The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-04-26 00:00:00

DECEMBER.

KILLED—Rifles, 1 Chief, S Officer, 122 men ; Vencedores, 1
Officer, 30 men ; Vargas, 40 men ; Bogota, 1 Officer, 8l men ;
Voltigeros, 19 men; Pichincha. 12 men; Cancan, 30 men. Total,
1 Chief, 5 Officers, 284 men. Cavalry, 3 Officers, 16 men. Grand
total, 1 Chief, 8 Officers, 300 men.
IVounnitn—Rifles, I Officer, 88 men ; Vencettores, 1 Officer,
121 men ; Varga*, I Officer, 48 men ; Bogota. 2 Officers, 65 men ;
Voltigeros, 1 Chief, 7 Officers, 5.5 men ; Pichincha., I Chief, 7
Officers, 51 men ; Caracas, 1 Chief, 8 Officers, 124 men. Total,
Chiefs, 28 Officers, 452 men. Cavalry, I Chief, 6 Officers, 28 men.
Grand total, 5 Chiefs. 34 Officers, 480 men.
The General-in-Chief, in consequence of the gallant behaviour
of General Cardon in the battle of Ayacucho, took upon himself,
in the name of Colombia, the Liberator, the Congress, and the
Government, to promote him, on the field of battle, to the rank
of Lieutenant-General ; and he has likewise promoted General
Lars to the same rank, foe his distinguished services during the
earnpai-n.
In tie same way the General-in-Chief has apportioned the re.
wards to toe Chiefs of the Army, until • report of the privates,
captains, and subalterns. who have distinguished themselves, be
properly made to him, in onler that the promotion and favours to
which they have entitled themselt es may be granted them.
"TILE GENERAL-IX-CHIEF TO THE UIIITED MUST.
" Soldiers I—On the field of Ayacucho you have brought to a
completion the enterprise most worthy of you. Six thousand
warriors of the Liberating Army have sealed with their con-
stancy and their blood the independence of Peru and the peace of
America. Fourteen thousand Spanish soldier, who for fourteen
years have conquered in this Republic, are now humbled at your
feet.
" Peruvians !—Vou are the chosen of your country. Your chil-
dren, to the remotest generations of Peru, will remember your
names with gratitude and pride.
" Colombians !--From the Orinoco to the Desaguadero you
have marched in triumph. Two nations owe to you their exist-
ence. Victory has destined your arms to be the guarantee of the
liberty of the New IVi.e.J.
" ANT. JOSE DE SUCRE.
" Head-Quarters in Ayacucho, Dec. 10,1824."

Letters from Rio of the 3d March confirm the triumph
of Bolivar. Generals La Serra and Valdez had arrived
there on the 2d instant, in a French vessel ; Canterac was
hourly expected in another French ship. Callao had not
surrendered to the Patriots. The Governor's wishing to
make some private personal arrangements, is the only
cause assigned for the delay. 't here were no accounts of
the Asia.

Letters from Carthagcna de Colombia, dated the 27th
February, mention the arrival there of Colonel Campbell
on the g3d. He immediately proceeded for the capital
with the despatches.
Accounts from Egypt state, that several unpleasant oc-
currences had taken place between the crews of English
merchant vessels and the troops in the vicinity of Alexan-
dria, and in consequence the Puha had ordered two circu-
lars to be addressed to all the European Consuls resident at
that place, detailing the circumstances, and complaining
loudly of the conduct of the Europeans.
It is reported that the large sums vested as Rest, will be
appropriated to building a testimonial to the King, if Ca-
tholic Emancipation takes place.—D.s in Paper.

ENGLA.VD AND THE HOLY ALLIA.VCE.
in The following
h:cl iitap letterpea is aed from
ra as eihtrae emot mi thnimiteinCnOni(ift l'at
rower,.
Frondent in London. The information it professes to give
bears such a character of vetisithilittide that he do not
hesitate to lay it before our readers :
" It is said that the conferences sihich have taken place at
Paris, under the auspices of Prince Metternich, have OCCILSiOied
communication to be made to Mr. Canning some few daps ago. it
is asserted that it Is written in a milder and more conciliate." etre
than the preeeding ones ; a strong desire may be seen in it httto
displease the British Cabinet. It ia added, that there may be aka perceived in it all the fears which are entertained of the English in.
ffuence, ably directed, on the Continent of Europe, if too much
resentment was shown for what she had done in Amelia without
the consent of the Holy Alliance.
" This communication, it is said, 'elates to three distinct odlets:. the emancipation of America, the Orally tf Greece, at,d those or
Portugal. With regard to the first, it was propose to acknowledge
its independence, on condition that the European Powers would, in
concert, exert their influence to have placed legitimate Princes on
the thrones of the new American States, so that monarchical prin-
ciples may be upheld, at d, as they say, a great scandal avoided.
It has been calculated that the answer of Mr. Canning has been
decidedly negative, on the ground that IT WAS TOO FATE; and that
besides En rand had r.at to reproach herself, for she had not ne-
glected, whilst it was yet time, to endeavour to reconcile the in-
terests of all parties, but that unhappily her warning, inspired br
fore&tght, had only met minds either prejudiced or seduced by fatal
illusions.
" With regard to Portugal, it was begged of the English Cabi-
net not to undertake anything.which might compromise what had
been done for Spain. This proposition seems to explain the silence
which has bren preserved fee some time past upon the overtures
made at 31adrid concerning the amnesty.
Upon that head the answer has been simple. Mr. Canning, et itt
said, contented himaelf with declaring that fzreat Bri.ain could
not, without committing a breach of honour, and manifesting a
total forget`ulnem of QM connections and of the faith due to tree._
ties, cease to prove her friendship and p..rticular good will to Per-
tugal, whose most sincere sod faithful Ally she had always Picen
but that the King of Portugal should not be obstructed in any
thing that he might think necessary to the happiness of his people. in consequence of the promises which his Majesty freely made
then) in the months of Msf and June, 11:23, that is to say, at a
period when the British influence was certainly not of great weight
in the Peninsuia; besides which, the question of the independence
of Brazil was too ,intimately connected with the general question
of the emancipation of Spanish America to be made d separate
discussion.
"6 Lastly, with regard to Greece, the Allies do not intend mop-
pose the triumph of the holy cause; but that they ehould wish a
Continental Prince to be placed at the head of that ancient nation.
" It is asserted, that the answer to the last point has bees as
pithy at it is noble; the English Government has, it is said, an-
swered ;bat the Greek Government must be left at liberty to take
that course it should judge agreeable to honour, to dignity, sad the
interests of its regenerated nation ; and that it wonld be unjust to
refuse her the right of enjoying the fruits of the most 'enemas,
most constant, and most heroic efforts, to conquer their liberty and
independence. Such an answer seems to demonstra'e that Greet
Britain does not forget that Corfu is the key of Greece."

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