The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-05-25 00:00:00

AMERICAN PAPERS.

A letter from finvannah, of March SO, received at Charleston,
rays—" The invasion of thin island is postponed by particular de.
tire. There has been no news of the Spanish squadron Finns they
left this. The vessels from Cadiz are still out."—New York Mer.
envy Advertiser.
Two young men, natives of Principe, in the Island of Cuba,
who had just arrived from the Republic of Colombia, were con.
limited to death and hung at Principe on the Itith of Mach, for
attempting to revolutionize the country.
A despatch from the Secretary of State, dated In Bogota, the Ist
of March, addressed to the Intendant of the Department of Vene-
zuela, mrlions that information had been received, from various
sources, that the Spanish squadron at Ilavannalt was preparing
with great activity, for the purpose of making a military descent
on smite pan of the coast of Colombia. It is thought that their in.
tendon is, to disembark at some weak point, and obtain such ar.
titles as would most annoy the Ctionibians. The communication
is given to excite the vigilance of the Intendant on the coast, to
protect the assailable points, and secure the merchandize coming
from sea. _ _ _

By ■ Ihnish man of war lately arrived at La Guayra, we learn
that a considerable French and Spanish squadron was lately seen
off Martinique. it seems probable that the Spanish 'mete, con.
sistlng of a line of battle chip and two frigates. with stone mailer
vessels, Is the squadron under the command of Admiral La Borde,
which left Ilavannah some time back to reconnoitre our ports, and
more especially that of Carthagena, in consequence of the ru-
moured expedition preparing there against that island.
A private setter (tom St. Thomas's states, that the Government
of that Island had recei►ed a letter faun the Governor of Mar-
tinique, announcing that the former might shortly expect a visit
from his friend, Admiral Duren*, on his voyage from Puerto
Rico, with a view of garrisoning that island with French troops,.
Extract or a Letter from General La Fayette to the Editor of the
American Farmer:—

" La Grange, Jan. 20, I 82&

" It is not an easy task for me to sukntii to the wide material
septnition which now exists between me and my American friends,
while my mind is constantly with them ; and the regret for the loss
of their society mingles with en ardent sympathy in their public
and personal concerns. So prompt I have been in recovering pleas.
ing habita, and so much attached I feel to my new as well as my
old connexions in the United States, that it IMMIX to me quite
strange to think this winter will pass without meeting any of yon,
either at Baltimore or Washington. I am eagerly waiting for the
paper,' and letters from my friends, end beg when you write to
remember that at a distance minute particulars are very welcome.
" The affectionate reseption I have toe' from the people on my
journey, and on my arrival in this part of the cot try, and the
family and friendly enjoyments that awaited me, have been sadly
troubled by the illness of one of my grand-daughters, who, con.
trary to all expectation, is happily recovered. I have passed
hitherto most of my time at La Orange ; but am now going for
two ur three months to town, saving some exc.irsions to my farm.
I must give you an account of the stock you so very kindly 'united
in forwarding and increasing. One of Mr. Patterson's Coke De-
von% the elder bull, died on the passage: the three others havere-
covered Crum the fatigue, and are now its tine order. The giant
wild turkey, we have admired together, died also at sea; his bro-
ther, and another from (lencral Cocke, of Virginia, arrived safe ;
two small Virginia liens never ca nk'. retrieve the injuries of the sea,
bat the males are very hearty. four two hogs have well supported
the voyage, and are better shaped than any I have seen, although
I have chanced to obtain the heat of an importation from England.
The Virginia plough, you have been pleased to forward, has been
presented for examinationby the Central Society at Paris. • I expect
their report. lam anxiously looking for the arrival of two medels
kindly promised ; the one a ream machine, after that of Mr. It.
Smith, the other a threshing machine t this Is sent by Governor
Sprigg, the steam one by Ale. Morris. Should they be reedy to
reach New York by the Ist of April, Captain Marcy, who sails
on the 6th, and comes himself to Paris, will take charge of them.
Permit me to entreat your kindness for two other articles. I much
wish to introduce at l.a Orange the pretty A merlean partridge, so
called in the south, and quail in the north, and the terrapin, about
whose management 1 would need an instruction. Captain Macey
would take care of them, and if the kind friend, Joseph Townsend,
who hail found the mammoth turkey, peridets in his Ir. od intro_
Lion to send some more? or you could get some al the tame breed,
second or third generation, at the good postmaster's at York, Pa.
Captain Macey might be entrusted with them."

gilt Writtgift refiO.
DRURY-LANE THEATRE.
This Keening, THURSIJA Y, May 25, will be performed the Comedy of
AS YOU LIKE IT.
Orlando, Mr. Wallach; Jaques, Mr. Bennett; Touchstone, Mr. Harley;
Rosalind, Mrs. Yates; Audrey, Mrs. Ormsr.
AGer which the Dliertimment of
THE CAMP.
Principal Dancers, Mr. Noble mid Miss Barnett.
To conclude with the Farce of
TILE DEVIL TO PAY.
Jobson, Mr. Donlon ; Nell, Mrs. Davison:

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