The Sun.
London, England, 1821-07-27 00:00:00

LIBELS.

Ma. EDITOR-1- observe a new system intro-
duced into Llitnisn JURISPRUDENCE, which:, if
further permitted, must inevitably prove destruc-
tive-to all law and justice !—I allude to the Pro-
ceedings in two recent cases; one before a very
High Tribunal, and the other, as it miy be
caned, a case of yesterday. The new tactis
have two points:—the first is to CALLUOILATE
THE PROSECUTOR-tile second, to DESTROY; THE

CHARACTER AND CREDIT OF THE WITNESS'ES,:nOt
by their evidence, but by the questions put to them !
this,,system shall be persevered in, it will be
unnecessary for me to resume my correspondence
'with HONEST \Tonx BULL on the origin and pro-
gress of his RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES ; f0r,,111 a
short time, there will be neither rights nor liber-
ties left to him, nor to your's,

IGNOTO'S

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

The following is an extract of a.Letter received
by the Whaler Minerva, of New Bedford,"-to..a.
Gentleman in Baltimore, dated Coquimbo„ -.Fe-
bruary 13, 1821 : •
" It is said that Mr.IIILL,* 'of Valparaiso, will
soon return to the United States, carrying with
him the same purity of morals and unblameable-
ness of character which he maintained while
you was in Chili. Judge PREVOST is -at present
in Santiago, and is extremely respected all over
the country, continuing also in the utmost har,-
mony with the Government. The Constellation
frigate has -lately arrived at Valparaiso, arid
the Macedonian is soon • expected from the
coast of Peru. There is at present upon 'the
coast a French 74 and frigate, the object of
which is unknown. After being three or.four
days in Valparaiso, they sailed for Callao,
which is now blockaded by Lord Cocn,a.lNes
squadron, lately increased by the' taking of the
Royal frigate Esmeralda. She was cut out 'at
night from under the guns of the fortifications
by volunteers from the' squadron, in thirteeh
boats, commanded -by Coen RANE
who was the first on board, and killed the
centinel at the gangway. The number of kil-
led and wounded •on the part of the..enetrly
was very great ;.that of 'the Patriots inconsider-
able, though the Admiral was among the wound—
ed. He is, however, now recovered, and is upoal
cruize with the O'Higgins and Esmeralda, after
the Venganza and Pamelia, which, if he falls iii
with them, from his daring but prudent intrep,
dity, and from the, enthusiasm of those who serve
under him, which has been increased by .the,
late success, he will most certainly take.- It:is
said they;are gone to bring troops from-AniCa,
which, if it be the case, will render the -paw
ture more ithportant. The Patriot arms in- Peru
have_been extremely successful—the van-guard
of the enemy, under the command of General.
O'Rpp.r.y, having been 'lately defeated bi'a
DiVision of the Patriot, Army under A RENALiS%;
1200 inen, with O'REILLY himself, have been
taken prisoners; the number of killed has Thjt:
been heard of, SAN MA TIN has Lima reduced
to .a close siege, cut off' from. all communicatioit
with the Provinces, and expected to have al.-
ready surrendered from the scarcity of provi-
sions. The Revolution has spread with the ra-
pidity of -a contagion throughout the whole of
Pert!, and may be said to be universal with the
exception :of Lima and Arequipa, where the
garrisons form an insecure restraint upon the
diSPoSitions of the inhabitants. We are daily
expecting news of great events, which can al,
most impossibly be less favourable than our an-
ticipations." •

* l Ir. Hill was the lat. United States' Vice-Consul at Val-

paraiso.

Extract of a lettei dated Monte Video, March
24, 1821.—" We have here witnessed an occur-.•
rence .of some moment, that may produce interest-
ing consequences. On the 20th inst., at day.
break, nearly all the garrison under arms had.
occupied the principal posts; with Col. Claudino
Pimentel at their head, and their avowed object
was to swear to the constitution proclaimed in
Portugal. Some. of the principal- officers had.
different political opinions, but the meeting had
been arranged with so much secrecy; that they.
had not the least notice, and were taken con-f-_
pletely by .surprise ; but being called to the
Market-place, they, were obliged to yield, either
through fear, or--a-change of opinion. General
Lecor was also summoned to attend and to pre
side ; but it is said that it was necessary to setia
him three messages before he resolved to
come : at last he made his appearance at the ;
balcony of the Town-house.—ln the procla-
mation circulated amongst the troops, an offer is
.made to comply with the promise given to therit
by the King, to let them return to their homes in
Portugal. will therefore be necessary to let
the army return to Europe : and as it will be next,-
to impossible to. raise another army for the purpose •
in the. Brazils, the consequence will probably be:
the evaeuation•Of this fortress and territory. For
the present,,a military junta has been formed ; it
is cornpocli-vf • five individuals, under the. pre-
sidency of General Lecor. Claudino .Pimentel
is Vice-President, and the rest of the-members
are Major Nepomuceno, and Captains Plana and
Jeremias."