Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-12-12

tive OF the state OF parties ana polltlCal
feelings in that city. These, though not
very interesting TO an American reader.
display public spirit which evinces i'm
provement in the people. A new journal
called "Et Americana libre," IS conduct
ed by society of literary gentlemen,
whose talents are very respectable; it is
in direct opposition TO the doctrines and
politics of the " EYGnoL libre," another
Journal, said to be conducted by Colo
mel, who has been accused, or suspected,
of strong desire to initiate lturbIde.
The Press in Havana appears to enjoy
great liberty; and tsome OF the journals
furnish essays OF considerably merit.
Some handsome euIogia are pronounced
upon the character of the gallant and un-
fortunate Allen.
Under our commercial head will be
found very full prices currents OF all arti-
q s Cnnected with the Charleston, Bal
timore, Norfolk, Philadelphia, New York
and Boston markets.
HAVANA POLITICS.
The following letter from highly res
pectabIe and intelligent friend twill inform
our rsaders, in summary, OF the political
sentiments now disseminated in this most
wealthy and important Spanish Province
"HAvANA, Nov. %, I822.-We assure
you, it will always afford us great plea
sure TO be able to furnish the City Gazette
with information worthy to find place IN
il !; particularly upon subjects, which, al
though our journals treat, they often dis"
colour the truth through party feelings
Nevertheless, the several papers publish
ed here, forwarded by this opportunity
may give some idea OF the state OF our po-
litiCs.
"A denunciation was lodged with the
governor few days ago, of conspiracy
being formed by some natives TO proclaim
the Independence Of the Island Of CubG
But Col. Kinderland treated it with con-
tempt, because il appeared to be without
foundation. The rumor of this conspira-
cy, however, caused at first some alarm,
but that has disappeared.
g Our elections fer deputies 10 the Cor
ties Of Spain, will begin on the lst of next
month, and spirit of rivalry between the
natives and the Europeans already mani
tests itself; nevertheless, the better class
of either party, linked by the strong ties
of interest, OF sell preservation, o. old ha-
bit, aud | may add of mutual respect,
form compact mass, not easily TO be sha-
ken
"The news Of the conspiracy which
Porto Rico, has awakened the attention of
all the whites of both parties, and taught
them what course they must adopt. to
preserve their lives and property. We
are confident, that as long as the Consti
tuition sways in Spain, we run no risk OF
losing our tranquility, or OF disturbing the
existing order OF things.
The only circumstance that ansoys US,
is the swarm Of pirates that intest on
coasts, which, if not checked, will cut up
all our trade. Ere this, you will have re-
ceived the news Of the loss OF capt. Allen,
of the Alligator. We hope sincerely, his
fate will cause an increased activity IN the
measures of your government, for destroy
ing effectualIY these freebooters. The
government of Cuba is undoubtedly to be
blamed, forsits lachesse and apathy IN this
respect But circumstances have given
the United States the power TO benefit the
commercial world in more ample de-
gree. The contemplation OF the disorders
that spring from these continued plracles,
bewiIders every thinking mind, and we
anxiously expect bold and decIsiVs
stroke from the American Navy"
The Porto RICO Conspiracy has been
detected, and the mysterious story, as
it was called, has been clearly unravelled
The Noticioso' OF the 18th November,
contains the proclamation OF the Governor
OF Porto Rico, dated 18th Oct. 1922, CIV
ing his reasons for the capital punishment
imposed upon Pedro Duyois, and many o.
theirs. for having attempted in conjunction
with outlaws and foreigners, toreHoulion-
ize the Island, and take possession OF the
same, 1t appears that the insurgents cal
Culated on external assistance and that a
serDsie oar wac to have been raised. The
Governor, however, says that be haG from
time to time. received information OF their
Intentions. He states that the focus OF
this incendiary attempt was IN the United
States, and sustained and animated by in
dividuaIs through errer, or through ambl-
ton. The Governor proceeds to give an
account of the expedition and OF the pro-
gress of the adventurers, the places they
touched at. their rendezvous at the east
end of Porto Rico, their eztravagant pro-
Notwithstanding to all equality OF
rights, an asylum, happiness and protec-
tom These proclamatlons are signed
from Head Quarters, Mayaquez Septem-
Der, 1929, by Louis Villaum Ducondray
HoIstein"--no fictitious name, but be-
longing to Swedish adventuTer, WHO had
formerly been governor Of the castles OF
Bocachica. and afterwards earned his liv~
ing in the honest calling OF a Music and
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