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Foreign News December 27, 1808

The Enquirer

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

What is this article about?

News from Havanna via Capt. Rymers reports arrivals from Cadiz and Malaga bringing favorable intelligence to Spaniards, leading to illuminations and rejoicings. Rumors of King Joseph's army defeated and him captured; no violence to French residents.

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FROM HAVANNA.

By captain Rymers, arrived this morning in 13 days from Havanna, we are informed that a few days previous to his sailing, a national brig from Cadiz and a schooner from Malaga, arrived there in a short passage. From captain R's not understanding the Spanish language, he was unable to ascertain the particular news received by these arrivals. It was evident, however, that the intelligence brought by them was of great importance, and favorable to the cause of the Spaniards. Public illuminations and every description of rejoicing were immediately ordered. The populace destroyed the windows which were but partially illuminated; but no violence was offered to the French inhabitants, they prudently acquiesced in the public feeling. Capt. R. understood, that among other articles of intelligence, information had been received of the army under King Joseph being completely defeated and he himself made prisoner. Capt. R. having brought no loose papers, we are under the necessity of waiting for further particulars until the delivery of the letters from the Post-Office.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Havanna Arrivals Spanish Intelligence King Joseph Defeat Public Rejoicings French Inhabitants

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Rymers King Joseph

Where did it happen?

Havanna

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Havanna

Key Persons

Captain Rymers King Joseph

Outcome

army under king joseph being completely defeated and he himself made prisoner

Event Details

A national brig from Cadiz and a schooner from Malaga arrived in Havanna bringing intelligence of great importance and favorable to the cause of the Spaniards. Public illuminations and rejoicings were ordered. The populace destroyed partially illuminated windows but offered no violence to French inhabitants. Information received of the army under King Joseph being completely defeated and he himself made prisoner.

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