Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-11-20
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has received papers of the date by way of Hafx
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81 81. '
The adviccs from Paris of the ST. seem to contradict the
previous statement OF the completion of the new French
Cabinet with Marshal Soult at the head-and il now an
pears that new ministry had not been organized
letter from Oporo, dated morning of Oct 3Oh saws
last night passed quietly, with the exception of few
discharges of musketry from the senncs Our oss in
the acton OF 29ih, i'll killed and wounded was between
4 and 500
1t is said that the merchants of oporo had placed At
the disposal of Don Pedro 10000 pipes of wine which
were to be sent 10 England.
An attempt has been made in Naples TO proclaim the
Constitution OF 1924, but had failed.
Charles x II was said intended TO reside in Hungary
Sir Robert Peel was named Governor General Of In
dia.
From the Falmouth lEngond) Herald Of oct. 81
Defeat If Don NiguePs Troops IN an attack on ODorio
The long expected attack on Oporto by Don Mguers
army made Saturday goth ult which d,v is he,d
sacred by the Catholic Church. in honor Of ST. Michael
after whom the usurper is named, was therefore thought
ProPious OF victory against Don Pedro On the two pre-
cedng days number o! movements Of troops had been
observed in the Mlguelie encampmcn all of which gave
note OF the intended attack repe which Don Pedro and
his commanders made the best disposition of their forces
Inc ngo Friday was dark aud lowering and be fore day
break rain tell in torrents. Nothing dauned however bv
this OMNIBUS dawn, the Portuguese troops commenced the
attack Don Pedro's line of entertainments directing
helr attention principally to that portion entrusted TO the
defence OF the British and French brgades under the com.
mand Of Col Hodges and Col the Countde St Leger upon
VIM" tucy UoIe uOWn ~ 2 compact mass. They
received with great GOODNESS and determined bravery bu
me unexpected arrival Of about 500 to the ranks of
the attacking party who suddenly upon The French
brigade under cover OF large vineyard, compelled
them 10 give way Falling back, however, on part Of
the 10th cacadorcs, they returned to their former position
driving the enemy before them with great slaughter; bu,
the immense body OF troops amounting 5000 or 6OO0
together with two pieces Of Artillery, which the Miguel.
tie general brought against these gallant bands obliged
them again 10 retire which they did into square sur
rounded by walls, IN front Of the barracks occupied by The
British battalion The contest now ragged with terrible
fury, and momeniary deficiency in the supply Of am
muniton TO the British and French troops gave tie Por-
tugue'e an opportunity Of committing great slaughter in
their ranks among which the officers suffered severely:
both commanders, Colonel Hodges and Count dc ST. lie.
gar, being wounded Col. Burcn killed. and Major
Shaw, and others wounded. The arrival, however Of
three companies Of the lOth cacadores commanded bv
three prvacs, two of them aud cousin of Count
Fecua, enabled these brave fellows 10 beat back the cc
my even beyond their first position, leaving behind them
howZcr, TWO FOUNDERS, great humber Of killed
and wounded, and about 80 prisoners While tho frsv
here ragged so holly, The attack was directed with
great ygor against the lines 10 the e OF the Foreign and
British poson which the centre on the Brapa road
and smart firing Of shot and she'll was kept up from the