When was it published?

May 27, 1825 in Richmond Enquirer

Foreign News May 27, 1825

Richmond Enquirer

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Champlin, General Santa Anna

Q: What keywords are associated?

Campeachy Rejoicings, Independence Recognition, Great Britain, Yucatan Government, Santa Anna, Troop Movements, No Cuba Expedition

Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Captain Champlin reports from Campeachy that locals celebrated for three days the British recognition of their independence with troops parading and 100-gun salutes daily. Troops from Alvarado arrived via vessels like the Margaret Wright and were welcomed by Yucatan government, which honored General Santa Anna and officers. All is quiet; no expedition against Cuba is planned.

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FROM CAMPEACHY.—Captain Champlin, arrived yesterday from Campeachy, informs that the inhabitants of that place kept up rejoicings for three days in consequence of the recognition of their independence by Great Britain. All the troops were out, and 100 guns fired each day.

The Margaret Wright was one of the vessels employed to carry troops from Alvarado to Campeachy, which were well received by the government of Yucatan. General Santa Anna and his principal officers had received marks of distinction from the government.—All was quiet, and Capt. C. adds that the report of an expedition fitting out against Cuba is not correct.

[N. Y. Gaz.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political

What keywords are associated?

Campeachy Rejoicings Independence Recognition Great Britain Yucatan Government Santa Anna Troop Movements No Cuba Expedition

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Champlin General Santa Anna

Where did it happen?

Campeachy

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Campeachy

Key Persons

Captain Champlin General Santa Anna

Outcome

recognition of independence by great britain; troops well received; all quiet; no expedition against cuba

Event Details

Inhabitants of Campeachy rejoiced for three days over British recognition of independence, with troops out and 100 guns fired daily. Margaret Wright carried troops from Alvarado to Campeachy, welcomed by Yucatan government which distinguished General Santa Anna and officers. Report of anti-Cuba expedition incorrect.