American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-11-26
From the .He,v. Fork Evening Post.

We presume the facts developed IN the following
letter from a respectable gentleman, personally
known to Us, with the paper enclosed, will excite
mo little attention at Washington, and perhaps call
for some prompt measures.
Antigua, Oct. 18th, 1892.
My dear Sir,-The enclosed is true copy of an
original proclamation, now before me, accompanied
with statement of a respectable gentleman OF An
tigua who was at St. Bartholomew at the time the
squadron was lying there, and also with an extract
of letter, of another very respectable gentleman,
residing at ST. Bartholomew. There can be no
doubt but that those vessels are cruising resSes
Of ,car under the american flag, and without any
commissions from the government Of the United
States, OF course, liable to be called to account
by our government for their conduct.
The signature " b. Irvine" to the proclamation,
AS Secretary of State pro tenn. struck me, the mo-
ment saw it, to be the real signature Of Baptist
Irvine, who few years ago. was editor OF the Co
lumbar in the city NewYork and who since, until
within short time, has been editor Of political
newspaper in the city OF Washington. The reason
for judging that TO be his signature is, that have
letter of his and the signature to it, according to
the best OF my recollection, bears great similarity
to that of :" B. I:vine" signed to the original pro-
clamaton. II was understood at ST. Bartholomew,
that Mr. Irvine had been great writer in the T..
States; II was also understood that he wrote this
proclamation and with his pen, is to conduct this
squadron to some independent happy land. From
the description have received of his personal ap
pearance, am still more confirmed in the belief
that it is he. II so, he has now become, unques-
tionably desperate adyenturer and for the chances
OF fortune, IS willing to jeopardlse his head in the
disgrace OF his county.
have Just heard rumor that this squadron has
failed in their attempt to revouonize Porto Rico
all Il.
IS all the information am in possession of, respect
ing this piratica expedition except another rumor
that Of the island of Gdudalope being under arms
IN fearful expectation Of them.
1t this communication, in your opinion, can be
made beneficial TO our country, it will give great
pleasure to know that have, in my absence, rem
dered some little service 10 my native land.
AS respects the squadron-I should suppose the
least our government could do, would be TO dis
patch trgate or two, or some other vessels to see
who they are and what they are about. Most assn
redly, they have no right to be cruising as vessels
81 war under American colors.
Copy Of the Proclamation ,cIlch tras prpparpd for
issuing, had the Expedition Prored Successfully
From the General in Chief, Provisional President
Of The Republic IF Boriguen, CPorto Rico) I'll
th' people Of all Nations, (e.rcept natives oil
SPain.)
The revolution in this island is accomplished
| he independence is proclaimed, and wise, free
md independent republican government offers toll
'ou employment, protection, security, and prospe- |
n.y. We IN consequence solicit you to come and |
establish yourselves among US, and enjoy healthy
climate in our beautiful and happy country, and we
promise you as follows, wiz
Art l. The right Of citizenship, the faculty of
'otng and of claiming all places in the Republic,
Evil as well as military, without respect to birth or
eligion, depending alone the talents and virtues
II the individual
Art. ?. Soldiers to possess the same right as ci-
lzens, their pay will be punctualy made good to
hem, and every necessary complete 10 the extent
Il their wants, and they may depend on their spec
" promotion, should their conduct enttle them
o it.
Art. s. Every individual belonging to the Army
nd Navy of the Republic, who may be untortu-
lately wounded or hurt in the service, will be pro
ided for in the Hospital, and will be taken care Of
t the expense OF government.
Art. 4 Physicians, Surgeons and Apothecaries
u abilities, will be taken into employment in our
Army and Navy.
Art. 5. Planters Husbandmen, and all persons
veil informed in Agriculture, will address taem-i
elves to the Agricultural Commissioners, who will
ssign them lands and assist them in the purchase
1 the necessary materials, proportional to their
means and their Abilities and will further instruct
hem in the means OF securing their prosperity.
Art 6. Builders and Manufacturers who may!.
huse to come and settle here will find employ i
nent and security. Persons who may have inten- t,
on TO set up some useful establishment, will lay i
heir plan before the council Of state, and if appro-
ed they will be assisted and protected in their en-
srprize.
Art :. Merchants and Traders are solicited to {
ONE and establish themselves-the ports will be {
rec, and the duties very little
Art. 8. Artists Of every description, Men Of Let
ers, and persons capable Of instructing, will meet
ere with employment and security.
Art 9. Manufacturers of powder, Of tobacco, of !