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Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
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Report from New York on January 6 details an armistice on the Spanish Main proposed by Patriots, following their captures of Santa Martha and Barcelona. Terms include delays for warships, restrictions on Spanish troops, open ports for Patriots, and a meeting between Generals Bolivar and Morillo.
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New York, Jan 6 --In addition to the important Intelligence published yesterday, of an Armistice between the contending parties on the Spanish Main, we learn further from Capt. Grayton, That the proposition for the truce was made by the Patriots, but on what reason, remains unexplained There had been no intelligence of any recent discomfiture or defeat of the Patriots ; on the contrary. It was known at Laguayra that they had not only taken Santa Martha, but had followed up their victory at that place, by the capture of Barcelona, and another strong fortress in its vicinity.
Capt. G states, that the Armistice was not to go into effect with regard to the vessels of war on either party, in the West India Seas until 30 days from the date of its conclusion, and 90 days are allowed to vessels on the European coast it is stipulated that if any troops should arrive from Spain during the six months, they shall be landed at Puerto Rico and no other place, and shall remain inactive during the period of the armistice The Ports of Carthagena and Cumana are to be open and free to the use of the Patriots, during the said period A division of Bolivar's Army, remained near Carabobo, about 20 miles from Caraccas.
After the signing of the armistice Gens. Bolivar and Morillo met in the Lines, and dined together.
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armistice terms: 30 days for west india seas warships, 90 days for european coast; spanish troops to land only at puerto rico and remain inactive; ports of carthagena and cumana open to patriots; patriots captured santa martha, barcelona, and nearby fortress; bolivar's division near carabobo; bolivar and morillo met and dined.
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Proposition for truce made by Patriots without explained reason, despite no recent defeats and recent victories including capture of Santa Martha, Barcelona, and another fortress. Armistice signed, with Gens. Bolivar and Morillo meeting in the lines and dining together. A division of Bolivar's army remained near Carabobo, 20 miles from Caraccas.