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May 15, 1819
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In St. Augustine, Spanish subjects alarmed at becoming U.S. republic citizens prepare to emigrate to Havana, inflating land and house prices and confounding speculators. Reported in Savannah on May 5 via schooner Lydia.
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SAVANNAH, MAY 5.
By the arrival of the schooner Lydia, Captain Darley, 6 days from St. Augustine, we learn that some of his Catholic Majesty's bigotted subjects are as much alarmed at the idea of being reduced to citizens of a Republic, as they would be if they were to be brought under the dominion of Satan! Many were preparing to move to Havana; but not being ignorant of the increased value of their lands and houses, which their misfortune had occasioned, they demanded such high prices for them as to confound speculators not a little. For our part, we heartily wish the whole of them a safe passage to whatever country they may prefer to honor with their residence. Chronicle.
By the arrival of the schooner Lydia, Captain Darley, 6 days from St. Augustine, we learn that some of his Catholic Majesty's bigotted subjects are as much alarmed at the idea of being reduced to citizens of a Republic, as they would be if they were to be brought under the dominion of Satan! Many were preparing to move to Havana; but not being ignorant of the increased value of their lands and houses, which their misfortune had occasioned, they demanded such high prices for them as to confound speculators not a little. For our part, we heartily wish the whole of them a safe passage to whatever country they may prefer to honor with their residence. Chronicle.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
St Augustine
Spanish Subjects
Republic Citizenship
Emigration Havana
Property Prices
Speculators
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Darley
Where did it happen?
St. Augustine, Havana
Story Details
Key Persons
Captain Darley
Location
St. Augustine, Havana
Event Date
May 5
Story Details
Spanish subjects in St. Augustine, fearing republican citizenship, plan to relocate to Havana and demand high prices for their properties due to increased value from the situation, surprising speculators.