The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15
FOREIGN SUMMARY.

FOREIGN SUMMARY.
Both Spanish and French journals, says the Ma
tional Gazette. refer to the occg aon Of the island
Of Cuba by the British. a matter determined. Au
article under the Madrid head ia the London Morn.
ing Chronicle, positively states that the b. Alnbassa-
dor Madrid has obtained the consent Of the Spanish
government 10 that occupation a trust siipulating
restore the island when peace is Te-estabshed be-
tween France and Spain.---A law has been passed
BY the provincial government of Upper Canada and
approved by the British king, for the total abolition Of
tthes in that province A LancasteTian school q
about to be established al Caracas The teachers
are to receive 500 month of the public funds
The expectation Of munitions OF Spain is
permitted in England Two vessels are said to have
sailed with arms and ammunition. u has also been
proposed TO permit enstmens there for the Spanish
France IS fitting several squadrons for
IL was said her armies would eater Spain by the 18th
Of March. large majority in the French parliament
support the ministers nd king in their measures
spirited opposition was made by the minority among
whom is Talleyrand. Dsafeeuon had appeared ia
the French frontier armies in January aud the be.
ginning Of February, much damage was done ia Eu-
rope by heavy gales The number Of vessels lost on
the coast of Portugal is computed at one hundred
Screen were lost IL sight Of ST. Ubes.--The speech
Of the British king at the opening Of Parliament Feb
4h has fer time looked for in this country
in the expectation II would inform what course
England will pursue ia the approaching contest II
not decisive the future but narates the en-
deavors the king has made 10 avert war and evidently
leans to a neutral He faiters himself peace
viii be preserved in the Of Eurone THE
neutral course pursued by the OF England gives
general satisfaction in that country Addresses in
Parliament in reply TO the kings speech passed with
great unanimty All parties reprobate the conduct Of
France The opposition members are in favor of as
sisng SpsIn and especially Portugal in case Of need
a petition TO the French government in favor Of
peace has been signed Bordeaux BY grca namber of
merchants. M. Nilele, since his resignation. has
gone over firmly to the war party.-According TO
advices from Paris, France has informed the British
minister that his further attempts mediate between
the French and Spanish governments would prove un-
avaing.ts reported that the feet from Brest had
sailed, said TO be destined against Cadiz.-Capt.
MyIick who left Ponce, Porto Rico about the 10Th Of
March reports that the pTivaeeIs Of that island are
sin capturing and condemnng every hing they fail
in with, trading 10 Patriot ports or elseVhele--
Capt Farren, who left Havana March 23d states that
there general expectation of a revolution N that
place There had been several attempts al revolt but
they had been suppressed. Business was at a stand
and great exeuions were making TO remove property.
One Commercial house had employed ships 10 carry
their property to Europe.Leters have been receive
ed from Col Todd, dated Bogota Jan. 18TH Favor
able accounts had been received of the general state
Of the republic. Il understood that the people Of
Chill were about to supersede their military govern
ment by a constitutional one and that the congress
Of Peru expected to give the people republican
form Of governmental. Cooke Of the u. ). schr.
Fox Zone Of Com. PorteT's squadTon) was killed by
shot from Moro castle. Porto Rico. Ii seems there
were two vessels of the squadron lying IN the port.
AS the Fox also coming in. the governor informed
the captain Of the Greyhound that only two would be
permitted at one time. This fact could not be convey
ed 10 It, Cooke on account or the surf He continued
10 approach and lost his life. He was buried on shore
with military honcrs The last accounts from the
Main stated that Morales held possession Of baracai-
DO also that the rovalists held Porto Cabello bat
were closely besieged by the patriots both by land and
sea.--T The Portuguese government have instructed
their minister in Paris TO protest against the invasion
Of Spain by FTeBch troops; and retire from that
court in France should pe:siSt in their present
measures Copies Of the despatch have also been sent
their ministers 10 London. Brussels, Copenhagen,
and Stockhomi 10 be presented 10 those respective
governments. 1t appears from the kings speech;
and also from Lord Iverpoors remarks Id Parliament
that the British cabinet is yet engaged in foreign
sociations respecting the What the of them
Can be- since the question Of appears to be settled
il is useless TO conecture.--The brig Packet;
Doughty OF Boston, was robbed of arms clothing fur
hiture &c the evening of jan oath, in the haTbor
of Havana. The captain, mate, and two seamen we're;
after much abuse, taken Shore and put into stocks
in the jail. Capt. Wilkinson Of the u s. brig Spark,
obtained their release by appealing the Governor;
but could not recover the Property.--In Spain,
the royaiss appear 10 be rayng their forces to CO.
operate with the French against the constitution of
their country. The Cortes however remaiR hrn and
addresses from all parts Of the nation constantly
pouring in upon them full of devotion to the cause Of
freedom. 1t is rumored that the COnes have resolved
that the king should repair to Corunna If this be true,
that place is probably selected aid the royal family
in embarkng for England in case Of extremity. Co
runna is in a defenceess state.--Information has
been received in England from Russia that Capt. Par
rvs expedition had been spoken of leu Cape BY SEW
era vessels from Kamschaha II this be correct the
great geographical problem concerning northwest
passage is solved and the bold navigators are proba-
bly, returning home by way Of the Pacific ocean.---
The kings Of Saxony and Bavaria have refused "a
make certain changes in the administration Of their
governments which the allied sovereigns had proposed
to them. One change requested was. a greater re-
striction upon the press--Nanoli Iii Rbmani, az
ter long siege fell into the hands OF the Greeks abont
the middle of December. The last fortress which the
Turks surrendered sustained bloody assault Out of
600 combatants, only 40 were taken alive This place
is called the strongest i'll European Turkey and may
be considered the Cadiz Of Greece. The famous Ali
Bey is prisoner.