When was it published?

March 5, 1828 in Constitutional Whig

Foreign News March 5, 1828

Constitutional Whig

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Montevideo Occupation, Brazilian Troops, Guerrilla Skirmish, Cattle Raid, Prisoner Capture

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What is this article about?

Captain Appleton, arriving from Santos at Portsmouth, N.H., reports that Montevideo remains occupied by 3000 Brazilian troops. On the 6th, 1500 Brazilians marched toward Conelnes for cattle but retreated midway due to 250 guerrillas, capturing one major and 150 oxen/horses while losing 6-7 men.

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Captain Appleton, arrived at Portsmouth, N. H. from Santos, informs that Montevideo is still occupied by about 3000 Brazilian troops; on the 6th, 1500 of them left the city with the intention of proceeding to Conelnes, 7 leagues distant, for cattle; after marching about half way they became so annoyed by the army of observation, consisting of perhaps 250 Guerrillas, that they retreated, bringing one Major prisoner, and 150 oxen and horses, and losing 6 or 7 killed, wounded and missing of their own troops. This is the severest encounter that has taken place at Montevideo in 18 months.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Montevideo Occupation Brazilian Troops Guerrilla Skirmish Cattle Raid Prisoner Capture

Where did it happen?

Montevideo

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Montevideo

Event Date

The 6th

Outcome

brazilians retreated, bringing one major prisoner, and 150 oxen and horses, and losing 6 or 7 killed, wounded and missing of their own troops.

Event Details

Montevideo is still occupied by about 3000 Brazilian troops; on the 6th, 1500 of them left the city with the intention of proceeding to Conelnes, 7 leagues distant, for cattle; after marching about half way they became so annoyed by the army of observation, consisting of perhaps 250 Guerrillas, that they retreated.