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CONTRACTS FOR SUGAR, OATMEAL, PEAS, AND RUM. VICTUALLZNI OFFICE, Jsdy 6, 1829. THE COMMISSIONERS for VICTUALLING his MAJESTY'S NAVY, 4c. dohereby give notice, That on TCESDAY, the 14th Instant, they will be ready to receive Tenders in writing (scaled up), and treat for One Hundred Tons of SUGAR. Fifty Tons of OATMEAL Six Hundred Quarters of PEAS. One Hundred Thousand Gallons of RUM. To be delivered into his Majesty's Victualling Stores, at Dept ford, on or before the 15th day of August next. Samples of Oatmeal and Peas must be produced by the Party tendering; a sample of the Sugar, and the Conditions of the Con tracts may be seen at this Office. Each Tender must specify the price in words at length, and be delivered before One o'Clock on the day appointed; and the Person who makes the Tender, Dr some Person on his behalf, must attend to answer when called for. U. WALLER CLIFTOY TO THE PUBLIC. Some changes have taken place in the management of this Paper, which, it is confidently hoped, will secure the public approbation. In announcing these, the PROPRIETORS do not feel it at all necessary to make any declaration of principles, in the strict sense of the term: nevertheless, they think this a proper opportunity to state, that they come for ward in a pu►e and liberal spirit, fettered by no party, though certainly favouring Me remains of one, which it was once equally popular and patriotic to uphold. Concerning this Party they have elsewhere given their opinion at greater length—and perhaps with keener animadversion—than comports with the equanimity of these explanations. But they are not bound, nor do they belong, to any set of men whatever; and it is only in consideration that the body alluded to yet contains within its pale some shining and uncorrupt individuals —a nucleus of redeeming purity—that they permit themselves to mention it for a moment. Higher— incalculably higher—is the errand on which they start; yet if, in the discharge of their great advocacies, they find themselves side by side with men whom the people I ;ye ceased to count upon as their natural auxiliaries, ti cir satisfaction will be proportionate to the surprise. From their youth upwards, the writers of this an nouncement have always attached themselves to that scheme of Government which has seemed to them to unite the greatest administrative purity with the sound est views of practical improvement. During the last twelve years they have lent to such principles of policy no feeble advocacy through the press. To the LIVICR. POOL Administration—of whicbLord_CAsTLEREAGH was the master-spring and informing spirit—they were con scientiously and consistently opposed : but when, at the death of this public scourge, Mr. CANNING SUE cceded in the Foreign Department, they felt that the dissolution of an arbitrary system was ensured —lt would be superfluous, after this avowal, to dwell on the animation and cordiality with which they hailed at a later epoch the accession of that great mar. to the helm, and the anticipations which they formed for the country. They were blighted in their very formation by his death in the midst of his in valuable plans—but the conviction that his enlightened views will yet be realized, is strengthening more and more. The impulse which has been communicated to the popular mind must force it onward—the embank ments of prejudice are thrown down. The writers of this article have not been inattentive spectators of the secessions which have lately taken place. Among these, the separation of Lord &Am:moan from the high Tory league has afforded infinite satis faction. It would be presumptuous in them to conjec ture even, how far—in their general views—they will be likely to coincide with the Noble Marquis in his new character: but their impression is, that they may travel far together. It is true, the unconditional adoption of Roman Catholics into the Legislature of this Protestant empire, appears to have alarmed him into some original reflection of his own, and aroused in him a deep anxiety, lest it may be turned to the detriment of the State. But the law is passed, the innovation is introduced: the hustness is to guard, now, the Constitution—such as it emains. It is true, also, that the abolitions which the Noble Marquis advocates, might still encounter—as they hithertc did—his hereditary hostility, and that his I riendliness to ameliorations has been contingent upon his terror at one liberal measure. But he has stretched orth his hand to the Reformers ; the writers of this note are of that class—and they take it, though many have rejected it. It is no time now to coquet with true m ?it, and examine too curiously if they exhibit the criteria of party. The views u !kir the PROPRIETORS entertain of domestic government, are liberal : they will never sup port measures which tend to abrogate the freedom of the subject. In like manner, their opinions on foreign policy will be bottomed on the soundest principles of , liberality; encouraging five it rule, and all those inter national reciprocities which foster amity, and diminish the chances of collision. With regard to the mechanical appearance of the Paper, arrangements are in progress, which the Pao- PAIETORS hope will render it worthy of public favour : and until the completion of these, they look for the public indulgence. London, Ist July, ISM . ,-,- -: EVENING STAR. V ... S IN . - - . - I, TG --, *, )'t , WA !, „ - T , . . 1 ~,--. -______-:-_-_--,------_ .._ -...,e.....-=. -.0- LON Dt N. MONDAY, JULY 6, 1829. PRICE OT STOCKS AT TWO O'CLOCK. Bank Stock India Bonds 54 5 S per Cent. Red. 88 71 South Sea Stock 961 ex div 3 per Ct. Cons. 871 11 ex div 011 Annuities 871 511 per Cent. 1818, £lOOO Exclseq. Hills 69 70 3i per Cent. lied. 971 1 £5OO Ditto 69 70 4 per Ct. New, 1011 2 11 2 11 £lOO and £2OO Ditto 69 71 4 per Cent. 1826, 104/ 1 Bank for Acct. 211/ Script India for Acct. Long Ann.l9 9.16 3 Consols for Acct 881 FOltEldi N FUNDS, TWO O'CLOCK. Brazilian 13.18.5 p Ct. Mex. 8d5,1825, 6pCt. 211 IDo Acct. 571 71 Do Acct. 211 Buenos Ayres Bds.6p C. Spanish Bds 5 p Ct. 9f Do. Acct. 23 21 3 Fr.lientes, 5p C. 1091 f Danish lids. S pet. 661 Exchange 25f 55e BRITISH AND FOREIGN SIIA ItBS, TWO O'CLOCK. SHA RC. ram. 55 20 40 ;91 76 74 75 141 TO CORRESPONDENTS. We owe much apology to LUSITAVIVIS bls first letter, certainly, to-morrow. We have read, with regret, in one of the most influ ential of the Morning Journals of this day, the follow ing sweeping condemnation of between three and four millions of people, who have had virtue enough to give the example of independence to all South Ame rica, and to have proved their heroic devotion to its cause during nearly twenty years struggle, accompa nied with the greatest sacrifices that ever were nude by al people contending for a political existence. " In Colombia the assumption of the Supreme autho rity by BOLIVAR has been the sole temporary remedy within the reach of the inhabitants for misrule, anarchy, and general misery, resulting from an incurable want of virtue and wisdom, throughout all classes of the po pulation." That there was misrale, which was attended with all its concomitant evils, cannot be denied ; but who had the good sense to recognize that misrule, and the pa triotism to call for, and apply its remedy? General BOLIVAR did not assume the Supreme authority de proprio moiu—sustained as those assumptions have been, ninety-nine times out of a hundred, in all similar cases recorded in history—by an armed force: but he was required to exercise the dictatorial functions by the spontaneous feeling and voice of all the inhabitants of the country, sensible of their misgovernment, and anxious for its improvement. Was this desire for re formation, order, and regulation of the State a proof of an incurable want of virtue and wisdom throughout all classes? or is it to be found in the tranquillity which has followed, and in the support which has been given to the salutary decrees of their Chief? Where is that derangement of society—those crimes—that violence— those disorders, which constitute a nation of brigands? A few political enthusiasts, instigated by a desperate and wicked aspirant, armed their poignards, it is true, against the life of General BOLIVAR, and in their mad ness imagined they were actuated by a love of free. dom : but in no country in Europe have person and property been more generally secure than in Colombia since the expulsion of the Spaniards. Amongst innu merable proofs of the same nature it may be cited as an unequivocal fact, that the post which weekly leaves the capital of the country for Carthegena, and also that which goes from Caraccas and Quito to Bogota, tra versing in its course many hundred leagues of forest and mountainous districts, and a hich post conveys each time not less than from Su to 50,000 dollars, and some- times double, although accompanied by only two men, absolutely necessary to load the mules, was never known to be plundered, except in the recent instance of the revolt of Colonel °BAND°, who, to pay his fac tion, seized one of the post bags in which money was conveying from Quito to Bogota. In no country is justice more rapidly administering, and the weekly published reports of the different Civil and Criminal Courts in the Republic, prove that of fences, notwithstanding the mixed character of the po pulation, and the number of freed blacks, are of a very mitigated description, and that there is far from being a vexatious and quarrelsome spirit of litigation. Where is there " an incurable want of virtue and wis dom" in a country which has established five Univer. skies, in which all the useful sciences are taught, and a Lancasterian School in every Village? Or is this turbid viciousness to be found in that prevailing spirit of phi lanthropy,which—supportiug the general law of manu mission—is constantly, by voluntary acts, emancipating Slaves, lists of which are to be read in every newspaper that comes to England? Finally, are the Colombians a race so reckles of the value of stable, free institutions, as only to desire arbi trary Government ? or has not General BoLivait him self manifested a contrary opinion, by seizing the first opportunity to convoke a Constitutional Assembly, into the hands of which he may resign that irresponsible power which he has so nobly and beneficently exer cised I' We said we should attend to South American affairs. We will do so impartially—admonish when it is neces sary, but defend when accusation is unjust. In a day or two we shall have some observations to make on the state of Mexico, where various personal interests are constantly at work to make erroneous re presentations for exclusive personal objects. The Papers of this morning all exhibit an account of the Revenue of the quarter ending on Saturday the 4th instant, the sth being Sunday. The result is, as com• l paled with the corresponding quarter of last year, a • - deficiency of £347,831. The particulars are stated be- low. The Morning Herald pretends to account for £140,000 of this deficit, and says, 41 considering all things the statement is gratifying, deny it who dare." The Morning Chronicle observes;—" It is impossible that the Revenue should always exhibit an increase, but that it cannot however be denied, that too great a pro portion of our Revenue is raised by indirect taxation, and that the country would be greatly benefited, were more of it raised directly by a Property Tax." We deny the conclusion, while we agree with the writer in another of his observations; namely, that too much importance is attached, perhaps, to the quarter's Re venue. The Times, with its wonted precaution, waits to see which way the wind blows. The other Papers offer no opinion on the subject, and if they did, they would be undeserving of notice. We shall have other and more favourable opportunities of showing the fal lacy of the conclusion of the Morning Chronicle, in re• gard to indirect and direct taxation, and of showing how far periodical exhibitions of the proceeds of the Revenue deserve the attention of the public. Proceeds of the Revenue for the Quarters ending on the sth of July. 1828. 1829. Customs ... Ricks Stamps ............... 1,689,325 Post Office Assessed Taxes .. ... 1,987,531 Bliscellaneous ... ..... 136,782 £12,364,726 For the year ending the sth July,lB2B, the amount was £47,501,545 And for do. sth 1829, do. £47,408,717 Deficiency ... ... ... £92:828 By the last accounts from Rio Janeiro, there appears , to be no doubt of our having insisted on the Brazilian Government paying for the losses sustained by British commerce during the blockade of Buenos Ayres. The accounts add, that if the money, £400,000, was not paid on or before the 6th May, reprisals would be made on the flag of Bi azils. A similar claim had been made by France; but there is a most material difference between the two cases. We had acknow leged the blockade, and the French Government had not. The latter had, therefore, every possible right to push its claims. It remains to be seen what answer the Ministers of Dora PEDRO have given to our claims: until we are in possesion of this, it is impossible to pronounce upon their justice or pro priety. We can readily imagine that the payment of so large a sum, at a moment w hen the Emperor is making every effort to bring the finances into better order, cannot fail to be embarrassing. Should the payment be enforced in the manner threatened, we appeal to Lord ABERDEEN whether he is not at the same time bound to insist on some indemnity for the spoliation: committed on British subjects by Don Shaun.? As to their sufferings—bodily and mental—while immured in the dungeons of Lisbon and Oporto, these that contemp tible and puny despot can never compensate. We would also remind the Noble Lord, that according to the convention entered into by the lamented Mr. CANNING, Portugal is to pay the expenses of Sir WILLIAM CLINTON'S armament. Surely the tyrant will nct refuse this claim, since it was certainly through the proximity—if not under the protection—of British bayonets, that he effected, by a series of atrocities till now unheard of, his most iniquitous and unnatural usurpation. The German Papers, just received, do not contain any further news from the Theatre of War. There is a singular article from the Danube of so late a date as the 18th, which we recommend to the perusal of our readers. FROM THE DANUBE, 3m 18. The Algesssine Srilung lately published an article which, if the statements it contains were well founded, would be fully calcu lated to excite apprehensions respecting the continuance of the good understanding between the great Christian Powers. This article states, under the head of Leghorn, that according to accounts received at that port from Alexandria, a part of the Egyptian troops was to be embarked, in order to reinforce the army of the Sultan in Europe. It is added that an European Power had induced this important change in the destination of the force, the whole of which was at first to have been sent to Erzerount. If we recollect that there is in the Levant a Russian naval form, which would certainly be sufficiently strong to hinder the con veyance of the Egyptian troops to the coast of Europe, it seems that it could not be effected except under the protection of a Eu ropean power,—a transaction which would be evidently hostile to Russia, and would, in all probability, soon lead to hostilities. By the European Power spoken of, England must certainly be meant ; but, without pretending to have dived into the real sentiments of the Cabinets, we find it difficult to discolor a reasonable motive to induce the Cabinet of St. James's to provoke a state of things which would undoubtedly be attended with great disadvantage to the British interest, while, even on the most favourable supposition, the advantages seem extremely problematical. So long as the above statement is not confirmed by facts, we may retain the belief that the war between Russia and Turkey will not extend further— especially as its results thus far are not of such a nature as to afford grounds for the interference of a third Powcr, on the trivial pre. text of probable danger to what is called " the balance of payer." Brazilian United Mexican THE FROM THE MAINE, JUNE 22. Several officers of the English who have resided in this country (some of them for years) have suddenly received orders to join their regiments : they are already gone to England, where, however, their do not expect to remain long, as their regiments are to be em. barked for Malta. The day before yesterday a man was arrested at Mayence, who offered some coupons of metalliques to a Jewish house for sale, but who being questioned as to the manner in which he became possessed of them, gave such evasive answers that be was suspected of being concerned in the robbery (which has been announced in the newspapers) by which. a house at Frankfort lost 40,000 florins, chiefly in such coupons. On examination it appears that the coupons found in the possession of this person correspond with the number of some of those stolen. Their whole value, however, is only 3,000 florins; and it remains to be seen whether the investigation will lead to any further result.—Nurembssrg Con. respondent, Jun, 28. FRANKFORT, Joys 23. • The greater part of the coupons, &c. belonging to a house in this city, which were lost on the way from Holland, has just been recovered in the following singular manner : some countrymen a l a village near Wigbaden found a great number of strips of paper, scattered in a meadow, and picked them up, supposing, though they did not know, that they might be of value. The affair coming to the knowledge of the Magistrates, they Immediately called the inhabitants, and invited then to deliver up their slips of paper for a reward of siz kreutzers each. According to the accour 4 received today the value of the coupons already recovered r this manner Is thirty thousand florins. A person has been a • : rested at Mayeace who offered a parcel of coupons for sale, but ao t giving a satisfactory account of himself, was detained. This is pc,. bably connected with the finding of the other coupons by the pp. seats. It may therefore be hoped, that nearly the whole o ill b e recovered. BERLIN, Juxt 25. In a few days a medal on the battle near Sebumla, of 11th will be issued from the medal manufactory of this city. It will re. present the effigy of the Emperor of Russia, crowned with laud , and the inscription Nicolaus I. Tolius Russia Imperator ; on Th e reverse, encircled by a wreath of laurel, will be the following i n . scription Auspiciis Augustissintis Et Ductu Comitis De Diebitsch Turcarum Perez Exercitus sub Primo Visirio Concisus Apsd Sehumlani Die N Mal Still Vetires 1829.—dig. Zeit. June 29. CITY. TWELVE O'CLOCK. Consols opened this morning at 88} for the Account, and at present may be quoted at 882, alternately buyers and sellers, with little doing at present. In the Foreign market there is scarcely any business duinl yet, and prices are nominal. CITY, HALF-PAST ONE O'CLOCK: Consols have continued at 864 for the Account the whole of the morning, with no business doing of any consequence. The heavy Stocks remain firm. In the course of this week the dividend trip be paid to the amount of 8 or 9 millions, when it is expected they will give some spirit to the Market. In the Foreign Market, except a little doing in Brasil Stock, every other Foreign Securities remain inactive. Brazil Stock, 57}. LANDING OF COUNT VILLA FLOR AT TO . Stn,—Repot is would pet stkpde able and decisive army by iks victk venally anticii. has been direct( Turkish campai naturally atten& victory, undcr a from panic. This fortunate favour its flight of such stupendt with intense speck templation of the is at length open, decisive movement that capital and West of Europe the issue of one si , Turkish army! mind into the most on the conduct of supine policy—desk thus leave the vital on a probable would have been could their knot Projects of Tr neither unknown to the present Czar, the constant object to attain the advat place among Eut stretching to the horde after horde of , to that country fairly from our Cabinet permanent check. Compelled, in of her unlovely cli power, she transpl to the only spot on any thing like an al and St. Petersburg to inundation ; of Europe, and winter, and to attest the necessity a more favourable necessity,she judie which she would istence. Now, what such a scheme ?—a and capabilities Esc Strengthened with . would descend along and, sweeping all - the commerce of its her future progress execution. With an, fectly disciplined by manded by scientific brilliant cavalry, nether with a co= ter experience of I, to contend against mob, incongruously in language, habits, poverished by a long memberment of its mos other hand, we have sot by the improvident ce covered her frontier Iron adding to her force bas Europe, particularly suer wanted: and we have mil with Turkey and Greece contest they offer themes vasion. The fleet that sr( Sea we destroyed at Na trifled enough with Turk( mosities, and retard pacii spirit and humane policy, served Turkey in her trig( her liberty—thus only, ci against the great objects ever, let us now await the duce some astounding bitt Eaaara—ln the Letter oa dell Paragraph 3, line 20, for " ha Par. 5, line 6, for " Forcow, Par. 7, line 11, for " extingu Accounts from Toulon, ing, state that great energy is number of bomb vessels; and mission, called the Cyclope. From Brussels, of the though in time of profound pcac for the safety of the frontiers on tepair and augment the fortific mar, Leige, Maestricb, and Ter They write from the fr June, that they expect the Emp burgh. Three sail of the line, launched at Cronstadt. Quebec Papers to the 9t June, and New Brunswick to t at the North and South Americ contain any information of conse that his Excellency Sir Jamas week on a tour up the country to A Montreal Paper of tl.e enabled to state, on unquestionat has given instructions to the OM to make arrangements for affordir population who may be desirous I Extract of a letter front May: "The British schooner M balms the schooner Portrail, from sus, abandoned by the Master an be a pirate. The Monkey condi where Captain Fester joined his a ship and brought here. The CI from Cadiz in 43 days. This day BANADAB and suite of Officers; b touching on a movement against 1 TO TH tern ts sti;.de ecisive n !s victor sticipate directed :ampaig attended ndcr a g c. rtunate flight fa upendou se specul of the s h open, overneet 11 and tl e :urope in f one sint my! Th the most sduct of cy—desti the vital i ble conti been the knowled . of Turki: nown nor nt Czar, a t object of ie advant P Europe o the Tut horde of i itry fairly abinet th check. id, in ord rely clime. transplant • spot on th- ke an adv ersburgh in; remove and Ru surrounde. t necessity ourable se judicious! rould occu )w, what me ?—a tre ties overw d with leg nd along tl ig all helot :e of its wa rogress ther Vith an arm lined by its pcientific lea 'airy, and a commissa ice of lAA against bu gruously co !, habits, s TERCEIRA. FROM A CORRESPONDINT. The Count having sailed from Havre on the sth cf June, arrived off Terceira on the 18th. He was aware on quitting the French Fort, that the island was block. aded. The juridical assassinations of Oporto were also known to him, so that he could not be ignorant of the fate which awaited him, if he fell into the enemy' s hands. In spite of all the dangers which menaced him, the Count did not for a moment hesitate as to the line of duty which honour and duty prescribed. Previous to approaching the Island too nearly, a boat was sent to reconnoitre the blockading squadron. Returning the next day, the Officer reported that it consisted of a line of battle ship, two frigates, and some smaller vessels. The danger was imminent, but there was no time to be lost, either to face it, or retire without effecting the object in view. The Count adopted the former resolution. Having loaded his pistols, about twenty Officers who had accompa nied him followed the example, and the whole has. tened with the long boat, determined to sell their lives dearly. At this moment, the Count thus addressed his companions: "My friends and fellow soldiers-- The Queen has sent us to Terceira, where I am charged to defend her rights. Let us execute her orders or perish in the attempt. Remember, therefore, that we must not betray the trust reposed in us, but perish with arms in our hands :ether than surrender, to be added to the victims already sacrificed." This short address, delivered with great animation, calls to mind the he roic JOHN DE CASTRO and VINCINTE PACHECO.— On their way to Villa de Praya, the capital of the Island, the Patriots had to pass directly through the enemy's squadron, which made every effort to intercept them. Displaying, however, on this occasion, an equal dexterity and courage, the little band arrived in safety, to the surprise of the inhabitants and garris 'n, who had flocked towards the beach, and received them with the loudest acclamations. Cries of " Long live Queen DONNA MARIA! honour Count VILLA FLOR !" re sounded on every side, while the news of his arrival soon spread to every angle of the Island. Proceeding to the place where the Junta of Government had assembled to meet him, the Count presented the corn mission with which he had been entrusted, upon whidi this body immediately dissolved itself, and hailed the Count's arrival with every demonstration of satisfaction. The troops were equally overjoyed, and testified their feelings by repeated acclamations. The Count next issued a Proclamation to the garrison, stating the object of his arrival, and calling on them to second him in supporting the rights of Donna MARIA. He at the same time presented a pair of colours to the sth bat talion of light infantry, which were sent by the young QUEEN, who had herself assisted in embroidering them.. It would be difficult to describe the enthusiasm excited by the Royal present. After the General's address had terminated, the whole of the troops declared they would rally round the newly presented standard, and defend it—and the island—to the very last extremity against the Usurper. The garrison of Terceira is in the best condition, being well armed, abundantly supplied with provisions, and in a high state of discipline. All the points of the island are strongly fortified, so that no apprehension whatever is entertained as to the effect of any force that may be rent to attack it. This island has thus become a rallying point for the patriots, and like the mountains of Extremadura of old, may be regarded as the citadel of Portuguese liberty. Toe conduct of Count VILLA FLOR furnishes an example which ought not to he lost on others. When an Officer, and faithful subject of high rank, evinces such devotion to the cause of his country, fortune seldom abandons him: whereas the weak and timid are almost sure to become the victims of their own indecision. The Seringapatam, 46, Hon. CaptainWatulanays, sailed on Tuesday for the South American station, to relieve the Forte frigate. General Mucza, who was lately in the Peruvian service, has taken a passage in her. She will call at Brest to take on board Mr. Pennell (and family), appointed Consul General for this country at the Brazils. Lord GEORGE BEREBFORD has commenced his can• vas for the county of Waterford. Mr. T. SADLER, Esq. passed through Sheffield on Wednesday, on his way to Leeds. The Earl of DALGOI/61E, Commander•in-Chief in the East Indies, is arrived at Portsmouth, to take his passage in the Pallas, 42, Captain FITZCLARINCL The Bishop of Calcutta, Dr. Tuauxa, is also arrived for the same purpose. The Dutch and Hamburg!' steamers have not as yet arrived, but are hourly expected, when, no doubt, they will bring same further information from the scat of war, which is anxiously sought after. Private letters received this day by the Leeward Island Mail from La Guira, of the 24th May, do not bring any political news, but state that the rains have set in. Business had been very dun, and the place very sickly. In consequence of a premature canvass in Monaghan, Lord Rosser°az has addressed the county in favour of his son. Mr. RALPH HOWARD, a friend and relative of Col. Paws', has started as a Candidate for the County of Wicklow. The Meeting of Mr. VEEET FITZGERALD') friends, convened for Monday last at Ennis, is adjourned to the 11th Inst. The remains of the late Sir NICHOLAS Cotanustsr, M. P. for the City of Cork, were landed thereon Monday from the Severn, Bristol steam packet, and conveyed in a bearm sod six horses to the family vault at Inniscarra, attended by a vast 'seem. blage of his friends and tenantry. The Net, Orkans Courier, of the 12th May. says, that a French brig of war, the Bands, had arrived in that port (ram Vera Crus, having an board Mr. Moans, Cannot General of France in Unice, ping to New York. ....willllMlll