The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-06-12 00:00:00

V.4I:,YHALL GARDE VS.

The visitors at this delightful scene of fashionable bustle
and amusement last night were both numerous and itclect ;
and it were saying but little to observe, that the entertain-
, menus, and the Iscilities to a full enjoyment of them, arc
much improved by several judicious alterations. The
halla can scarcely be recognized as that which belonged
to Vauxhall, yet there were few who complained last
season. The corps de ballet is superior, and exhibits none
of that occasional confusion which indicated that last year
was its first season. The comic sketch called the Chinese
Ircaing is hif,hly characteristic end amusing; it is per-
formed by several excellent dancers. Mr. Grey has made
some curious additions to his Ftstitorrini, which now ex-
hibit on a stage in the open air, the rising ground in front
of which enables a very large company to see without in-
convenience. Although we have bidden "a long and last
adieu" to all the vagaries of Tom Thumb and The Little
Glass Miller, we occasionally caught ourselves indulging
our risible muscles at these parts of the evening's entertain-
ments.

The Orchestra was better supported than usual, and the
fire-works were as brilliant and varied as ever. There arc'.
some old favourites among the scums, &c., which are ap-
plauded from mere recollection of their having pleased last
season: these we should recommend to be omitted. It is
not the genuine applause of a majority which they receive,
and the few boisterous "every-day folks," who cry (new e,
turn upon their heels directly they have succeeded in their
object. Many of the songs arc exceedinglv pretty, but we
think that the order of the Concert shoubl be announced
as heretofore ; and were the military band to select more
native music for the first hour of their performatee, they
might afterwards do as they pleased.

8.4T.11 THEATIIIe.4LS.

TO TIIE EDITOR OF THE 11111TISII PRESS.

Jrxr. 11,1824.

SIR.—In your columrs of yesterday, an allusion was made
(by a Cerrespondent front Bath) to the name of that deserving
author, Mr. Pennic; which, if permittAl to pass. without coats
ment, might be interpreted into a sarcasm, prejudicial to his
poetical character. After reporting the failure of a tragedy upon
the Bath stage by. two win., ladies, your Conespomlent adds,
that llr. Pennte, alarmed at the conleut reception of the
Parricide, had withdrawn Ws tragedy until next season.' Now,
the fact is, he never felt nor expressed triy such alarm. That the
Bath audience greeted the Parricide with uproarious mirth, I
readily admit; but I will not libel their taste and judgment so
greatly, as to suppose they. would have levelled the same ridicule
and derision at a production of real talent; besides, there is no
analogy between the sit:ad/on of the two pieces. The Parricar
was merely foisted upon puhlic notie.i through the irresponsible
medium of a benefit night; whereas, the Rheiumifof Mr. Pennie
has been regularly accepted by the proprietor of the theatre, and is
postponed solely at his recommendation, in order that more ample
justice may be rendered to its production, in new scenery, bc.
I request of your liberality a speedy Mention of this ?ban
I statement of facts. A FRIEND TO MERLIN

MR. GnAIIAM'S AECEXT PosTroxrn.—An Evening
Paper of yesterday says—" We this morning received the
following note from Mr. Graham. 'What the Missionary
Society and the Houk! of Commons Inge to do with his
aerial excursion, that gentleman has not enabled us to ex-
plain:—

" Poland-street, June 11, 1:1°1.-9 n.x.

" Mr. (Inborn presents his compliments to the Editor, and in.
forms him that in compliauce with an application most respectfully
111a5 to hint by the London illis,ionacy society, who apryise hip
that affairs of great rational importance are uppointed for debate
to-night in the !louse of Commons, Mr. Graham has determined
to postpone the ascent he intended to make this day. This int%or-
matiun it may be important to Membeni of Parliament to r:ccive
early, and :11r. Graham requests the Editor nill hare the kindness
to convey it in a conspicuous part of his paper."
We hear that it is th.• intention cf Mr. Graham to
.ascend in his balloon from Brighton during the race week.
Briptim Gawlte.
OR/01111111: WOM EN..—The Tilrk ('arrant of Tuesday
has the following antic-mile:room :—" A few days ago,
died, at Nlalton, Mrs. Dinah Ford, aged 9$ years:—as a
4x-rumble and quirt wants, she was an example worthy the
imitation of ht r neighbours."

DERIRECTIVE FIRE AT Lir r.tienot..—This morning
(Wednesday. !Ith instant), about four o'clock, the extensive ware-
house, formerly in tho possession of Mr. Bennett, tobacconist, in
%Volatenholme.square, and since occupit d.Messrs. llighficW and
Birch. was discovered to be on fire. A sufficient supply of water
was obtained in the course of twsnty minutes after the tire was this.
covered, but it had unftirtnnately gained too great an ascendancy,
arid before seven o'clock the whole fabric was in ruins. Great ap-
prehensions were entertained for an adjoining warehouse. which
was parly full of brimstone and oil ; but was, through t} exertions
of tl.•c tir:itien, prvrentA front taking Li; repro! (*.Parke.

IXDEPENDSNCR OF SOUTH AMERICA:

The following fs the Petition of the Merchants of
London, in favour of the independent* of the nets Stated
of South America:—

To the llonou►able the Commons of the VnitedDON% is
Parliament assembled.

The Petition of the underalineil ltierSaiits of the City of Landon,
Sheared',
That your Petitioners are engaged in trade with the conetried
of America formerly under the dominion of Spain.
That the entire extinction of the Spanish authority !n then='
part of that Continent, and the encouragem G ent by the ove
at home, induced your Petitioners to embank in that extensive eee.
metre, with full conlideree that it would receive the moat complete
protection, and ultimately prove most beneficial to themselves and
the country at large. The measures adopted by Government meat
decisively demonstrated the anxiety to acquire and secure this in.
tercourse. In the Session of I H 2•2„ an Act of Parliament empowered.
cap. 4:1. antliorixing the importation of goods, the growth, prodee-
lion, and manufacture of .• any country or place in A menca, bzing
or havir.g born a part of the ilmnieic.ns of the king of S
either in British ships, or in ships the bull of those countries. In
the folios Inc year. Consuls were cptiointiel to proceed to thee
thercr•f, and subsequently there has been marl:. public the
turn of Lis :ilaiesty's Covernivent, that in his opinion ‘• the re.
cogrition of sta..% of the new States as have established, de Pelt.
their separate POlitiCßl existence, cirmot he much longer delayed."
''our Petitioners h:nlier humbly repre-ent. that many nifilkera
rf capital tiara alreioly been embarked in this trade ; and large
eniumercial establishments bete been formed, both in South
America mid at lioniet.and that ;rest experience aflinds the strongeth
ground tor helievir.g that th.s epnimercial inter Course will admit of
great extension, the reltimoral demar.d dir the productions of the
risnertiye countries beim: romances increasing.
Your pstitionerit consequently livid themselves; ready ember.
I rimed by those countries remaining • without any recognized ro-
literal eXiStetlee." Not n W Ott passes but they are assailed with
rumours of the most al:inning kind, involving Weir proceedings is
hesitation, and distraction; and grievously destituesive ar
that confidence so essential to'the success of all commercial under-
takings.
four Honourable ilmote must be well aware that MO CONIIIDen
cial intercourse csl be permanently carried on with security and
advantage to those concerned, if it is iaidered liable tb lector.
tion by constant alarms of polhical changes, necessarily pro.
during sudden and excessive altamions in the Taloa of the pro.
pert v embarked. . .
That your Petitioners are enables! to state, and to prove use.
quivocally to your /fononrahle Howie, that in the several States of
Colnmbis, Buenos Ayres, and Chili, there does not remake the
smallest vestige of Soanlsh dominion in any shape, each 81ite es.
loving its men separate and independent Government, free on all
interference of a hostile force.
That the Revolution which has jirotineed this alteration in the
political condition of these countries, has now been in progress
fifteen sears. In Buenos Ayres there has not been a Spanish
soldier in hcntili v for eight years; in Chill there has been none
for four years: and in Colombia the third Annual Constitudonal
Congress is now sitting. lit none le' these States does there exist
any party or pcnotiA in posse,,Ann of power or authority, except-
ing the colstitoted Executive Government.
Your Petitioners, thafore, hurnbly submit that these SOtas bier*
established r!.. jiblo, their separate political e;lstence, and are, ses
ceinding to the practice of nations to former instances, entitled so
be recognised as independent Govcrnmentnt but they would not
have presumed to have addiessed your Honourable Honor as si
question of this nature, if the continued delly in recognkhrg this
political existence did tint produic the most detrimental &we.
quenees to tin: commercial transietinott in which they ate coa-
-1 cernwl.
Your Petitioners. therefore, most huMbiy pray that yew' Ho.
pourable House sill tale this question into ha 1111110114 consider-
ation, and adopt such measures sa to its iiadtms may. seem fit,
for prompting tho immediate recognition of the Independence of
such of the States of South America ale have, de Ado, ems.
blished the :sue.

And your PeOtionera, is in duty bound, will ever prof, is.

rrom the Lourlog We, Price Careesti.l

COTTON.—The enttrin market continues steady. ?he East
India sale, declucd fur the 24th instant, it is crooned will it
very limited gee. No alteration in the prices of Cotton are is
stated.

The public sale this Common consisted of 470 bales and baps of
Fatyptian Cotton, of a middling quality ; the whole was taken ha at
104(1 s
$U ti,l It.—The demand for good Stagers has continued steady all
the week ; the late priors were fully maintained, bat the public
sale advertised fix this forenoon, it eras anticipated would alter the
cucrency ; it attracted much attention, and, aa it wedded, with
the exception of one lot, all of low brown descriptioes, it was ex•
pected to produce a reduction In the prices.
The public sale to-day, 3:14 hhrls. 36 tierces 13 barrels old and
inferior St. Lucia gugars ; the whole sold heavily. Is. a ft. below
the prices of the tr.arket ; inferior, nearly dale, Ms. ild. a Gla.lld.,
dry brown E2s. a 51s. ; remainder 555. a 57a. Id. ; ore lot geed
61s. CA.

The demand forkhinping this week has been cawed to • few
niece!. of Refined few liamburgh, and gs the aleck ta se ewes&
irgly small, even the limited request we have sraten leas 'deemed
the low goods full' is. per cwt.: in (}roe ry desorption dove is
little vitiation t the market still born/. biolames are9is. U. • flis.
In Forrie !Su tan purchases are reported.
COFFER:—I Intblic sales brought forwent this week love
been very considerable; no alteration in the currency can beamed ;
good St. Domingo figs., ordinary OA. a his. fiti.
There were two public sales of Collie this forenoon ; there is ott
alteration in the currency ; a large parcel of St. Domingo fin a
lids. dd., middling Ilerbice 745. a ifs. ; middling Jamaica SU a
ilLig.M.,goodmiddling VS!. at!.

PIM F: TO.—Pimento has been in demand; good quality sel:s
R
RUM. BRANDY, and ROLLA NTl:3.—The limited. demand
for Ram continues directed to the parcels newly landed g the old
are unsaleable, except at very reduced priem—Brandy continua
heavy. and declining ; free on board to arrive 2s. 7d.—ln Geneva
there Is no alteration to cetice.

(711..+he report of scarcitya at Madras, and the failure of the
Rice aop, has created no sensation t the prices are onearied • the
market dulL The 1200 bags Bengal Rice advertised for today
were vriththasrn.
TA Lid )W.--The Tallow market has become heavy t the near.
est price fur yellow candle Tallow today is 31s. 3d.
TEA.—The Tea sale finished to-day s the quotations are regu.
lased by the prices obtained.

Mitirsur EcnNnuv.—Saving Banks are established in
the 44th, 5211, and A7th regiments.
We understand that several persons have arrived in
town, for the purpose of obtaining an engagement under
Carlile. to retail his works.
AN INCENDIARY PenT.—A man has been attested at
Richmond on suspicion of having attempted to destroy a
Mr. Lyon, who was employed in finishing a contract on
the 111111'S River Canal. It appeared that Mr. Lynn was
aroused from his slop in the morning of Saturday last, by
a negro, who delivered to him a small box, saying it was
from his friend Mr. E. and begging him to tale care of it
till he came. As soon as he had delivered the box, the
negro retired with great precipitation. Mr. Lynn plans.( it
under his bed : but a singular glimmering appearing in
the room, he pluceeded to examine the box, which he
found to contain six or eight /wands of gunpowder, in a
small keg, and two candles, which were bnrninx very low.
In a few minutes an explosion would have taLn place.
and Mr. Lyon might hare been blown to ateing. This
diabolical attempt is attributed to the person arre.:ted burn
disappointed in not obtaining the contract, which was given
to Mr. Lyon.—American Parer. _ _

IlvaDEß3.—Accounts from littlianapir.c of the
6th April. give some additional particulars resm,c;Mg the
murder of the Indians on Fall ('reek. An Irdian whir
was fired at, and supposed wounded, had returned unin-
hjured, and appeared satistied that the samtoscd perpetrators
ad been arrested, and the people who Imtl removed to the
Falls from the settlement where the nttirler wa- commit-
ted had returned to their dwellings, and trantivillity was,
en a great !treasure, restortd. The person who mule his
(-ware, and who is supposed to have been the ringleader of
the murderers, is named lint-per, and iv exprcted to have
'steered his course for tlitio or Kentucky. It was P,Vrer-
i coined that the number of Indians killed was nine, con-
idsting of two men, four draws. and three children ; that
the nnmlrr of whites ttv,artl in killing them tier; seven,
, five men and two boys, namely, Jonn T. Bridge, Andrew
' Sawyer and his Pen Stephen Sawyer, James Hudson, An-
deew Jones, and Thomas Harper; and that they are all
in eu.tisly cx Harper. A. party, however, had been
sent alter him. alephett lawyer and Andrew Jones had
asserted their own innocence and become state's evidence
against the otherw—Wew York Purr.
Yes:trait, morning, about 11 o cloak, as a poor woman
A2l crossing ihe Loadamaisail. St.timego's.lisida, she as, knocked
down l y iie of the illisalwat stages which pawed over her legs,
and greatly in;pired them. She wse Wass to Ale. a
turn on, opposite to whets edam widest tont place. Sh' had only
artist 1 from Matiehastie die PalyiPla all t, sever heft re having
bee, in hoodoo.

(From a C'orreapestient.).—A Lady went into a bonnet
to purchase a Leghorn bows. and was thuntiern,acit at the
exorbitant price iodtefor thus reoeseary articles of ale
anilervintal that 3fv. Wean has intimated an into of bi_
troducing a liritivh lima. equal whorl inanafeeroo .1 to the Iwi;hnra.
Now it is much to be wWled, while every tritileviryn or trades..
woman 'nicht to have a reasonohle peolt f ' tit -.icle -'
they drat, that at the tome time the pnhlic
by ravine a:i iinju.: and extravagant price for
iriportc,l front a foreign country. It is therefor.
bett. who vt several oesasiayis has proved hi—
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to die eornoitini!y. will mem", m occom.„
objeet for the ben. it of his eountlywornen,
te iasacy to rt it um the unjustifiable price of 0'

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for the article in which
were not imposed upon
Man article, bersuse it is
safer. hoped, Mr. Cgs-
himself a ph.lanthropist
nplishing this desirable
am., which must have a
I' the Leghorn bonueta.

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