The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-05-09


and 90 chdren-rotal 1876. OF the wound
ed 70 were in the hospitals, the rest in their
own rouses.
On the god in the morning, the citizens
and clergy united will take the oath 10 sup
port the Constitution, after which there will
be re Deum.
The Madrid Gazette Extra, of March 81
contain nearly twenty official articles, from
Cadiz and vicinity, giving accounts OF the
events which occurred in that city, previous 10
the PRONUNCIATION of the Constitution partic-
ularly of The massacre which took place on
the 10Th of March, which the Gazette says,
had filled the Kings heart with grief, had ex-
cited he indignation of all good men. and the
perpetrators OF which, the King would most
promptly punish.
Ali hosiilies between the revolutionary
troops al lsla and Cadiz had ceased.
The Duke del Inlantado, was president OF
the Council Of CASTLE, the highest tribunal
in the Kingdom. Mataflorda, Secretary of
State, of Grace and Justice.
The Spanish Minister in London has motif
fed his countrymen of the decree who al
lows all Spaniards absent on account of pot-
ical opinions to return home. More than
500 900 Spaniards are in exile.
MADRID, MARCH 7. This day the Grand In
qusitor received note in the Kings own
hand, notifying him that his functions had
ceased, aud that the Inquisiim ne longer er-
asted
The Inqnisition at Barcelona had been
burnt by the mob
Extract of Letter from Malaga, dated
March "a.
" The reign of Despotism and Tyranny is
past, and posierity will rejoice that they were
not born at an earlier period.
g Ia my last Informed you that we were
momen,ly expecting the Constitutional Troops.
They entered this city on the 9th ult. IN
the evening, with music, and singing palri-
otto songs, to the number OF about 1000 men,
and but few Cavalry pursued by 'O'DoNNEL,
with about 1000 men and 1000 horse--the
Governor of this city leaving il about the same
time, with part of a Regiment OF Cavalry
and Infantry, amounting 10 upwards OF 1000.
The Constitutional Troops were commanded
by 1t. Col. RIEco, Warrior and Hero OF
the very first class This hero, knowing
that an Army Of 1000 men were within a
few miles of him, and with whom he must
combat, remained coolly in the city ill the
10th, taking such steps as circumstances re-
uuIred--when, at about four in the afternoon,
the on, posts were driven into the city by o.
DoNNEL's troops, and smart sklrmishng
took place in most of the principal streets,
which continued I'LL eight in the evening,
when the troops under O'DoNyGL were fairly
driven out again, and the troops Of RIrGo
pairoled the streets all night, amidst heavy
rain, which we bad experienced for several
DAYS, during which the troops had little or no
rest. and were much taiigued the number
OF killed and wounded were from SO TO TO-
Next morning these few brave heroes took
their breakfasts coolly, and marched out of
one part of the city, while O'DoNSEL entered
it at the other. never felt so anxious for
the interests Of Jew individuals as | did for
those who had such force opposed TO them,
which prevented their receiving the aid they
would otherwise have had from those Of The
first respeciabilily. Notwithstanding The
number OF deserters Rico had, together
with his loss in several warm attacks, he
trayersed an immense country, always fighting
till the last moment, when his little band
was reduced to about $50 men, when he
heard that the Provinces in the North had.
after his example, taken courage: and that
most Of the Provinces had proclaimed the
Copsitution The mail Of this day mentions
his arrival at Seville This is the man who
struck the first blow 10 tyranny and oppression,
and Ly the aid of other. has delivered his
country from bondage, and il entitled TO the
highest reward that is due 10 so great and
brave a Warrior, who was never dismayed or
thought he wa in danger pfool OF which,
while mounted on his horse in one OF The
principal squares Of this city, and seeing h's
troops fall back, he dismounied, fell into the
ranks sword in hand, and fought by the side
of his soldiers, who, with their bayonets, a
gain attacked afresh, and compelled the ser
viles TO retreat, though in number far superior.
Several instances OF similar gallantry Clearly
speak the character of this great and good
man, who will be looked up 10 with adm-
ration.
" When you recolleci, how much rejoice
ct this glorious change Of Government, which
places me in the situation of Citizen. and
entities me to all the advantages derived from