The Sun.
London, England, 1822-08-23 00:00:00

AMERICA.

SPANISH AGGRESSION.—The United States' schooner, Por-
poise' Captain Raneage, arrived at St. Thomas's on the 7th of
July from Charleston, via St. Barth°loineus. On her passage
she fell in with two Spanish privateers, which fired on her for
some time, shot away one of her shrouds, and passed several
halls through her sails.
ASYLUM FOR AFRICAN S.—(From a BC7lll2laa Paper.)—
On the night of the 22d ultimo, 46 slaves and an African ap-
prentice, made their escape from Turk's Island in two small
vessels. From the Caicos, 101 slaves, men, women, and chil-
dren, from two plantations, had also gone off in small vessels
then lying in the harbour. These men will no doubt increase
the pirates in those seas.
(From the Doyieston Cortespondenti
NEW PRINTING PRESS,--Daniel 11, an ingenious
mechanic, residing in Bensalem Township, Bucks County, has
constructed a Press on a plan different from those in use; and
so confident is he that it will do good work, that he has sent on
a specification to Washington City, with a -view to obtain a
patent. A sheet printed on both sides, by his model Press, has
been sent to this office for examination. The impression is fair,
and appears to have been made by a machine having sufficient
power ; it may be examined by those having curiosity on this
subject. The following description is from the pen of Mr.
Neall :
" FalEfsin MixEri—l take the liberty of sending thee a
sheet of paper printed on the Vertical Press. Thee will per-
ceive on examining of it, some defects, which were owing to the
bed and platten being of wood, and not strong enough to
resist the power applied. I made the machine in a rough
manner, merely to test the principle (not with the expectation
of its doing good work); and on trial it fully answers my ex-
pectations.—My intention is now to make one to do its work
well, the bed and platten of which will be of cast iron ; the prin-
ciple admits of presses being made single or double ; the single
to print on one side at a time, the other to print on two at a
time; the single will. be for job work only—small, simple,
and cheap, and when not at work with, can be set aside
out of the way. The large one is more complex—composed
of two beds and two plattens, ranged in a line with each other,
and must have two forms on at the same time, that while one
form is making the first impression on a sheet, the other is
finishing the one that immediately preceded it ; the person
working this press puts the paper on, the press turns it, and
when jointed on both sides lays it snugly off: My object in
planning this press has been to gain time, the operations being
only to put the paper on, cause the bed and types to form a
quarter of a circle, give the lever a pull, and you have a sheet
printed on both sides."

[Extract a Letter from Char:estuil. received et Neu. Yori:.
" In addition to the eleven negroes who bad been condemn-
ed to death (eight of whom had already suffered the sentence
of the law) upwards of fifty more of the principal conspirators
in the diabolical plot against the lives and property of the citi-
zens, had been arrested, and were lodged in gaol, against
many of whom there was a sufficient proof of conviction. It
appears to have been of a couch more serious nature than was
at first anticipated, and would undoubtedly have terminated in
much bloodshed, if not the total ruin of property both in town
and country ; their plans were deep. and of long standing ;
and from the facility the negroes had of obtaining arms and
ammunition, but few whites could have escaped.
" It is to the very able, vigilant, and indefatigable exertions
of the Intendant of Charleston, Major James Hamilton, jun.
that the citizens owe their Fives and preservation of property ;
for if ever man deserved the thanks of a community, it is Ma-
jor Hamilton; possessing activity, intelligence, much presence

of mind, great firmness, and, in fact, every requisite for a 7
public officer, particularly in such times of general conster-
nation and alarm. He has undoubtedly undergone more
hardships and privations than any other individual in the
city. Commanding one of the most numerous and best
company of Riflemen in the Union, he has already been on
duty many whole nights, in addition to his daily unremitted
exertions fed' the public good. ,Majoi_Namilton was the
first to constitute a Court of Magistrates and Freeholders, com-
posed of Gentlemen of the highest respectability in the state,
and enjoying the full confidence of their fellow-citizens. Their
labours have been very arduous and fatiguing, being frequently
detained in their examinations till midnight. They are entitled
to the thanks and respect of every person who wishes the pros-
perity of his country ; and although it may be superfluous to
designate any individual of this Honourable Court, yet I be-
lieve you will be happy to learn, that amongst the number is
the distinguished Col. W. Drayton, whose talents as an emi-
nent lawyer, statesman, gallant soldier, and unimpeachable
conduct and general character, are such as to entitle him to every
mark of respect and regard, not only in South Carolina, but
over the whole Union ; and through his and Major Hamilton's
able management and exertions, the public mind has been
much tranquilized."
The American Society for colonizing the free people of colour
have purchased an extensive and valuable tract of country at
Mesurado Bay, on the coast of Africa, situated between 5 and
.6 degrees of north latitude, consisting of an island in the mouth
of the river, which extends a considerable distance, and oc-
cupies the whole Cape. TheMesurado empties into the Atlantic, '
and is stated to be about three hundred miles long; its head
waters being near those of the Niger and the Gambia, and take
their rise on the north-east side of a chain of mountains, called
the Long Mountains. This situation is represented as being high
I and healthy, and it is supposed will be an important station to
us—that it will afford relief and refreshment to our vessels of
war cruising on the African coast, and to our merchantmen en-
gaged in the East India trade.
It appears by the treaty between Captain Stockton, of the
United States' navy, and the kings and headmen of Cape Me-
surado, viz. King Peter, King George, King Zoda, King Long
Peter, King Governor, and King Jimmy—that the above-men-
tioned royal and great men have agreed to accept the following
valuable consideration ( paid in hand) for the territory pur-
chased :
Six muskets, one box beads, two hogsheads tobacco, one cask
gunpowder, six bars iron pots, one dozen knives and forks, one
dozen spoons, six pieces blue bafta, four hats, three coats, three
pair shoes, one box pipes, one keg nails, twenty looking glasses,
three ieces handkerchiefs, three pieces calico, three canes four
umbrellas, one box soap, one barrel rum—and to be paid, the
following : three casks tobacco, one box pipes, three barrels rum,
twelve pieces cloth, six bars iron, one box beads, fifty knives,
twenty looking glasses, tan iron pots different sizes, twelve guns,
three barrels gunpowder, one dozen plates, one dozen knives and
forks, twenty hats, five casks beef, five bbls. pork, ten bbls.
biscuit, twelve glass tumblers, and fifty shoes.—( Philadelphia
Evening Post.)
NORTIIERNCANAL.—We extremely regret to learn, that the
late rains have done very great damage to the northern canal, by
breaking its banks, carrying away bridges, &c. and that the
great dam constructed in the Hudson river, at Fort Edward,
as a feeder, has also been again materially injured. Upwards of
70 persons were on it at the time it gave way, aiding and assist-
ing in putting it in a situation to resist the fresh. Fortunately
and providentially, the part which gave way moved only about
six feet ; had it been carried off, not one of the a 0 would pro-
bably have escaped with his life. Many of the rafts which had
remained in, the canal since the spring wire broken up, and
carried many rods on the land, and otherwise damaged. The
quantity of lumber in the canal, between Whitehall and Fort
Ann, was estimated to be worth from 15 to 20,000 dollars, and
upwards of 100 persons having the charge of it have been en-
camped on the banks of the canal for nearly two months, waiting
for a rise of water to enable them to raft it to market. All
hopes of being enabled to do it the present season, we fear,
must now be abandoned.—(Albany Gazette.)
The grand Western Canal is making rapid progress. The
arch thrown over the Mohawk is 70 feet at the base, and already
presents a stupendous appearance. . Large quantities of weetern
goods continue to crowd the canal.