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Foreign News
January 21, 1818
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Captain Gantz reports from Campeachy that General Mina was executed near Mexico, leading to illuminations in the town. Mina's followers are believed dispersed or annihilated, leaving the Mexican patriots' cause in dire straits.
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BALTIMORE, JAN. 19, 1818.
Capt. Gantz, arrived here last evening in the schooner Elizabeth, 28 days from Campeachy, states, that a few days before sailing, advices were received there of General Mina's having been EXECUTED in the neighborhood of Mexico, on account of which the town was brilliantly illuminated. Capt. G. further states, that it was asserted and fully credited, that the followers of Mina were either dispersed or annihilated; of course, the cause of the Patriots in Mexico must be in a most forlorn state.
Capt. Gantz, arrived here last evening in the schooner Elizabeth, 28 days from Campeachy, states, that a few days before sailing, advices were received there of General Mina's having been EXECUTED in the neighborhood of Mexico, on account of which the town was brilliantly illuminated. Capt. G. further states, that it was asserted and fully credited, that the followers of Mina were either dispersed or annihilated; of course, the cause of the Patriots in Mexico must be in a most forlorn state.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Political
What keywords are associated?
General Mina Execution
Mexico Patriots
Campeachy Advices
Spanish Victory
Rebel Dispersal
What entities or persons were involved?
General Mina
Capt. Gantz
Where did it happen?
Mexico
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Mexico
Event Date
A Few Days Before Sailing From Campeachy, 28 Days Prior To Jan. 19, 1818
Key Persons
General Mina
Capt. Gantz
Outcome
general mina executed; followers dispersed or annihilated; patriots' cause in forlorn state
Event Details
Advices received in Campeachy of General Mina's execution in the neighborhood of Mexico, celebrated with illuminations; his followers reported dispersed or annihilated, weakening the patriots' cause.