debouch upon Preiserdorf and Hartofen, in order to develope the left of Bonnet's division, whilst a second column from Burkrain had already begun to emerge from the forest and advance by a cross road upon Hohenlinden. Hohenlinden. But the two last battalions of the 103rd, the battalions of grenadiers, the 76th, the 13th dragoons, and the 19th cavalry were placed by échelons upon the several openings. These, in conjunction with Bonnet's division succeeded not only in keeping the enemy in check, but even in repulsing them with loss.

"General Heudelet's brigade having skirted the wood and driven the enemy as far as Haag, I directed that it should return towards Schnauping with the 8th regiment of chasseurs, in order to follow the enemy, who seemed to be obtaining some success on our left. This brigade took up its position in front of the village, and was upon the flank of the enemy, who had taken up theirs behind Burkrain. It was now seven o'clock in the evening.

"The combined movements of the neighbouring divisions, together with the vigorous exertions of that under my command, made us masters of eighty pieces of cannon, an immense number of ammunition-waggons, many pairs of colours, and about six thousand prisoners, among whom were several general officers and a great number of distinguished field officers.

"The brigadier-generals of my division generally, the officers of every rank, and the men of every

corps, did their duty on this memorable day. The emulation in deeds of glory displayed by so large a portion of the troops under my command, prevents me from naming for the present those who distinguished themselves in such a manner as to deserve the notice of the general-in-chief and of the government; nevertheless, from my personal observations, I must, my dear general, request the following promotions:

"The rank of general of brigade for Adjutantgeneral Ruffin, on account both of former services and of his conduct during the present battle.

"The rank of adjutant-commandant for Commandant Passinges, one of my aides-de-camp, chefde-bataillon and acting head of the staff of my division, in reward for his talents and courage, of which he furnished a signal instance in charging at the head of twenty-five chasseurs of the 8th, a large body of cuirassiers and hussars forming the escort of the Archduke John, who was forced to detach more than a hundred and fifty men to drive him back; he retreated with order, and after wounding several of the enemy with his own hand, rejoined his corps covered with blood.

"The rank of chef-de-brigade in the 103rd for Citizen Brayer, chef-de-bataillon in the same corps; a promotion due to his zeal, courage and talents.

"The rank of chef-de-bataillon in the 103rd for Citizen Schwiter, captain-adjutant-major in the same corps. This promotion is solicited by the corps itself, a daily witness of the merit of this officer.

"The rank of captain in the 2nd regiment of hussars for Citizen Daiker, lieutenant in the 4th hussars; this officer having quitted the former corps only since the last organization. Citizen Daiker has already distinguished himself by his valour and capacity. On the present occasion he had a horse killed under him, and another wounded.

"For Citizen Randon, lieutenant engineer-geographer, his confirmation in that rank, which he has been unable yet to obtain, although he has performed its duties ever since 1791. I ask for this confirmation in favour of Citizen Randon's talents and capacity in this branch of the service.

"For Citizen Perrier, private in the 9th hussars, and orderly to Adjutant-commandant Ruffin, the rank of quarter-master-serjeant, in justice to his courage, and to the services he has rendered since the opening of this campaign, more particularly on the 12th, when his horse was wounded."

Such was the fate of the archduke's forces. Pressed and forced back upon each other, the columns could not withstand the shock of the French army, and they either dispersed or laid down their arms. The lateral columns were not more fortunate. Before night the French had taken a hundred pieces of cannon and eleven thousand prisoners. Six thousand Austrians were left dead on the field of battle, whilst the French had not three thousand hors-de-combat.

Having achieved this splendid feat, the republicans

made ready to gather the fruits of their victory. They accordingly marched upon the Inn, and prepared to turn the Tyrol, for the purpose of seizing the communications between Vienna and Italy; but the undertaking was by no means unattended with difficulty. It was necessary to cross a deep and precipitously imbedded river, which Turenne himself had pointed out as a formidable line of defence. Nevertheless, if the passage were not surprised, it would be impossible to isolate the scattered corps of the imperial army. Moreau therefore resolved to make the attempt. His centre and right wing rested upon Rosenheim; Ney advanced upon Muldorf, to carry the tête-de-pont which covered that place. Unfortunately the immense plain which separates the Inn from the Iser prevented him from pressing the work with vigour. The enemy might have debouched from Crayburg, and placed the French army in peril. Ney sought a means of securing it from this danger, and calculated on the possibility of carrying Crayburg, which would enable him the more easily to become master of Muldorf. Having explored the banks of the Inn, he fancied he perceived a ford at a little distance from Ensdorf. questioning the peasants, he found all of his opinion that the river was fordable in that place. The unanimity of their opinions on this point made him resolve to try what confidence might be placed on their information. He therefore directed his engineers to sound the depth of the water, and ascertain

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whether or not the troops could cross. The engineers expressed some doubts; but as the capture of Crayburg would have offered so many advantages towards effecting that of Muldorf, by bringing to a term the movement on the right, and forcing many very important openings, he insisted upon trying the experiment. The water was too deep, and he was forced to give up all idea of this coup-de-main.

Though unable to carry the place, he determined at all events to occupy one of the hamlets which supported it, and requested the Austrian general opposed to him to give him up Altmuldorf. As Ney's artillery commanded the position, the Austrian dared not refuse. He sought, however, to gain time; and answered that Kinmayer alone could order the delivery of such a post. Kinmayer, he said, was absent, having been sent for by the archduke; but was expected to return in a few hours, and would doubtless before night comply with the French general's demand. Kinmayer did not however return, but was superseded by Schwartzenberg, who gave up two thirds of the village to the French. The latter general then applied to Ney for a suspension of arms during four hours. Ney granted him three, and all seemed again to promise peace.

The right wing of the French having crossed the Inn, the Austrians continued their retreat, and Ney advanced upon Muldorf. He found the imperialists still occupying the right bank; they were beginning to destroy the bridge. He therefore pressed his march