The Sun.
London, England, 1830-07-21 00:00:00

DECREE:.

" The Constituent Congress of the Republic of
Colombia—considering,
" That the provinces of ancient Venezuela, which
have withdrawn their allegiance to the 'govern-
ment of Colombia, under the pretext that the sub-
stitution of a monarchical Government was contem-
plated, instead of u republican, ought to be convinced
of their error by the bases which have been pub-
lished, and still more by the Constitution which has
just been agreed on ;
" That it does not seem probable that those pro-
vinces, after being thus undeceived, will adhere to
their determination, and destroy entirely a precious
Union, (the guarantee of the security and greatness
of the Republic,) disregarding its peculiar advan-
tages, and renouncing all the hopes of prosperity and
power which it promised;
" 1. That even should they carry their obstinacy
to the extreme of wishing to form and sustain an en-
tirely independent Government, it would not be ex-
pedient nor proper to attempt to re-establish by
force the Union which is urged by so many and
weighty considerations ;

"That it is necessary, in fine, that the Executive
should have a rule to guide its conduct, not only in
the present crisis, but in future emergencies, decrees—.
" 1. The Constitution agreed upon by Congress
shall be offered by the Government to the provinces
of ancient Venezuela which have withdrawn their
allegiance, as a bond of union and concord; and all
pacific means in its power shall be used to reduce
them to accept it.
" 2. If the said provinces refuse to accept the
Constitution, unless essential or circumstantial ahem.
tions be made in it, or if they specify other condi-
tions, the Government shall immediately convoke a
Colombian Convention, which shall assemble in the
town ef Santa Rosa, department of Boyaca, in order
to take into consideration the variations or condk
tions proposed, or which may be proposed, and
such decision shall be made as is deemed promotive
of the general good and the interests of the nation.
" 3. Even though all, or the. greater part, of the
provinces of ancient Venezuela, breaking entirely the
solemn compact which unites them with the rest of
Colombia, shall refuse to accept the Constitution,
and reject all the means of preserving the national
unity, the Government shall not make war upon
them to compel them to respect that compact.
" 4. In case the provinces of ancient Venezuela
do not assent to the overture specified in Article 2,
the Government shall immediately convoke a Con-
vention of Deputies from. the rest of Colombia,
which shall assemble in one ef the cities in the
valley of Cauca, as shall be judged most expedient,
in view of circumstances and the state of the
country, prescribe what may be necessary for the
conduct of the executive, revise the Constitution,
and make in it the alterations which may seem in-
dispensable, in order to its perfect adaptation to the
national interests.

" J. The Government shall take care that the
Constitution agreed on by Congress shall be pub-
lished with great solemnity, be sworn to, and put in
execution in all the other provinces of the Republic,
where it ought to be obeyed and practised upon,
until it is varied or altered, agreeably to the provi.
alone of the former articles.
" Given in Bogota, May b, 1830.
" The President of Congress,
VINCENTE BORRE110."

LONDON,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 21, MO.

The Ki Nu held his first Levee, sincehisacces.
sion to the throne, this day at two o'clock. The
carriages were more numerous than on any former
occasion we recollect to have witnessed, and
the presentations are also expected to be equally
numerous.

His Majesty the King of WURTEMBUROII
arrived at St. James's Palace about one o'clock,
and was immediately introduced to their MA-
JESTIES. lliS MAJESTY, who is expected to
appear at the review to-morrow, will remain some
time in England.

His MAJESTY, we understand, intends to
visit Portsmouth the first week in August.

The Naval Commissioners of the Navy Board
and Dock Yards, who have passed their Flags,
lately memorialised his MAJESTY to be placed
on the superannuated list of Rear-Admirals, in-
stead of the superannuated list of Captains. As
this arrangement would put the public to no ex-
pence whatever, it is reasonably conjectured that
his MAJESTY will be graciously pleased to grant
the boon, particularly as by a late Order in
Council it is stated that all Captains in future set
aside at any promotion of Flag Officers, may be
appointed retired Rear-Admirals, provided they
have maintained an unblemished character.

The East Rstfortl Disfranchisement Bill yes-
terday went through a Committee. The Re-
port was brought up, and the Bill itself is to be
Tead a third time this evening.

The Amendments of the Lords to the For-
gery Bill were agreed to last night in the House
of Commons by a majority of 74 to 10.

A great meeting took place at Castlebelling-
ham on Thursday last, the object of which was
to effect some arrangements which would be
likely to put an end to the disunion which existed
in the popular party, and thereby secure the in.
dependence of the county Louth. At this
meeting Mr. SHELL, who announced his inten-
tion to persevere as a candidate for the county,
entered into a partial declaration of his political
faith. lie stated that he was a practical, not
a visionary, refonner, that he was the advo-
cate of Triennial Parliaments in preference to
Universal Suffrage, and that he thought the
voting by ballot had many advantages. Mr.
SHEIL was of course vehemently applauded
throughout his speech, and by all accounts
stands a very fair chance of succeeding in his
election. Mr. O'CONNELL seems to be a little
sore with him, why or wherefore no one, it ap-
pears, knows.

The extracts from the German Papers re.
ceived this morning will be found in a preceding
column.

The Session of Parliament is rapidly drawing
to a close: as soon as the remaining Bills before
the Lorde can be passed through their several
stages a prorogation will take place, and Parlia-
ment will be dissolved.

Among the Bills that await the Royal assent
is the Beer Bill,—the most important enactment
not only of the Session, but the Parliament, if
we except the great measure for Catholic relief,
which will long remain an honourable monument
of the firmness and good sense of those under
' whose auspices it was carried. The Beer Bill,
if different in operation, and less simple in its
enactments, bears strong Marks of the same clear
and straight-forward conception of the true prin-
ciples of legislation, and of the public interests,
as its great precursor, and promises more imme-
diate beneficial results. It is not a half measure,
—it will afford great and immediate relief to
taxation, both to the growers of corn and con-
sumers of beer, embracing the whole population
of the Empire ; the entire machinery and ex-
pence of collecting the duty on beer will be
done away with ;—the honest dealer will be left
free to carry on a trade in beer, subject only to
the wholesome surveillance which the public
interest requires, while the humble classes of
the community will be relieved from the various
temptations to which they were subjected when
compelled to herd in licensed houses under the