The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-03


the revolt Of four batlalans of the Spanish
kings guards at Madrid, and Of their having
retired 10 the Pardo, on the lst of July. The
London papers give the result Of this mad
enterprise. An abstract follows From the
lst to the 9th, Madrid was in extreme agila-
tatIon, and troops were marched into the city
from the adjoining provinces : On the 9Th,
the revoIted troops recOnnoitereJ the city,
and 10 the night, one Of the hattalions made a
f0rcible entry into it, dividing their force into
three parts, each having distinct object
| The 10y al troops aesaied them, and the rebels
IN the end were defeated al every point and
retired in great disorder, some to the woods,
aud others Ia various directions, leaving the
way strewed with their dead and wounded. -
Some fed 10 the place TO join their loyal com
rades, and others united in the shout of Live
he Constitution. They were followed by the
national militia, under Gen. BALLEsrERos.-
On the 7lh deputation of loyal guards wait
ed on the Permanent Committee Of the Cortes.
10 negotiate for their safety answer
was, that in four hours they should retire from
the palace, with their arms, to quarters in
distan, places and that the remains Of the
rebel baltalons should form tents, and be
marched of to quarters, without arms. The
tugilyes were followed BY the national mi
litia, on the road 10 Estamadura who made
many prisoners. On the 8h, every thing
was tranquil. The triumph Of the friends OF
the Constitution was complete lie Deum
was sung A battalion Of the national militia
guarded The palace and the King appeared
ia The balcony, and sa.uted the militia officers.
The loss OF The rebel battalion was estimated
81 400 ;--lhat Of the oyaiisIs al less than a
dozen.
FRANCE
The artillery of the army Of the Loire, is said
TO have been sent off 10 the cordan senataire on
the frontiers of Spain. The French govern
ment are represented to have been more prompt
in their prosecution Of the conspirators al Col
mar, than they are of General Berton. A house
was set on IRE 10 favor the escape Of the latter,
BY Withdrawing the attention Of the soldiers
from their prisoner, but il did not succeed. Ad-
vices had been received from Paris, to Wcdnes-
day the 10Th, inclusive.
GREAT BRITAIN.
7 LoRgerity.-A Mr.. Doolrey, lately died IN
Ireland, aged l26 years and three days. "
been married at the age Of 107, to womau Y
-ged 81 years.
SOUTH AMERICA.
" Caracas, .4ug. ], I822.--I have great
pleasure in announcing 10 YOU the entire evac
nation OF the Province Of Coro. bv the enemy.
Morales, with 1900 men, arrived at Curacao
on the 27f ult. The letter describes his force
as being f." ca ma mdiestador-n a wretched
plight Soublette entered the town of Coro on
the Goth 1t being probable that Morales NAV
mediate descent upon some part Of this coast,
the necessary instructions have been given. and
should he.come, be assured ne will meet n lcGYDt
reception but | scarcely think he will attempt
II. He has the friSatc and brig with him. Pa
ez intends retiring his troops to Valencia du-
RUG the rainy season, leaving nothing but a
corps Of observation ~ front of Puerto Cabello.
This is all that will be necessary Till we can as
scmble our newly acquired naval force. Two
briggs of war; purchased BY Mendez. have arri.
we'd at Carthagena from Europe. Yea has also
purchased two-the Mosquito brig OF 10, and
the Saphira corvette Of 2S guns, which are to be
here in month With this force, added 10
what Won are aware we expect from another
quarter, the blockade of Puerto Cabello will be
efectual, and then 1t must surrender.