When was it published?

June 24, 1824 in Martinsburgh Gazette

Foreign News June 24, 1824

Martinsburgh Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Naval Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Campeachy Invasion, Merida Troops, Skirmishes, Blockade, Sisal Vessels, Laguna

Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

From Laguna, Mexico: Brig Free Ocean reports Campeachy invaded by 2500 troops from Merida, with skirmishes between scouting parties. On April 25, communications between Campeachy, Laguna, and Champoton stopped; four armed vessels from Sisal blockading Campeachy.

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From Mexico.—The brig Volante has arrived at Boston from Laguna, whence she sailed on the 27th ult. Left brig Free Ocean, Bankup, for N. York in 8 or 10 days. The Free Ocean arrived at Laguna from Campeachy, on the 23d. and Capt. B. was informed that Campeachy was invaded by an army of 2500 troops from Merida, that several skirmishes had taken place between the scouting parties. On the 25th April, all communication between Campeachy, Laguna, and Champoton was stopped. Four armed vessels from Sisal, were blockading Campeachy.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Campeachy Invasion Merida Troops Skirmishes Blockade Sisal Vessels Laguna

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Bankup

Where did it happen?

Campeachy

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Campeachy

Event Date

25th April

Key Persons

Capt. Bankup

Outcome

invasion by 2500 troops from merida; several skirmishes; communications stopped; blockaded by four armed vessels from sisal.

Event Details

The brig Free Ocean arrived at Laguna from Campeachy on the 23d, where Capt. Bankup learned of an invasion of Campeachy by 2500 troops from Merida and skirmishes between scouting parties. On the 25th April, all communication between Campeachy, Laguna, and Champoton was stopped, with four armed vessels from Sisal blockading Campeachy.