Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-09
From The .New- York Statesman

NINA, Nc.-It is plea sing to observe that, altho'
the government of Great Britain has by its acquics-
cencc III the destruction of Spanish liberty, given a.
mother proof of that of spirit which
erously condemned the immortal NAPOLEON to the
desolate rocks of St. Helena, contrary to the laws
OF justice, arms, or honor, the PEOPLE do not SYM
pathiSc with their rulers in their piui policy; but
after contributing individually the success of the
Spanish Patriots while i'll i'll their native coun-
try, they now receive them i'll the most hoSpitable
and splendid manner, and sufficiently evincc that
generosity of disposition for which that nation has
been for ages celebrated The gallant NINA, has
sought refuge from the murdercrs of Rafael Rego,
among the English descendants of our common pro-
scners, where his reception has been truly worthy
the character both of the illusrious guest and the
warm-heartCd hosts. The enlightened orator and
patriotic soldier, ARGuEILEs, with n great number
OF other Patriots, has retreated from Spain meet
among the IIibernian branch of the Nllesian family
the provcrbal ceadc mile falha of that generous
people, and sigh with them the melancholy for
tunes of the countries of the Olive and Shamrock.
The London Monthly Magazine for January OBJ
serves:
"a great number of the most eminent of the Con-
stitutionalists of Spain have taken refuge in this
country, and, among the rest, the heroic Nina has
chosen it as his asylum. The apostrcphc of the
Roman orator. to his friend, may be well applied by
us on this occasion; "happy the country which shall
receive hin,--unhappy his own if it shall lose him !"
He landed nj Plymouth, from the French brig CUT
rassicr, on the Both of November, and met with a
truly hearty British reception. The beach was
lined with thousands to receive him and the mo-
menth had touched the English shore, he was rais-
ed upon the shoulders of the people, and carried in
triumph to his hotel. He was soon obliged to an
pear at the window, and gentleman stated bv his
desire THAT this was the happiest moment of his
lie that his feelings were completely overpowered
by the reception he had met with from the British
people. He had been fighting the battles of his
country against its invaders he had before done
this with Lord Wellington, and if occasion should
n gain call him, he should be always ready lin the
evening he went to the theatre, aud was received
with acclamatons, the guards and st regiment D.
pearing prominent i'll his welcome this is as it
should be--thc brave should honor the brave 1t
would be a pleasing task. but which would far
exceed our limits, to record all the testimonies which
this gallant man has received from all classes of the
people; but we cannot resist the qualification of re-
coriing reply of his the subject of his recepion
which shows that the noble feeling is still next his
heart. Having mentioned his intention of visiting
London, and OF doing nc0g., friend told him il
was intended to give him public reception, and re-
quested TO know his sentiments OH the subiect-the
following was MS noble reply "'fhese testimonies
distress me. | am received like conaueror; am
invited to festivals: while only wish, and ought
only, to mourn i'll solitude over the su!fcrings and
to be in very limited circumstances his views we're
all public. lie has had, since his arrival, offers OF
any pecunary assistance which he may want but
has refused them all. The Spanish committee have
addressed letter to him. rendering 500l either for
his own use, or for any purpose which he may sug-
gest. Nina in person is low, about five feet seven
inches, dark hair, dark piercing eyes, and ruddy
complexion with rather English than Span
ish look; nc is very lame, having, rs our readers
may recoect, had of his feet severely frost-bit
ten. Six OF his Staff accompany him. The cele-
brated Arguclles, and many other of the members
of the Cortes, have arrived in Dublin. A meeting
has been held here for the relief such of these
rlotic exiles as may need it; and no doubt British
generosity will afford ample funds for the purpose
The unfortunate Madame Rieso receives every con-
ISOLATION of which her forlorn situation is capable
She has not been informed of the manner of her GAL
liant husbands death, but thinks he has died of his
sucrngs in prison. She is represented being We
ny beautiful.