Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-30


and although we had but vessels, the e.
nemy id not dare TO attack them. On the
nth, 18th and 10Th, our fleet was re-
united for The purpose Of carrying supplies
to Porto Cavello--To facilitate this ope-
ration an embargo was laid, and in the
mean fine division OF troops was operat-
ing in the plains of Barcelona. Bermudes,
with 500 men had arrived TO reinforce his
friends, but it was too late, they had left
the coast, and were flying before the troops.
Percy, who was marching to oppose the
enemy, met convoy Of cattle under charge
of Taraga--the escort was dispersed and
the convoy taken Pereyra, subsequent
ly, attacked Bermudez, who after making
great resistance was defeated, and pursued
by our cavalry, distance of six leagues,
leaving the field covered with dead bodies,
muskets and mules, only escaping with Go
msn. The 18th and l4th were memorable
days for The plains of Barcelona, as the e.
nemy was entirely destroyed. Pereyra
having completed the destruction OF Rer-
mudez marched against Marina, who with
Zoo men was in Aragua-he was compelled
to fly to the banks of the Oronoke, and our
troops who followed him, have extended
their operations even 10 GUYANA.
Our maritime forces arrived at Cumana
on the Oath. Some of the enemy's vessels
were dispersed, aud others fed 10 Marga-
rita, where they have been followed by
our squadron for the purpose OF destroying
them.
Such is the result of the Qyiyotic expedi-
ton OF the English from Marg in
which they were joined by Holanders,
French and Germans, and in which they
have all rcaped the reward Of their mari
time piracy, losing the greater part of their
foreign troops, and more than Goo natives
of the corps of Bermudez
On the west powerful diversion was at
tempted. The vanguard of Bolivar, COM
manded by San,andar, penetrated into the
kingdom of San ia Fee. The first division
under command of Lanrls Somayoth, ar
rived in the valley of 'rensa, was attacked
and b. surrendered at discretion. The
common soldiers entered into the royal SER
vice, and Somayoth with Is officers were
executed. At the same time Santandar
was beaten az Calzador in the mountains.
and was compelled TO fall back upon Boil
var at Causanare, where, with water up
to their middle, they wait for the month
of October 70 reCommenCe the campaign.
Paez, who with so much pomp, passed
the Apur, with Goo horse and Zoo infantry,
arrived at the town OF the cross, when he
surrounded GOO of the kings troops. The
latter defended themselves with determi
nation, dispuing pc session of the :lreets
and houses, with the loss of almost all their
officers. Twenty assaults filed the en-
trance Of their entertainments with dead
bodies oil men and horses al the royal
officers were killed or wounded soldier
took the command and Paez persStimg in
his attempts was driven back with the loss
of 400 killed and 25o wounded. and hav-
ing behind him 4oo horses, he was COM
peeled to seek his safety in flight, while the
remains Of our victorious Lacedemonians,
placing their wounded brothers on the enc
my's horse, ;elI back on their principal
fort at Nutrias. There does not exist pa
ralel to the intrepidity displayed on this oc-
casion. The soldier that took the command
has been rewarded with cross of honor,
and pension of Goo dollars. Such is the
result of the plans of our enemies, & which
has secured the quiet repose OF our troops,
unit! the opening OF the next campaign"