The Sun.
London, England, 1824-06-26 00:00:00

AMERICAN PAPERS.

NEW YORK, MAY 29.

COPY OF A LETTER FROM CAPTAIN G. G. GARDNER TO
B. SMEPIIERD, DATED PUNA, FEB. 20, 1824.

" An insurrection. of the black troops, holding the castles
in Callao against the Patriot Government, took place on or
about the sth. We made our escape thence on the night of the
Bth inst., as also all vessels who dared take the risk of the fire
of the batteries. In going out we kept in the range of the
shipping ; however, several of the shot struck near us. The
night previous to our leaving, guard-boats were established to
prevent vessels from sailing. They had commenced plunder-
ing the vessels and maltreated the Captains. Those who were
found on board were taken ashore and confined in the castle.
After getting out of gunshot of the batteries, I askpd the Cap-
tain of the British sloop of war Fly if he would protect my ship
if anchored under his guns: he said he dared not, as there
were on shore many British subjects, and the Negro General
had threatened to massacre all foreigners and lay Callao in
ashes if he attempted to interfere. I then calculated that my
safety was in flight, astwogun-boats were fitting out and would
be in readiness the night we left. The day we sailed the Fly
was lying within gun-shot of the batteries, and was frequently
fired over when vessels were running out. She got under weigh,
bat previously thereto, the Captain informed them of his inten--
ties ; they however paid no attention, but commenced firing on
hi ship ; one shot struck within a few feet of, her. Captain
Martin sent an officer on shore to remonstrate with them ; the
redly was, if he bad fired one gun in return, they would have
masacred every Englishman in Callao, and laid the place in
ashes."

MAY 28.
]ZRACY.—Capt. Cook, of the schooner Morning Stir, from
Ifoaturas, states, that about the 15th of March, the British
schooner Spring-Bird, of that place, was Calitured by piratical
boss, with 12 men, about 45 miles to the northward of Hon-
duras. A boy belonging to the Spring-Bird jumpncloverboartl,
bu; did not learn the fate of the crew. The pirate manned and
fitted out the Spring-Bird, and about the 25th of March cap-
tured another British schooner, and murdered 41:on board but
two. The King of the Mosquitii Shore was drowned about the
Ist of April, and when Capt. Cook left Honduras,' they were
about to crown a new King. Capt. Cook also . states, that the
pirates were quite numerous in the vicinity of Honduras, and
the Island Cossumel, which is their rendezvous.

ADJOURNMENT. OF CONGRESS.
( From the National Advocate, 25.)
On Thursday Congress adjourns, ina a review of the mea-
sures adopted during the present session, together with the en-
tire range of business, and the political events of the last six
months, afford subjects of deep reflection. We should say in
general terms, that the present Congress, if it has exhibited
less devotion to the principles which sustain the democratic
party, or, in other words, have evinced an apathy—a sluggish
and dangerous indifference to the great land-marks of party—
by not attending the democratic caucuss to the extent of their
numbers, there has still been exhibited a degree of talent and
intelligence not surpassed at any preceding session.
`We shallalways rejoice at the discussion of the Greek ques-
tion, for though it terminated as it should have done, it elicited
so much eloquence, such classic recollections, such brilliancy of
imagination, such profound views of Government, that every
citizen of the republic had reason to be proud of that illustrious
and unrivalled body ; and it should stimulate our young and
ardent citizens to the cultivation of their mind,and the enlarge-
ment of their faculties, that they may be enabled to sustain the
high character of our country at future sessions. To the Greek
question succeeded the discussion on the tariff bill. That.bill
has now become a law, and although we could not support the
principles upon which it was originally framed—namely, the
destruction of one interest to sustain another,--yet the bill has
been judiciously amended, and if it will benefit the manu-
facturer, and make him contented, it will not displease the I
merchant.

The discussion on the tariff bill changed the character of the
debate. On the Greek question it.was all eloquence, animation,
and zeal. On the tariff bill we had sound, cmlargea, and prac.
tical illustrations and views of national policy ; and, although
it may be invidious to institute comparisons among men of me-
rit, the speeches of those two great rivals on the .tarifFquestion,
Webster and Clay, will be always read with intense interest and
pleasure, and if the policy of either is- erroneous, we must ad-
mit-the force and reasoning, the argumentative powers and
great capacity of both.
The political reflections which arise from a view of the whole
Session are melancholy in the extreme., The very nature of our
Government, its safety, permanency, character and good faith,
rest upon Congress being considered the popular, the influential,
and the most powerful branch of the Government ; it is so in-
tended ; it is so desired ; and yet it will not be disputed that
the Executive branch is the most powerful and influential ; the
most dange.fous, hecau,. ?..pprrxinnaterr eon
.so:re-
reignty. .What does this arise from ? Simply from permitting
Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives to
accept honours and offices from the Executive, during the pe-
riod for which they were elected. Here is the foundation of the
most serious evils; here is the key to all our divisions and dis-
sensions; here is the fruitful cause of our calamities, and will,
if not checked in time, produce the downfal of the Republic.--
The Legislative and Executive branch of Government should
not be separate in name, but in Act. A substantial and posi-
tive independence should subsist between them ; no conditions,
no bargainings, no understandings, no corruption of the pure
sources of legislation. Yet how can this independence exist
while Senators and Members of the House of Representatives
ask in their seats and accept offices from the Pre'sident ?
. During the administration of Mr. Monroe, the appointment
of members of Congress to office has been a cardinal feature in
his policy, although against the spirit of the constitution. If a
Foreign Minister is to be appointed, a head of a department, or
even an auditor, a-selection is immediately made from CongresS.
What will be the consequences arising_ from this policy f Why,-
members always looking for office, will make their seats in
Congress,a,stepping-stone to power, and instead of a fearless,
independent, and patriotic examination of the acts of the Exe-
cutive, a timid, cautious spirit • of inquiry will -be substituted :
so that eventually, instead of being a government of the people,
we shall be a government of the President.
If any amendment to the constitution is demanded by impe-
rious necessity, that one should be enforced which would pro-
hibit members of Congress from accepting any office from the
President during the period for which they are elected.
PRESIDENTIAL. SPEC Er LATIONS.—WC hear occasionally
of a few votes in favour of General Jackson, and dispositions in-
behalf of Mr. Clay. We must not allow ourselves to be de-
ceived on this point. The question rest between Crawfbrd
and Adams —they are the only two candidates having a prospect
of success, and one or the other must undoubtedly succeed ;
every thing is shaping its course towards that result, and we
must not allow the people to have their attention diverted tiom
the two strongest candidates, by any intermediate interests.
General, Jackson will endeavour to throw his weight into the
scale of Mr. Adams, and it is admitted that most of the friends
of Mr. Clay will vote for lir. Crawford,. Without -the aid of
any of the present caraidates, Mr. Crawford at present Stan&
hig-heit, and the weight of either thrown into his scale will elect
him. We now are of-opinion; that the question will be settled
by the Electoral Colleges. Parties therefore will take their old
ground : Crawford, and regular nomination ; Adams, andithe
federal party.

HORRIBLE AIOIIDERS By r IRA TES,—r, or.. some
time past the inliabitanta of Cuba have evinced a very hostile
diaposition towards the English traders on that coast. The
following-particulars of u most barbarous murder committed-
.mpon the Captain and crew of a Britiish vessel are given by
Captain Henderson, of his Majesty's schooner Union,. which
vessel, in company with the Lion, was cruising for the protec-
tion of trade in that.quarter. The Endeavour sailed from Mon-
tego-Bay, Jamaica; to fish for Turtle among the ,Keys, and was
fallen in with by a fehicca-rigged vessel which sent a boat on
board. it appeared that a dog on board the Endeavour attempt-
ed .to bite the first of the pirates who came on the deck, and
that the fellow immediately killed the dog; Jas. Whittaker, the
Captain of the Endeavour, remonstrated with him for having
killed his dog; the other said " Will serve you the same," and
instantly stabbed him three times in the breast, and threw hint
overboard; Whittaker beginning to swim, he levelled his musket
and shot him in the shoulder ; finding that he still continued to
swim he got in the boat and pulled after him, hauled his head
upon the gunnel of the boat, and cut his throat, when he im-
. niediately sunk. He then returned on board the Endeavour,
and with the other pirates killed all the crew except David_
Smith, -who jumped overboard, and succeeded in getting on
shore. The persons who have been killed' are James Whit-
taker, Daniel Gillet, Samuel Hurlock, and a Curaloa negro,
named John; the former are three persons of colour, natives
of this place, all inoffensive and industrious men, James Whit-
taker in particular; he was a married man, and has left his
wife and four children, we fear, without means of support. The
statement of. Mr. Dolphy, together with the affidavit of Capt.
Fortune, will be forwarded to the Admiral by the earliest op-
portunity.—(Jamaica Paper,.)

MIRACULOUS r.s T.,cAPE.—
On Tuesday week,
girl about six years of age,.while, playing with a younger infant,
to Exmouth-ternee., Gillingham,: fell backwards into a well
sixty teet. deep. The screams :of the mother brought a man
frorn,an adjoining -brickfteld to her, assistance, when the; Child
exclaimed, " Don't be. frightened, mother, I'm in the bucket,-
and am not.hurt.” -Shelves immediately brought :up with but
slight injury.—( York" Chronicle.)