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London, England, 1824-06-07 00:00:00

AMERICAN "Akin!.

. Last Ulght we received New Yost Papers to tEe Ado of
May. Ik appears that the Tariff Thud had undergone con-
siderable Modification in the senate. On the 24th of April
the amendpeuts of the Committee of Comm( me were all
adopted. Mi.-Mills moved the rejection of the clause " on
iron, in bars or bolts, not manufactured, in whole or in
part, by ninety cents. per hundred and twelve
hounds weight,' which, after a long debate, was carried
by a majority of one—the numbers being 24 for, and 23
against it. On the following day Mr. Lloyd moved, that
the clause imposing a duty of two cents. on hemp should
be struck out, which, after a warm debate, was also car-
ried by an exactly similar majority. On the sth of May
the consideration of the measure was resumed, on the
motion of Mr. Elliot, to strike out that part of the Bill
which establishes the minimum for the calculation of
the duties on cotton cloths, snd cotton twi,t, yarn,
or thread. 'this motion was negaiived.—Mr. Eaton
of Tennessee, then moved to amend the Bill in the
proviso respecting the minimum on cotton goods, so
as to make the minimum of 33 cents. per yard inapplicable
to goods which cost 13 cents., and less than that price, and
to leave those goods subject only to the present existing
minimum of 25 cents. per yard. After Mlle discussion,
the proposed amendment was rejected. On motion of Mr.,
Holmes, of Maine, the minimum on cotton cloths was
reduced from 3.5 to 30 cents. He then moved to amend
the Bill by striking out the following clans: :—" On all
foreign-distilled spirits, 15 per cent. upon the duties now
imposed by law, and in addition thereto," which motion
was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Smith then moved
to strike out the clause imposing duties on unmaionfactured
wool ; but the Senate adjourned without taking the (plea-
tion. Several of the New York Papers consider that the
amendments agreed to in the Senate will ultimately destroy
the measure altogether.

SOUTH AMERICA.

[From the Hampshire Tekgraph.l

On Wednesday his Majesty's ship Blossom, Capt. A.
M`Lean, arrived from the South American station, bring-
ing about two millions and a half of dollars, on merchants'
account, and despatches from Rear-Admiral Sir Geotge
Eyre, Commander-in-Chief there. The Blossom sailed
from Callao Std December, Valparaiso ':lst January, and
Rio Janeiro 19th March. The Blossom having had a long
passage, the letters ftom our Correspondents (which we
subjoin) are not of so late date as those contained in former
papers, but they contain sonic facts of interest:—

(..assao, Dec. I. 1823.
The Blossom, Capt. Maclean, will take this. She sails hence
for Valparaiso and England, with a freight of two millions of dol-
lars, merchants' money; and it is expected that the Fly, 18, Capt.
W. F. Martin, will be mom despatched to Rio Janeiro, with a
million of dollars; she is at present at Valpiraiso. The Aurora,
IS, Capt. 11. Prescott, C.R. is gone to San Illas ; it will be the end
of July next before she leaves olds side of the Continent for Itio and
England ; she will also take ala ye height. There is at San Bias
a great quantity of specie, to be s.Lt to Panama, and thence to Ja-
maica (West Indira), to be invested in the purchase of British ma.
nufactures. The Aurora will ship it at San Blas, far Panama.
'l'he political Constitution of the Peruvian Republic was the other
day sworn to at Lima by the principal authorities, and by all the
' military, clerical, and civil classes. It was conducted with much
' pomp and ceremony. Don Jose Ilernado Tagle has been, by the
constitutional Congress, declared Pretident of the Peruvian lie-
' public for four years. Half of the members of the Congress go out
at the end of two years, and the other moiety at the expiration of
the next two years. General Miller is appointed Adjutant-General
of all the Patriot farces, and Commander.in-Chicf of the Peruvian
army. Notwithstanding Tagle is President of the Republic, 8011.
var exercises the supreme authority, both civil and military, in that
the thre; meet is as yet in a very crude state. But it may be ob.
served, that, as the presence of Bolivar is always required in the
field of action, It may be necessary that Tagle should take care of
the immediate concerns of the Government. Ile is, however, in
this sense, only an instillment of liolivar'a upon whose exertions
depend the final liberation of Peru ; and it is a propitious circum-
stance, that all claws admire his conduct and general character.
The Liisratailor (Rohrer) embarked the other day at Callao.
for Truxillo, with about 6,000 troops. His object is said to be to
get hoht of Ries Aguera, who has discoveria some feelings fa-
vourable to the cause of the Royalists; but it is expected that
Bolivar will succeed in securing his feeling in the Patriot service
by pacific means; at any rate he will prevent his taking his troops
(about 3,000) over to the enemy. The Royalist forces have lately
been represented to lonalst of 20.000 men, goon troops; but it is
said this account i.. greatly exaggerated, and their whole force is
not more than 11,04 M men.
Bolivar's title of Libnitador means something more than Mimi-
dent of the Republic. We have no doubt here hut that he will
succeed in establishing the independence of Peru, although the war
may probably be protracted to a period beyond that expected 4
abort time since. The chief cause of the failure of the Patriots is
want of unanimity in the persons ekerrising the principal autho-
rities, and the Commanders of the armies.
An expedition, under the protection of Admiral Guise, left
Aurica on the 24th, for Truxillo. The object is, to concentrate all
the Republican forces at Santo facto Truxillo), and thence to enrn-
metier the next campaign; the 2d division of the semi, has already
marched front Santa. It is reported that Royalists, about 5,000 in
number, are at Oche, about 140 miles front !Atria, and on their
march thither. There is no difficulty in their taking possession
of Lima, and all they can do is to eillage it. But while the
Patriots retreat to Callao, the port of' Lima, and about six miles
possessing strong fortifications, the Royalists can gain no
further benefit than plunder. The Liberating Army of Pent con-
sists of Buenos Ayrians, l'olombians, and Peruvians;
in the whole about 10,000 own. A loan of 200,000 dollars has
been lately mulct° the Gov;ninient, bearing nn interest of 100,000;
and, to secure the liquidation of this debt, as well as some others
of longer standing, two English Merchants, with four natives, base
been appointed l'onsmisaioners of the Customs, with authority to
appropriate two.thirds of the Ilevenue to this object, and the other
tune-third goes to the public Treasury. These Commissioners have
the complete control of tho Customs : and it is expected that the
Republican Government will reap great benefit by this regulation:
it is at any rate a wise and liberal act of Bolivar's, and discovers a
good disposition to regard the claims of British Merchants; to whom
he says, the country is greatly indebted. Ile has, also, by a
Bandit lately issued, restored all confiscated property: and the pub-
lic purse is to provide for all losses.

RIO JANEIRO, MARCH 10.
The Cambridge, 00, Captain :Haling, arrived here on the
2sd ult. and sailed again on the i Jth inst. for the River Plate and
Chili, taking on the British Conunissiuners and Commis totheirseve-
nil destinations. The disposition of our squadron is as follows:
The Tartar, at Callao; Aurora, on passage to San Illas (in Mexico) ;
Fly ; at Valparaiso ; Mersey, on the passage round Cape Horn ;
Briton, in the River Plate ; the Spertiste (flag-ship), at this place;
the Doris, Brazen, and 1: Eclair, Arent Pernambuco. The Brazen
was on her way to Para, but was detained at Pernambuco, in
consequence of a ntisunderatutding between the two (lever-
non—one of whom had been appointed by the Emperor,
the other elected by the people. All the
.ports to the north-
ward are in a very unsettled state. Bahia as without Brazilian
troops; the Parings* have returned to Europe. The appearance
of an Admiral's in a 71-gun ship, is considered of essential
benefit to the British Interests in this part of the world. The
French have a squadron here, consisting of two frigates, two cor.