Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-11-27

of England though it is stated the brit
ish minister in Madrid assured Mr.. For
syth, in conversation, that he had no IN
structions from his government to inter-
pose any difficulty in the business, or to
prejudice the rights of either party, and
that he had not done so. All this, how
ever, might as well have been done In
London, for it is a popular rumor that a
secret treaty exists between England
and Spain, whereby, for some considera-
ton, the latter has stipulated (some years
ago) never to cede her North American
possessions to any foreign foaer. 1t SO,
1t was only necessary, in the present IN
stance, for England to hint that she ex-
pected Spain to comply with the faith of
her engagements. 1t is further conf
IDENTITY stated, that England signified, that
if Florida was coded to the United States,
she (England) must have Cuba; and
that she must also acknowledge the I'M
dependence of South America; and that
Spain might prepare herself soon after
wards to surrender to the same grasping
ambition the sovereignty Of Mexico.
!" Calculating the weighty consldera-
tons which the cession in question pre-
sents to England, in political point oil
view, it is not unreasonable to believe,
that some suggestions of this kind might
have been officially addressed to the fears
of Spain, and as every body says so, il is
most likely true, if not altogether, at
least IN its essenrial parts.
6 Poor Don 0nls, of course, must be
sacrificed with the Treaty accordingly,
he is forbidden to approach the capital,
and some accounts say he is under ar
rest; it is certain he has met with some
mark of displeasure from his govern
ment, and has not arrived at Madrid
Be not surprized at whatever fate may
befal him: at all events, not less pun
ishment than has been inflicted on the
Marquis Yrujo, for similar offence-it
still being asserted that he was banished
in consequence of his partially for the
treaty.
/" Since the conspiracy amongst the
troops at Cadiz, only about 5000 mel,
have been forced off, said to be for the
relief OF Morillo-but now they are
gone to Florida. The expedition is still.
talked of, but the prospect is very faint
now of its acquiring body. A few men
may be got off in detachments, but no.
thing more /: for every day things grow
worse and worse.
" Although O'Donnell has received
promotion and rewards for his loyalty in
6etraying the conspiracy, they write from
Madrid that he will never leave there,
but in disgraceful banishment-so salts
fed are the people now that he was the
instigator and promoter of the whole
plot.
81 observe, by your papers, a atory
repeated OF the existence of Nina |
have very particular account of his ex-
ecution, by one OF his own surviving OFF,
GERS, who was doomed to witness his
tragical end, and if | had time by this
opportunity, l would transcribe it for
you; l will by the next.
" The officers and crew of the priva-
teer Constitution are still in the castle OF
st. Sebastians in Cadiz: what is to be
done with them we do not know--they
are not in irons or dungeons, as has been
stated, and can receive any assistance
that may be offered them. Among the
officers Is Lord Courtenay, who lived in
splendor some time near New-York he
was purser, and l have his own letter for
saying he is the identical person he is
described to be! The others are Capt. |
Elihu Brown, Lieut.. Isaac Drew, Mid |
shipman Joseph Barney, and Doctor
William Mcclure.
:" The squadron are at Leghorn, ex-
cept the Erie. She waits here post,
and then proceeds to the Commodore"
Translated for the Freeman's Journal.1
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