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The Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
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Letter from La Guayra reports ongoing Republican blockade of Porto Cabello, insufficient forces to capture it; Commodore Daniels to seek US naval aid and take command; Morales' forces defeated.
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The blockade of Porto Cabello continues; but the Republican force is insufficient to reduce the place. Commodore Daniels. with a credit from this government, is to go to the United States, in a few days, to augment the naval force of the Republic, and returning to supersede any other naval commander. In his absence, Com. Bougues is to direct the fleet at Porto Cabello. Morales has been completely cut to pieces. and will not be able, in person, to revisit Porto Cabello, that is if the blockade is efficient.
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Primary Location
Porto Cabello
Event Date
May 19
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morales' forces completely cut to pieces; blockade continues but republican force insufficient to reduce the place
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The Republican blockade of Porto Cabello persists, though forces are inadequate to capture it. Commodore Daniels will soon travel to the United States with government credit to bolster the Republican navy and assume command upon return, superseding other commanders. During his absence, Com. Bougues will lead the fleet at Porto Cabello. Morales has been decisively defeated and cannot return to Porto Cabello if the blockade holds.