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Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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Colombian forces under Gen. Montilla defeated Royalist troops marching on Rio de la Hacha, capturing 400 prisoners. An embargo was imposed on vessels there due to threats from Gen. Morales. British ships Speedwell and Bristol sailed from the port to Santa Martha.
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(By the sloop Providence.)
Kingston, (Jam.) April 4. -By the Three Sisters, we learn, that the report previously received here, via Carthagena, of the defeat of the Royalist troops by the Colombians, is correct. It appears that the former, in two divisions, were marching against Rio de la Hacha, when they were met by Gen. Montilla, who routed them, making 400 prisoners.
An embargo has been laid on all vessels in the port of Rio de la Hache for nearly a month in consequence of information being received of general Morales intention to send a force against that place; and every preparation was made to defend it.
His majesty's schooner Speedwell, Lieut Geary, and the schr. Bristol, Mason, had sailed from Rio de la Hache for Santa Martha.
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Rio De La Hacha
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Reported April 4
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royalist troops routed, 400 prisoners
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Royalist troops in two divisions marching against Rio de la Hacha were met and routed by Gen. Montilla, resulting in 400 prisoners. An embargo laid on all vessels in the port for nearly a month due to Gen. Morales' intention to attack; preparations made to defend. His majesty's schooner Speedwell under Lieut Geary and schr. Bristol under Mason sailed for Santa Martha.