. The COMMANDMENTS Chief having convinced
himself that ali the masses bad retrea,ed, and
that he had only to do with the rear guard sus-
pended the pursuit and withlr ~ his troops mkt
| day to their positions. The Russians made 100
| rri,o ners in this march, which without atigung
the troops. has again proved the superiority Of
their arms and the resolution of the enemy n
avoid battle. The Russian loss is not too
men in killed aud wounded. Gen, Grabbe.
who led the van guard, has received a confusion,
which has not obliged him to quit the ranks, 10
which he does so much honor by his talents and
vaIor -Prussian State Gazette, May IS.
TURKEY.
! BELGRADE, Nav l2.-After the battle OF the
| Esd of April, the troops Of the Grand Vizier re-
treated towards Munaster, without being pursu-
ed BY the enemv, who seem to be sensible that
though they gained ground it brought no advan-
tage to them to compensate for their losing dou-
bic the number in killed and wounded on the 2lst
and 22d. from the well organized artillery and
cavalry of the Grand Vizier. while they have
neither. They have accordingly retreated to
Pirlipe. tits evident that the Pacha Of Scutari
intends to cut of the Grand Vlziers cOmmunica-
tons by advancing on the mountains along the
river Vandar. aud so to compel the Grand Vi
zler to act OH the offensive In a country where
he can derive no advantage from the discipline
of his troops or from his cavalry or artillery.
The town of Perlpe. which is the mart of Ma
cedonia, has been plundered by the insurgents;
many houses have been set fire to destroyed, and
large magazines of goods entirely DESTROYED.
1t is said that the inhabitants Chiefly Greeks
and Franks. and therefore natural adheren,s of
the new order of things,) assisted the troops Of
the Grand Nizier, aud thereby drew this ven-
geance upon themselves. Cores
pondsn, Nay %.
ITALY.
A letter from Venice OF the 18th inst. states
that the Austrians are making immense prepare
tons for war, aud that they never had such for
midable army in Italy as at the present moment
The Venetaus continue to complain violently
against the free port.-1hey cannot now sell on
terra frina. The produce Of their vintage, 26
gallons of wine, English measure.) does not
fetch four swanzicher is 6d). Manufacturers
of every kind are in despair on account of the
heavy duties they have to pay before they can
send their goods to the terra frma.