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and badly paid by the Spaniards, that the fishery was al-

most abandoned. This valuable branch of industry bin-

guishtd from the same causes which destroyed the best re-
sources of South America, and made her dominion univer-
sally oppressive to her subjects in the New World, with
very little benefit to herself. Such have been almost al-
ways the results of trying to maintain an oppressive
monoply. After all the attempts made by Spain and
other countries in Europe to engross to thcroselvts the
whole trade of their Colonies, no country has yet been
able to arrogate to itself any thing but the expense of sup-
porting in time of peace, and defending in tune of war,
the oppressive authority which it assumes over them ; the
inconveniences resulting from the possession of its colonies
every country has engrossed to itself completely : the ad-
. _ _

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

FRENCH PAPERS.

IVe received yesterday the Paris Journals of Wednes-
day, front which we copy the following:—
[ From the Journal der Debuts.l
PARIS, MARCH 9.
The dneuments placed on the table of the house of Commons,
and which we inserted yesterday, hare not furnished any thing new
to the public. It is already two years since an Act passed, b
which England opened her ports to all the flags of the Spanish
Colonies; and she wished before to treat for the independence of
these Colonies, at the Congress of Aix la Chapelle, and renewed
this proposition at the Congress of Vienna.
Mr. tanning, at the commencement of the present Session of
Parliament, announced fornially, that England was disposed to
acknowledge the independence of Spanish America, it the informs,
Lion which he expected from the English Agents should appear to
him to lure no further doubt with regard to the Mother Country.
But it now appears that the question was judged before the publi-
cation of these dneuntents.

_ .
vantages arising from their trade it has been obliged to : We observe, with pleasure, that the French diplomatic doeu.
divide with other countries. South America. freed from 1 mints are
are expressed
xl
nrweeset do
IWnwihn et: greath
cdcralltyofandidlotititetyt,igutdi7ceactlhand re-
ton.
I f;rrnablymtxt; grad faith—to the politics of Europe—to the riFtts of
the monopoly that so long fettered these great countries,
ese
now presents a vast and rising mart for our manufactures 1 une..n,,,, of atotoneetjineterfrZttapaocti4.cnianjahmicaelfie, Above alt, te,itthbut
dochheteharetecols convinced
confirm
discussions already y opened on these
of every description ; for which, in return, we shall have; one desire for the reciprocal continuation of a general peace.
the rich produce of her soil, and the gold and silver of 1 only tirmthethdesei
Mexico and Peru. Our trade now, in a great degree, freed
Temple, Hisilighness the Duke of Bourbon went in the afternoon to the
from the restrictions that cramped it so long, is spreading i eport
where
prevhail„e It fretlureasein;tiotil asfeinitl7;posinwitn of the Emperor
Prince
tot but the last letters from St. Petemburgh announce the
in every quarter and may soon know no bounds. Our Alexander;
ther, the Grand Irretile
Prinrecovered,%ic withatil ttLieatichiecmarreifaievir hishbercigr:
korner mercantile system and its numerous restrictions
way form the subject of a future article ;—a system now has been celebrated.
[From the ConstitmtiowerLi
happily in a great degree abandoned, and which we yet,
PARIS. MAIM 10.
under a liberal administration, hoped to see exploded The news from England, which we this day publish, is of such
political importance, as will not escape the attention of our
altogether.
readers.
The sentiments of the British Government will be sufficiently
men, notwithstanding they are somewhat disguised by the cere-
monious forms of diplomacy, which render them not the less
striking and decisive.
In reference to the important question of the independence of
South America, England is on the one side, and the Holy Alliance
at the other ; but it is not td be presort*, that the Holy Alliance
will pursue objects which it will not be in its power to execute, and
it is easy to perceive that ere long the general recognition of the
independence of that great and rich part of the New World will
take place.

Mr. Huskisson, in the absence of Mr. Canning, stated
last night the intention of the Right Hon. Gentleman, to
submit to the House, on Tuesday next, an important state-
ment and papers relative' to tb* Wesa.lndies. He stated
the intention of Mr. Canning, at the same time, to bring
in a Bill, the object of which would be to make the
trading in slaves by British subjects piracy. An enact-
ment of this description will be the only effective mode to
destroy for ever this nefarious traffic. The foreign barter
in slaves never will be generally put an end to until other
countries follow our example, and concede the right of
search, visiting with the consequences of piracy this horri-
ble trade in the lives and miseries of the people of Africa.
All parties must cordially unite in such an object, however
they may disagree as to any present internal regulations
respecting the slave population throughout the West In-
dies. The fact is, that the slave trade, now so universally
reprobated and proscribed by law, was long not only con-
hived at, but formally recognised and sanctioned by govern-
ment. More humane and enlightened views have since
been adopted, not only by our legislature, but by the civi-
lised world in general, and the united voice of all has at
length proscribed this abominable traffic, though to a cer-
tain extent it is yet carried on by the subjects of some of
the continental powers. But the late agitated state of the
West Indies will require the most calm and cautious policy
to ensure the continuance of tranquillity ; a different con-
duct would shake the islands like a hurricane, and en
danger the lives and properties of the European resident!,
all through the colonies. Anxious anticipation now at-
tends the promised important statement of Mr. Canning
on Tuesday night. Any measures proposed by the Right
Honourable Secretary will, we are sure, have equally in
view the safety and prosperity of the colonies, and the
chat acter and justice of this great country.

We understand that one of the Austrian Messengers,
who lately reached this country, was the bearer of a circu-
lar from the Cabinet of Vienna, stating, that the Members
of the Holy Alliance are prepared to recognize the inde-
pendence of Greece, provided that its future Government
shall be Monarchical. The answer of our Cabinet is saki
to have been, that the most proper mode would be, to ac-
knowledge the independewee fin% and that it would then
be time enough to discuss the forth of Government most
congenial to the interests and happiness of the Greek
people. We trust the above report may be confirmed,
and shall be glad to hail the decision of Ministers, as
another concession to the spirit of the age, which does them
so much credit.

The Duchess of Gloucester visited the Duke and Duchess
of Clarence yesterday.
Prince Leopold, attended by Baron Stockmar, dined with
the Duchess of Kent on Thursday, at his apartments at
Kensington Palace. His Royal Highness honoured the
Dowager Marchioness of Hertford with his presence in the
evening, at her residence in Manchester-square.
Yesterday morning, between twelve and one o'clock,
Prince Leopold, attended by the Baron Stoclunar, left
town for Claremont.

DEATH Or VISI MINT MAY N AR7l.—We are sorry to an-
nounce the death of Lord Viscount Maynard, which took
place on Wednesday last, at his Lordship's seat at Dun-
mow, Essex. Ile was also Baron Maynard, and a Baronet.
His Lordship completed his 79d year in August last.
IMPORTANT LEGAL REMOVAL—A rumour prevails,
and seems to have gained considerable credit, that a high
legal officer is actually superseded. We have many rea-
sons for hoping it may prove unfounded.—/ridt Times.
In consequence of Lord NorbUr7 being unwell, Judge
Vandeleur goes the Home, or the North-west Circuit, and
Sergeant Lefroy the Munster.—Waterford Mirror.
We understand the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor has
been deputed by the Corporation to proceed ro London, in
order to transact some business connected with the interest
of this city. It is expected that he will sail on Wednesday.
—lrish Times.
Thursday, John Doherty, Esq. K.C. Recorder of Wa-
terford, was returned to Parliament for New Roes.—Wo-
terfi)rd Mirror.
Notwithstanding the attestation concerning the health of
Madame Calcani, we have reason to believe that she will
not sing again at the anestis
MISS F. 11. Kelly played Desdessona to Mr. Macready's
Othello, at the Glasgow 'Theatre, on Tuesday last.
LICENCE DUTlER.—Yesterday afternoon a numerous
meeting of the licensed victuallers of the united parishes
of St. James and St. John., Clakenwell, took place at the
Crown-tavern, Clerkenerell-grass, for the purpose of pe-
titioning Parliament he the repeal of the adilistostal duties
levied on the licensed victuallers In the year ISIS • Mr.
Mark Cooke in the Chair. The petition was read, and
unanimously agreed to ; when it was intimated that Mr.
Byng, M.P. would propose it in the House of Commons on
Tuesday night next. The petition was numerously signed.,
AIi:CHARY& INsTrruTios.--Last nilgght, Mr. Milling-
ton delivered his fourth lecture on the Elementary
Princi-
ph s of Mechanical Science, at Dr. Lindsay's Chapel,
itlonkwell-street, Cripplegate.

LINCOLN, MARL7I.I IL-. Mr. Baron Bullock re-
sumed his seat in the Chapter House : at that time seven
causes (including two Special Juries) were to be disposed
of ; and from the expected length of them it was supposed
that some would be remanent. The trial of .lohn Smith,
for the murder of Sarah Arrowsmith, at Alford, is ap-
pointed to come on at eight o'clock on Friday morning.
Hoe INTL LLIGEXCE.—Sir Thomas Winningtnn, one of
the Members for the County, has received an official com-
munication from Government, that one-half of the Hop
Duty for 15242 is remitted to the Planters by them, and
that payment of the other half will be called for in next
April.— Worcester Journal.
DELIBERATE ATTEMFT AT SUICIDE...Th(IIIday afternoon,
about two o'clock, a man of respectable appearance went into the
Crown public-house, in Esaez-street, tkrand, and ordered a pint of
porter, where he sat (in the tap-room) till about ten o'clock, when,
the mom being nearly empty, Alf. Boater, the landlord, having or.
casion to fetch some hot water, saw the man in the act of cutting his
throat. Mr. B. had the presence of mind to throw the boiling we-
ter at the wound, which caused him to drop the knife, and stagger,
round the room. Medical aid was immediately sent for, and the
wound was dressed, which fortunately proved by no means dan-
gerous. lie was afterwards conveyed to St. element's workhouse,
whern he still remains in a fair way of recovery. It has since been
ascertained that his name is Crowder (a =MT), residing in Packer-
street, Drury-lane.