The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-05-31

situated aL tUt Hcdl vi AhS Jay N'' - >N'--
rnandng eminence, can garrison 600 troops.
The Twelve Apostles, directly at the foot
Of the Moro. would itself command the en-
trance into the harbour-and 1t, IN addi-
.ien to these, the forts at the Punta, opPo-
site, be taken into the account. It VIII be
seen that Havana has the means of making
most powerful resistance against any invaa-
er, should there be internal peace and mar
mony. .o
yr There are in and about Havana, 750o
troons all of whom have been sent from
Spain. They are well ted, clothed ana uls-
cinlincd. they receive l. dollars per month
for wages. from which are usually deducted
about three dollars for their uniform, &c
They have beet sent from Spain Tor various
causes, some because they are faithful, ana
some because they had fought tor the CON
stituton. The first year OF their arrival
they are usually subject to the fever, and no
small number fall thus sacrificed. Spain,
however, must have Spanish soldiers, as she
can never trust the islanders; and 1t feid-
nand has discontinued regiment, Cuba at
fords good place for tomb Its suppos-
cd that &C, 900 soldiers might be raised IN
the island, in case of union and emergency.
But so great is the apprehension OF the GO
vernment towards the natives, that durIass
the past winter, it was found necessary 10
send large body of troops from Havana to
Mantanzas, because they were commanded
by Cuban officers.
The troops parade every day, either IN the
Plaza de Armas or eatramdroS her com
mon dress is white coarse linen, with black
cloth cap and yellow tassels. Their tull UNI
form, however, is leather cap with tea
ther, blue cloth coat, and white trowsers, Ia
ced, white and plated buttons they are al
ways remarkably clean. Com W. OF the
United States Navy, told me that he never
saw finer troops, nor did he think It possible
to drill men more perfectly. some OF the
other officers found, did not concur entirely
with the Commodore, as to their ability to
withstand a charge of a British force Of G.
quail number; inasmuch as 10 mass, they
are not as stout men as the latter.
AS to the ability of a foreign power TO
take Havana, there is great difference OF
opinion. The troops which occupy It hay
ing been sent away from their own country
against their will. might, in case OF an in
surrection, either join with the rebels, or,
If a foreign power should come, might Gre
ate such discomfort, as to render the efforts
of their officers unavailing. II IN addition
to this, the distraction and jealousy oi the
natives be considered, it viii appear possl.
ble, that without much expense, either OF
treasure or blood, Havana might fall. The
Cabana being commanded by ali eminence
within distance, might possibly be taken,
and then the Moro must fall, as well as the
other fortresses The walls OF the city
would be no protection, as the houses oht-
aide would completely shelter the approach
OF besegers. BY cutting OFT the supplies
Of the city for provisions and water, lthe
work of an hour,) and driving the nhabit-
|, - +h. lie ~
must inevitably tolow--and to famine en-
ptulation The climate so fatal to toreig~
ers Of the north is no less 50 to Spaniard
from the mother country; and hence, in TIN
respect, there would be no advantage TO thu
latter. Should Havana fall, Cuba become
an easy prey. The English Gould probabl,
take it as easily as they did in 1162
At that time the English land forces tttet
out for the siege OF this place, were commltte
to the command of the Earl OF Albtmatlt
Their number was about 10000 The tlcH
was entrusted to Admiral Pocockc, an
consisted q. 19 ships of the line, is irlg@ta'
and 15Otransports. They moved in sight {
the Notifications on the 10th Of June, 17G.
Opposed TO this were IL the harbour, !
Spanish ships Of the line. post was sel2e
on the high ground already mentioned, a
though in consequence OF lightness of tl
earth. THIS was eT1tCleu Will lJlHlNC ilWNH
". The soldiers and sailors were oplige
to drag the cannon up the decivty on th
east Of the present Cabanas, and being e.
posed to the heat Of the burning sun, ulan
of them dropped down dead. The batterIt
were fianally opened. The garrison, IN 8
tempting 10 destroy them had been repulsc
with great slaughter.-bu the principal ba
tery took fire accidentally, ard thus the j
bour Of 1000 Of the besiegers was lost in
few hours Two thirds of the soldiers an
sailors had by this time become unfit for So
vice, yet the besiegers pressed on, and
mine having been sprung which threw dos
a part Of the works INTO the ditch left
breach, and the soldiers were ordered
storm the works.
The assault was commenced; four hu
dred Of the Spanish soldiers were cut
pieces, or lost i'll attempting TO leap from q
NIoro the rest received quarters on layi
down their arms. This occurred thirty da
after the commencement ct the siege. L
British commandant speedily remount
the runs of the fort to the number OF SIX
pieces; but willing to spare the city, a
prevent unnecessary bloodshed, sentl A
Of truce to the governor to surrender. /
s,pan.art refused The next morning aft
the batteries we're opened with such eff,
against town and forts, that flags OF tru
appeared in every part OF the city at abe
twelve O'clock A deputy was sent to I
British camD to settle the terms of catlitu