When was it published?

January 19, 1792 in National Gazette

Foreign News January 19, 1792

National Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Spain Court, Trinidad Colony, Columbus Discovery, Raleigh Capture, French Extortion, Spanish Possession

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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What is this article about?

Spain's court plans to establish a colony in Trinidad, praised as an earthly paradise with all luxuries. Located in the Atlantic, separated from New Andalusia by Bucco del Drago. Discovered by Columbus in 1498; taken by Raleigh in 1595; French seized in 1676, extorting 80,000 pieces of eight; Spanish possession for over a century.

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The court of Spain have it in contemplation to establish a colony in Trinidad, which is admired as an earthly paradise, containing all the luxuries and conveniencies of life. It is situated in the Atlantic or American ocean, separated from the province of New Andalusia, in Terra Firma, by a narrow strait, called Bucco del Drago. In the year 1498 it was discovered by Columbus; in 1595 taken by Sir Walter Raleigh; in 1676 taken by the French, who extorted from the inhabitants 80,000 pieces of eight to save their houses. It has for more than a century remained in the possession of the Spaniards.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Spain Court Trinidad Colony Columbus Discovery Raleigh Capture French Extortion Spanish Possession

What entities or persons were involved?

Columbus Sir Walter Raleigh

Where did it happen?

Trinidad

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Trinidad

Key Persons

Columbus Sir Walter Raleigh

Outcome

in 1595 taken by sir walter raleigh; in 1676 taken by the french, who extorted from the inhabitants 80,000 pieces of eight to save their houses. it has for more than a century remained in the possession of the spaniards.

Event Details

The court of Spain have it in contemplation to establish a colony in Trinidad, which is admired as an earthly paradise, containing all the luxuries and conveniencies of life. It is situated in the Atlantic or American ocean, separated from the province of New Andalusia, in Terra Firma, by a narrow strait, called Bucco del Drago. In the year 1498 it was discovered by Columbus.