Phenix Gazette

A secret expedition, under the direction of about 15 fugitive Spanish officers, lately sailed from England for the coast of Spain. It was got up with great caution and secrecy, under the superintendence of Johnson, a noted smuggler. Notice of it at length came to the ears of the Spanish ambassador, who made immediate representation on the subject to the foreign office, but before there was time for any interference, the expedition had sailed. This took place before the late revolution in France was known. It was supposed that the enterprise must have been undertaken in concert with a party in Spain, as it is small to expect success without some arrangement or immediate co-operation, as it carried a very large supply of arms and ammunition. It is said that the money was raised for the enterprise by subscription.