barricaded the middle of the bridge, which which, for several years, England has em wis effected by a device of a very daring na-ployed only to forma conspiracies against the ture. The two cuts that the Austrians had made were rendered passable by means of planks, and immediately 24 companies of light troops, selected from the divisions of Gardanne and Duhesise, precipitated them selves from the other side of the river, and on the cover of the guns of the old castle, and were soon followed by the whole of the first division, commanded by General Gardanne, The enemy defended the passage in great numbers, and made a very vigorous resistance. They were driven back, however, and pursued to the heights. The reinforcements sent by Prince Charles arrived in all directions, and continued the action with great obstinacy from four in the morning till six in the evening. The Austrians did not leave the field till they found the most vigorous exertions unavailing. We at last socceeded in driving them from all their positions and destroying their entrenchments. 7 pieces of cannon and 18 waggons are the fruit of this day's action; we have made from 14 to 1500 prisoners: they have left 1200 men on the field, and have a great number of wounded. On our side we have lost very few soldiers; we have 300 wounded, but their wounds for the most part are but trifling-Please present to his Majesty the Emperor and King this first pledge of the valour of his army of Italy; and have the goodness to remind him at the same time, of our respectful devotion and zeal in the execution of his designs. I have the honour to salute you. MASSENA.

Proclamation issued by General Menou before setting out for the Camp of Alexandria. Dated Turin, Oct. 23, 1805.

After a bloody war, which had tired the universe, the peace of Amiens restored tranquillity and hope to nations. France, scarcely recovered from convulsions which had threatened her existence, sought to repair her losses, by making her industry revive, by re-creating her marine, and re-animating her commerce; but England, that indefatigable enemy of the French name, only wished for peace, in order to renew, in silence, her connections with the Continent, and to raise new enemies against a power whom she tires with her perfidies, but who will punish her by its triumphs.-The war recommenced by sea. Napoleon assembled his invincible legions; he formed at Boulogne, by immense labours, a flotilla, on which 150,000 brave fellows were already embarked the day of vengeance was ap proaching, when the gold of the East Indies,

hero of France, or to corrupt the ministers
of some powers; when, I say, this gold put
armis in the hands of Austria and Russia, ands
in what circumstances? At the instant in
which the cabinets of these two powers-be-
lieved the French troops already on the coast
of England, and that they made themselves
sure of easy success. Is this loyalty? Is this
honourable? Is this the example of Nape-
leon? Our illustrious Emperor would think
himself dishonoured if he acted thus, and all
Frenchmen would think the same. Gene-
rosity and magnanimity always go hand in
hand with true courage.-Powers who have
conducted yourselves so disloyally, what will
you gain by recommencing the loss of your
armies, and of your importance? England
has opened for you her treasures, or rather
she has paid you for the shame with which
you are going to cover yourselves, for the
disasters which you are going to experience;
she alone will find in it her momentary ad-
vantage. Already, perhaps, does she insult
your credulity. She will cover the sea with
her ships, but she will forget her allies; she
knows no other calculation; gold is her only
thought.-People, and inhabitants of the
departments beyond the Alps, his Majesty -
the Emperor and King has confided to me.
the command of a flying camp below Alex-
andria: I am going to put myself at its head-
with it I shall be every where, I shall see
every thing. I shall travel over the depart→
ments; I hope to find faithful subjects, and
submissive to his Majesty. But if, contrary
to my expectation, I should meet with any
restless and turbulent men, seeking disorder,
leading the people from their duty, wishing
or endeavouring to renew hopes founded one
folly and ignorance, i shall then be inexora
ble; I shall punish with the greatest severity.
But I shall likewise make known to the Em-
peror and King those who, guided by the
honour and fidelity which they owe to their
Sovereign, merit his good will and that of his
country. I am convinced, before hand, that
they will be agreat majority.People, remem→
ber constantly that the contributions should be
paid with the greatest exactness, that the
conscripts ought to march with rapidity to
join the corps for which they are destined.
Let them follow the example of the brave
26th regiment of chasseurs, which, almost
wholly composed of Piedmontese, have ace
quired immortal glory, by beating and put
ting to flight the regiment and cuirassiers of
the Archduke Ferdinand People, second
my efforts also against robbers and thieves?
your interest recommends it I shall watch,

every storm which menaced it during the preceding centuries. Its intrinsic vigour is still undecayed. There still exists in the breast of those good and loyal men, for whose prosperity and tranquillity I combat, that antient patriotic spirit which is ready to make every sacrifice, and to dare every thing, to save what must be saved; their throne and their independence, the national honour and the national prosperity.-From this spirit of patriotism on the part of my subjects, I expect, with a proud and tranquil con fidence, every thing that is great and good; but above all things, unanimity, and a quick, firm, and courageous co-operation in every measure, that shall be ordered, to keep the rapid strides of the enemy off from our fron tier, until those numerous and powerful auxiliaries can act, which my exalted ally, the Emperor of Russia, and other powers, have destined to combat for the liberties of Europe, and the security of thrones and of nations. Success will not forsake a just cause for ever; and the unanimity of the Sovereigns, the proud manly courage, and the conscious strength of their people, will scon obliterate the first disasters. Peace will flourish again; and in my love, my gratitude, and their own prosperity, my faithful subjects will find a full compensation for every sacrifice which I am obliged to require for their own preservation.---In the name, and at the express command of the Emperor and King, FRANCIS COUNT SAURAU.

equally by a regard to my own dignity, and to the feelings of my heart, I adopted, for the re-establishment of tranquillity, the se curity of my states, and the promotion of a general peace, his views were fully disclosed, and no choice was left between war, and unarmed, abject submission!-Under these circumstances, I took hold of that hand which the Emperor of Russia, animated by the noblest feelings in behalf of the cause of justice and independence, stretched forth to support me. Far from attacking the throne of the Emperor of France, and keeping steadily in view the preservation of peace, which we so publicly and sincerely stated to be our only wish, we declared in the presence of all Europe, that we would, in no event, interfere in the internal concerns of France, nor make any alteration in the new constitution which Germany, received after the peace of Luneville.' Peace and independence were the only objects which we wished to attain; no ambitious views, no intention, such as that since ascribed to me, of subjugating Bavaria, had any share in our councils-But the Sovereign of France, totally regardless of the general tranquillity, listened not to these overtures. Wholly absorbed in himself, and occupied only with the display of his own greatness and omnipotence, he collected all his force, compelled Holland and the Elector of Baden to join him; whilst his secret ally, the Elector Palatine, false to his sacred promise, voluntarily delivered himself up to him; violated, in the most insulting manner, the neutrality of the King of Prussia, at the very moment that he had given the most solemn promises to respect it; and by these violent proceedings he succeeded in surrounding and cutting off a part of the troops which I had ordered to take a position on the Danube and the Iller, and finally, in compelling them to surrender, after a brave resistance.-A proclamation no less furious than any to which the dreadful period of the French revolution gave birth, was issued, in order to animate the French army to the highest pitch of courage.-Let the intoxication of success, or the unhallowed and iniquitous spirit of revenge, actuate the foe: calm and firm I stand in the midst of 25 millions of people, who are dear. to my heart, and to my family. I have a claim upon their love, for I desire their hap-made us suspect that they were advancing too piness, I have a claim upon their assistance; for whatever they venture for the throne, they venture for themselves, their own families, their posterity, their own happiness and tranquillity, and for the preservation of all that is sacred and dear to them.-With fortituce the Austrian monarchy arose from

CONTINENTAL WAR. -Austrian Official·
Accounts relative to the Operations of the
War, From the Vienna Court Gazette, Oct.
20, 1805.

1, Action at Wertingen, the 8th October,
under the Command of the Fiela-Marshal
Baron AUFFENBERG. On the evening of
the 7th Oct. Field-Marshal Lieut. Baron Auf-
fenberg was detached from Guntzburgh to
Wertingen, with six battalions of grenadiers,
three hattalions of fusilcers, two squadrons of
cuirassiers, of the Duke Albert's regiment,
and two squadrons of light-horse of Latour, to
frustrate the enemy's intentions, who had:
passed the Danube near Donauwerb.
the following day, in the forenoon, the ene-
my made several motions, which seemed tod
threaten our division at Wertingen, and

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attack the same with a considerable force. As they developed, themselves more and more, and especially by the march of some strong columns towards Zunimmershausen, and to the road of Guntzburgh, their intentions became more and more evident: at last the battalions of infantry, which stood

Guinzburgh: All farther attacks, and the pastage of the rivers were given up and quite troops retreated to Ulm, daring the nightdi from thegth to the 10th Our loss in kuled92 cannot yet be stated, as the regiments havo)not yet had time to send in their lists:22 About 500 wounded have remained behind in the hospitals at Guntzburgh, and neat 600 men have been taken prisoners by the enemy. They have also taken one piece of of cannon of the regiment of Spork infantry.

at Wertingen, at a great distance from the army, were attacked with the greatest in petuosity, by a more numerous cavalry of the enemy and, notwithstanding the gal lantry shewn by the repeated exertions of our two divisions of cavalry, to support the infantry, they, were too weak to withstand such a force. The loss on our side was one officer and 100 men-killed, 12 officers and 220 men wounded, and 52 officers and 1469 men taken prisoners. The battalions: of Spork and Archduke Lewis grenadiers have suffered the most; three stand of colours, six pieces of cannon, and several caissons, have also fallen into the hands of the enemy. The Field Marshal Lieut. Auffenberg was missed the next day, and supposed to be taken prisoner.

2. Action of Guntzburgh, the 9th of Oct. between the Imperial and Royal Army, and the 6th Division of the French Army, under the Command of Marshal Ney

3. Action near Ulm, the 11th October, be-'. tween the Imperial and Royal Army, and » the 6th Division of the French Army under the Command of Marshal Ney.

On the 11th of October, at noon, the right wing of the Imperial and Royal Army, before Ulm, was attacked with great impetuosity by the French Army of Observation under Marshal Ney. The French intended ́ to take Ulm by a coup de main, under cover of that attack. Our right wing repelled all the attacks of the enemy with the greatest perseverance and courage. At the same time the Field-Marshal Lieutenant Mack caused a considerable part of our left wing to advance, and succeeded in turning the right wing of the enemy, of which two regiments of cavalry, and two regiments of infantry, were almost entirely cut to pieces. The enemy retreated in the greatest disor der, and dropt down the Danube, leaving about 1500 killed behind them on the field of battle. We have taken from 8 to 900 prisoners, 11 pieces of cannos, and twentycaissons, with a number of other waggons, and a deal of baggage; amongst the latter. was that of General Dupont. The FieldMarshal Lieutenants Prince Schwartzenberg, Count Klenau, and Count Giulay, the cuirassier regiments of the Archduke Albert, and of Mack, and the regiment of light horse of Latour, have particularly distinguished themselves; all the other Generals and officers, as well as all the other troops, have shewn the utmost perseverance and steadiness, with the greatest activity and courage. Our loss hardly amounts to a few hundred. The action, and the pursuit of the enemy, lasted till a late hour in the night.

On the 8th of Oct. a division of the Imperial and Royal Army advanced from Ulm to Guntzburgh, to assemble in that quarter the regiments which were still absent, and arriving from their cantonments; and afterwards, if circumstances should be favourable, to proceed again to the right bank of the Danube, and march against the enemy, if they, should attempt to pass that river. On the 9th the army encamped near Guntzburgh, leaning its right upon the village of Simlach, and the left upon Reisersburgh, The bridges on the Danube were occupied as far as Leipheim; the Austrian General D'Aspres was posted also on the left bank of the Danube, with a corps of light troops, to send out some picquets, and to get intelligence relative to the enemy. No sooner was the camp of Guntzburgh formed, but the corps under General D'Aspres was compelled to retreat to the other side of the Danube, with some loss, and the said General himself became missing on the occasion.Thereupon the enemy, under the conmmand of Marshal Ney, advanced with a considerable force to the bridges of the Danube, attempted to pass over them, and to drive our troops from the bank. During the whole afternoon their exertions were fruitless: but, towards the evening, a strong column of the enemy succeeded in overpowering the bridge of the highway near Guntzburgh, VIENNA, Oct. 26. In the evening of the ~7 and entered that town, The division of 14th Oct., H. R. H. the Archduke Ferdi Blankenstein hussars charged this close co- nand, with a division of the Grand Army, lumn with much bravery, but as the latter consisting chiefly of cavalry, broke up from had already reached in part, the adjoining the vicinity of Ulm, and accompanied by wood, the division was obliged to retreat. Field-Marshal Prince Schwartzenburg, diz Thus, when night came on, the enemy re-rected his march through Franconia. On vì mained master of the right bank, near the 19th. Oct, his head-quarters were at

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the re-inforcements which have proceeded thither, by forced marches, from the Army in Italy, and which, under Field Marshals Chasteller and Saint Julien, defend the northern passes-The united Russian and Austrian army, under the Russian and Imperial Commanders Kutusow and Field-Marshals Meerveld and Kienmayer, cowers the Inn.. The second very numerous Russian army, under General Buxhoevden, is advancing with rapid strides to form a junction with it.: The magnanunous resolutions of the Sovereigns of Russia and Prussia justify the most consoling expectations. All these considerations combined with the powerful assistance. of the brave and generous Hungarians, will form a satisfactory whole, and in all other respects nothing will be omitted which can contribute to the common safety.

Guntzenhausen, a little town in the Princi pality of Anspach, where H. R. H., with the whole of his troops, met with that reception which was to be expected from our very friendly relations with the court of Prussia. A number of the enemy were made prisoners, and many pieces of artile ry fell into his hands, during this retreat into the Upper Palatinate. Besides the division of the Grand Army, which at an earlier period was detached from it under FieldMarshal Kienmayer, and which is at present united with the first Imperial Russian Army on the Inn, another division has likewise effected its retreat in safety to the Tyrolese, under the command of Field-Marshal Jellachich-In the mean time the division which remained at Ulm had to sustain the most furious attacks. On the 14th of Oct., in particular, a hot and bloody engagement took place. The contest was carried on at VIENNA, Oct. 30.-His Royal Highness. all the points round Ulm, and particularly the Archduke Charles, Minister at War, on the mountains of Michel, Galgen, and and Commander in Chief in Italy, has comKuhe, with the utmost fury, with great loss municated advices from his head-quarters at on both sides, and with various success. St. Stephano, of the date Oct. 19th, that Superiority of numbers, but particularly the the enemy, on the 18th, at five in the morn-? position of the French army, which nothing ing, commenced hostilities, by a brisk fire but the previous violation of the Prussian of artillery and small arms on several points territory could have rendered fortunate, de- of the Adige. His object was to engage the cided the day in favour of the foe. By this attention of the army at several places, and: circumstance, and by the greatest sacrifices, attempt a passage; and he, in fact, suc-. they purchased, at a very dear rate, what ceeded in passing the river near Verona, and advantages they obtained. On the 17th of likewise at Bonavigo. The passage at the Oct., as we have just learned, the division former of these places could not be contested of the Imperial and Royal army, which still with him, on account of his advantageous occupied Ulm, being completely surrounded situation, protected by Castel Vecchio; and by a concentered force, and, notwithstand- at the latter it was favoured by á strongly ing the most courageous exertions, being in- fortified island in the Adige, and the assistcapable of any longer defending themselves ance of several mills and boats. "H. 'R. H., in unfinished fortifications, found themselves judging that his right wing, resting against under the lamentable necessity of assenting Caldiero, would be strong enough to resist to propositions of capitulation. The terms the enemy near Verona, and feeling more however, of the capitulation are not yet disquietude for his left wing, proceeded on known; and as regular official details could the 18th, in the evening, with the centre not be forwarded during this unintermitted, of his army, towards Caddi-Setto, in order and almost unexampled contest, we are as to attack the enemy at day-break,' in' three little capable of giving any further informa- coluinns, at Albaredo, Pilastro, and St. tion, relative to the other proximate and re- Stephano di Minerva, near Bonavigo; he mote circumstances which accompannied did not, however, wait this attack, but left this event. The loss is most certainly heavy the bank of the Adige in the night, and and afflicting, but it is neither overwhelming destroyed his bridge. H.-R. H on his nor decisive; for the extensive dominions of return to St. Stephano," learned that the the Austrian Monarchy, inhabited by a peo- enemy had in ke manier abandoned the ple so brave and loyal, have still sufficient heights he had occupied near Verona, and resources left to retrieve it, and again to con- retired under the artillery of Castel Vecchio, ciliate the smiles of fickle fortune.-Tyrol and that he had left on this side only one is covered by the troops which formerly oc- post, under the protection of his batteries, cupied it, and which have since been joined which H. R. H. proposed to attack the next by the corps under Field-Marshal Jellachich; day. The enemy has as yet attempted noby its militia, its levy-in-mass, and the loything against the Tyrol, nor against the alty and courage of its inhabitants, and by troops posted on the Inn. The battles he