The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-28

.4trirul ofthe u. States Brig SDoyk.

.'hrirnl Of the L. States Brig SPARK.
NORFOLK, March l7.--U. States Brig
Spark, Capt. Wilkinson, 90 days from
Tampico, Via Havana, IL days from the
latter, arrived at this port or Satud day
last.
The Spark sailed from Havana Sd inst
with convoy of 10 sail of vessels, IL
monsst which was the ship China, of Sa-
lem.
The Spark sailed from Vera Cruz on
the 18th, and Tampico on the a1st ult-.
when she left the former place, il was said
that some negotiations ere pending be-
tween Santa Anna and Iturbide, and that
a proclamation had been issued by the lat
ter, announcing the fact, and directing a
suspension OF hostilities until the issue of
some propositions about to be submitted
to him by Santa Anna, should be made
known. On the evening of the Goth, the
Spanish armed schooner San Pedro, cap
tam Hamilton, arrived at Tampco, from
Vera Cruz, which brought Information that
the Imperial flag without black pen
dantT) was flying on both the forts of that
place, which was indicative Of pacific
con laIon To thc negotiations.
II consequence of the troubles in Next
co, many of the inhabitants had left the
country, and others continued to depart
by every opportunity, carrying with them
all their valuables There were two yes
Is laying at Tampico, ready to sail for
Ha'ana, fall of passengers.
@Cnpt. Wilkinson states, that the black PEN
dod bling displayed with the flag is nm index
of revolutionary movements [Btfcon.
Ertrdct u ietter from KaUana, bg Tie
Sp0r6, dated 1St INST
"The Spaniards have been exceedingly
alarmed here for few days past, in con
sequence of report that the English Co.
vcrnment had issued letters of marque and
reprisal against their property, which is
now partially centradictcd by a later ar
rival from Europe; they still, however,
have some fears, knowing the English
would like very much TO get possession of
the Island.
" We have great deal of military pa
rade here, one battalion ordhe City guard
being constantly on duty" (D.
Our readers will recoHect that number
of men, aud amongst them was Baptiste
Irvine, sailed from this country last fall in
an expedition under DecOndrav, hose OBJ
lcct was To revoutionize Porto Rico but
whose plans were frustrated, and ali taken
prisoners. We are informed they have
had their trials, and are sentenced to thir-
ty years Imprisonment.
" Y. Ere. Post.
--see.-
Both Spanish aud French journals refer
to the occupation of the Island of Cuba by
the British, AS matter determined. We
have remarked an article under the Ma
drld head in the London Morning Chruni.
Gle, IN which 1t is positively stated that the
British ambassador at Madrid has obtained
the consent of the Spanish government to
that occupation, as trust, the restoration
oi the island when peace should be re-es-
iabilshed between France and Spain, be-
ing stipulated. Nat. Gaz.
600
Captain Charles Morris has been appoin-
ted by the President of the u. States, with
the consent of the Senate to be one of the
Commissioners of the Navy Board, vice
Captain Porter, resigned.
900
The City Council of New Orleans have
granted to Mr.. J. II. CGld,ceH, a loan of
5000 dollars, to assist him in completing
the American Theatre, payable in !, 9 and
years.
-..e9e."-
The British fleet of 16 or II sail. which
had arrived at Barbados was reported TO
have sailed thence for Jamaica.
Charleston City Gux.
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IL IS coincidence worthy of remark,
That the earthquake at Valparaiso hap
ptned on the same day with that by
when the city of Aleppo in Asia, was des-
troyed. w. N'