well known valour, both in the reconnoisance of the 20th, and in the engagements of both days, bestows particular commendations on the conduct of colonel Trapp of the staff, of colonel Hardegg of Schwarzenberg's hulans, of major Scheibler of Rosenberg's light horse, of lieutenant-colonel Lutz and lieutenant Laghetty and Manz of the first battalion of jagers. Lieutenantgeneral baron d'Aspre, at the head of his brave grenadiers, whom he led with the most determined intrepidity into fire, deems lieutenantcolonel Bissingen and majors Puteany, Kirchenbetter and Winiawsky, worthy of particular commendation. Sub-lieutenant count Rezewusky distinguished himself in a manner that does him the highest honour. This young man was captain in the Austrian militia, and be ing afraid at the commencement of the war that he should be obliged to remain with his battalion in the interior, he endeavoured to procure his removal to a regiment of light horse; and as there was no vacancy, he entered as a cadet and volunteer into Kienmayer's hussars, in which he was soon promoted to a sub-lieutenancy. On the attack of the grenadiers he voluntarily accompanied lieutenant-general D'Aspre into the thickest of the fire; and when the field-marshal's horse was shot under him, he sprang from his, and presented it to him with these words "You want him more than I."He then joined on foot in the assault made by the grenadiers, till a wound he received put an end to his exertions. As a reward for such extraordinary zeal, his imperial highness has appointed sub-lieute nantcount Rezewuskycaptain in the bulans. Many individual traits of

heroism are not, yet known, and consequently cannot be recorded. Thus corporal Prager of Zettivitz's took prisoner one of the enemy's chefs d'escadron before the mass of his battalion. Corporals Donner and Horner, and the privates Pressich, Herma, and Shmerha, of the battalion of prince Kinsky's legion, were cut off by a fire of musketry from their corps, and surrounded by the enemy's cavalry, they fought their way through, and rejoined their battalion. The Oberjager Fickerberger and the Unterjager Schaffer of the second battalion of jagers, penetrated into the French emperor's guard, and seized one of the enemy's captains in the midst of his ranks. The private Larda, of duke Albert's cuirassiers, retook a six-pounder which had fallen into the enemy's hands, and brought it back with its equipage. Serjeant Pap, of Chasteler's, snatched the colours of his battalion from the hands of the dying first lieutenant Cazan, who had himself taken it from the ensign who had been killed, and headed his troop with the most exemplary intrepidity. Among the artillery there are few but what highly distinguished themselves by deeds of the most daring contempt of every danger. But a grateful country will not fail to hold in honourable remembrance the departed heroes who found death in the arms of victory. In this num, ber those particularly worthy of mention are, colonel de Fiennes, of Bellegarde's;-major Dauzer, of O'Reiley's;-major Gerdech, of Froon's ;-captain Charles Kaiser and Konovsky, of Rosenberg's; captain Surgeant, of Reuss Greyz's; first lieutenant Cazan, of Chaste ler's;-and lieutenant Zakazill, of

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the artillery, who displayed the most extraordinary proofs of valour, and with his dying breath recommended his widow to the paternal care of his majesty.

From the Lisbon Gazette Extraordinary, June 1.-Letter from D. Manuel De Uria Y Llano, to his Excellency Senor Francisco De Silveira.

Most Excellent Sir-I have received a dispatch from general deValdeorras D. Jose Ranaon de Quiroga e Vria, dated in Cosoyo, the 23d current, which is as follows:"I just received from the Secretary of the Junta of Montforte, a letter of the 21st instant, of which the annexed is a copy :- Irmao, governor of Quiroga, informs me, that the French have been engaged with our army during three successive days. The principal action was at Ponte-vicevo, between Meira and Lugo, inwhich the enemylost 3,000 men in killed and prisoners, and 2,000 Germans who abandoned his standard. The firing ceased on the 20th, at ten in the morning, when a capitulation was proposed. I could not prevail upon myself to delay communicating to your excellency intelligence so agreeable. You will have the goodness to inform their excellencies the English and Portuguese generals of these events.' To which I have to add the following: "The army of the marquis de la Romana attacked the French on the side of Meira, and pursued them to Paraday. From thence the enemy retreated to Clemente, wherehewas surrounded, and a terrible fire of artillery and musketry was opened upon him. Not until many were killed, he fled towards Lugo, leav

ing in our hands three pieces of cannon among the other spoils of our victory. Our troops followed up to the gates of the city, in the full expectation that the place would be taken either by capitulation or force. By good fortune the Apostle Mazarredo who so often has sworn on the Evangelists, fealty to his king in Astorga, happened to be in Lugo, in company with Lot. Ney has escaped, and we are assured that he entered Asturias with 2,000 men, and for our consolation he will probably there remain. The English are in sight of Corunna and Ferrol, with a great number of vessels, and have determined to disembark at those places.

Farriera, 21st of May, 1809.”

The same general writes me also as follows::-"At seven o'clock this evening, I received an official dispatch of the capture of Lugo, by marshal Don Nicholas Mahi, general second in command of the army of the left, in the absence of his excellency marquis de la Romana, commander in chief. This action was glorious, not only from its important effects, but on account of the obstinate resistance of the enemy, who, in the sequel, was conquered with the loss of 4,000 men in prisoners wounded and killed. I cannot express too strongly my praises of the determined valour of the Spaniards, fromwhose exertions I expect the best results, and which have already acquired for us in this affair six pieces of artillery, and a quantity of ammunition. I hope you will communicate these acceptable articles of information, with the applause due to the brave, to generals Beresford, Silveira, and whomsoever else they may concern, accompanied also by my best acknowledgments,

by divisions to an encampment 3 leagues in advance from Betanzos towards Lugo. The last divisions of the French left Ferrol on the 21st and Corunna on the 22nd, after having in both places spiked the guns and destroyed the defences on the land side, together with the magazines and stores of every kind, and completely disarmed the places and their inhabitants. The proximity of the enemy's position continuing to hold the authorities established by the French at Corunna, in subjection, through the fear of his return, no communication being suffered with the British ships but by flag of truce, and the state of defence in which the batteries and lines on the sea side were left, ren dering it dangerous for the British to land or approach the coast in the event of the re-appearance of any of the enemy, captain Hotham on the 24th, ordered a detachment of seamen and marines to land, disable the guns on the different batteries bearing on the anchorage, offering, at the same time, to the governor the services of the detachment in rendering any assistance that might be in its power to the cause of the Spanish patriots. The cannons and mortars on the sea lines at Corunna, and in the forts commanding the bay, were accordingly dismounted on the same day, leaving untouched those on the lines towards the land which had been spiked by the enemy.

On the 26th, captain Hotham sent captain Parker, of his majesty's ship Amazon, to Ferrol, where he was received by the people with the loudest acclamations of joy, and received from the higher orders of the inhabitants the strongest possible marks of attachment to the English, and happiness at seeing

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once more amongst them an officer of that nation. The castle of San Felipe, however, was still under the command of a person appointed by marshal Ney, and attached to the French interest, with a garrison composed of a detachment of a legion, raised by the enemy during their possession of Ferrol and Corunna; and on the 27th, captain Hotham received information that the above commandant had given orders to fire on any English ships or boats that might attempt to pass the castle. In consequence, captain Hotham repaired to Ferrol in the Defiance, and landed the marines of that ship and the Amazon, with a party of armed seamen, under the direction of captain Parker, who entered the castle without opposition, preceded by a flag bearing the name of king Ferdinand VII., and the Spanish colours. The detachment then proceeded to the town of Ferrol, where it was received in the most affectionate manner by the inhabitants, and having arrested the commandant of the castle in the name of king Ferdinand, sent him on board the Defiance. The governor of Ferrol not having any means of garrisoning the castle, the guns in it were spiked, and the powder removed to the arsenal, and the place left under the command of the former governor who had been suspended by the enemy.

On the 28th, captain Hotham entered the port of Corunna, where he was informed by the governor that he had received instructions from the marquis dé la Romana, dated at Orense on the 27th, to proclaim his catholic majesty Ferdinand VII. with advice that he had dispatched a regiment from his army to attend the ceremony and

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garrison the place; the governor at the same time gave captain Hotham assurances that the port was from that hour to be considered under the control and authority of the lawful king of Spain; and the captain placed himself, and every assistance that the ships under his orders might be able to afford, at the governor's disposal.

On the 29th, major-general, the conde de Norona, captain general of Gallicia, arrived at Corunna from St. Jago, and was followed on the next day by general Carrera with about 11,000 men, forming the Conde's division of the marquis Romana's army.

The French army under marshal Ney, moved from its camp near Betanzos on the 22nd, taking the road to Lugo and Astorga. It was reported, previously to its breaking up the camp, it destroyed its baggage and heavy artillery.

On the 27th the marquis de la Romana was stated to be at Orense with general Mahi and 30,000 men. Marshal Soult's position on the 16th was said to have been at Montforte and Quiraga.

On Thursday, the 1st of August, a Court of Common Council was held at Guildhall, at which the following Resolutions were passed:

"That this court did on the 6th of April last, express its thanks and gratitude to Gwyllym Lloyd Wardle, esq. for his conduct in bringing forward and substantiating serious charges against the late commander in chief, which, notwithstanding the majority in his favour in the House of Commons, compelled his resignation. That

no circumstance has since transpired, which can, in any manner, lessen the importance of that investigation, impeach his motives, or affect the merits of the case. On the contrary, his unwearied exertions, perseverance, and fortitude, under unexampled threats and difficulties, have developed a scene of scandalous abuse and corruption, not only in the army, but in various departments of the state.

"That it has been discovered by the said investigation, that these abuses have extended, not only to the disposal of church and East India patronage, but also to the disposal of seats in the legislature, and charges have been brought forward, and proofs offered, implicating in such corrupt and illegal traffic, lord viscount Castlereagh, the honourable Spencer Perceval, and the honourable Henry Wellesley, all members of the House, and then and now holding ostensible situations in his majesty's government, a traffic, which, in the language of the Speaker of the House of Commons, Would bring a greater scandal upon the parliament and the nation than this country has ever known since parliament has had an existence.'

"That the said investigation has also led to the discovery, that the said lord Castlereagh, one of his majesty's secretaries of state, and late president of the board of control, did, in flagrant breach of his duty as a minister, abuse of his patronage, and gross violation of the constitution, place a writership in the hands of lord Clancarty, a member of the same board, for the purpose of obtaining for him a seat in parliament; which fact, the said lord Castlereagh has him

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