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The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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October 4 report from Capt. Watkins in Curacao: Spanish schooner escapes Patriot-threatened Port au Prince. Cartagena besieged; Patriots capture Barcelona, advance on Maracaibo and Valencia near Porto Cabello, capture vessels, and likely take Porto Cabello.
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No. or K. Oct. 4--Capt. Watkins, from Curacoa states, that a Spanish schooner arrived at that place on the 11th September, from Port au Prince, which place she was compelled to leave, and from which she with difficulty escaped, in consequence of the Patriots being on the eve of taking possession of the place.--Cartagena was blockaded and besieged both by sea and land.--Barcelona has been taken by the Patriots, who have since gone against Maracaibo, and other ports to the leeward. It was also reported that the patriot army was advancing towards Valencia, (near Porto Cabello,) and that several Dutch and Spanish vessels had been taken by their marine forces. No doubt entertained that Porto Cabello is also taken.
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Spanish Main
Event Date
Oct. 4; 11th September
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barcelona taken by patriots; several dutch and spanish vessels taken; porto cabello likely taken
Event Details
Capt. Watkins from Curacoa reports a Spanish schooner arrived on 11th September from Port au Prince, which it fled as Patriots were about to take possession. Cartagena blockaded and besieged by sea and land. Patriots took Barcelona and advanced against Maracaibo and other leeward ports. Patriot army advancing towards Valencia near Porto Cabello. No doubt Porto Cabello is taken.