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The columns destined for the attack
then ascended the height 4 poinled out
to them, and after, at the energet fi
ery of
forerunner of victory, colonel Urriez
ticta came up with his brave warriors,
headed by the companies of light in
fantry of Grenada, and by those of the
Union, urder captain Don Juan Fa
lomir and Faustino Narganes. It
would however he difficult to ascer
tain which was the fust—the march
ing of (mi- troopi to the charge with
fixed bayonets, or the flight of the
enemy through the breach, to the left
of which, covered by a most tremend
ous fire from a parapet, they endea
vored to make their escape.
When Urrieztieta arrived at the
breach, he found its approach im
practicable, being protected from be
hind by a wall and ditch. However,
far from being disheartened by this
obstacle, our soldiers disputed, with
almost a desperate bravery, the honor
of making a new opening in the wall,
and climbed with such rapidity ajid
courage on the parapet, which I al
ways shall remember with admiration.
But notwithstanding their valor, find
ing that the enemy was reinforcing
himself on the left flank, I ordered
the reserve of the corps of Barbaslro,
under muj. \ inceute Bausu, to march,
who took them by storm, aad forced
them to abandon their position and to
retire to the bastions on the left.
Our soldiers then entered the en-
trenchments, assisting each other to
-ascend the height, situated at a dis
tance of about 18 feet from the ditch. *
As soon as we were in possession of
that post, and Urreizlieta having
inarched into the fort, the issue was
longer doubtful to the enemy, who,
having lost the last means of defence*,
endeavored to escape in every direc- ly
lion. However, he was prevented in
bis flight, by the regiment of the king,
under Don James Prieto, stationed in
our entrenchment, and by a detach
ment of infantry of "the Union and the
cavalry under its brave cominader
Navas, together with a party of the
dismounted battalion, who all came
out in that moment and put every one
to the sword.
The garrison had upwards of one
thousand men killed, amongst whom
were several private individuals, ad.
dieted to the cause of the insurgents,
who were in the ltouse, and paid their
madness with the loss of their lives,
The commander of the tort Pedro
'Maria Frcites, and the intendant
Franciseo Esteban Rivas, ami some
few prisoners, were duly wounded, and j
sent, to your excellency, to
account for their conduct to his ex
cellency the commander in chief.
Our soldiers oi every rank 6t sta
tiott, conducted themselves in a mur
exemplary manner, and perlormen
such acts of heroism, as exceeded the
limits of their duty. They all, with
ont «.veption, are entitled to your ex
celli-m-v's consideration, and 1 eer
jainly would fail in my duty and tin
dervalue the genera! good behaviour
of all. was 1 to make any exception in
that, respect.
Wlieii 1 first entered the town, on
being informed that some families,
though not. armed, attached to the
enemy's cause, had taken shelter in
the fortified house, 1 immediately pro
posed to the rebels in the name of the
sovereign, previous to commencing
my operations, to surrender at uiscre
tioii, arid that their lives then would
be respected. In acting in this man
tier, my intention was to prevent the
bloodshed which othetwise was inevi
table. But my summons was rejected,
and his majesty's name insulted.
J '
God save the king!!!" the
no
now are
A lew moments previous to the
march of our columns, the enemy lead
the audacity to hoist the black flag,
and when we took possession ot the
house, 700 men, who were defending
it, together with 300 of the others
lost their lives.
Out- loss since, we took possession
of the town, till the surrender of the
fortification, as also an enumeration
of the articles taken from the euemy,
are in the annexed returns.
As in justice leonnot make any ex
ception in recommending the army to
your excellency the whole individual
ly and collectively having so well
lone their duty, I herewith inclose
the original reports of the different
sommatiders, in order that your ex
cellency may dispuse, as you may find
•jroper.
Such articles taken from the enemy,
is are of no use to me for the army
ire embarking on board of the squiitl
■oii for La G uayra.
God preserve, &e.—Barcelona, the
lOth April, 1817.
Signed) JUAN DE ALDAMA.
To the Captain General of Venezuela.
Return of the loss sustained by the
irmy in the seige and assault of tlie
brtified house, defended by the rebels,
•in the 6tli and 7th hist.
Total—2 oflieers, 21 privates killed
—4 officers, 71 privates wounded.
General total—98.
Head quarters of New Barcelona,
this 8lh of April, 1817.
(Signed) MANUEL BASA.
JUAN he ALMEUA.
The Royal Corps of Artillery.
Return of the artillery, arms, am
munition, &c. found in the fortified
house of Barcelona.
1 short brass 4 pr.; 1 3 pr.; do. 3
iron 8 prs.; 2 12 prs.;
prs.; 1 2 pr.; 7 swivel
itzer ; 2 IS prs. field pieces ; 212
prs. do.; 1 3 pr. do.; 1 ships 0 pr.
complete S3 18 pounder- cartridges ;
2k 12 pr. do. 194 4 pr. do. with grape
shot ; 3d do. powder only; 55 4 pr. do.
with grape shot; 3d do. powder only ;
93 chests of musket cartridges, 400
in each ; 48 barrels do. 400 in each;
918 muskets ofdifferent manufactures;
487 bayonets ; 207 musket barrels ;
2-400 musket balls ; 2000 lb. flints :
7009 lb. lead, and other articles ; 2
ovens; 8 pair of tongs ; 5 hammers;
2 large anvils ; 1 small do. 12 iron
hoops for wheels ; 1 lathe; 3 do. with
wooden pivots ; 1 single saw ; 1 dou
ble do.; 1 do. not mounted ; ö augers;
3 pincers ; 2 hoes; 25 shovels; 2 iron
pikes; 1 caulker's hammer; 255 24
pounder halls; 90 18 do.; 236 b
pr. do; 3 18 pr. ramrods and ladles :
4 -4 pounder do.
II. Q. Barcelona the 8th of April,
1817.
The commander of Artillery.
(Signed)
4 4 prs.; 2 3
1 4 pr. how
FRANCISCO MAYO.
„ . T , ,, .,
* rom i!le Georgia Journal, May 13.
-~
Indian JV CIOS.
Of the settled and inveterate hos
tilitv of the Florida Indians against
the citizens of this state; there is tlai
ly confirmation. In reply to a late
communication on this subject from
the executive of Georgia, Gen.
Gaines observes, that although the
principal part of the force under his
command has been particularly de
signed, for the present, to the section
of country where be is, (the eastern
frontier of the Mississippi territory)
he anticipates the eajly receipt of an
order to check the d-pi-edations of the
savages, and effectually subdue them,
Should it he necessary to'pursue them
to their towns, a requisition will be
made on this state lor two battalions
of infantry, to co-operate with the
regular troops. Accompanying th
letter of Gen. Gaines was one for the
British agent, who doubtless, posses
ses the talent, if not the inclination,
j to foment it spirit of discord among
the Indians, that will tend to their
destruction. The following is an ex
tract—it will speak for itself :
.1. »irbailmol to tlie commanding of
jk er at Furl, Gaines.
« Okolnkne River, March 3, 18*7.
•< The Head Chiefs request that 1
will enquire of you, why Amerean
settlers are descending the Cataliou
-iiie, driving the poor Indian from his
habitation, and taking possession of
his home aud his cultivated fields,
•»Without, authority, lean claim
nothing of you ; but a humane and
philanthropic principle gniding me, I
hope Um same will influence you—
ami if such is really the case, and that
the Hue marked out, by the treaty in
peace between Great Britain and tin
United States, respecting the Indian
nations, lias been ini ringed by any o
the citizens o! tin- latter, tlmtyou vvi,
represent to them their improper v
duet ami prevent its continuance,
" 1 ! |: ;ye in my possession a letter
received from the Governor of New
Brovidcnce, addressed to him >y Ins
Britannic Majesty s einet soere ary
of state, informing him oi the orders
given to Wie British ambassador at.
Washington, to watch over the inter
ests of the Indian nations, and see
that their rights are faithfully attend
ed to, and protected agreeably to the
treaty of peace made between the
British and the Americans.
*< I ant in hopes that ere this there
is arrived at New Providence a person
from Great Britain, with authority
to act as agent for the Indian nations];
and if so, it will devolve upon him to
that the boundary lies, as marked
out by the treaty, are not infringed."
Baltimore, May 28.
This morning about 3 o'clock, 9 ol
the criminal prisoners confined in this
city, made their escape. The cireum
relating to their escape, as
received by us, are as follow : They
made an incision in the stone wall
of the jail, in which they deposited
powder, and it is believed from a train
laid, set lire to it, which effected a
breach sufficient to suffer 6 men to pass
abreast—they then flew to the rooms
armed with knives and clubs, in which
the turnkey resides, and wrested
from him the keys of the doors, at
tempted to kill the turnkey, wounded
in several places a black man
ployed in the jail, as well as one of
their own party—and finally escaped
from the door o'f the jail, looking the
door alter them.
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WILMINGTON:
SJITUR1MF, JSMF 31.
MARRIED,
On Thursday evening last, in New
castle, by the Rev. William Prvce,
Mr. Thomas M-Common to Miss Su
rah Hickman, both of that place.
(jyThe Free Meeting House, near
William D. Phillips's, in Christiana
Hundred, will be open for publie
worship, every Saturday throughout
the present season, at the hour of 11
o'clock, where the people and minis
ters of every persuasion are invited
to attend—Elder Johnson, of Wil
mington, will attend on the next Sab
bath—Judge Clark, an eminent and
popular Speaker from Lancaster
County, will attend on Friday the 6th
of June, at the hour of -4 o'clock.
May 31.
We are informed uu.t tlie cut-worm
has appeared in large numbers in dif
ferent parts of tlie neighboring coun
try, and proved very destructive to
tbc young Indian Corn—The dry cool
weather which lias prevailed for near
a fortnight past, much resembling the
weather of last spring, is said to fa
vor the prevalence and ravages of
this destructive animal. Many far
mers will have to replant much of
their corn.
The Hessian Fly, we regret to hear
has also appeared in this part of the
country, and the wheat in conse
quence, is suffering considerably.
Rain and warm weather are now
looked for with much anxiety, on ac
count of our agricultural interests in
country.
[Treu but Federalist.
From the National Intelligencer.
From the account I saw in your pa
per the other day, respecting the
Lawler or Jones' white wheat, I am
very much pleased to observe to you.
fur tlie benefit of the former« of this
country in general, that the wheat
milled Jones's or Lawlcr'c, is nothing
■lse thau wheat imported from Ire
land by some emigrant, and contains
iiat qualify, from its native soil, of
resisting the depredations ol the fly
The most useful and best
or worm.
discoveries have appeared by mere ac
cident; and if the origin of this Law
ler wheat could be ascertained, it
would he found to be imported as I
have said ; for there is a peculiarity
in the sail and air of Ireland, not
found even in England its neighboring
isle.
'That the poisonous reptile is
not found on the island^ is a fact be
yond doubt, and even when brought
there for experiment they do not and
cannot exist on the land,
euliar quality of the soil in which they
raised, potatoes and all vegetables
grown on the land must imbibe a por
The farmer would do well to
Of this pe
arc
lion.
procure a small portion of wheat seed
from that country, and in a year or
his stock of seed, would be sufti
two
increased for his general use.
eienlly
A CONSTANT READER.
From the N. Y. Daily Advertiser.
Riot at New Orleans.
Our readers will recollect, that
some weeks since we published-an ac
count of an attack upon the British
ship Hamilton, Captain Colsliead,
while laying in the harbor of New
Orleans.
mail the New Orleans Gazette of the
15th April, which contains a more
detailed statement of this unhappy oc
Mr. Wagner, the editor
We received by the last
-urrence.
states,
« i. That the Mayor knew the
riot was about to take place.
2. That if his own means were
not sufficient to prevent it, he knew
there was abundance of force within
his reach, which he might easily have
obtained by applying for it.
3. That he not only declined t°
apply for such assistance, but refused
te make use of his means till it was
«
a
too late—that is, till the mischicfl
was complete, ami the rioters dispers
ed."
Here follows the affidavits of a Mr.
Stewart, Major General Ripley,
Commodore Patterson and sailing
master Loomis of the U. S. navy.
Mr. Stewart says, that on the 18th
March he was on board the Hamilton»
that about two o'clock P. M. a crowd
was collecting on the levee, with the
avowed determination to take down
the vanes which were flying on the
mast head of the Hamilton ; that he
advised the captain to call upon the
Mayor ; that the captain waited on
the Mayor ; that iiis honor refused
to interfere ; that about 4 o'clock the
Mayor came on board, and informed
the captain he would take charge of
the ship. The deponent and the cap
tain proceeded below ; that a lew
minutes after they were in the cabin
they were hailed from deck, to come
up. They found the mob had board
ed, and were pursuing the crew, with
pistols, swords and cutlasses, and that
one of the ïlamilton's crew was shot
through the neck.
Gen. Ripley states, that lie did not
receive any communication from the
Mayor, requesting his aid ; that he
was called upon by two citizens, re
questing military aid, and that when
he arrived on the levee, tlie Mayor
seemed to rejoice that the troops hud
arrived.
Commodore Patterson testifies, that
sailing masters Loomis and Basset
called on him, and observed Chat tlie
masters of the vessels in the neighbor
hood of the Hamilton, were desirous
that lie would exercise his authority,
as commander of the naval force, t<
liave the flags pulled down ; at the
same time stating that tlie master of
the Hamilton would abide by any di
rection given by the naval commander,
that lie (Com. Patterson) replied,
that " as the vanes had been repre
sented to him, they contained nothing
offensive to the government of Urn U.\
•SIales', or in violation of its laws . anti
that mere. he. In '»« plane, he
■mould not haul them doom by compul
sion." He also offered, if the eivd
authority wanted his assistance in
quelling the disturbance, to vender it
with all the force under his command.
Washington, May 29.
The spirit of liberality in regard to
internal improve ment wlik-li charac
terized the proceedings of tlie Legis
lature of Nortli-Carolina at its last
Session, is well known to our readers.
Among other measures was the ap
pointment of a Board of Commission
ers to explore the coast of North-Ca
rolina, with a view to the practica
bility of deepening the entrance into
Roano-ake river which is nearly ehol.
ed up with sand externally, supposed
to he thrown up by the current of the
Gulph Stream.
One of tlie Commissioners (Blake
Baker, Esq.) who has recently visited
tlie Northern states, lias succeeded in
obtaining a competent: gentleman (cap
tain Clarke, late of the Army) to
make a preparatory topographical
survey. He lias been fortunate enough
also to obtain, by eonsent of the Exe
cutive, the valuable aid of Gen. Swift,
of the corps of Engineers, with the
prospect of other assistance, to make
a second and final survey oÇ this coast,
of which we know little at present,
except for its dangers to mariners sail
ing coast-wise.
Tlie practicability of the. design is
doubtful : but it is considered
very
important to test it, that, in the event
of its proving hopeless, the people
dwelling on the fertile borders of the
Roanoake may turn their undivided
attention to tiie canal navigation to
Norfolk.
The Ranks.
It may be useful to the residents
who have business with the Bank to
learn, that no paper is received at the
Branch Bank in this City, of any
: Banks except that of the U. States,
and those within the District of Co
lumbia.
It may he useful to strangers cotn
ling to Washington City from dis
lance to know, that scarcely any for
eign bank paper is now current here ;
and that Massachusetts and tiim-r
Eastern Bank Paper, and Carolina
and other Southern Bills, will sc r- <•
ly be received in payment for tavern
expcnces, and are actually refused by
our Banks.
Would it not lie rendering an ac
ceptable service to the community, if
the Cashiers of our Banks were, from
time to time, to notice the changes in
their instructions or regulations re
specting the various descriptions of
Bank Paper ?
ib.
We have in our possession, by the
favor of a friend, a copy of a work
just received from Paris, and first
published in February last, entitled
" On Colonies, and the existing Revo
lution in America : by M. He Prudt,
formerly- Archbishop of Malines."
The subject and the name of the au
thor are sufficient to give interest to
the work. Tlie writer is a Monarch
ist, but his views rather favor i tie
cause of tiie Colonies against the Eu
ropean governments. We shall lay
before our readers translations of such
passages of the- work as are applicable
to the Southern Revolution, as soon
as we can prepare them.
ib.
Philadelphia, May 24.
Philadelphia Market.
S ets.
Sets. per.
Butter from
Corn,
Flour,
Rye,
Hams,
Oats,
Potatoes,
lb.
25
to
31
1 25liusli.
18 doz.
12 50 bid.
75 bill.
is j;>.
70 bu-Ji.
75 bush.
1 121-2
16
12 00
7
17
68
70
By the President of the U. S.
WHEREAS by an Act of Congress,
passed on the 3d day of March, 1815,
entitled " An act to provide tor the as
certaining and surveying of the boundary
lines fixed by the Treaty with ti e Creek
Indian« r-'i-poses," thepresi
4l«x»t of tl»w States is auuiuvias.«!
to cause the Lands acquired u, it,« auid
Treaty to be ottered see wn
veyed, and whereas the lot-owing town
ships have been surveyed, in tlie district
of Alabama, in the Mississippi Territory,
to wit :
Townships 11 and 12
10,-11 and 12
9, 10, It and 12
9, 10, 12 and 13
13, 14. 15, 16 and 17
13, 14, 15, 16 and 17
' 13, 14, 15 and 16
13, 14, 15 and 16
our*
in range 13.
14.
15 .
16 .
17 .
13.
19.
20 .
Therefore, I, JAMES MONROE,
President of the United States, in con
formity yvith the said act, do hereby de
clare and make known, that public sales
for the disposal (agreeably to law) of the
Lands above described, shall be held at
Milledgeville, in the State of Georgia,
on the first Monday in August next, and
shall remain open for three weeks and no
longer, the sales to commence with the
township first above named, and proceed
in the order in which they are named.
Given under my hand at the City of
Washington, the twenty fourth
day of May, 1817.
By the President.
(Signed)
James Monroe.
is
JOSIAH MEIGS,
Com. of the General Land Office.
(£j* The printers of Newspapers that publish
the Laws of the United States, will insert the
above six times, and send i heir accounts to John
Taylor, Esq. Receiver of Public Monies for the
District of Alabama, at Milledgeville, Georgia.
May 31—6t
SHERIFF'S SALE.
BY virtue of a writ of Vend. Exp. to m« di.
rected, will be exposed to public sale *
house of David Brinton, Wilmiiv
tiona hundred, on Wcdnesd?
J une next, at 31 o'clock, A
described property, situate'
Wilmington, to wit :
X Lot of L:
story Brick House, fr
bounded by property o*
beth Yarnell, and othe f
tation one fourth of an
or less.
Seized and taken in exe
of William Woodcock, a\
Francis Haug
New Castle, May 26, 1817
Notice.
IF WILLIAM GRAY, the i
James Gray, formerly of Sumer'ea
apply to the sub - "iber, he will he« ,
thing very much to his advantage.
W. F. Van Jhnrin,.
243, Front street, N
May 31