The Sun.
London, England, 1823-02-26 00:00:00

SPAIN.

BEHOBIE, Fp. 14.—For some days past we
were really surprised at the inaction of the Spa-
niards, notwithstanding the preparations for war
making on the frontiers of France ; but we how-
ever perceive that they begin to act, for they are
not only busily employed in fortifying St. Sebas-
tian, where a division of 1,500 men has lately
arrived, but 500 men and four pieces of cannon
have been sent to Irun, and they have placed
on the banks of the Bidassoa several posts that
we had not observed before. This measure was
taken yesterday. A great number of Spanish
officers and French refugees have proceeded
along the banks of 'that river—singing patri-
otic songs, accompanied by military music,
and by repeated cries of—" Vive la Liberte !"
Vive la Constitution !"—and " Long live
the Liberals of every Country l"—We even
thought we perceived on the heights of St. Martial
the French tri-coloured Hag by the side of the Spa-
nish flag. The scene caused some little movement
among the French troops of the 9th and 23d regi-
ments of foot, which are here, and which ran
to arms immediately. Among the troops ex-
pected at Irun, is the French Legion, already
consisting of 250 men, having for their ensign the
tri-coloured flag, and a great number of French
officers of all ranks serving as privates.
BAYONNE, FEB. 15.—The Trappist who ar-
rived here yesterday, set out again immediately
for St. Jean de Luz, to take a command, as it is
affirmed, in the Army of the Faith. Emissaries
having been sent to the coast of Biscay to recon-
noitre the situation of the fortress of Santona,
have brought back ss'ord that it is secure against
a cow) de main, and even' that measures were car-
rying on to strengthen the Fortifications. The
number of troops expected here by the 18th
of March amounts to 7339 foot, and 1995
cavalry. The present force of the division of
General d'A utichamp, includinglooo conscripts,
is 10,000 infantry and 1200 cavalry. Be-
sides the above, it is said that two regiments
of dragoons, and one of infantry of the guard,
may be expected:; but this statement is not
official.—lt is impossible to give any positive
information respecting the motions of the, various
bands which traverse the country on this side of the
Ebro'; but it is certain that, there has not been

for some days past any remarkable action be-
tween the two parties. It is true that the heavy.
rains and the bad weather must impede the motion
of the ,Constitutional troops, which are always
victoriols where their ad versa ries venture to spew

themselves. It may be stated that the last orders
sent from St. Jean Pied the Port by Gen. O'Don-
nel, who has no little trouble in causing himself

to be obeyed, forbid all the Chiefs of the De-
fenders of the Faith to fight, and enjoin them to
redouble their efforts in recruiting their numbers,
in expectation of an approaching movement of
the French army ; but it seems that they do not
find it easy to recruit ; either because they are
not geen to make any progress, or because they
have hitherto been destitute of the necessary
means to support their troops.

AME It cA.

NEW ,YORK, nEc. 31.

LATE FROM VERA Cauz.---The fast sailing
schooner Fly, Captain BOYER, arrived last even-
ing, in e 0 days, from Vera Crux.. Captain B. has
favoured us with Mexican Papers to the 30th
ult. inclusive, and the following verbal intel-
ligence.

-The U. S. .corvette John 4damq,,' Captail
riENsttAw, sailed from Vera Cruz 28th Nov
_or Tampico, to take on board Mr. VOINSETT.7

She had nn board 400,000 dots. for New York,
and expected to take on board at Tampico
300,000 more, from whence she would proceed to
this port by way of Ilavannah. The schooner.
Catherine Jane, STORY, for Tampico and New
York, left Vera Cruz under convoy of the John
Adams.—The schooner Geo. Washington had
sailed from some port of the coast, to dispose of
her cargo. The ship Victory, of New-York, had
arrived, all well. Four Spanish ships were to sail
in a few days for Havannah, with 3,000,000
dollars on board, as was supposed.
Capt. B. states, that Capt. RENsuAw and the
other officers and crew of 06 John Adams were
all well ; and that her arrival and stay there had
been of much service to the American trade.

It was impossible to know what was going
on politically, as every thing was conducted with
much mystery and secrecy. At one ,day it
was said there was a. public declaration of war
against Spain, and that all.communication was to
be immediately stopped—but there was nothing
to warrant these reports. The communication
with the Castle was open, and Spanish ships con-
tinued to arrive.

RISE IN AaalcuLTurtAr. PitoDuct.—Mucli as
the depressed state of agriculture has been the theme of regret at
various meetings, convened for whatever Purpose, it seems to
have been the conviction of persons well informed in political
economy, that no measure* could be devised by Government
capable of afibrding the landed interest adequate relief; And the
declaration of Ministers in parliament, through Mr. CANNING
yesterday seinnight, is conclustve of the opinion entertained in
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tnhiosuset.wtiheoredfoerrei
vbe etialesior urrecveeon
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inttiine
productions of 'the soil, to find the markets rising in every
part of the kin dons. in our own neighbourhood but hers'
meat has considerably advanced .1. anti the north of Devon,
we are assured by a gentleman of respectability that mutton
in particular, which a few months ago was sold at two-pence
halfpenny per pound, will, now sell well at five-pence ; beef,
pork, poultry, and even corn, indicate a steady advance. This
is in. part attributed to the measures of war which eon-
tinue prevalent, and, though this cult" has no doubt some ope-
ration on the improved appearance isgrieulttiret is beginning to
-ASSUME, we are inclined to think it vwl not again descend to so
low a standard at before;- should the warlike state of gutope
again subside into the calm 9f Peaee'—(EXeler Gazette')

LAM INTEI LIGENCE.

COURT OF KING'S BENCH', FEL '25.
A considetable part of the morning was Occupied in trying an
indictment against two persons,.onedeScribed to be a gentleman
of fortune, and the other a man in an humble condition of life,
f'or a misdemeanour of 4 certain description, but as'the evidence
for the prosecution did not satisfy the Jury that there were any
grounds for the charge, we forbear mentioning the names of the
parties. Ref .re the defence was gone into, the July found the
defendants Not Guilty.
• CONSPIRACY.