London, Wednesday, Octobe...
The Times, 1824-10-20T00:00:00

By the Baltic, arrivedl at Liverpool, New York papers of the 19th and 20th ult. have been received. The Nestor, vwhich sailed on the 17th, has not yet arrived at Liverpool, and( tberefere the papers from the sth to the 17th are still wantinig. The papers wlhich have reache(d us contain DO intelligence either from Peru or Mexico. By accounts from Havannah of the 2Sth of August, received at Clharleston, it appears that a movement (but a feeble andl ill-supported one) in favour of the Constitutioi took place in Matanzas, in the island of Cuba, on the 23d of August. It is remark- able, however, that the movemcnt is ascribed to the in- trigues of the Independent Governmnents, who are styled "the wretched provinces of the Continenit," an(i the evident alarm created by it atIlavainali would lead us to believe that rnore attempts of the same nature were anticipated. We subjoin the official account of thc affair, published at Havannah:- " HAVANNAH, AUGUST 25, 1824. "0ORDER OF TIIE DAY. Don Gaspar Rodriguez, an efficer of the dragoons in Matanzas. having audaciously seduced eight of his men, and with them at- tempted to disturb the peace, sallied forth into the street of that city on the night of the 23d, proclainming against the present order of things, and firing their pistols. The loyal inhabitants of Matanzas, together with the Royalist illilitia, and the small body of soldiers whose loyalty and love for the King stand foremost in their hearts, joined their worthy Governior, and prevented any further disturb- ance. The criminal and fanatic Rodriguez, seeirng the imlpotence of his attempt, fled from the city, and in ail likelihood is by this time abandoned by his few followers. Orders are issued to arrcst him, and chere is no doubt. that lie will be immediately taken, and duly clastised for his tenecrity. " If the disorderly and criminal project of one of our companions in arms fills my heart with indignation, I am satisfied and persuaded that the conduct of Rodriguez will inspire those who compose this well-deserved garrison with the horror and contempt wlhich it de- serves, and all, unaniimously with me, will comply with their sacred oaths, ever to be faithful to the King. " FRANCISCO ANTO. SEGURA." "PROCLAMATION. * To thc Inhabitants of l3avannah,-While Government watches the steps of some ambitious men, who in secrecy plan the destruc- tion -of this flourishing island, amd arrests the heads of the rebellion, Don Gaspar Rottriguez, in Mtatanzas,in the act to whicI lhe has hur- ried himself, like a desperado, at the hecad of cight or ten of his men.in the square of that city, again proclaims insurrection. This soil, a constant mansion of peace and harmony, fears nothbing from so ephcneral a project, which will Immediately be stifled in its origin. The faithful inliabitants of Alatanzas, having joined the Governor. the rebel, with his band, was compelled to flee fronm that city, and erolong must fall into the lhanids of justice, to expiate ilis horrible crimc. In addressing myself to you, it is necdless to rc- corrmmend to you union, confidence in the Governtnent, and fidelity to the King ; you kuow, tlherc y our interest lies. Ilaving witnessed proofs of your loyalty and integrity, with the utmost confidence in the co-operation of all honest men, I rely for the security of the country, in case the spirit of novelty should attempt to spread ex- aggerated reports, and to add others to the band whose Icader is a fugitiye, without a lhome, and does not even know the country on which he treads, nor foresees in his fury the sail consequeisces of his light-brained design. "T The island of Cuba, the classical land of loyalty, and its inha- bitants, have always merited the hoitourable title with whicil the august clemency of llis Majesty has condescended to honour them. Scoundrels, uniting with the discontented, who may be found even in a well-ordered society, and the secret agents or those wretched provinces of the continent, arc the only foes who aiin at the restruc- tioti of this flourisliing country, whose riches and wliose commerce depend on its tranquillity. " On tl,is occasion the eight or ten men wlho followedu the rebel -Rodriguez, no doubt meehanically, were probably ignorant of his projects, but (lid so in accordance with the orders of their officer. Positive ortlers are now issued throughout the island, for his arrest, which will be ere long- With my tisual sincerity, I thotghit it my duty to apprise the public of this disagreeable event, by isferting at foot the despatch 1 have received front the Governor of illatanzas, tlereby to do away any nmalicious and exaggerated report whici may be circulated by the friends ofrevolation." fRSPATCHI OF TIME GOVERNOR OF MANTANZAS TO HIS EX. CELLENCY TIIE GOVERNOR AND CAPTAIN-OENERAL OF CuBA. " At this moment, at half past eight p. m., I fin( myself it the greatrst iueuietLde. Having ordered DoD Gaspar Rodriguez to Le arrested, in consequence of an attei-pt to break up the Royalist B3at. tallon, notwithstanding my mild treatment towards him, in place of complyingwithmyorder,heset forth with eightortenofhisdra- goons, proclaiming .the constitution, and that the King was in pri. son, at the same timae ftring their pistols. I immediately took such *step.as I deemed most urgent, with my united resources; the troops aTe under arms, as are also the Royalists. Notwithstanding this riot, the city.is quiet, and notthe least disorder now reigns: many have rIoined mec and ayinion my troubles I have fortunately the satisfac- tion to command a wise people, who are firm in their love to the King.-God preserve you many years. " P. S. I an informed that Rodriguez with his dragoons fled by the-road de la Mlocha.". LONDON. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1824.