OFFICIAL PAPERS. SPANISH REVOLUTION.-Proclamation, da ted Oviedo, July 17, 1808, continued from page 246.

Which is most precious, the gold of the mine, or the blood of man? If your civic virtue should not command, the sacrifice, your mercenary interest will extort it. Your incorporation, sanctified by authority, your political existence, the possession of your property, your individual security, all depend upon the success of this war. Our independence cannot be resigned until these Laustrious seminaries of sanctity and wisdom are surrendered until these solid columns of religion and of the state tumble to the earth -until the public right shall be annihilated and Spain itself subverted. Happy country! this day you receive from your favourite sons the most acceptable proofs of their tenderness and love, of their affection and gratitude, for the protection they have received from you through successive ages. To-day they return to you the riches they have received, for the splendour you have conferred, for your pious generosity, for your ardent zeal, in sustaining the religion and the customs of their ancestors, those customs originating in the sublime morality of the Gospel, within whose sacred vase is inclosed, and will be for ever inclosed, the preservation of your empire and the power of your monarchy. Rch men of every description! Open your coffers, and discharge your duty to your Country, and be confident that her ungrateful children will receive her anathema, and will not escape her vengeance. -Spaniards! we all defend one common cause. We are all passengers on board the ship Independence, which is already launched, and must either swim or sink, according as she is navigated by us. There is only one mean of salvation for us, and that is, that the whole nation, armed, hasten to exterminate the banditti by whom we are invaded, and to punish them for their atrocities. Warriors! present yourselves in the field of glory. I do not attempt to excite your valour; you are Spaniards, and therefore, you are brave and honourable; but, in one respect, I may give you advice, although you are Spaniards. I recommend to you, in the name of your country, the most severe discipline, and the most implicit obedience to your commanders. Without discipline, you can neither have an army nor victory. Without discipline, valour is useless, and numbers impotent. Discipline supplies every thing, and without her

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every thing must be deficient. Appreciate her then rightly; for, alas, if you are conquered, you will become the contempt of nations, and the victims of tyranny. you see that these fierce pretenders rush upon us? They outrage, they lay waste, they destroy; nothing can satiate their ferocity. But if, in your turn, you should become conquerors, let the martial spirit by which you are animated be restrained within the limits of reason and justice. Let humanity, compassion, and beneficence, be the device of your banners; above all, let not the name of Spaniard be stained by that iniquity and sacrilege which you detest in your enemies; and then your grateful country will confer upon you her abundant benefits, and your names will be engraved on the sublime edifice of Spanish independence. I may address you as conquerors, although you have not already vanquished. One province only, the cradle of heroes, the moment war was declared, filled the enemy with terror. Yes, Spaniards, from that happy instant the lion was attacked with a fever, from which he will never escape.-The victory you are about to ac complish will establish an alliance between Spain and the most powerful, the most wise, and the most polished nation of the earthwith the only country which this second Machiavel could not seduce-Great Britain ! The alliance that the infamous traitor broke for our misery and ruin; that assassin of our nation, that devouring monster, whose immense rapine provided an asylum for our enemy; that alliance, countrymen, has been generously restored by the only empire which has been able to maintain its honour and independence, and to which is reserved the lofty distinction of restoring enslaved Europe. Of what consequence then is the renowned power of Napoleon? The world itself depends upon the union of those two great nations.-F. P. G. D. C. An Address to his Army, by the most Excellent Signior D. Francis Xavier De Castanos, Commandant of the Camp at St. Roche, now General in Chief of the Army of the Andalusians.

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A man, upon whom flattery and meanness alone have conferred the title of hero-a man full of ambition, and the petty band of slaves who surround him, have formed the great project of subjugating us. ception, perfidy, and treason, have hitherto been the instruments of so ill-premeditated, an enterprise. The Spaniards will doubtless unite, and cause their most sacred rights.

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public, that by a dispatch received this day, by express, from the most excellent Signior D. Francisco Xavier Castanos, captain-general of the forces of Andalusia, of which a literal extract is annexed, a convincing proof is given of the military talents with which the operations have been conducted, inasmuch as the results exactly correspond with the well digested plan which had been formed. So fortunate have they been, that from the very first encounter, the enemy has continued to fly with the utmost disgrace, and his flight has been a complete rout; this effect having been produced by events which he certainly could not have prevented.

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Most Serene Signiors,-In my dispatch of the 17th, I acquainted you with the state of our operations and proceedings. On the 13th, general Reding wrote to inform me, that at nine in the morning he had entered Baylen with his own division and that of the Marquis de Compeigne, which I had ordered to join him; and that the enemy were retreating from that place to Guaraoman, having left behind only a grand guard, which was put to the rout. I instantly wrote to Gen. Reding to attack Andujar in flank, with the two divisions, whilst I should attack it in front. I was preparing to execute my plan at day-break this morning, when, at two o'clock, I was apprized that the enemy were evacuating Andujar, and making a precipitate flight by the road to Madrid. cannot conceal my surprize, that the inhabitants of Andujar did not give me the slightest notice of this movement.-Finding that the enemy were making their escape from me, I ordered General La Pena, with his division and some reinforcements, to barrass their rear; a disposition so much the more proper, as I had just received a letter from Gen. Reding, informing me that he had marched from Baylen at three in the morning, with the intention of making his attack upon Andujar at eleven; so that, in consequence of his active and opportune movement, Dupont will find himself placed between these two divisions and that of General La Pena. I flatter myself that the result will correspond with the well combined dispositions of the plan.-Your highnesses may hourly expect intelligence of the intended attack of to-day, for which every thing is prepared.-I occupy this city with the division of General Jones, where I have taken a position adapted to circumstances. The enemy have left 300 sick; and it is beJieved that General Vedel was killed in the affair of Mengibar.- bave also received advice from Commandant Cruz, that he had proceeded with his sharp-shooters to

Los Banos, in order to cover the movements of the respective divisions; and if Colonel Baldecanos has followed my instructions to him, a most favourable opportunity will occur, of occupying Despenaperros; since, in a dispatch which we have intercepted, dated the 16th, from the chief of the staff of the French army at Baylen, to the com mandant of Santa Elena, the latter is directed to march to Guarraman, leaving only 500 men at that point.-May God preserve your serene highnesses many years.--Head Quarters at Andujar, 8 o'clock in the morning, July 19, 1608.-The Most Serene Sig. nior XAVIER DE CASTANOS --The Most Serene Signiors the President and Members of the Supreme Junta of Government.

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By the same Courier extraordinary has been received a dispatch from the most excellent Signior Count de Tilli, a member of the supreme junta, which, in addition to the communication from his excellency the general in chief, mentions the deplorable situation to which the enemy has reduced the town of Andujar. It is undoubtedly a matter of surprize, however well practised these banditti are in the art of corruption, that there should be room to suspect any the inhabitants of that place of disloyalty, or adhering to the enemy. But should thes suspicions be confirmed, they may well tremble at the example which this supreme authority is preparing, in order to satisfy the public, and to prevent similar proceed ings in other places which may have the misfortune to fall into the enemy's hands. This dispatch also contains the inventories of two magazines which the French let behind them at Andujar; but as it likewise mentions a third, which there had not been. time to examine, and as we are in expectation of the still more fortunate results of a decisive action, the whole of the requisite details will be subsequently communicated. JUAN BAUTISTA PARDO, Secretary.

Corunna, July 30-Marshal Bessieres having written to his excellency Don. Joaquim Blake, in the usual style of Buonaparte's generals, with the view of bringing about the destruction of this country, and the annihilation of its inhabitants, the general has, in reply, addressed to him the following letter:

July 24-Senor General. I return thanks to your excellency for the humane treatment which you assure me has been given to the Spanish prisoners; and, on my part, I assure you, that the French do not mistake Spanish generosity. It belongs to your excelleucy and to me, to banish from our at

mies that ferocity which does not belong to the truly brave. Good soldiers fight with spirit, and esteem their enemies in proportion to the firm resistance they experience from them.-From your excellency's wellknown character, such are, I believe, the principles by which your conduct is guided. -I am also convinced, that your excellency will know how to appreciate my frank and decided declaration, which is, that I acknowledge no sovereign except Fernando de Bourbon, or his legitimate heirs. But if it happen that this unfortunate family should be completely extinguished, I should then only acknowledge for my sovereign the people of Spain, lawfully represented in general Cortes. This manner of thinking is not confined to me alone; I express to you the sentiments of all the army, and of the whole nation, with the exception of a small number of men, who are governed by the most interested self-interest. Be persuaded that I inform you of the real state of things Do not mistake the forced submission of some towns, occupied by French troops, for a real change of opinion in the inhabitants. Undeceive, therefore, your emperor, and if it be true that he possesses a philanthropic mind, he will renounce the project of subduing Spain. Whatever partial suc casse, he may obtain, it is evident that his brother can never reign in this country, unless he reign over a desert covered with the bond of Spaniards, and of the troops emplayed in this unjust enterprize. Notwithstanding the aversion with which I view the Cause you support, I assure your excellency that I entertain for you that high consideration which is due to your eminent personal qualities. JOAQUIM BLAKE, general-inchief of the army of Gallicia.

The following has been published, by order of the government :-

On the 28th inst. Marshal Bessieres transmitted a second letter to our general in chief, to which he requested a satisfactory answer, informing him that, with all due respect to his good opinion, it was his duty to avoid the effusion of blood, it being certain that the Bourbons, whom the general mentioned, never could reign, while France and the greater part of Europe existed in their present state. He also informs the general, that he is anxious to see him, and appoints a place of interview. To this letter was sent the following answer :-July 28, 1808. Signior Marshal,-I have, with due respect, received your excellency's letter, and have to repeat my thanks to you for having set at liberty the 4 or 500 prisoners whom you took in the battle of Rio Seco, and

whom your excellency describes as peasants of Galicia. They are nevertheless regular soldiers, being recruits incorporated with the troops of the line, though they do not wear the uniform. In explaining this circumstance, my intention is not to release myself from acknowledging the generous conduct your excellency has manifested towards those people, but to guard against the possibility of their upon any occasion receiving, in consequence of any misconception, a species of treatment which they do not deserve, and which, from the sentiments manifested by your excellency, could not but be painful to your own feelings. Your excellency will always find me disposed to alleviate, as far as possible, all the horrors of war, flattering myself that in this respect I shall only imitate your conduct. But, Signior general, I am not at liberty to agree to the conference which you are pleased to propose to me, nor to enter into any discussion upon the subject which we should have to agitate on such an occasion. -Your exceliency informs me, that the Bourbon family has ceased to reign in Spain; and that, in order to replace them on the throne, it would be first necessary to destroy France, and a great part of Europe. What, then, is the great crime committed by that family? Can it be the frank, faithful, and intimate friendship and alliance, which have united it to France during the space of 13 years? But in attempting to make any reflections I exceed my limits it is my duty to confine myself to the entreaty that your excellency will abandon the project of altering the opinion which I have already so decidedly pronounc ed upon the subject. Your excellency would doubtless take offence, were I to propose to you a change of party, and that you should abandon the emperor whom you have sworn to support; and most assuredly you should reflect that, upon the same principles, I ought not to listen to your excellency's proposals, nor is it fitting that your excellency should address them to a man of honour.-Such is the esteem and admiration, Signior general, in which I hold your excellency's military talents, that I glory in having opposed to me so distinguished an antagonist; and with respect to the final issue of the present struggle, I repose myself with confidence on the Divine Providence, to whom it belongs to decide the fate of armies and of nations, and who, sooner or later, will look with a favourable eye upon the most just cause which is defended by all true Spaniards. I beg leave to repeat to your excellency, Signior Marshal, the assurances of my high consideration.-JOAQUIM BLAKE.

dated Oviedo, July 26.

Noble inhabitants of Asturias! What panic terror has taken hold of your hearts? A remote danger affrights you! an imaginary invasion terrifies you!-Do you not know, that the whole power of Rome in the zenith of its splendor, and with her emperor at her head, has not been able to add this small province to her empire? Have you forgot, that the innumerable hosts of barbarians which Africa has vomited into our peninsula, have found their tomb amidst these rocks! You are, peradventure, afraid of the threats of the conquerors of Jena and Austerlitz. Away with these ideas, spread by our enemies to dishearten you. The

French armies that had filled the world with their name, lie prostrate in the dust; the remainder is holding in coercion the unhappy that have been sacrificed to the ambition of their chief. In Spain we have but few soldiers, raw, inexperienced, weakened by fatigue, incapable of undertaking the conquest of an invincible country. They will face the danger if their chiefs bid them; but what will be their fate? Will they return? They will, if you refuse to imitate your forefathers; but if you attack the enemy with fury and desperation, they will be astonished, and you will immolate them like victims unable even to help themselves. They shall fall to your feet in heaps, from terror, and from the irresistible weight of your robust arms. Cast away your muskets, attack them with arms still more cruel, with implements of husbandry, with the same which your arms are accustomed to handle, and then you will shortly see the disparity betwixt you and them. The cavalry and artillery, in which their principal force consists, cannot avail them among you all the rest is a contemptible mass, without vigour, without fortitude, at the utmost knowing to fire a musket, helpless and forlorn the moment you close in with them. Arouse! Take heart! You will have the pledge of victory with you, and be assured the French will not invade you; if they dare, we shall entomb them among the mountains and vallies that surround us. What! think you that before they reach your towns, even the nearest to Castile, they will not experience the havock of the artillery, and of the troops that garrison our ports? The wise dispositions of the Supreme Junta, the precise and appropriate orders of the commander in chief, will they not repress the impetuosity of those ruffians, and not preserve the people against he effects which the invasion might occa

mighty, pastors of the people, when you hear the tremendous voice of danger, unite your flock, exhort them and conduct them to the field of honour! Generous gentlemen, ye that have such influence on the minds of the pacific villagers, when you see the flame spreading and raging among the mountains, sally forth to preserve the val lies from the conflagration, taking with you as many as can contribute to its extinction! Arouse, Asturians! and be constant in your valour if any Frenchman escapes from the army, let him find in you the fate prepared for yourselves! Let them know at once that you will receive them according to their desert, and perhaps the timely notice will detain them; if not, rush on and confirm the lustre already hereditary to your name. Let the world know, that the As turias have for the third time repulsed thei proud invaders, and that extermination awaits them!

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Placard affixed in the most Public Places of Seville, to rouse the People to the Resis tance of French Domination and Tyranny

Gallant Sevillians,--War is not alway clothed in horrors; there is a kind of peac more fatal than a field of battle, drenche in blood and strewed with-bodies of the slair A townsman of your own, who has just be held the capital of Spain in a state of slavery which our enemies call a state of peace, b been able to compare the oppressed and de graded state of its unfortunate inhabitan with the noble attitude of defence in whic Andalusia stands. A month ago, the Sp niards had lost their country. Seville h restored it to life more glorious than eve and those fields which for so many yea have seen no steel but that of the ploug share, are going, amidst the splendour armis, to prove the new cradle of th adored country. No, no humanity do not shudder at the sound of war; it wish it a thousand times more than the slow a interminable evils of slavery. Ah, sa your townsman, were you to behold yo brethren groaning and shrieking in chains which perfidy has thrown arou them! The most respectable citizen is e posed to suffer the insolence of the m contemptible soldier of our enemy. every step he has to endure, at least, insult of being eyed with the disdain of conqueror to the conquered. The inha tants of Madrid, strangers, at it were, a by sufferance in their own houses, can enjoy one moment's tranquillity. The F lic festivals, established by immemorial c tom, the attendance on religious ordinan

are considered as pretexts for insurrection, and threatened with being interrupted by discharges of cannon. Distrust reigns in every heart, and the smallest noise makes the citizens tremble in the bosoms of their families. The enemy, from time to time, run to arms, in order to keep up the impression of terror with which they were struck by the massacres of the 2d and 3d of May. Then their pale countenances announce the recollection of the lot of these unhappy victims; all fly to their houses, lock their doors, then hardly think themselves safe. One is in fear for his children, another for his wife, and a third for his friends. Madrid is a prison, of which the gaolers take pleasure in terrifying the pri soners, by alarms, in order to keep them quiet. What a wide difference between that situation and yours, my beloved countrymen! I could not refrain from tears of joy, on viewing the city in which I drew my first breath, and to see it in a situation so glorious. The noble military ardour, the flame of patriotism, the generous love of independence, are alive in your breasts, united with the love and submission to those laws and that authority which you have established. History will delineate you as a model, of which there are few examples in the world. The power of the people has preserved to them its independence. Submission and confidence in the magistrates free them from the horrors of anarchy. You have fulfilled the wishes and hopes of all the lovers of their country. This becoming obedience has given an incredible energy to the Convention (la Junta) in whom you have reposed your confidence. Who will believe, that in little more than thirty days, and amidst the hurry and noise of war, the political, economical, and military administration of a kingdom could thus be duly organised? Such is the power of patriotism and sincerity under the guidance of enlightened minds! Seville is the terror of our enemies, the hope of Spain, and the glory of her sons.-Fly-fly to the field of honour. Happy you who can partake in the victory which is awaiting you. Fly, while there are still enemies to combat. Life or death, in such a crisis, is indifferent. You, who shall return, shall receive the reward of gratitude in the embraces of your country, which shall proclaim you her deliverers. And you, whom Heaven destines to seal with your blood the independence of your nation, the honour of your women, and the purity of the religion which you profess, do not dread the anguish of the last moments; remember in these moments that

there are in our hearts inexhaustible tears of tenderness, to shed over your graves; and fervent prayers, to which the Almighty Father of mercies will lend an ear, to grant you a glory superior to that which those who survive you shall enjoy. Conquer or die, noble Andalusians. There is no danger but in flight. Conquer or die, and victory is ours.

St. Yago, June 29.-The Supreme Junta of this principality hasten to communicate to this kingdom the information they have received from our deputies in Great Britain, whose government offers a succour not only to this principality, but every other principality of this kingdom, as will be seen by the annexed copy of the letter of the English minister to our deputies.

His Britannic Majesty's Declaration to the Envoys of Asturias. Dated @jice of Fo reign Affairs, 12th June.

MY LORDS-I have laid before my sovereign the letter which you were authorised by the junta of the principality of Asturias to deliver to me, together with the powers entrusted to you by the junta, entreating, in their name, his Majesty's assistance. His Majesty has desired me to assure your excellencies, that he feels the warmest interest in the resolution of the principality of Asturias to sustain against the atrocious usurper of France a contest in favour of the independence of the Spanish monarchy: that his Majesty is disposed to grant every kind of assistance to efforts so magnanimous and praise-worthy-His Majesty has, therefore, ordered me to declare, that no time shall be lost in embarking for the port of Gijon the succours that you require, as being the most pressingly necessary; he will besides send a naval force capable of protecting the coast of Asturias against any attempt which France may make, and of introducing troops by sea into the country-bis Majesty will make further efforts in support of so just a cause. His Majesty has also ordered me to declare to your excellencies, his readiness, to extend the same succours to every other part of the Spanish monarchy which may be animated by the same spirit of the inhabitants of Asturias, as well as his Majesty's sincere desire to renew those ties of friendship which subsisted so long between the two nations, and to direct his united efforts against any power which may evince hostile intentions against Spain, as well as Great Britain.-I recommend to your excellencies to communicate, as soon as possible, to the junta, the manuer in which his Majesty has received the proposals transmitted by your excellencies. A vessel has been got