The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1822-11-26 00:00:00

[From the Natiovial Intelligencer, October O.]

IVIY6TRIRIOUS AFFAIL—Our readers will find,
under the Curacoa head to-day, an account of the
revolutionary movements of a new sort.
The matter is not so distinctly stated as it might
be; but information has reached us which supplies
much of what is defective.

This expedition to Porte Rico, which is de.
tallied at Curscoa, is another Amelia Island affair.
It is believed that the persons engaged in the enter-
prise have no commission from any Power whet-
ever ; and that it is fortunate that they have been
prevented from proceeding further, lest they should
1 have rendered themselves liable to the fate of all

pirates.
Porto Rico, it seems, was the object of their des-
timition—but it was selected by chance, in all pro-
babiltiy, the whole matter having the appearance
of a mere speculating adventure, bold enough, but
ill-advised and worse digested.
Among the persons embarked in it, we are sorry
to le•vn, are several respectable American citizens,
and youths of good family, who are thus setting not
only the laws of their own country, but the law of
stations at defiance.

We hope to hear that the individuals concerned
have take• counsel of discretion, sod dispersed,
if not, we hardly know what fate to predict for
them.
JEW 'volts, ocresEß 31.
We are authorized to kale, that not • single care
of yellow fever has come to the knowledge of any
of the Assistants of the Board of Health since the
Board adjourned; •ud we have also the satisfaction
of adding, that the Assistants to the Board have
made inquiry as to the truth of the rumours of the
last two days, and that they have fouud them to be
fabulous.
EARLY SNOW.—Yesterday morning, between
twelve and one o'clock, there was a light fall of
snow in this city, and • little farther to the north-
ward the ground was covered.
A letter from Cur•coa, of the 25th September,
to a Gentleman io this city, says—G. The Royal
General Morales has lately made • lauding of
1,800 men on the Winn eirast.27 leagues to lee-
ward of Maracaibo. His object is to capture that
place: the Patriots, however, are likely to defeat his
views, they having thrown some troops in his rear,
•nd strengthened the g,arritou of Maracaibo. They
are also iu considerable force near Coro. Morales is
short of provisions and water; sod, in fact, they
are in want of every thing. It would not be sur-
'prising if his whole army were to perish, as the
country where they now are is the most barren and
inhospitable in this quarter. The people here look
with much anxiety for the result of this expe-
dition."

[From the National hielligatur of October 25.]
The President of the United States has returned
to his official residence at the seat of Government,
and continues in the enjoyment of excellent health.
We ure authorised to state, from an amines-

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the Presidency of the Batik of the United States, if
elected.

The Louisville (Kentucky) Morning Post says—
" Henry Clay, Esq. wits some two or three dap
since dangerously ill of the bilious fever. It viv
reported in town yesterday that he was dead, whice
we hope, for the good of our State, end of the
United States, is notrue."—[Limisville is about 75
mitesfroin Lexington. The Papers from the titter
'dime, as late as the I Ith, Ire silent on the subject.]
[From the paitunore Patriot, October 23.]
Estract of s letter dated Purt-su-Pritror, Sep.
tom bit 8 :
' " The town is stilt unsettled ;we have had one
more num shot,ritid tell Itepresentativesand Judges
together taken up last week ; they will be tried
ohortly, and the westernl opinion is, that it will go
Wather hard with I*94:‘,The President eels with a
determined Arm the Tis likely Ns put a stop in
some measure to their plotting.
" if you feel any inclination for shipping, you
bavesow, I believe, • fair chance to realise a good
,•prufr; on a small quantity of mess pork, as it is in
great demand, end the probability iv, it will con-
tinue po for some time; as the British ports are
open,lbey will take the attention of mcichanits fur
some time."

NEW SOUTH WALES
The Governor of New South Wales his officially
made known to the people of the colony that a par.
sage from Sydney to the new country Jestward of
the Blue Mountains has recently berd'discovered.
The croumuoication with the western country having
been heretofore over o long and difficult range
of mountain's, alike ungenial to don and cattle,
from their parched and barreh nag; it became an
object of great importance to discover another route,
whereby those almost insoemountatA barriers
would be avoided, and a more practicable and con-
sequently less hazardous recess effected' ta the rich
and extensive plains of Bathurst. With this pur-
pose Mr. Throsby obtained his Excellency's per-
onismo to explore those palls of the country a loch
seemed to him likely to possess the desired facilities
'of intercourse; and undertook the expedti?n, not-
withstanding the privations, difficulties, and don-
gers, to which he was exposed in traversing wastes
%ad forests, hitherto unexplored. On the 45th of
April last he commenced los arduous tour, passing
through the Co*Pastures,accompanied,py Mr.J oho
Rowley and two servants, together with two natives,
as guides, and brought it to a happy termination ow
the gth of May, by his arrival at the hut of Lieut.
Lawson, on the Campbell River, within • short
distance of Bathurst ; the whole time occupied in
the expedition being fifteen days.
The features of the country, intervening between
the Cow Pastures and Bathurst, are represented. with'
few exceptions, to be rich, fertile, and luxuriant,
abounding with fine runs of water, and all the hap-
py varieties of soil, hill and valley, to render it de-
lightful to the view, oppoitable to sU the purposes
of pasturage and agriculture. The importance of
these discoveries is enhanced by the ceosideratioa
that a continuous range of valuable country, ex-
tending from the Cow Pastures to the remote plains
of Bathurst, is now fully ascertained, connecting
those countries with the present settlements on' this
side the Nepeau.
The Governor had conferred on Mr. Throsby, for
his services in this excursion, 1.000 acres of laud in
any part of the couistry discovered by himself that
he pleased ; 100 acres on M'Rowley ; 100 acres on
each of his servants; and suitable rewards on the
guides.
MITCHILL'S GROUP.
The ship Independence, Capt. Barrett, of Nan.
tucker, bound from Tarpon to New Zealand, and
when in the lat. of 9. 18. S. lons. 179. 45. E. by
lunar, discovered on the 6th of November last, el
group of islun4s, encompassed with a reef, and in'
habited ; which, as the Captain did not find the
laid down in any chart, and conceived them to h
new discoveries, he named Mitchill's Group. i
compliment to our worthy citiseu Dr. Mitchill. '
Boats were sent to one of the islands for refresh-
melts, where they obtained an abundant supply of
cocoa nuts, being ell the lend produced. Two
men went on shore, sod were kindly treated by the
inhabitants, who wide them presents. Another
island, about five miles distant from " Mitchill's
Group," was ascertained to be uninhabited, about
a mile lung, and guarded all round by a coral reef,
against which the ses broke with great force.
The land is not more than 11 feet above the sea,
but being covered over with high trees, it appeared
very lofty, and could be seen 20 miles off in clear
weather. This island. also supposed to be a new
discovery, was named Hoekg Island by Capt. Bar-
rett. It lay in lat. 10. 45. S. long. 170. 28. E. by
lunar (variation 11 East).

NSW YORK, NOVEMBER 1.
FROM PERU.—Leiters from Lim* of June 11th,
are received in Philadelphia. All expedition was
fitting out, to include 7,000 of the beet troops, to
proceed against Arequipa. the only strong hold
in Upper Peru remaining in posseeeion of the
Spaniards.
Lord Cochrane is said to be no longer in the
service of any of the South American Governoseots.

( from Ilse Baltimore Patriot.]
COLOMBIA.

A gentleman front South Americo, who has had
access to the best official documents, and much
personal observation, during a residence there of
some years, has handed to us a few extracts from
his notes, on some of the interior provinces of that
republic, near amid through which a canal is pro-
posed to be cut, for the purpose of joining the
,Atlantic and Pacific Oceans ; and has also shewn
us a copy of the survey. In the event of this mea-
sure being carried into effect, which we are assured
is perfectly practicable (and it is now under con-
sideration of the Colombian Government), the ad-
vantages to the (lusted States will be incalculable.
The provinces of Chuco, Antioquis, Norita (three
of the richest in the precious metal.), the Belle de

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Cauca!, Propoyan, Estoril(ldes, Gesysquii, • --
Qnito, &c., with which we am scarcely ucquuinted,
will be thrown open, end afford an extensive field
for speculation, in the present dull state of corn.
meter; soil our proximity will affind us a decided
facility in supplying the markets, independent of
.shortening ear communication with Peru, China,
the Essi lees. &c., and avoidiog the long and
'elerogeroisso voyages round Cape Horn and the Cape
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IIfEWORANDA OF Tint OVINCE dr CHOCO.
The Gulf of Uraba, or Darien of the Northtiu
capable of coueneing verse's of any burden, Imre
excellent holding ground, is well sheltered, except
when the moth winds prevail ; then o heavy smear
swell sets its. On the eastern side the soundings
are deep till near the shore ; anti on the 'erten'
the same, except off the differeirt potato. wheeu
banks of send and niBlo suppainue map woo. If is
necresary to give these a good birth. lot the MO re
of the bay the soundings are deep, till near the
upper part to the westward, where is an excellent
harbour for vessels of 10 or 12 feet watetterfectly
sheltered, hard clay bottom.
Tlitre •re fourteen mouths to the river Moire,
all of which cgill into the bay; also many other
riears—the Su No, Peguansiando, Nspipi, Node-
risTo or Mimi, krguie, Bebura, very large rivers,
and many almoner ; also extensive lagoons empty
themselves inio the Atrato. The capital of the
province is San Frirecis de Quihdo or Caters ; is
built on the hunks of the Atrato, about 300 miles
front the mouth.
' The current Of the rierse is generally shout two
miles per hour, and in heavy mins or floods four.
'(he iise during the latter period is about2o feet up
at the town, but it sumo fall..
It is by means of this river and than Juan,
which empties itself Otto the Nellie, the:pro-
posed junction can he made. The harbour on the
Pacific side is Charimberci.
There, is another route 4ofthe South Seas much
,:shorter, and at present attended with lees diffi-
, salty, till the evd shall be cut. It is by the
• Napipigsamendiar which for 36 hours you come to
a low china of hills, which form part of the Isthmus
of Panama, told by a fine harddrapd in three hours
you waive in Cupiea, or 'rapier's beautiful har-
bour nimble of containing a large Beet.
The gold mines of Choco, as also the mountains,
rivers, creeks, &c. abound more in this precious
metal than any part of South America, and it is of
superior quality.
Plating, and many other valuable stones and mi-
nerals are found, hut are-not much attended to.
Game is abundant, also fish; there are some snakes,
but for their bites there are plenty of plaids which
are used as antidotes. Medicinal plants, and a
variety of highly-scented and resinous gums ere
to be got. Indian grows add : also bark, both red
sod yellow. Cocoa, coffee, cotton, and tobacco,
thrive well ; but the people give no attentoou to
agriculture. although ths lairds are gotat sail very
cheap.
ANTIOQUIA.
The province of Antiuquia is considered one of
the must fertile and rich of Columbia, and is little ,
known. It extends from 5 deg. to 8 deg. 3.1 11110.
N. let. and 6 deg. to 2 deg. 18 min. W. lung. of
Santa Fe de Bogota, the capital of Colombia. The
city of Antioquis is the largest in the province. It
is situated in the valley of Novi. in let. 6 deg
36 inns. N. and 1 deg. 49 min. W. long. on the
batiks of the 'routszto, and about two miles from
the greet river, Cases. It lips several churches, a
considerable number of housee, end a large poplars
lotion. The inhabitants are lively in their manners,
and very hospitable. The climate is warm, but
considered very 'healthy. There ore few mus-
quellises, or othertroublesome insects. so common
in tropical cliniates • them, are several descriptions
of snakes. The wht provielce is very mountainous;
a high chain of mountains divides the rivers Atrato
and Cauca; from the western side thereof rise the
Behuurs, Artois, Penderisco or !Hurd, and the
Sucio, very large tivera; the Leon also rises there
and falls into the Gulf of Darien. A very small
part of the province is cultivated: every where the
richest vegetation chews the fertility of the soil.
the woods are extremely numerous, and of great
value for line or durable work. The quints or bark,
both red end yellow, is abundant, and the laurel or
wax tree, from the berries of which a great rpiatitity
of wax is yearly made, cud clarified by standing iii'
the sun. There are many plains from whichyellow,
green, scarlet, and black dies ere extracted; indigo
grows wild. Of medical plants, which are numer-
ous, are the pereirs, serraparilloa China root, &c.
&c. ; and of gums, the .nuns, guiacutn, storax,
balsam ca pi vi, fronkincense, Ike"
Although this province produces a variety of use-
ful and valuable commodities, still the great source
of its wealth is the (nines, which are very rich.
The mountains of Qiiindio contain a vi..-.ety of
minerals, and the sands of several rivers, portico-
larly the Cauca, Puree, mod Nechi, almond in
gold. From the Valle tie Osos, and fel& the
Illesuntains near these. au immense quantity is pro.
tired. In short, there is scarcely a river, rivulet,
or water-course of this province, in which this A
pre-
cious metal is not to be (omit 'Elie miners undero
stand very little of mining. or they would shoed*
be immensely rich. Large veins of silver have been
found.
Native cinnibar is abundant, particularly at
foot of the Cerro de Pempenado. Near that place,
and in the neighbourhood of the Penob, are two
very rich mines of copper, mixed with a large por-
tion of gold, and from its colour it is generally
taken fur pinchbeck ; but there is no one who
uuderstands working them, or they would be pro-
ductive of immense wealth to the provitice.
Iron is plentiful; also mines of Amistithus ,
quarries of anarble, es well as Time-stone and gyp-
sum; salt is produced at sufficient quentities 10i
the consumption of the province. Beantiful gla-
ndes, rock crystal, greet' jasper, emeralds, and
handsome roue of blue stones, are frequently
found; distnivads are occasionally found, but nut
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often. Agrieult..re is little attended to; corn.
plantains, sugar-canesb and a few roots, as the jucas
and sweet potato. are raised, but very little garden.
stuff. Excellent horses, asses, mules, tattle, bog.,
turkeys, fowl., and ducks, are the domestic stock,
hot they take little trouble with them, scarcely
raising sufficient for their own consumption.
fitESIOII4NDA RESPF.CTIIVa. THE PROVINCE OF
NOMA. . -t
The ciety of Nova:), the capital of this province,
is the seat of government. It is situated in a vallet,
and, to the eastward and westward are two ridges
of hills, which form part of theitAttales. From ifs
local position. it very wet and damp, owing to
continued rains, for scarcely a day or night in the
ITor passes witiput it. It is at times very warm ;
bat, notwithstanding its being so damp, it is.not
considered unhealthy ; the inhabitants being sqh-
' feet to Icw complaints, except intermittent'. and
then generally through their own imprudence in get
changing their clothes or shoes when Oct with
The custom is to wear succos (isonden pattern.),
when you walk oat, or else to go with the feet en-
aptly naked, which most people do. The popula-
r flan is not very great, and, with few exceptions% is
deplorably ignorant. There are no schools (in this
• wince or Choen) or medical men ; in thort, tbm
- "it instruction much. So far belied are thelt,
that all the public officers are uativea of other pro-
vincest- With but new exceptions, the clergy are
good men, bat it is impossible for them, in such
extensive districts, to pay that attentieu necessary
to the instruction of the rising generation.
There are several Hue rivers, particularly4he
Tamana, on the south Bide of which is the espial.
but • small distance from its banks. This midi
most others of maenitude, fall into the San Juan
(the largest), which discharges itself by seven mouths
in the South Seas, in one of which is the harbour of
Charimbeea ; to the southward is also another pert,
named Cascayst, better than the former. Ascend-
ing the river Guinco from the San Juan with • slight
portage, brings you into it. The general eppear-
enee of this town is dreary, as much owing to the
heavy rains as its situation, which makes it subject t"
to severe tetnifists and gusts of wind, which are
often experienced; but a very small part of this
province is cleared or cultivated. The sole articles
of any consequence raised are corn and plaintainv,
and a lap canes, with which they make syrup and
gu (a kind of pan sugar). There are some
cattle, but not abundant; in this, as well as in the
province of Choco, the Spaniards destroyed almost
all, as well as other stock.- Gold appears to be the
principal article sought after, and employs the
greater part of the population. It is frequently
met with in large lumps, but mostly in dust. The
whole face of the country contains it, and not a
river ova creek but what it is to be found in great
abundance in dry weather. Platina is very slimed-
sot, and to be got in any quantity, but from the
low value hitherto placed on it very little is circu-
lated.

No silver, quicksilver, ash, or lime, have yet
been discovered here. There are several descrip-
tions of fine stones; among others is a crystal very
Lunch resembling what is described by Buffen, lout
superior. There are emeralds, very large, but they
do nut know their value.
The woods, plants, and gums, lie very fine in
this province, and are much the same as Choce,
but the quina imausre abundant.
PARIS PAPEHS.

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PARIS, NOVEMBER 92.
The Duke and Duchess of Orleans have paid a
visit to the King.
The King has not been out.
The following important article is copied from
the Ateik:—
.‘ Alarming rumours were yesterday evening spread
abroad through Paris. This time the rumour did
not relate to the death of the King of Naples—to
the abrupt departure of the Sovereigns—nor to the
sudden dissolution of the Congress. No courier
bad arrived from Italy, but a commercial coulisof
had arrived from Madrid, and on n fact so simple
and so common, extraordinary news has been
funded, of which the following is a specimen:—
,4 It was asserted that at the departure of the courier is
the 14th of November, Madrid was in a state of great ag-
taiioo that the French Ambassador had been so serinbsty
insulted, that hie reeal and war seemed inevitable. It was
added, that the Ministers had met in no extraetedinary 'sty-
ling on the reetipt of ibis news, and that orders for war bad
been immediately given. The names even of three diatro
(sighed Generals were given as about to act out taned's('
for the piny.
" These rumours, which arrived too late. vs-steeds;
Auence the public funds on the Exchange, were cirri
mediate!, to the Cafe Tortoni, where it appears
alone is taken, and the renter, which on the usual ph
unsnarling business had closed at 89f. 20c., fell one
in this chapel of ease. The fall continued thrutia
day, and the very last quotation still felt the .
produced by this new.. We have thought it our
investigate the source of these rumours, no less for'
vita of truth than fur those of marry of our readers.
" We are able to affirm, that on the departure
courier, who arrived yesterday from Madrid. that co-it
joyed ammpleto tranquillity; that neither M. Leann*.
Ambassador, nor any Foreign dratiassodot, had hi es
ed. It will presently be seen bow improbable it is
thing of that sort could have happened it is false
three Lieutelmat.Generala alluded to, or any Ater,
ceived any commission for the army; say inure, the
of war which are propagated with so much eat:erne. •a
be founded on any military museum*,; for a tumuli past not
it corps has been sent to augment the tip tea of aver sta Malt • to: f
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frontier.
" Now for the f,cis brought by this same courier, to
whom rumour lass given dispatches an alai-now:. Wit op.
pose these facts, of which we guarantee the authenticity, to
the reports of yesterday :
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