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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Naval engagement off Paraguanos in Spanish America: Admiral Biron's squadron captured a vessel from Cartagena but failed to land, repelled by militia; now pursued by Spanish forces under Don de la Cueva.
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Admiral Biron's squadron was off Paraguanos, on the 17th July, where they cut out an armed vessel from Carthagena, and made an attempt to land, but were beat off by Colonel Moralles, at the head of 1200 of the militia of the country. Since then, Biron's squadron has not been heard of; and a Spanish squadron under Don de la Cueva, consisting of a frigate, a sloop, 4 brigs, 2 polacres and three schooners, was in search of him.
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Paraguanos
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17th July
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squadron cut out an armed vessel from carthagena; landing attempt repelled by colonel moralles and 1200 of the militia. biron's squadron whereabouts unknown; pursued by spanish squadron.
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Admiral Biron's squadron was off Paraguanos on the 17th July, where they cut out an armed vessel from Carthagena and attempted to land but were beat off by Colonel Moralles at the head of 1200 of the militia. Since then, Biron's squadron has not been heard of; a Spanish squadron under Don de la Cueva, consisting of a frigate, a sloop, 4 brigs, 2 polacres and three schooners, was in search of him.