Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-02-12
THE SURRENDER OF ABD-EL-KADER.
PROM rHE BOSTON JoURS.I

has been truly styled the arabian Wallace Is one Of the MOS,
important events, in political point of vew which has re.
Gently occurred For long series of years this heroic man
WIN comparatively small number faithful followers babe
% the veteran armies France and greatly retarded
Inc coionlauon OF Africa BY that country Ia all his move
en' n mas manifested degree Of military skill united with
strategic talent and energy of movement which al times
mas carried terror aud destruction among the ranks of his op-
ponenis lie has only at length been captured by being
hemmed IN by an overwhelming force We have n,ena,sd
the following connected narrative Of the interesting events at
endant his capture principally French
The rroracted struggle which the Emr had carried IN
against the united armies Of Morocco and France hal ,
y materially weakened his power obliged him 10 eon6
MS % suooen attacks on the frontiers of Morocco nto
which country he at times spread great alarm The Emno
Of Morocco at length raised army Of So OoO man hh
aided py he rench army took the field against the chean
The Em nothing daunted by stratagem as hardy as in
genious the night of December surprised The of
the army OF Morocco The attack first appeared TO be at
tended with complete success, but the overwhelming numbers
with which he had contend at length obliged him 10 retire
when he found he hemmed in by the army Of his enemy
He, however, concentrated his forces the mouth az the
Mououa, between The left bank of that river and the sea-
The nver was SO much swollen to prevent his passing over
and the army Of Morocco gradually contracted the circle
which surrounded him. Unfavorabe weather however pre-
vented general engagement until the 2ls when the river
became ordabe and the baggage and families which
panied the companions OF the Emr commenced crossing
The intention OF Abdel Kader was to conduct his comma
mons TO the French side Of the river then to retire To-
wards the south, with such of his band chose to follow
The commencement of the passage Of the signal
Tor the combat The Moroccoian forces attacked the little
band OF the Em with great fury, melted by the hopes of
rich booty But the foot soldiers and cavalry Of the latter
sustained with their usual courage all the charges of the
and kept them bay throughout the whole day Not mule
article OF baggage lost In the evening the forces
Of the Emperor Of Morocco had reped with great loss
the Em had gained the French territory in safety and was
not pursued by the Moroccoian forces
Here n followers of En,ir omitted br,
and he himself with chosen band proceeded to the south
ward in order to gain the Desert But the French General
Lamocee, being informed of this movement sent portion
OF his army to take possession OF the defe through which
alone ne could pass the mountains and gain the Desert With
this free the little party under ADD came in contact
but victory was hopeless, and with overwhelming numbers
both IN his front and in his rear he length determined to
abandon the useless contest and surrender himself to the
french commander Accordingly he two of his most
faithful followers TO General Lamocere, offering TO surren-
der himself on the sole condition that he should be sent to ST.
Jean Acre or Alexandria. This the General readily pro
missed by word OF mouth and subsequently ratified his promise
IN wiring can he be accused of granting too favorable
terms to the Emir for the condition which the latter was
placed was not desperate that he might have taken to
fight though the chances of ultimate escape but small
In the 23d Abde Kader received Sd
Brahm, by Col de Montauban who shortly after Joined
by General Lamoriciere The place where he surrendered
hmsef the of his successful attack on
the French army. Abd-ekader Immediately conducted
g the Duke dAumae, who ratified the given by the
General and in his despatch to the French Government
IAumae announced TO the xEmir that he embark
The day after, with all his family, for Oan He submitted
10 this decision, not without emotion and manifested
pugnance It was the last drop in the cup OF bitterness
The Em and his suite arrived at Gran the 2lst and
some hours after he embarked for Touon, in France
Previous TO leaving Oran he his famous black
to the Duke dAumae in token OF submission the
French nation.
Abde Kader during his last battles had received several
slight wounds in different places and Of his followers
had been wounded more seriously The surgeon Of the
steamer on which the Arabs We're conveyed to France all
necessary attention to their wounds which acknowledged
by the Emir in letter of which the following translation
Praises TO the single and only God This writing,
the part of Abd Kader- Mah Eddn is addressed the
French May God favor him by his goodness the
extent OF his merits You have acted with goodness towards
my companions who wounded May God accord you his
favor and recompense YOU He is powerful in all things
Whilst awaiting the ultimate orders of the French Govern
mcnt the Emr and his suite assigned apartments
hospital of Touon where he remained the 9th of Janu-
ay He yields his fate with the resignation characteristic
OF Mussulman, and keeps retired possible AT his
quest and also without doubt of security strict
orders have been given that person be admitted the hos
pal without PERMISSION and thirty grenadiers constantly per-
form guard duty around the building.
Among the persons forming the suite Of Abd-eKader, is
Kad Musta Tami his brother law, who command
ed the Sd Brahm where four hundred French
troops put 10 death, the Kaa Kaddom-bcnA bro
Their OF Sad Emburak and the Aga of the regulars NAH
mond BeneKeur He is also accompanied by three of his
wives and two of whom the eldest Mahmoud Ben ADD
ekader, interesting child Of eight years of age One
OF his wives beautiful French woman, named Juliette,
who earnestly eeated that she might not be separated from
the hero to whose fortunes she had united herself
In Abde kaer is of the middle height
The expression Of his gente and by
of warke character His complexion is pure that
of the generality Of Arabs Of distinction. He is marked with
small spots which appear have been caused by the small
pox In the middle of his forehead he slightly tatooed
His beard very black but very thick His is
Of simplicity that Is perhaps not entirely free from aeca
ton He has the appearance being about forty age
With regard to the final disposition Of this renowned chief
il is more than intmaed that the French Government will
have regard to the spuaons made his surrender al
though they ratified by prince Of the blood but will
keep him close prisoner in France send him TO fortress
the frontiers TO und rgo the melancholy fate Of Toussain
The French Government has announced to AbdeLkader
that cannot his going ST. Jean Acre on any
terms, and that with regard Egypt must first see whe-
ther the Pacha will agree receive him.
The political consequences involved in this capture are OF
the most interesting character The entire suspension OF hos
lites Africa appears certain and reduction of the
army aeady spoken of The French are an uneasy and
warlike nation and the Africa has always been con-
sdered Of employing at distance from France,
the restless spirits of the nation, as wei as to keep IN
operation great military school With the suspension of
hosties, these personages left at liberty TO plot and
scheme to their hearts content and the consequence upon
the Government will unlikely be injurious In this
spcc the surrender of Abdel Kader may prove Of
embarrassment the Government and doubt not will be
so regarded by Louis himself.