The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-11-17

would have been sacrificed, had they de-:
!chded themselves any longer particularly
In SO desperate manner as repcIiinp boar
ders. !
upon the whole, the American charaeter.
mas lost nothing by the capture of the Ar
gus but on the contrary, shines with prea-
ter ius're than ever--for if a vessel Of the
size OF the Argus, meets boldly brig of
war as much superior TO her in point of
size and force as the Pelican was, with ss
gun frigate III sight ct the time, and conti-
hues to hight her while the frigate is APP
preaching nearer TO them every moment-
we want no further proof of the courage
ana bravery OF our countrymen than what
such an action would afford and il need.
no other comments in addition for the sim.
pie TACT OF itself is comment sufficient.
TIE gopernment Of the iudehendenf STATE
Sarfhagena Of the Indies, 30 fo,eir-
mers V any nation ercchiing those Of
Stain.
The government of Carthagena of the
l"'tes "ishing' by all the means in its pow
e'' 10 encourage the Industry and the po-
puIalon OF the country, by Introducing into
us iertiic territory the useful arts & scien-
ooe' INC propagation whereof SO much in
nuences the prosperity and riches of the
,"iao''ah's i; invites foreigners of all ma
"on, excepting those OF Spain to secure
ASYLUM and paternal protection. IF bi,ber-
TO the barbarous laws of the Spanish 90
vernnent have prohibited with the rrea-
test severity, not only the establishment of
foreigners in the provinces of South Ame.
r'ca' out even all commerce and commune
that
ment has succeeded the ancient +, rannv-
and that liberal maxims have taken nlace
TO oppression I; it is one of its first efforts
10 favor IN the most cfficacious manner.
the insrees of all foreigners who NAV brine
win them any occupation or provision on,
winch they can subsist, or who NAV wish 70
dedicate themselves to the profe ssion of
arms piedging itself at the same time
nat they VIII be received in friepdlv
manner, provided they conform to our laws
ana form OF government. Our copstitu.
hoh ihVioiabiy 10 be observed, guarantees
we tranquil enjoyment of all social rights.
ana prevents any molestatation on account
rch&ious opinions. Our humane and
generous Character assures them a lavora-
NC ana friendly reception. Our climate
remarkably healthy, our soil favored by all
nc gus oil nature, and susceptible of in..
p'o'ement oy art, offers an inexhaustabla
$ource OF riches and a most fruitful fund
ior all branches of industry that the ART OF
nan Is capable Of undertaking. With
'uch Hatte:ing prospective, the govern.
hent hopes that the time will present IT..
sen when thousands of individuals will
hock to this port from all parts, DESTROYS
u gaming comfortable livelihood by ieav.
rug 'he,r former habitations, and fixing
themselves IN land capable of so much
"i',"Ve r zen: where with the full enjoy
s". u hoerty' they viii prosper and
ensure TO Themselves permanent feI;c;,v
ID the palace OF the executive power rs
oarthageHa The twenty second day of AUG.
one thousand eight hundred and twelye,,S,
second year OF our>independcnce Manuel
hodf'gpez ior'ees, president and governor
"i the stale Jose de Arrazoia x. Ugarte.
secretary Of state.