American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-20

tiCudilS WHu WROTE rainier uespOnunbIY q lew Gays
previous to the date Of this. We know him per-
'sonally, and place the utmost confidence in his
statements.
CADIZ, APRIL IS.
"Ihe French, as you know, entered Spain on the
7th, and without meeting any opposition proceeded
las far as Nittoria. The advanced guard is compo-
|sed OF DISCONTINUED Spaniards, which the French
allow very much against their own interest," as the
Esprit ofvengeancr which leads them on has crea-
ted a Reaction, and those otherwise were dis
posed to receive the French TRANQUILITY, are retiring
from their homes, and uniting themselves TO BaLaS-
tFf0s by thousands. Almost all the local militia of
the Provinces have already abandoned their houses,
and are collecting where their services may be use
tul in the towns the French have passed. some
disorders have been committed, much from the
Of not meeting The aetc0me recep-
ton they expected, as from any other cause. The
Constitutional General O'DonneU is doing wonders
we perceive his energy in every act he performs.
he last accounts we have oil him, is that Of his
having organized an Army Of about $4,000 men,
with which he will soon begin to operate, and be-
eye one OF his first steps will be the pas.
SEES OF iSpMosLerra, about IL leagues north OF Mad
rid. All the militia Of Madrid, amounting nearly
10 5000 men, have volunteered en- TO join the
Army OF reserve in Andalusia. With such ele-
ments in people, what should be their reward
Certainly not oppression,
suppose great numbers OF priyateers will be fit.
ted out from the u. States. If they come here they
will get commissions without any dilliculy--the
grand object icing do the French all the mischief
possible.
1T is reported, and believe correctly that Cadiz
will shortly be put under martial law, TO be prepa-
red Tor the worst, and that Governor will be ap-
pointed who will unite 10 his own person. the Civil
and Military authority. If he be Of nerve, he
will do much good
New York, June II.
SPANISH DECLARATION OF WAR.
The ollowingis the translation Of the Declaration Of
War against France; received by the letter Of
Marque Taranlula.
Seville Gazette, April 26.
The king has issued the following decree
"Whereas the Spanish territory has bssn invaded
10y the troops of the French government without
previous declaration of war, any of those forma-
lltles established by custom and whereas, that act
cannot be considered in any other light
than a violation of the Law of Nations, and an
open rupture of hostiltes against Spain-it be-
comes my duty, therefore TO epel force by force to
defend the integrity of the states OF the monarchy,
and chasise the audacty off enemies: Now, after
having consulted the Council Of State, agreeaby to
the 936th article OF the political constitution, DO
DECLARE WAR AGAINST FRANCE, and
the same is hereby declared, and in consequence
whereof order and command the competen, au-
thorities to commit hostiites upon her both by sea
and land annoy her by every act of aggression in
their power authorised by the law OF nations.
also direct, that this my Declaration of War be
published with due solemnity.
''You are hereby informed OF the cause for its fu-
flment and will cause it to be printed, published
and circulated AT the Palace of the Alcazar at Se-
vile, the esd OF April, 1925 THE KING.
"To Don Eyaristo San Miguel.
Secretary oil State"