Richmond Enquirer

COUNTER-REVOLUTION IN SPAIN.

London August 5.—Extract of a letter from St. James, (Gallicia,) dated July 22.... "We are at this moment surrounded by war; the Counter Revolution has broken out in the greatest force. A Junta, which styles itself Apostolic, has assembled on the borders of the Miño, which separates Portugal from Gallicia. All persons of note, who had taken refuge in Portugal from the vexations to which they were subjected in consequence of the Revolution, hasten from all quarters to join this Junta. The Duke de Infantado was at Valentia three days ago, and would pass the Miño yesterday to put himself at the head of the Insurgents. Three thousand armed peasants this morning marched upon Orense, and the constituted authorities fled; another corps of insurgents marched from the neighbourhood of Corunna, along the sea-coast, and occupies the peninsula of St. Ann. We expect every moment to see them within our walls. It is said that the Apostolic Junta has established itself at Tui. The rallying cry of this army is "God and the King." and its avowed aims to preserve the ancient liberties of the Spanish Monarchy. It is remarked, that the peasantry are armed with excellent English muskets, and that they are all animated with great enthusiasm. A great portion of the regiment of the Guides joined them at Rizo.

On receiving information of this movement, the Junta of Corunna declared itself permanent, and all possible military measures have been taken. The immediate arrival here has been announced to us of Colonel Espinosa, with the battalions of Arragon and Castile, and the marine division which is stationed at Muxía. Our Archbishop has received orders to repair instantly to Corunna; it is said at this moment, that after a somewhat vigorous conflict on the Miño, nearly the whole of the regiment of Pontevedra passed over to the Insurgents.

"P.S. It is announced that in the course of yesterday, after some sharp skirmishing, the Battalion of Burgos was put to flight, and that the Insurgents have entered Orense. This requires confirmation. The confusion which prevails here at this moment will not permit of my collecting sufficient information. What is certain is, that the militia of Corunna, mustered in haste to the number of 100, have refused to take part against the Insurgents, and that the Junta is in a state of consternation."