American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-27
VOL. Ill.
NEW YoRK, June II.

from CnrTacOa.-By the arrival Of the scfY.
dlppomenes, capt Bourne, in II days from Cura-
Goa we have papers from that place 10 the LIST inst.
We extract the following intelligence The pairis
OTIS, 1t seems, have experienced another reverse
1t was reported at Curacao, that during the late
engagement off Laguira, between the Spanaris and
.he COLOMBIAN squadron, under Comm re Dam
iels, the captain OF the Spanish frigate Killed or
OF his own men himself for deserving from theiE
quarters.
From the Curracoa Couraat, Of my 81.
From yuaracdybo from Maracayho,
have been received here, BY way of Coro 10 the
9Th inst. They state that commandant Padilla hav.
ing received information of the result of the action
OF the first May, thought it prudent not TO remain
longer at Los Eaqnes. but resolved to force the en-
trance TO the bar OF Maracaybo with the vessels IN
der his command which he effected on the 9Th, with
the utmost temerity, with twelve sail large and small
One OF his briggs was sunk by the guns Of the casla
10 gong IN, and two others aground a shoal
called the lahlazo and Notwithstanding every ex-
ertion was made 10 save them, have been lost. ---
Another brig was engaged by the Spanish Hechera
Attrevida Maracayvera, and would have been taken
had not two Colombian schooners come to her asks.
lance, she having lost her Hasts in the engagement.
This discontinue left PadilIa no other resource than
to retire with the remainder of his vessels Punta
Palma where he remained according TO the last ac-
counts, with the Spanish naval force OF NIaracayhs
in his front, which is superior in number. Fron
this it is thought that the Interior results will noe
be favorable to Padila ard that he only save
himself by another bold attempt 10 repass the cas-
lie, and the bar, and get out to
On the Goth inst the Spanish troops nine hun
dred in number, under the command of Col Lorens
90 re occupied the province and city Of Coro.-~.
The Colombian force under commandment Reyes
Gonzales, having retired along the coast The par
|tlcuals OF these military movements are detailed ia
the following letter from Col. Lorenzo addressed 10
a friend Of his in this island:
Harbor Of La Vtla, May 26, 1899.
Dear Sir.--Tweve days of continual march have
not been sufficient to overtake the invaders Of this
province, and only one iorsaken party fell into our
hands on the 22d, at Chpara, in the vicinity Of
Cumarebo, leaving A dead on the field, wounded
and prisoners, and about "a dispersed in the noun.
tans with the loss on our part Of killed and
wounded. pursued the corps under the command
of the lame Gonzales, but being 9 days in advance,
he escaped from of our hands. Ii is horrid 10 hnk
Of the conduct OF the enemy in this country, the
protection of the worthy Caude beng followed by
that infamous cripple, those hungry tigers thirst.
ing for human blood, have not even spared poor
weak women. Twenty four unfortunate persons
were hehaded in Coro in night; officer and
soldicrsi 10 Cauca. On the 22I, Capt Mateo Ober0
and sub-leut Juan Castro. Ii an exact account
inundated, believe it would require great deal Of
patience TO extend the relation La fine, you must
know that on his march 10 this place, he asaassna-
ted three unfortunate women that gave him no Of
fence whatever. See the attrocious behaviour which
lappes exactly to the disposition Of that outlaw
Gonzales he has prepared for himself speedy re-
Italiaton, and il not withheld by the contempt
which hold for such an Insignificant being, my
troops ere this had satiated their vengeance. The
government TO whom this horde belongs ought to
ladopt active measures against this perverse charac-
ter, and it appears very extraordinary that such per-
sons should place at the head OF their enterprises,
men who capable oil renewing former times,
Iepochs OF cruelty, which only serve 10 bring dis
grace upon the human species. One alone of the
fugitive enemies might DE excepted, and who does
not deserve The name of robber, which is Jose los
Dolores he proceeding like soldier Of nonor. has
opposed far lay in his power the intrigues and
violent proceedings of Gonzales, and as respects
him, should it happen, he will always be treated
with that consideration he Justly deserves; T
hereby repeat that their government should take
such measures against the cripple should blot
him out from the society of men, of which he is 80
unworthy yes, be forewarned Of the evils which
might be brought upon us by people OF such cha
racter. These communications, ii you conceive
they can be useful by making them public, you can
insert them in The papers which are in circulation
ID your Island, by which means all good men will
have just idea Of the crooked policy adopted by
our enemies.
From your afTectionate and attentive servant,
[Signed.)
MANUEL LORENZO.
Cantaio TJrxr;n or ~. st;o - Dill.