Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26

trv, the protection of the worthy caudo being
followed by that infamous cripple, those hum
CRY tigers, thirsting tor human blood, have not
even spared poor weak women. Twentv.fout
unfortunate persons were beheaded in Core in
one night; 1 officer and seven soldiers in Cau-
eau On the 22d, Capt Mateo oberto and sub
leu.. Juan Castro. If an exact account could
be had of the number of victims that have been
inundated, | believe it would require great
deal of patience to extend the relation In fine.
YOU must know that on his march TO this place.
he assassnated three unfortunate women that
rave him no offence whatever. See the afro
cious behaviour which applies so exactly to the
disposition OF that outlaw Gonzales he has pre-
pared for himself speedy retalistion, and ft
was not withheld, by the contempt whcai hoid
for such an insignificant being, my troops ere
this had satiated their vengeance. The govern
ment to whom this horde belongs ought to- a.
dept active measures against this perverse cha.
racter, and it appears very extraordinary tlias
such persons should be placed at the head
of their enterprises. men who are capable OF
renewing former times epochs ct cruelty,
which only serve TO bring disgrace upon the hui
man species. One alone of the fugitive enemies
might be excepted, and who does not deserve,
the name of robber, which is Jose de los De-
lores he proceeding like soldier OF honoup
has opposed as far as lay in his power, the in
trigucs and violent proceedings OF Gonzales,
and as respects him. should ii SO happen, he
will always be treated with that consideration
ne SO Justly deserves; hereby repeat that their
government should take such measures against
the cripple, as should blot him out from the So
ciety of men, of which he is so unworthy; yes,
be forevarned of the evils which might be
brought upon us by people OF such character.
These communications, if you conceive they
can be useful by making them public, you car
insert them in the papers which are IN circuia-
ton in your Island, by which means all good
men will have a Just idea ofthe crooked policy
adopted by our enemies
From your affectionate and attentive servant.
(Signed) MANUEL LORENZo.
Mar 24-The Colombian corvette Bolivar.
captain Christie, which arrived off this harbor
on Friday last week, continued lying OF and
on till SUNDAY, when she proceeded tor La
Guayra.
Capt. Maitland late of the Carabobo, has su-
perceded captain Matthews in the command OF
the Pchineha. The consequence has been.
that capt Matthews, lieuts Rodgers, Cristail
and Bartlett have thrown up their commissions,
and retired from the Columbian service. II:
crew, when informed of the change that was to
take place, and understanding that they were
not to receive any oftbeir back pay, which has
been due for length of time. became so dis
| orderly. th2t II was IOuIU HSS1Soal ~ slim -
bout SIS of them on board the Bover in irons.
Nine Others volunteered on board Of the Col
umbian schr Rayo, which sailed in company
with the Bolivar The Pinchnca remains at
present with about 40 men, the mariners in-
cluded.
CoRUatA, 9Th April.
The following letter of thanks has been pub
lished in the Constitutional, which the French
officers who arrived at this port from London.
with the laudable intention OF Joining the
Spanish forces in defence ofliberty) addressed
to the inhabitants Of this city, on the eve OF
their departure for Bilhoa. in consequence OF
the fraternal reception they experienced.
70 the Inhabitants of Co''unna.-When the
desire of fighting the enemies OF liberty carried
us to Spain, we expected to lind IN that gene
rous nation friends. but we have found brothers.
Generous inhabitants at the moment OF leay-
ing you and Of marching to conquer hoerty, we
cannot refrain from mauitesting to you our pro-
found and eternal gratitude.
United in heart and soul with heroic Spain,
and guided by the victorious pendant OF Aus
terlitz, we will contribute to disconcert the
impious war which has been declared to the
liberty Of man, in which cause we pledge our
selves to perish Viue la aberte! piue tindeten-
deace of the people! Here follow the sigma
tures.l
Corunna, 9th April, 1928.
Russian .8rmy-The New-York Advocate
states, that the report ola Russian and Austrian
army moving to the frontier of France is incor-
rect, The principle which was to govern the
neutrality of Great Britain, was the strict adhe-
renee of the other powers to similar neutral.
ty. and when they move, England will move.
If France and Spain are lett to fight the battle,
without auxiliary all or intercourse, France
win get defeated, and the neutrality of the al
lies viii be preserved. 1t is impossible, how
ever, to prevent private aid; and in addition to
many British officers ard soldiers. who have
Joined the Spanish army. 100000 battle axes