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Domestic News
January 29, 1822
Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A report from Natchitoches claims General Long and 30-40 companions posed as Austin's settlers in Labadie, Texas, seized the town, but were captured by Spanish troops from St. Antonio and marched away in chains. The story awaits confirmation.
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New Orleans, Jan. 24.
WANTS CONFIRMATION.
A Spaniard from Texas, who recently arrived at Natchitoches, reports that the well known General Long, with thirty or forty companions, lately went to Labadie and represented themselves as a party of Austin's men who had come to settle upon his grant, that they were well received by the Spaniards, and treated with great civility and kindness; but after a few days they took forcible possession of the town, and levied heavy contributions upon the inhabitants. He adds however, that their triumph was short. Some troops arrived from St. Antonio before the marauders had commenced their retreat, who made them all prisoners, and marched them in chains to the interior. Such is the story as we have received it in a letter from Natchitoches, and we give it to our readers for just as much as it is worth.
WANTS CONFIRMATION.
A Spaniard from Texas, who recently arrived at Natchitoches, reports that the well known General Long, with thirty or forty companions, lately went to Labadie and represented themselves as a party of Austin's men who had come to settle upon his grant, that they were well received by the Spaniards, and treated with great civility and kindness; but after a few days they took forcible possession of the town, and levied heavy contributions upon the inhabitants. He adds however, that their triumph was short. Some troops arrived from St. Antonio before the marauders had commenced their retreat, who made them all prisoners, and marched them in chains to the interior. Such is the story as we have received it in a letter from Natchitoches, and we give it to our readers for just as much as it is worth.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Military
Crime
What keywords are associated?
General Long
Labadie
Texas Raid
Spanish Troops
Prisoners
What entities or persons were involved?
General Long
Austin
Where did it happen?
Labadie, Texas
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Labadie, Texas
Event Date
Lately
Key Persons
General Long
Austin
Outcome
all marauders made prisoners and marched in chains to the interior
Event Details
A Spaniard reported that General Long and 30-40 companions pretended to be Austin's settlers, were welcomed in Labadie, then seized the town and levied contributions, but were captured by troops from St. Antonio before retreating.