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His - Excellency has ordered that both docu ments be published for the satisfaction of the public, and to the confusion of the traitors, who desired to find Chili influenced by their nefarious designs. It will also gratify you to know that, in consequence of the precaution used by you, in directing the Corn mandant of the Achilles to endeavour to fall in with this vessel in ber way, whose entrance into port had been retarded by the prevailing north winds, information had been given to Colonel Aldonate, and the other Offi cers of the expedition, of the present state of the Archi pelago.—GoD preserve you many years. (Signed) Sandago,June 30. VENTURA BLANCO RNCALADA. DOCUDISNT LAST ARCICIVIW PROM THS oovartstoa Oi We ate sorry we cannot furnish favourable gence respecting the mission of Lord Ponsonby. Nego. tiation is at present closed, though not so completely as to prevent the possibility of a final adjustment. It is uncertain when his Lordship will •isit this capital.— Should the Emperor persist in his present claims, which we (Knot think probable, some time must elapse before it can take place. As 'time incorrect reports of the cause of the sailing of the packet have been current in the city, we shall state the particulars:.—ln the stipulations with respect to her admission during the blockade, it was understood that the packet should be permitted to land her mail ; but that her position was to be outside the Brazilian squadron. In consequence of the general absence of the blockading fleet when she arrived, these regulations have not been enforced. On Tuesday, however, being off the city at the time of her arrival, they tequired the fulfil ment of the above conditions, which she complied with. though the fleet sailed shortly after. His object in sail ing yesterday had reference to her continuance in the same position as heretofore, and not, as bas been reported, to the forfeiture of specie which she brought on hoard. The departure of the packet is postponed oath Saturday, instead of Friday, at the request of the Government. 1 SUFFOLK. VALUABLE LANDED PROPERTY. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. CANA, That on FRIDAY, the 10th of November next, they will be ready to receive Tenders in writing (sealed up), and treat for the Supply Xon separate Contracts), of all such Quantities of SEA PROVI -IMGNS, including RUM, as may be demanded for the use of his ' , Majesty's Ships and Vessels, at Greenock, Liverpool, and Leith, telth Roads, and the Firth of Edinburgh, from the Ist of Ja buary to the 51st of December, 1687 inclusive; and also for the Supply, during the same period (on separate Contracts), of all such Quantities of FRESH BEEF as may be demanded for the use of his Majesty's Ships and Vessels, at the undermentioned Places, viz. Chatham turk and Kinsale At Garravray's Coffee-house, Loudon. On TIMMY, the 7th November next, at Twelve o'Clock at Nom THIS DESIRABLE ESTATE, which is nearly all FREEHOLD, is delightfully situated is the several Pa rishes of BURGH and CLOPTON, in a pleasant pan of the County, and consists of the capital Messuage, called THISTLETON HALL, Which is convertible into a Residence for a Family of Respecta bility, with the Farm thereto attached, in a superior state of Cul tivation, now in the occupation of Mr. John Symms& Two other MIESSUA GRS and FARMS, one in the occupa tion of Mr. Thomas Lucock, and the other in the occupation of Mr. Robert Tunall, all lying within a Ring Fence, and containing together FOUR HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES, TWO ROODS, AND TWENTY-SIX PERCHES, Of rieb, fertile, Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land, on which is growing a considerable quantity of thriving Timber. Liverpool Londonderry and LougluwWy Milford Haven Newcastle and Tiamouth-haven Newhaven Plymouth &. Mary's &illy Sheerness, and Sunderland. Falmouth Valway Guernsey and Jersey kingstown and Dublin Leith, Leith Roads, and the ♦ALPARAISO. Firth *f Edinburgh The Conditions of the Contract may be seen at this Office, or by-applying—for those of the Sea Provision Contracts, to the COl lectors of the Customs at Greenock, Liverpool, or Leith ; and for those of the Fresh Beef, to the Agents for the Victualling at Ply- Smooth and Cork ; to the Storekeepers at Sheerness and Deal; or to the Collectors of the Customs at each of the other places re spectfvely. Bach Tender must specify the price in words at length, and ►e delivered before One &Clock on the day appointed; must also be accompanied by a Letter, signed by two responsible Persons engaging to become bound with the Party tendering. For the Fresh Beef Contracts at Plymouth, Chatham, and Sheerness, in the penal sum of £1,500 each ; and for the Fresh Beef, or Sea Provisions at each of the other places, in the penal sum of 8/500 each, for the due performance of the respective Contracts. It is likewise required that the Person who makes the Tender, or some Person on his behalf, should attend here at the time ap pointed as aforesaid. to answer when called for. X. WAIZER CLIFTON. CLERICAL, MEDICAL, AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. GEORGE PINCKARD, M.D. CHAIJULAN. DIRECTORS, Rev. Christopher Benson, M.A. Rev. Gilbert Beresford, M.A. G. G. Babington, Esq. Robert Bree, M.D. F. RS. James Carden, Esq. Arthur Chichester, Esq. M.P. Henry James Chohneley, M.D. Thomas Davis, Esq. Sir Charles Des Vocal, Bart. James Kibblewhke, Esq. Samuel Merriman, M.D. F. J. Perceval, Esq. A. A. Mieville, Esq. Sir George Pocock. Ashby Smith, M.D. George Vance, Esq. *]'HE common usage of excluding from the Benefit 33 of Life Assurance, or exposing to a Forfeiture of their Poli ties, individuals who may have been &flitted with " Gout, Asthma, Rupture, Fits, Hamorrhage, Complaints of the Liver, Spitting of BlaccV, Vertigo, or any other disease," being liable to become a mum of fraud on the one hand, and of litigation on the other, this SOciety, to order to remove every pretence for deceit or frau *dent 'concealment, respecting the actual state of health of the Attired, extends the advantages of Life Assurances to persons sub ject to itch 'deviations from the common standard of health, as do not materially read to shorten life, upon their paying a moderate addition to the Premium, proportioned to the increase of hazard. One half of the Board of Directors being Members of the Medi cal Profession, the attendance of such a body of eminent Practi tioners, on every occasion of granting an Assurance, forms a dis tinguishing safeguard, which cannot fail to be greatly Asada; both to the Assured and to the Society. Persons proposing for Assurance may arrange to pay their Pre miums either in a single Payment—by Annual Payments for a limited number of years only—or by Annual Payments throughout the whole continuance of Life. The Person assured has the option to share the Profits, either by adding them to the Policy, for the benefit of his survivors, at hi s decease; or take theta in Reduction of the Annual Premium, for lb own benefit during life. J. PINCK ARD, Resident See. Me, 52, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury. DIGEST OF THE LAWS OF ENGLAND. This day was published, in a closely printed Volume, 18mo. Ts. 6d. boards, THE CABINET LAWYER; or, a Popular Digest of the Laws of Rngl3nd; with a D/CTIONA ILY of Law Terms, 31sahns, Acts of Parliament, and Judicial Antiquities; correct Tables of Taxes and Duties, Post Office Regulations, Rates of /Porterage, Turnpike Laws, Corn Laws, and Prison Regulations, &c. &c. " Few masses can be conceived more difficult of digestion than that prodighos mass the Laws of England ; and it is a. proof of no common powers and abilities to see it so completely done as in this small but extremely valuable volume. The arrangement through out is excellent, and references of every kind consequently easy; nor is it a mere repetition, with trifling alterations and additions, of preceding works—but a bona fide Digest, in which all the latest novelties in legislation and practice are carefully and clearly laid down. Much pains has been bestowed on it in every branch; and we unhesitatingly vouch for its being one of the best productions of the kind to enable every man to know as much law as is neces sary for bis guidance in the ordinary concerns of life, and especi ally to follow Lord Bacon's advice, and keep out of law."—Lite sary Gasette, 0et.14, 38E6. London: Printed for W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, Stationen% hall -court, Ludgate-street. This day was published, Three Vols. post Bvo. £1 Hs. 6d. boards, the Second Edition of TBOYNE WATER; a TALL By the ..A. O'HARA FAMILY; Authors of Tales, comprising Cro- boort of the All.book, the Fetches, and John Doe. Also, the Second Edition of TALES, BY THE O'HARA FAMILY. Three Vols. post No XL 10$. boards. Tau BOYNE WAITEILA The author of these volumes had al ready earned some reparation for himself, by his first collection of national • Tales, by the O'Hara Family; and has certainly given very many indications of at lean undiminished powers as a novelist In the present work. He kas a shrewd insight into human nature generally. and a perfect acquaintance with the genuine ec centricities of the Irish character in particular; and We know few of his conspeers who can imagine and thr ow off a scene of strife or terror with a bolder or more vigorous pencil." Monthly Rev. August, IL6. s• go)me•Water' is a production of great and commanding interest."—La Belle- A sae-abide, June, c 826. Telma, Dr lets O'HARA FAMILY, •ND Tile BOYNE WATIR••••• " The lust of these works has been published nearly a year,_ and 'the second has just appeared. Beta possess great interest, and contain sketches of nianners and characters that Inv contemporary authors, Wet.vaa Score excepted. are capable of tracing t—the genius of the narratorincreases with the importance of his subject, and it would be difficult to end descriptions snore animated and more interesting, than those of the iintle of the Boyne, or the Sonic of Linverick."—Revue Encycloritlique, July, 18 . 16. Leaden: Pointed for W. Bumpkin and Lt. Mats:nil, Stationers. bailmen t Ludgate-suert. The capital Messuage, and the Farm Homes, have suitable do ntestie conveniences, with Orchards and Gardens well planted, and •Barns, Stables. Granaries. Sheds, and other Agricultural Erections, adapted to the several occupations, with Cottages for Workmen ; the whole of the Buildings being in a good state of repair. The above Property. with ngard to its situation and soil, possesses many advantages, and affords an excellent opportunity for the In vestment of Capital. It is well stocked with Game, which the Groves and Coppices on the Estate afford an opportunity of pre serving to an ample extent; besides being surrounded by Proper ties where the Game is strictly preserved. There is a Pack of Harriers in the neighbourhood. The Estate is distant seven miles from Ipswich, and Woodbridge four, two of the best Corn Markets in the County, and is surroun ded by excellent Roads. Printed Particulars may be had, on application to Messrs. Jos selyn, Sproughton, sud Belated; Messrs. Pearson and Lawrence, Solicitors Ipswich ; Samuel Taylor, Esq. John-street, Bedford row ; at barraway's Coffee House, London • and at the principal Inns of Ipswich, Woodbridge, No r wich , Colchester, and Chelms ford ; and of the Auctioneer, Woodbridge. CHILI. _...-. FROM THE CHILI REGISTER. SANTIAGO DE CHILI, Jame 30? OPTR3AL 31011171110 X TUE OF VALPARAISO, TO TV! 311111 ma 011 TER UMW% DATED VALPARAISO, JUDI 28. I have the honour to acquaint you, that the under mentioned vessels anchored here this morning: The English brig Livonia ' Captain D. A. Wilson, in nineteen days from Chiloe. bringing passengers Don Pedro Jose Herrera, D. Vicente Silva, and D. Juan Jose Hontenada. These persons having undergone a formal examination, have made a deposition, the sub stance of which is detailed in the Official Note trans. milted to me, by the Serjeant Major, and which I re spectfully enclose fir your consideration. I have, at the same time, to announce to you, that the brig Achilles having fallen in with the Livonia, and spoken with her (agreeably to the instructions given to her Commander on leaving this port), information has been given to Co lonel Aldunate, and the other officers in command, of the present state of the Archipelago. Of this fact lam informed by the above-mentioned passengers, who have brought a few letters, the which, for .better security, I forward by express. The National frigate Rosa, Captain D. Pedro Rogers, in twenty-four days from Callao, with passengers, the Lieutenant of the Marines of the Republic D. Servando Jordan, D. N. Nobajas, D. F. Lancer, and a hundred and eleven sailors, whom the first mentioned person bad enlisted for the Argentine squadron. This vessel had been strictly searched, but nothing more has been found than the correspondence, consisting of twenty-seven let ters, which I have also the honour to transmit to you. Jordan states that the public there are not aware of the news respecting Chiloe, which is confirmed by the other passengers; he thinks of setting out immediately for the capital. You will be pleased to lay this information before his Excellency the Supreme Director, and accept the as surances of my high esteem. (Signal) kRANCDICO DE LA LAURA. TO THZ GOVERNOR Olr THY TOWN. Sift—From the verbal examination which you were pleased to command me to make, of Don Juan J. Gon zales de Hontenada and Don Vicente Silva, passengers in the brig Livonia, from the island of Chiloe, respect ing the state of the Archipelago, it appears that the Pro vincial Assembly were to assemble the end of last month; and, up to the time of their depaature, the 10th instant, they had heard nothing of th proceedings, excepting that, since its installation, the had protested against any separation from the body o the Republic. — With rispeCt to the troops, they say that a request had been made for three men out of every company of the Militia, to increase the regular force, which was found to be deficient in its funds; and as to subsistence, that they were collecting the tithes, remitting one•third part, on condition of delivering the remaining two• thirds in necessaries ; and that besides, they were seizing all they could lay hands upon, as occurred with Dioni- I sit) Hortenada, with a quantity of bi.cuit and provisions of Don Ignacio Herrera. They say, also, that in the town, and even with the troops, there appears every disposition to favour Colonel Aldunate, on his presenting himself amongst them.— The inhabitants were desirous for this event ; and, chiefly, they believed 'the militia would immediately join. The disputes, also, of the Governor of Valdivia, had influenced much the disaffection of the troop, which had become apparent, notwithstanding the offers of inces sant supplies of numbers, which were to be conducted by their old Colonel Sanchez. No means are spared to create a favourable opinion amongst the inhabitants, and amongst others not the least important is that of the return of the Bishop and a number of Ecclesiastics. Theiespective officers follow their duties. No de tachment had been sent into the interior. nor more than one officer Att by Colonel Aldan:de in Chacau.. , What I have now stated is the substance of that re lated by these passengers in consequence of the charge you did m: the honour to confide to me, which I sub mit to you, with the assurance how much I pm, your obedient servant, J. ESTEVAN FAB& Vatuaiso, June 480. !IMPLY TO THE GOVERNOR OF VALPARAISO. I am desirous of expressing to you how much :alit• faction the Supreme Director hits received, on my giv- MITICLZI or we ACT mesa= or roe *mum , or canoe, MAT 25. 1. The Sovereign Provisional Assembly of Chiloe, shall enjoy the inviolability due toil as a Sovereign, and shall not be subject to any responsibility. 2. It shall have the title of Lordship. 3. The political and military Go vernment of this province,shlltle presided by the trust worthy citizen, commandant of artillery, D. Manuel Fuentes, with the title of Intendant Governor. 4. The province shall be entirely governed by the Constitution of the Republic of Chili, to which Republic it belongs since the year 1818, in all matters in which it is not op. posed to the religion we profess—to our rights as citizens —or to the privileges of the Assembly. 5. This province shall henceforth be free and independent of the Govern ment of the Republic of Chili, until a Government be formed,legitimately constituted by the people—without, however, its being understood, that the province is se parated from the Republic of Chili, to which it belongs. 6. The Sovereign Assembly, and its Members in par. ticular. shall take the necessary measures for carrying into effect the provisions of the preceding Articles, as well as those for maintaining the Independence, until the establishment of a legally constituted Government, as mentioned in the last Article. 7. These Articles shall be communicated to the Intendant Governor, for the purpose of being published in the province, and for transmission to the other provinces of the Republic. (From the British Nast, a New English newspaper). The Estancho has given notice to the Government, that they will not provide for the interest of theloan for next September, except their exclusive privileges are insured to them ten years longer, which is impossible, as it is an establishment which creates disgust .. in the breasts of every class of inhabitants in this Republic, both native and foreign; and, if it had the protection of Government, could not keep itself together, as all persons have set their faces against it. Really, the lasses, in consequence of this vexatious establishment, are visible to the meanest capacity. All the ships of war of the dif- ferent nations are supplied with spirits and provisions from their respective countries. At Chiloe, the people and troops broke into their warehouses, and carried away the contents ; and I really expect, if it is continued, that the same will be done at Santiago, Coquimbo, and Conception. There is an expedition now fitting out against Chiloe. Colonel Ripper commands the troops; he is a very fine young man, a good Officer, beloved by the soldiers, and deserving of every success. Oa the 25th of June an expedition sailed from Val paraiso for Cbiloe, under the command of Col. Aldunate, composed of 400 chosen men, between infantry and artillery,—the transports Actwon and Resolution, and the brig of war Aquiles. The brig Livonia arrived at Valparaiso from Chiloe on the 30th; spoke the squadron, and the Captain assured Colonel Aldunate that his ab sence had been sensibly regretted by the Chilots, who, in the interior, solely desired arms to attack the chief , Fuentes; and that the Assembly convoked by him for the purpose of acknowledging the Government of O'Higgins, had resisted, and declared that they obeyed no authority but that to which they.had sworn alle giance. This news confirms the official communication, directed to the Ministry by the Governor of Valdivia, which repels, on the part of himself, and all the Valdi vians, those insinuations of insurrection made byFuentes, who asserts, that O'Higgins calculates on all the means and interest of Pero for the conquest of Chili. We have only to hope, that the advanced season may not be an obstacle to the snccessof an expedition formed under such favourable circumstances, and with the greatest activity. The troops are excellent; they ate well paid, and carry 700 muskets and accoutrements.— The Colonel Aldunate is an officer of honour ; and ilia has been surprised once, he will for this reason know how to take better precautions hereafter ; besides. he is accompanied by Major Tupper, whose character is well known, and whose valour cannot be better estimated than by these words of our correspondent—" 400 brave soldiers, and Tupper at their head, are sufficient to an nihilate all the negroes there may be in Chiloe." Every thing announces formal preparations to secure the Re public against any attack. The Congress was installed the Ist of June, and on the 4th it will begin its sessions ; and it is asserted, that the Director Friere, firm in the resolution of resigning his office at the time appointed by law, will deposit the command in the persons whom the Congress shall elect. The citizens who are pointed out by jublic opinion as eligible to the office, are Messrs. Winos, Beraunte, Blanes, and Borgono. The Director has deposed from the Ministry BenT' Nobos. =TRACT 01 A LITT= FROM ST. MOO, JUtY 1, 1826. " On the 28th of June arrived, at Valparaiso, one hundred and eleven seamen, from Callao, enlisted for the squadron. This is important, and comes most op portunely, giving to the expedition a serious character., From the 15th of July to the Ist of August, I fully ex- pect the vessels will sail. They are of the first class, and having expert, valiant, chosen officers, besides from 700 to 800 able seamen." In a tetter dated Monte Video, the 80th of July, it is said, that the siege of Monte• Video is now so rigorous, that the Patriots will not permit any thing to enter, and the Portuguese will not allow even the baggage of fa. mules to leave the city. The Patriot ranks are daily augmenting. Leonardo Oliveras, with 300 men, arrived lately, and it is supposed that part of the troops of Gen. Rodriguez will leave the Durasno to reinforce the lines. Other letters coatradict the homer part of this, relative to the rigour of the slop. - FRENCH PAPERS. PROM THE 'TOIL! OP REDN/SDAY. PARIS, Om 24. Several Journals seem to raise doubt with respect.to what we have said of Greece. We shall call to their recollection the words used by the President of the Council last Session. "For what end is it proposed that we should include the succour of the Greeks in the budget for the year? For this end only, that we should set in opposition the politics of the people, and the politics of the Cabinet— that we should substitute the diplomacy of all for the diplomacy of one, for.that of the King. Do you know, Gentlemen, what would be the result of adopting such a system ? It would probably bring greater misfortunes upon the victim in whom you appear to interest your selves; to the evils which overwhelm the Christians in Greece, it would prbbibly addoll those evils, which would b e the result of a genet alNitsarrel among Chris tian people; for that is an effect which would necessa rily follow, from adopting the principle of the diplo macy of the whole, whilst we have every reason to ex pect all that we hope from the sage influence of the di. plomacy of the Cabinet, by the operation of ehich we shall speedily see an end put to those evils which are the subject of regret, and that pacification which is so much desired, and with regard todwhich the Cabinet has by no means been so indifferent, as the orators, who have successively addressed us upon a :object, of which they are profoundly ignorant, appear to imagine, set tled upon a secure and lasting basis." FROM THII JOURNAL DES DIIIAT3 OF TUZSDAL PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE. MADRID, Om 12. The King continues to suffer from the gnat, and to experience a degree of lethargy, which gives some in. quietude to his Physician in Ordinary, Dr. Castello.— Far from decreasing, it has augmented for the last eight days ; and the King, who has so much vivacity in his character and constitution, is often surprised sleep, while working in his Cabinet, or at table, and even sometimes whilst carrying on a conversation. Within this few days, a red mark, about the size of a dollar, has appeared on his Majesty's right leg. Although it does not cause the King any pain, it has'augmented the anxiety of Dr. Castello, who wished, last Sunday, to call from Madrid two or three physicians, for a con sultation, to be chosen from among those of the King's household, and those who enjoy the greatest reputation in that capital; but Dr. Reboto, first Physician to the King ; his Surgeon in Ordinary, M. Frutos ; and Don Augustin Joset de Mestre, his chief Apothecary, op posed the consolation, on the ground of its alarming the King, and causing the Royal Family more inqui etude than the actual state of his Majesty's health need excite; for, in the absence of the gout. and when not overtaken with the lethargy above spoken of, he enjoys most excellent health, and is of a robust constitution. PARIS, Orrons 23. It is asserted that orders h;ve beer. sent to Brest, through the telegraph, to equip the frigate La Aortae with all speed. This vessel is to carry the Diplomatic Agent about to be sent to Ame rica, to announce the recognition of the New Republics by France. We copy this news from another Paper, and earnestly desire M bear it confirmed. DUTCH PAPERS. BRUSSELS, °mous 20. In the Sitting of the Second Chamber of the States- General to-dly, the Minister of Finance brought forward the Extraordinary Budget for 1827, and also a Law declaring that the sum employed this year in the Re demption of the Debt, shall be increased by 2,000,000 florins, and be raised to 2,200,000 florins. His Excel- lency added, that the Interest of the Debt redeemed in 1825, had been employd in the purchase of 77,000 florins. His Excellency stated the first division of the Expenses at about 15,313,473 florins, being nearly 2,391,000 florins more than in the current year. This augmentation is partly caused by a sum of 500,000 florins, eventually necessary for the Roman Catholic worship; and a sum of one million and a half for the works on the sea coast and rivers. The second division of - the Budget, which for the current year is 7,160,995 florins, being a diminution of above 1,404.,000 dollars. The ?Ways and Means consist _ in a sum of 700,000, which besides the sum of 370,000 already assigned for the service of the present year, is found to be remaining from the receipts of 1823: the excess in the receipts of 1825 amounting, after the de duction of the million at the disposal of the King (and which 'his Majesty has this time declared his intention of retaining), a sum of no less than 1,815,797 florins—the amount of Export and Import Duties now amounting to 6,900,000 florins. The remaining sources of Revenue the same as in the present year, only that the additional cents. are to be diminished. The project of law for the organization of the Burgher Guard, has been laid before the Chamber. HAABBLEM, Ck-r. 23. The accounts from Groningen are Very melancholt. From the 12th to the 19th, the number of the dealt.) was 165, being . SS more than in the week preceding.. A kites