The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-05-29 00:00:00

AMERICAN PAPERS.

Extract of a letter front Hamlin:di. dated April 6:—"At preset
every thing appears to be quiet here; the Spanish squadion, eon.
Intruded by Commodore Laborde, consisting of six frigates and
smaller vessels, sailed about hilt weeks since, supposed to be des-
tinrd for Carthsrena ; they have not been heard of since, at least
not officially. There was a rumour in town this morning that they
had been decoyed into Carthagena, under the impression that there
was a party in their favour, which wan to take possession of the
battery under which they w...re to anchor, and display to them a
signal for coming in ; but the conspiracy was discovered by the
Government before the squadron made its appearance, and twat*
three hundred of the party were shot; the Government succeeded
in getting the signal fixed upon, and when the squadron appeared
off the battery, displayed it on the point selected for the purpose;
they then stood in and anchored, when the battery opened neonatal
succeeded in capturing the whole squadron. How far this cements
true, it is imposaii,le to say. Commodore Laborde is a very intelli.
gent and able officer, and if he has suffered, as report says, there ,1
no doubt but that he defended his squadron well. They had trcors
on board wheU they sailed, said .to be for the south aide of the
island ; but the impression is now that they have not been larded
there, but were intended to man the battery at Carthageaa, bad they
succeeded. This report carries some probability with it, as the ex-
pp edition was kept n. profound secret here. The Governor-General
Vives, I um informed, entertains some serious apprehensions as tn
the safety of the squadron, whi-h has in some measure given a
confirmation to the report detailed to you above.
"A seventy-four and frigate from Spain arc daily looked forint',
which will give them a great superiority over the Patriots, end as at-
tack may be looked for on some part of the Patriot possession,
should this report of the loss of the squadron be untrue. There Ira
now from eight to ten thousand troops on the island, all in fine
order, and the people here appear to be well satisfied with 'befit).
vernment. Its strength in fortifications is immense, and should the
Patriots make any attempt here, it will cost them great bloodshed.
" The Constellation arrived here on the 27th ult., after a mite of
upwards of ZrO days on the south side of the island, between Cape
Antonio and the east end of the Island of Pines. The ship hes
been much sdntired by all who have visited her, and she hat
lost but one man since she lett the United States, by death—he had
fur a long time suffered under a pulmonary complaint."
Great quantities of ice have been seen by most of the vessels
which have arrived of late from Europe. We have not observed
that any has been found below the latitude of 42.—Mu cantik Ad-
veal:4r New York..

SS'e received by the Othello Charleston Papers to the 21st inst.
Inektalve. A letter from Haysnnah of the 13th, published in the
Courier, states that the John Adams corvette sailed thence on the
12th for Carthagena, carrying our Minister to Guatemala, and a
Mr. Scott, with despatches from the President of the United
States for Mr. Anderson. our Minister at Bogota. The letter also
states, that a paragraph of the President's Message to Conge".
relative to the Panama Mission, had been published by (swarm!'
%'ives, and was received with the greatest pleasure, being consi-
dered as a guarantee that Cuba would not be invaded. The Can-
sulado was proposing to procure in England a loan of four millions
of dollars. The exports of sugar front Ilavannah, from the lit of
January to the 13th instant, amounted to 123,580 boxes.
The %Vashington at this port, from Cadiz March ID, was Muria
near that port by the Colombian brig of war Libertador, Caption
Bartlett; had fallen in, a few days previously, with a BPalah
fleet, and engaged them, but finding them extremely heasy, with
an 18-gun brig for their convoy, was obliged to haul off, bet sails.
rigging, &c., considerably cut.
Captain (olburn informs, that the above fleet left Cadiz about
the 11th of March, bound to Havannali, and was attacked by ti e
privateer when two days out. One of the brigs struck to lier.,pa.
but
was not taken possession of. T Libertador hail captured a s
nigh polacre two days before.—Merrantik Advertiser.

DISTRESS iu the. M.-4FACTURING BISTRICTS•

MACCLESFIELD, MAY 28.--The state of misery and destut:-
two which has so long afflicted this town continues to augmetA;
and though a short time ago there were symptoms of imPenverni.
all is again hopeless and disheartening. The poor-rates are ir•
creasing, and fresh levies are continually made. Collectors have in
some instances returned without being able to get in the snialasl
sum. Such workmen as are employed seem quite hopeless of bet-
ter times, and those who have so long been tucking for 411 k ari
discouraged, that numbers are beginning to leave the town in qun.t
of other channels to which they may divert their industry. '.ol"e
few auctions have lately tirk.-n place, but things are !Obi at ouch
less than half their value, and !hi. a week is now cootidiral gOO
wages for • man and his family ; formerly a girl ten or twelve
years old could earn lUs. 6d. A weaver told me the other day, that
wages are so reduced that he now gets but Gd. for work which les•
nicely brought him Is. 1 i.d ; and it is a lamentable fact that Pre-
visions of all kinds are excessively dear. It is almost incredible
that thousands of individuals have for Months past aubsieled almost
entirely upon soup, with sometimes a small portion of lateen an
peas.
It is gratifying to state that this town and nrighbourh(!nd have
not yet experienced the privations and distress,s of which other
towns so much complain. Our principal manufactories. (linen) are
in full work, and the rroptietuis complain of a scarcity of hands.--
Siretratnry Chronicle.
We heat that sonic artisans have left Brighton for Picorie,la the
expectation of being employed oil some public works carrying on
in Francc.—Hamplare Trlezraph.

STATE OF Trt.int:.—The market this week has con-
the current descriptions of goods and yarn,
tinued improving in its general character. On the mood
a small advance
has been obtained, but the present rates are still below the
cost price; so that a further advance must take place be-
fore business will increase in any material degree. Common
qualities of mule yarn for export, have advanced full id•
per lh. in 40s. from the extreme depression, and are sun
improving.-1/ameliester Gsutrdien.

FASHIONABLE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK.
guts Y. vs titers Pollgnee's grand hall, Partland-place. The
poxe n 1 Northumberland's grand entertainment, Northumberiand House.
The Ilattenbr of Camden's Neter tainment, A r ii:igton.street. The part of
baky'S ;Mid 411,4erlal)1:11CtIt to Prince Leopold, tirosveuuroquare. The
o,asness of Jerves'il rout. Berkeley-equine.
Tn-nomenw.—Larly It tar's bail, Old Palace-yard. The Countess of
Arrest's card party, Doyer-street. Mrs. Champagne's assembly, ilarley
Rte, MP.. Noyes hati,'Gloucester-plect.
WIMMINDAT.—The Dowager Narchtlonrts of Salleburrs assembly,
4liallit4e.strest. The Earl of Darnley's antic°, music. Grand dinner,
&reeky-soarer Alineek's annul baU.
TAIAND•V.-11.e Marchioness of Hertford's grand assembly, Menclace-
teroquare. The Countess of Arran's assembly, Dover•stteet. lire.
Angentelo's dot grand rout, St. James's-square. Mrs. Gyle's ball, Cp-
per Seymoor.rt cert.
Vatl.lll%—lady Rayleigh's rant, Grosvenor-square. Mrs. Garniees
kerb Greiton-street. Mn. Chap/la's rout, Wribeek-street.
SAtC R DA7.—The Countess of Arran's cord party, Dever street. Mrs,
Henry Dawkins's auembly, Queen Ana-street. Mrs. Buikeley's deJeuue,
at Richmond.
PARTIES.
She Marquis of Hertford gave one of the most splendid halls and supper
either season, on Friday evening, at his house In Yleadilly. The prepare.
C.a. on the occasion were of the grandest description : the whole suite •if
apartments were most brilliantly illuminated. The supper rwsisted of
every iivrts.tcy, and the wines and fruits were of the choicest dz,solption.
I'o sou inmate the company would be to name all lb. hailing and die-
unuld•bell of the heal ton In town.
The Earl and Countess of Pembroke entertained a distinguished party
it dinner, on Friday, at their house in Privy-louden.: among whom were—
Ike Karl, Countess, sad Ladies liathnret, the Earl of Malmsbary, Lord St.
Jheitues, Lord Cowdor, Lord and Lady Clive, Captain and bits. Bowles.
the 74oi>. Mr. Vibiers, &c.
Tim gimp& of Statiord entertained the Earl and Countess of CJara and
a lame party, at dinner, on Saturday. at his house in t:ieveland.smiare.
The Duke of Atholl entertained a distlnenished party, at dinner, yester-
day, at In. how.. in Great George-street, Westnilr, tor.
The Duke of Grafton hail a large party at dinner yesterday, at his house
In Clargewqreet, Picendiny.
Tbi following dl i rigu klied personages bad dinner parties on Saturday
d_aarr) Sherborne, Si: Thomas Leonard, Mr I. C. Jervulse, Mon. Mr.
ern. Yesterday—The Earl of Stunned. the Countess of Antrim, Lord
Kerwick, Lord Carrington, the lion. Mr. Musgrave, the Ilonourabla Wm.
iftAtli4oll, Earl Fowls.
The Dowager Ludy Cawdor ha. Issued cards of Invitation for a rani
rout oa tise 6111 of June, at her house In Rerkeley-square.
Mss. Augerstein has issued cards of invitation for a grand ball on the
lib June, at her house in St. James's-square. •

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