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might be conducted on the principles of the
law oil Nations, ii was decided, that the mo-
ton should be entertained in a secret sitting
A Madrid Paper (l Unirersai,J of the nth
OIL May, says, that, in the secret sitting holden
on the evening of that day, Ministers made a
report to the Cortes on the state of the politi-
cal relations of Spain with foreign Powers
and that the new Minister of state (Bardaiil
positively assured them, that there was not
the least reason TO suspect, that any Power in
tended to interfere in their domestic affairs
Notwithstanding which, it was expedient to put
both the army and iortresses on that respec-
table footing which was called for by the dig
nifty of the Spanish nation in the present po-
itical state of Europe--It seems that the War
Minister strongly supported the opinion ofhis
Colleague.
The Cortes has approved the 9Th art. of the
Law-prolect relative TO the abolition of Seig-
neural Rights, stating, in substance, that, UNI
til the ci-deUdnt Lords shall have obtained a
sentence declaring that their Lands are rot re-
versatile TO the Nation, and that the conditions
upon which they were granted have been COM
Piled with, their former Vassals shall not be
bound to any of the payments which they
have hitherto made as such with this provi-
so, however, that, if the ci-deuant Lords intend
to produce their titles, their former Vassals
shall find security, that, in case of the sentence
pemS against them, they shall make up what
ever shall become due during the Investigation
The interests of the Ouch Debt, from the
| It'll of Sept. last onwards,are to be paddy the
Spanish government to the Creditors land such
as had become due previous TO that date are
to be carried TO the account of arrears, the
Government being further directed 10 pro-
pose, as soon as possible, tie lairest mode of
dischargng the latter.
His Catholic Majesty has refused to sane
ton the late Decree of the Cortcs relative to
Patriotic Societies, and, consequently, the pro-
hibitory law, of the 22d Oct. last against such
societies continues i'm force
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passenger who landed YESTERDAY from laun,h
from the Main, reports that GOO men, under the COM
mand oil lieutenant colonel Pereira, had sailed a few
days ago from Puerto Cabello, and were landed nj
place called VAGUE, lying to wndward OF La Velle
where hcy were joined by 200 other oops Who IL Is
stated, were to make an immediate descent upon
Coro.
BLOCKADE
MAHAcAIBO, BARCELONA, AND coRo
Cop,an GeHeri Of the ErPsdtioney Ansy efthe lfain
MoSr ENCELLESr SIR-Being under the necessi-
~ of resorting hostile measures against tile ndv;
duals OF the Spanish nation, who haze separated
themselves from IT and especially against those who
abide IN the provinces of Nlaracaibo, Barcelona and
ORC, nave ordered the ports thereto belonging To be
blockaded, WHITTIER tive operations of the army under
my command and ol the national squadron, are now
about To bc directed.
have the honor io convey this disposition TO the
due knowledge of Y. T. requesting You will be pleas
ed to give proper publicity TO the same for the intel
sence oi Your trade, in order that tmay be under
STOOD that the ports and belonging TO the a.
oreSaid provinces, are from this diy aud until thev
re-aclnowledge the government of the nation 10 he
considered ia state of blockade I; whereby The in
ercoursc OF vessels must need cease and the subjects
OF the government to which Y f. belongs withheld
from halarding their properties it being made
known that any infraction hereof shall be tried ac-
cordn2 To the nature OF the aud the contents of
the vessel.
avail myself of this opportunity, gratefully to as
sure H. oil the sentiments of regard aud Difference
winch entertain towards Your person.
God preserve Y. l.. many years
General Head Quarters, Valencia, 9th June 1921
Most ENccllcnt Sir.
- (SigncO MIGUEL DE La TORRE.
10 his erceifeHcy he governor general ofthe
Island II Caracas
PUERTO CABELLo, June 29.-ln regard to the 81
tuation OF this place, there has been no material
change since last had the pleasure of addressing
YOU (21th) We are crowded with officers and men
and every body is al loss TO account for the inact-
witty that prevails. -Four thousand men might be got
together here alone, hut nothing is done. Yesterday
evening" the commamdant with the parrison from La
"uayra arrived, having abandoned the place in con-
sequence OF the intelligence having been received of
the dispersion OF general La Torres army. Carac-
cas- Is entFeiy open, aud 1T appears that general Bo-
livar had marched ON with 5000 men, after the action
day.
STATEMENT AND POSITIONS
" Ne NiAiliiak forces IN Hene-l,ckt a., ,eiuS IN fo
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A Gentleman who arrived last evening in
the brig Bliss from St. Thomas informs us
that Curacao papers to the 3Oth ofJne were
received previous to his sailing They stated
thai feet ofl3 vessels under convoy of the
British brig of war Mercury, had arrived at
Curacoa from Porto Cavello, with 1900 per-
sons on board. They stated that the Patriot
army under Bolivar and Paez, and the Royal
lists under La Torres & Morales had met.when
san5ninary conflict ensaed, w hich resulted in
the complete discontinue ofthe latter. The
Spanish infantry are said 10 have fought brave
~, but their cayary,it is said deserted and fled
INTO the interior. Gen. Morales, with the rem
nant of his army, reached Porto Cayello the
following day. His loss is stated to have been
1900 infantry, and 400 cavalry.
The Spanish Col. Prieva, after being worst
ed in several s!>irinishes ofoutposts with Gen.
Bermudcz, near Caracas, made vigorous at
tack in the streets of the town, and completely
romtcd Bcrmudcz with the loss of 600 killed
ana 200 prisoners. Her. .4dr.
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SOUTH AMERICA.
L.3TEST FROM BUENOS AYRES.

LATEST FROM BUENOS AYRES.
BY the arrival Of the ship Glenthorn, Lew
is, last evening, we learn that a battle was
fought about the Goth of May between tie
troops of the Governor of Buenos Ayres,
and those under the command of General Al
meira, in which the latter was totally defeated
with the loss Ofabout 500 men, killed, wound
ed and prisoners. The rest of his army was
totally dispersed in every direction
1t is also stated that a division Of the same
troops under the command of Col La Madrid.
was defeated by Ramirez on the cath of Nav
at Herroyo del Medic.
BY decree Of the junta, of May 9th, the
Importation OF foreign -four is totally prohi-
bited, and that of grain is burthAaed with IL
duty of dollars per fauega, when the market
price is between 6 and dollars, with de-
duction of dollar from the duty for every
dollar above that price, so that when the
market price Of wheat rises TO 10 dollars, it
can be imported free of duty By another
decree of the same date, full liberty is granted
to export grain and -four of domestic growth
Markets are said to be dull at Buenos
Ayres, and provisions scarce. IN T. finer.
tFromhe PhRaie,phia Gazette, JUN PSI
Ertrac ofa letter from, Port IN Prince, daed Jly Gh
I" Five thousand barrels Of -four have arrived here
within these ten days
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LATEST FROM SPANISH MAIN


We are Indebted 10 friend for the Curacao Cou-
ricr of July 7h, and an extract ola letter of the Gt
received per the Tom, arrived at this port.
EXTRACT OF A LETTER.
CURAcoA, July Col. Pereiras division was de-
eated on the 18th june nj ST Lucia, and rercaed to
Caracas. Onthc 23d, 300 negroes occupied La Guira
after il was abandoned by the royasts The garrison
joined Percra who, on the same dag was attacked by
Bermudez in the streets of Caaccas the battle a
bloody one, but Percra remained victorious Bcr-
mudeZ lost 500 Killed and wounded, and 900 prison.
ers with 200 stand of arins--On the 2tth Pereira
attacked and took la Guyra.-On the same day the
LIST division, amounting TO 1900 men, commanded by
gen. La Tore was defeated at Carabubo with Sc
we're loss and retreatcd TO Porto Cabeo and Bolivar
pushed on towards Caracas with 5000 men, and il is
supposed he entered IT on the LIST inst Col Pcrcira
retreatcd towards Cumaua.
From me CUacoa Corant, JulyT1
We had but little to add this week to what we pub
shcd in our last Of the posture OF affairs on the Main
there having been but one arrival from Puerto Cabc
10 on Saturday last, which brings the account only
down to the 29h At that period the place was
crowded to excess with people Of all descriptions
who daily came from the country, and it was thought
that IN consequence there would be scarcity of pro-
visions. The supineness of the government appears
almost incredible it would seem from the extract Of
a letter which subioin, that no very cnectta mea-
surcs had been taken 20 defend the place against any
attack OF the cncmy far less to act the offensive
although 1000 men might be easily embodied IN Pu-
erto Cabcllo. We are at loss TO account for this
apparent inactivity ~ the governments, otherwise than
u, the consequence Of some jealousy or misundcr-
standing which is said TO exist between La Tore and
Morales.
Caracas and Ia Guyra have been finally abandon
ed ly tue Spaniar!s. Col Percira, whom we nolic-
cd in ouI last a. having expelled gen. Bermudcz from
the capital has n his turn pIudendy left IL, Nv consc-
guence Of accounts OF the disastrous defeat o general
la Tore S army having reached him, and being no
doubt afraid TO encounter thc superior forces Of gen
Bolivar, who are stated 10 be on their way 10 take
possession OF hat cityf be true that col Percra
ha, taken The road 10 Cumana, it is probable he may
Tall IN with Bcrmudezs divisions ut least he runs the
hazard ofan engagement with the enemy before he
reaches his destination, as he must necessarily pass
iear Barcelona, Which Is at present in possession Of
Nc Independents.
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EXCHANGE OF FLAGS

On the 9TH inst. His EXcellency Gov. COP
PGNGER issued his Proclamation, informing the.
inhabitants of this Province that on the 10 the
exchange would take place. On the promul-
gatlon OF which, preparations were immed-
ately made for the embarkation ofthe Spanish
troops excepting detachment left for the
protection ofthe Fort on board number of
small vessels, waiting in the harbor for the
purpose OF conveying them on board the trans
ports lying off the Bar. On the morning of
the 9Th, the u. $. Schr. Tartar, Capt Paine,
left this port, with Instructions to receive the
American troops from the transport ship.at an
Choir off the harbor. A salute was fired. at the
hosting Ofthe Spanish Flag on the Fort,on the
III Orning of the 10th--and at 8 o'clock p. NJ the
American troops, under the command of Capt.
j. X. BELL, arrived before the City-when
the Flags of both nations were displayed ON
the same staff, under n salute from the Fort.
which was returned by the u. S. schr Revenge.
Just arrived from Pensacola. The American
troops having landed in the upper part of the
town, were paraded on pleasant green and
then marched through the City to the Fort,
and formed n line near the outer gate. The
Spanish guards being soon relieved bv the
Amerlcans-their flag was Immediately with
drawn under a salute from the Fort, and the
United States schooner Porpoise off the bar
which was returned by the schooner Tartar in
lle HdrDOT' Inc opanlsh troops then march
ed out, and on passing the American line,
mutual saluies were exchanged, when they
shortly after embarked, chanting farewell
song-Thc United States troops having pos
session of the Fort, the immense crowd that
had assembled TO witness the ceremony re-
tired At the moment the Spanish flag was
lowered, 1t was announced 60 the Commits
sioners, who had assembled at the Governors
House agreeably TO previous arrangements,
when the Province was surrendered i'm form,
by the Spanish Commissioner, Gov. Cor
FINGER, to Col, Butler, the Commissioner
on the part Of the United States. The wea-
ther was uncommonly fine and nothing
transpired to disturb the harmony and good
order, which prevailed through the day at
the close of which, national salute was dis Z
charged from the Fort
GEoRGE GIBBS, Esquire has been appointed
Collector pro. tenn. of this Port,by Colonel Bur
Len. FYOrido Ga. JulgI4,
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Lately stationed in the vicinity of Caracas, hut ac-
cording To the last accounts endeavoutingi 10
lon lieutenant colonel Couf,ria in ClGarla in con
sequence OF intelligence having reached them of
The defeat Of La Tore and .jio,dics
Grand Total = o795
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We have been favored with the first number
of the g Florida Gazetie," recently published
at st, Augustine, by Messrs. RICHARD w.
EDEs Co. being the commencement
of an estab ishment co existent with the trans
fer of the provinces of East and West
Florida to the American Government the
Editors have, we think, judiciously pub
lshed the Treaty both in Spanish and Eng
lish, the Proclamations of Governor Jackson
and Col. COPPINGER, together with other
Interesting documents relative to the newly
acquired territory. This paper is very hand
someIy executed, and makes its appearance
with respectable advertising support. We
wish It's proprietors success.
The annexed article which we transcribe
from the columns of the Gazette, detailing the
ceremony OF the exchange Of Flags, may
prove interesting 20 our readers:
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Extract Of q letter, daied

PENSACOLA, 18th June, 1921.
" a few days since, addressed you a hasty
note, in which | informed you of the arrival OF
the Hornet at this place since that period, a
negotiation has been effected with the Cover
nor of West Florida, for the delivery of the
Fortress of ST Marks, to the American a,,-
thorities two vessels have been dispatched to
that place, for the transportation of its garri-
son hither as preliminary measure, for the
| abandonment OF the ceded territory by the
Troops of Spain.
On the arrival of the Garrison, from ST.
Marks, the whole of the Spanish forces will be
embarked for Havana, and, we may calcu-
late, on having undisturbed possession of Flor
ida, IN fifteen or twenty days, thouhg it is pos
slble, the delivery may be somewhat pro-
crastlnated, owing TO the different construc-
tons which have been placed on the Treaty
by the two contracting powers. The Treaty
is silent, relative to the disposition of the Ord
nance which may be found in the Notifications
OF the said Territory. Those articles are there
fore Claimed By the United States as appendix
ges TO the fOrtiti lions, and, as having been
coded with them and the territory TO which
they belong but, on the part of Spain they
are claimed, as not having been disposed ofby
the Treaty but, as the removal of the Gar
rison OF st. Marks to this place, was the first
step To be taken, it has been mutually agreed.
that, an inventory ofthe Ordnance and Ord,
nance Stores at st. Mal,s should be taker--
the Post surrendered to the American troops,
The Spanish soldiers removed, and the rightto
the artillery, to be finally settled by Zen Jack
son, and The Governor or by the decision of
their respective governments. believe every
thing will be settled without difficulty. TIE
General, with the United States Troops, will
be in the neighborhood ofths place to night,
where he will remain until the Spanish troop;
are Withdrawn from the territory or prepared
for embarkation." [.Naskuiue Ca.
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NORWAY.

The affairs Of Norway begin to excite very
great attention, in consequence of certain
differences between the King and the Nor
weglan Diet. The King, though sensible of
the dcfcctsO of the Norwegian Constitution, has
done every thing to enforce the observance Of
il. Some questions have been brought before
the Diet which has given the ill-disposed a
plausible prctcxt 10 proclaim loudly against
the King and Constitution. Il is stated that
the King has ncYerhad wish 70 incorpo-
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-12
State Of Maryland,
Charles (nuntQ. SCI

CnHfteS COhHty, OF. g
nn application 10 the subscriber, one OF the
" Judges Of the Orphans Court ut Charles
County, by petition in whiting OF lgnatius
Payne, OF Charles County, Tor The btneht OF
the act OF Assembly, tur the relief oi insoi-
vent debtors, passed at November session,
1895, and The several supple nts thereto,
on the terms mentioned therein, a schedule
oil his property and list o. his creditors. on
oath, SO Tar as he can ascertain them, being
annexed to bis petition, and being satisfied
by competent testimony, that the said igna-
thus Payne, has resided Two years immedi.
ateiy preceding the time OF his application
in the State OF maryland, and being also sa-
tis6ed that tue said lgnatius Payne, is IN &C
1tuai confinement, for debt, and tor no other
cause: and the said lgnatus Payne, having
entered into bond with sufficient security,
tor his personal appearance III Charles Cohn-
ty Court, answer such allegations as MS
creditors may make against him. 1t IS there
tore ordered and adJudged, that the SAID ls-
natius Payne be discharges IRON Imprlson-
ment; aud by causing copy OF this order TO
be inserted ia some one OF the newspapers,
edited in the District of Columbia, once
week, tor two months successfully, before
the third Monday OF March next, lac give no.
tice to bis creditors 10 appear before The SAID
Court at Port Tobacco, in said county, on
the said third Monday in March next, Tor ne
purpose OF recommending trustee tor thelr
benefit, and 10 shew cause, If any they have,
why the said Igna;ius Payne should not have
the benefit OF the several Insoiyent laws OF
this Stale, as prayed,
Given under my hand, this Esd day OF
October, 1891, J. CAMPBELL,
True copy test, JOHN BARNES, Crk.
Z
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State of MARYLAND.

Charles County, Set.
ON application to the subscriber, one OF
" the Judges OF the Orphans Court OF
Charles County, by petition in writing OF
William Bridget, of Charles County, Tor the
benefit OF the act OF Assembly for the reliet
off nsulyent debtors, passed at November
session, 1905, and the several supplements
thereto Oh the terms mentioned therein,
schedule Of his property, and list OF his
creditors on oath SO tar as he can ascertain
them being. annexed to his petition, and be-
ing satisfied by competent testimony that
the said VIM Bridget has resided two years
Immediately preceding the time OF his ap-
pIication 10 the state OF Maryland, and be.
ing also satisfied that the said William Bird
gel, is in actual confinement tor debt, and
for no other cause; and the said Nm. Bridget
having entered into bond with sufficient Sc
curity Tor bis personal appearance in Charles
County Court, to saw er such allegations as
his creditors may nlaKe against him.. III Is
therefore ordered and adjudged, that the
said William Bridget be discharged from
Imprisonment, and that by causing copy OF
this order 10 be inserted ia some one OF the
newspapers edited in the District OF Column
bia once week for two months successfully
before Jhe third Monday OF March next, he
give notice to his creditors to appear before
the SAID coult al Port Tobacco in snd-toun-
ty, on the SAID third Monday in March next,
Tor the purpose OF recommending trustee
for their benefit, and TO shew cause, it any
they have, Why the said William Bridget
should not have the benefit Of the several IN
solvent laws OF this state; as prayed.
Given under my hand this Esd day OF Oct.
1921. |. CAMPBELL.
True copy, Teste, JOHN BARNES, elk.
dec 5 lawZm
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State Of MARYLAND.
Charles County, Set.

ON applic alton 10 the Subscriber. one OF
~ the judges of the Orphans Court OF
Charles County, by petition IN writing OF
Walter EdeIen OF Charles County, Tor the
benefit of the act oil Assembly for the reliet
of iDsolvent debtors, passed at Nov. session,
1905, and the several supplements thereto,
on the terms mentioned therein, a schedule
Of his property and list OF his creditors Oil
oath, so tar as he can ascertain them, being
annexed to his petition, and being satisfied
by competent testimony that the said Walter
Edelen, has resided two years immediately
preceding The time of his application in The
State OF Maryland; and beng also satisfied
that the said Walter EdeIen is in actual con-
fnement for debt and for no other cause, and
the said Walter Edelen. having entered into
bond, with sufficient security for his personal
appearance in Charles County Court, to an
swer such allegations as has creditors may
make against him. Ii is therefore ordered "
adjudged that the said Walter EdeIen, be
discharged from imprisonment, and that by
causing copy of this orier TO be inserted N
some one OF the ne wspapers edited in the
District of Columbia, once week for two
months, excessively before the third Mon
day of March next, ne give notice to his Gre
ditors to appear before the said cour! at Port
Tobacco in said county, on the said Sd Mon.
day of March next; for the purpose OF recon-
mending trustee for their benefit and to
she~ cause, il any they have, why tbs said
Walter Edelen should not have the benefit
of the several insolvent laws OF this state as
prayed. Given under my hand this 23d day
of October, 1921. !. CAMPBELL,
True copy, Teste, JOHN BARNES. clk...
dec s :law2m
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To Rent.
Public Sale.

IN pursuance of Deed of Trust from Da-
! vii Ross, and Mary his wife, and Jona-
,d,u Ross, to the subscriber, TO secure the
payment OF certain sums of money due TO
ii igh S.4iiih, The acting Executoroi Joseph
Desn, be will proceed to selfon the premises
on ruesiay the fifteenth day OF January
next. a tract of land containing 66 acres,
more or less, situated in Prince William
County, State OF Virginia, being part OF a
tract called Buck!aui, on which is erected a
first rsie Merchant Nil, known by the name
OF Bucklant Mill. Also, the tract OF ianc
adjoining the houseand lot in the village OF
B1ck!ani, corner of Love and Mill.streets
which property is more fully described IN
the deed Aforesaid, now on record IN rrlnce
Sale to commence at i2 O'Clock.
By order Of the Executor,
". HERBERT, Trustee.
nov. IS us
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Removal.

II P. WHITNEY begs leave to acquaInt
IL bis friends and the public in general
that he has removed bis shop from The corner
OF Fairfax 10 the corner OF Prince e. Water
streets; where he will be happy TO supply
his customers as formerly, with any descrip.
ton that they may at any time need as
low tie trusts, as any other IN the District,
and he likewise wishes TO inform them
that he has just received full supply Of al
most every article for the approaching sea-
son, which will be found an object Tor those
that need such goods TO call aud judge for
themselves.
N. B. Every description of ready made
clothing constantly on hand, and the loves
prices, and any orders fulfilled with punctu
aliy and despatch.
sept - 3taw4m