Star. — London, England, 1822-05-29 00:00:00

I ail I i ha f U 1~ b 1 ea WEDNESDAY, MA KEto Clunt.aa's Ramosamoal....Holiday at the Bank. THE FINDS. t STOCK EXCHANGE, TWELVE O'CLOCK. ' Although the Bank is dosed, the - Stock Exchange remains *Pen, and • great deal at bodices is doing in the Market. Com sob for the Account aft b. and for Money Tek In conse quence of this being the anniversary of King - Charles's Reston -. ticn, the Royal Exchange is closed till twelve o'clock. Foams Foxes.—Owing the information from Spain. Spanish Bonds are rather heavy this morning. Old Sp ; New St.. The other foreign Funds are nominal in price up to ebb hour. • STOCK EXCHANGE, ONE O'CLOCK. Within the last hour the Market looks exceedingly well. Two Brokers have purchased very largely, and Consols are wir, for the Account, 901, with the Market looking add This morning we received New York Papers to the sth instant, bringing the following important corre spondence between the Spanish Ambassador and the Secretary of State, relative to the recognition of South America by the United States. The documents had been communicated to the Senate by the President: (TRANSLATION). DON JOAQUIN DE ANDHAGA TO THE SECRETARY 07 STATZ. Wasauscrow, 9zis Dilates, 1821. Cs'ia-4n the Notional Intolligencer of this day I have seen the :tlesiage sent by the President to the House of Representatives, 1..: which he proposes the recognition, by the United States, of the Insurgent Governments of Spanish America. How great my surprise was may be easily judged by any one acquainted with the . conduct of Spain towards this Republic, and who knows the immense sacrifices which she has made to preserve her friendship. In fact, who could think that, in return . for the cession of her most important Provinces in this hemisphere ; for the forgetting of the plunder of her commerce by American citizens; for the privileges granted to their navy; and for as great proofs of friendship as one nation can give another, this Executive would propose that the insurrection of the ultra marine possess.cn . of Spain should be recognized? And, moreover. will not his astonishment be augmented to see that this Power is desirous to give the destructive example of sanctioning the rebellion of provinces which have received no offence from the mother country-0 those to whom she has granted a participation of a free Constitution—and to whom she has extended all the rights and prerogatives of Spanish citizens? In vain will a parallel be attempted to be drawn between the eanancipation of this Republic and that which the Spanish rebels attempt; and history is sufficient to prove, that, if a harassed sid persecuted province has a right to break its chains, others* loaded with beueSts, elevated to the high rank of freemen, ought oily to bless and embrace more closely the protecting country wtich has bestowed such favours upon them. But, even admitting that morality ought to yield to policy, what is the present state of Spanish America, and what are its G•,vernments, to cuticle them to recognition? Buenos Ayres is ,lilt in the most complete anarchy, and each day sees new des -I.lt, produced, who disappear the nest. Peru, conquered by a army, has near the gates of its capital another Spanish army, aided by part of the inhabitants. In Cbili an individual sopptesses the'szutimeuts of the inhabitants, and his violence presages a sudden change. On the coast of Firma, also, the Spanish banners wave, and the Insurgent Generals are occupied it. quarrelling with their own esmpatriots, who prefer taking the part of a free Power to that of being the slave of an adven turer. In Mexico, too, there is no Government, and the result of the questions which the Chiefs commanding there have put to Spain, is not known. Where, then, are those Governments which ought to be recognized; where the pledges of their stabi- Lty ; where the proof that those provinces will not return to a union with Spain, when so many of their inhabitants desire it ; and, in fine, where the right of the United States to sanction, and declare legitimate, a rebellion without cause, and the event of which is not even decided ? I do not think it nectstotry to prove that, if the state of Spa nish America were such as it is represented in the Message; that, if the existence of its Governments were certain and este.. blished ; that, if the impossibility of its re-union with Spain Were so indisputable; and that, if the justice of its recognition were so evident, the Powers of Europe, interested in gaining the friend. ship of 4.vuntries so important for their commerce, would have been negligent in fulfilling it. But, seeing hole distant the pro spect is of even this result, and faithful to the ties which unite them with Spain, they await the issue of the contest, and abstain from doing a gratuitous injury to a friendly Government, the a4vantages of which are doubtful, and the odium certain. Such will be that whiah Spain will receive from the United States in ease the recognition proposed in the Message should take effect ; sod posterity will be no less liable to wonder that the Power which has received the most proofs of the friendship of Spain, should be the one delighted with being the first to take a step which could have only been expected from another that. had •bcen injured. Although I could enlarge upon this disagreeable subject, I think it useless to do so. because the sentiments which the Ales. ears ought to excite In the breast of every . Spaniard can be no ' w e t to you. Those which the King of Spain will experience a g re ceiving a notification so unexpected, will be, doubtless, very disagreeable ; and at the same time, that I hasten to com municate it to his Majesty, I think it my duty to protest, as I do solemely protest, against the recognition of the Governments mentioned of the insurgent provinces of America, by the United States; declaring that it can in no way now., or at any time, lessen or invalidate, in the least, the right of Spain to the said 4 , e , o inees. or to employ whatever means may be in her pOwer to re-ualte them to the rest of her donsinieos. I pray you, Sir, to be pleased to lay this Protest before the President—and I Satter myself, that, convinced of the solid rea sons which have dictated it, be will suspend the measure which hr has proposed to Congress, and that he will give to his Catholic Majesty this proof of his friendship and of his jusdce.-1 remain, with the most distinguished consideration, praying Goo to guard your life many years, your most obedient humble servant, (Signed) JOAQUIN DEANDUAGA. John Q. Adams, Secretary of State. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. . WOW siocarraav Or MITI TO MC MOMS /ROW means. Washington, April 6, le= Sts.—Your letter of the 9tb March was, immediately after I had the honour of receiving It, laid before the President of the United States, by whom it has been deliberately considered, and hose direction I am, in replying to it, to assure you of the and sincerity whh which this Government desire, to . _ foreign courook and their right of self-gorottlnient. - In every question relating to the indepentleine of a nations two principles are invoked ; one of right, and the other of fact. The former exclusively depending upon the determination of the l ogien itself, and the bitter revoking from the successful omen don of that detenninatide. This right has been recent) , exer cised, as well by the Spanish nation in Europe,' as by several of those countries in the American hemisphere, which bad for two or three centuries been connected as Colonies with Spain. In the conflicts which have attended these • rivoludons, the United States have carefully abstained from taking any part, respect the right of the natiosts concerned in them, to maintain or new organise their own political Constitutions, and observing, where ever it was a contest by arms, the twist Impartial neutrality.-- But the civil war, In which Spain was for mem yeses involved , with the inhabitants of her Colonies in Amerki, has inenbstanat ceased to exist.. Treaties, equivalent to an lallierhedgmenf independence, have been concluded by the Commanders and Viceroys of Spain herself, with the Republic of Columbia; with Mexico, and with Peru ; while In the prmAnces of Ln Plata, and . in Chili, no Spanish force has for several years existed to dispute the independence which thelnhabitants of those countsief bad declared. Under thee circumstances, the Government of the Unhook States, far from consulting the dictates of a policy questionable in its Morality, has yielded to an obligatien of duty of the highest order, by recognising, u independent States, nations, which after deliberately asserting their right to that character, have maintained and established it against all the resistance which bad been, or could be brought to oppose it. This recognition is ad ther intended to invalidate any right of Spain, nor to affect the entployMent of any means which she may yet be disposed or en alpied to use, with the view of re-uniting those provinces to the rest of her dominions. It is the mere acknowledgment of exist- ing facts,' with the view to the repine establishment with the nations, newly formed, of those reladons, political and com mercial, which it !slim moral obligation of civilized and Chris tian nations to entertain reciprocally with one another. it will not be necessary to discuss with you a detail of facts, upon which your information appearito be materially different from that which has been communicated to this Government, and Is of public notoriety ; nor the propriety of the denomina tions which you have attributed to the inhabitants of the Sonth American Provinces. It is not doubted that other and more correct views of the whole subject will very shortly be taken by your Government, and that it. as well as the other European Governments, will skew that deference to the example of the United States, which you urge as the duty or policy of the United States to shew to theirs. Tire effect of the example of one independent nation upon the councils and measures of another, can be just only so far as it is voluntary; and, as the United States desire that their example should be followed, so it is their intention to follow that of other' upon no other principle. They confidently rely that the time is at hand when an the Governments of Europe, friendly to Spain, and Spain herself, will not only concur in the acknowledgment of the independence of the American nations, but in the senti ment that nothing will tend more effectually to the welfare and happiness of Spain, than the universal concurrence in that recog nition.--1 pray you, Sir, to accept the assurance of my distin- I guished consideration. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS. Don Joancis de Aznuatm, Envoy Extraordinary, &c. The Aailoital Intelligences remarks that informa tion from France is favourable to a settlement of the commercial difficulties with that country. From the Baltimore FLYlctal Gazette, of April 30: " By the arrival of the fast-sailing schooner Three Daughters, Captain Partlow, in 16 days from La Guayra, we learn that Puerto Cabello was attain possession of the 'loyalists, bnt public opinion was very sanguine in the expectation of its speedy reduc tion, as the Patriot fleet, under the command of Commodore ' Bnguier, consisting of two brigs, five schooners. and four Becher as. which were destined to co-operate with the land forces, by a strict and rigorous blockade, had concentrated at La Guayra, and were shortly to sail. General Bermudez had arrived at Caraccas, on his way to head-quart era at Valencia, whither Ge neral Soublette had already proceeded ; the British Legion had been ordered from. Maracaibo, to assist in the reiluvien of the place, and the brave Colonel Davey, the hero of Carabobo, was appointed to command them. Markets at La Guayra, very dull, being glutted with American produce of every description, and country produce scarcely as high as per last quotation." The numerous insurrections which are continually taking place in Spain, has induced the Government to propose some very severe measures for their sup pression and future prevention. In the Sittings of the 17th instant, the Special Committee charged to consider of such legislative measures as the state of Catalonia may require, proposed the knowing, which one of the Par is Journals says is very similar to their law of the 10th Vendemaire, in the year four of the Republic : " Art. t. In any part of the Monarchy in which factious bands exist, or shall hereafter exist, the provisions contained in the subsequent Articles shall be published in the chief place of the district. it. All factious persons, whatever may be their rank or con dition, who, assembled, or armed, conspire directly or by overt act to destroy or attack the Constitution, and who dull not, within 48 hours from the publication of this Decree in the chief place of their district, surrender to the Military Chief or other lawful authority, shall be held to be traitors and rebels, and, on being taken, shaU undergo immediate military execution. " 3. Those who surrender within the forty-eight hours men doned is the preceding Artkie, shaltbe detaMed in prison, tried according to the law of the 17th April, 1821, and sentenced for two years to public works. ".4. Those conspirators who have not belonged to factious bands, or who have not presented themselves to the Authorities within the term above prescribed, shall be comprehended wider the class to be tried according to the law of April 17; or if they have been aiding or assisting the rebel., they shall six, suffer death. " S. Any town which takes an active part in a sedition. or protects the factions, sh . all be considered In a state of siege, and subject to the laws of war. & The Convents of Pobkt and &carnation, which havi formed the principal focus of the Waked= rebellions, are sup pressed. The Government Is authorbad to adopt the same men. sun with respect to otter religious houses which may afford assistance to the rebels. " 7. The Judges in fire betimes elan immediate!, beim, proceeding to ascertain die nine at ineorreedes, and shall in quire bow far the Clergy two consoled with the deans of the prattle°. 'ls ezeeoted. "" 10. Such of the Macleod Militia u assist in the sepretsiao of the factious Wads,• shall have the seise gratuities as Imo given by the Cartes to - those who performed a dollar survU fin Salvatiens. " 11. The regalatimia eastaloot hs tLs Pritabit Atadell shall be strictly obiterved. tbalostolbiloss of the Cartes fer the year 1825." Several Duties called for the immediate discus. 'ion of the Report. Others cantended that there wee nb season for departing from the usual course of pro. ceeding in the enactment of laws; and at last thi consideration of the Report was fixed for the fist. The following official news has arrived at: Madrid from Catalonia, and has been published in a Gaaotte Extraordinary : I POLITICAL CP' • WIMP 01 THt PROVINCP OP BAR MONA. " Barcelona. May 14, 1822. " On the day before yesterday we twice beat the band of Insurgents, commanded by. Friar Trapease, as I communicated to your Excellency, from Espluga, under the date of yesterday. In my dispatch I spoke of conflicts gained for the cause of liberty ; and I now send your Excellency the most flattering intelli gence. The party of the Friar, twice beaten, was dis persed like smoke. All his followers deserted him, and this morning he was surrounded only by about seventy men, all criminals, orthe dregs of Catalonia. The people whom he had seduced have returned to their homes. The offer of pardon which I proclaimed, after convincing the insurgents of the impotence of their arms, contributed much to this result; for, al though it had been published before the commotion, it had then no effect. This morning I commanded a reconnoissance to be made as far as the Monastery of, Pablet, and my intentions have been executed in the best order, in spite of she inconvenience which the column met with from the conduct of the monks.— On the arrival of the troops a party of the factious filed some shots; but soon fled, as usual. 4' The Commandant, Don Ramon Gale, sends me from Capellades, under the date of yesterday, the folios % ing intelligence :—That on the evening of the preceding day- he arrived at that city, which was surrounded with 600 insurgents; that after giving notice to Captain Don Mariano Aguire, who was, within the town at the head of a column of 100 men of the regiment of Murcia, he attacked the enemy on five points, with 1.50 men of the regiment of Murcia, and with the volunteer militia of Manresa Sellent, at the same time that Aguire put them to the bayonet: that the insurgents were completely beaten in spite of the advantageous positions which they held, being pursued to St. Bartholome de Vall bona ; that yesterday morning he returned to Capel laslei, where he left a party ..f observation, and pro ceeded to place himself in Lb:: Glass-horse, to ob serve o.her points; that the insurgents had 18 killed, and a great number wounded; that only five were wounded in the column subject to his command, in cluding the Ensign Don Manuel Iraola of Murcia. He adds, that the crew of banditti had burnt five houses of Capellades. I hasten to communicate this ntelligcnce for the satisfaction of the Public. (Signed) " VINCENTE SANCHO." It will be seen from two documents, inserted in a preceding pint of this day's Paper, that the Spanish Ambassador at Washington has remonstrated, and that in strong terms, against the recognition of the South American Provinces by the United States. He recapitulates the great sacrifices made by Spain to preserve the friendship of the United States, by ceding the most important provinces in that hemisphere, and lo► getting the plunder of her commerce by Arne ' rican citizens, and boldly accuses them of ingratitude. lie denies that there is any parallel between the emancipation of North and that of South America, and then enters into an argument to prove that none of the Provinces which have declared themselves in dependent are realty so. The Ambassador concludes by protesting most solemnly against such recognition, which, he says, can no way lessen or invalidate in the least the right of Spain to the said Provinces, or to employ whatever means ale in her power to re-unite them to the rest of her dominions. The Amei ican Secretary replies, that in every ques tion relative to the independence of a nation, two prin• ciples are involved—one of right, and the other of Fact ; and contends that treaties, equivalent to an ac knowledgment of independence, have been concluded by the commanders and Viceroy s of Spain herself,with the Republic of Columbia, with Mexico, and Peru ; while in the Provinces of La Plata, and in Chili, no Spanish force has for several years existed, to dispute their declared independence. Under such circumstances, he says, it was a duty of the United States Government to recognise their independence, and he concludes by expressing a con fident hope that the time is at hand when all the Go vernments of Europe friendly to Spain, and even Spain herself, will concert in acknowledging the in dependence of the American Nations. The law authorising the President of the United States to form Treaties with the independent Provinces of South America has not yet passed, but there is no doubt of its being enacted, as, whatever may be the feelings of Spam, she has it not in her power to make any effectual opposition4ndeed, the best thing she CAA doiiss her present circumitances, is to acknow ledge their independence herself, and thus retain some of the advantages which, as the mother country of an independent Colony, she would still be sure to possess. A Leeward Island Mail arrived this morning. The following is a private letter from &. Thomas's, dated the Ist a April : " averTddlig relludps OD the Spalakllll ID the Mat Statl SO before. Puerto Cabello complete ia pomade° ofdie Royalists; bet the Columbian Gnome OIN have glees Notice that the night _ Theatre with his presence fur the first time this season, and experienced the same, enthusia dem o nstrations of loyalty and affection as upon his late visits to Drury. Lane and Covent-Garden Theatres. A few minutes before eight o'clock his MAiestv atrived at the Opera House with his suite, in five car riages.- The Duke of Dortarr as Master of the Horse, and Lord LOYND'S as Lord in Waiting, rode in the carriage with the KING ; the other attendants were 'the Lord Chamberlain, Vice-Chamberlain, the tain of the Yeomen of the Guard, Lord 11ACCLEIr. NIKLD, Gold &ick in Waiting, Rye' Stick in Wait ing, Sir ROBRRT BOLTON, Equerry in Waiting, and Gentlemen Ushers and Ezon in Waiting, Lone FIFE, the Marquis of A NOLESZA, Lord J. CoNY NGH A , ere. The Duke of YORK had previously :strived to join his Royal brother. His MAJESTY, on alighting trom his carriage, was received with loud huzzas by the mul titude assembled on the occasion. Sir RICHARD BIRRIE, Chief Magistrate of Police, was in attendance, with Townshend, Sayer, Vickery, Bishop, Buthven, and J.J. Smith, the principal Offi cers of Bow -street, and a numerous a,semblage o f the patrol, who were stationed by Sir RICHARD in various parts to keep the peace. Two of the Yeomen were stationed at the King's entrance to the Opera House, and two in the Opera Concert-room. The entrance from the street and stairs, and the whole way from the' Royal box, was covered with scarlet cloth, as well as the box a.ijoin ing it. The bra was fitted up in a very magnificent style. The front was covered with crimon velvet, on which was placed two books of the 0 era, ele gantly bound in red morocco. It wai hung v ith crimson satin, trimmed with gold fringe 'ad ta•sels ; the top ornan.ented with elegant gilt_ c • noelabr:ls, with wax ligl ts; The anti-room bet,ind the Royal box was hung v ith light blue satin, op nameated with silver fringe, and also ill ,minated with gas 4hts an elegant gilt can. e 46. a His MLtEsTY wa- e, , ived by the Nlargnis . of AlLessurtv, Lord Lowniza, two of the Noblemen of the committee, who have uudtrtaken the manage. ment of the Opera House, together with Mr. Ems, the Chief Manager, the Director, and Stage anager, in full Court dresses,. who righted his MAJES CY to his box. His MAJESTY was splendidly attired in a Field Marshal's uniform. The corps dramatire instantly came forward and sung" GOD sore %%ita great spirit and harmony. The Opera then c"rn menced ; it was Il Baroiere di S, silos, in which Signora CINTI, from the Italian Opera of Paris, made her first appearance in thi country. T r La ly pos. sesses no small degree of merit as a singer; her voice is less remarkable for com i .a s than sweetness, and its natural melody anJ expression have had the ad vantage •of very high cultivation. His MAJESTY seemed extremely pleased with the performance. At the conclusion, the national anthem was pe e .e.tted.— When the Ballet had terminated, his MAJESTY tiiSZ zo retire, and having bossed most Colliteou,l) u, the audience. pincer .ed to his carriage ano the warmest acclamations. Th.. !louse ‘t , s nine than usually splendid, in consequence f the prep 11.1:i ns which are going forward for the and Ball, which is to take place to-morrow night, tat the lea, f f the sister country. Upon no former occasion did it present a more numerous and splendid assembla e of rank an,i shion. Amongst the distingui d visitors a , tie the Prince and Princess of DENMARK, who occupied his MAJESTY'S private box. Tod,- Royal Highnesses came quite ,in private, and were dressed with the greatest plainness. The Prince was dressed in coloured clothes, with a star on his breast, and the Princes;, extremely youthful and handsome (of the English style of beauty), appeared in a tight-coloured sati:i dress of extreme simplicity, and. Note her hair with out a single ornament. The following distinguished personages were also present: . The Prince and Princess P.sterhazy, the Duke of Wellington, the Duke of Devonshire, Earl and Countess Grosvenor, the Earl and Countess of Blesinton, Lord and Lady Fitzgerald, Lord and Lady Not manby. Lord and Lady Falmouth, Lord Scarborough and party, Lord Fitzroy Somerset and party, Lord Yarmouth, &c. &c. Yesterday, the Duke of YORK, as Commander-ic- Chief, held a Levee, at his Office in the Horse Guards, which was attended by The Earls of Wicklow and Wiltshire, Lord John Somerset, Lord B..resford, Major-General Sir John Malcolm, Mawr Ge neral Foley, Major-General Douglas, Major-General Sir Denis Pack, and upwards of thirty others. We have authority to state, that the new Proprie tors of Vauxhall have obtained his MAJesne, most gracit,us permission to open the Gardens under his especial Patronage. The Society fur the Encouragement of Arts held their Annual Meeting for the dist! ibution of prizes this day in Druiy-Lane Theatre, which was crowded in every part. His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, the President of 'the Society, was present, and gave the rewards adjudged to the various suc cessful candidates, a list of which we shall give in the STAR to-morrow. Yesterday, a Meeting of the Society for the Relief of the Aged and Infirm Protestant Dis•enting Mi nisters, took place at the King's Head Tavern, Poultry. In the Report, which was read by the Clerk, the his tory of the applicants presented a picture of no or dinary degree of calamity. Many of them were de scribed, and upon the most unquestionable authority, as destitute of the means, or the power of procuring the means, of keeping body and soul together: some were stated to have been engaged in the work of the Ministry upwards of forty years, to have large fa milies, and to be dependent for support upon the an nual receipt of a few pounds ; and the greater num ber were suffering worse privations. The choir of Si. Pa ul's was last night, between nine and-ten. lighted up with gas for the second time, at the request of several distinguished persons. Among the pleased spectatots of the scene were Lord SID MODTH, Lord KENYON, Mr. BARER, M.P. Mr. Wit . BOOTLS, the Loan MAYOR, and several other persons of distinction. The partial illuminatiou of last night was brilliant and striking. • • .., . y.- ' ' ; ' " s' • - f .. '• -.- a. , . . 5. ''': ':• "".• . k '•• ' "•'• .• v., '"-a•- V.:' ' -.,- .' • I -, a, . • . , _ , , . . , . . , ' - '''• Y,-, ' ' • a . ..-., • z - , 4 ., , , •k•‘ . `'''' - - is ' . • •01 04 %; ‘' - '`N \ •., " '‘.; '• . . -.. • .•• • - ,"•"" ' • ... • . ...- ... 1# k. . i ' tv • i . • ... • . . ' . • .• :b al -sa• • . . • _rl twelfth; a nd 0 cui!ivate the ' '.. ns ,I*i th t ' Clirt" awiathm ho.,tho Otwelholo If Ow Whitho airhj.pset was ostler a OW Waal& ; bawl which it appears the ) ' In. ak iv. ‘).101; - , .. . k . . ... • . stitetfisid bre% 1- . • • .n?': ;... -. I tamed to set swiessly to wod; to gat possession ef k. The land - 1 1111: EVENINt; STAR. of Spain. , This dispinitispilitpleesis mail the velfbesa iLylise Soveremse g t=2 , - • owns at tho Udioll 061100011111itellf cameleer whoop • conduct may ! air: doi been one arrival direct from Ragland at La Gain, and one from I it)NI)ON. dal intercoms *kb Flo; but by the pelifilifyinterest which' idelflenl• • , , . ~ .. w. Boopsiesoz ; pa/duce/aft high, and a good dhl of business doing." . limy lave feit4i thirealiere of thsfipirlieh nati v e, and by the "e. Archbishops, Mb*, litc. lean 46e give lisseip‘ ibs ---. cordial sympathy with which the y have witnessed Their spirit inemnes or coevents to leave their &kite fie a initere period THE ICINGS VISIT TO TIIE OPERA. WEDNESI/ A 1,., MAY 29. 1822. an d meta. eziftairlit Malotainitis their indeploadance of 1111 than forty host... The awititatiowal Akaldee Own no /1....... 1'... . b. b ma's la =mamba A mama _Ual...i. at tlur Bank. e—.1.............A. .nd their Atha of aelfsroWeakrtit. -' - that this provision II 41 Ifellted• Last night his MAJESTY honoured this metre .4 . t