The Statesman.
London, England, 1820-03-06 00:00:00

SP.4I.V.

Of present Spanish affairs the most recent ac-
count we have of what is going forward, on this
most interesting theatre of the political world, is
contained in the following particulars:—

(F141)34 TIII: FIVSSTITCTIONNEL.)
We are asanted that the Constitutionalists of the Isle
of Leon have now created a Government, composed of
tire 31enolters. A superior officer in disguise introduced
himself into tier isle by order of General Freyre. lie
was soon recognised by the Insurgent Officers, who, far
from treating him as a spy, received him well, and re-
galed I , and after 'hewing him their fortifications,
sent him hark to General F'reyre, with a letter, in which
they invited him to join them.
iliego quitted his division for a short time at Alge-
siras, and repaired to Gibraltar, where, in a few 'mum
he negotiated a loan of 1011,1100 piastres.
News from Madrid of the !Pit, announces that Freyre,
wishing to attark the Akita! Troops fortified at Corta-
Jura, was obliged to retire with the loss of 11W1 met),

The t 'fflosoitutisonal Army has made the Isle of Leon
impregnable by foortilkatiosoo.
Colonel Itieg. 11:17 returned to Vejer with provisions.
money, horses, and rigida...a for the men. From Vejer
he returned to the Isle with lois troop and convoy, with-
out loss. The Constitution has been proclaimed at Al-
gesiras. C Ter is declares! free. Tarifa and Vrjer
hare also declared fur the l'onstitutionalis'e. We are
assured that a Prtmisional tiovernoneut has been formed
there.

It is also stated, that when two regiments of cavalry
of the !loyal Army passed on the other side, the Royal
Carbineers wished to oppose them, hut they were obliged
to yield, after linvina lost their cowmander, some offi-
cers, and nianv soldiers.
The news that Freyre has disarmed many regiments,
whose fidelity he suspected, is continued. *Besides, all
the troops hare formally declared, that they will not lire
against their comrades in the cause of liberty.
There hare been some popular !!!!! venients at Sara-
gossa. Two assemblies have cried out " Long live the
Constitution! Down with tyranny!" The authorities
have suppressed all without difficulty ; but several par-
ties of Guerillas, from 3 to 400 men, traverse Arragon.
According. to letters from Madrid, the col of Riego
has received O'Dotiners division. Other lettere! te,
that O'Donnel hail gone over to the Insurgen A
letter f tfibraltar says, that he was abando by
letters-
5011 earn of his cavalry.
A Colonel of the regiment of Asturias, said to be
found in correspondence with Freyre, is reported to have
been shot.

It is also rumoured in Paris, that Mina has returned
to Spain : indeed this news appears certain.
The report of an insurrection in Asturias is confirmed.
The Constitution was proclaimed at Oviedo, the capital
of this provii.re, on the 1-Ith of February.
Cantz, YEW 11.—lieneral Freyre is at Port St. Mary's
with about 6,000 own, infantry and cavalry. General
Joseph O'Donuel is at A leala !le los ()mules. Some de-
tachments of the Royal any have been pushed as far
as Port Royal, and even as far as Couil The Royal
troops have not the appearance of preparing themselves
for an attack. Our liovernor continues to take measures
every slay more severe. All assemblages of more than
three persons in the streets are immediately dispersed.
• Private parties are forbidden, on any pretest what .
' Madrid Journals of the 17th contain letters from
Cadiz of the Stli February, bat they relate only to some
academical examinations. It appears Cadis was tran-
rill, and the communications open. In a letter from
Pay..nne it is stated that some differences have arisen
among the Chiefs of the Insurgents, and that it is in
consequence of this misunderstauding that Colonel Riego
I moved on Algesiras with 1,31N1 men, but Freyre is in
pursuit of hint.—(.loarmal des Debate, Feb. 2b)
It is said letters have been received at Paris from Ma-
drid, of the 17th, which announce a determination
taken to form a camp of 20,0 W men at (leans, ten leagues
distant from the capital, on the Andalasia road. Ge-
nerals Eguia and Elio are mentioned as the command.
ers of this army. It is also maid there have been some
small engagements between the Royalist troops and the
Rebels, but they have in no war changed the situation
of elfairs.—(6rtzetie de Framer, Feb. 29.)
It is reported at Paris, that 31ina has been able to pe-
netrate into Navarre, where he is endeavouring to as-
semble sonic Guerillas, to form another nucleus of in-
surrection.