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Ate Tho bigilUtis w•rt worth SOUL ; thorn big brother for 2001. 'William Flood, Esq., a partner of the West of England Bank, proved that a cheque of the plaintiff was presented at his house, and refused payment for want of funds. Cautioned the clerks not to ad vance any money on the account, in consequence of seeing the defendant acting on the Monday like a madman in the street. The plaintiff's case having been closed, Mr. Sergeant MEREWETHER addressed the Jury for the defence. He said that according to the law of England a person of unsound mind could neither be held accountable for a criminal act, or be made responsible in a civil suit. The evidence of the plain tiff went to show that transactions took place be ' tween him and the defendant on the 17th, 18th, and ifeth of April : but by what description of persons was that evidence given ? By none, but those of the plaintiff's own family—by his father, his mother, or his servant. The insanity of the defendant was un happily, a question put beyond a doubt. Chief Justice BEST.—We have heard enough to establish that; but the doubt on my mind is, can yeti allege you- wn insanity ? Mr. Serg. 31.EwrrurIt made no doubt of bring ing to the plaintiff a knowledge of the defendant's insanity. It was a matter of public notoriety in the tewn ; no person living in Exeter could pretend to ran ignorance of the defendant's proceedings. Evi dence was given of a payment of money on the even ing of the Saturday, when he would have it in his power to show that the defendant gave the most de cided proofs of madness in ordering more than five thousand pounds' worth of goods, which, of course, the plaintiff would not think of executing, content with getting so large a portion of his ready money by the bills on Worcester. There was. evidence, however, to be produced, which would detail a great deal of that which had been advanced, so far as time was concerned. The waiters at the London Inn, where the defendant was staying, would prove that he was in the hotel at the hour in which the plain tiff made him dealing for plate at his house on the Saturday night. As to the receipt of the money, it was quite ridiculous to assert; for not only was no part of the sum of 6001. traced to or from the unfortunate gentleman, but the very morning after it was stated he received so large a sum, he had to borrow 81. from the landlord of the inn. The other parts of the plaintiff's case were of the same description. In what way did Marsh's evidence support itr Did he show that the man's actions were those of a reasonable being ? The testimony of Mr. Bacon was still more decided against the defendant's sanity. However much he regretted to speak harshly of a. gentleman of Mr. Bacon's ap parent respectability, he was obliged to say that the acts of extravagance—the wanting to pull down a part of his premises before the purchase was com pleted—his readiness to officiate as Chaplain at fa mily prayers—his quoting poetry, and fencing at the house of a stranger—were all sufficient indications of the wandering of his mind, to convince a man less reflective than Mr. Bacon appeared to be. The con duct of Mr. Bacon, with regard to the picture trans action, was too strong for him to enter upon ; it formed no part of his ease, but it was quite sufficient to show how far Mr. Bacon's opinion of his sanity tallied with the use he converted his imbecility to. Having disposed of the ease attempted to be set up by the plaintiff, it remained for him to lay before the Jury the matter of the evidence which he intended to call in proof of the state of the unhappy defendant's mind. He was in the cus tom, at Cheltenham, of having his carriage driven to houses of bad reputation, and even having his daughter kept waiting for him in the carriage while he visited these houses. His next act was to leave Cheltenham, without 'giving notice to his family ; - and the only way his servants could discover wh - re he was, was by tracing him to Sidmouth, by the noise he made along the road with bugles, triangles, and a drum, which he carried with him in the car riage. The unhappy man's extravagance did not confine itself to words, for painful as it was to him to state the fact, the unhappy defendant would be found to have twice forced off all his clothes in the carriage, in the open day, to Sidmouth. He also bought a pair of horses, which he saw on the road, and gave a cheque for them at the price first asked. He made the horse-dealer go with him to Sidmouth, and actually proposed to a woman of the name of Raymond, whom he brought down with him, to in troduce her to his own daughter, as the wife of the herse-dealer ; but the woman had the decency to refuse it. He left Sidmouth after staying there but ten days; took his servant with him in his gig, and turned him out on the road, after taking him sixteen miles. On the Wednesday after that he sent for a tailor to make him some clothes, and produced a horse's tail, recommending him to use it in future as his measure. On the Thursday he brought two women of ill character to his house, where his daughter was staying; but that young lady imme hately left it. He, however, continued to patro ls (those women, and walked about in all Aub e pieces. The unhappy gentleman is next found the London Inn, at Exeter, giving a din ler to a number of tradesmen, ordering them ?pensive wines and fruit, and on his return to dmouth taking the women with him in his carriage. if i *next journey was to Tiverton with some women, bu tno sooner had he arrived there than he deter- fined to come back again. He fell asleep in his rig while driving, and the woman who was with him in it was obliged to take the reins and drive to town. In the evening he gave another treat to the tradesmen, and paid cheques to several, who took that opportunity to enforce their claims. He had now brought the unfortunate gentleman down to the lay when he first became acquainted with the plain t' T. the Wedri?say so much referred to. He came to the London on that - day, and conducted him self with the greatest extravagance, dancing, sing ing, and shouting; but on the Saturday following, when it is alleged that he received the money, and gave the large order for goods, his conduct was pm.- tieularly outrageous. He went to a Mr. Tucker's, Ind offered to purchase his house and goods—offered aim 1,2004., and then 4,0001. He then went to Mr. Bacon, and after he left that gentleman stripped himself again stark naked,and called for the maid servants to see \um. These circumstances, the Jury would doubtless be f opinion, were sufficient to make out the insanity • but it was further necessary that the knowledge of it should be brought home to the plaintiff. The 16th of August was the day in which Levi first be same acquainted with him, and on the very day after, Levi and his wif e were ta k en d own to Sid youth by him, and they were there seen walkin g •DOut with Mr. Baker, as if they were all people of qual rank. He did not consider the ordinary wine t table as good enough for Mr. and Mrs Levi, and le ordered for them other wine of the most costly tosseription, and said that nothing could be too good This friend and his good lady. Though he was buying a watch from Levi, he insisted on making him a present of the watch he wore. The following night, Levi is seen carousing with the other tradesmen at the London Inn, at the ,xpense of the defendant, and almost exclu sively holding him in conversation. Levi asked him to breakfast the next day, as lie appeared to have grown quite audacious in his familiarity; and an that day, Friday, Levi was seen at the tank, dictating a letter to the defendant's stockbroker, and actually instructing him how to get 1,0001. of his own property sold out. Artill not all this sufficient to make Levi acquainted with the state of the plaintiff's mind ? But we shall show further, that at the bank he himself ad mitted that he did not think that Baker knew what "ma about. He would call the evidence, of which he had thus given an outline, and leave the tse with the utmost con fid ence i n t h e h an d s of the The inquisition and commission of lunacy were offered to be put in, but, at the suggestion of the Vourt, they were withd rawn. The following 'witnesses were then called for the Aefence Mr. Thomas Scott, toothet-io-kw of Mr. Baker, proved that Mr. Baker was a surgeon, retired from business, living in Worcestershire, having previously practised in London. He was a matt in every re spect exemplary in his conduct and morals. Soon after the death of his wife, a difference was percepti ble in his conduct. Medical advice was called in. He was confined to the house three months. He had a fit of apoplexy. The effect on his mind wan to change him from being an open generous man, to make him close and penurious, and to fancy that he could not afford a glass of wine, or any nourishment. Saw him at Cheltenham in June, last year. Saw Levi on the subject of the claim in October. Among other things Levi said, with respect to the ad vance of the 6001. that Mr. Baker came to him after the Sabbath, and that he said, I see you lend money—l shall want a thousand pounds ; to which Levi replied he had 'Mt to truth, but what he had he would be Welcome to. That he sent down stairs for MOriey, and that 4001. was lent to him ; that more being wanted, he sent to his father for 200/., which he got in 200 sovereigns in a bag.— That Baker counted the notes, and put the whole in his pocket. Witness stated hoar many of the articles charged in the bill were found after him, and Levi said he had delivered the other articles to Mr. Ba ker personally, on the Saturday night. That he went with Mr. Baker to the corner of Castle-street, where Baker left him, saying, Levi, you must excuse me, I am going to call On a lady. Levi also stated that lie had received a cheque for 6001. Miss Baker was of age last February. Thp son is seventeen. Miss Baker has not been in society. Mr. Anstace was not the attorney of Mt, Baker. Went to Bridgewater to subpcena Mr. Anstace, but that gentleman was too ill to travel. William Allan was servant to Mr. Baker. Mr. Baker after Christmas 1825, changed his manner to his horses, lie was before kind, but he then used them severely, and drove them furiously. Went with him to Cheltenham. Mr. Baker went to a hotel, but he conducted himself in an extraordinary man ner, getting up at three or four in the morning to drive out. He returned from the drive at all hours of the day and sometimes not bringing home his horse or his stanhope. Knew the woman Bennett at Cheltenham. She was a woman of the town.— Recollected Mr. Baker leaving Cheltenham in the carriage. He ordered witness to take the stanhope and four horses to the Full Moon at Bristol. Went to the Full Moon but found no directions there; then followed Mr. Baker in his carriage to Sidmouth.— Heard on the , way that Mr. Baker went through the county with tambourines mid music. Mr. Baker was at the Sidenouth races on the 9th of August. Heard him invite Mr. Marsh and his family to dinner on the following day. Mr. Baker went out the next day to ride on his white horse, and a crowd collected in the street to see him ride. Was sent by Mr. Baker the next day to Mr. Tucker for a box of things. It was full of broken pieces of window frame, and all sorts of trash. Mr. Baker desired witness to call on the woman Raymond to take her up in the gig, and touch his hat to her as she went into it, and to say to her, Madam, have you any orders for me ? The witness described several scenes of Mr. Baker's eccentricity on the road as already detailed in the statement of the defence. Robert Chamberlain, waiter at the London Inn, recollected Mr. Baker and his daughter coming to the house on the 3d of August. At first he seemed very kind to his daughter, but his conduct towards her occasionally changed to great severity. Recol lects Tucker, a carver and gilder ; : Roberts, a keeper of the bazaar, and several other persons of the same description were there. Levi, the plaintiff, was amongst the number. Levi's health was given. When Levi came into the room, Mr. Baker rose up to shake hands with him, - expressed his pleasure at seeing him, and presented him to the other trades men. Mr. Baker then ordered a fresh supply of , wine, and a dozen pair of wax candles. The wines were Sauterne, Hock, and Madeira. They had pine apples and a regular dessert, but when Levi came in a further supply was ordered. Mr. Baker's coat and shirt frill were open. He asked Levi several times how his pretty wife was. Took a watch out of his pocket, saying, here, Levi, take this, it is of no use to me. Mr. Baker and Levi then conversed in whis pers. Heard Levi ask Mr. Baker to come to break fast with him next morning. The company were standing up often to give healths. Recollects Mr. Austin coming in when Levi's health was in the course of drinking►. The company soon after sepa rated. It was evident from Mr. Baker's conduct for the whole of the evening that he was insane. On the Saturday Mr. Baker ordered dinner for six o'clock, but he did not come till after eight, and when he came in he did not go out again between that hour and ten. Heard Mrs. Levi's health often drunk during the evening. \Vas quite certain that Mr. Baker was not out of the house between half past eight and ten on the Saturday. Thought that Mr. Baker was mad, and every body must have thought the same—said so to Mr. Tucker. Wit ness thought him mad from the first moment he came into the house. Mr. Mather, a clerk in the West of England Bank, deposed to the agitation and eccentricity of Mr. Baker when he and Levi came in for the purpose of inquiring about the transfer of stock. Mr. Baker attempted to write a letter, but destroyed a sheet of paper. Levi then dictated a letter, and looked over Mr. Baker as he wrote. The letter produced is that letter. Told Levi that he was sure the money would not be paid, from his eccentric manner; but Levi said he was sure it would, as he had inquired about Mr. Baker, and that he was a man of fortune. Levi told him in the evening of what had passed with Mr. Baker at the London Inn, when he ordered twelve wax candles. Witness said he must be of unsound mind : but Levi replied it was only attribu table to drink. Mr. Sergt.WILDE did not feel that the knowledge of insanity was as yet brought home to hisclient. CHIEF JUSTICE—Then in that case I will adjourn till to-morrow. Let the witnesses Levi, Marsh, and Bacon be in attendance ; I want to see them again. Let them be called in and be subpoenaed now. The order for adjournment was about to be given, but in consequence of an observation of the de fendant's Counsel, The CHIEF JUSTICE said I may be wrong; but I have advised the defendant's Counsel to atop. They have proved enough. Mr. Sergeant "TILDE then rose to reply to evi dence, and maintained that he did not open the case with a denial of Mr. Baker's insanity, but a denial that the plaintiff had reason to be acquainted with it. The CHIEF JUSTICE, in summing up, declared that a case of greater malignity seldom came before him. He commented in the severest terms on the conduct of the plaintiff, and on the testimony of the several witnesses he produced. He considered that sufficient proof was not given of the delivery of the money or of the goods; and as to the denial of the plaintiff that he did not know the state of the de fendant, it was ridiculous to maintain. The evi dence of the waiter at the - inn, and that of the banker's clerk, decided that point. He would first put it to the Jury whether they believed that goods beyond the value of SW. were delivered. The Jury, after a few minutes' deliberation, found that goods to the amount of 851. only were delivered, and gave a verdict generally for the defendant. Mr. Sergeant 'WILDE said he would prefer a Non suit, which was entered accordingly. The CHIEF JUSTICE then called for the witnesses of the plaintiff both from Exeter and Sidmouth, and required to know from the defendant's Counsel whether they would enter into recognizance to pro secute, for a conspiracy to defraud, as he was of opi nion that sufficient ground was laid for such a pro ceeding ? The Counsel for the defendant having intimated his willingness to pursue any course recommended by the Court, The CHIEF JUSTICE ordered the plaintiff, wbo was in Court, to be committed at once, and warrants to be issued against the other witness which he pointed out. Bail was subsequently admitted for Levi, himself in 1001., and two sureties in 501. each. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FRENCH PAPERS. (From the Gazette de France, of Saturday, Aug. 11.) PARIS, Ace. 11.—The King has, this morning, honoured with a visit the Exhibition of the Produc tions of the French Manufactures. His Majesty examined, in the minutest manner, the magnificent assemblage of productions of our arts and manufac tures. He condescended to stop at a great number of objects, and to leaf: the exhibitors to enter into explanation concerning them, which he listened to with the greatest kindness. The questions asked by the King testify the lively and enlightened inte rest which his Majesty takes in the French manu factures. The:fear of omitting in a first notice some valuable particulars obliges us to put off till to morrow the account which we intend to give of this visit, which will be held in eternal remembrance by the manufacturers of France. His Majesty, after leaving the Camp at St. Omer, will visit the fortresses of the Northern Departments. The Journal of Dunkirk adds, that the Ministers of War and of the Interior, and several great Noblemen of the Court, will accompany his Majesty. Letters from Alexandria of 6th June say, that the Pacha of Egypt intends to contract in Europe a loan of four millions of Spanish piastres, to be guaranteed by the Porte, and to be repaid in four years, in four equal payments. Letters from Rome say, that the artists and pupils, natives of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, have celebrated by a fete the happy conclusion of the Concordat. The event has caused general joy in the Netherlands also, and if it has not yet openly manifested itself, it is because people wait for the publication of it, to celebrate it in a suitable manner. We know that preparations are already making for illuminations as soon as it shall be published. (From the ConstitutionncL) MR. CANNING'S DEATH. PARIS, Auc. 9.—The hopes which have been hitherto cherished have, unfortunately been dissipat ed. A telegraphic despatch from Calais announces, that Mr. Canning died at Chiswick, on the Bth of August, at ten minutes before four o'clock. This lamentable news has also reached Lord Granville, Ambassador of Great Britain. The English Journals, arrived by express, contain most interesting details of the illness of the illustrious deceased, and of the general sorrow at present felt. All England is plunged in profound grief. This event has produced in Paris a sensation, whie!i will be shared by all nations both o f th e Old and the New World. It is a just cause for a nation's pride to see all-others lament the death of one of its Statesmen. All the interests of humanity have be come fixed on one point. There are some sympa thies so powerful that the spirit of rivalry itself can not weaken them. We live in times when the loss of a Minister, friendly to liberal institutions, is a cause of sorrow to all generous hearts. (From the Quotidienne.) PARIS, AUG. 9.—This great political event must necessarily have a great influence over England, and indeed Europe. Mr. Canning having disap peared, the Royal confidence cannot be placed in any of the individuals alluded to by the Times, as these are at the head of a system of their own. Will the King place confidence in Lord Lansdowne or Hol land? It is impossible. A new Cabinet, then, must be formed, I do not say upon entirely Tory principles. but at any rate upon those of Lord Liverpool's Ad ministration. It is to be hoped that England has no longer to dread the visionary projects of Parlia mentary Reform, or any other of the notions which, sooner or later, radicalism would have endeavoured to carry into effect. With regard to Europe the consequences are immense. The fascination of his talents, and the activity of his mind, rendered Mr. Canning a most dangerous man. Being under the guidance of Whigs, he was no longer himself, and would have advanced the cause of radicalism--a cause, great God ! which is that of revolutions. On all points the policy of England affects Europe, which is the reason why it cannot be indifferent to legitimate Governments that the Satesmen, whom the liberalism of the universe acknowledged as its head, is no longer at the head of public affairs. (PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.) MADRID, JULY 30.—The departure of the Duke de San Carlos is now talked of. The choice made by the French Government of an Ambassador to our Court has, no doubt, given rise to the rep or t ; but I can safely say, that no preparations to warrant it have yet taken place. It is asserted, that Go vernment proposed to his Excellency to buy a beau tiful hotel in Paris for his residence, and that the Duke replied, that he had rather live in a less style, and not be so great an exoence to his country. It is said that several Captains-General of Pro vinces will be superseded, but nothing certain is yet known upon the subject. The Count D'Espagne is expected at the Royal residence on the 4th, on his return from the Army of Observation, as I before announced. He has re viewed the infantry of the guard. The letters we have received announce no movement among the troops. The heat, which has been as high as 32 degrees, has occasioned some serious disorders, under which several have already sunk. Letters from Gibraltar say, that a division of English ships of war sailed on the 15th inst. for the Levant. it is alleged, to give time to the members for mature deliberation. LATEST FROM GUAYAQUIL. Extract of a letter from Guayaquil, dated April 18 :—On the nights of the 15th and 16th instant, a revolution against Peres, and all the officers acting under the extraordinary powers of Bolivar, was effect ed; and they, and ail the chiefs, who have not sent in their adhesion to the new authorities, have em barked on board a brig of war, and will be, to-day, transferred to a transport, and sail for Panama. General Lamar has been chosen by the munici pal authorities as political and military chief ; and Colonel Elezalde, who was at the head of the revo lution, has been appointed " Commandant des Armas." Lamar is a very popular, and what is more in politicians, a very honest and good man. The deposed chiefs are fully of opinion that it is the intention of the party now in power here, to annex the whole southern department of Colombia to Peru. Such is not believed by others to be their present intention; but circumstances may induce them to adopt such a measure. FAKES OF STOCKS THIS Bank Stock 21W, IM4 3 per Cent. Red. 81 9404 3 per Cent. Cons.... 88% %% 35¢ per Cont. Ditto Red. 95' 7 4 4. per Cent. New lOl% 2 Ditto, 1825 ........ 105 3 Bank L. Ann. 205i3!4 1 ndi4 Ditto 1;ond. PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS Austrian Bonds, 5 percent. Brazilian Bonds 67 Buenos Ayres Bonds. Chilian Bonds, 6 per at — Colombian Bonds Ditto, 1824 I I I A I4 Danish, 3 per cent. 63% Greek Bonds Ditto, 1826 Guatimala Mexican Bonds Do. 1825 (3,N DAT AT ONE O'CLOCK. Paid. Per Share Anglo Mexican Mining Co. Brazilian Mining Co. 2O 35 General Mining Association 5 7% Potosi La Paz and Peruvian Assoc a .f.l 8 /McKay AUG. 10. St. Patrick Insur. (per eh.) Royal Irish Ditto National Ditto Patriotic Ditto Hibernian Bank Provincial Ditto Royal Irish Mine Imperial Mine Mining Co. of Ireland Commercial Buildings AMERICAN PAPERS. CARACCAS, JUNE 19.—Now for the tIeWS of the day. The troops under Bustamenti, which muti nied at Lima, and were persuaded to embark by that Government, have arrived at Guayaquil, and are now under the orders of General Lamar, to whom Lopez Mendez is Secretary, and, it is said, that the intention is to form a separate Government of the three Departments in that section of Colombia — that troops were recruiting at Lima for the purpose of marching upon Bolivar to attack Sucre—that General Cardova had already marched at the head of two thousand men against the Buenos Ayreans, from Bolivar; and that Bogota was in a state of anarchy on the last dates (15th May)—that one or more Members had loudly and boldly called for the admission of Bolivar's resignation, and treated him with harsh and unbecoming- epithets—that the President of the Senate has insisted on Santan der's taking the oath of office previous to the consi deration of the question of his dismission, and that it is doubtful whether it will be accepted: the 19th ult. was fixed for its discussion—that the earth re commenced shaking about the 20th April, and conti nued daily up to last dates—that the country and city was in great consternation and anxiety at all these earthly and political convulsions—that the major fortifications on the coast and harbours are under going demolition—the nary is likewise entirely abandoned and laid up, with the exception of a few small craft, and that considerable discontent pre vailed at Carthagena and its neighbourhood. Here all is apparently quiet ; the most visible fea ture in the people is, an antipathy so marked to their distresses, that it might be construed into deep de sign, " quin lobe." We have in this city and vicinity, about 4,000 troops, well maintained and well disciplined. The decision of Congress will no doubt decide the future movements of the Liberator. What these movements or measures will be, it is impossible to even conjecture—but the best in formed think we are on the brink of a volcano, whose explosion, if not restrained by some wise mea sure of Congress, may hurl to destruction the labour and sacrifices of the last seventeen years; the time is fast approximating; the crisis is at hand, which will dispel all doubt on this momentous question. So no more at present, on so unpleasant and so un happy a subject. _ _ 9 P.M. JUNE 19, 1827. My dear Sir—Since I closed my letter this after noon, I have learned that General Paez leaves this tomorrow morning for La Guayra ; from thence it is said he proceeds to Valencia by way of the coast, from thence to the plains, not immediately to return. The Congress has postponed the question of the Li berator's resignation, until the 12th inst., in order, ngt,J,l,l6 : yr LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 13, 1827. The Paris Papers of Friday, and the Gazette de France of Saturday morning, have reached us in usual course. They do not contain any poli tical intelligence. The Moniteur has some ad ditional observations on the Turkish Manifesto ; but the most interesting contents of these Papers are their remarks on the death of our lamented Premier. The Constitutionnel states, that this event has occasioned a sensation in Paris which will be shared by the people of every nation, both in the old and new world, as the loss of a Minister, who was the friend of liberal institu tions, is a subject of grief to every generous heart. Extracts are given in another column. FRENCH FUNDS, PARIS, AUG. 10.—Ranks, Five per Cents. 103 f. 80c. ; Three per Cents. 72f. 63c. ; Royal Bonds, 3i ; Bank Actions, 2,003 f. FOREIGN FUNDS.-IVespolitan Bonds, Cert. Falc. 7M. 80c.; Spanish Bonds, 8i; Royal Spanish Loan, 63 ; Spanish Interminable Annuities, 47; Haitian Loan, 695 f. We received, last night, through the North and South American Coffee House, New York Papers, to the 17th July. They arc still chiefly tilled with political discussions relative to the pre tensions of the Candidates for the Presidency. Some extracts relative to the affairs of Colombia are given in another column. The Lisbon Gazette will probably reassume its apostolical character, for we learn by the latest communications received from Lisbon, that Senhor de CARVALHO, who had been but a short time before appointed Editor of this publication, on the removal of its former Editor, in consequence of his having evinced too strong a bias in favour of the Apostolical party, has been dismissed from his office on account of the statements he published of the recent popular movements. A supplement to the Lisbon Ga zette of the 28th, containing the following Edict for the editor's dismissal, has since been re ceived : "OFFICE OF THE MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS. " There having been inserted in the Gazette of the 27th and in that of to-day, articles which demonstrate by their contents, not only the falsity thereof, but also a spirit in the editor hostile to good order and the opinion of the Go vernment, to public tranquillity and the Constitutional Charter, it is considered absolutely necessary to intrust the editorship of the said Gazette to a person who will not abuse the confidence the Government places in one who has so important a duty to perform. " TO JOSE LIBERATO FAURE DE CAUVALHO. " The articles which you have inserted in the Lisbon Gazette of yesterday and to - day, being contrary to the Con stitu,ional Charter, framed to attack the authority of the most Serene Senhora the Infanta Regent, and opposed to the opinion of her Government, her Highness orders, in the name of the King, your dismissal as editor of the said Gazette, the which I hereby communicate to you for your information. May God preserve you, &el.__ " Ctbnde DA PONTE " Caldas da Rainiia, July 28." The vacillated character of the Government of Portugal has so frequently been manifested of late, that we are not surprised at the daily changes in the state policy of that country which take place ; and the information of the real situation of affairs is so scanty, that it is very difficult to form any correct opinion of their probable course—but judging from what has lately reached us from Lisbon, and from the general reasoning of the French Papers, we are bound to confess that it appears to us that the Constitutional cause is in a situation which might be almost considered hopeless. The pre sence of Don PEDRO would undoubtedly im mediately change it ; but Portugal would, in all probability, in that case, have immediately to defend herself from those foreign attacks which the French Papers insinuate would then be made. Spain has desisted from her interference with Portugal, only because the Constitutional cause was not thriving. If its vigour is restored, then Spain will dread its principles extending into her territory, and will soon make a pretext to renew her threatened invasion. The letters received this morning from Santa Martha and Carthagena announce that the chief division of the Colombian troops at Guayaquil had come over to the side of BOLIVAR, and had given up General BUSTAMENTI, his Secretary MENDEZ (who once resided in London), and several of the principal parties connected with the late revolutionary proceedings in that quarter, as prisoners; they were on the eve of proceeding against a smaller body of troops, and it was fully expected that in a short time every thing would be brought agai❑ to the former state of govern ment under Colombia, and tranquillity completely restored. By the Hugh Crawford, Captain Langdon, arrived off Weymouth, Van Dieman's Land Papers have been received to the 23d of March, at the North and South American Coffee House : A numerous Meeting of the residents of the Colony had been held at the Court House, on the 13th of March, convened by publie notice, for the purpose of petitioning his Majesty to secure to them the privileges and benefits of Ti ial by Jury, and a Legislative Assembly. They at the dame time convey the expression of their unfeigned grati tude for the introduction into the Colony of the privileges which have been conferred on them, under the Act passed in the fourth year of his Majesty's reign, entitled "an Act for the better Administration of Justice, in the Colonies of New South Wales and Van Dieman's Land." This petition is to he confided to the care of the Duke of Buckingham, for the purpose of being presented to the House of Lords : that to • the House of Commons to be presented by Sir John Owen. But it was also resolved that a copy of the petition should he presented to his Excellency the Lieute nant-Governor, by a Committee, consisting of the Mover and Seconder of the Address, together with A. F. Kemp, Esq., W. A. Betham, Esq., Samuel Hood, David Lord, and also the Sheriff of Van Dienian's Land, requesting his Excellency to forward the petition to the Secretary of State for the Colonial Department, and to solicit his sup port to the object of the petition. By a subsequent paper it appears the above had not been presented to the Lieute nant Governor, and the cause is broadly hinted at—the dis like of the Governor to receive the Committee appointed for this purpose on such a subject. They observe, we regret that his Excellency has not one friend to advise him, or that he should be surrounded by those who know or feel so little of the respect that is due to public opinion. It is clear the matter cannot rest here ; the deputation have to jus tify their conduct to their constituents, and for which pur pose another meeting must be convened by the Sheriff. One thing is certain : the deputation of the people have either received or given a marked insult. The Lieutenant- Governor appointed the hour of two o'clock to receive the deputation, but on proceeding for the purpose at a quarter past that hour, they were met in the yard of the Government House, not by the Aide-de-camp, or the Private Secretary, but by an individual, understood to he connected with the household, who informed them that his Excellency was engaged, and would see them ano ther hour from that time. The Deputation considered this an insult, and retraced their steps back to where they had met, and instantly transmitted a letter from them to the Lieutenant-Governor, apprising him of the reception they had met with, and that they would not trouble his Excel lency any further on the subject. The Sheriff then went (after the letter had been sent) to the Government House, but as the Governor was still engaged, his name was merely announced. This affair has caused the utmost sensation in the colony ; they express themselves regretting the mea sure, but the die is cast, the thread is broken, and cannot he joined.—To show the luxuriant soil of the colony, a turnip (white round) was lately drawn by W. Gillibrand, Esq. at the South Arm, raised without manure, measuring three feet eight inches, and weighing 38 lbs.—A report was in circulation in the colony, that Brigadier-General Gibbs, of the Guards, had been appointed Lieutenant- Governor of Van Dieman's Land. By the Bogota Papers of the Bth June, re ceived at the North and South American Coffee house, it appears that the Congress have refused to accept the resignation of BOLIVAR and SAN TANDER, and in this determination we think they have done wisely, not only for their internal tranquillity, but for their credit and consideration among foreign nations. Abroad, Colombia is not known, certainly not recognised, but as the country which owes its independence to Bo- LIVAR. He is the ruling star of her destiny— the name which insures her peace at home and respect abroad. As yet, her Republican charac ter is not sufficiently strong to stand alone—she must lean for support upon the illustrious author ,of her independence—the man who has gone all lengths to rescue her sons from the debasing thraldom of their jealous op pressor. In perfecting this good work Bo- LIVAR has had to contend with many diffi culties, both of a public and private nature—he has had to rouse the Lethargy of an indolent but repining people—and to conquer the selfish views of lukewarm friends, whose interests were partly compromised by the prospective emancipa tion of those who looked upon them as countrymen indeed, but not the less oppressors, and ren dered them homage, as slaves, at second hand. And even now that the fieedorn of the people is secured, BoLIvA n has still to en dure the petty enmity of such men. True it it is, the integrity of his character sets him above their vengeance, but he is nevertheless ex posed to the malignity of their attacks. Time alone can enable him to overcome these evils— the boon of liberty were too cheap, if acquired without the sacrifices which make virtue great, and victory glorious. The following is an ex tract : We have the heartfelt pleasure to announce to our readers, and to the country at large, that the question of the resig nations of General Bolivar and Santander were decided yesterday, after a long and interesting discussion, the par ticulars of which we have neither time nor space to insert at present. The resignation of the Liberator President was put to the vote, and negatived by 50 votes to 24. Immediately after, and according to the previous resolution of Congress, that of General Santander was taken into consideration, and after a very short debate was put to the vote, and negatived by 70 to 4. May we be allowed to con gratulate Colombia on this prudent resolution of the Legisla ture, and to offer up our prayers, that the intentions of the Re presentatives of the nation in refusing to accede to the pe titions of the two first magistrates of the Republic may not be frustrated by any untoward event, but that, on the con trary, every day may bring additional proofs of the wisdom of their decision. The Congress has, during the last week, employed itself in the consideration of the means that should be adopted to learn the wishes of the people in re gard to the continuance, reform, or change of the present constitution. A committee of both Houses has been ap pointed to draw up a bill for the purpose. The great difficulty appears to consist in a laudable wish not to keep in suspense the great body of the nation. No one can deny, that until the country has assumed a de cided appearance of tranquillity, no good could he antici pated by the meeting of the Grand Convention. We have since learned, that in consequence of it having been un derstood that the Senators and Representatives for the De partment of Venezuela, had already at the suggestions of the Liberator, left Caraccase for the city, it has been deter mined to postpone the consideration of this question till the 2d of next month, in order that they may be present at the discussions. Brussels papers of the 10th inst., and the Allgemeine Zeitung, have been received this morning, from which we make the following extracts : liftusslLS, AUGUST S. The Colonial Government of Curacoa, and the islands depending on it, has published in the Curacoa Gazette of the sth of May, a new Ordinance, for the regulation of the commerce and navigation of that island, because the old regulations were incompatible with those by which it was declared a free port. AUGUST 9.—An extraordinary courier arrived at this city yesterday afternoon, with despatches from Colonel Jones, aid-de-camp to his Grace the Duke of Wellington, and was to set out immediately for London. Two English ,couriers passed through this city yesterday, on their way to Holland, with despatches for the Duchess of Portland, a relation of Mr. Canning's. The work on the great bacon, and the sluices at Terneuzen, are proceeding with great activity. The work men, to their great surprise, have found, at the depth of 24 feet below the Sea Dike, a bed of turf, on which there are still oaks of a large size, alder wood, &c. It is inferred that Zealand was formerly joined to Flanders ; but history does not indicate the time when these countries were separated by the irruption of the sea. AucusT Io.—For these two last day, i:.:r Majesty the Qucest has not felt any crepitation in the li.acture, and has been able to sit up for four hours.—Signed, EVER ARD, DR. J. B. UYTHEDHOEVEN. Lacken, August 10. Her Grace the Duchess of Portland, slater-in-law of Air. Canning, arrived on the Bth at Antwerp, and set out' the following day for Rotterdam with her suite. From the 28th to the 31st July, twenty-four vessels' laden with corn and seven with timber passed the Sound, bound for Ameerdam, Rotterdam, and Schedam. BERLIN, AstO. e. The exchange of couriers between St. Petersburgh. London, and Paris, is uncomnionly frequent. VIENNA, Auci. 9.—Metallignes., 911; Bank Sharer,. 1,078. German Papers, and the Austrian Observer. of the 31st of July, were received yesterday- The latter states that the last accounts from Constantinople, to the 10th of that mouth, bring little worth notice. The Bairain was ce lebrated on the 4th, with the usual ceremonies ; but, instead of the usual gaines and amuse ments, there was a grand review of the troops. Extract of a letter from Carthagena, dated June 10, received at New York : By the last advices from Bogota, it appears that part of the Colombian army in Peru, had again joined Bolivar's• party. They have seized the authors of the rebellion, and sent them prisoners to General Floret. The Congress of Bogota was deliberating on the resignation of Bolivar,. which in all probability will not be accepted.. According to letters from La Guayra, England will agree to assist Colombia in her pecuniary embarrassment; but only on condition that Bolivar will remain at the head of the Government. A letter from Caraceas, dated Jan. 13, says a Messenger arrived last night from Bogota, Congress had met, and refused to accept the resignations of Bolivar and Santander. QUEBEC, JULY s.—The Proclamation dis solving the Provincial Parliament will be officially pub lished this day. The writs for the three districts of Quebec, Montreal, and Three Rivers, are made returnable on the sth of August ; the writs for Gaspee, on the 15th of Oc tober. Already mention is made of the names of candi dates for the city and counties adjoining. His Excel lency the Governor-in-Chief and the Countess of Dalhousie, arrived from Sorrel in the steam-boat Waterloo, and landed under salutes from the citadel and his Majesty's ship Alligator, and were received by the grenadier com pany of the MlL—Lieutenant Bort, son of the Chief" Justice, who is here in command of the vessel, has been. promoted to the rank of Commander. Jamaica Papers, of the Ist July, mention that a Privy Council had been summoned for the following Tuesday, to meet in Spanish Town, for the purpose of swearing u. of in tbatsGenerallsland. Sir d s John probable, o Kn b : e tb a le e as , therefore, he r efo his LieutenantGo Grace the Governor will quit the Island previously to that slate. The island has been assailed with gloomy wet weather for some weeks, attended with vivid lightning. The City of Augusta, Georgia, was roused from its peaceful slumbers, on the morning of the Qd of July, by the terrific cries of fire. The devouring element made such progress when first discovered, as to set human exertions at defiance. No lives were lost ; but the damage is estimated at 50,000 dollars. All the merchants and shopkeepers suffered more or less by this awful visitation. GIBRALTAR, JULY 23.—The master of the Mark Anthony, from Oran, reports, that upon leaving the p.3rt he saw an Algerine scampa-via, that had sailed a few days before on a cruise, returning with a brig and another ves-el apparently in company.—Wind S.W. PRICES OE SHARES THIS PRICES OF IRISH Bank Stock. Consols, per cent Gov. Stock, 3S per cent. 931!4: Ditto, New 4 per Cent. 1004% Gov. Deb. 3% per cent.... 91% !loyal Canal Stock Grand Canal Stock City Deb. 4 per cent Ballast °thee Deb. 4p. et — DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. South Sea Stock Old Annuities New Ditto Ex. Bills, £l,OOO 2d. 58 59 pm. Ditto ;',oo 2d. 58 59 pm. Ditto Small Ditto C0mmercia1......... Bank for Account ......... India for Account ............ Cong. for Acct.... ...... SB l / 4 % % THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. ' Neapolitan, 1824 — Peruvian Bonds Portuguese Bonds Prussian, 5 per cent. Ditto, New Russian, New Spanish, 1821 1323 French Pentes, sp. c. —t —r. Exchange..... —t. —c. 3 per cent... —f. —v. Exchange...... —f —c. THE FUNDS-(THIS DAY). . CITY, Twalcris o'CLocr. an ßritish Securities a a n p y pe e ar ven t t hi so of morning o n! ti e c x ai tre T mt e l y firm, character should intervene, there is every proba bility of an advance. Consols opened at 88t 'for money, and 881 for the account day ; they have since been 88i for the latter time, but have gone back to their first price, the market looking well,. and some extensive business transacted. Exchequer Bills continue at Saturday's price, 58 9; India Bonds are, however, a trifle higher, being quoted at 90 2 pm. In the Foreign Funds, Colombian Bonds are rather higher, the accounts from thence received this morning being of a more pacific character, particu larly from Guayaquil, where the Colombian troops have given up General Bustamenti and his adhe 'rents, placing them as prisoners, and have gone over . to Bolivar; every thing was tranquil in this part of the country, and they even expected to go back to the former Government ; it is also positively known that the Senate and House of Representatives at Bogota had come to the resolution r! rJusing, by a considerable majority, the resignation of Bolivar, as President, aNd from the nature of the letters from thence, a hope is expressed that the dissensions of the country would eventually be healed. Mexican are 69i The other Foreign Securities have not had the least alteration in prices since Saturday. In Shares matten . remain in their former state, both as to business and price, except in British Iron Shares, which have dropped to 30i 29+ die., occasioned by a recent decision in an action brought against several of the principal parties concerned, by Mr. Attwood. Three per Cent. Consols, 88i ; Ditto for Account, 881 ; India Bonds, 90 2 pm.; Exchequer Bills, 58 9pm. TWO 0' CLOCK". Consols for a moment declined to 8841 for Ac count, but immediately became 8811, at which price they remain. Nothing of importance in the Foreign Funds have taken place, and prices remain as in the morning. THREE 0' CL 0 CK. Consols for Account, 88k, the nearest price, with little or no business. FOUR o'CLOCK—CLOSING PRICES. Consols 89. A Danish Bonds 63f Do. for Ac. 88A Greek Do. 1825, 15 Brazilian Bonds 671 Mexican Do. 1825 69f Bccionteliuiriimaorsia)iDAa Columbian, e l3 s Do. P 1824, 31 3 1 Rspt e la r s u nsi vian iasnhDD Do. 00..9160i Viscount GODERICH was in frequent com munication with his fellow Ministers during the whole of Saturday. The Marquis of LawsnowNE, Viscount Dun- LET, Mr. WYNN, and Mr. STURGES BOURKE, galled in Downing street to consult with his Lordship. The Duke of DEVONBIIIIM also visited the Noble Viscount. The Marquis — of LANSDOWNE had several in terviews with Viscount Gonzalo( on Saturday. The Noble Marquis was visited at the Home-office by the Earl Of CARLISLE and Mr. TIERNEY. On the breaking up of the Court of Chancery on Saturday, the Loan CHANCELLOR proceeded to Down ing-street, and had an interview with Lord GODERICH. Mr. PEEL left town on Saturday afternoon. _ _ LEEDS, SATURDAY, AUG. 11.—STATE OF TRADE.-The manufacturers of the West riding of York shire have attained to a steady and prosperous con dition, in the woollen cloth, the worsted stuff, the linen, and cotton branches ; and the abundance of well gathered food afforded by the harvest, of which we are now in the midst, seems likely to secure to us a good home trade, while the prospects from abroad particularly in North and South America, are of the most favourable kind. During the short period of the present admini stration, the interests of commerce have been greatly pro moted : the extension of the principles of free trade, the probable termination of hostilities between Turkey and Greeee, and the reconciliation of the differences between the South American Governments, have all had this ten dency ; and if the same enlightened and conciliatory sys tem should continue to prevail in the Cabinet of Great Britain, we may look forward with confident hope to years of prosperity, particularly if the national burdens be dimi nished by an efficient system of economy and retrench meit.--Lecds Mercury. 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Mr. He tnitted ths Were too 1 His Lo that taking not unatte Mr. Ho With this objection and state vri Sir CliA2 th e same m Junction ha' gees, restrai prayed that the possetBl2 Air. PAR ground that Sir CHA4 fcrence to tl should be in of Possessior Mr. PAR Hie Lox! WIND, 1(1 140, acco: ;ad Mre. Antnitavr 1 XEPPICL, an vice at the n officiated. and their B Duches s of Divine Seri Goszrr, C AUGUSTA, ( A. STANK() and Col. Ta *he honour This beinj Ushered in a of St. Geor IZUBERGI a STA and I Banta, Mada gOIRLITZ, - Wtthe A;RmGon,;K: Mr. a n d M r WILLI I'AILD, Color revel will to e ntertainmen Thursday, t Ba chelor's-a( married Me hard contest, the match 11 ten o'cl afterT The L in Windso r : about twelve His Lorelabij two o'clock, Council. The MI kip of the Ca Z el°4 on Fl I !"caLt. o gnu left tows at the aorel