When was it published?

August 16, 1825 in The National Republican And Ohio Political Register

Foreign News August 16, 1825

The National Republican And Ohio Political Register

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Augustin De Letmendi, Col. Joseph Facio

Q: What keywords are associated?

Spanish Government, Death Sentence, Constitutionalists, Madrid Clash, Liberal Principles

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

The Spanish Government has condemned former East Florida Consul Augustin De Letmendi to death for his role in a 1822 clash in Madrid and liberal activities as editor of the Madrid Gazette; he escaped to Charleston, US. The same sentence was passed on Col. Joseph Facio in Vera Cruz.

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Another instance of the relentless malignity of the Spanish Government has just been developed. It appears that the former Consul for East Florida, Augustin De Letmendi, who was appointed by the Constitutional Government to reside at St. Augustine, has been formally condemned to death, on the charge of having been engaged in the rencontre which took place in the Capital between the Constitutionals and the Royal Guard in July, 1822, and for disseminating liberal principles during the revolution, as Editor of the Madrid Gazette. It is a fortunate circumstance for this gentleman that he knew how to appreciate the character of those who direct the institutions of that miserable country, and made his escape in time to reach the United States, where he now enjoys, in the bosom of his family, at Charleston, that repose which was denied in the land of his nativity.

The same sentence has been passed upon Col. Joseph Facio, who now holds a public office under the government of the State of Vera Cruz.

Baltimore Gazette.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Spanish Government Death Sentence Constitutionalists Madrid Clash Liberal Principles

What entities or persons were involved?

Augustin De Letmendi Col. Joseph Facio

Where did it happen?

Spain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Spain

Event Date

July, 1822

Key Persons

Augustin De Letmendi Col. Joseph Facio

Outcome

both condemned to death; de letmendi escaped to charleston, united states

Event Details

The Spanish Government condemned former East Florida Consul Augustin De Letmendi to death for involvement in a July 1822 clash in the Capital between Constitutionals and Royal Guard, and for disseminating liberal principles as Editor of the Madrid Gazette during the revolution. He escaped to the United States and resides in Charleston. The same death sentence was passed on Col. Joseph Facio, who holds office in the State of Vera Cruz.