Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-08-28
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| NEw-ORLBANs, July 25-The steam buat Gran,
h;n arrived last evening from the Baze reports the
IS one o. -: transports which sailed from tho Havana
on the 9Th lust with 500 troop, I'll. board destined for
We INVASION r OF Mexieo She was separated from the
ret OF the squadron 10 severe gale, in lat 2i long
%, 3D. with loss Of foremost spars &c. and put into
the Baiize in distress The following Spanish Officers
came passengers in the Grampus from the Binp
Commandment Don Miguel de ss Santos German Can.
tain Don Jose Maria Yale, Lieut.. Don Juan Furpat
Sergeant Don Jose Antonio Morregas, Captain Jeffrey.
We have been politely furnished with the following
correspondence between his Exceiiency Gov. Derbig-
ny and his Catholic M.esty's Consul Senior Don An,o.
MO Argote Vailaiobos, residing in this city.
CONSULATE OF SPAIN
New ORLEANs, July %.
sfa:-Accidents attending naviga alton have brought
into this port in distress, the American ship Bingham
OF Philadelphia, jeffrey, master, which chartered
at Havana, as transport for troops which were en-
parked there on the i,h inst destination unknown In
violent tempes, which occurred the lith that YES
sci was separated from the rest of the CONVOY and
could not meet with them again. notwithstanding the
exertions which the Ca:-, sars he made 10 that eff
ec and having suffered considerable damage in her
masts, and being very icaky size found
ed 10 take refuge in this harbour save herself IRON
sh"'rrek Such IL the verbal Information which tho
Captain OF the vessel has given me.
There board nf that ship about five hundred
troops officers included and according the Informal
'on which have received from their commander and
such other OF their officers whom have hitherto q,
hey are under the best discipline; and seeing Them
selves compelled by this unfortunate occurrence 10
hospitality In this friendly country. for the time that
wi Oe necessary TO get another transport
In the same vessel, circumstances NAV REQUIRE for
their original destinaon promise TO your excellency
IN the name OF the officers that the rights OF this gov.
eminent shall he respected with The greatest
ousness, and beg that place NAV be assigned where
they be landed remain for the short time th,,
they have TO pass here Ii il possible to
Tor that purpose convenient spot on the other side
OF the river IL would be satisfactory 10 their com
hahuer, VINO IL, nevertheless ready to submit TO what
your eXcelency may dispose.
The ship had not yet entered the river when the
captain with the above meniions officers enb,r ed
on board OF S;eambos, which a.rv ed las, evening IL
supposed that che is coming up and NAV reach
'.:5 'i'is exeninG or tomorrow.
Expecting the favor OF an answer. I remain with
due regard, Sir, your Exccliency's obed't sery't
ANTONIO ARGOTE VILLALOPOS
Ills Excellcncy Governor p DERDIGNY.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
-teU OrienIis, Juiy 20.
SIR:-i have received your ,nunic alton inform
ing me That the American ship Bins ham, Capt Jeffrey
having on board abou! five hundred Spanish troops EN-
barked at Havana, destination unknown has nut into
tis river IN distress, and asking leave 10 land those
troops, The vessel unsergoes repairs or soma
other transport may be procured: am disposed to do
Tor iheif relief all that the duties of hospitality require
anu a strict observance of neutrality will permit
The troops will therefore, have leave 10 land and 10
remain on The spot assigned to them during the time
absolutely necessary Tor procuring some other
or Tor repairing the Bingham with all possible specd if
no other vessel can be hired The place to be desy.
mated for their temporary residence will be med. known
to YOU as soon as an officer whom have sent down for
That purpose will return The wish expressed by their
commander that may be assigned on the right bank
Of the river, rather than ibis agrees with nv oven
Intentions In the mean time, the vessel has baen order
ed not TO proceed any further.
have the honor TO be- with due regard, your ohcdi.
ent servant, p DERBiCNV
Senior Don ANToNIo ARGorE VrLLALopos
Consul of his Catholic Majesty at N. Orleans