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Foreign News May 5, 1826

Kentucky Gazette

Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky

What is this article about?

Reports from Madrid up to March 1 detail unrest in Spain: constitutional forces land near Alicant causing terror; King at El Pardo with Swiss guards; ministers query British ambassador on General Mina; curate Merino leads insurrection; constitutionalists hold Carthagena forts with Algerian aid; Dey of Algiers declares war; northern parties commit excesses near Corunna.

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Trouble in Spain.—The Globe furnishes the following accounts from Madrid, which are up to the 1st of March.

"The landing of the Constitutional force near Alicant, appears to have produced the deepest feelings. One letter says, 'Terror and confusion reign here. The King and Royal Family reside at the palace El Pardo, and their guards now consist entirely of Swiss. The Ministers have demanded of the English Ambassador, in a formal note, explanation respecting the movements of General Mina, who has left England, as report states, to revolutionize Spain. The answer of Mr. Lamb was, that he understood he had left England, but in his movements or intentions he knew nothing of. We await further details with the greatest anxiety.'

The curate Merino has declared himself hostile to the present government, and has put himself at the head of a considerable force, which is said to be enthusiastic to the Constitutional cause. Tho' we have no doubt of the Curate's insurrection, we are rather sceptical as to the account given of his principles, and those of his troops.

It is asserted that the Constitutional parties are already in possession of the forts of Carthagena, and expect further reinforcements from the Algerine coast.

The Dey of Algiers having declared war against Spain will, it is supposed, afford facilities to the patriots. The commencement of hostilities by Algiers, we announced on the 16, on the authority of the Spanish Consul at Tunis.

Several strong parties of Constitutionalists have appeared in the North, and have committed great excesses near Corunna."

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Political Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Spain Unrest Constitutional Forces General Mina Curate Merino Carthagena Forts Algiers War Northern Parties

What entities or persons were involved?

King Royal Family Ministers Mr. Lamb General Mina Curate Merino Dey Of Algiers

Where did it happen?

Spain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Spain

Event Date

Up To The 1st Of March

Key Persons

King Royal Family Ministers Mr. Lamb General Mina Curate Merino Dey Of Algiers

Outcome

constitutionalists possess forts of carthagena; expect reinforcements from algerine coast; dey of algiers declares war on spain; strong parties commit great excesses near corunna

Event Details

Constitutional force lands near Alicant causing terror and confusion; King and Royal Family at El Pardo with Swiss guards; Ministers demand explanation from English Ambassador Mr. Lamb on General Mina's movements to revolutionize Spain; curate Merino leads insurrection hostile to government; Constitutional parties in possession of Carthagena forts; Dey of Algiers declares war affording facilities to patriots; strong Constitutionalist parties appear in North committing excesses near Corunna

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