rounding country, particularly over the plains of Badajos, extending even to the field of Albuera. A stone laid flat over the grave bears the following simple inscription:

MAJOR-GENERAL HOGHTON,

Of the English Army.

He was killed at the head of his Brigade,
In the Battle of Albuera,

April 13th. Ever since the fall of Badajos, preparations had been making at Elvas to receive Lord Wellington in such a manner as should evince the estimation in which his transcendant services, especially in the recent conquest, were held by the inhabitants. At

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the gates leading into the city from Badajos, at which the procession was to enter, triumphal arches, supported by beautiful columns enwreathed with laurels and evergreens, had been erected. General Victoria, the governor, in full dress, with his staff, mounted, had been nearly all the morning waiting there to receive him. The streets through which the procession was to pass made a gay appearance, the balconies being full of ladies waving white handkerchiefs and showering garlands of roses and laurelwreaths from the windows. Leading into the Praça or great square, the procession had to pass under a kind of arch, something similar to Temple Bar in London: this was richly hung with crimson velvet, and tastefully ornamented with laurels, and being supported by two very beautiful columns festooned, formed a triumphal arch, on the pinnacle of which was placed the figure of Fame sounding a trumpet, and bearing the following motto in the Portuguese language:

A os Heros,

Wellington e Beresford.

In the square a fine band of music was

posted to play martial airs, English and Portuguese. About one o'clock Lord Wellington's arrival was announced by a discharge of artillery from the ramparts. His Lordship wore a blue frock coat, extremely plain and neat, a white waistcoat, white cravat, and a staff cocked-hat, feathered according to the then prevailing mode. He rode first in the procession, followed by about thirty officers, amongst whom it was said Marshal Beresford was incog. His Lordship appeared highly pleased with the attention shown him, bowing to the people as he passed under the triumphal arches. At night there was a general illumination; and orders were circulated for head-quarters to march from Elvas in the morning.

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April 14th. We left Elvas as the sun was rising, and in the afternoon got into a deserted house between Assumar and Portalegre.

15th. Passed through Portalegre, and halted at a little village on the road to Niza. 16th. Arrived at Niza, and encamped near the town. We suffered much inconvenience from a heavy rain which fell in the night. 17th. Lord Wellington left Niza this

morning, and passing the Tagus at Villa Velha, in the evening arrived at Castello Branco. About 3 o'clock in the afternoon we reached the river side, where we were detained two hours in a heavy rain. The road was completely thronged with troops, so much time being occupied in crossing the river by the bridge of boats. The brigade of German heavy dragoons, a remarkable fine body of men, just arrived from England, passed at the same time, and bivouacked in a wood at the foot of the hill of Villa Velha. By the time we had crossed the river, night was approaching, and in a very wet and comfortless plight we sought shelter about the country. The village of Villa Velha was one entire mass of ruins and plundered huts, and even these were crowded with sick soldiers. Accompanied by a guide we climbed the rocky heights of Villa Velha, which were enveloped in clouds: here we discovered a cluster of huts, which I should imagine could scarcely have been visited by any part of the army before. Exposed to the inclemency of a most dreary night, any shelter was better than none, even in these miserable huts, the

inhabitants and furniture of which were in the most wretched condition. Having our baggage with us we felt ourselves somewhat independent, and managed to light a fire, cook our rations and dry our clothes, which were comforts by no means to be despised. 18th. We arrived at Castello Branco this afternoon, and being unable to obtain quarters encamped near the town, and slept out four nights. The weather was dry, but rather cold for the field. The brigade of German cavalry, under the command of MajorGeneral Baron Bock, was reviewed in the square of Castello Branco the day after our arrival.

22d. The army having marched towards the frontiers, in the direction of Ciudad Rodrigo, head-quarters left Castello Branco this morning, and put up for the night at Pedrogão.

23d. We marched from Pedrogão to Sabugal. At this place I invariably experienced the most indifferent accommodation, and on the present occasion, an empty room only could be obtained.