The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-09-30 00:00:00

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BOIA VAR.

The Creech; etc Cutombia says,—They are in daily expectation of
receiving intelligence of the opening of the Grand American
Assembly. At Panama, the Plenipotentiaries of Peru, Colombia,
and the Republic of l'entell America. had already „mind on the
Isthmus, and those of alexieo, who were preparing to set out from
Acapulco on the lath or 2911 May, must also have arrived there
yesterday ; besides die States that form the cirand Confederation,
other nations have also sent Plenipotentiaries to that Assembly.
The United States of America, as was formerly stated, had sp-
pointed, for that purpose, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Sergeant. The
Enspetor of Brazil had also sent a Minister, the Cemmander, Dian-
earth, who will speedily arrive in the Isthmus, in addition to the
Representatives of those vatic)... who went to take part in the dig-
eossions of the consideration in all that relates to the various points
iii unwttled by the Law of Nations. especially respecting the re-
lation between Belligerents and Nectrals. A Commissioner from
his Britannic Majesty has gone to Panama, whose exclusive object
will be to assist with his counsel., and to see that nothing be at-
tempted prejudicial to the interests of Cheat Britain. It is likewise I
known, that M. Verveer, Colonel of the Staff, in the service of his
Majesty the King of the Netherlands, has come to Panama, and
although it is not stated that he is invest.si with any official chit.
taster, it is very probable that some commission has been intrusted
to him, similar to that given to Mr. Dan king, the British Com-
missioner.

rhs Congress of Panama was organivd on the 22.1 of June,
and was addr,,,oti by Den lilanurl Loratro de Vidaure, Plenipo-
tentiary from the Nt•public of Pent, as to the subjects which should
occupy the deliberations or the Congress. -

JULY 6.

The Intendant-Genera! of Guayaquil has givyn olfcialnotice of
having remitted to Panau a, in a vessel of war. 44,000 dollars, the
amount of a t. urth part of the r:ventte of Castoms. destined by
the Executive fur the payment of the intereit of the foreign debt.
'lbis is the only Intendant of the Maritime Wpartmem‘ who has
hnherto punctually complied with the orders of the Government.

AMERICAN PAPERS.

I From the N, to York Daily Advertise►.]
ST. THOMAS.

Captain Humphreys, of the schooner General Jackson. or-
/teed yesterday in twenty-six days ftom St. Thomas, states
that since the fire several avempts have been made to set tire to the
town, supposed to be on the part of the negroes, with ass int it-
two to revolt, which had excited considerable alarm among the in-
habitants, a large portion of whom had been under arms for
ereral dAys and nights. Intelligence of the death of Messrs. Adams
and Jefferson reached St. Tlwmass on the 4th inst. All the Arne-
tt:An sod nver.ll 4'olovnbiso vessels then in port hoisted their
colours half-matt high, and minute guns were fired at noon.
The late reports from St. Thomas are of such a nature as to
hive excited the apprehensions of merchants engaged in the com-
merce of thr.t inland. :Much American property must be hung.
nently espo‘ill in the case of an insurrection among the slaves;
and it is to be hoped that the Government will feel the import.
ante of taking timely measures for its protection, by sending out
crio of our tinned soft!, The pron:pt and efficient service ren-
dared by Capt. Moat, with the crew of the Grampus, at the great
tire at St. Thomas last year. proves at once the alacrity of our
otikers and seamen in performing their duty, nod the importance
of their presence at every point where their protection may be
recessary. . . . - . .

The Asp taken by the Stockholders of the Marine Companies at
Snlem, it is 10.tlieved, will ultimately have to be followed by all
the Companies in the principal cities, unless they come to the re.
solution of raising their premium'. The predictions which have
bzen made fur two scars pant, that the low rates of premiums
would in a short time ruin the Underwriters, appeals to be feats ti.
In Button nee, ral Companies have stopped writing. In thin thy
the losses a ishits two years have been immense ; and that the pre.
mums have been too low has been too sensibly realized to admit
of any question. Within that period a majority of the offices have
lent so hare a portion of their capital as to prevent them making
ar.r dividend. and to cause their stork to fall from 30 to 50 per
cent.; and those offiets which have been less unfortunate have
zoo with such severe !ones an to reduce the price of their stock
from 10 to 20 per cent. It in certain that the ruinous business
pursoesl mutt result in a total lose of capital, usslesa the Stock-
holders irterpose, either by a division, or by a detemtination that
Vie pre,niuw or insurance shall be advanced to a late that will
afford a tail Lusinees.

From the R,:ister.)
Aittr MU OF TIIE SToE kuov.s)E as or IssuftweE
Orricnii.—At a 51/ (ling of the Stockholders of the severs] In.
at:range t Mice% In this town, holden at the IA Fayette Collie
House. are. sable to noliffeation in the public prints, a very gen-
teel attendance was given. After organizing the meeting. of which
Ueerge S. Julsonet„ Esq. was chosen Moderator, and Mr. Samuel
IVebb secretary, the occasion of calling them together was fully
'explained by the Hon. Judge Story, Hon. Benjamin Piekman, and
attend other gentlemen present, and the propriety and necessity of
adoptl-g •onie remedy ter the exietirg erils ably rriforced.
'1 he tICCl.OThlIbly low rates of premiums—the unnecesisry
of ineuranee offices fur speculative purposes-the de.
of commerce, and its probable still further di-
minutia: from Onions and natural causes—the diversion of capital
and enterionse to other objects of pursuit, and the consequent
lessened d,titund fur insurance offices, 'Janke, and commercial fact.
liars—tbe heavy tax on the community, growing out of tio.ec cow.
tpiied edahlishments, for salaries, rents, and contingent expenses,
ii. addition of hasariling the stock sithout any prospect of re-
tuunera6on, needed only vibe shoed to be saw and felt by everyone.
A Commietee :wanted to bike the subject of the meeting
into corisbkrati ~,, , nroi to report at an md;ournell fleeting, to be
holden at the iintite piece on l'iturwlay evening next, Chat mea-
surer. in their (-pinion. are proper to in. adopted. A gtetteral senti-
ment ale eas vi per% ade that part of the community more norms.
diately I:IT,ftACII in the imbect. of the necessity of moving In this
business. and it determination to apply a remedy in some form or
abet.

IA MA ' Ar. RI 28, 13:M.
We sv ill curt Ives of the departure of the ship Georgia packet,
for Phil.e4li ,tia, of v.-, it ing to v hit such obsinvatiiins respect.
ing onr oss as will. we trust. be of some Service to those who
in.se an nit. rent in the vhipments to this riiintry. Withiii the tart
tour niontie. hare srtived large quantities of German
French ar.,l China ailka, wax, h,.h and English itiantifficuress
together selh alitaulant supplies of flour, and provision.. ti all
kir.,!*. market hat an consvpience of this great influx of
snerzhand,se, red r4one a very ira:cr:::l change. German linens
wilt n : ee iinnit.ii not aril cita.:4,. French end China silks
i1ea!,,,,.! nat 311 ITT cent. a..d all row still lower. 'Wax,
near tw,s tP,V,1.31:41 tointals, have bent introduced within the last
eight months; at present not toner than the cost and charges ran
cA n. Irish Itnerisaiiil English cation., and f-cotch

~gew•ds. hat e cn introduced in lAN.: parcels. Irish limns and
Lnghsti r-ttoti 4)..rtlir command Pmt. and Scotch tousling at.il
pm?, sdf it.n rcli tot wore thAit two-thirds ul their original cost
and (tame..

DEA', II 1," Mn. Annr.n.on.—We find, with r:gret, that the
• !./.•. ,•,!romirms the news f the demi, of 31r.Andenion;
We now h, !..mra that irtellcltnee Ass been rev 'red at the
State Moat-wet t the death of Mr. Anderson, our 31inisler tu
lie Ouil at Cuthagena, on the 24th of July, on his
way 10 pjhatiti, an one ut the Commirsioners w the greet Amen.
a& Cuctgras."
From the Roues /',lriot of Aug. 21.1
BATAVIA, MAnCit 20.

%ve hive no event of conrewitnee to notice with reKtrtt to the in.
s,rreetion. It is certain the I::sury,:hts intend tatting the field again,
whet: the mins cease. /rare are entertained fur the loyalty or the
Ert:ror o' :solo and his stihjects. The change in the currenorwill
have a tendency to promote revolt. as at present rate a rupee can be
eiszhanyrel ter only lOU dolt., which et old rates passed for 120.
The a"mple natives do not understand low that can bet rind in
truth it falls l'e:lvy upon them, as the dolt In the bazars will not
purchase Inver food or any thing else than under old rates. Some
tew hundred troop, beer arrived within a month or two from the Ne-
therlands. This number will not make up ter the number of
deaths. In a general view, the affairs of India are lit a gloomy
state. ant; very energetic measure's can only restore peace and insure
the ex•ateuce of the hutch pow.r. A large military force is abso-
lutely necewary, and that must he sent from the mother country.

From the nalti.nore Gazette.]
LATTAT F:•i) K JAmAtc.A.—By the rest-es Trig Rehooner Ex.
press, eaotain l hit) tnr, arrived tit'. mclenHa from Marton, we
have te:eiveil eta retrttlat Cies of Jamaica Papers to the sth inst.
(August) ircht,ive. It uppetoi that she show of the Spanish stoa-
t:ern ot: the coast of l'olomhia excited no air m.
A letter Pout ii:lnta Martha a this a ÜbitCl ttvt !...On the 9th

instant the squadron, composed of one ship of the line, four frigates. '
and a schooner, came old the port, hovered about us until next day
at two o'clock, when they proceeded to leeward. This day's post
brings tax accounts of their being at anchor elf a deserted part of the
coast to leeward of &manilla, in all pmbability in search of water,
Or perhaps lurking fix prizes. Every thing was ready here to give
them a warm reception, had they attempted a deeding. General
Montil a, who happened to be upon one of his estates, ten leagues
beat where they were lying, immediately came up to Saledad, and
rioted en maser the nailit a of that district ; he also ordered up the
Tiradores of the plod (one of their crack regiments) from Car'
Owens, so that if the enemy attempis to land, he will be met on
all parts of the coast. Nothing can equal the enthusiasm with
which every individual ran to arms to defend his borne."
The Congress of Bogota passed several laws with a view of be.
neKeing pubite credit and the revenue. One takes one.sixth of the
saLtrin Mont all persons employed by Government; and an in.
crease tax has been laid on all persona residing in Colombia.
All IL.* Is going from Jamaica to Colombia will require to have
a certificate with all goods they may tarry over.
Extract of a letter from Panama to • Gentleman in Kingston,
dated loth ult. (July) :—`• We bare here the Mexican Legation
to the gland American Assembly, Messrs. Micheletti and Domin.
gun, whit their Secretary, Mr. Guerra, on the arrrival of whom
it we, agreed upon to instal the said Assembly on the Ihtli of the
present month. We believe that this extraordinary occurrence will
call the a tentian of Europe, mid occasion some variation
.in the
11 political machinatinits which some Cabinets have maintained
with*respect to the Colombian world."
Basso: Ilii•K.—We unndntand that some time since sixty or
seventy geialanen in this city joined in an application to the
prof/eau:horny to haves branch of the United States Back esta-
blished here. and that it letter from the Piesident of that institu-
tion has been riTeived here, giving encouragement that the request
will be camplied with. The President of the Bank was here about
a fortnight since, and is expected to he in the city again in the
course of a few day..—Alborty Doily Advertiser.
TRADESMEN'S RAN E.--.lllst as our paper was going to press,
we were informed that the Supreme Court now in session at Utica,
' at the request of the present Board of Director of this institution,
has ordered a new Election. This application is made in order to
have eti doubts as to the legality of the late elections done away.
The net of the resent hoard have all been declared legal ; anti we
learn that the new election will take place soon, and that the Bank
will resuncr operations again In about twenty days. The In.pee.
tors of the el., thin, named by the Court, are, Charles Wilkes, Peter
A. Jay, std i'etcr Stagg.Commereial Advertiser.
Noerotx, Auhtts'r 211.
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LATT:ST **nom Rio Javirino.--Ry. the ship Trajan. Captain
Hammond, arrivoi here yesterday morning, in fi3 days, from Rio
Janeiro, we learn that a few days before she sailed accounts were
received at Rio of a battle having taken place on the border of the
province of Rio Cimnde, between the patriots of the Ramie Oriental
and the Brazilians, in which the latter were defeated with the loss of
4110 men in killed, wounded, and prisoners, and all their baggage
ar.:l military stores.
NEW YORK.

Captain CoMn, of the ;hip South America, from St. Salvador,
informs that advices from Rta, to the sth or June, stated that the
patriots were near Rio lirande. where an action was fought on the
20th of May. The Bear. lien army lost 500 killed by their own ac-
count. Maim Ayres was closely besieged (probably blockaded)
and provisions were in demand. Commodore Brown had been sue-
rental in all his attacks on the Brazilians. Four British and two
French vessel, had been condemned at Monte Video, for an attempt
to force the blockade. A Portuguese ship or the line had arrived
at Rio. A ship of the line and a brig were daily expected Imm
Chili to assist the Musics Ayreana; accounts had been received of
their having kft the Ist of May.
NOTICE TO WHALERS AND OTHERS WHO FREQUENT THE
SOUTH SEA.—WC arc requested to state that Captain Eaton, for-
m( rly of Marblehead, has taken a lease for ten years of the
island of 31assathera, in the South Sea, about ninety miles from
Juan Fernandez, where whaler, and others can be supplied with
wood, water, and fresh provisions. This notice in given, because
many VeSs.cl.l passing the island, and seeing human beings on the
shore, stand off' again, thinking they are pirates. Captain Eaton
and his little company are the only inhabitants of the place ; their
occupation is taking the seals, &c.—Restua Cturkr.