The Wilmingtonian., 1824-03-11

lixh descendants OF Our common prOGenilors,
where his reception has been truly worthy the
character both Of the illustrious guest and the
w,rm. hearted hosts The enlightened orator ant,
pa,riotic soldier, AReuELLEs, with great mum
her of other Patriots, has retrcaed from Spain Il
meet among the P4ibernian branch of the Milesian
family the proverbial csads mile Jatha Of that
generous people, and sigh with them over IN.
melancholy fortunes of the countries OF the Olive
and the Shamrock. The London Monthly Maya
zine for January Observes
"a great number of the most eminent OF the
of Spain have taken refuge IN
this country, and, among the rest, the heroic
Nina has chosen ii as his asylum The apostro-
|phe of the Roman orator, to his friend, may be
lwell applied by us on this occasion "happy the
country which shall receive hin-unhappy his
Town if it shall lose him" He Landed at Ply
mouth, from the French brig Cuirassier, on the
l30th of November, and met with truly hearty
british reception. The beach was lined with
thousands to receive hi n; and the moment he
had touched the English shore, he was raised
lupon the shoulders of the people, and carried in
triumph to his hotel. He was soon Obliged to
appear at the window, and q gentleman stated BY
ibis desire that this was the happest moment OF
his life that his feelings were completely over
powered by the reception he had met with tom
the British people He had been fighting the
battles OF lis country against its Invaders ne ad
before done this with Lord Wellington, and It
occasion should again cali him, he should he al
ways ready" In the evening he went To The thea
lire, and was received with accamations, the
guards and the 6lst regiment appearing prom
Inent III his welcome this is as it should be-,he
brave should honour the brave. It would be q
pleasing task, but one which would far exceed
lo,ir 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 recortllng reply of his OH the subject OF hi'
reception, which shows that the noble feeling 4
still next his heart. Having mentioned his m
tsn,ion OF visiting London and of doing so incog.
friend told him it was intended to give him
public reception, and requested to know his sen
timcnts on the subject-the following was hi
noble reply: "1hese testimonies distress me.
arm received like a conqueror; ] am dragged Y
public spectacles am invited to festivals; Will
i only wish, and ought only, TO mourn in soli
linde over the sufferings and slavery OF my dea
country" Nina is understood to be in very lin
tied circumstances his views were all public
lie has had, since his arrival, offers OF any pecu
MARY assistance which he may want, but has re
fused them ALL The Spanish committee hav,
addressed letter to him, rendering 50oL e,he
for his own use, or for any purpose which he ma,
, suggest. Nina in person is low, about five fee
seven inches. dark hair, dark piercing eyes, an'
iruddy complexion; with rather an English thar
a Spanish look he is very lame. having, As OH
renders may recoect had one Of his feet severe
fily fros, bitten. Six of his Staff accompany hin
The celebrated ArguelLes, and many other Of tn
members Of the Cores, have arrived in Dublin :
A meeting has been held here for the relief c
such of these patriotic exiles AS may need it ant
: no doubt, British generosity will afford ampi
funds for the purpose. The unfortunate Ma
ldsme Itiego receives every consolation of who
her forlorn situation is capable. She has not a-r
Informed If the manner of her gallant hnshsad'
death, bu, think, he has died of his suffering il
J, prison. Size 70 represented as being very beaut
ltul.